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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
BROADCAST FROM
 KING AWAITED

London, Dec. 11.-UP)-Aside from the proceedings in parliament, public interest centered today on Edwards broadcast tonight.
 Indications were that it would be made from Windsor castle, where the red carpet used when royalty arrives was laid at the entrance, and radio technicians were work ing.
 Authorities tried to conceal the location of the broadcast to prevent demonstrations.
 There was no indication of the length of the broadcasts. All Brit ish Broadcast company stations were reserved for Edward from 10 D. m. 6 p. m. EST) onward. It is the last item on today's program, It was understood no advance copies of the address would be available for the press.
 Restaurants and theaters report cd cancellation of hundreds of res- ervations for tonight. the holders preferring to hear their late kings speech.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Millions or People Today Have Accepted Ne,D King

lation approving the change, as a means of deleting from the Free State constitA Ation all mention of d king so far as domestic affairs were concerned. He did not plan to break completely with the crowd in for eign affairs, .t was said. Free State Irishmen were concerned and in- terested, but restrained. Newspapers sold in great rumber, but ex- pressions of opinion were mild. The Free State, comprising southern Ireland, has never been strong for any king.
 The South African government was expected to procl i'm the ab- dication of Edward and the accession of his brother today. Parliament meets in a regular session January and no special session was con- templated. to legalize formally the change before then.
 The cabinet of New Zealand sat up all night to hear the news oi the abdication from London, and then expressed it's sorrow. The par lament will meet soon to pass the necessary legislation. .., The Canadian parliament will meet Jan. i4 to pass the necessary legislation. The cabinet remained in session at Ottawa yesterday until the news came officiall yfrom Lon- do, that Edward had abdicated Prime Minister w. l.. Mackenzie King said Canada received the new' with "profounc regret" A proclama' tien in the Canata Gazette, efiicia government urgan. pledged the do mi 'lon's loyalty to the Duke Of Yorl and Canadian newspapers generally praised Edwa~A's declsiNW,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
State Troopers WiH Go After Thomasaitis
With Extradition Papers William Murphy, Richard c. Ball of Westbrook Barracks Are on Their
 Way to Birmingham, Alabama

Armed with warrants from Wa terbury and Meriden and with ex- tradition papers signed by Governor Wilbur L. Cross, Troopers William Murphy and Richard c. Hall of the Westbrook state police barracks left today for Birmingham, Alabama, to claim custody of John Thomasaitis, alias Thomas, 35, of Al South Leon- ard street, who was arrested in the southern city several days ago. Thomasaitis Is wanted by local po- lice for stealing a car here last August, while Meriden has charge of stealing car loaded with tobac- co lodged against him. The town of Wallingford will also charge him with stealing tobacco delivery car.
 Arrested on Sunday
 Thomasaitis was arrested Sunday, while driving car owned by Will liam Labutis, of 343 Bank street, which was stolen in this city last August. Thomasaitis had been sought by local police since that time. The state police have been seeking him since tobacco valued at $1 400 was stolen from cars of the E. D. Cozzelino Tobacco Company of New Haven, one car being rob- bed in Meriden October IS and the other in Wallingford October 21. Much of the tobacco was later trac- ed quantity of it having been To- cated in Haddam, where it was sold to Storekeepers.
 To Be Returned Here
 The local man once served sen- tence for passing counterfeit money, according to police records. He will be returned here to face trial, after he is given an extradition hearing in Alabama.
 The two state troopers secured warrants from Prosecutor John D. Thoms before leaving this morning. They will return in Labutis' car, which was new at the time but was stolen last August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

1 istration in the Pennsylvania state department of education. He was formerly teacher and principal in New York public schools and Penn syivania and Illinois private schools. For two years he also was assist ant dean in charge of University of Pittsburghs college of liberal arts. A native of Naugatuck. Conn.,. Engelhardt was graduated In 1908 from Yale where he served as as- sistant instructor for year.
 He has been . member of the uni- versity of Minnesota faculty cince ie2l, is author of number of works on school administration and or- Vanixation. and has conducted Q number os school surveys in Min- nesota, Wisconsin and Chicago.
 Prom 1881 to io33 he was . mem Der of the national finance survey advisory committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

London. Dec. 11.-(UP) Through the length and breadth of the Brit ish empire today, white men, black men, and brown men-miilions upon millions of every race united as British subjects" - accepted without a murmur dramatic, sud- den switch of SovereignS
 Down under" in Canberra. the new capital of Australia, the domin- ion parliament passed without record vote a resolution assenting to the abdication of King Edward and the succession of the Duke Of York, and bccan.- the irst empire ps rliament to do so. It acted even before the "motf CT of parliaments' which acts today While Australia acted, thoSn other fragments Of the empire with self governing status Canada, the Irish Free State. New Zealand, South Africa. Newfound- land-prepared tC assemble their parliaments to do likewise. There and in the crown colonies and the empire of In iia, the news of Ed wards abdication had been received sadly but as an inevitable and ire vocablc act and today joy in the ascension of his brother already was beginning to replace the sorrow
 Throughout the empire, there was no expression o. dissent from res sponsiblc quarters, but the Irish Free state, usually unsympathetic tcward England. was ready to take advantage of the crisis to further weaken It's ties tt the empire. Pre- mier Ramon Dc Valera called tho Free State parliament Co meet thu afternoon. It was reported in Dub l lin that he planned to use the legb'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Mrs. Wallis Simpson
 Reticent About Plans
No Arrangements Made to Meet Royal Sweetheart; Knows Nothing About Attempt to Annul
 Her Divorce From Simpson
BY HAROLD ETTLINGER Copyright, -936, by United Press)

Cannes, Dec. ll-CUP) - Mrs. Wallis Warfield Simpson has made no arrangements to meet Edward VIII, her designated spokesman told the press today. The spokes- man said that Mrs. Simpson had no knowledge of any move to an- null her divorce from her second husband, Ernest Simpson, as re- ported in q section of the London Press.
 The king possibly will leave Lon- don immediately after this evening s broadcast flor a place abroad" the spokesman continued, but it is still definite that he is not coming to the Riviera.
 Mrs. Simpsons plans, he said. are unchanged and she will remain here at Cannes.
 Questioned about the threatening letters to Mrs. Simpson which po- lice said were being received, the spokesman replied he had not seen them.
 Health Is Excellent
 Mrs. Simpsons health is excellent She might take drive in the aft ernoon. 1t was said, but had no def mite plans.
 Lord BroWnloW. lord-in- waiting to Edward, probably would leave Cannes tonight or tomorrow, the spokesman added but had no plans to see Edward.
 These items of news about the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
SMOKING CLINCH
 OF CRETA CARED

Hollywe od, Dec. 11.-(UP)-Pro- ScsSional lovc scenes are & dime a dozen in Hollywood but the smoking cljnch put on by Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor was the talk of the town todcy.
 They, playing in Camille" no sooner went into an embrace than w!sps of smoke curled up. Taylor backed off to find his trousers singed and Miss Garbo's 1848 period dress burning
 Astonishcd stage hands came to the rescue with bucket of water while a cursory examination re- vealed no injuries, Work was called off for the day.
 The explanation was that care lcssly thrown cigarette touched a yuffle on the voluminous dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
RESOLUTION TO
 HELP DR. DAVIS

New Haven. Conn, Dec. 11-(U. P0-A resolution adopted by a group of representatives of eastern colleges meeting here today deplor- cd the coming dismissal of Profess sor Jerome Davis of Yale Divinity Schol as 8 denial of academic freedom" Dr. Davis will be released next June, according to President James R. Angel, because of "bud- getory reasons" Supporters of the professor claimed his radical econ- omic views caused the dismissal
 w. Landles shannon, Durant, Okla, told the gathering of 300 that i've are serious about this matter of protest. There is such concern among number of students that they intend to leave this school which has meant so much to them if Professor Davis is not reinstated."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
FORECLOSURE ON
 BIG LAND TRACT
West Main Street Site With SalesrOOms of
 Three Auto Dealers

The large and valuable tract of land on West Main street, which embodies the sales rooms and re- pair service stations of three major automobile dealers was foreclosed in superior court today by the Water bury Savings bank. Judge John A. Cornell entered 8 judgment in favor of the bank in the suit which was brought against Elizabeth c. Krantz Amanda Carroll and others. The extent of the debt in the Judgment was set at $l66,067.37, the law day was named as the first Monday in June, 1037.
 Once Carroll Estate
 The property was owned by the late D. E. Carroll, who was a prominent wholesale feed and grain merchant in former years The action was brought against his daughter Elizabeth Carroll Krantz and his widow, Amanda Carroll now of Boston, who arc the main legatees under the will.
 What 10 Includes
 Land in the foreclosure includes
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
IRELAND STARTS
 ANEW OLD FIGHT
President De Valera Pre- sents Bill Making Irish
 Free State a Republic
BY GEORGE MacDoNAGH

Copyright, 1886, by United Press)
 Dublin. Dec. ll--(UP)-A bill making the Irish Free State vir- tually a republic in internal affairs, although still nominally member of the British Empire, was intro- duced in the Dali Eireann tparlia- ment today by President Ramon De Valera.
 The bills. introduced in connec- ton with King Edwards abdication, amend the old constitution but do not introduce the long awaited new constitution. De Valera. replying to question by William T. Cosgrave. opposition leader, said:
 We do not intend to sever our connection with the British com monwealth, since article one of the constitution remains untouched"
 De Valera explained that provi- sions limiting the kings functions within the Free State are intended to bring the law into accordance with the actual facts of the situa-
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PONZI TALKS

Rome, Dec. 11-(UP)- Charles Ponzi said today he had heard nothing about his wife's divorce decree nisi.
 "It was my intention to appeal and l will decide as soon as I get direct infor- nation" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
STATE SENATOR BRADLEY WARNS
Unless Party Lines Hold in General Assembly Sad
 Calamity Will Result

Pomfret, Conn.,, December II. - (UP) = State Senator J. Kenneth Bradley, Westport. prospective can- didate for republican state central committee chairman, today warned that unless party lines held in the 1887 general assembly, 1t will be every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost."
 "When the general assembly or ganizes in January, 1937," Bradley told a meeting of the ~Windham County Women Voters League. it will face the problem of house divided against itself. The senate will be in democratic control, while the house will be strongly republi- can. r.
 If each side can hold the lines of organization, there will be no negotiation and compromise. If party lines break in either house, 1t will be a case of every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost.
 Plenty of Fight
 "The 1937 session of the general
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GIFT OF $5O,OOO
 TO CONN. COLLEGE

New London, Conn, Dec. 1l-U. P)-Trustees of Connecticut Col lege disclosed today an anonymous gift of $50,000 has been received, the first under a dormitory annuity program to expand the university's building program.
 Some time ago trustees announce ed the plan under which it was offered to pay four per cent interest to persons desiring to make gifts to the college in the form of annuities. Donors, 1t was said. would have the satisfaction of seeing the funds put to Q useful purpose during their lifetime, and at the same time de- rive an income. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
DIES OF INJlJRIEs

New Canaan. Conn, Dec. Ill., tUP) Joseph Luciano. B. died at q Norwalk hospital an hour after an automobile operated by Dennis O. Sullivan. in which he was riding. skidded into tree late yesterday, O'Sulllvan. who suffered broken ribs and head injuries. was held on charges of operating a motor ve- hiclc so as to cause death, driving without e license and taking Q car without the owners permission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Eduard Ends His Brief Reign--Giues His Royal Assent To Notification
RETIRING KING
 SAYS FAREWELL
Edward Parts With His Staff at Belvedere; Plane
 Ready to GO Somewhere
By FREDERICK KUH
United Press Stan Correspondent

(OmteU TEeSS 0tau OOrTeSpOHuentI London, Dec. 1l-UP)-King Ed ward, spending his last hours as king emperor, bade farewell to his staff at Fort Belvedere today and ordered his personal airplane pilot to stand by for flight to the con- tinent.
 There was a rumor, unconfirmed, that he might leave for Zurich, Switzerland. and go into seclusion at some Alpine winter resort.
 The Duke of Kent, his baby brother and sole sympathizer in the royal family with his romance, was his first visitor as he prepared, in his study, a farewell message to the empire, to be broadcast at 10 p. m. 5 D. m. ESTD.
 The duke arrived at 11:45 a. III. Winston Churchill arrived at p. m. Churchill last week indicated willingness to form new govern ment to support Edward in his de- sire to marry a commoner. Church. III and the duke had luncheon with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

New Britain. Conn, Dec. H. (UP) Raymond Frost, Jr., 13, son of the former state department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, died today from an accidental shotgun wound suffered while hunting g, week ago. With companion, Norman Lyon, he was soaring rabbits from den when the gun, being handled by Lyons, discharged. Several blood trans fusions were given by the boys father and World war veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
DID RIGHT

Leominster, Mass, Dec. 11-UP) - Leominster's own King and Simpson agreed today that King Ed ward "did right" by abdi- eating to mary Mrs. Wallis Simpson. King and Simp- son, a combination meat and grocery store, is oper- ated by Roger k. King and James J. Simpson. Speak ing for both his partner and himself, King said: Certainly, we approve of the kings action. He did just right"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Late Neus Flashes
DIED AT lo3

Middletown, Conn.,, Dec. 11-CUP)-Funeral servic- es will be held Saturday for Mrs. Lucy A. Woodworth, 1O3, who died yesterday after a brief illness. She was the states oldest vot- CT, having cast an absentee ballot in the elections last month. She was born April 21, 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Passed In Quickest Time

At 1850 D. m. (8:50 a. m. ESI) royal commission sitting before the throne f. the lords announced that the royal assent had been given.
 A lords official rose and said:
 "Le Roi Le Veult.'
 "The king wishes it"-It was Ed wards royal assent to the death warrant of his reign, and George VI was king emperor
 Edward, a private citizen as he always wanted to be from the day he realized his position--born to be king-was expected to leave ha country in volntayy exile tonight or tomorrow.
 New King at Home
 His brother the new sovereign was at his leased home at 145 Pic cadilly when he became king, busy reading and responding to tele- grams of congratulation. The Queen Elizabeth, the Scots Earl's daugh-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
SCOTSWOMAN IS
 BRITISH QUEEN
Duchess of York, Wife of King George w., POpu=
 lar With People
By JOSEPH W. GREGG, JR.

United Press Staff Correspondent
 London, Dec. 11-(UP)-A 36 year old Scotswoman, daughter of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, becomes queen of England and em- press of India today or tomorrow She is the Duchess of York, brunei wife of the acceeding king, the for mer Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, married in 1923 and the mother of the two princess-heiresses to the throne. She will be Queen Eliza beth. An ancester, widow of the fifth lord, was burned as a witch in Edinburgh in 1537, and the fam fly seat, Glamis Castle, is said to be haunted.
 She Is a COmmOncr
 Though an earl's daughter, she is a commoner, the first in 253 years since Lady Anne Hyde, consort Of King James II.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
FIFTEEN DRIVEN QUIT

Providence, R. l., Dec. M.-CUP) Fifteen persons, two of whom were overcome by smoke, were driv- efl out by fire which swept three story wooden structure today, caus- ing $l5.000 damage. Overcome were Cora Brooks, 66, who was taken to 6 hospital, and Etta Gardiner, given first-aid treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
State Senate Has Conferred Honor On Wate rb ury
Three Important Posts Assigned Here -Lieut. Gov 7 Hayes President of Senate Sen. Lawlor, Presi-
 dent Pro Tempere; Charles B. Jackson, Clerk

Waterbury will be honored with three important posts in the 1887 state senate record before enjoyed the local democratic organization Governor Frank Hayes will be president of the senate. Senator Joseph H. Lawor will be president pro empore of the same body Finance Commissioner Charles B. Jackson will be the clerk The three posts were accorded this city last night when the tWentYsx democrats who will sit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. lt--UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year ending Dec. 9, compared with n year ago: 1'hls Year Expenses Last Yenf S3,O63, ,2OS,42S,Si S3.345,604,971.45
 Receipts $t,76O.073,9S4.7l $1.5si, ,s3O.253.5O
 Deficit $l,303.134,444.1O Si,76s.774,717s5
 Cash Balance $1,454, 4,1S5.257.lS $l,34S,975.S lf.s4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Clerk of Senate

garded. He was Senator Elect Joseph P. Cooney. The caucus voted to reelect Senator Raymond J. Dev- lin of New Haven to the leadership. There was only one contest, that one involving the assistant clerk ship. Town Chairman John Fitz- patrick of Fairfield was chosen for the post. He defeated Attorney John M. Bailey of Hartford, Spell 'acy's choice. l6 to 10.
 State Chairman's Demand
 State Chairman J. Francis Smith a, (COntInued on Page 2.J
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
His Brother, Duke of York, Becomes King as George VI.; Commons, and
 House of Lords Act Quickly
EDWARD LEAVES NATION AS
 EXILE TONIGHT OR SATURDAY
By HENRY TOSTI RUSSELL (Copyright, 1936, by United Press)

London Dec 11-1UP)--Edward VIII ended his brief reign today by giving his royal assent to the bill legalizing his abdication His brother, the Duke of York, Al next Monday, became the king emperor to rule, as George VI one-fourth the worlds terri tory and people.
 Tragic Crisis For Edward Ends
 The tragic crisis in the life of Edward VIII was over He was free to marry Mrs Wallis Warfeld Simpson, twice divorced Baltimore society woman when she obtained her final divorce decree. All that remained was for Edward VIII to make as private citizen his farewell to his people in a broadcast to the Empire at 10 o'clock tonight 6 p. nl, E.ST).
 Passed In Quickest Time
 The house of commons passed the bill through all it's stages in two recessed to await the lords action the lords at the other end of Westminster palace only six minutes to pass the bill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

the 1887 senate caucused in Hart ford. They turned down, entirely, all demands of Mayor Thomas ], Spellacy, even defeating his candi- late for assistant clerk.
 g. Mayor Speilacy Defeated
 Mayor Spellacy's choice for ma lority leader was entirely disre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
KILLED YESTERDAY

Middletown. Conn, Dec. H. tuPD Bronislaw Caoplicki. Port land. was killed yesterday by an automobile driven by Walter kulas. portlaaasl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
The Weather

Probably Rain Tonight;
 Saturday Fair, Colder Full weather Report Page :.
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DIES OF WOUND

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Evening star., 1936-02-18
Golden Wedding
COUPLE OBSERVES ANNI-
VERSARY AT HOME HERE.

Mr.. AND MRS. THOMAS SILCOTT
OF 1919 Pennsylvania avenue, who
observed their golden wedding an
niversary at their home Sunday.
Congratulations were received by
the couple from their many friends
both in the city and nearby Vir-
ginia, and one Of the many con-
gratulatory messages was sent by
the minister who married them,
Rev. Charles Baldwin, now 81, who
resides in Baltimore. Mr.. and Mrs.
Silcott were formerly natives of
the Old Dominion State and have
one child, Mrs. J. N. James Of
Dixon. Calif.-Harris- Ewing Photo.
Evening star., 1936-02-18
CURTIS INTEREST
IN BRUNO Barred
Mrs. Mclean Says Late
Kansan Arranged Meet
ing With Hoffman.

1t was through the late Charles
Curtis, former Vice President, that
Mrs. Evalyn Walsh Mclean was able
to present her views of the Bruno
Richard Hauptmann case to Gov.
Harold ]. Hoffman of New Jersey, she
said today.
Mrs. Mclean, not satisfied that
Hauptmann alone was involved in the
Lindbergh kidnapping and murder,
asked the former Vice President to
arrange the interview, but she did
not supply to Gov. Hoffman any new
evidence in the case.
Il merely expressed my views" Mrs.
Mclean said, "and told him some Of
the things had heard"
Mrs. Mclean said also that she in
tereSted Gov. Hoffman in obtaining
the services of Lieut.. Robert w. Hicks,
local criminologist, who had shown
interest in the case prior to her meet
ing with the New Jersey executive.
No Financial Interest.
But 7 did not employ any one to
do anything in connection with the
case" she said Mrs. Mclean asked
that it be made clear that she has
had no financial interest in retaining
men or otherwise in recent efforts to
clarity the crime.
II believe, just as Gov. Hoffman be-
lieves. that Hauptmann was not alone
in the case she said. Il don't be-
lieve many other people believe he
acted alone.
1T was through Charlie Curtis that
I first met and talked to Gov. Hoff-
man, and we agreed on most of the
questionable aspects of the case. But
l did not have any evidence to place
before him. He acted on evidence he
had, not evidence that I supplied
him"
Mrs. Mclean does not believe she
particularly Influenced Gov. Hoffman
in granting the reprieve that expired
this week, but believes the action was
the proper" and reasonable" thing
to do. She did, however, interest
Samuel S. Leibowitz, famous New
York criminal lawyer, in the case.
But her interest. she insisted, was not
through paying a lawyers fee.
Not Paying Leibowitz.
II regard Mr.. Leibowitz as the
most brilliant criminal lawyer in
America today and I felt that if any
one could get at the truth he could.
I did not retain him, however, but
I merely aroused his interest SO that
he went into the case.
Il can't believe that Hauptmann is
alone guilty and feel that the other
guilty parties should be sent to the
chair along with Hauptmann."