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, 1935-03-24
CHARGED
In STABBING

NEW ORLEANS, March %. Up
Formerly charged with murder In
connection with the stabbing Of John
Irving Pierce, 23-year-old Mississip-
pi magazine writer. Marion King"
young cabaret hostess. Saturday kept
the secret Of her identity to herself
as she moaned the Staying In her
parish prison cell.
A formal charge Of murder was
filed against her Friday in GRIMM
al district court by Lieutenant Fred
Elder on instructions from Michael
E. Culligan, assistant district attor-
ney.
"In never reveal my identity" she
told officers who were using every
effort to find out her family con-
nections. ct wouldn't for the world.
IL may abaSh someone who should
stand erect. head up. for my sins are
nv own and should not fan upon
innocent and respectable folks.
She admitted TO officers that she
killed Pierce with whom she had hv-
ed for several months and who. she
told officers. had cured her Of the
narcotic habit.
But she said she loved Pierce ano
that her act was "one Of impulse.
She said Pierce made remarks that
s'cut her deeply" and she merely
luneed forward and cut him. intend
ing only to bring him TO his senses
and end a quarrel.
, 1935-03-24
SHARE-CROPPER
OFFICERS FLEE.

MARKED TREE, Ark, March rs.
R-with two Of their number hid
ing after hearing alleged death
threats" readers Of the Southern
Tenant Farmers Union. embroiled in
a bitter controversy with Poinsett
county planters. Saturday awaited
answer to a request for q federal
investigation into what the unions
attorney called a campaign OF ter
rorism."
Leaving behind him his wife and
six children, w. II. Stultz, n
unions president. vanished from
home Friday night after telling his
family that four men had warned
him to get out Of town or we Will
shoot your brains out and throw
your body in the st. Frnncis river.
G. II. Carpenter. attorney for 2
union. planned TO confer with Stuitz
Saturday on their future course and
to see about the comfort OF MIS-
Stultz and the children.
Meanwhile, A. B. Brookins, a
negro organizer for the Share-crop-
pers. remained away from town. He
fled wednesday night after 80 shots
had been fired into his residence.
, 1935-03-24
Lady Doyle Is Skeptical
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OF Airplane Seance With
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Her Late Famous Husband

ported. A voice ascribed to Sir Ar
thur said recall to Lady Doyle our
talk with John Goldstrom." The lat
ter was a passenger on the plane)
Lady Doyle said she was extreme
ly skeptical about the voice and de-
clared that her husband. as far IS
she could recall. never discussed
the matter either with Goldstrom
or anybody else"
Il would recall II If he had. He has
warned me time and again against
these many mediums, especially
American, who claim TO be in touch
with him and ne would not need to
tell others that he Is guiding my in
terestS. He tells me constantly and
! know it Is true"
She acknowledged that Goldstrom
is a reputed spiritualist but express
ed a suspicion that some one among
his fellow passengers might have
been guilty Of a little plain or fancy
taking.
Lady Doyle also denied claims Of
Howard ThurSton. magician. that ne
was the last Of the trio TO possess a
keyword Sir Arthur was TO have
attempted to send from beyond the
grave.
CThurston, after the airplan
seance. said the identifying word
was not a part Of the remarks at
tributed to the spirit" He prev
iously said that Conan Doyle left
the key word with three friends.
Harry Houdini, John M. billiard
and himself. Thurston 10Y is the
only one alive)
, 1935-03-24
Patmdn Who Is Back
OF Initiation Plans,
Once Texas Farmer

bill was one calling for Immediate
payment OF the bonus.
And James 4. Van Zandt once an
Olympic runner, has Travelled 30O,-
900 miles and averaged six speeches
q day urging bonus support since
his election as commander-tn-chiei
OF the Veterans Of Foreign Wars
two years ago.
The Patman bonus bill. providing
payment through currency expan-
sion, was supported by Van zandts
organization against the Vinson bill.
which the American Legion backed.
Patman once was a cotton tenant
farmer paying "a per cent interest
on his loans. He studied law ana
was admitted to the Texas bar IN
1916. When the war broke out a year
later. he enlisted, only TO be dis
charged when doctors discovered a
heart ailment and gave him 80 more
days to live"
The Texan re-enlisted at the near
est recruiting station. Although his
heart disability kept him from 60
ing overseas, ne roS from a private
to a first lieutenant, and was an In
structor In machine gunnery.
After the war. Patman served four
years in the Texas house Of repre-
sentatives. and then became a dis
trict attorney. On one afternoon, he
recalled. he closed up "A gambling
houses.
He was first elected to congress
in 1929. His initial bonus bill pro-
posed issuance OF bonds. but IN 1881
ne decided the currency expansion
method Of payment was preferable.
Now AZ. he says his hobby, Is
work"
, 1935-03-24
Rangers Make Dallas
Law Breakers Uneasy

DALLAS, March %. tP-Gam-
bling and liquor law ~violators Sat-
urday a~nxiously watched the move
ments of three Texas Rangers.
headed BY Captain Fred MCDANIEL,
who came 10 Dallas after wrecking
some resorts in Fort Worth and
raiding two hotels there.
we are here with our eyes wide
open," Mcdaniel said. when asked
about his plans. With him were
Rangers Sid Kelso and Dick Old
ham.
we are Just here on a brief visit
and probably will leave Saturday
night for Austin" Captain Nc
Daniel added, But well be back"
, 1935-03-24
Cancer Durable In
Earlv Stage, Said

SAN BENITO. March 23.-Can-
e can be cured II II Is discovered
soon enough and the greatest dan
ger from this disease Is that many
persons believe 1t to be hopeless
and do not consult a physician
said DR.. A. G. Scott Of the Scott
White sanitarium. Temple, IN a
talk before the Tri-County Medical
Society Thursday night AZ the
Stonewall Jackson hotel.
It's presence sometimes Is not
known because 1t Is painless in its
early stages, the physician said. 1t
Is not a disease OF the blood. can
not be inherited nor can II be
communicated.
Two other Temple physicians
Dr.. v. M. Longmire and DR.. P. M
Basel, also addressed the meeting
which was extended by about rs
persons.
, 1935-03-24
QUARREL ENDS
TEST FLIGHTS

OAKLAND. Calf. March Is. -
Up The governments apparently
successful tests with q radio-com-
pass plane came &C q climax Sat
urday In an aftermath Of contro-
versy. Abrupt conclusion OF the
tests was announced Friday night
close on the heels OF the unexpect-
ed resignation from the depart
ment OF staff Of Major Chester
Snow, who had been In charge OF
the series OF flights over the Paci-
fic.
The radio-compass is designed TO
make ocean flying fool proof
Major Snow declined 70 explain
his resignation, but associates indi-
Gated he surrendered his post be-
cause OF a controversy with Secre-
tary OF Commerce Roper ove ex-
tending the experimental flights 70
Hawaii. as the major desired
The planes rev previously had
made known 1t pI1ned 70 fy 70
Hawaii. bat Secretary Roper direct
ed that the tests should be con-
fined to flights OF not more than
900 to 1000 miles out TO sea and re-
turn.
Major Snow announced his resig-
nation upon the completion Of the
last Of the test flightS-a hop which
took the big dual-motored mono
plane $50 miles 10 sea for a contact
with the liner .ariposa and return
Soon thereafter James L. Kinney
Of the department Of commerce n
nounced that no more test flights
with the comlvss plane would be
made andsthat the chip would be
turned back to the commercial line
from which il was leased.
, 1935-03-24
Suits Are Filed To
Disbar Texas Pair

SAN ANTONIO. March Is. Up
Suits to either disbar or suspend
from the practice Of law John II.
Cunningham and z. ID. Bonner
we're filed by Criminal District At
torney John r. Shook here Satur-
day.
The attorneys are under federal
court sentences Of eight years and
$4,000 fines in connection with
embezzlement and misapplication Of
funds from the Commercial Ma
tional bank OF which Bonner is a
former president. The cases are on
appeal.
, 1935-03-24
LAUGH
AT WAR RUMOR

LEWISTON. Idaho, March %. up
- Blood curdling warhoops re-
sounded in the Neg Perez Indian
reservation Saturday and died in
roars Of laughter from red men and
white.
The Nez PIERCE warriors. CARRIED
in ready-made clothing. whooped
loudly when they yer unofficial
" informed-through letters writ
ten by a woman in Forest Hills, N.
Y.-that they had gone or the war
path and massacred several promi-
nent New York men in the Snake
river valley.
Postmaster Fred king. the
sheriff Of Nez Perez county, the
Lewiston chief OF police and Idaho
National Guard all received letters
telling them OF the Neg Perez out
breaks and massacre.
The letter said in part:
The Nez Perces and other In
dians have been guilty Of murder
in the Snake valley region near the
hot springs. They have shot
and killed several prominent men
stripped them Of their clothes. tied
their hands and feet and thrown
them naked into the hot springs
basin where they Swirled around and
persisted"
When they finished laughing. the
warriors started their automobile:
and went riding. OF returned IL
their spring blowing.
Not since Chief Joseph led a
band Of braves on the War path In
1877 has there been an Indian wal
in this region.
, 1935-03-24
DIME PRINCESS
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HAS COPS CHASE
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SPECTATORS OFF

SOUTHAMPTON. March q. IN
On her first lap to Reno and n
divorce from Prince Alexis MIDI
vani. Princess Barbara Hutton
Mdivani sailed tor New York
Saturday aboard the s. 8. Bremen-
With a police guard TO chase
the curious away. the princess
and her cousin. Jimmy Donahue.
boarded the steamer nc Gas "a. RI
The police explained that the
Woolworth heiress had asked for
special protection, SO all who
awaited her arrival at the steam
or we're scattered.
Princess Mdivani wore q heavy
fur coat with purple orchids. and
a tight-fItting brown felt hat.
Cousin Jimmy. who Friday was
reported packing "a revolver for
their protection. wore a derby
iauntily.
, 1935-03-24
High Jap Official
Escapes Assassin

TOKYO. March %. OPl-Police
Saturday prevented an apparent at
tempt to assaSsinate Baron Kito-
kuro Xxi. president Of the privy
council. ~arresting a member Of a
patriotic organization who at
tempted to force his way into Ikki's
home armed with a dagger.
Police gave the assailant's name
as Daihachi Kikuchi. member Of
the Kokusui Taishuto society.
Later they raided the headquar-
tiers OF the organization and ar
rested nine more men, who offered
some resistance.
, 1935-03-24

LONDON, March %. RHLady
Conan Doyle said Saturday i don't
recall that Sir Arthur ever discuss
ed anything so silly as an airplane
Seance."
Gin an airplane lance Thurs
day over New York City, voices
identifying themselves as coming
from the spirits OF the late Sherlock
Holmes creator and others, were re-
, 1935-03-24

WASHINGTON March Is. Up
A Texas lawyer who once was q cot
ton farmer and O Pennsylvania
whose flying feet carried him to the
athletic heights In his younger days
received the congratulations OF
friends Saturday upon their bonus
victory In the house.
When Representative Wright Pat
man came to washington six years
ago from Texarkana "904 miles from
Fl Paso" as he'll tell youths first
, 1935-03-24
Salvation Army's
History Is Told

tBy StaIf Correspondentl
SAN BENTTO. March %. His
tory OF the Salvation Army was
told by Col. w. j. Jenkins at the
Rotary club meeting at the Stone
wall jackson hotel this week. He
has been in the Army for over so
years.
Visiting Rotarians: Or. Altus
Lyle, E. G. Watson. p. A. Hoidale,
Jack King. Stanley Yount and
George Wroten, Harlingen; T. j.
Chidlow. McAllen; Tom Spencer,
Houston.
Milton Atkins, William Day and
j. w. Porter Of Houston were
guests.
, 1935-03-24
Lions Honor Member

Iby 5tAff OOrrtspUluthLI
HARLINGEN, March %. Dis
trict Governor G. Lorimer Brown
presented G. 4. Happy Hender-
son with q Lion key at this weeks
meeting OF the local club nc the
Madison hotel. The key Is given a
limited number OF Lions who have
made noteworthy contributions for
the good Of the organization
Emory Parnell entertained with
readings. songs and a selection
played on accordion ard drums.
Ray Murray and Bill knight were
voted in as new members.
, 1935-03-24
REV. dunn

SAN BENITO. March % Rev.
S. c. Dunn. pastor. will be back in
the First Methodist church pulpit
Sunday after having conducted a
series Of meetings in Raymondville.
The Cantoliers will present a special
musical program az the evening
service. II has been announced by
Chmn. r. L. Valentine that there
will be a special meeting OF the
board OF stewards Monday night.
, 1935-03-24
w. III. Potter Dies

SAN BENTTO. March % Mr..
and Mrs. G. L. Potter are in San
Antonio where they were called by
the death OF w II. Potter. rs. father
OF the local fire chief. The decedent
at one time lived In San Benito ana
La Feria where he operated cafes.
he died suddenly Of an heart at
tack.
, 1935-03-24
Valley Wide Postal.
Parlev Is Scheduled
By staff -Correspondentl

SAN BENITO. March 23.-PoSt-
masters and postal employees from
over the Valley will meet Friday
night at the Stonewall jackson
hotel to discuss postal matters.
Among speakers will be Sam p,
NaQel Of San Antonio. district
postal inspector; Charles c. Stewart,
assistant postmaster at Browns
Vile: and John F. Rodgers. post
master at Harlingen who will speak
on his experiences as q Missouri
state senator.
Outside speakers win include Or.
Arthur Frederick Sheldon Of Miami
University who Is wintering n the
Valley.
A program Of entertainment also
10 10 be provided.
slot machines dispense ices In a
1855 Ia Anclon nlbnIrh-
, 1935-03-24

NUk LtbHF HN1E.O
SHARON, Pa-Other things be-
sides the calendar prove thai
spring Is here.
oscar Mehler. shoe store mana
ger. went to ring UP q sale and
found two little garter snakes In
his cash drawer.
Mehler is doing a little detect
ing in the hope OF finding q prac-
teal Joker.
, 1935-03-24
Flashes of Life
(By The Associated Pressl
Ia Nfohammed-Etc.

PITTSBURGH IT. c. Level
fyn Is the alert watcher Ion
alarms in the fire department
and he hasn't time 10 90 places
even to court rs a witrsss.
So Judge Norman I. BooSe
brought a court s~tenographer and
the plaintiff to Llewllyn's cubby
hole.
With one eye on the alarm
system. Llewellyn told what he
knew about the accident in which
Dorothy Rees was hurt.
, 1935-03-24

Mrs. Ethel Lawrence. Memphis.
Tenn. sas been in the bird bust
ness for 80 years. Besides being an
expert at restoring voices TO cana
ries. she repairs dislocated hips,
broken backs. closed windpipes and
other canary ailments.
, 1935-03-24
Blast Kills Man

PORT ARTHUR. March %. tP-
Burns received in an acetylene tank
explosion here caused the death Sat
urday of Clarence Carr and Harolt
Moore.
Another victim. Ennis Louvier
was not expected TO live.
Flying debris injured Sam n
Butler and Harold c. Poole but they
we're not in a critical condition.
The blast occurred at the Texas
company's terminal. "A hose leadin'
to the acetylene tank ignited anc
exploded the tank.
, 1935-03-24
sc Is Too Many

GARDEN CITY. Kas. I'm
telling you Henry wallace won't
like this" commented Carl Sever
after his red and white brood
SOW had violated a corn-hog pro-
duction contract for the third
straight time.
First she produced 10 pigs,
Qoing above the contract by Is
per cent: then she added IL
more and Just the other day she
gave Mr.. wallace's reduction pro-
gram another jolt with 20 pork
erS
, 1935-03-24

slot machines dispense ices In q
busy Los Angles suburb.
, 1935-03-24

In striking new
spring patterns, in
terpreted in the
most handsome COL
or combinations OF
the season silk
lined
Evening star., 1935-10-27
I, 1888.

Left. Pattern H-3l04. SMART
STREET DRESS. There Is no
smarter combination than black
and white for general street
wear, especially for the mature
figure. This trim polka dotted
frOck is given a freshness and
contrast essential to smart styl-
ing by the soft wide revers and
veStee in white. The fabric is
a printed dolby Other Fall cot
tons and printed silks offer a
wide selection of appropriate
fabrics. Pattern is available in
sizes "a. 36. 38, 40, AZ. A, 46 and
48. Size 36 requires 47s yards of
35-inch fabric. plus 5s-yard
contrast.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

Pattern H-3107. DAYTIME
FROCK. This clever frock, a
personal selection of Claudette
Colbert, film star, combines
essential simplicity of design
with just the necessary smart
touch here and there. Note
the croSsWiSe cut of the fabric
for the yoke and the skirt, and
the melon sleeves dart fitted
at the cuff. A braided fabric
or a plaid or soft wool are
appropriate materials. Pattern
is available in sizes IA, l6, l8
and 20; 40 and a. Correspond
ing bust measurements 80, "a,
SO. 38, 40 and AZ. Size l6 (34D
requires 37s yards of 80 inch
fabric.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

The new Fall and Winter
Pattern Book of smart
styles in this easy-to-follow
pattern service, and includ.
ing many patterns not ap-
pearing here, is now avail.
able. Send Is cents for
book to Pattern Depart.
ment, Washington Star.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

Pattern 1882. YOUTH
Full DAYTIME FROCK.
Ideal for daytime or spec
tatOr sports wear is this
clasSically simple wool
Jersey frock. the natural
beige monotone smartly
accented by the contrast
of buttons and other trim.
Pattern designed for sizes
IA, Is. l8 and 20; 40 and
~. Corresponding bust
measurements 80, "a, 36.
38. 40 and AZ. Size 16 t34)
requires 4 yards of 39-inch
fabric, plus 5s-yard con-
traSt.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
New Styles Easily Made

These smart and serviceable frOcks
were made from patterns cleverly de-
signed to simplify your sewing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-15
Get OUT SAYS
BANGS COUNCIL
TO POWER co.
Removal of All Electric
Equipment Ordered at
Meeting.
By United Press

By United Press
HUNTINGTON, Ind, May Is
Removal of all the Northern In
diana power Co.'S electric equip
ment from Huntington was ordered
today by the City Council.
The action was based on a resolu-
ton adopted by the council last
night declaring that the franchise
undey which the utility's in
determinate permit was issued has
been violated.
The franchise was granted by the
City Council Aug. 81, 1888, to the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-15
ILLINOIS NEEDY
SERVE NOTICE
ON LEGISLATURE
New Hunger March to Fol-
low Failure to Bring Re-
lief, Is Threat.

BIZ Untcd Prcss
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May Is
Leaders Of the Illinois Workers Al
lance. which sponsored two hunger
marches on the capital last week,
threatened statewide demonstra-
tons Of power today as the General
Assembly met TO vote again on a tax
to feed 100000 destitute persons.
Although Democratic administra-
ton leaders professed new hope that
they would gam approval of emer-
gency legislation to increase the
state sales tax, raising $50, 100000 in
new money for relief, leaders of the
army Of unemployed said their pro-
gram would be carried out.
Gerry Allard, mine labor leader
and spokesman for the Workers Al
lance, predicted 10000 men, women
and children. threatened with
starvation and eviction from even
such homes as they have" would
march in a Chicago parade.
Other demonstrations, he said,
would be similar to a protest Mon
day in Ksnkakee when $50 persons,
left without resources by cessation
of relief services. marched on the
closed relief headquarters and in
vaded quarters of the county court
to demand aid.
All but the most vital activities of
the state relief commission haze
been suspended since May l, when
Federal Administrator Harry L.
Hopkins withheld the normal So
100000 allotment to compel the state
to provide a pro rata 100000.
Gov. Henry Horner advocates an
increase of the sales tax from 2 to 3
per cent to raise the money. In two
roll calls in the ASSEMBLY House his
forces have mustered 88 and 80
votes, sufficient to pass the measure,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-15
LIFE INSURANCE
GROUP To FETE
WOMEN AT TEA
Wives OF Governor and
Mayor to Be Among 600
Guests Tomorrow.

Realizing that women hold the
family purse strings. local firms OBJ
serving life insurance week here will
hold a tea and style show AZ the L.
s. Ayres tearOom tomorrow after
noon ss one OF the highlights Of
this weeks insurance program.
Under the auspices Of the wOm-
ems committee Of the indianapolis
Association OF Life Underwriters the
women will have as honor guests
Mrs. Paul v. McNutt. wife Of the
Governor. Mrs. John W Kern. wife
Of Mayor Kern. and Mrs. John W.
Kern Sr. his mother
Style Show a Feature
A style showing Of a fashionsb bic
wardrobe on a modest budget VIII
follow the tea
Paul w. Speicher. managing edi-
tor Of Insurance Research and Re
view Service OF indianapolis, will
tax on "HOmeDakers and Business
Women"
The committee directing the tea
includes Lucille Pierce Wild. Ruth
NJ. Hilkene. and DR.. Martha J.
Smith.
Six hundred women will be served.
List Of Assistants
Women assisting in pouring are
Mrs Earl n Bach. Mrs z. A. Crane,
Mrs John z. Craigle. Mrs. Ralph l.
Colby. Mrs. Henry L. Drake Jr.. Mrs
Lewis G. Ferguson, Mrs. Dan w
Fickinger. Mrs. Edwin B. Harris.
Mrs. George K. Jones. Mrs. Edward
A. Kruger, Mrs. Herbert A. Luckey
Mrs. Mansur B. Cakes, Mrs. D. Earl
Mcdonald. Mrs. Carl F. Maetschke.
Mrs. William H. Meub. Mrs. Howard
z. Nyhart, Mrs. James L. Rainev,
Mrs. Homer L. Rogers. Mrs. Won L.
Snyder, Ms. Eber NJ. Spence, Mrs
r. J. Townsend ST.. Mrs. Joel T.
Trsylor. Mrs. Frank B Tufts, Mrs
Harry v Wade.
The first report on the amount Of
insurance written on the first day of
the weeks observance, Monday.
showed that sSO7,5 $50 of new life in
surance had been placed on the
books o. local agencies.
Mansur B. Cakes. president of the
Insurance Research and Review
Service. said that Of the total in
surance 674 applications for policies
totaled S760603 in value and seven
applications were for annuities with
total value Of s46.987.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-15

tract with the State Public Service
Commission to furnish electric and
gas service in Huntington until its
service is declared inadequate
The council also voted a s4S0-a
year salary increase TO Claude Cline,
city attorney. to be paid from the
waterworks fund. and authorized
him to spend 5000 in appealing con-
tempt charges against Mayor Clare
w. H. Bangs and five city employees
The mayor is in Jail for refusal
to pay damages awarded the power
company in the fight over extension
Of the municipal plant into the
commercial field.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-15

Lime City Gas Co. with the pro-
vision that ii would be revoked auto
matically if use of the comrany's
plant was abandoned for a year.
The councils resolution declared
that the Northern. Indiana Power
Co.'S indeterminate permit, issued
to the Huntington Light and Fuel
Co. June IS. 1923, was based on
that franchise and pointed out that
the N. I. P abandoned its local
plant in 1924.
Officials of the power company
ignored the order. They said the
council could not revoke franchise
rights since the utility has con-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-15
THIRD RADIO STATION
FOR CITY WINS 0. K.
Examiner Urges Approval
by u. S. Board.

Establishment of third radio
station in Indianapolis has been
recommended to the Federal Com
munications Commission by George
H. Hill, field examiner. it was re-
ported today IT. Washington dis
patches.
The application for the new sta
ton is by L. NJ Kennett, owner of
radio station WHBU at Anderson
and former manager of WSBT at
South Bend.