Evening Star Newspaper, July 16, 1936, Page 3

ESCAPED RATTLER DISRUPTS GOURT James, However, Calmly Denies He Murdered Wife for Her Insurance. B the As:ociated Press. LOS ANGELES, July 16.—Prose- cutors of Robert S. James trained their cross-questioning fire today on his calm denial of wife murder—a steady, even recitation that was in- terrupted by the escape of a rattle- snake in the court room. In a smooth, matter-of-fact man- ner the red-haired barber denied he murdered his seventh wife for in- surance money, but as he testified yesterday the trial was thrown into confusion when the snake, an ex- hibit, squirmed out of its box and slid over the floor. The State has contended James made his bride a victim of the dia- mond-backed rattler's fangs and then drowned her. Women screamed and climbed on ehairs when the rattler appeared. Bailiffs bellowed in vain for order. The snake disappeared under a book- case, but soon was corraled and re- turned to its box. Entirely composed, the defendant | made a sweeping denial of the State’s \' charges. He pictured himself as a | devoted husband, in love with his | wife, proud and happy she was an| expectant mother. Their domestic life, he said, was idyllic. He blamed her death on Charles Hope. the State's principal witness, who has pleaded guilty of murder in the case. Hope has testified James thrust her leg into a box contain- ing a snake and drowned her when it appeared the venom would be ineffec- tive. James' version was that Hope killed her while he was absent, . “Confession” (Continued From First Page.) of Farnsworth or his alleged activities. The prisoner has made a_detailed written statement to the F. B. I sgents. No Secrets Disclosed. Farsnworth, following his arraign-| ment before United States Commis- | THE EVENING STAR, WASHI Snake Escapes in Court “Lethal,” one of the snakes the State alleges Robert S, James allowed to bite his wife, escaped during James’ murder trial in Los Angeles yesterday. It was recaptured with a stick and thong by A. Pierce Artran, naturalist, shown with the reptile. The escape from the glass cage caused tense moments in the court room. —Copyright, A. P. Wirephoto. TIRE CONTRACT LOST BY SEARS, ROEBUCK Goodyear Ends Manufacturing Agreement With Mail Order Firm. By the Associated Press. AKRON, Ohio. July 16.—Paul W. | Litchfield today announced termina- {tion of the contract under which | Goodvear Tire & Rubber Co. has manufactured special brand tires for Sears, Roebuck & Co. The contract, under which Good- sioner Needham C. Turnage, told re- | year has made tires for the Chicago porters he had dealt with some Japa- nese and Chinese officers regarding spective countries, but denied having | disclosed to them any naval secrets. He said the aviation plans had "ral-‘l len through.” | The dismissed lieutenant comman- der said he had shown some naval documents to ‘“some people” came to his home here, and that last July these papers were stolen. The documents were not confidential, he declared. Admiral William the other hand, H. Standley, asserted sterday that the book, “Service of Informa- | tion and Security,” which Farns- worth is charged with delivering to the Japanese officer, is most confi- dential and is so stamped | Documentis Surrendered. | Dismissed naval officers, he said, are required to surrender such con-| fidential documents upon their dis-| charge. He said Farnsworth must have obtained the book after he was ousted from the Navy for "scanda- lous” conduct, in 1927 Standley, Acting Secretary of the Navy. said the book may have to be revised. It contains secret data on | scouting, screening of battleships and other strategy. He confirmed reports that espion- age by foreign agents is on the in- crease in the United States since| launching of a naval expansion pro- gram here. The Navy is building 79 new warships of improved design. United States Attorney Leslie C. Garnett meanwhile is preparing to present evidence against Farnsworth to the District grand jury. He conferred yesterday with Brien McMahon, as- sistant attorney general in charge of | the Justice Department’s criminal division, with & view, it is understood, to learn just how much of the findings ©f the G-men and Naval Intelligence officers should be placed before the | ST old. black el s_Taddiken, 18: _set with_diamonds reward. F.J. Bar- DACHSHUND. male, black and tan. 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THOMPSON'S fittermilk Refresh yourself these blazing July days with a glass- ful of this “old- fashioned” health beverage, ice cold Thompson’s But- termilk. Drink it often and keep fit! THOMPSON'S DAIRY DECATUR 1400 ng 100% ndent D. C. Dairy NGTON, WBRIDE T0 RESIGN ASU.5.DRY LEADER Anti-Saloon League Official to Become Active in Pennsylvania. The resignation of Dr. Francis Scott McBride as general superintend- ent of the Anti-Saloon League of America was to be presented today at the semi-annual®meeting of the Ex- ecutive Committee of the organiza- tion in Cincinnati. Dr. McBride, superintendent of the league for the last 12!, years, an- nounced last night he would resign, effective not later than October 1, to become State superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Pennsylvania. The league had re-elected Dr. Mc- Bride general superintendent for his seventh two-year term last December, Sees “Challenging, Opportunity.” Among the reasons for his decision, he said “the battle lines in the war against the liquor evil have shifted back to the States and Pennsylvania presented one of the most challenging opportunities for temperance activi- ties.” Predicting national prohibition would “return by way of the States,” Dr. McBride said readjustments he Inside Facts PROVE SMOKERS ARE RIGHT Millions of smokers say, “You can’t beat Twenty Grand at any rice.”” Now=—read what a lead» 10g research laboratory says: We certify that we have inspected the Turkish and Domestic Tobaccos blended in TWENTY GRAND cigarettes and find them as fine in smoking quality as those used in cigarettes costing as much as 50% more. (Signed) Seil, Putt & Rusby Inc. 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Tope as Pennsylvania State super- intendent of the league. “Enjoyed” National Work. “While I enjoyed my work in the national field,” said Dr. McBride, “I am looking forward with great pleas- ure to the more intensive and intimate fighting in the State field, which al- ways has appealed to m Further- more, national prohibition will return by way of the States.” Dr. McBride fell heir to the Anti- Saloon League mantle of the late Wayne B. Wheeler of Ohio, who died in 1927. In that year the now retir- ing superintendent was named to carry on with Wheeler's legislative duties as well as continue his work as superintendent. Dr. McBride became a national fig- ure through his work for the league and made front-page headlines for many years during prohibition days. CONSTIPATED? Then don’t neglect it but use Nature's way—herbs and flowers. That's all you'll find tn LAXA-TRATE and in the morning you'll appreciate its gentle. non-griping. full action. Unlike anything you've ever tried. 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