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Evening star., 1934-08-18
THREATS SILENCE
LAbATT FAMILY
Authorities Hope to Track
Kidnapers Through Nego-
tiatiOnS Director.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TORONTO, August 18.-Canadian
authorities hoped today to track down
the kidnapers of John s. Labatt
through the arrest of q man said to
have conducted the ransom negotia-
tions.
Edward Chard, 26, was held in jail
on a charge OF attempted theft and
iextortion. Authorities said he made
several telephone calls to Hugh La
bait, brother of the snatch victim, In
an effort to arrange for payment of
ransom.
Threats of further reprisals against
the family of the wealthy brewer
who was freed yesterday after nearly
three days in the hands Of abductors,
apparently sealed their lips on the
case.
Members of the family and asso-
ciates steadily refused to say whether
the demanded $l5o,000 ransom had
been paid.
Distillery Head Threatened.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Star said
H. c. Hatch, prominent distillery head,
has been threatened with kidnapping
within the last few days in a note
delivered by mail, although no de-
mand was made for any stated sum
Of money.
Hatch himself refused to discuss
the report and instructed his secre-
tary to say:
There is absolutely nothing in
the story; Mr.. Hatch does not care
to discuss II"
The 55-year-old Labatt is recover
ing in London, Ontario, from effects
of his ordeal, but DR.. w. F. Tillman
said "his eyes are sore and inflamed
from the adhesive tape used to blind
fold him. I think he will be all right
in few days"
Chard was accused Of demanding
$4,000 with menaces." Police said
the young Toronto man put through
the telephone calls to Hugh Labatt,
brother who negotiated for the kid
nap victims release, early Thursday
morning.
Detectives arrested him when he
left the home of his parents-via the
back door. Police said the calls were
made from a service station. Au-
thorities refused to state whether
Chard was suspected OF completely
in the actual kidnapping.
Members of the Labatt family and
their associates refused to make state
ments on the case, referring ques-
tioners to A. w. Roebuck, attorney
general Of Ontario. Roebuck said
he had no knowledge as to what
financial arrangements, If any, have
been made between the friends of the
captured man and the criminals"
Ransom Stories Conflict.
One person represented as being
In an authoritative position said no
part of the $150,00o was paid, but in
Hamilton, Ontario, a statement was
made that LESS than $50,000" was
handed across. Labatt was freed
shortly after midnight yesterday.
Attorney General Roebucks state
ment Il have not told all the police
know led to speculation that other
arrests were probable. Canada,
aroused over its first kidnapping for
ransom. is making every effort to
track down the criminals.
Roebuck added, however, there Is
no hot trail of the abductors."
Evening star., 1934-08-18
A. F. L. BACKS STRIKE.
Sloan Protests Against Laws Forced
by Strikes.

Sloan Protests Against Laws FOrceu
by Strikes.
NEW YORK, August 18 P).-The
American Federation of Labor threw
its support behind the United Textile
Workers of America today as the mill
employees prepared for strike affect
ing 825, 900 workers in all branches
of the textile industry.
Extension of the strike last night
was Interpreted as strategic move in
the unions fight to obtain what it
terms proper enforcement of N. r. A.
labor provisions. Higher wages, limi-
tation of work and elimination Of dis
elimination against union men are
sought.
George Sloan, president of the Cot
ton-Textile Institute, Inc, met the
strike threat with the assertion that
he could visualize nothing more fatal
to the recovery program and the N.
r. A." than a strike Ito compel the
Government to change a code"
Code amendment by strike is law
making by strike" he said. His ad-
dress was broadcast.
N. r. A. Curbs Production.
A development in the situation to-
day was shutdown of all silk mills
every Friday from August "A to Sep
tember 2s, ordered by the code au-
thority for the silk textile industry.
The order also restricts operations
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday during this period to 80 per
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column s.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE;
WARMER TOMORROW
Temperature to Remain Low,
However, With Showers
Predicted.

A COOL partly cloudy Sunday was
forecast today by the Weather Bureau,
which said the weather would con-
tinue cloudy this afternoon, but would
be fair tonight
1t will be somewhat warmer tomor-
row than for the past two days, but
not nearly SO hot as in recent weeks,
according to the bureau. Showers are
predicted for tomorrow night.
The minimum temperature for the
last "a hours was reached at 3 am
today, when the official bureau ther-
mometer dipped to ga degrees. From
that point it rose almost a degree an
hour until 10 am, 1t stood at IL
Normal for this time of the year is IS
Evening star., 1934-08-18
President and Recovery Aide
Hold Long Conference on
Commission Plan.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE WANTS
administrators TO STAY
Official Circles Believe Colorful
Chieftain Will Remain Only
to Perfect New Set.up.

President Roosevelt today acted to
push forward the program for reor.
ganization Of the N. R.. A., asking
Hugh S. johnson to work out a plan
and put 1t into effect.
For nearly two hours this morning,
the President and his N. r. A. chief
went over tentative plans worked out
by johnson to set up a commission
form Of administration for the ma
tional recovery act.
Plans Statement Monday.
After the White House conference,
Gen. johnson said he would have a
statement to make on Monday dealing
with the proposed reorganization. He
said he hoped soon to work out de-
tailed arrangements for the new set
up and would take up the whole ques-
ton then with Mr. Roosevelt
Meanwhile johnson is going to
establish a vacation retreat in Della
ware Bay from which he viii keep
in contact with Washington by plane
and wire.
Johnson indicated he would obey
orders and carry on at the will Of
the President.
At the White House 1t was said
Mr.. Roosevelt wants Johnson to con-
tinue to administer the recovery act
which he helped prepare.
Wants johnson to Stay.
In answering direct questions about
the prospects of his early retirement
from the N. r. A., johnson smilingly
replied:
The President wants me to stay.
Mr.. Roosevelt has just told me that
I had to stay on the job with my feet
nailed to the floor"
While Gen. johnson undoubtedly
will head the proposed board, the
feeling in oficial circles is that the
colorful administrator will remain only
until the reorganization plan Is fune-
tioning satisfactorily.
1t is known that Gen. johnson has
long since expressed a wish to re-
turn to private pursuits.
No additional legislation viii be
necessary to establish the new order
Of things at N. r. A. as the President
has suficient authority already under
the recovery act.
It has been known for some time
that the reorganization IS worked out
by johnson and Donald Richberg
aimed to turn over the administration
Of N. r. A. over to board Of direc-
tors and to effect closer cooperation
with the Agricultural Adjustment Ad-
ministration and the Housing Admin
istration.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
MINERS BODIES FOUND
Three Die in Cave-In of Impro.
vised Mine Near Lykens.

HARRISBURG, August 1s CP.-
Bodies Of three miners entombed in
an improvised mine near Lykens were
recovered today. After bringing to
the surface the body of Earl Matter,
one Of the trio caught by a cave-in
yesterday, the rescuers penetrated
another layer of debris, reaching
Harry Specht and Eugene Pinkerton.
Coroner's Investigators said the
men died from suffocation. -.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
ANTONIO BABYS RETURN
EXPECTED LATE TODAY
Schenectady Police Think Boy,
Aged 8, Safe Close to
That City.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
SCHENECTADY, N. Y, August 18.
Schenectady police received ipfor-
nation today leading them to believe
3-year-old Frank Antonio, who dis
appeared yesterday with his uncle, is
safe near here and about to be re-
turned.
Chief of Police william F. Funston
said he looked for break" early
tonight
Frankie, orphan son of Mrs. Anna
Antonio, who was executed last week
for murder, was only partly clad and
fresh from his bath when he dis
appeared with his uncle before rela-
tives came with a court order to
claim custody of the boy.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
Lost Daughters Are Found.

DENVER. August l8 CP).-Charles
Plummer. 65, San Diego, Calf. says
he has found two daughters he and
Mrs. Plummer had sought since they
were babies. They are now living
in Wyoming. he said One is Mrs.
John Pluemel, IS. Granger, and the
other Mrs. Dalton Spencer, %, Evan
gton.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
By the Associated Press.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., August 18.-
Suit for 100000 against the estate
of Thomas J. Maloney, president of
P. Lorillard Co., who died in 1888, has
bc,n filed in the New Jersey Supreme
Court by the Roman Catholic diocese
of rewark
Former Representative Eugene F
Kinkcad ana Lauretta M. Gildea of
Jersey City, a niece of the late tobacco
company president, administrators of
the Maloney estate. were named de-
PENDANTS
The complaint alleges the sum is
owing as the balance of $750,000
promised by Maloney for the erection
Evening star., 1934-08-18
PAY HIKE IN AUTO
SHOPS TOBE ASKED
A. F. of l. will Seek Change
Under N. R. A. When
Code Expires.
BULLETIN.

Despite labor demands for dras-
tic notifications In the automo-
bile code to give higher wages and
shorter hours, N. r. A. said today
q hearing will not be set until the
industry itself submits proposals.
A hearing had been set for Au-
gust ~ and proposed labor amend
ments were receiving consideration
when N. r. A. issued a statement
saying the hearing had been can
celed.
BY the Associated Press.
Higher wages and shorter hours for
automobile workers viii be asked by
the American Federation Of Labor
when the industry's code expires Sep
tember 4.
William Green, president of the fed
Grafton. has asked Hugh 8. johnson,
N. R. A. chief, for a public hearing on
the codes renewal. SO far. it was
learned authoritatively today. johnson
has not answered Green's request.
The federation also will seek elimin-
alton of the so-called merit clause"
from the codes labor provisions After
a great deal of controversy. N r A.
permitted the auto makers to insert
in their code declaration tilat 10th
ing in section IA Of the recovery act
was to infringe on their right to hire
and fire employees on the basis of
merit.
Federation Against Change.
. The federation has contended sec
ton IA, guaranteeing the right OF
employees to select their representa-
tives for dealing with their employers
without interference, was clear in It
self and should not be amended in
any way.
The elastic maximum hours clause
in the code also is Objectionable to
the federation. 1t permits 48-hour
week during rush seasons, with the
average over a year to be no more
than 40. Labor leaders feel the clause
has not done enough toward elm
ination of unemployment in the in
dustry. and that a fiat work week
of 40 hours or even less is needed.
The automobile industry has signi-
fed its intention of asking that the
code be extended or another 80 days
without change. contending the in
dustrial provisions were working effec-
lively. The industry's representatives
also say the board set up by the
President to terminate a near strike
last Spring Is reducing labor troubles,
making unnecessary any change In
the code.
Evening star., 1934-08-18

swallow some kind Of tablets-"some-
thing that made me sleep"
A letter demanding $25 900 of Anne
Semple Mcpherson, the evangelist, for
the release of Askew was turned over
to Los Angeles police yesterday, but
the minister said he did not know
why he was abducted and said he had
not been asked to sign any notes.
Asked by detectives what the three
men talked to him about during their
travels, he replied:
They were trying to find out If
had any money or my people or Mrs.
Mcpherson had any. I told them my
people didn't, and I didn't know
whether Mrs. Mcpherson did, but that
If she did 1t couldn't be very much
as she is like everybody else"
He told of being robbed of the $40
(Continued on Page Q. Column II
Evening star., 1934-08-18
Editors Reach Chica 20.

CHICAGO. August IL OP-The
Alabama Press Special" bearing
editors and publishers of that State
to the worlds fair and the annual
convention of the Alabama Press
Association, arrived here today with
a passenger list of 225.
Evening star., 1934-08-18

September /.
By the Associated Press.
Strikes, with one gigantic movement
involving 825,000 workers - possible
presidential action-waning employ.
ment-labor's prediction of more jobs
such is the Nations labor picture to-
day.
The United Textile Workers OF
America, claiming a membership OF
300 900, voted at its New York con-
vention last night to call out workers
in affiliated trades as well as in the
cotton textile industry. The strike is
to start by September /.
= Cotton textile workers total 100000;
wool and worsted, silk, rayon and
synthetic rayon knitters number
$4,000.
United Workers voted down a pro-
posal carrying a tax on workers de-
q
war chest" for cotton textile workers
Francis j. German, first vice presi-
dent of the union, announced that he
would open strike headquarters In
Washington, d. c., Monday.
German said the executive council
soon would then set a date for the
strike. This will not be made public
however, and employers viii be given
only "a hours notice.
"Only President Roosevelt can pre-
vent the strike, said Thomas F. Nc
Mahon, president Of the textile work.
ers.
Probes Chicago Strike.
President Roosevelt said In WASH
ington that he would investigate the
dispute between striking bus drivers
and the Chicago Motor Coach Co
Communists are charged with trying
to start q sympathy walkout among
other transportation workers.
The Federal Department of Labor
reported last months drop In in
dustrial pay rolls was $4,000 men,
$40, ,460, 900. Strikes, weather and
seasonal factors were held response
BILE.
william Green, who as president of
the A. F. of L. promised support to
the textile workers, said in Atlantic
City that seasonal fluctuations and
stimulation from the N r. A." will
increase employment next month.
Labor will ask restoration of the G.
w. A. however.
Rail Strike Averted.
The strike of approximately $500
employees of the Mobile & Ohio Rail-
road was averted when both sides
agreed at st. Louis to arbitration by
the National Meditation Board. EN-
ployes of the International Lead Co
and the y. S. s. Lead Refinery at
Hammond, Ind, voted to submit their
grievances to national labor authori-
ties instead of striking. A minor
strike was settled.
Mediators continued their efforts at
the copper mines at Butte, Mont; al
the Kohler Plumbing Factory in
Kohler, Wis, and in Minneapolis,
where the truck drivers are striking
Petitions in a back-to-work move
ment were circulated at plants of the
American Aluminium Co., in the Pitts
burgh area.
AT. L. BACKS STRIKE,
Evening star., 1934-08-18
Ragoni Found Slain.

CHICAGO, August l8 pa bull
let-punctured body, tentatively identi-
fed as that of John Ragoni, under
world character, was found sprawled
over the wheel of an automobile in
swanky Lake Forest today. Death was
caused by five bullets in the back.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
TRIAL SURE FOR KENT
Pennsylvania to Seek Major if He
Is Freed in Virginia.

ROANOKE, Va, August 18 CP.-
Pennsylvania plans to hold Maj Rob-
ert C. Kent, jr., if Botetourt County
valves his trial on a charge Of muir
dering Mrs. Mary Jane Hastings,
late operator of the Blue Ridge
Springs Hotel, it was learned today.
An order of detainer prepared by
. Stroudsburg, Pa, justice Of the
peace, has been. in the hands Of
Philip Kohen, County prosecutor.
since the latter part of July, the
commonwealth attorney said today
It charges murder in Pennsylvania,
because the body Of Mrs. Hastings
was found in that State.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
ROOSEVELT SPENDING
WEEK END ON YACHT
Moley, Mr.. and Mrs. Early and
Staff Aides Accompanying
Him on Sequoia.

With party Of friends, President
Roosevelt will spend the week end
aboard the presidential yacht, the
Sequoia, down the Potomac. He ex-
poets to return early tomorrow night.
With him will be Raymond Moley,
one of the original members of the
so-called brain trust" who is now
a magazine editor; Stephen Early,
one of the Presidents secretaries, and
Mrs. Early; Miss Marguerite LELAND,
the Presidents personal secretary,
and Miss Grace Tulley Of the White
House secretarial staff.
Evening star., 1934-08-18

threw out Bolton, Myer going to third.
Harris walked SuSko forced Harris,
Hayes to Appling. Myer scoring. Burke
batted for Thomas. He fannned. One
min.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
American Ambassador Leaves New
York for France.

York for France.
NEW YORK, August Is CP).-Jesse
Isador Straus, American Ambassador
to France, sailed on the lie de France
today to return to his post after
annual leave. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Straus.
The Ambassador said he had heard
Of q rumor that he was to resign,
adding there's nothing in it."
He said he believed business In the
main was improving.
Evening star., 1934-08-18

SUMMARY:
Runs batted in-Simmons (2), Haas.
Bolton, Harris, Appling, Susk0.
Two-base hit-Myer.
Sacrihces-Haas (2), Swanson. Hopkins.
Double plays-Hayes to Dykes to Ap-
piing; Cronin TO Suskoj Myer to Gro
min TO SuskO.
Left ON bases-Chicaso. ., Washing
ton. 6.
of Weaver. 1.
Struck out-By Tietje, 81 by Weaver, IL
BY Thomas, 1.
Hits-On Jones, 8 i'm innings; of
Weaver, IL in innings.
Hit by pitcher-By Jones (Weaver).
Winning piteher-Jones.
Losing pitcher-Weaver.
Umpires-Messrs. Ormsby and Geisel.
Time Of game-1 hour 81 minutes.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
"a 1927 1
UhIir batted for Jones In ffth.
WASHINGTON.

80 8 719 2
Sewell batted for Weaver in seventh.
Stone batted for Kress in eighth.
Burke batted for Thomas in ninth.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
Chicago. 100 O2O 100 4
Washington. 900 200 OO1- 3
Evening star., 1934-08-18
TEXTILE STRIKES
ARE PLEDGED BY
$4,000 WORKERS
800, 900 More Vote Walkout
by September John
son Is Silent.
ROOSEVELT STUDIES
CHICAGO SITUATION
Open Revolution Call Is Sent ia
Midwest Metropolis-Texas
Milk Is Dumped.
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
By the Associated Press.
Robert Bruere, chairman of the
Industrial Relations Board for the
cotton textile and silk and wool
manufacturing industries, told re-
porters he would call meetings Of
both organizations next week to
discuss the projected general strike
in the textile industry ordered
September /.
Evening star., 1934-08-18
STRAUS SAILS FOR POST

(Continued on Page 2, Column 5
Evening star., 1934-08-18

CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1934-08-18

10 o Weather Bureau Forecast)
Fair tonight; tomorrow partly cloudy
and warmer, followed by showers at
night; gentle southerly winds.
Temperatures-HigheSt. rs, at 2 pm.
yesterday; lowest, 81. at 3 am today.
Full report on page ALA.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-11

and give the third degree to num-
ber of candidates, Eagleport to give
the fourth degree.
Mrs. Florence Martin and daugh-
ters Of Malta, spent the week end
with Mrs. Martins father Joseph
Longstreth.
Mrs. Clarence Kirkwood is ex-
pected to return to her home this
week from Bethesda hospital, where
she underwent very serious oper-
alton.
Mrs Cora EveIand who has been
staying at the home of Joseph
Longstreth, spent Sunday with her
son Hugh Eveland
Elwood Eveland, little son of
Stanley Eveland, has been very ill.
Vaughn and Gerald Stoneburner,
and Doyle Carney attended the bas-
ket ball games of Roseville and
Philo. at Philo Saturday evening.
Both boys and girls of Philo won.
York twonship and Ringgold
played basket ball in York gym,
Friday night. Ringgold won.
The Deavertown won1en's club
met at the home of RosaIee Allen,
north of town, Tuesday evening.
Artie Foraker, leader.
Stanley Deaver died at his home
at Crooksville, Saturday morning.
Funeral services were at the home
Monday afternoon at O'Clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-11

grip.
Dale Muse and family of Stock
port were Sunday supper guests at
Frank Dawson's.
Sunday visitors were Mr.. and
Mrs. Clell Fitch, James Fitch and
family of Morganville, at Carlos
Harris, Gus Able and family at
Orin Abel's.
Miss Rachel Strobe spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. T. Clark spent
Monday evening at Raymond James.
Mrs. Jane Doris, of Burr Oak.
passed away Thursday morning,
after long illness from asthma
and heart trouble. Her maiden
name was Vicroy, and she was a
daughter of Samuel and Lavina Fox
Vicroy, and was born and reared IN
Morgan county. She was 20 years
of age last April. She is survived
by her husband, VIM. Doris; one
son, Earl; one brother, John Vic
roy, near Mountville; two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Howard of Elliott, and
Mrs. Bessie Price, near Mountville.
A daughter and one brother, T. H.
Vicroy, are deceased. Funeral SER
vices were held Sunday afternoon
at Spencer church, with burial at
Dew cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-11

sister Mrs. VIM. Barkhurst at Ches-
terhill, Friday. She remains quite
poorly
Willard Kenney and Clara Arm
strong were in Marietta, Saturday.
Robert Grimes has been in Ath-
ems on the jury the last two weeks.
Frank White is quite ill.
Eunice Armstrong and daughter
Polly Anna visited Mrs. Ella Har-
ris, and attended ladies' aid, in the
afternoon.
The ladies' aid met at the home
of Maria Grimes, Thursday, with
nine members and 10 visitors pres
ent A contest was held, to see who
could make the most words in five
minutes, from the words Happy
New Year. in which Lillian Rar-
din won, with Sc words
About 40 men from Glouster,
Hooking Valley, and from various
places, are working here on the
roads.
Night school is being held three
nights a week, at Mt. Hermon
school house. Arthur Frash is
teaching.
Sunday visitors at Morris Thomp-
sons, were Fred Lawrence and fam
lily, George Mosier and family, and
Robert Thompson and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-11

Her son Harris, wife and daughter
Wava spent Sunday afternoon with
her.
Joe Antill and VIM. Heft were
callers in Stockport, Saturday.
Scott Montgomery spent last
week with George Hollett and fam
lily.
Death of Thomas Antill
Joe Antill, wife and daughter
Mary, Birdie Harvey and w. T.
Hollett attended the funeral of the
formers nephew, Tommy Antill, son
of Alonzo Antill, near Dexter City
They formerly lived on the farm
owned by Frank Montgomery. and
this boy attended school at Coburn.
He was 20 years and five months
old. He leaves five brothers and
one sister. One sister died in IN
fancy. He was a KIND and loving
boy and will be greatly missed.
Inez Montgomery who visited last
week with her father. Howard
Thomas and family. of Marietta,
spent few days last week with
Chas Ash and fam ly:
Willis Young. wife and son Ken
meth spent Sunday with Bernard
Hanson and family
Forest Hanson and Philip Ash
who are working for Flava Ash of
Marietta, spent Sunday on the
ridge.
VIM. Harrington and wife, and
Leona Powell spent New Years
with Roy Doak and family.
Mrs Pearl Hambel called on FL
Sc Hanson, Monday.
Ray Doak and family spent Sun
day with Lowell Powell's, of Bev-
erly.
VIM. Sealock and family spent
Sunday with Henry Olney and wife.
Alta Hambel is spending a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Lyle
Smith, of GAINESVILLE. whose little
daughter was badly burned Christ
mas night. She IS slowly improv-
ing.
Mrs. VIM Sealock and daughter
Oral spent Wednesday with Ray
Doak and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-01-11

sisting in the care Of her mother,
Mrs. T. e. Morris.
Mrs. Bertha Wade and sister Oca
Able were McConnelsville visitors,
Saturday.
Mrs. Clara Penrod of Trimble Is
working at the home of I. E. Nor
ris.
Ralph Ball and Clyde Norris were
at McConnelsville Saturday, on
business. Mr. Norris is foreman on
the relief work, near here.
The dirt roads are getting very
bad, and our rural mail carriers
were compelled to come horseback,
Friday, for the first time this win
ter.
Quite number of people in this
vicinity have heavy colds.
Hired To Preach At Wrightstown
Rev. Souders of Logan has been
hired to preach at Wrightstown,
for the coming year.