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however. when Defense Attorney
Walsh took the witness stand 10
s,lnnort his motion for three alienlsts
from outside the state to examine ms
client for traces of insanity. Ihe
court overruled the motion and tns
plea from the witness box, While
Keves took the opportunity to ask
Walsh if the Hickman defense was
not being paid for by a fund raised
in his former hcne town, Kansas
CITY, Walsh denied this and added
that he had been paying expenses
out of his own pocket. as the Hlck-
man family was unable to finance
the defense of his client.
The day that the first evidence
in the case was presented brought
Thomas Hickman, father of the
prisoner, into court, where heretofore
the only other representative of the
family had been the confessed killers
brother, Alfred.
Thomas Hickman, who is divorced
from the prisoners mother, Mrs. Eva
Hickman, is railroad worker from
FL Paso. The mother Of the prisoner
has not yet put in an appearance
at the trial, although she arrived
here several days ago from Kansas
City.
AT 2:3O o'clock this afternoon, five
days and several hours after Hickman
was first called to trial, the initial
evidence in the case went into the
record.
This was a deposition, read by
Walsh, and signed by BENJAMIN H,
Bailey, of Hartford, Ark, birthplace
of the prisoner. He expressed the
belief that Hickmans maternal grand
father. Otto Buck, had been insane.
A second deposition from Thomas
Lewis, brother-in-law of Hickman's
mother, said that Lewis believed Otto
Buck had been insane ana subject
to fits. Cross examination revealed
in the deposition brought the adj
mission from Lewis that he never
had seen Buck in a fit nor had he
ever talked much with him. Lewis
expressed the idea that he thought
Hickman must have been insane
tc do what he did,"
Lewis also declared that he thought
Becky Buck, Hickman's maternal
ctIlO WA4C VI O1IO, "
have been insane.
Coming down to the next genera
ton, several dispositions referred to
Hickman's mother, Mrs. Eva Hickman,
as having attempted suicide by taking
poison seven or eight years ago.
His father, Thomas Hickman, came
in for attention at the hands of
other dispositions, whose signers told
of the elder Hickman's alleged at
tentions to other women and his
reported departure from Hartford
with another mans wife.
When court adjourned until to-
morrow morning Walsh was still In
the midst of reading the insanity
dispositions.
The jury which was chosen finally
today is composed of four women,
all described as housewives, and eight
men, with two alternates, a, man
and a woman. OF the men, there
are no court records of three to
show their occupations. The re-
nainder are made up of two retired
business men, a retired army colonel,
a mercharS, a farmer and, citrus
grower. All members of the jury
are middle aged or over.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-31
AL SMITH
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Religious tolerance is an article of
our national faith" he said. "We
hold above all else that our govern
nlent and our religion must be kept
apart. At this time there are move
ments in the land which endanger
this American doctrine
"We want no Senator Heflin in the
republican party. AS a party we
should make such declaration in our
platform.
Colossal expenditure of money in
the Pennsylvania and Illinois republi-
can primaries was only an indication
of a situation that has arisen in many
states and nationally.
"The unregulated use of great sums
in elections and primaries is a des-
perate danger to a republic. AS a
national party, we must face this.
1--WE must pass a federal law as may
properly curb the practice nationally,
and thereby Set an example for the
states to follow"
Placing primary Importance on the
farmers plight, which he said was due
to lack of organization, the speaker
declared the party must make up it's
mind as to what should be done to
help the farmer organize, and then
advocate it openly as party policy. "
Discussing prohibition he said the
party must decide to repeal or modify
the Volstead act, or else decide to set
about enforcing it, whatever the cost.
mo law that is consistently broken
can be other than fostering sore, y
he declared.
Reviewing the democratic admin
stration's record from 1912 to 1921,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-31
KELLOGG PEACE
PROPOSAL 0. K. D
BY STRESEMAN

BERLIN, Jan. 80 (R-Secretary Kel-
logg's invitation to France to join
with the United States in establishing
a series of peace pacts was charac-
terized by Dr. Gustav Stresemann, the
foreign minister, in the reichstag to-
day as gratifying to Germany
"It is a cause of satisfaction that
the United States in this matter
showed active interest in the security
problems" said DR.. Stresemann, "and
it is to be hoped that thereby the
Geneva discussions on this subject will
receive new impetus"
The minister's reference to the
United States came in connection with
discussion of Germany's memoran-
dunn forwarded to the Prague meet
ing of the league of nations security
committee. He declared that no coun-
try in the world had done more for
the solution of the problem Of in
ternetional security than Germany,
saying: 1--WE are disarmed; we have
concluded. Locarno agreements; we
have committed ourselves to The
Hague arbitration tribunal for the adj
judication of al juridical conflicts and
have created network of arbitration
and compromise treaties.
The climax of his speech came when
he asserted that the cry for security
by certain circles in France was "a
piece of hypocrisy, for which the world
will not stand longer"
Vigorous shouts of bravo" from
every part of the house greeted this
statement. The best security for
France, in his opinion, lay in the Lo-
carno treaties, not only because Ger
many thereby renounced force, but
because Great Britain had pledged her,
self as guarantor of these treaties.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-31
DOUGLAS HAIG
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Haig," Mr.. Kellogg cabled.
"The American people have grateful
recollections of the splendid spirit of
unity which subsisted between Field
Marshal Haig's forces and the Ameri-
can troops during the World war and
sympathize most deeply with the Brit
ish nation at this time"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-31
MEXICAN CHANGE
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union committee was preceded by a
vivacious debate, in which the oppos-
ing viewpoints we're supported chiefly
by Charles Evans Hughes, of the
United States, end Honorio Puey-
redon, Argentina, and Rafael Urbina,
Mexico.
Judge Urbina maintained alone, in
a striking speech, the Mexican pro-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-31
French FIiers Reach
Mexico City From
Guatemala City Sunday

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 80 tP-The
next flight of the French aviators
Dieudonne Costes and Joseph Lebrlx
will be a long one-from Mexico City
in an air line across the Gulf OF
Mexico to New Orleans, distance
of about 1000 miles.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-31

not profitably employed, the drive
fer constructive economy will go on.
If we cannot reduce expenditure or
check its growth we can and will
see to it that every increase is amply
justified, and if we are obliged to
spend more we can and will see that
that more is spent wisely
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-31
DRUNK DRIVER
ADMITS GUILT;
FRIEND ARGUES

Juan Noriega, arrested on charge
of driving car while intoxicated, walk
Cd in the court of Police Judge w: q
Jack yesterday, and pleaded guilty
THE Judge sentenced him to pay fine
of $50 and spend 80 days in the city
Jail. -,
Luis Ramirez was with Noriega and
was charged with being intoxicated
He admitted guilt and Judge Jack fined
him SIS. Carlos Galindo was OF the
same party. He told the judge that
he had not been intoxicated and had
only been drinking. VERY well" SAID
the Judge. "Have it your own way
I fine you $40 for drinking"
Evening star., 1928-05-27
NORTH CAROLINA VOTES
CLAIMED BY SMITHITES
Sponsors of New York Governor
Capture Party Organization
in State.
SPECIAL DIspatcb 10 The star.

Special Dispatch t1 The Star,
RALEIGH. n C.. May rs Demo-
Gratis Of the State, meeting simultane-
ously IN the I,75i voting precincts this
afternoon. took the first steps toward
selection Of delegation TO the Houston
convention, but results will not be
fully apparent until the 100 counties
hold their conventions June o, when
the delegates chosen to-day to the
county conventions viii IN turn name
delegates TO the State convention, to
meet here June ~.
The Overwhelming majority Of the
7D-to~30 vote by which the Democratic
State executive committee turned down
the plan sponsored by Senator Simmons
for an unofficial presidential prefer
entail primary shows the extent 10
which the Smith forces have captured
the party organization, and II now
seems altogether probable that Gov.
Smith will get at least half Of the dele
gates from this State, his most ardent
supporters claiming "a nf the "a.
The investigation which two meme
bers Of the Senate investigating COM
nlttee conducted at Raleigh revealed
expenditures by the Smith forces Of
only $4,000. Of which $4,000 was c0ne
tributed by George Gordon Battle, a
native North Carolinian who has praes
ticed law IN New York for many years
and who Is actively identified with the
kmish e8fl ga, ~, u III iAnS,
Evening star., 1928-05-27
BUTLER IS HEADED
FOR KANSAS CITY
G. O. P. Chairman Due There
Tomorrow to Complete
Convention Details.
snnrinl nisnaich 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, May 26,-Wil-
liam M. Butler, chairman of the Re-
publican national committee, will arrive
here Monday to take charge of arrange
ments of the Republican national con-
vention to convene June IL. Mrs. Alvin
T. Hert of Kentucky, vice chairman of
the national committee, will not arrive
until June 3.
National committee headquarters
we're opened here this week with Mai
r. A. Gunnt of Chicago in temporary
charge. He will supervise the pre-
liminary arrangements for the conven-
ton, including the provisions for meet
ing places of the standing committees
Lee Nixon, Sergeant-at-armS OF the con-
vention, also is here.
The committee on arrangements here,
headed by Conrad II. Mann, has been
getting the convention plans in shape
Ample hotel facilities have been pro-
vided for the thousands of visitors who
will come here for convention week
Special entertainment features have
been provided for both man and
woman delegates. The city will be dec
grated and a parade held the night
before the convention opens.
The crowd of visitors probably will
be one of the largest ever to attend a
national nominating convention. DR..
E. B. Clements, national committeeman
for Missouri has received over 10000
requests for tickets. He says he has
only l25 tickets available after pro-
vision has been made for Missouri's 80
delegates and alternates. Surrounding
States also will send many thousand
visitors here.
In spite of the reverses Senator James
A. Reed has had in the presidential
primaries. several hundred Missourians
are planning to go to Houston for the
Democratic national convention. The
Missouri headquarters at Houston will
be at the Bender Hotel.
Most of Reeds friends In this State
have given up hope of the Senator
winning the Democratic nomination.
Their enthusiasm has been chilled con-
siderably since his Endorsement for the
presidential nomination occurred at the
State convention late in February. The
last ditch Reed men insist the Senator
will hold the Missouri delegation to the
last ballot and Missouri's 36 votes in
the convention never will be permitted
to go to AL Smith. Some of the dele
gates, however, are as friendly to Smith
as to Reed. r. c. Afford.
Evening star., 1928-05-27
ARKANSAS Is AGAIN
IN HOOVER COLUMN
Secretary May Get 8 of States IL
Votes at Kansas City Con-
venti0n.
sneelal pl.palch 70 rhe slar.

SpeCiai pspdtch 10 Ihe star.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May 26.-On
the eve Of the great national conven-
tlons the political situation In Arkan-
sas is beginning to clarity to the extent
that a forecast now appears inevitable
The best bet is a minimum of out of
/ / votes for Hoover Possibly the score
will be out OF II by the time the
Kansas City convention Is called TO
order
The probability that President Cool
idge can be induced TO amend his pro-
gram for 1929 scarcely has entered into
the calculations here. Scipio A. Jones
yociferously for Coolidge but with little
hope OF drafting him. Jones Is
claimed by the Lowdenites, but in all
probability he will trail the band
wagon with Hoover at the proper time
The revival of the Coolidge movement
Is considered here as the last desperate
effort To block the Hoover momentum
The efforts of Lowden workers fol-
lowing the appointment Of Judge Mar
tneau, a Democrat, AS Federal Judge
for which Secretary Hoover was un-
Justly blamed, at one time almost
caused stampede here for Lowden
Only two Hoover leaders remained
steadfa3t, and at one time even they
were on the point nf deserting
But events beginning with the Ohio
election and eliminating In the con-
tnual piling up of votes for Hoover
whipped these leaders back into line
The state now Is safely FOR Hoover
again. The rank and file has been so
disposed all along but the rank and
file has little say III such matters,
AL Smiths headquarters claim only
o of the Ia votes in Arkansas, but IN
dicati ms point 10 the unit rule, IN
which case the States Ia votes very
likely will be registered for Smith from
the start FLETCHER CtiENAuLT,
Evening star., 1928-05-27
MARYLAND PARTIES
DECIDE ON CONTROL
Democratic State Convention
Gives Richie His First
Houston Votes.
spectal pl.patch 70 The slar.


BALTIMORE, May 26.-The control
of the two major political parties in
Maryland was definitely determined at
the state conventions held in Baltimore
during this week. The Democratic con-
vention gave Gov Ritehie his first votes
in the national convention when the
States delegation was instructed FOR
him.
The important thing about the Re-
publican convention held yesterday was
not that the States 10 votes were in
structed for Herbert Hoover, because
that was certain, but that Roland r.
riarchant city boss, had such firm
hold on the State machinery OF the
party.
The faction led by o. E. Weller and
Galen l.. TAFT. dubious of the success
of any attack on Marchants control
that they might make, offered a truce
which was accepted. With the Well
ler-Tait people acquiescing in the pro-
gram outlined by the JackSon-Mar-
chant -Broening wing of the party.
prospects for a fight have disappeared
until 1880
The meeting, however, indicated more
clearly than had been previously notice
aele that the Weller wing has been
beaten severely and for while must
be content with a back seat IN party
councils Not to make the defeat too
severe, the Marchant leaders decided,
in the interests OF general harmony,
not 10 oust Mr.. TAFT as chairman OF
the Republican State central commit
tee or Charles w. Main as chairman Of
the Baltimore City committee.
The Democratic convention. held
Tuesday, also was important because II
determined TO some aextent the con-
trolling faction In Baltimore City, which
has been moot question since the
death last Winter of the machine boss,
Frank Kelly. Since his death no test
of strength took place until this week
The results of that meeting indicate
clearly that the Curran~ Ennis faction
is far IN the lead for control In the
city. OF the II city delegates chosen
for the Houston convention, are sup
porters Of or are friendly toward the
leadership Of william Curran and Rob-
ert B Ennis,
Gov. Ritchie was given absolute con-
troll over the delegation which is IN
structed under the unit rule to vote for
him until he releases them, The pro-
poSal was adopted unanimously, indicat-
ing the governors hold on the state
party organization,
FRANKLIN WALTMAN. JR,
Evening star., 1928-05-27
IDAHOANS SURPRISED
BY MONTANA STAND
Leaders Looked for Instructed
Delegation-~Both States 20 Have
II Votes at Kansas City.
sneelhl nlsnateh to rhe star

special lhHnAtrh tp IhF StaF,
BOISE. Idaho, May "a Failure on
the part Of the Montana delegation to
the Republican national convention 10
receive instructions for any candidate
for President came as somewhat of a
surprise To Idaho Republican leaders
because II was known strong efforts
were being made by both the hackers
Of Frank q. lowden aud Herbert
Hoover 10 get the delegation pledged 10
their tavorites. Montana has II votes
In the convention. but will send - dele
gates, each with nalt u vote The num-
her of delegates II the same as Idaho
Between these two States they have
total OF ~ votes, which may have their
bearing on the political situation that
develops before the coming national
convention,
Different Interpretations are placed
on the remarks of Secretary Mellon,
chairman of the Pennsylvania delega-
tlnn, here IN the West and IN Idaho,
While the general impression II that It
was very favorable tn Hoover there are
those who place the Interpretation on II
that most anything can he expected
from the PENNSYLVANIA delegation
and that when the leaders arrive al
Kansas City and the eaueusing starts
the PENNSYLVANIA votes viii have a
strong bearing as to where the presi-
DENTAL nomination will 30,
IL 4, LAWSON.
Evening star., 1928-05-27
|OWANS PROTEST
FARM BILL VETO
Antagonism Springs Up to
Administration and
Hoover.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch TO The star.
DES MONIES, Iowa, May 26--Con-
vention Hall amplifiers apparently will
be unnecessary at Kansas City to carry
the agricultural Vests roar of protest
against the ST Hond failure of the
McNary- Haugen bill to the ears of the
industrial East The failure has brought
an unexpected reaction In Iowa to-
ward the administration and incl
dentally antagonistic to Secretary
Hoover. whose opinion is known to CO.
incide with that of the President
Dan w. Turner of Corning. keynote
at the last Republican State party con-
vention. has declared that the Kansas
City meeting must face the issue of
farm aid squarely, both in its rcsolu-
ton and its nominee. More emphati-
cally if anything than when he deliv-
cred his keynote address two years ago.
Mr.. Turner said Iowa would stand for
former Gov. Lowden and farm plank,
devoid Of "glittering genotalitles.' Mr..
Turner is an Iowa delegate
The Republican party, he said,
has not faced such crisis In so
years as the one which new confronts
it. The issue must be fought out at
Kansas City. where it will be deter
mined who represents the Republican
party, President Coolidge and Eastern
protected industry on one side or the
Republican Congress on the other.
THE second veto message is not
quite so loosely put together as the first
one, but Is just as fallacious in its rca-
soning. If the party refuses to face
the issue and render economic justice
to the Middle West, there IS grave dam
ger of disintegration of party govern
ment and a substitute therefor of bloc
government. J. J. CLIFTON.
Evening star., 1928-05-27
MOODY VICTORIOUS
BY SCANT MARGIN
Breaks With Political Friends
to Avert Smith Stampede
at State Meet.
specisl nispa,ch TO The star

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
AUSTIN. Tex. May 26.--A surprising
accession of Al Smith strength In the
Democratic State convention OF Texas
at Beaumont Tuesday and wednesday
, threatened for time to give the con-
vention's 40 national delegate votes 10
Smith. In the most tumultous scenes
enacted In a similar meeting since
carpet bag" DAYS, Gov. Dan Moody,
who had led a vigorous campaign for
an uninstructed delegation. was barely
able by courageously breaking with
many of his, closest personal and po-
litical friends, to avert the Smith peo-
pie from stampeding the convention
and carrying the votes to Smith, despite
the fact that the majority OF counties
had instructed for a dry platform plank
and an uninstructed delegation to sup
port a dry candidate.
The convention gave a ringing in
dorsement of Jesse II. Jones OF Houston
Democratic national treasurer, com
mended him to the party, and recited
while its delegates were uninstructed as
% candidates that Mr.. Jones was the
choice of the people of Texas for Pres
ident Gov Moody was elected chair
man of the Texas delegation and the
unit rule was invoked. Delegates not
the method of their choosing provided
the most dramatic fight Of the turhu-
lent convention.
Love Is Defeated.
Gov. Moody backed by many Of the
Smith people. had defeated former Ma
tional Committeeman Thomas p. Love
and the constitutional Democrats effort
TO instruct against Smith. by adhering
to the Moody program of an unin-
structed delegation. With the growing
strength Of the Smith forces, led by
John Boyle OF San Antonio. who chal-
lenged former Gov. James +. Fergu-
sons right In the Smith group when
Ferguson attempted TO nominate con-
vention chairman. II was seen Smith
national delegates we're being chosen
and Gov Moody was finally forced to
support a resolution by T. H. Hall,
which provided a committee to pass on
the district selections. The Smith peo-
pie bitterly fought this, and were out
voted 483 to 252.
Jed Adams Of Dallas was reelected
national committeeman from Texas, and
Mrs. Clara Driscoll Sewer of Austin
was elected national committeewoman
succeeding Mrs. j. T. Bloodworth of
Fort Worth.
Put Jones Forth.
Gov. Moody has announced he will
put the name of Jones in nomination
for the presidential nomination at
Houston.
Texas Republicans developed an ex-
pected split IN their convention. with
the organization group sending a dele
CATION instructed for Herbert Hoover.
and the Wurzbach faction sending a
contesting delegation uninstructed.
United States Senator Mayfield made
the opening speech Of his campaign for
! reelection at Sulphur Springs today
g. RAYMOND BROOKS
Evening star., 1928-05-27
CONNECTICUT VICTORY
IS DEMOCRATS GOAL
Party Out to Sweep State If Smith
Wins Nomination at
Houston.
Special Dispatch TO The star.

HARTFORD. Conn May 26,~-Con-
nectictt Democrats will make des-
perate effort TO carry the State at the
November election II. as they now con-
slider practically certain. Gov Smith is
the nominee. II II happens that some
ether candidate is selected at Houston,
the party will hardly do more than go
through the motions and the deserters
win be many, as In 1924, when Davis
was the choice at Madison Square Gar
den instead of Smith. Despite the TACT
that Connecticut has only once since
the second election OF Cleveland IN 1892
gone Democratic~--in 1919. the year OF
the Republican Nationwide split~-and
has only twice~~in 1910 and lDl2~~
elected a Democratic governor, the party
leaders are optimistic over the outlook
Democrats who are looking Tor
sign get encouragement out OF straw
vote conducted by the Hartford Cour-
ant. stalWart Republican newspaper for
MANY wears. While early In the poll
Hoover led Smith, the latter soon forged
TO the front and has kept the lead, with
President Coolidge third Strangely
enough, Senator Hefin Is polling more
votes than any other Democrat except
gmith, In view of the fact that Con-
necticut did not ratify the eighteenth
amendment II Is believed that no little
of the Smith strength Is n protest
against prohibition,
II the plans Of National Committee
man Thomas j 5pellacy are carried
out the Democrats will have their State
headquarters In New Haven and VIII
have regional headquarters at Hartford
and several other places and VIII make
"A special effort to get new voters,
There is nothing IN the way OF evil
dence as 10 how the Connecticut Re-
publican delegates will vote at Kansas
City II II becomes necessary 10 abandon
the effort TO renomnate the Preaident,
II does not now appear that majority
viii favor Hoover ms second choice at
any time, although the Secretary today
is probably the favorite with RepuhlG'
an voters after Coolidge,
III, l. HORTON,