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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
LOCAL MAN MAY BE APPOINTED
 BY GOV. GROSS
Mortimer E. PierpOnt Has Good Chance to Head
 Milk Industry

Mortimer E. Pierpont of this city, an official of the Connec- ticut Milk Producers association and prominent throughout the state in the milk industry, .S to be named Connecticut milk adminis- trator by Governor Wilbur l.. Cross it is learned on reliable authority. The new milk law wipes out the present hree-man board and passes the authority to administer the statute concerning milk on to a single administrator.
 It is understood that MT. Pier pont has the backing of the many milk producers who during the present session of. the legislature have battled to bring about changes in the law governing the selling price of their product.
 Governor Favors Him m
 Governor Cross is understood to favor MT. Pierpont and Is in re- ceipt of many endorsements of him for the post. According to re- ports, he is favorable to the lead- CTS of the milk industry in Water bury and vicinity especially.
 The milk control act has been the object of a series of attacks for the past two years and the milk board has asIexperienced many stormy sessions. It is believed that with the appointment of Mir. Pierpont as milk administrator for the state and the adoption of new regula-, tions by the general assembly the continuous squabbling over milk regulations will be eliminated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
FRENCH LINER IS TAKING IT EASY
 ON FIRST TRIP
No Attempt to Break Any Record Quietly Howe
 ever It May Be Done

On Board the s. s. Normandie, at Sea, May 30 -A (UP) - This. the largest and presumably the fastest vessel afloat, cut through a smooth Atlantic today at 2S knots and hour, on her maiden voyage. The new, queen. of the North At 1antic trade routes and the pride of the French merchant marine arrives in New York Monday. Her some 1000 passengers scarce ly knew the giant ship was not at her dock, so smoothly did she cleave calm sea. Only the usual ships vibration told them they actually were underway. Her passenger list included Mime. Al- bert Lebrun, wife of the president of France, and a host of interna- tional business and social person- age.
 Hope for Record
 While all passengers hoped her giant engines would be opened up, ships officials and French line officials insisted no effort would be made to break the record for Atlantic crossings on her first voy- age. Many believed, nevertheless, that the Normandie might top the record held by the North German Lloyd liners quite ''by chance". At least an attempt at the record for a days run was anticipated by passengers. The Normandie made better than 30 knots in her trial runs and she was believed capable of maintaining that speed for the crossing. It would give her the Atlantic blue ribbon by a wide margin.
 Passengers inspecting the inl- mense decks and luxurious fittings of the 76,000 ton liner. dealt only in superlatives.
 Without the aid of stewards many would have had difficulty finding their way through the labrynth like halls of the interior leading to passenger quarters. Practically all the completed cab- ins were occupied. Three hundred workers were taken from LeHavre to finish odds and ends of her con- struction before the arrival in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
ONE ARREST MAY ' COME SOON OVER
 SEIZED STILL
Alcohol Agents Have Been Probing South Leonard
 Street Raid in Secret

As soon as a comparatively small amount of confirming evil dence is gathered, agents of the alcoholic division of the internal revenue bureau will make at least one arrest in connection with. the discovery of the huge illicit still on South Leonard street, May g, it was learned on excellent authority today. Far from having given up their Investigation of the owner ship and operation of the illegal distillery, described by Chief In- spetor Joseph c. O'Kane as the largest one seized in New England since repeal, the federal men have redoubled their efforts with the result that damaging evidence has been gathered. Arrests Expected Soon
 The arrest or arrests can be ex- pected as soon as government agents believe they have enough lon" the person or persons sus- pected to present them before U. S. Commissioner Harry Krasow and ask that they be held for trial in the federal court.
 Information thus far gathered by investigators has been obtained after painstaking, detailed probing back into the management and op- eration of the still, it is reported. It is known that the government tax agents have been Gelving back into records of molasses, shipments here from various cities, into the electric power used at the still and into the water which was con- sumed. The still operators used molasses to make alcohol, their completely modern plant having an estimated value of from $25,000 to $50,000.
 It is more or. less openly known that high officials of the alcohol tax division were disappointed when no one at all was wound at the South Leonard street plant when the raid was made three weeks ago. The raid was 8 "sur- prise', but when the agents arr rived at the plant, which was in operation and would need the care of several workmen, there was no one in sight.
 Should the federal agents make an arrest, several more would probably follow in short order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
MINISTER WILL
 CLAIM INSANITY
Shot and Killed Sheriff as He Stood Talking to
 a Friend

Deridder. La., May 30-(UP)- An insanity defense probably will be set up for the Rev. c. D. Es- fridge, crusading minister of Orange, Tex, who shot and killed Ed J. O'Reilly, Orange chief of police, 1t was indicated today.
 The minister. who fled here after shooting O'Reilly as the officer steod on a street talking with a friend, refused to discuss the. slay- ing, and sal dhe would not waive extradition if Deridder officers i'm sisted on handing him over to Orange county authorities.
 'T'il go back willingly with Sher- but won't be turned over to w. P. Brown, Orange county sheriff" ]" Estridge said.
 Brown has been attacked from the pulpit by the Rev. Estridge for alleged failure to clean up gambling in Orange county.
 O'Reilly arrested Estridge Tues day and confiscated two pistols he was carrying. The minister had held . commission as a special Texas ranger, and said he carried the weapons for his own protec- ton. When arrested last night he had in his car a rife, tw opistols and the shotgun with which he killed O'Reilly.
 "I haven't been feeling myself lately" Estridge told police.
 Members of his Orange congre- gation sal dhe had acted queerly in recent weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
Strange Family Story ls
 Climaxed With Sad Tragedy

With the continued assistance of Catholic charities, the reunion. came last March. The family in the Bronx gave up John reluctantly. He had become 8 great favorite in the household and the child less couple wanted to adopt him. Mrs. Lantaric was torn between her love for John and her desire that he have everything life could offer. Sylvester, a big boy, was quite the man of the house. He had said, ''No, there will be no and his mother gave in."
 John came home, radiant, happy, dressed in the finery the Bronx family had provided. Immediately, his. sisters said, Sylvester beagn kicking and beating him. A new present would arrive from the Bronx. Sylvester would look at it and immediately kick John. Once, his sisters said, he tied John hand and foot and kicked him un- til he lost consciousness. Mrs. Lantaric knew nothing of it. The sisters, under threats kept silent.
 Last Saturday John was i'll. Jo- sephine, coached in private by Sylvester, said he had been kicked in the groin by other boys while playing ball in Central park. He grew steadily worse. Several times Mrs. Lantaric told Sylvester to take him to the bathroom. The last time when Sylvester brought him back and threw him on the bed, he was limp and silent. The next morning, the mother awoke and found her child dead beside her.
 An ambulance surgeon made notes of bruises he found on the body. An autopsy revealed c rup- tured bowel. This and fresh scratches called in police.
 Sylvester was locked up on a charge ok homicide A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30

New York, May S0.-(UP)-Po- lice cross-examined children last night. The oldest, Sylvester Lantaric, Is, confessed that he had beaten his Swear old brother to death. Sylvester, large for his age, made no admissions until confronted by two of his four sisters, Josephine, 12, and May, s. Then he admitted he was accustomed to kicking and beating John for punishment" The big lad told his story over and over again, justifying himself as best he could. He offered no logi- cal reason, but detectives in ques- tioning other members of the fam fly believed they had found the mo- tivation. Sylvester was jealous of John.
 Five years ago the Lanarics moved from New York to Walnut port, Pa. In December, 1881, Jo- seph, the father, disappeared. A few weeks later his body was found hanging from tree in a woods. He had beaten and shot and apparent ly was the victim of a mob. Mrs. Lantaric applied for relief. Off, ficials told her thaht she had not lived in Pennsylvania long enough, but provided her with transpor- tation back to New York. Here her application met the same re- sponse. She applied to Catholic charities, and this assistance was provided:
 Sylvester, Charles, now IS, Jo- sephine, Mary and Frances, now six, were placed in St. Dominick's school, Blauveit, N. r., Cecilia, born q few months after her father was lynched, was placed in c foundling's home, and John was sent to . family in the Bronx that wanted to care for c baby. Mrs. Lantaric then found . job and was encouraged to work for an eventual reunion of her family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
WOBURN HAD TWO
 FIRES TODAY

Woburn. Mass, May 30 = (UP) = Two fires, both believed started by an incendiary almost simultan- eously, levelied the Cloverleaf bakery plant early today and dam aged the Union Street Grammar school, a quarter of a mile away. Damage to the bakery, recently renovated and housing new equip ment was placed at $25,000. Ten men, working on the night shift. saved a fleet of 20 trucks. One of the bakers, Granville Boutwell,, de- tected the blaze in the. shipment room of the one-story brick build ing and said he found c door open.
 While firemen responded to the two-alarm bakery fire, a similar alarm was sent in for q blaze at the school. Bremen confined the flames to the first floor of the three-story wooden building. off, cials said there was evidence the school fire was set. Damage was estimated at s1,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
EXPLOSION OF
 BIG GAS WELL

Mt. Pleasant, Mich, May 30-- (UP)-Two men were dead and seven others were in hospitals here today following an explosion of a 1O,000.000 foot wildcat gas we'll at Six Lakes. Michigan. last night.
 Tho metal derrick was reduced to a molten mass of framework, the drilling house completely de- stroyed. The fires, fed by an un-' der ground pressure, will continue indefinitelly, it was believed, unless a charge of nitroglycerin is ex- ploded as close to the blaze as pos- sible, creating a vacuum in which flames cannot continue. Such a charge can only be placed properly when firemen are protected with asbestos suits. unavailable in Mich igan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
FRANCE FIGHTS CRISIS TO-DAY
 ON ECONOMICS
Cabinet Battles For Its Life-FrenCh Treasury
 Is Almost Empty
By HALPH HEINZEN

(Un1te0 Press stan COrreSpOndent)
 Paris, May 30-(UP)-In what promised to be one of the most dramatic sessions of the chamber of deputies in years, Premier Pierre Etinne Flandin today prepared to go before the parliament to de- mand full power to deal with the problem of currency adjustment.
 The premier was fighting an in- creasingly powerful bloc deter mined to devalue the franc and utilize the profits made on gold in the Bank of France to pay the na- tion's deficit.
 Flandin was backed by the cab inet and the powerful council of regents which guide the destinies of the Bank of France. And the drama was heightened by the con- dition of his broken arm, so splinted and bandaged that when he makes his address it must rest on specially constructed support.
 Devaluation Backed
 Partisans of devaluation, who were ready to overthrow the cab inet bitterly opposed the principle of the ''souhd franc." They argued that the only remaining way to avoid further crushing burdens on the taxpayer and to prevent cut ting the salaries of civil servants and pensions of the soldiers, would be to revalue the franc.
 The governments coming obli- gations are estimated as high as 20, 100000 francs (nearly $1,- 300,000, 0,000) including an expected budget deficit of, half that amount.
 Treasury About Empty
 Already, it was indicated today, the treasury is practically empty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
LABOR RESTLESS BUT FEW STRIKE
 THREATS HEARD
President Lewis of United Mine Workers Says It's
 Up to Congress

Washington, May 30.-(UP)- Labor union officials today pre- pared instructions to 5000 local bituminous coal mine unions to walk out June 16 unless congress enacts special coal industry legis- lation.
 President John L. Lewis of Uni ted Mine Works summoned mem- bers of his international board, mine district officials, and joint wage scale committeeman to a conference to work out strike de- tails.
 Lewis said the strike could be halted if congress passes the Guffey coal till enabling operators and miners to get together on new wage contracts.
 The proposed measure, it was claimed, would give operators as- surance of price stabilization and provide a basis on which to deal with miners demands for average 10 per cent wage increases and further sh0rtened hours. s..
 Waiting For Rights
 In other major industries, auto- mobile, rubber, steel and other manufactures, labor was reported relatively quiet, and waiting for clarification of future rights by congress.
 The United Textile Workers, which had ordered it's locals to strike instantly. upon evidence that mill operators were returning to pre-code hour and wage stan dards and working conditions, had no evidence at headquarters here of chiseling.
 A union spokesman said, how ever, that officials were anticipat- ing, trouble in southern mills early
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
Deadline On Kidnapped BoyHas Been Passed
Not One Hint Has Been Received By feartbroken Par- ents- Department of Justice Agents Will Soon
 Jump Into the Picture
By wILFRED BROWN

AHAANOAA ECo0 6tuA4
 Tacoma, Wash, May S0-(UP) Fear for the safety of George Philip Weyerhaeuser, Kidnapped son of a millionaire, increased today with the passing of the deadline set by his abductors for the payment of $200,000 ransom.
 John P. Weyerhaeuser and his wife. parents of the nine-year-ol boy, were torn between the thought that their son had been slain and the hope that the kidnapers were merely laying low until. they found a safe means to collect the ransom. V In the only comrnunicatfon the family. is actually known to have had with the kidnapers the ransom demand was to have been met within five days. Failure to pay, the note said, would cause the par ents to be ''sorrowful." The note, signed "Egoist," also warned a. gainst police interference and newspaper publicity, but the dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
PRICE CUTTING
 WAVE HALTED

Washington. May s0-(UP)-- Memorial day brought temporary halt in a wave of price cutting that followed legal abolition of MIRA codes and fixed prices. but the war in two commodities-to- bacco products and books--con- tinued in those New York shops which were open on the holiday.
 Washington listened throughout the day for repercussions from the expressed promise of ''big busi- ness'' to refrain from lowering wages, lengthening hours or cut ting pricen until a solution of the political and economic muddle may be found, but was fearful of the result of labor's threat to "revolts if the principles of MIRA are thrown averboard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
THREE NATIONS
 IN CONFERENCE

London. May 30-(UP)-Ccn- sultations between England. France and Italy on a German proposal for a western European air pact. were expected to be announced toe morrow in the house of commons during debate on foreign affairs.
 German ambaasador to London. Leopold won Hocsch yesterday handed Foreign Minister Sir John simon a draft memorandum con- taining oermRny'n conditions for joining such . pact. it wns stated authorItativeiy today. Copies also nsert tn the athar uowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
Liquor Bill Very Good
 One Soy Our Senators
Joseph H. Lawor and George T. Culane Sat in Chanl- Der Until After Midnight to Aid Continuation
 of Bitter Fight

Senators Joseph H. Lawlor and George T. Culhane of Waterbury, who sat yesterday afternoon, last evening and until the early hours of this morning in the upper cham Der of the legislature while the new state liquor control act was being debated pro and con declared today that in their opinion the law finally adopted is indeed a very fine one. The liquor act was passed by the. senate at 12:12 o'clock this morning after series of amendments, many of them from Senator Culhane, had been voted upon.
 Tn my opinion the liquor bill adopted by the senate is a fair one." said Senator Culhane. T be- heve the new liquor law liberalizes the handling and sale of alcoholic beverages sufficient enough to please everybody" stated Senator Lawlor.
 Very Long Session
 The session of the senate at which the new liquor act was de- Dated was the longest In the mem- ory of veteran legislators. In point of years service, Senator Lawlor of the city is the dean of the ,sen- ate. He stated that he never be- fore saw the senate convene one day and then sit into the early hours of the ensuing day.
 Thirty-four amendments to the bill originally reported out by the committee were offered during the lengthy debate. Thirteen of them were offered by Senator Culhane. Several of them met with favor at the hands of the senate. Outstanding Amendment
 One of the outstanding amend ments to the liquor control act which was adopted provides for the sale of liquor by the drink at bars in hotels, restaurants and cafes. This was a Culhane amend ment. Another Culhane amend ment adopted but not without some change was the section con
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30

Public buildings and business establishments were closed for the day, but American flags promi- nently displayed on the fronts of the edifices lent a patriotic atmos- phere to the picture and silently told the soldiers that their deeds have not been forgotten.
 Speakers in the schools yester- day, at the special program at the Honor Roll and at the radio sta-' tions, paid high tribute to the veterans of the wars, in which the United States participated. and made strong pleas for peace.
 Memorial Day Mass
 The days program was official ly started with a memorial mass, solemn high, at the Immaculate Conception church. Rev. Francis M. O'Shea,, administrator of the church, was celebrant. A special musical program was presented by the church choir under the direc- ton of Professor Frederick Har- mon. Mrs. Marie Bauby Buckley sang ''The Star-Spangled Banner at the end of the services.
 The massing of the colors of the various tx-servicemen's units at sN~~Ssr.,~A Al n,~m AA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30

Groups were gathered at graves decorated with American and French flags and frightened with peoples. After a brief ceremony, flags that had stood at half staff were hoisted to full staff at noon.
 Impressive services were held in the American Cathedral church here. Dean Frederick w. Beck man repeated the service held on Memorial day, 1918, when the German armies threatened Paris. Catholic services were held at St. Joseph's church. Later those who attended both services marched to the Arc De Triomphe and placed a wreath on the tomb of the Un- known Soldier in the name of America.
 Ambassador Speaks
 Ambassador Jesse I. Straus spoke at the ceremony at Suresnes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
EARTHQUAKES IN
 FORMOSA AGAIN

Tokio, May 30 - (UP) - A repetition of heavy earthquake shocks occurred in Formosa at S:45 a. m., today, but reports in- dicated there were few casualties.
 Taichu reported communication with outlying districts was not in- terrupted, and that damage was confined chiefly to the poorer houses and huts. Seismologists considered the shocks the after quake of the disturbance in April.
 The populace of Taichu and Shinchiku rushed outdoors in the darkness during the latest temblor, and remained away from buildings until the shocks suhsided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
Late Bulletins
FORTY MINERS ENTOMBED

Tokyo, May 30.-(UP) )-Forty coal miners in the Fukushima prefecture were entombed to- day by an explosion in the hiyama mine, and their condition was regarded as hopeless. Fifty men were below ground when the explosion oc- cured at 3:3O D. m Rapid rescue work suc- ceeded in getting 10 of them to the surface un- harmed. The situation of the remainng 40 was reported as probably beyond help.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
Soldier Dead Are Paid Tribute Bv LiDing Veterans
Program Was OfficialIy Started With Solemn High Mass at Immaculate Conception Church-Five
 Divisions in the Parade

Waterburys soldier dead were ittingly honored here today in Memorial Day program featured by big parade and especial memorial services break in the heat wave of the last few days made conditions ideal for marching and of the largest turnouts Memorial day in years was represented in the colorful parade Mayor Frank Hayes and other city officials reviewed the procession from the grand stand in front of the City Hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER

New York, May 30.-(UP)-A crowd of 45,O00 was expected at the Polo grounds today to see the Giants battle the Dodgers in double header that featured brother against brother in the rival infields Tony Cuccinello, the Dodger third baseman, will be in the game, probably at second base, where his younger brother Al will perform for the New Workers. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
WAS THE, SHERIFF AMAZED!

Boise, Ida, May 30. lUP) )-The sheriff was laying down the law. 80 you see," said the sheriff, i've had to. tag you when we saw you didn't have state permit" Yes, T said the mo- torist. "Well, you can go now, but watch that in the future, . admonished the officer. And then: Say, what's your name?" Herbert Hoover" answered the former president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
Ne1v NRA Legislation
 Promised President Asks Full Speed Ahead
Congress Told to Clear Its Decks of All Present
 Measures
HURTFUL REACTION TO
 DECISION COMING IN
General Johnson Back in Fighting Mood IN. R. A.
 Not Dead He Says
BY H. o. THOMPSON

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, May 30 (UP) - A rush order was issued today for congress to clear its decks for possible emergency action on New Deal MIRA legislation.
 Instructions to speed up the a d m i nistration's legislative program were received by congressional leaders in con- ferences with President Roosevelt. Adjournment of congress possibly by July was said to be his goal. Republican leaders promised CO., operation. They were understood to have received assurance many of the controversial features of the social security, banking and hold ing company bills would be toned down or dropped.
 The administrations answer to the supreme court decision crush-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30
BURTON WEDGE
 BADLY INJURED
 ON BANK STREET
Struck By An Auto and It Is Thought Both Legs
 Are Broken

Burton Wedge, 5s, suffered pos sible fractures of both legs and in- ternal injuries when struck by a car operated by Silvio DiFronze of 22 Albert place at Bank and Mead ow streets this morning at 12:30. The driver rushed Wedge to St Mary's hospital Immediately after the accident.
 Officers Investigate
 Patrolmen John DeNardo and Andrew McKnack made an investi-