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RETURNS
5 CHARGES IN
PRUETT CASE
Complaint Also Filed
Blaming Youth Who
Battled Cops With
Staying of Mann

DALLAS. Tex, Jan. 1s.-tR)-Five
indictments charging robbery with
firearms we're returned by the Dallas
county grand jury today against Will
liam (Dagger) Pruett, %. who was
wounded last Sunday night in a 80
minute gun fight with detectives
simultaneously, a complaint charg-
ing Pruett with murder for the slay-
ing Of William Mann, 17-year-o!d
high school student, was filed.
Pruett. sought as a suspect in the
Mann killing, refused TO surrender to
officers when they found him in a
Southeast Dallas house until he was
wounded in both legs in an exchange
of shots.
Mann was killed when he stopped
his automobile to wait for a traffic
light to change at an East Dallas
street intersection. A man climbed
into the automobile and Mann fought
with him. The highwaymEn pulled
a pistol and fired. Mann died a few
hours later.
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6 INJURED IN
EXPLOSION OF
DETROIT BOMB
Four Places Wrecked
In Reprisal Move;
2 In Hospital Are
Under Police Guard

DETROIT. Jan. 1s.-lP)-Six per-
sons were injured seriously and a
furniture, motion picture theater. a
grocery and a restaurant were de-
stroyed by an explosion at Gratiot
and Harper avenues about ! a. n, to-
day. Damage was estimated at
$4,000
Police believed the blast was
planned as reprisal for the fatal
shooting of an Italian marcher in a
Columbus day parade here last Oc-
tober.
Two Of the injured are under po-
lice guard in a hospital for question
ing, and third man is held for in
vestigation.
Detectives investigating the blast
said il was caused by gasoline, two
drums Of which were found behind
the furniture store.
The seriously injured are: Jose
Zangaro, SO. and Philip Cusmano, IS,
held as police prisoners in a hos
pital; Mrs. Harriet Umiverdross, So,
Mrs. Elsie Miller. 32; Harry Gorden,
70, and Frank Young, 50. Zangaro
and Cusmano were found pinned un-
der the wreckage.
The third man held is Giralamo
Pecararo, 32, found hiding in the vi
cinity.
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IMPEACHMENT
DEMANDED ON
TEN CHARGES
Immediate Custer Is
Urged In Committee
Report; Say Chief is
Hampering Probe

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 1S.-(R-
Ten charges Of impeachment against
Gov. Henry S. Johnston were report
ed te the Oklahoma house Of repre-
sentatives today by its investigating
committee. Charging the governor
was interfering with the progress or
the investigation, the committee asked
his immediate suspension from Of
flee.
The governor was generally
charged III the committee report ac-
companyIEg the charges, violation OF
the constitution and laws Of the state
of Oklahoma; guilt of wilful neglect
of duty; incompetency; corruption in
office, and Of offeEses involving
moral turpitude.
A standardization OF the charges, as
presented by the committee in its re-
port, follows:
i. Issuance of pardon and restor-
alton Of citizenship TO r. ID. Cross
thwaite.
? Diversion and misappropriation
OF funds paid to y. w. "Buck" Ed
ridge, special agent for the governor.
B. Unlawful issuance Of deficiency
NtAlAAANdtS TOT the banking QepATL~
ment, creating the position Of assist
ant attorney, law clerk and stenogra-
pher for the years 1929.
4. Unlawful issuance OF deficiency
certificate for the banking depart-
ment, creating the position of assist
ant attorney, law clerk, and steno-
grapher for the years 192S-29.
3. The unlawful expenditure OF
money pursuant 10 an illegal con-
tract with one Kirby Fitzpatrick, en-
ployed as a special attorney for the
state banking department.
6. Unlawful issuance Of deficiency
certificate TO continue the state is
sues commission after refusal OF the
legislature To make mn appropriation
for the years 1927-2S.
z. Unlawful issuance Of deficiency
certificate TO continue the state is-
sues commission after refusal of the
legislature 20 make an appropriation
for the year 1928-2g.
8. Unwarranted authorization OF
interference BY militia with orderly
conduct under claim Of right Of mem
Continued on page two.)
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FEDERAL MAN
HEARS PROBE
OF INJECTION
May File Charges Un-
der Narcotic Act;
Administering Drug
Was Customary

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ, Jan. 49,
R)-Possibility Of federal charges Of
violation Of the Harrison anti-nar-
cote act today faced officials Of the
New Mexico Girls Welfare Home
here in connection with the death of
Miss Helen Haskew, IS, an inmate,
last Sunday following an injection
Of twilight sleep.
Announcement has been made by
District Attorney Eugene Luien that
manslaughter charges will be filed
against Bertha Lips, superintendent
Of the home, and Dr.. Evelyn Frisbie,
medical adviser, held responsible for
the death by coroner's jury.
When a joint committee of the
state legislature, headed by Cover
nor r. c. Dillon, yesterday, took up
an official investigation Of the death
and conditions at the home, j. c.
Pieper, federal operative. announced
he was following the evidence close
ly to determine IL those in charge
Continued on page two.)
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Il. S. Bills Loom IN Girls Death
MAY PUNISH u. T.
x = 4
BODY IN SECRET
y = y
FRAT ACTIVITIES

AUSTIN, Jan. 1S.-tRl-Sixty-
seven men students Of the Univer-
sity of Texas and 42 co-eds today
faced limitation OF social activities
for the remainder Of the year be-
cause they allegedly attended
dance given BY Theta NJ Epsilon,
secret intsr-fraternity organiEa-
ton.
Honor councils yesterday placed
them on social probation. The T.
N. T.. dance was said to have been
given December Is.
Theta NJ Epsilon Is a national
fraternity which exists Sub rosa"
in many universities and which is
a considerable political power in
number Of institutions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-18
ARCUEPOWER
OF robson
Discretion in Date of
Oil Land Sales Is
Considered

AUSTIN, Jan. 1s.-tPl-Arguments
in the university land injunction suit
hinged today on the question Of
whether Land Commissioner J. r.
Robson had any discretion in the
matter of the date of sales and their
postponement.
The regents Of the University Of
Texas, through Assistant Attorney
General 9. w. Trueheart and r. Nj.
Tilley, contended Mr.. Robson abused
his discretion in advertising 100000
acres Of mineral rights for sale at
the end Of the year. when oil COM
pany budgets were apt TO be low. and
just before a meeting Of the legisla-
ture. Mr.. Tilley argued the land
commissioner knew a movement was
Continued on page two.D
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REINSTATE HOSPITAL
IN EMERGENCY BILL

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 18.-tP1-A
$4,000 appropriation for hospital
at the College Of Industrial Arts at
Denton was reinstated In the emer-
gency school bill today by the senate
finance committee. The bill, appro-
priating 1880, 0,0ll.73, then was re-
ported favorably 10 the senate.
The committee also voted 70 report
favorably on a bill by Senator " n.
McFarlane Of Graham 70 provide ior
the manufacture OF motor venice
number plates, seals, road signs ana
markers At some suitable place In tne
penitentiary system
The board of control would oe
authorized to use $4,000 OF the state
highway fund TO install machinery
ana equipment for that purpose
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-18

Troops Of the 18th cavalry station
ed at Fort Brown passed in formal
review before Maj. Gen. William
Lassiter, commander of the Sth.
Corps Area, at 9:l5 o'clock Friday
morning.
General Jesus Garcia, commander
Of the 18th. Mexican garrison sta
toned at Matamoros, and General
Gabriel Cervera, military chief Of
the northern district of Tamaulipas,
were guests of General Lassiter at
the review and mounts from the 18th.
cavalry were furnished them during
the maneuvers.
Because Of delay in arrival which
brought the commanding general into
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Texas Dem Would
Eliminate Smith

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1s.-tPl-De-
claration that IL he were able to do SO
he would free the democratic party
from "subyerting influences and re-
publican control" was made in the
house today By Representative Box
of Texas, the minority whip, who re-
Gently recommended that the party
eliminate control Of elements SYM
pathetic to Alfred u. Smith.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-18
Corn at Record
Highs on Drouth
In the Argentine

CHICAGO. Jan. 1S.-tPl-Reports
OF increasing drought damage 10
corn in Argentina pushed corn prices
TO new record heights today. Some
deliveries of wheat and of oats went
also 20 above any level reached here
tofore this season.
Opening 1-2c to / 1-2c higher. corn
subsequently, held near to the initial
range. Wheat started at l-Sc 10
i-265-Sc advance. and afterward
rose a little emore. Oats followed
other grain. Provisions were easy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-18
TEXTBOOK PROBE is
APPROVED BY SENATE

AUSTIN. Tex, Jan. 1s.-tPr-In-
vestigation of the price Of Textbooks
and the desirability OF amending the
free textbook law was approved In
the senate here today on a viva voce
vote. The proposal. put forward by
Senator A. J. Wirtz OF Seguin and Joe
Moore Of Greenyiile, met with no op-
position.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-18
ORIGINATOR OF CORN
COB PIPES is DEAD

OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. ls.-tPl--
Preparations were being made here
today for the funeral of Anton A.
Tibbe. father of the modern corn cob
pipe and the man who put Washing
ton, Mo-. on the map as capital Of the
cola pipe or Missouri meerschAum
ind ktry.
re died Wednesday following a
six-months illncrs. Mr. Tibbe was
20 years old.
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BILL TO BAR
BOLTERS is
GIVEN HOUSE

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 1s.-(P)-
Party bolters in presidential cleo
tions would be barred from seek
ing office on the ticket Of the
political group they deserted in a
bill laid before the house today
by Rep. Mankin Of Georgetown.
Candidates would be forced to
take an oath that they cast a
ballot for the party's national
standard bearer, or that IL he did
not vote no aid was given the op-
posing political faction.
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WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy and colder tonight and
Saturday; lowest temperature in tho
fifties.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy and
colder tonight and Saturday. Light
to fresh west to northwest winds on
the coast.
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Antiques

The fad OF the Gay. In the Want Ad columns Of The
Herald will find many ads Of antiques, in fact
many types Of furniture. for sale Those interested IN
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TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide NO Point Isabel
tomorrow, under normal meteorologi-
cal conditions:
High .................r-1 1921 p. m.
Low ...--............ 4.23 n. TIT.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-18

RIVER FORECAST
There will be no material change
in the river during the next few
days.
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China and JaYan
Agree on Tariff

TOKYO, Jan. 1s.-tPl-The foreign
minister announced 20 the cabinet
that an agreement had been reached
in tariff negotiations between China
and Japan.
Japan IN the last OF the powers
having interests in China to reach
an agreement with the nationaIists
on tariff. Previously the United
States. Great Britain, France, Ger
many and Italy among other nations
had granted China tariff autonomy.
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crrNRTrRy m THAMES
BUTTER AND EGGS

CHICAGO. Jan. ls.-tPi-Butter
creamery extras 4ec: standards 45
lee: extra firsts s5tPl45 l-2c; firs.s
44Gs4 lie; seconds 43@s43 LIE
Eggs unchanged.
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buying or selling household
goods Of any kind. should con-
suit the Want Ads FIRST. For
you il is the best market place
for such things. reaching
$4,000 readers daily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-18
BOOTH GIVEN
INJUNCTION
Prevents Selection of
Salvation Army
Commander

LONDON, Jan. 1s.-(Pl-The high
council Of the Salvation Army was
today restrained BY the chancery
court from electing n successor to
Bramwell Booth, deposed general.
The injunction operates until after
a hearing by the court set for 10:30
a. m. next Monday.
Wilfred Greene, who appeared in
court on behalf of Bramwell Booth,
told the tribunal the case was Of
great urgency because the high coun-
Gil was in session and would proceed
with its action unless restrained.
SUNBURY ON THAMES. Eng.
Jan. 1s.-tPp-The high council Of
the Salvation Army resumed its ses-
sion today with two momentous ques-
tions up for discussions:
Choice OF a successor TO the de-
posed leader General Bramwell
Booth. and reforms in the army ad-
ministration.
The meeting began with virtually
full attendance, but IL was indicated
a new general might not be chosen
until tomorrow.
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Any Design. Size or Type
Quick Service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

truth-even improbable truth And that
recalls this present case"
"Of Ballion?"
Eyes. Because I have decided feel
ing that here, if ever, we must beware
of the obvious. It all looks crystal-clear;
and yet, from another angle, I'm under
the impression that it's wrapped up in
only transparent cobweb."
st wish you'd tell me how"
IT will when Carl Balloon comes" And
he changed the subject until q half
hour later, when Carl arrived.
1T can't tell you," said the latter
directly, "how grateful both Francis and
are. I'd begun to fear that accidental
circumstances made it look black for
him.
We were seated in Norse's comfortable
reading room. He relit his pipe before
answering.
And SO they do" he confessed; "but
there are only two that I take seriously
His relations with his wife and his col
lection of headsman'S tools. The first
implies a motive, the scond morbidity.' ~
But the glove?" exclaimed.
THAT was precious find, And its
value consists in the fact that it was
not worn last night"
Carl Ballion leaned forward eXcitedly.
What do you mean?"
Simply that. It was of stout, thick
leather and fairly new. Not being pill
able, If it had been worn recently, there
would have been some rounding of the
fingers; but the leather was almost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

CCREEN producers, having borrowed
~ an idea from their brother i'm
presarios of the legitimate stage, are
giving an increasingly important place
to the preview, which may be likened
to the stage plays out-of-town tryout,
for 1t Is a sort of barometer to indicate
the reception that may be expected
from future audiences Of q picture
about to be released.
A preview circuit has taken shape
among California cities where pre-re-
lease showings are looked forward to
with as much interest as attends the
travels Of a Belasco play around the
North Atlantic subway circuit before
the Broadway opening.
For example Fox Films are taking
several of their forthcoming produc-
lions for preview over route embrace
ing Hollywood, Riverside, San Jose, San
Francisco, and even the little COM
munity Of Lankershim. The reason
for including cities of such different
size and type, as outlined by Winfield
Sheehan, vice president and general
manager for Fox, Is that the screen
presentation in its bid for success must
pass the test of q much more varied
and all-inclusive audience than the
stage play.
The talking picture has contributed
to the preview both as q cause and as
an effect. The enthusiastic applause
that greeted the first audible offerings
on the preview circuit was one OF the
determining influences in the decision
to conflne the 1929-30 Fox schedule to
sound productions.
Film producers also have recognized
the doubt Of some stage actors that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

favor. Besides, I don't believe that he's
clever at pretense. He seems to me UNI
usually impulsive, and think his fear
with regard to what Is appropriately
called the Door Of Death is genuine"
why appropriately? asked Carl.
Because, If there's anything certain
in this case, it is that the murderer
passed out that way, If he did not en-
ter it," And Morse explained TO Carl
the matter of the dust flakes.
But he could not enter" objected.
"He could, If some one on the inside
opened the door or had left it open; at
any rate, I'm inclined to believe that
this some one closed the door after
him."
"Why?" asked Carl
THAT'S a point that I'll show you
tomorrow at Greyhouse; but think the
evidence is satisfactory. OF course, If
demonstrate, the presence Of a con-
federate within the house itself would
be rather against that in favor Of Mr..
Balloon. There Is. however, a counter
balancing indication, which won't dis
cuss at present, simply because ]
haven't had time to consider 1t thor
oughly."
"Ouite right" agreed Carl. "But may
I ask whom you suspect in the house?"
I'll answer that with another Ques-
ton: What do you know about Jacob
HaSta?"
Merely that he has always seemed
perfectly reliable. Nothing more"
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Passion of Joan of Arc. ="

loan OF ARC is believed to have
inspired more great literature than
any other woman In history.
The most familiar writing about the
French heroine today perhaps Is George
Bernard Shaw's play, "St. joan" Ana
tole France wrote 1.-THE Life of Joan Of
Arc" and Schiller THE Maid Of Or
deans" with an Interpretation from the
German angle. Robert Southey wove 1t
into q poem and Gounod used 1t as the
theme for his opera Jean dare" Hol-
lywood produced the screen play, Joan
the Woman"
The events that followed Joan'S de-
parture from Domremy to enlist her
services in the cause Of the dauphin
were glamourous and full Of the fortunes
Of war, But Carl Dreyer, the director
of the French Aim THE Passion OF
Joan of Arc" chose rather to depict the
last six days of her life, her trial and
death. Six days Of simple, sincere
drama.
In order to present this passional In
the most effective way. Dreyer sought
for a new means Of camera expression.
He set his action against the simplest
background and photographed his char
acters In the largest close-ups yet seen
on the screen. BY means Of these close
UPS Dreyer seeks to give penetrating
insight into the character of Joan and
her Judges. The tempo Of the hlm is
professional in its majesty, yet dramatic
In its intensity.
For the part Of Joan-after many
tests-Mlle. Maria Falconnetti. leading
actress of the Coincide Franchise. was
aelecked
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Reasons for PrevieWs.

they would be able to give their best
performances without the stimulus OF
applause or disapproval from an au-
dience. Accordingly, the producers are
conducting the pre-release showlngs
while the film still Is In a flexible
state. II the reaction Is unsatisfactory.
the picture goes back to the studio for
revision. II the applause meets expec-
tations, plans for release can be car
ried forward with confident assurance
both on the part Of producer and OF
performer.
Perhaps the strongest justification OF
the preview system as an accurate
prophet was found in the case Of THE
Cock-Eyed World" 1t had such sem
sational reception around the circuit
that 1t was forwarded to New York for
its world premiere without alteration.
Its record smashing performance at the
Roxy Theater, where 1t played to more
than 100000 persons in its first two
weeks, is history.
As an indication Of the confidence
placed in the system, Fox officials have
four pictures on hand and beyond the
stage Of alterations solely because of
the showing made by them in pre-
views. They are They Had to See
Paris" starring Will Rogers; Frozen
Justice" starring Lenore Uric; THE
Girl From Havana" with Lola Lane
and Paul Page, and big Time" fea-
turing Lee Tracy. All elected an emf
nently satisfactory volume of hand
claps on the West Coast preview cir
rlIit
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NEWS OF THE CLUBS

Zonta Club.-At the regular weekly
meeting OF the Zonta Club Wednesday
noon at the Raleigh Hotel, Mr.. and Mrs.
William T. Pierson gave a delightful
program. Mr.. Pierson is a composer,
Singer and pianist and also director Of
a local radio station and Mrs. Dorothy
Sherman Pierson sang several Of her
own compositions. Mrs. Emily G. Dick
inson had as her guest Miss Winnifred
Michaelson, who held a fellowship In
the Juillard Graduate School of Music
in the Redmond House Music School,
South Orange, N. j.
Mrs. Edith Charlton Salisbury, the
Washington Zonta Clubs first president,
will speak next week on What Is the
Significance and Real Meaning OF
Zonta?"
The Writer'S League meets September
10, 8 pm, at Mount Pleasant Library,
Sixteenth and Lamont streets. The
program will include: Stories by M.
Hugh Irish, Margaret Bailey and Mrs.
Mooney, an article by Marian Usher
and verse by Marie Dallas. Any one
interested in writing is invited.
At the last meeting, Virginia Pat
terson read story called my Jimmy
tender romance with masquerading
street car conductor as a hero. Fred
Mclaughlin concluded the program
with strong story, "Josita," elemental
in its sweep of passions and hates, and
innovating a new form of technique.
Both stories were discussed at length.
Chi Sigma Sorority, Zeta Chapter,
spent most delightful week end in
Braddock Heights, Md. This was the
second trip of the Summer, the first
being spent at Piney Point, Md. An
other week end trip is being planned for
October. Although the Summer has
robbed Zeta of some of its most active
members, with the opening of the rooms
September IL, Zeta Chapter expects the
cooperation of each and every girl
During the Summer some of the girls
have visited out-of-town chapters and
will bring back with them new ideas
that will assist Zeta in making this the
biggest and best year it has ever known.
The Department Of Potomac, Wom-
ans Relief Corps, had their last coun-
Gil meeting, which was well attended.
orders were read giving information
about the national convention to be
held in Portland, Me-, this week. A
large number of members will attend.
Col. o. H. Oldroyd has two special
Pennsylvania coaches filled, going by
way of worcester. Mrs. Charlotte M.
Cary. department. president, has gone
by way of Boston, accompanied by her
staff: Mrs. Della L. O'Brien. senior vice
president; Mrs. Wingate, department
secretary; Mrs. Mcdowell, executive
board; Mrs. Mandy. patriotic instruc-
tor; Mrs. Hickman, senior aide; Miss
Hamilton. press correspondent; Mrs.
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Davey AIS Inspiration.

all preposterous to suppose that the
career Of the inimitable black-face star
of the legitimate stage, no other than
the famous AL Jolson himself, has been
given q desperate switch by the Won
derful little package Of star dust, Davey
Lee, the -year-old youngster who
drew the limit of AIS emotional ability
to the surface in 1.-THE Singing Fool"
The FIRST to recognize this fact was
the Warner Brothers themselves, who,
astounded at the Unborn genius OF the
little fellow and its natural respon-
siyeness to that of his elder and more
experienced associate in THE Singing
FOOL" actually made star OF Davey
Lee and launched him as such in the
delightful screen comedy, Sonny Boy"
And what Is even better, Davey not
only met the requirements Of his new
and dizzy elevation, but actually pushed
his older and more firmly established
companion to higher stellar heights, If
you catch the meaning.
Davey Lee appears in Say 1t With
Songs" as q joint star with AL Jolson.
And no one who has ever seen and
heard it can doubt that it Is a power
full combination Of stellar greatness.