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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
GOVERNOR SMITH
 FILES DEMURRER

Rutland, Vt. Dec. 12.--(UP)- = Municipal Judge Milford K. Smith today was to hear arguments on a demurrer filed by counsel for Gov ernor Charles Manley Smith, 68. charged with inisprision of felony i'll connection with an alleged $251.- 900 defalcation from the Marble Sav- ings Bank, or which he is president.
 Specifically the Vermont governor was charged with concealing a 5000 theft allegedly committed May 9, 1882 by John J. Cocklin, former bank bookkeeper now serving to 10 years in state prison on 70 counts of larceny totaling $l20,00O.
 The demurrer contends:
 l. That the misprision charge is outlawed by the statute of limita- tons.
 2. That the misprision charge is obsolete and ..ot applicable.
 3. That the states warrant does not allege an evil motive.
 States Attorne. Asa s. Bloorner was to argue for the state and At- torney Fred c. Gleason of Mont- peiier, for Governor Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Driuer Bartley Hall
 or Stepney Not Held
SevenYearOld Robert James of 33O East Main Street Was Killed on October 4-Deputy Coroner
 Smythe Frees Accused Driver

Bartley Hall, of stepney, driver of the car which fatally injured sev- en-year old Robert James near 337 East Main street Oct. 4, is freed of criminal responsibility for the death of the boy in a finding handed down today, Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth. Tn his finding, Mir. Smith states that the child might not have been killed had Hall been able to stop his car sooner than he did after hitting him. After the boy had been hit, says the deputy coroner, Halls car travelled 65 feet before stopping, with the boy being dragged along the road and the left rear wheel passing over his body. But this, he says, is not conclusive evidence of criminal negligence.
 Witnesses examined included Hall, Patrolman Carl Hespelt, Thomas Bell of 330 East Main street; William Hennessy, of 28 Center street: Anthony Ketchell. of 104 Cherry street; Allen Stoddard of 330 East Main street; and Charles w. Tellar, of $40 North Main street.
 Finding of Coroner
 Deputy Coroner Smyth,s finding follows:
 On. Oct. 4, 1936, at about 6:30 o'clock in the evening the deceased, a seven year old boy, was on the crosswalk in front of the premises at No. 337 East Main street. At this
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
YOUTH E SHOT
 BY PATROLMAN

Boston, Dec. 12--(UP)---An 18- year-old South Boston youth was wounded critically by policeman's bullet early today after he allegedly broke into . hospital and attempted to attack Q lo-year-oid student nurse. Edward Burns was taken to City hospital after nurses at Carney hospital reportcdly Identified him as the assailant of Miss Nina Paul whose screams earlier had routed 6 man she said tried to drag her from her bed. Attracted by screams from tn. hospital. patrolmen John Gate ly and Arthur Reeves said they dis- covered Burns as he tried to break istL Q nearby market. -
 When BurnI fed. one of eight sliots fired by the two officers struck him in the abdomen. Believing him not injured seriously, datsly and Reeves led Burns to Carney hospital where Miss Paul and othci iltlraea ailegedly identiiieu him ee the inc lrudcr. Burns later wns taken Co City hospital where his name was placed on the danger Est following an einqFgeney operation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
RETAIL STORES
 BUSINESS GOOD
Had $33,4o5,OOO Worth of Trade Last Year; Re-
 port Filed Today

Retail stores in Waterbury, num- bering 1855. did a total business of $33. .495, ,000 last year, according to in- formation compiled in the local cen- sus of business by the federal gov- ernment. and released by the de- partment of commerce through it., cooperative ofiice at the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce. The stores had 4,233 full-time and part time employees and payroll of $4,232.- 900.
 The census statistics reveal some interesting information. AS would be expected, Waterburians last year spent more money on food than anything else, with retail stores in the food group having total sales of 48.825, 900. Tn this group are gro- cery stores and meat markets, fruit stores, milk dealers, bakeries, deli- catessens, caterers, vegetable mar kets and other food stores.
 Some Expenditures
 A total of $1e4,O was spent on dry goods and general merchandise. Dry goods stores had sales of $606,- 600. Department stores had sales of a, ,00O, while variety stores, B. and-10 cerlt-to-a-d dollar 5tores had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
PRINCE EDWARD
 LEAVES SHORES
In Bead of Night Former King Sets Sail to Some
 Foreign Land
By FREDERICK KUH

NCOpyrlknt lOco Dy OnIttu FIebDDs
 London, Dec. 12.-(UP)--Princ6 Edward of Windsor, his face turned from the country he ruled as Ed- ward VIII, sought happiness on for. eign soil today. In the dead of night, after long motor drive from Fort Belvedere, the man who gave Up throne for love steamed out from Portsmouth harbor on the south coast in a warship. His de- parture was wrapped in secrecy and mystery. It was not even known on what ship he embarked.
 His Sad Farewell
 People all over the world-per. haps more people than ever heard a speech before--listened last night to the sad farewell message which Edward delivered to his empire that he could not carry on with. out "the woman love-" They re. membered his sad reference to his brother-successor George VI. and the new kings "one matchless blessing, enjoyed by 50 many of you
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
Late NeDs Fzashes
FATAL BURNS

Woonsocket, R. l., Dec. 12-(UP)-The mother of five children died of burns last night after she at- t e m p te d to extinguish burning fat at the home of a neighbor. Mrs. Aleida Forest Crepeau, A, of this city was burned when fam ing grease spilled over her as she attempted to toss the pan from a window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
King George Took Oath Oi Accession Before High
 Dignitaries of Nation SORROWFUL FACE OF
 QUEEN MARY SEEN New Monarch Was Late for Ceremony = Takes Oath on PrOtestantism
BY HENRY TosTI RUSSELL

BY HENRY TOSTI RUSSELL Copyright, 1886, by United Press)
 London, December 12. - (UP) - Great Britain pro- claimed its new king, George VI, today, and mourned, as if he were dead, the old one, Edward VIII. King George took the oath of accession at St. James's Palace, before a special accession council of high dignitaries of church and state. Then the council pro- claimed him formally as king and the royal heralds and kings of arms were ordered to read his accession proclamation from balcony of the palace, from charing cross, from temple bar and on the steps of the Royal Exchange in the old city Of London.
 Prince Edward, as he is now, was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12

adminiStrat0r of the estate. who claimed the property of the estate, the Capitol theater, was damaged by water which was allowed to flow from the Brooklyn Bakery, July T, 1885. Damages to seats and equip- ment were claimed. The buildings involved are on adjoining sites.
 Heavy Rain Fall
 According to the defense. 2.1 inches of rain fell on that date in 6 very short time, and nothing they could have done would have irn- peded the water in its progress from one building to the other, if 1t did flow as alleged.
 Judge McNiff holds that consider ing the time the storm started and it reached its highest peak, and the time the water started to enter the theater, much, If not all the water must have come from the rear door of the bake shop. He finds the rear door was not open when the storm stHted but rather was opened by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
POPE ATTENDED
 MASS TODAY

Vatican City. Dec. 12 - (U.P) - Pope Plus arose from bed early this morning and attended mass at a small altar erected in his apart- merits.
 One of his secretaries ofiiciated.
 Intimates said he had spent an- other restfiil night.
 Among mar" messages of good cheer received by the Holy Father today was ono from the pupils of Gt. Peters Seminary of Milan in which boys from 10 to i4 years old receive preliminary education for tho priesthood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
WaHy Simpson Heard Words or Sweetheart
Was in Tears Long Before Her Prince Had Finished; Listened to Edward Tell of Greatest Sacrifice
 Man Ever Made for Love
BY HAROLD ETTLINGER United Press Staff Correspondent ]

United Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Cannes, France, Dec. 12-UP)- From a radio, Mrs. Wallis Warfleld Simpson heard the former king and ruler of the British Empire say, for the first time, that he could not go on without her.
 Members of the household of Mir and Mrs. Herman Rogers, Mrs Simpsons host, said her profound emotion was due to that sentence in Edwards farewell to his people which she heard over the Rogers radio last night. It conveyed infinite tenderness to her.
 A large basket of roses was seen going into the Rogers villa, causing reports that Edward had resumed the daily attention of flowers which he bestowed upon Mrs. Simpson after she sued Ernest Simpson for divorce and took up residence in Cumberland Terrace, London.
 Household Up Late
 The household stayed up until 2 a. m. and 1t was not until noon today that Mrs. Simpson left her room. A short while before, Rogers had spoken enthusiastically on the kings message.
 Tt was the greatest speech ever heard" he said.
 If the former Majesty, now plain Prince Edward. was expected to join her there today or within the next few days, 1t was not evident. The police guard had been strengthened, not for the protection of an arriv- ing parsonage, but to protect the Rogers orange trees from reporters
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
COSTELLO LOSES E N SATION
Former Firemen's Claim Is Not Allowed By Ruling
 of Com. J. M. Lynch

Claims for compensation, brought against the City of Waterbury by Patrick Costello, of 1718 East Main street, a former member of the Wa terbury Fire Department were to- day dismissed in finding issued by Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch. Consultations with Drs Lawlor, Farrell, Pyle, Kirschbaum and Fitzpatrick were held by Com missioner Lynch before announcing his finding. The doctors consulted had at various times treated the claimant.
 Injured In 1884
 Costello was injured in the Gar den Building fire on November 24. 1884, which nearly caused wide-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
BALD HEAD CLUB

Canaan. Conn. Dec. i2-tUP)--. Tho Bald Head club Of America founded 3b years ago at Falls vil- laeA will hold itg silver jubilee an- niycrsary in the spring. probably In May, it was announced today by Chairman John Rodomcyer, Green wIah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
WAS SUICIDE

Newt0wn, Conn, Dec. 12 -UP)-A suicide verdict was given by the medical examiner today in the death of Albert R. Laub- scher, Bridgeport. whose body was found in q parked automobile here yesterday. He had been dead for two days. A bottle containing poison was found at his side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
DE VALERA BILL
 IS INTERESTING
English Succession al Last Broken Was Com.
 ment of One Leader
BY GEORGE MACDONAGH limited Press taff COrrespOndent)

United Press taff Correspondent
 Dublin. December 12. --- (UP) - After eliminating the influence of the British king in its domestic affairs and virtually establishing itself a republic. the Irish Free State moved to day to recognize the accession of George VI. A bill in troduced in the dail by Premier Ramon Dc Valera presented a strange paradox. It may be the first bill in any monarchical com monwealth enacted without royal assent. Yesterdays legislation, talk Ing Ireland further away from the British Empire. abolished the office of Governor General, the kings per- sonal representative. Hcnceforth. the dail's speakers signature will give force to legislation.
 Dc Valera Bill Explained
 Dc Valera's bill calls only for recognition of the fact of a change in the British dynasty - the abdi- cation of Edward, the accession oi
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
DRIVER HELD

Meriden, Conn, Dec. 12 (UP)-Joseph J. Brynoc- sky, 16, Forestville, was held on q technical reckless driving charge today as re- suit of an automobile acci- dent in which Gustave M. Weidner, 70, was killed last night while crossing a highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
'ActOf God" Plea Not Recognized By Judge McNiH
Brooklyn Baking Company Was Ordered to Pay Sz35 With Costs of Trial to Estate of Alfonso Sirica;
 Flood Damaged Capitol Theater

The special "Act of God" defense of the Brooklyn Baking Company, who named defendant in $1 OOO civil action in the pleas court by the estate of Alfonso Srca unrecognzed by Judge Miles F. McNiff in handing down judgment of $235 for the plaintiff today The plaintiff will also be reimbursed for his costs of court proceedings under the terms of the judgment
 The litigation was brought by Andrew A. Srica
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
MEDICATION A HOUR

London, Dec. tUP) Edward VIII signed his message of abdica. ton to parliament at approximately i:30 D. rn. to:5O O. m., E6T) on Thursday, household officials Rt Fort Helvedere said today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-12
KILLED IN STORM

Bridgeport, Conn. Dec. l2--(uP) -@Charleg Harvey was Killed by an automobile operated by Edwin Ger rity. %. lest night. 0crrity told police rainstorm obscured his vi-
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Evening star., 1936-06-21
Rickshaw PullerS Protest.

Rickshaw pullers in several ports of
China are protesting that business is
so bad that they cannot afford the
Evening star., 1936-06-21
.B|ARR|Tz| IS QUAINT
WITH H0LDENDRESS
BasqueS Withstand Latest
in Fashion at Hotel Re-
sort for Elite.

BIARRITZ, June 20.-On the tour
lists itinerary from Italy to Cher
bourg, or from the channel port
cross-country, Biarritz is one Of the
show places of Basque, France. 1t is
situated on the Bay of Biscay with the
picturesque background of hills and
dales, gardens, orchards and Vine
yards and Is an ideal spot for rest and
recreation.
1t Is during the months of July,
August and September that this part
of France offers every facility of a
sea-bathing resort together with the
full bloom OF the flower and fruit sea-
son for which the countryside is ia
nous.
Possibly no part of France COM
bines such contrasts of the ultra-mod-
ern life and the extreme quaints as
Biarritz and its environs From
palatial hotels, provided with every
comfort, one steps into the France OF
Queen Elizabeth and Catherine de
Medicis' time.
Mingling with the gay influx OF
Summer visitors, one sees the brightly
embroidered dress Of the Basque
women, whose picturesque costume
and head-dress seem almost theatri-
cal in the modern eclipse of present.
day fashions. The men, undaunted In
the atmosphere of Frances famous
watering place. dress in the black
satin breeches and gloriously en-
broidered waist-coats that were the
fashion in the time of Charles TX.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
LEGEND REVIVED
BY GASPE WINDS
Cries of Maiden Left to Die
on Reef for Love
Are Heard.

GASPE, June 20-Gaspe, both the
peninsula and the town, have added
considerably to their historical interest
since their discovery by Jacques
Cartier in 1884, but there is one story
that always proves interesting to the
visitor from the United States
the story of the caStaway maiden who
was left to perish on lonely rock in
the open sea.
AS the land-winds whistle down
from the cliffs near the headland of
Caplan. the fishermen claim they still
hear the cries and means of Mar
euerite, a maiden of noble lineage,
who was castaway on a reef some
distance off shore in the year 1542-
because Of a mistake in love.
The young castaway was passen-
ger on ship carrying settlers from
France to the newly discovered Gaspe.
She was the niece Of the captain, a
man Of stern and rigorous principles,
and for the time her guardian.
The voyage in sail was a long one,
allowing plenty of time for the pas
sSngers to get intimately acquainted.
Marguerite feel in love with a
young Norman, Gailliard by name.
The captain was asked to perform
q marriage ceremony for them, but
instead he reviled thes young woman
' for seeking a mate among what he
termed "the common people He for
bade the marriage, and when Mar
guerite avowed she would marry the
young Norman as soon as the ship
reached the shore, the captain became
30 furious that he lost all sense OF
sympathy and righteousness.
Steering his ship straight for a
reef, the captain swung alongside and
there disembarked Marguerite and her
love. and then set of to sea.
After the ship had disappeared, the
young man, on what was little more
than a rock in the sea, gathered bits
of driftwood to make rude raft, and
on this he set off for the mainland,
promising to obtain help to rescue
Marguerite. He was soon swallowed
up by the sea, which made driftwood
again out of his frail raft.
Marguerite was left to die on the
lonely, rocky islet.
In the traditions Of the coast 1t is
p said that the young woman's shrieks
= several days later drew the attention
of some passing fishermen, who car
ried the young woman to the main
land, where she died as result Of her
experiences.
Fishermen still say that in rough
weather Marguerite's cries can be
heard along the coast and some claim
they have seen her spirit floating on
the crest of wave in the pale moon
light
Evening star., 1936-06-21

Direct connection for Martha's Vine
yard and Nantucket and Cape Cod
points. Departures Mondays, Wednes-
NIGHTS take Fall River Line. which
connects with motor coach FOR island
steamer.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
COWES, FAMOUS YACHT
CENTER, GETS READY

LONDON, June 20.-Preparations
are proceeding apace at Cowes for the
larger number Of visitors who are at
tracted every Summer to this famous
yachting center. Military bands have
been engaged to play in the newly
erected bandstand on the picturesque
Princes Green during the regatta week
in August.
An innovation on the esplanade will
be illuminations which will extend
from the watch house causeway to the
Royal Yacht Squadron.
During the season there will be nine
air services between London and
Evening star., 1936-06-21
STEAMSHIPS.

WEST INDIES & CARIBBEAN GUEST
CRUISES every week with the Great White
Elset II and Is davs. SI35 and uu.
New York City.
Evening star., 1936-06-21

HIGHEST CABLE RAILWAY
TO SERVE SKI RUNS
First Section to Open This Month.
Cars Eventually to Descend
5000 Feet.

ZURICH, June 20.-The first section
OF the longest and highest air cable
railway in the world is to be opened
this month. 1t goes from Breuil,
which the Italians have renamed
Cervinia. up to the ridge which forms
the Swiss Italian frontier toward the
Matterhorn, to the famous skiing runs
on the Maison Plain.
BY next Summer 1t will be carried
to the Theodule Pass, 1000 feet
high. from which the stiffest part OF
the climb to the summit of the Mat
terhorn begins. At the refuge at this
pass climbers setting out from Zer-
matt usually spend the night. 1t is
the highest point the new cable rail-
Evening star., 1936-06-21
Pale-Faced Pygmies Found.

HONG KONG, June 20.-A new
race of pale-faced pygmies. living in
the hinterland Of New Guinea, s
claimed to have been discovered by
an expedition headed by Lord Moyne
who has been cruising in the Malay
Archipelago. At first, the pygmies
were ferocious, but were not canni-
balls. The country was described as
wild, covered with a dense jungle
and topped by snow-covered peaks
which reach as high as $4,000 feet.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
ROYAL DEESIDE DRAWS
TOURISTS TO SCOTLAND
Valley Leads to Balmoral Castle
and Resorts-Section Rich in
Beauty and History.

GLASGOW, June 20.-The district
OF Royal Deeside," which leads to
the stately Royal Palace of Balmoral
in its setting amid the hills Of Scot
land. Is becoming one Of the main
tourist tricks this Summer.
Aberdeen will be the radiating point
for the Dee Valley, Aboyne, Ballatel
and Balmoral Castle. Outsite its inn
mediate environs, Aberdeen's position
as a gateway for travel in the Dee
Valley, confirms the boast that few
cities offer a river of more varied and
delightful scenery or touches a district
so full of sights associated with history
and glamour.
The district Of Upper Dee begins
with the Braes Of Aboyne, where
Aboyne Castle introduces the castle
lands of Scotland. The castle date!
back to Alexander III and overlookl
the historic fairy land" and the
ancient capital of Cromar. Near Il
Castle Coull, the once great stronghold
of the Durward family, known II
legend when Dur died. the church
bells Of all Scotland rang themselves.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
Speed Trains to Crimea.

MOSCOW, June 20.-New and fast
train service has been announced by
the Soviet Government, whereby pas
sengers to the Crimea will arrive seven
hours earlier than formerly. and those
to Tifls will arrive IL hours earlier
Passenger traffic te the Crimea will
be served by seven trains instead OF
three, including five fast trains daily
Evening star., 1936-06-21
TRAVEL.

TO EUROPE S60.00 Other similor low
rotes to oil ports Of the world. Excellent
accommodations on modern fost freight
es. soiIinss from Atomic. Gulf ond
West Coost ports Send Sl.00 for 81
poee, iliustroted booklet describing over
200 trips. Freishter Voyoees. 2o9 Modi-
son Ave, New York.
Evening star., 1936-06-21

rent they must pay for the rickshaws.
One remedy suggested is that two
adults should not be permitted to share
one rickshaw. The load, the men say.
often is too much for the puller, and
such a regulation might put the in
dustry on its feet financially again.
Evening star., 1936-06-21
NAPOLE TOMB
fnvalides Church Redecorated for
Fair Next Year.

PARIS, June 20-The work OF
repairing and regilding the great
dome of the Invalides church. beneath
which Napoleon's tomb lies, has
begun. 1t is intended that the repairs
shall be complete before the Paris
Exhibition opens next year. The
Invalides church is quite near the
exhibition site. The great sarcophagus
is cut from a single block of magnif-
icent marble, and presents a rich
red which harmonizes with the Or
nate surroundings.
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will reach 1000 feet below tn,

way will reach 1000 feet below the
summit.
Some six thousand persons climb
up from zermatt with guides every
year and 1t Is still a tremendous un-
dertaking. Ultimately the new cable
railway is to be taken from the pass
down to zermatt, descent Of nearly
5000 feet.
Evening star., 1936-06-21

Reads IA Books a Week.
A man who reads IA books a week
has been found in London.
Evening star., 1936-06-21

Cowes, making it possible for visitors
in any part of England or Scotland to
reach Cowes without complications of
boat or rail service.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-17
HAROLD VAN 0RMAN
ADMITS MARRIAGE
Hotel Man, Circus Star Wed
in November.
Times Special

Itn1GS SPECIAL
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. 17.-F.
Harold Van Orman, former Lieu
tenant Governor of Indiana and
prominent hotel proprietor, and Miss
Harriette Hodgini, 20. circus eques-
trienne, were married last fall, they
announced today, three months after
they told every one that the report
of their marriage was a circus press
agents stunt.
Both Mr.. Van Orman and Miss
Hodgini last November went to some
pains to tell newspaper men, seek
ing to verify the report of their
marriage, that, while they had met,
they we're not married-not even
engaged.
Mrs. Eleanor Hodgini, mother of
the circus star, reported Mr.. Van
Orman and Miss Hodgini we're mar
ried in Macon, Ga, Nov. 7.
Miss Hodgini, who was born at
Baraboo Wis, is a member of the
famous English circus family Of that
name which for 106 years has been
prominent under the big top" Both
the young woman's parents were
stars.
MIR. Van Orman, formerly married
to Susie Beeler Van Orman, Evans
vile, has been mentioned as a pos
sible candidate for tb9 Republican
nomination for Governor of Indiana.
He has three children, F. Harold Jr.,
Jerome Beeler and William Henry
Van Orman.