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court could move swiftly and either acquit Butler or, if it felt it neces- sary, could convict him and sen- tence him to @ reprimand with no loss of privileges, pay or honors. Then the reprimanding officer, who could be the commandant of ma- rines, the secretary of the navy or the president, could make his repri- mand as severe or as merciful as he saw fit.
 The formal charges against Butler were completed in the office of the judge of the navy Saturday but they have not been presented formally to the secretary of the navy. It was quite generally be- lieved they will not be turned over officially to the secretary until after Adams and MT Hoover have their meeting to-day, leaving the way clear for alteration of the charges should 1t be decided upon at that meeting.
 The possibility of the trial being held somewhere outside of, Wash ington, perhaps in Philadelphia, was considered in many quarters. It was in Philadelphia that Butler made his speech in which he is alleged to have accused Mussolini of being a Unit and run" autoist and witnesses to the "overt act' are in that city. Many feel that it would be we'll to get the trial out of the political and diplomatic atmosphere of Washing ton.
 When Secretary Adams was ques- toned regarding the possibility of temper;ng the prosecution of Butler or even dismissing the courtmartial h al frfty r1n
 Major-General Ben H. Fuller, commandant of marines. said the matter was entirely in the hands of Secretary Adams. Fuller revealed that Butler has made no application for leave in order to prepare his de- fense and commented that if such an application were made it most probably would be granted.
 Rome, Feb 2-UP)-Cornelius Vanderbilt. Jr. American mentioned in the recent Butler incident" was riven an audience by Premier Ben- ito Mussolini in 1926, it was re- vealed at the foreign office to-day. The audience was not regarded as important, officials said, and no record of ie was found in a prelim- mary examination of the files.
 It Was pointed out tIdC there was no record of Vanderbilt having rid- den in a motor car with Musso;ini. Officials said that if Vanderbilt had ridden with Mussolini in 1926 he would have been the first American so honored, and the fact would have been recorded and remembered Vanderbilt was mentioned in reports received here as having told the story that Mussolini ran over and killed a child while driving his au- tomobile. Gen Smedley Buffers re- l marks about Il Duce were said to have been the result of the story. They Chccrcd Butler Washington, Feb 2-UP)-Pic. lures of Major General Smedley Butler, shown in news reel at a local theater were applauded vigor- ously by the audience.
 Secretary of State Stimson and Premier Mussolini, on the other hand, were accorded signs of disap- probation when their photographs were shown.
 HOOVER CHANGES SENTIMENT
 Washington, Feb 2.-(UP)-Sec. retary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams talked for Is minutes with
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democratic judge might approve an- other, such as Attorney Patrick Healey. Failing to concur, their nominations would be null and void and Prosecuting Attorney Larkin would hold over. The same would be the situation as regards Clerk William M. Gillette and Assistant Clerk Jeannie Root.
 In view of the drastic steps taken by Attorney Larkin to preserve his position unusual interest is expected to be manifested in Hartford this term. Also, in view of the fact that Deputy Judge McNiff was given no choice in the picking of the prosecu- tor or clerks in the past, 1t is now considered unusual that Attorney Larkin should introduce bills at this time to give him this additional pow er It is generally understood that he is pulling the last string in his attempt to offset his busting from the common pleas court by enlisting the aid of Deputy Judge McNiH.
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Governor Cross
 and His Support
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 fraught with political significance. Some would increase the governors power; some would diminish it. Party leaders admit the seeds of hos tility lie within this mass of suggest ed legislation.
 Four bills scheduled to be heard in committee soon would affect seri- Ously the governors power of ap- pointment of heads of state depart ments-a matter of considerable mo- ment because of the fact that a democrat is chief executive of the state for the first time in 16 years. Measures proposed would make the governors appointments contingent upon the will of the assembly in all cases.
 Some observers believe the ma- jority intends to exercise it's power to the fullest, having formed this opin- ion when House Majority Leader Raymond A. Johnson commented upon the resolution of Representa- tive Roy I. kimmel, democrat, North of committee appointments to the speaker.
 Johnson gave the democrats to understand that "after all, you are the minority A prominent repub- lican figure remarked at the time "we'll give them all the fight they want"
 However, some republicans appear worried by the threat of friction and are looking ahead to the election of 1882. They wonder if "bucking the governor" may not react against them then, even as it did after the first term of Simeon E. Baldwin, the last democratic governor.
 Whatever the outcome of his meas ures. Governor Wilbur l.. Cross is taking commanding part in the business of the assembly, calling about him leaders of the majority and minority, as well as unbiased ex- perts, for conferences upon his ideas as to legislation.
 The governors personal popular ity is increasing daily. He is often seen about the halls of the Capitol chatting congenially with members of the general assembly. He appears to like people and people appear to like him. He is taking the fullest opportunity to broaden his contacts. attending three or four conventions or social gatherings, often making speeches, each week while spending long hours daily at his desk.
 The question of whether harmony or conflict shall prevail may be an- swered in a few weeks when reports on important measures begin trick ling into the house and senate from committees
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absent when the doctors tested the youngsters in their respective rooms will also be brought before them when they are well, as none are to be skipped
 When this work has been com- pIeted, the physicians will tour the schools again administering toxin anti-toxin to the children for the prevention of diphtheria. Only those youngsters whose parents wish them to be innoculated will receive the toxin, 1t was announced.
 These physicians will also be in charge of five pre-school clinics which are esta blished in five differ ent sections of the city.
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Pandemic Of Colds Retards Work The
 Past Few Weeks
Report at Board of Health Meeting This Afternoon Re- yeals Extent and Scope of Operating Being Con- ducted By Five Doctors-Toxin Anti-Toxin Treat- mentS Due

The first report of the five school Inspectors to be made at the mohth- ly meeting of the board of health this afternoon will show that about 5000 children in the public schools have been given physical examina- tons. but the work has been ham Pered considerably by the fact that many of the children were out of school with colds and the flu"
 The physicians were put on sched- ule by Dr F.. J. Godfrey, health officer, with the start of the new year. The first activity was that of examining the children in the schools --a health exam for each one.
 However. the children who were
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Knights of Washington
 Convention February P

The annual convention of the Knights of Washington, scheduled for February 22nd and 23rd in West Haven. will be attended by delegates from St. Johns Episcopal church, this city. The two-day program will include special service on the 22nd and on the 23rd the program will open with a corporate communion service.
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1.-THE LASH" NOW HERE
 AT THE LYRIC

Richard Barthelmess is now ap- bearing at the Lyric theater in his latest First National picture, "The Lash." fighting romance of old California. Mary Astor and Marian Nixon head the fine supporting cast. Those who have seen the picture claim that it gives Barthelmess the greatest opportunity of his career. Frank Lloyd directed.
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FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Feb 2.-(UP)-Fore' cast for Monday and Tuesday:
 Maine, New Hampshire and Yer mont: Cloudy and colder tonight; Tuesday partly cloudy, slowly rising temperature.
 Massachusetts,: Cloudy and colder tonight; Tuesday partly cloudy. slightly colder on the south coast.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut: Cloudy and colder tonight and Iues- day.
 Eastern New York: Partly cloudy and colder tonight; much colder in west-central portion; Tuesday partly cloudy, colder in extreme south ana portion; fresh west shifting to north winds.
 Western New York: Partly cloudy and colder tonight; much colder in southeast portion; Tuesday cloudy not so cold.
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WHAT THE PRESS AGENTS SAY

the blood tingling incidents that help raise the drama to a high pitch.
 Helen Twelvetrees plays opposite Bill Boyd with artistry and fine boise.
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NEW ENGLAND WEATHER

Boston, Feb 2.-UP)-SomeWha milder weather prevailed in this sec tion of New England to-day after weekend cold spell which equalle1 the winters low temperature record of four degrees above zero.
 Far lower temperatures were re- ported from northern regions Sunday, New England's cold spot being Gil to 34 below. Sub-zero weather was common over 8 wide area.
 New England's unemployed found Saturdays heavy snowfall blessing in disguise. Thousands of men were given work clearing streets ana hlgh-
 Tine weather bureau predicted mild CT weather throughout to-day, with light rain or snow, and coloer weather tonight and tomorrow.
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TEMPERATURES

WashingtOn, Feb 2.-(UP1-HISH- est temperatures yesterday and low est last night in 20 cities were re-
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Butler Liable
 to Get Mercy

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HOOVER CHANGES SENTIMENT
 Washington, Feb 2.-(UP)-Sec- retary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams talked for IS minutes with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
RIOTS LOOM
IN HURRICANE
HAVOC AREA

BELIZE. British Honduras. Sept.
Is. R1-Manifold fears of q food and
water shortage, an outbreak Of dis
ease and riots by stricken natives
today dominated Bellies efforts 70
repair the havoc Of storm and flood.
Estimates OF the dead still ranged
between 500 and 1000 with the
probability that when outlying dis
tricts are heard from the mortality
list will reach the latter figure. The
wholesale burial and cremation Ct
the victims without Identification
made Ii likely that their exact num-
bers never will be known.
Flood Shortage.
Diddier Mason, Pan-American
field manager. after a survey OF the
hurricane area warned that critical
problems still remain to be solve II
before the work of reconstructing
the city, either on its present site or
further inland, can go toward un-
impeded.
The food supply Is running short,
he said, and the lack OF drinking
water Is serious. The danger OF dis
ease could not be underestimate
in his opinion and the possibility Of
trouble among the laboring classes
was a grave factor in the work OF re-
lief.
The blazing sun has been beat
ing down meTcilessly," he said,
bringing additional suffering 10 the
injured as they lie in rows on the
floors Of roofless homes. Masses of
sea fish imbedded in pools OF liquid
mud piled up BY the tidal wave are
decomposing and the air at times Is
unbea-able.
The remaining population Is still
dumfounded by the enormity Of the
catastrophe for IL had been the re-
lief for generations that no hnrTi-
cane would ever strike Belize. The
native population, awe stricken, goes
about relief work in a trance. still
unable TO gracp the truth Of the
enormity of the horrible tragedy
Relief Rushed.
Nevertheless. rehabilitation meas-
ures are proceeding under the al
-ection Of British authorities and
with the help of u. s. marines and
sailors. The sound of hammer and
saw Is heard often as natives 70
about the work OF restoring walls
and roofs, torn asunder by last
Thursdays disaster.
The Salvation Army has taken
over operation of soup kitchens 20
feed the hungry. Doctors have COM
mandeered 10000 gallons OF water
stored on a nearby key. Additional
food and medical supplies are a-riv-
ing by ship and plane. Disposal al
the dead and relief for the injured
goes steadily forward.
About 5000 cases OF whiskey. scat
tered about by the force Of the storm,
have been collected by warehouse
agents and stacked on the main
streets awaiting new storage faciI.-
ties.
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new CAMPAIGN
BASIS URGED

WASHINGTON, Sept. Is. (P-
some republicans in congress to
place the national committee on a
new working basis for the ap-
preaching campaign.
Walter Brown of Ohio. the post
master general, is among the more
prominent of those recommended to
Mr.. Hoover by arty workers as a
successor to Senator FesS, Of Ohio,
as chairman OF the republican ma
tional committee.
The move for reorganization Of
the committee has not resulted from
any opposition to Fess. But con-
gress members, facing reelection
next year, have pointed out that
the senator took the Craftsmanship
temporarily upon the retirement O
year ago Of Claudius Huston, and
claim 1t is time to find a man for
the place If Fess intends 10 get out.
Sen. Fess remained at his post
through the last session Of congress
at the request Of the president. Al
though he is willing to continue un-
til the conventions next June, he
has advised frient- that he is de-
sirous Of devoting himself to his
senate duties.
In view OF the agitation for re-
organization, indications are that
they may be done at the December
meeting OF the national committee.
Mr. Hoover's views on a success
Sor TO Sen. Fess are unknown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
HOOVER STUDIES
BUSINESS PLOT

WASHINGTON. Sept. Is. Up
Pres. Hoover had before him today
a composite picture of the country's
business condit drawn by a doz-
en- bankers representing as many
federal reserve districts.
Called to Washington for the
quarterly meeting Of the federal
reserve advisory council, the finan-
ciers were invited to the White
House for dinner last night and re-
manned for two hours and a half 10
tell the president OF the economic
situation in their sections.
1t was at the White House that
each banker had assured the presi-
dent their districts would be able 10
assume the unemployment relief
burden this winter without federal
aid.
Eugene Meyer. governor OF the
federal reserve board. who also was
n guest. said as he left the White
House that each mar was asked by
the president 70 outline conditions
In his own district. IN this fashion.
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TEXAS field
FLOW HIKES
OIL OUTPUT

TULSA. Okla. Sept. Is. IRE
opening Of the east Texas area
after nearly three weeks Of martial
law shutdown accounted for the
majority OF an increase of 4Ol. sS3
barrels In the daily average oil pro-
duction Of the U. 8. last week. the
oil and gas journal estimates.
Total production for the nation
was 2.l37, 500 barrels daily the week
ending September IL. as compared
with i.736.007 barrels the week end
ing Sept. 5. Mid-continent area pro-
duction wa s1,220.S81 barrels as
compared with Sl8.231 the preced-
ing week
OF this the east Texas area pro-
duced 397,7 I'll barrels daily In con-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15

G. Harbord, former chief of staff
Of the American ex~peditionary
forces, confronted members Of the
legion's employment commission as
they sought to work out an unem-
ployment program fer presentation
10 the national convention at De-
troi. next week.
The commission hoped to frame
the program today on the basis Of
a variety Of suggestions presented
yesterday along with Harbord's adj
vice at the legion's unemployment
conference. The suggestions rang
ed from legalization Of beer to a
$4,000. 1000 federal construction
proposal.
Uneasiness Felt
Harbord said there was "a little
uneasiness" in the country about
the legion.
Il cannot imagine anything more
ridiculous than for you to go down
TO Detroit with a program OF relief
for the whole country. relief that
will help out the whole nation, and
at the same time, ON the other
hand, hold out. an empty tin cup"
ne said.
IF you do, you will be laughed
at. And / say that as a man In
favor OF the bonus legislation Of
1924.
Howard p. Savake. chairman OF
the employment commission. who
was PRECEDING, replied that IF the
proper picture Of the bonus ques-
ton was presented to the national
convention the right answer will
be forthcoming"
Il feel that If they keep on goad-
ing the fellows into IT," Savage add
ed, they will have a battle. The
whole bonus matter, In my opinion.
did not originate in the legion con-
vention. 1t is not our baby
Harbord, and another military
man, David j. Davis, adjutant gen.
eral OF Pennsylvania and represent
tative Of Gov. Pinchot. frankly
criticized the suggestions which
were made D the conference.
Among plans suggested at the
conference which were before the
commission today were:
Plans Suggested
Restoration of the brewing in
dustry. to provide work for 1885,
600 men.
A $4,000. 30, 900 federal construc-
ton program for roads and bridges.
A national forestry program.
Enactment OF the Wagner bill TO
create employment agencies through
cooperation Of the federal and
state governments.
Mobilization Of 100000 men to
clean up towns from coast to coast.
Raising Of child labor age limits
arl lowering Of old age pension
limits.
A national conference OF COVER
nors, and others, to consider five
day week plans and methods for
distribution Of necessities without
money.
Increased state appropriations for
relief.
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Farmers Problems
Airing Predicted

TExARKANA. Ark. Sept. Is. CP1-
Cong. Wright Patman last night pre-
dicted an informal forum OF con-
gressmen would be held early IN
October TO consider agricultural
problems.
He said he believed discussions
would be held in various price fix
ing proposals. enforced acreage re-
duction, future restriction Of pro-
ductioa plans and a protective tariff
for imported agricultural products.
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LUBBOCK, sept. l5-tF-Hear-
ing of the West Texas Chamber OF
Commences freight rates case be-
fore the state railroad commission
was adjourned late yesterday.
%. ID. Hudnall. chief rate maker
for the commission. said informally
the commission might be able 10
change the rates 20 five OF the
seven applicant towns
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he said. the chief executive obtain
ed a very comprehensive picture
Of the entire business situation.
Last nights conference was the
second the chief executive has held
with bankers within the month. Re
Gently he called In a number OF
New York f~inanciers to talk over
conditions. That meeting also took
place around the White House din
ner table.
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love and dancing leSsons NIX N
m hilarious comedy situation that
blends with straight romance in
rJust A Cigolo." in which William
Haines Is starring at the Rivoli
Theatre. San Benito. tomorrow and
Thursday.
Adapted from the Belasco stage
hit aDancing Partner" the new pic
fure presents Haines as q British
nobleman who poses as n rigolo IN
An ATTEMPT to test" the girl he
mans TO maryland who gets a
slap in the face that opens the gate
% his life romance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
SEN. SHEPPARD
Wars ON FRUIT
juice SALES

WASHINGTON. Sept. l5.-tR,-
Prohibitions perennial shadow
crept toward the next congress to-
day as Sen. Sheppard, democrat.
Texas, said he would press legis-
lation aimed at the sale OF fruit
juice concentrates, which turn
readily into wine.
In addition, the co-author OF the
eighteenth amendment, said he
would urge a law making the
liquor buyer equally guilty with
the seller.
He introduced bills to carry out
both aims at the last session. His
measure directed at concentrates
came too near the sessions close
for action and the other was
shunted aside.
Settle Question
Sen. Sheppard said he believes
the volstead act now prohibited
the sale OF concentrates for wine
making purposes but added he
wanted all doubt removed"
Mabel Walker Willebrardt, for
mer assistant attorney general In
charge of prohibition enforcement,
Is the legal representative o. a
grape concentrate Concern. She
told the Wickersham commission
that her company had authority
under the law to make and dis
tribute its product.
The commission in its report
on prohibition law enforcement
recommended a provision to fix the
alcoholic content for cider and
fruit juices. IN addition IL CON-
mented somewhat sharply on "the
invitation to hypocrisy and evasion
in the provision as TO fruit juices
Prohibition Director woodcock
has said IL fruit juice concerns are
making a product which win turn
into a beverage with a fairly high
alcoholic content they are clearly
violating the law.
Legislation Urged
He explained, however, that the
section In the volstead act apply
ing to them make the question OF
their illegality one for experts
land experts differ"
The section reads:
The penalties provided in this
act against the manufacture Of
liquor without a permit shall not
apply TO a person for manufactur-
ing Notwithstanding cider and
fruit juices exclusively for use In
his own home. But such cider and
fruit juices shall not be sold or
delivered except to persons having
permits to manufacture vinegar"
Several dry organizations. in
GLIDING the Methodist board OF
temperance, have condemned the
sale OF the fruit Juice concentrates
and have urged legislation to out
law them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
Unemployment Aid
Plans Before Legion

WASHINGTON. Sept. Is. R,-A
multitude of plans for dealing with
unemployment were before the
American Legion today together
with a warning from one Of its
most prominent members that re-
lief plans and bonus demands are
a ridiculous" combins ton
The warning, from Gen. James