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MAKING FIGHT
AGAINST ALIBI
State Tries to Link
Stevens in Murder
OF Mrs. Mills.

SOMFRVILLE, y. j.. Nov CT
Trial Of Hall Mills murder case
wag resumed today with Mrs. Mary
Demarest on the witness stand for
cross-examination.
Examination began BIZ question
ing her concerning the story she told
Yesterday of having see Henry
Stevens, on the the three defend
ants. in New Brunswick the morning
after the Staying of the Rev. Ed
ward Hall. New Brunswick church
yastor. and Mrs. Eleanor II. Mills,
choir singer in his church. Mrs.
Demarest's testimony was intro
duced bv the state in anticipation
Of an alibi defense for Stevens. The
murders occurred not far from New
Brunswick.
Mrs. Demarest said she could not
recall the description Of the auto
mobile in which she saw Stevens.
on trial with Henry Stevens arc
his sister. Mr.. Frances Stevens Hall.
and his broth~.-, Willie Stevens
They are being tried on an indict-
ment charging them with murder
ing Mrs. Mills.
Hea-y L. Dickman, former New
Jersey state policeman, who once
worked on the police investigation
az the Hall Mills murder and re-
tired from the office without col
lecting backpav. was on the witness
stand at the luncheon recess.
On direct examination, Dickman
testified that in February. 1929. ne
saw Henry Stevens at Lavallctte,
his home. and was told by the de-
fendant that he was fishing there
on the beach at the time of the
double Staying at New Brunswick.
Prosecutor Simpson was content
10 develop this testimony on direct
examination with n statement that
Stevens appeared nervous" and was
"evasivr- but did not ask the wit
ness why he left the state police
without collecting his salary.
On discrimination Dickman
said that he had deserted from both
the army and navy. but denied that
he had deserted or even served N
the marine corps.
Charlotte Mills, daughter OF the
slain choir singer. was on the stand
for few minutes 70 identify hand
written by the widow Of the rector
written by the widow of the rector
70 Henry Stevens. her brother, last
August.
In this letter Mrs. Hall wrote OF
the refusal OF bail for her brother
Willie Stevens. and Prosecutor
Simpson read To the jury a para.
graph in which the defendant wrote
"Simpson insulted him outrageousiy
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cerncd. the country was virtually
under martial law to-day.
Mussolini possesses the powers of
commanderin-ch Of the army
IN time OF war. New courts for trial
Of crimes againts the regime and n
special political police force. intend
ed 10 watch for plots here and
abroad. are both controlled by the
fascist militia.
Mussolini ia doubly in command,
as minister of the interior and COM
mander Of the militia.
Having added the ministry OF the
interior to his already enormous re-
sponsibilities, the premier. more
deeply entrcnched IN power than
ever bcfore. called upon his cohorts
70 support him in carrying into ef-
feet two OF his favorite maxims
two eyes for one eye and for one
tooth and entire set Of teeth, and
"the best way to defend is to at
tack.
In addition TO being commander-in-
chief of the militia. Mussolini Eow
Is premier. foreign minister, minis
ter Of interior. minister Of war, min
CONTINUED on Page %
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CARRIER
KIDNAPPED BY
! BANDIT BAND
|sobbers Select Town
Where Marines Are
Not on Guard; Only
S. Secured

= MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Nov. c.
F)-Selecting a town where there
Fere no marines or guard, three men
yesterday stole n registered mai
pouch, kidnapped a railway mail clerk,
arove more than 200 miles-and net
ed $5 for their trouble.
The robbery, staged At Hibbing
in northern Minnesota. WIS as bold a
Daylight holdup as ever was attempt
ed in the state, and was successful
in all respects, except for the prof.
'its..
IL occurred on a principal street
just before noon, within sight of sew
eral workmen, who were not impres.
sed becaues they thought il was q
-scene being shot for the movies"
Truman NJ. King, veteran postal
messenger clerk Of Duluth, was the
victim who was given the uncere-
menious automobile ride to Mime
apolis. Part Of Kings duties include
carrying of registered mail from
his train to the Hibbing postoffice
9 .ar the depot.
Ting proceeded as usual with the
Registered pouch. Two men sudden
" confronted him with reyolvers anc
breed him into an automobile where
'ysthird man was at the wheel.
King was thrown on the floor OF
NE car and a blanket pulled ovel
lin. There he remained until the,
Teached Minneapolis, six and one
-alf hours later.
4 At a street corner in Minneapolis
Rrog was put off and the rifle,
TIA tossed after him. He ran to ;
VILE iotore and teiephoned to police
I~e ace has been found Of th'
Yearly today.
GEES of mail were in th'
had been opened. bu
tained money, SIS bill
At believed that the sacl
u for Hibbing banks, usual
sm the Duluth clearing
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LIBEL
SUIT STARTED
Chairman Smith Now
Seeking 100000
Damages

AUSTIN, Nov. 6.-tP)-Eugene +.
Smith, chairman of the Texas high
way commission, filed suit here to-
day against the American Publishing
company Of Austin for 100000 dam
ages. The suit was filed in dis
trIct court for Smith by his attorney,
A. l.. Curtis Of Bolton.
Smith asks for $4,000 actual and
$4,000 exemplary damages, based on
the appearance of an article in the
Austin Statesman on Oct. is, con-
cerning testimony given before the
house investigating committee by w.
G. Hill, public accountant of Austin,
which Smith claims is defamatory,
and damaging to his character and
reputation.
The action against the American
il the second 100000 damage suit
growing out of testimony given be-
fore the investigating committee
Former Governor James L. Fcrgu-
son previously entered suit at Belton
against the Dallas News.
Smiths petition claims that the
house investigating committee is
without official standing, that its
power and authority ends with the
adjournment of the special session
of the seth legislature and that the
proceedings of such n committee are
not privileged under the statutes OF
Texas relating TO privileged pubiica-
tions.
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CHARGE ITALY
ENDEAVORS TO
PROMOTE RIFT
French Papers Allege
Plot to Seize Span
ish Territory Was
Financed by Italy

PARIS, Nov. -lP)-Public inter
est, was intcnse today in charges
that Italians were seeking TO create
a division between Spain and France
because of the operations on French
soil Of conspirators who tried TO set
up 1.-THE state OF Catalina" in Spain.
Minister of Justice Sarrau; says
enough evidence has been obtained
ID justify the belief that there Is
closing connection between the Cat
alma affair and the activities Of Col.
Riccotti Garihaidi, grandson Of the
Italian liberator at Nice.
Garibaldi, working with other ltai-
ians, ii Is asserted. planned 20 betray
the Spanish colonel, Francisco Ma
cia, leader Of the Catalinians. and
his followers, 10 the Spanish and
thus pave the way for Spain to de-
clare that France was lax in allowing
4 conspiracy TO be Matched on French
soil. Some les arrests OH the border
bv the French broae up the con
spiracy.
Rome advices characterize as abb
surd the belief held i'm France that
Italian police agents were implicated
IN thep lot. The advices say that the
fascist regime is in sympathy with
the Spanish government and that
Rome gave il the first notice that
the plot was brewing.
Garihaldi il declared by leading
anti-fascists OF Nice 10 be Il traitor
TO their cause.
Garibaldi. who was brought 70
Paris from Nice for examination, y
being held as guest of the police
He has admitted receiving lOO,uOu
francs from an Italian police official
Sol. Macia has told the police he
financed the expedition partly with
his personal fortune and partly with
money provided by Catlans in south
America. The Italians who Joined
the movement brought nothing IN
the treasury he said. The French
police insist the Italians had ample
funds.
French papers insist ltaly's pur-
rose is to strengthen its hand IN
Mediterranean affairs and at the
same time keep an influence al
home.
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REFUND ON TAX
ADVOCATED
Coolidge Intima tie S
Surplus in Treasury
Too Large

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-fPl-
Studies during the past few days
have convinced President Coolidge
hat some relief for individual and
corporation taxpayers, in the form
of rabates or refunds cf ten 70
twelve percent on the 1926 payments
may be feasible.
Although he believes that il will
not be possible for the December
session OF congress TO revise the
present revenue laws. he let i he
known yesterday that he believes
that conditions are developing which
would warrant the granting Of tenn
porary rebates.
The treasury surplus this year, y
was said NJ the White House, VIII
approximate S250000.000 and re-
fund OF 10 or II percent would mean
the return OF between S20O,OO0,OOO
and $3.50 100000 "a the taxpayers.
Receipts in excess Of the estimates
az the treasury would make the re-
hate possible, but at the treasury
the White House announcement was
viewed &ith surprise. rs Secretary
Mellon and other officials have dr-
clared repeatedly that the present
was too early for tax reduction 70
he considered seriously.
In June the treasury estimated
that the surplus for the fiscal year
ending June next would be >ls5,-
600. 900 but many signs since have
pointed to a larger surplus, and dem
ocratic leaders. including Senator
Simmons, North Carolina. tax legis-
lation spokesman for that party,
have demanded an immediate tax re-
duction running az high as $500.000,-
600 in some instances.
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PRO OFFICERS
GET DISMISSAL
FROM ANDREWS
Chief Denies Rumors
Coast Guard Men
Sold Out to Boot
Logging Gangs
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-R--
Prohibition popped into the lime
light again today in the nations cap
itol.
While Assistant Secretary An
drews, in charge OF enforcement, was
denying tina; the coast guard ha5
sold out" 10 the bootleggers ana
was making known his determination
to seek legislation next month Civ
ing the government greater control
over medicinal liquor, IL was reveal
ed that the chief or the prohibition
machinery in and around the District
Of Columbia and three of his agents
had been dismissed for conduct dis
tinctly unbecoming TO federal Off
GERS" when they held up with drawn
revolvers an automobile containing
an unidentified but reported prom
inent government official.
Reports that the coast guard for
ces had decamped to the liquor law
violators were laid by General An
drews to bootleggers who need at-
vertising fer their home made for
eign liquor"
While not referring specifically 20
the latest instance, that in Boston
where four coast guard men are held
for aiding occupents Of rum row.
General Andrews conceded that
there had been some defections, but
that the organization under Rear
Admiral z. r.. Billiard, merited praise
for its activities.
General Andrews said that he
would again urge congress at the
next session TO pass thea prohibition
enforcement reorganization measure.
and the bill 10 strengthen the Voir
stead Act. but only new measures
he will propose would give the gov
ernment greater control over the
rapidly vanishing supply Of medici-
nal liquors.
The dismissed agents here were
Robert L. Livingston. deputy prohi-
bition administrator for the district,
and Agents J. Carter, James Cook
and John Fitzpatrick.
Agents may not rush about the
city streets and country roads hold
ing up automobiles without the
slightest cause using drawn revolv-
crs and talking abusively 10 occu-
pants Of the automobiles they stop.
said General Andrews in connection
with the dismissals.
such conduct is not becoming TO
federal officer and must be stop
ped"
GALVESTON. Tex. Nov. 6.-(Pl--
Customs collectors and coast guard
commandants or states bordering on
the Gulf coast will meet heer today
u discuss prohibition enforcement
problems. o. ID. Jackson Of New Or
leans, supervisor Of the ne 7ly ere
ated gulf zone. will preside
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STATES AGREE
CURB FLOODS
Tri-State Project On
Canadian Given
Endorsement

AMARILLO, Texas, Nov. 6.-lPl--
Agreement between states on di-
vision Of cost and benefits Of Sc
ries Of dams on the upper reaches
of the Canadian river was the chief
business before representatives of
Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico:
in session here today as a formal
meeting of the Yri-State flood con-
troll and Irrigation Conference.
Assurance that the project would
be laid before legislatures Of the
respective states for ratification
and then before congress for fed
eral approval, was given by Con-
gressman Marvin Jones Of Texas,
Congressman John Morrow Of New
Mexico and Speaker Lee Satter-
white Of the Texas house
Completion Of engineering surveys
showing volume of water to be i'm
showing valume Of water 10 be JIM
irrigation must first be made be-
fore the plan can be laid before
congress, il was cedided.
The commissioners will attempt
an agreement on sharing cost of
the project at an afternoon session.
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|isiiiSiIAM JOHNSON
Sees DISASTER

4 WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.--tPD-
1;enator Hiram Johnson of Cali
fornia is one of those who sees the
shadow of a potential oldworld die
''ator looming over Washington as a
Jesuit of the recent court decision
IA the Myers postmaster case.
Y He said today that in holding the
resident could remove Postmaster
flyers at Portland, Ore, and other
edcral appointees without consult
4ng the senate, the court had put
uncontrolled and uncomfortable pow
fsr into the hand bold enough or
partisan enough to employ il, and
ie added that il such power ever
! ell into the grasp of political war
sick, the result would be "a sad
lisaster."
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RIVER SLICES OFF
PIECE OF MEXICO

There is juts about 1000 cubic
yards less of Mexico near Santa
Cruz. Mexican landing for the ferry,
today than there was yesterday.
The river on its recent rise thor
oughlv soaked the loan banks on the
Mexican side and when the water re
cidcd the silt deposits crumbled away
and fell into the Rio Grande. The
crumbling away process was watched
from office and hotel windows IN
Brownsville and by spectators on the
American bank.
The Rio Grande was just reclaim
ing what il had deposited on the
other side years ago.
The recent rise left big deposits
OF silt on the American side and y
was necessary 70 dig the board run
way to the ferry landing out of the
mud
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Bullet Wounds
Fatal to Woman

FORT SMITH, Ark, Nov. 6.-tPD-
Miss Chloe Dixon died early today
as a result of bullet wounds suffer
ed when her brother-in-law, William
Christy, shot her and then killed his
wife and himself last night.
Christy is believed to have gone
insane because Of grief over the
death of a sister.
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MuSSOlini Granted
DictatOrial Power
by Italian Council

ROME. Nov. -tH1-Benitc Mus
solini today held seven or the cab
inet's thirteen portfolios and was in
exclusive personal control Of q new
Iy created formidable mechanism
for the protection Of the fascist re-
gimc against all attacks. conspira-
cies and insults Of its enemies.
So far as offenses against the
government or its leader are con-
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,oper Blames His
Brother For Hoax

a. KEwANEE, Ills. Nov. 6.-tPl-in 2
n .readbarc suit, with papers stuffed
his shoes to keep bis bare feet OF
ae cold pavement, Billy cooper
sung son OF John Cooper, missing
re eidding millionaire, yesterday sold
"; apers whose head lines screamed.
millionaire Cooper now bum.
The headline was over story OF
letter Cooper wrote TO the feoria
i.rranscript relating that he was beat
-ng his way west to seek revenge
against his brother, who. he alleged
fooled him about nine million ooi-
lar inheritance in Virginia
Friends have been caring Tor tne
Cooper family left destitute wnen
Cooper disappeared as the hoax was
exposed.
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She fought free. she said, and
ran ten blocks to the county Jail
where she found Sheriff ]. A.
Smith.
When the mother and sheriff
entered the house they found
Perry tossing the blood covered
body of the little girl about the
room in drunken franzy.
Perry was overpowered and TAX
en- to Jail.
When told Of his crime today he
tried to cut his throat with n
safety razor blade. The wound re-
quired sixteen stitches and he Is
In serious condition.
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MEXICO CITY. Nov 6.--Alvaro
Obregon, former president Of Mex
leo, onearmod general whom as
sassins' bullets seem 10 miss. is
being swept toward the presidency
again. Hailed as the "only Mexican
strong enough 20 prevent revolu-
tions," Obregon IL riding on the top
Of q tidal wave Of enthusiasm. A
constitutional amendment barring
former presidents from running
again Is being put aside by the fed
eral senate and the various states,
through ratification Of an amend
ment.
II is true a part of the Labor
group is supporting Luis G. Mo-
rones. minister or industry. com
merce and labor. but it is believed
that Obregan's followers will be
able to render this opposition inef-
fectual.
Obregon himself has not said he
would make the race. But his entry
into Mexico City recently was in the
nature Of a triumph. lie is staying
with President Gales at Chapultepec
Castle. she White House OF Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-11-06
THREE MISSING in
CREATLAKES GALE

ERIE, Pa, Nov. 6.-tFl-The fate
Of two men and woman, adrift on
Lake Erie on two wrecked barges,
was undetermined today, 36 hours
after barges broke away from the
tur harrington of Buffalo during a
storm off this port Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Plew OF
Buffalo. were rescued from one of
the wrecked boats last night.
Another barge, the Freedom, Is
near New York state line and Il res
cue crew has gone to the scene 70
attempt to take a man and a woman
reported on board. The third barge
the st. Catherine with DanneuNeh'
New York City, on board. has not
been located and is believed to have
foundered.
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Jewish Students
Will Build House

AUSTIN, Tex, Nov. 6.-Jswish
students of the University Of Texas
have Just received word that the
drive for funds 20 build the proposed
Hostess House will begin Jan. !. Mrs.
David Lcfkowltz Of Dallas made this
announcement. and stated further
that the $4,000 needed 10 build the
house will raised. and perhaps the
building started inside OF twelve
months time.
In the planned structure there Will
be facilities for housing number ot
Jewish students, reading rooms and
library. an auditorium-in fact,
every convenience for a home OF this
kind. The drive for this fund has
been stayed until after Christmas
bccaues OF various other projects
which now confront the Jewish peo-
pie of Texas.
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OFFERS CHANGE
In REGULATIONS

MEXICO CITY. Nov. 6.-tPl-
President Gales has presented to
congress a bill which would regu-
late article 1870 Of the Mexican con-
stitution so as to permit foreign
colonies, in which Spanish is not
spoken, to have foreign clergymen
for a six-year period.
During this period such foreign
ministers would be compelled TO
agree TO teach their religion, TO
native born Mexicans. The purpose
is to have Mexican citizens at the
err Of six years qualified to succeed
all foreign ministers.
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new STORE WILL
OPEN AT PHARR

PHARR, Tex, Nov. Ga large
Try goods and ready-to-wear store
will occupy the building formerly
occupied by the Fox firm, located on
lark avenue. A fine stock Of goods
nd up-to-date ready 10 wear ma
rial for both men and women will
stocked in order that the needs
=. this end Of the Valley may be
- we'd.
~ harr is said to be the logical
&c and location for one Of the
rest and finest stores south OF
Antonio.
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Prisoners Hold Up
Jailor And Escape

STIGLER, Okla, Nov. 6.-tP)-
Three prisoners in the Haskell coun-
ty Jail Thursday forced Bob FOLSOM,
jailer at the point of gun, to re-
lease them, locked him in cell and
escaped. Officers were unable to-
day to learn how the trio obtained
the gun.
The men who escaped were Jack
Baker, charged with adultery; Jesse
re Hart, larceny and Alvin Knoy.
larceny
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Fire RACES In
Ancient Village

TEMPLE, Tex. Nov. 6.-tPl-Two
stores, a confectionery, a barber shop
and two vacant store buildings COM
prising the west portion Of the busi-
ness section Of the historic village
of Salado, was destroyed by fire of
undetermined origin Friday night.
The loss is estimated at between
$4,000 and $4,000.
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Attorney General Rules
ON Salaries For WiUeS

writer, "but I. as housewife. get
not one cent for my own needs.r
The attorney generals office re-
ported "there is no law which COM
pels a husband to pay salary 10
his wife for housework or to make
payment for any purpose.
The opinion pointed out, how
ever, that the Law "does impose
uron the husband the obligation
to support his wife in manner
suitable 70 her station in iifc and
this always includes considera-
tion Of bis income
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Liquor CrazedMan Found
Tossing Murdered Infant

CARRUTHERSvILLE, No., Nov.
6.-tP'-When lieuor crazed
man attempted 20 attack Mrs.
Joseph Maltz last night she fled
screaming for aid and left her
baby daughter. three years old, In
bed. When she returned with an
of ficer the baby was dead and A.
u. Perry, 4o.' was tossing It's body
In the air.
Mrs. Maltz was at home with
her baby about 10 O'Clock wnen
Perry Is said to have entered
armed with n knife and revolver
and attempted TO attack the young
mother.
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All Teachers In
State Association

PHARR, Texas. Nov. 6.-Thc forty
six teachers in the Pharr-San Juan
public school system boasts Of one
hundred per cent membership i'm tho
State Teachers association, accord
ing to Superintendent ]. Lee Stam-
baugh.
All teachers are Of one accord In
believing that this organization is
doing and has done n great deal Tor
the profession and are glad or the
opportunity to support it in any way
possible.
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Explosion Injuries
Several Workingmen

KANSAS CITY. Kans.. Nov. 6.-tPl
Seven men were injured, one Sc
verely. when an explosion wrecked
the fertilizer department of the Will
son and Company packing company
here today.
The explosion was believed to have
been caused by spontaneous COM
bustion. Officials estimated the dam
age at $4,000.
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HARLINCEN SLOT
MACHINES TAKEN

\ Six slot machines disappeared off
as many counters in Harlingen yes
terday but the police have not done
anything about IL, in fact they are
not even expecting to have il re-
ported to them.
Ii happened just like this. Sheriff
H. &. Nichols was riding along
through his home town yesterday
and noticed the slot machines on the
counters. There is law against
their operation 40 he took an the
machines in sight. there were about
six, put them in his car and brought
them to headquarters in Browns
Vile where they repose now