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The Washington times., 1928-03-16
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BY international News Service
PARIS, March 16.-Tukeji-
rae, Indian prince and former
Maharajah Of Indore, who is
to marry Miss Nancy Ann
Miller, Of Seattle, Wash, in
India tomorrow; won his
American bride-to-be through
a strange courtship IF silence,
it was revealed today by Flu
ropean friends Of the ex-ruler
Of Indore.
Court With Music"
The ex-maharaiah's love song,
his friends said, was one without
words and with music that only
he and his fiancee could hear and
understand.
Reveals Romance
I'll IA strange ronlance. which
began iii the United States. shifted
to- Europe when both happened to
be visiting here at the same time.
To his intimates in a select circle
of orientaIs and Europeans. the IN.
dian Prince was known as avery
diffident man. A woman member
of this little group, whose title is
scarcely known in America. but
whose rank equals that of the for
mer maharajah. gave interesting de-
tails Of the courtship to Interna-
tional News Service today.
''They--the ex.maharajah and
Miss MiIler-sat for hours at a
time facing each other without say
ing word" said the informant.
II have seen them that way on
terraces at Cannes, Geneva, Anhalt
and other places. The Indians
Continued on Page 3, Column 81
The Washington times., 1928-03-16
TOLD VIII [:
IN PHONE
TALK

RICHMOND, Va, March is.
The sound of a shot in the
still hours of early morning
the cry: "Godl GodI I have
killed Elsie; I have killed poor
Elsie; what am I going to
dot"
Letters the Basis
These words, alleged to have
been sobbed aloud by John Wesley
Faison, coupled with his protesta-
tions Of mad, unreasoning love
for Mrs. Elsie Holt Snipes, poured
in burning phrases into series
of letters, constitute the founda-
ton Of the prosecutions case
against Faison. charged with the
murder of Mrs. Snfpes and On his
second trial in Hastings Court.
Girl Heard Him
The reported exclamation ct
EaisuIi was presented YESTERDAY
Afternoon in the testimony Of Miss
/
sister in Apartment 5, 3131 Han.
over avenue, directly above the
apartment in which Mrs. Snipeg
was fatally wounded the night or
November Is. 1927.
The evidence of Miss Wright is
the closest approach to "eye-wit-
ness'' testimony in the prosccus
TONS case, which is knitted i'm
entirety from a chain OF circum.
stance. In consequence. it Is on
this point that the defense will COM
centrate its attack and. as revealed
in the opening statement Of L. Q.
Wendenburg, the defense will SUBJ
NIT that Miss Wright mlsunder-
stood Faison's alleged cry-that. in
telephoning his wife of the tragedy
he actually cried: 'God. God!
Elsie, poor Elsie has shot herself;
what am l going to do?"
Precise and Sure
It was noted, however, that after
Miss Wright had offered her testi.
mony in a manner precise and as
sured, the defense counsel made
no effort to question the accuracy
of her memory on cross-examina.
ton.
Five witnesses-Miss Wright, DR..
J. NJ. Whitfield, city coroner: Mrs.
Minnie Wade, DR.. Robert Bybee
and Mason Smith, the last three
having been guests Of Mrs. Snipes
the night of her death, were
called to the stand yesterday, their
testimony being followed by the
Dear Little Wife" letters from
Faison to, Mrs Snipes, letters pun.
gently sentimental. lavish with enc
dearing terms, ana declaring an
ardent, hysterlcal love.
commemorative Attorney Satter-
field, on the theory that Fajson
in jealous rage fired the weapon
which killed the young woman,
laid emphasis on letter Of threat.
ening tone, written on the station.
airy of a Richmond hotel, in which
the accused declared Il am beside
myself with jealousy and intimated
that what he believed to be her
TURN OVER
The Washington times., 1928-03-16

Emil Ludwig's article on Wash.
ingtOn will be featured in Sun
days Washington Herald. Order
your copy now.
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new HOPE. F0S,
lost PLANE

Faint hopes for the rescue Of
the lost transatlantic flIers was
revived today with the receipt Of
advices by the State Department
that an unidentified plane had
been sighted by a Canadian Pacific
railroad construction gang in an
isolated section about Is miles
northeast Of GFeenville, Me.
The report camet to the State
Department from the Canadian
Legation.
by IDterna tioDaI News Service
LONDON. March 16.-While II
is generally felt certain that Capt
Walter r. Hinchliffe and the Hon,
Elsie Mackay are lost, Mrs. Hinch'
life, wife of the intrepid British
ace" today still chung to the
hope that her husband had been
picked up by some vessel at sea.
II am still waiting and hoping
for the best" Mrs. Hinchliffe told
international News. Service today.
For three nights she has been
practically without any sleep. Her
long vigil is beginning to tell upon
her. Her face appeared drawn and
wan and her eyes seemed to have
lost their confident look. though she
bravely tried not to show her fears.
Gloom pervades the palatial home
OF Lord Inchcape, which Miss
Mackay left 10 essay a transatlantic
flight. Hope has practically been
abandoned by members of the house
hold. Lord Jnchcape himself is in
Egypt.
In official flying circles all hope
for the filters has been abandoned.
The Washington times., 1928-03-16
Man Burned by Acid
Succumbs in Hospital

Acid burns suffered during an
altercation with woman resulted In
the death early today In Freedmen's
rInsnital OF Daniel Freedman. colored.
AZ Of 435 N st. N. w
freedman told police that the acid
1,aA been thrown on him by Emma
Tord. she is being held to await the
outcome of an inquest.
The Washington times., 1928-03-16
HUSK|ES BRING
TOWN RELIEF
b. International News Service

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich,
March 1.-THE snowbound village of
Detour was once more. in touch with
the outside world today after an
isolation lasting more than two
weeks.
DR.. John f. Deadman. driving a
dog team to a sled laden with medi-
cine and food. mushed quietly into
the village. early today. The tired
hukies burrowed deeply into the
snow for their well-earRed rest. DIR.
Deadman. weary with the strain of
two-day journey of SO miles, sought
the first availab BILE shelter.
DR.. Deadman's achievement was
all the more remarkable in view Of
the fact that he has only one leg.
The Washington times., 1928-03-16
State Will Fix Blame
For Dam Break
by International News Service

LOS ANGELES March 16.-Whie the ndomltable people
devastated Clara River Valley stuck to their task
digging the debris and wreckage strewn in the
wake Francis Dam flood today the State OF Cali
fornia took firm hand in the investigation to fix the blame
the breaking of the huge dyke which took toll OIL
hundreds of lives and millions in property loss.
, 1928-02-14
Shipping News.

The biplane Santa Maria" made a
call at Frederiksted on Sunday and left
again the same afternoon tor San Juan
carrying passengers both ways. Landing
was made at Prosperity green which it is
reported did not come up to expectations.
However it seems that no survey OF
landing fields was made at this end OF the
, 1928-02-14

Saturday morning some blood stains.
half smoked cigarettes. match sticks,
and greasy paper were found in the
Bandstand. AS this is a public struc-
ture the matter was brought to the at
tention of Police Inspector Ebbesen and
Sergeant Thomas, and we hope that the
Police will have a vigiiant eye on those
persons, who frequent the bandstand
at night and fail % conduct them
selves in proper manner, and further,
it is our opinion that since some people
treat the bandStand in such a ridiculous
manner. as even the children are al
lowed to go in there and walk upon
the benches and carry dirt up there, it
would be a good thing if a rule be made
that the stand be used solely for the CUR
pose it was built, namely, for the bands to
give their concerts, and other official
functions, as 0 ca3ion calls for. A lock
could be placed upOn the door. The blood
stains referred to should be removed as
they make an ugly appearance.
The Native Brass Band rendered a
program of patriotic selections and other
popular airs in t.,e Bandstand on Sunday
night. A large crowd enjoyed the music.
The large audience was delighted With
the drama my American Wife" shown
IN the theatre last night. Remember
the grand IL reel drama The Vanishing
American" will be exhibited on Thursday
night. Read handbiIIs distributed last
night.
To-day is known as St. Valentines
Day. Some persons exchange ST. Valen-
tines cards on this day. (Feb. IA.
Passengers by s. S. "Catherine" Feb.
18th and 18th. From San Juan, z. R.
Andrew j. Steelman, John E. Lamiell,
Chas. G. Cove. Eugene r. White. George
L. Dederlck, Frank Coulter, Fernando
Vinas and WendoIyn Kitnurse. From
St. Thomas Capt. L. W. Wright, Gerda
Olsen, Owe Olsen, Alma Alderman, Bea-
trice Calender, Rosita Barry, OrvilIe
Koch, Roma Tnage, AxeI Thage,. M.
Vega Sofa, E. Robes Peres, Arthur Hal
ligan, Everhardt Lovgren, Christina Jan
nasy and Thomas 6. Barber. For St
Ihomas-DonaId Van Lean Downs, Fair
man Rogers Furness, Arthur w. Joseph,
George Conrad, Lucy Gillette. Josiah d.
johnson, George L. Carter, Aubrey
Walker, Victoria Robes, Revd. William
Allen and Reginald Allen.
, 1928-02-14

The S. S. "Catherine'' arrived at
port en- Sunday morning, discharged 4
tons of cargo and sailed at 200 p. m.
TIE schooner Resolution" sailed for
St Thomas at 500 p. m. yesterday with
mails and passengers, May Jackson, Mil
dred Christensen, Hans Christensen,
Lehn Christensen and Rcsalia Benjamin.
, 1928-02-14
LOCAL

Governor Evans was entertained at
dinner in Frederiksted last Saturday
evening by the Hon. Miles Merwin.
Among those who made the round trip
on the IS Katherine" returning on Sun.
day last, were Mr., E. R, White, super.
lntendent, Division of Foreign Mails,
and Mr.. Charles c.. Cove, Division of
Transportation, both of the Bureau of
the Second Assistant Postmaster Gener~
al, Washington. They were accompa-
lied by Post Office Inspector John E.
S LamielI, and Mr.. 6. L Dederick, chief
@lerk of the Railway Mail Service at San
Juan, Porto Rico. Their mission here
is chiefly 10 connection with the propos.
ed establishment of a power boat mail
route between Christiansted and St. Tho
mas to replace the sailing vessel contract.
or the extension of the FaiardO-St. Tho
mas route to Christiansted. In either
event it is contemplated to put into effect
a schedule of saiIings whereby the mail
from the States and Porto Rico now re-
celved Wednesdays will arrive here
around noon Tuesdays, the outgoing mail
to be dispatched the same afternoon in
stead Of Monday night As at present,
which arrangement would place the in
coming man mere some eighteen hours
ahead OF existing schedule and extend
the lime in which to catch the outgoing
mail accordingly, with this added advan
taRe that an opportunity may be avail
able bctV cen. arrival and departure OF
the boa TO reply to correspondence re-
ceived the same day. This service will not
affect that row performed by the IS. Ca
therl e" over the weekend.
Mails for the schooner Resolution
closed at 800 p. m. yesterday.
An inviting tea, refreshment and rest
room is opened up on the first fonl of
this printing office. Miss Edith Martin
and Miss F. de Chabert are in charge.
According to cablegram received YES
terday Mr.. and Mrs. H. Berg en- route
to St. Croix arrived at San Juan on the
IS. San Lorenzo" yesterday.
A thorough bred Kentucky Jack ar
rived by the catherine" this trip for
Mr.. Casper Holstein. Estate Jerusalem.
A pair was shipped but the jenny died
en- route from New York to Porto Rico,
, 1928-02-14
Us NAVAL RADIO STATION.
CHRISIlANSlED, ST. CkUIX.
FEBRUARY 18th, 1873.
Courtesy o. The Associated FTeSS.)

(C0UTteSy o. tbe Associated FTeS@.)
New York. lie Naval Bill rrcviding
for APPROPRIATIONS Of seven ltIGled ed
tolty million collars Tor WtrshiIs co"-
stiuc.lvn was condemned asst tight IN a
resolution adopted by The NaucraI Coun-
Gil OF Churches.
Washington, The Navy Dusrmert
a|unUurceu yesterday that hereatt,l j'he
Navy Department would purchase all
clothing and other supplies On conf r
instead of having them marui8ct
for the Department as previously Of
Mexico City. Several rebels Mere
ecuted by the Federal forces yesterd,
and a number captured, according to deS
patches received today.
Washington. The famous French fly
ers CCstes and Joseph Lebrix who left
Montgomery, Alabama, yesterday for
Washington arrived today.
Washington. A sesplane Of nineteen
fifteen vantage was flown here today by
Conldr. C.. Richardson Of tie Navy. The
plane recently was found III The Grating
IN which 1t had been Genvered 10 the
Navy by the Curtis Company after more
mUuern aircraft was beng used. This
plane was delivered to fiji out an old con
tract and was stored away.
New York. Germany and the Unite
States were officially cUuntc 81 W ie
phone today.
Washington. Herbert Hoover
Senator Wills as prospective candid
for the Republican Pr...utnL.aI IN
ZION we've invited to outline their viz
on prohibition.
Manaeua, Nicaragua. An Amerjt
Magaz re writer has arranged 10 ne
the rebel leader Sardino and expects &
spenG d lew weeks hele to gather mate
rial tor stories aud articles. He arrived4
here yesteld day and expects 10 continue
in d tew Gays Oh his ttIp 10 u.llt lie
famous rebel General SahuiL0.
, 1928-02-14

island as was
likely there WOl
choice. The fl
looked over it is ,ua
satisfactory. The r.. bic W
Bay is that it is far Jm :
and in a place ike this without RAJ
transportation planes must operate
the towns to afford the fullest adyant
coming or going.
, 1928-02-14

Governor Evans was entertained at
dinner in Frederiksted last Saturday
evening by the Hon. Miles Merwin.
, 1928-02-14

A thorough bred Kentucky jack ar
rived by the Katherine" this trip for
Mr.. Casper Holstein, Estate Jerusalem.
A pair was shipped but the jenny died
en- route from New York to Porto Rico.
, 1928-02-14

To-day is known as St. Valentines
Evening star., 1928-05-11
THE EVENING STORY

The little occurrence stayed by her.
She had liked his face and his voice
so much OF course she would never
see him again. but he had created a
pretty memory for her.
But the next day he was there again
A nod of recognition passed between
them As she took her scat he. turned
round and spoke to her
II have been thinking about your
plan" he said did you intend 70
have the sink IN front of the window.
1T ought to be there hadn't hadn't ~.
Delly returned seriously. Then one
could look out while washing dishes
or preparing vegetables"
Exactly. Now here Is little plan
that I drew" He handed her paper.
IL looks very professional" muir
INJURED Delly.
II am an architect and specialize
In small houses. Small houses are quite
fad with me. They are so much more
comfortably, ordinarily, than the big
ones"
II was all very exciting and interest
ing The thirei day he was there again,
and the fourth. Then Delly realized
that she was humbug and must tell
him So
Il want to tell YOU" she faltered
that my house plan was Just play. l
drew for fun I never expect to have
any home Tor years and years. except
nv dream house" Tears came to her
eyes as she pleaded to him for under
standing.
"I see he said Well. / suppose a
dream house is better than none. but
I've never even had that, though I've
planned dozens Of homes for other
people
Just then waiter called him to the
telephone. and while he was gone Delly
slipped away.
She didn't 60 to that place next DAY
nor for many days following. An at
tack of tonsilitis confined her to ner
own room and she lay, listening TO the
street noises and thinking about her
dream house and-him. The one vas
quite as impossible as the other.
She knew now that she would re1er
see him again. How could she? She
didn't know who he was he didn't
know who she was But she treasured
the little completed plan that had the
marks of his pencil upon 1t.
She was very sick and sad and forlorn
and a great nuisance to Mrs. Graham,
as she knew
Then one day she awakened from
troubled sleep to find something ON the
bed beside her--a long box that Sarah
the maid must have placed there while
Evening star., 1928-05-11

duetion today by Senator Cutting, Re-
publican, New Mexico.
The group also includes proposed
amendment declaring any candidate
who violates the laws regulating nor1i-
nation or election shall be ineligible for
membership In either house OF Con-
gress
Another bill would create a con-
sressionai agency. which would audit
reports OF candidates and investigate
credentials and report to Congress
facts In connection with contest cases.
Candidates for President and Vice
Evening star., 1928-05-11

she slept. she opened 1t with trem-
bling hands. A florists boxl And
within Joyous pink roses And cardl
She could not read the card for mo-
mcnt then slowly she made out the
name Daniel oHara, and underneath
ne had scrihbled.
II have had a great time locating
you. They tell me you are sick. hope
these roses will cheer yol Won't YOU
send me worda" Then followed his
address.
So II came about that within year
Deilys dream house was lovely
reality. And because her husband drew
the plan for 1t himself there was room
for the kitchen range and the sink was
under the window
tt.upyfaght ln2Sf
Evening star., 1928-05-11

your Summer and vaca-
ton needs. as well as pres
ent requirements. from the
host of smart sports and
tailored models included,
The variety Of styles and
color combinations is most
unusual.
Evening star., 1928-05-11
Generals to Attend Conference.

Mai Gen. b r Cheatham. Brig, Gen.
r. H. Pope and Brig Gen. william E..
Horton of the Quartermaster Corps and
other high ranking officers will attend
the final session of the season OF the
quartcrmaster training conference. to be
held at Picardi's Cafe 14i7 New York
avenue. May %. at 8 pm, In addition
TO the usual instructional features there
will be a buffet supper and smoker, II,
all OF which the Washington Chapter
Of the 0uartermaster Association Will
take nart
Evening star., 1928-05-11

in large section Of the country from
Santos TO the interior. The young
coffee and cotton plants were stripped
by the hail until only bare stems werd
left standing.
In Santos uprooted trees damaged
neighborine buildings. while many sse-
tons were under water. which put the
street lights out Of commission.
Evening star., 1928-05-11
ELECTION REFORMS
PROPOSED IN BILLS
Senator Cutting Prepares 5 Meas
ures Aimed to Correct
Existing Conditions.
ny the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
Legislation dealing with the nomiila-
ton and election OF Federal officials, ih-
cluding the President and Vice Fresi..
dent, and proposing a constitutional
amendment. giving Congress the power,
to leeislate with respect to congressional
nominations and elections. is proposed
in Ave related bills prepared for intro
Evening star., 1928-05-11

President would be limited 70 expendi-
ttlres OF $4,000 In any one state or
$4,000 In the Nation a. . whole. Ex-
penditures for election would be limited
TO an amount three times as great rs
the pre-nomination expenditures.
No limit Is placed on individual con-
tributions up 10 80 days before elec-
tion. but In the last month such con-
tributions are limited to $4,000 and
In the last Is days to 5000.
Evening star., 1928-05-11

No North American Holding Company.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1928-05-11
HAIL HITS COFFEE CROP.
Brazilian 0ptton Also Damaged by
Heavy Storm.

SAC PAUIO. Brazil, May IL R.-
damage to the coffee and cotton crops
Evening star., 1928-05-11
For Many
Occasions

The styles included are
suitable for street. ONCE.
golf, tennis, shopping,
and vacation wear. The
strictly sports Frocks are
specially cut to give free
dom of motion.
Evening star., 1928-05-11
Delly's Dream House.

n A TSS NuGENT slid along the
NH counter to Delly Wilson and
w slipped newspaper clipping
u into her hand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-29
WOMANFAILS
TO REMEMBER
Victim of Attack At
Lufkin Fails to Re-
call Crime

LUFKIN, Tex, May 29.-(P,-
Hope that the recovery Of Mrs.
John Laing, wife of a Houston paint
er and paperhanger. who was club
bed to death by midnight assailants
here two weeks ago, might lead to
a definite clue and arrest of the
criminals. fled when the woman de-
clared she remembered nothing Of
the attack.
Although she had not fully recov-
cred from injuries received at the
time her husband and her two
young sons beaten. Mrs. Laing was
able to talk to officers and news
papermen, it was announced here
Tuesday.
She said she and ner husband and
the two boys. Robert and John, Jr..
arrived here in their automobile from
Houston at night and went directly
to the vacant dwelling where Laing
was TO work the next day.
Further than that" she said. Il
know nothing of what took place un-
til ! woke up in the hospital here. |
do not know who struck me. II
must have been done when I was
asleep"
Her two sons were badly wounded
by the mysterious assailant. One
has left the hospital and the other
is expected 70 be out within a few
days.
Meanwhile authorities have lost
hope that the authors Of the mur-
derous attack, motive for which is
still lacking. can be arDrehsndsd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-29
TAXCUT BILL
BECOMESLAW
Act With Slice of 222
Million Is Signed
By Coolidge

WASHINGTON. May 29.-(P)-The
tax reduction bill was signed today
BY President Coolidge.
The measure, which now 10 law,
provides for an estimated annual re-
duction in tax payments Of $222,-
$4,000.
However, the cut in government
revenue under the act is estimated at
only Sl55. 100000 for the next fiscal
year beginning July /. the full force
Of the reduction not being felt until
the following fiscal year.
Corporations are the chief bene-
ficiaries under the new act which
makes virtually no changes in the
present individual income tax rates.
The law provides:
Reduction Of the corporation tax
from l3 1-2 te IL per cent. Loss in
revenue Sl23.45o. .000
Increase in exemption allowed cor
porations from $4,000 TO $500. Loss
$4,000, 900.
Repeal Of the 5 per cent automobile
tax. Loss s66,000 900.
Increase in exemptions in admis-
sions tax from IS cents to IS. Loss
17.O0o.00
Increase in exemption from 10 per
cent tax on club dues from $40 to
S25. Loss 100000.
INCREASE from $4,000 TO ssO. 900
Continued On page twcl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-29

ON BUS mail
Valley-Wide Meeting
To Be Held Here
Tuesday Night

Bus mail service between Browns
vile and Mission will be the sub
ject of a conference at the federal
court room in Brownsville at 8
o'clock Tuesday night, called by the
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
In which all Valley secretaries and
others have been invited to partici-
pate.
5. NJ. Gaines Of Fort Worth, super
intendent Of the eleventh division
railway mail service, who is in the
Valley investigating the proposed bus
service and receiving proposals, has
been requested to attend the con-
ference.
The object of the conference. as
announced by the Brownsville Cham
ber Of Commerce, is to ascertain the
needs of the various Valley com
munities in connection with the pro-
posed bus mail. Every community
has been requested TO have a repre-
sentative present.
While no definite plans have been
evolved In regard 70 the proposed
Continued on pSge ten.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-29

NEGRO FREED BY
= =
ACCUSER AFTER Is
y y y
YEARS IN PRISON

COLUMBIA, S. c., May 29.-tP)-
Conscience and justice have set
Ben Bess, Florence county negro,
free-after thirteen long years be-
hind the bars an innocent man.
The woman whose testimony sent
the negro to prison on charges of
assault for a thirty year term has
filed an affidavit, part of which
reads:
"Since have not much longer 10
live, / hereby desire Ms much as
possible 10 undo the great wrong
have done this negro, Ben Bess,
and I hereby declare my testimony
upon the trial of this case to be
untrue"
Justice acted when Governor
Richards gave Bess u full pardon.
When Bess went to the peni-
tentiary he had some property. He
lost this and when he was given his
freedom he was destitute. Cover
nor Richards sought to have finan-
cial aid given the man from the
state contingena fund, but was told
that no legal means of doing so
existed. The governor then ex-
pressed the hope that the South
Carolina legislature at its next ses-
sion would take steps to right the
grave injustice done this negro
A Columbia newspaper has start
ed fund for Bess and this has
reached 1864.