New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-30
TEXAS POLITICAL
MIDDLE CONFUSED
Fer8uSonS and Anti.FereusonS
Coming to Grips

nation that a fund OF 100000 had
been pledged 10 datray the cost OF
a special legislative session marked
the Sunday interim In the Texas po.
litcal situation along with an uncX-
pected sequel 10 the governors iquor
law proclamation. the fling Of
charges against negro butler al
the executive mansion.
Reports OF the fund raising fol-
| lowed declarations OF Speaker Lee
Satterwhite that the expenses OF the
session would be cared for. Mr.. Sat
terWhte is leader Of the movement
20 bring official acts OF Governor
Miriam A. Ferguson's administration
before the legislature.
George Brady the butler. who
said he was the beneficiary Of an ex-
tended parole and conditioned par
don from Governor Ferguson, was
arrested when officers said he vas
attempting TO sell liquor 70 white
men at a street corner. Charges OF
| possessing liquor for sale We're made
against him. Another negro, in
whose automobile officers found q
supply Of whiskoy, also were arrest
Cd.
The political row appeared ready
to produce fresh fireworks today.
but what the new weekend would
bring no one would attempt to say.
Those who have followed the po-
litical fortunes OF James E. Fer
guson, husband OF Governor Miriam
y. Ferguson, since his impeachment
in his second term as governor eight
years ago, are inclined to look for
unexpected moves on his part.
Ferguson, who once ran for presi-
iont as the leader OF the American
party, has always commanded a
strong following in Texas, even when
his political career seemed lowest.
His aggressive attacks on his enc
! mics and tactics of assaults on their
most vulnerable spots long have
. been known. His ability also to turn
/ attention in the direction he wishes
has stood him in good stead.
bIucE AsN"diu olGTS
Whether his political enemies
would regard the offer Of the gov
ernor made Saturday to pay re-
ward OF $500 for the arrest and con-
| Viction for violation of the liquor
laws Of any Texan worth as much as
$4,000, as a screen TO turn public at
/ tention somewhat from the agitation
for special session OF the legisla-
ture to investigate state departments
had not been made known then.
Texas newspaper men, accused by
Mr.. Ferguson Of expressing vital
/ parts Of Governor Ferguson's liquor
reward proclamation. have informed
him that there was 10 stated agree
ment' 10 do snch, as he insinuat ed.
He vas told that the Texas reporters
would not handle the portions in
question because they considered
them actionable under Texas libel
laws, The extracts referred 10 con-
cerned prominent men unnamed but
possible to identify by the illusions
Lee Sattcrwhite, speaker of tn"
! house, who says he will cal a spec
session of the legislature by Decem-
Der 10 to meet probably January 4,
If tho governor does not do so by
! December 10, was on his way home
last night Ho said expenses for 4
/ special session II he had to call one
| had been provided for, and that IL
( regarded Il special session necessary.
Investigation On.
Grand jury investigation Of sat.
department under way for several
weeks in Travis county, ended Satur-
day for the time being when Tho
grand jury adjourned and report d
it mad continued such matters as
We're Impractical Of completion by
the end OF its term. The new grand
Jury will convene December :.
Attention today was centered 70 4
,arge extent on tine trial Of the cas-
flied by Attorney General Dan
Moody against the Hoffman Con-
struction company, holder Of coo
niles Of highway contracts. The at
'orney general seeks TO recover
thousands of dollars he alleges were
excessive profits.
The trial follows by 10 days ?
,Ysc Som"what similar against the
American Road company, which
brought a confession OF judgmcn'
from the defendant for 100000
Judgment, winding up its affairs and
cancellation of its road contracts