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The Washington times., 1908-06-07
VERDICT IS FOUND
IN DR.. SPEAR CASE
Will Not Be Made Public Until
Passed Upon by Navy
Secretary.

The defense rested yesterday after
noon IN the case Of Assistant Surgeon
David A. Spear, on trial at the Wash
ingtun navy yard On the charge of
forgery. and his fate is IN the hands
OF the court. verdict and sentence
has been agreed upon. but this VIII not
be known until it is reviewed by the
Secretary Of the Navy.
No witnesses were heard yesterday
afternoon, the prose cution and the de-
tense agreeing to eliminate all unneCes-
sary delay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy L. Stewart were on
the stand a few minutes to certify 20
their testimony of Friday.
Court was again DELAYED awaiting the
record, and it was long after the hour
set when the trial was actually resUm-
ed. Mrs. Stewart waited patiently in
the witness room. as she has done
thrOuEhcut the trial. DR.. Spear was
permitted to spend some time in con-
versation with her and with her hus-
band. and when a recess was taken for
luncheon they went out together
Mrs. Stewart appeared IN a stunning
rich brown suit yesterday, in place OF
the striped light one Of the day before.
Her black sailor hat had given way to
one of larger PROPORTIONS OF straw.
mushroom shaped, Tut with simple trim
mings that matc'Ie her suit.
First Lieut. Jose n A. Rossell, judge
advocate of the C Lrt, summed up the
case briefly for r, )sasution. before the
court retired. He outlined many strolg
points against the accused. saying that
! ne was sane 20 the point of cunning
when he took and cashed the pay checks
/ of his three brother officers, Surgeon
/ =. j. Grow. ami Assistant Surgeons
! Alderman and Stibhens.
In summing UP for the defense, At
! t5rney Henry H Classic, representing
/ Dr.. Spear. went carefully over the -four
! charges and pointed out wherein they
/ should not be considered. His main
| argument. however, was made on the
main point Of his defense of the case
| lack of criminal intent and under
standing. ard mental responsibility
| He also pointed out that the writing OF
tire Endorsements was not forgery In its
true and accepted sense.
AS soon as Judge Advocate RosseIl
finished his argument. the court retired
AS soon as the verdict was reached il
was communicated 10 the judge advo-
cate, who sent the complete record to
the Navy Department. 1t will be re-
viewed Monday or Tuesday, and prob
ably will be passed upon by the Secre,
tary OF the Navy by Wednesday.
| Dr. Spear was returned to confine-
ment on the Presidents yacht, May,
flower.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
Fl LIVES TRIBUTE
IN NEBRASKA STORM
Floods Sweep State, After
Tornado Does 100000
Damage.
RAILROADS TIED UP;
WIRES ALL BROKEN
Communication Cut Off From
Stricken Places-Home Of Sen
ator Brown Threatened.

LINCOLN. Ne5., June 6.-After the
State had been devastated by a series
OF toTnadoes, floods now are sweeping
over vast sections of Nebraska. Tie
fury Of the wind probably will cost
twenty-one lives-ten persons being
killed outright and eleven fatally in
jured. Many others have been serious
IL injured. The damage 10 buildings
and other property will exceed Sl,0Oo, co.,.
The Northwestern railroad has tenn
pCrarily abandoned train service. The
Burlington has been delayed by wash
outs. while the Missouri Pacific has
been seriously handicapped.
At Bloomington, Superior, FaiTbury.
and d number Of other cities, the dam
age by food has been great. The west
ern section OF Lincoln was inundated
tonight, salt Greek suddenly becoming
a torrent At Geneva a tornado swept
the business section and then subdi-
vided into a half dozen minor lorna
does.
In Buffalo county a storm caused
heavy damage and advanced within a
few feet of the residence OF United
states Senator Norris BoWn before it's
fury was spent At Carleton, Franklin,
HilGreth, Kindred, Garfield, and In
vale. tornaJCes were reported. Tele-
phone lines have been destroyed and
communication with the stricken region
il dimculI.
Tornadoes were reported in the vi
cinity CT Byron, Neb., ard north Of
CORTLAND, kas. Three persons are
known TO have been killed and six
fatally injured by these two storms
which occurred this afternoon.
Telephons communication has beer
cut of and relief workers have faileC
10 reach the sufferers. the road being
impossible.
For Gods sake help us"' cried the
manager OF rural telephone exchange
near Geneva. His voice could be heard
against tie subdued roaring Of the
storm. An efforts 10 raise" him sinct
/ have been futile.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
SERVE ATTACHMENT
ON STOCK PLUNGER
Brokers Claim Man Who Made
S5,OOO,OOO on Margins
Owes Them.

NEW YORK, June 6.-The funds of
John Brandt Walker, the stock market
plunger from Chicago, were attached
late today on a claim for SO, 4l5 by the
firm of Carpenter, Baggott & Co.. who
allege the money is due them on stock
transactions.
Walker, after several bad starts in
she market made a rapid rise TO
wealth during the recent panic and
is credited with winning 5000, 600. Re
Gently he sold his elaborate stable for
cost him, and gave rise to the TumOT
that he has been losing money recently.
The attachment was served IN the
Fifth Avenue Trust Company, in which
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
NEGROES SHOOT GIRL.
KILL HER ESCORT
Posse Searching for Three
Men Who Attacked Couple
Near Tennessee City.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. June CAS-
Joseph Knight. n well-HnOwn business
man, and Miss Sarah Poole was driy-
ing on PoosviIle pike. just out of tho
city limits, shortly after dark tonight
they we're attacked by three masked
negroes, who attempted 10 hold them
Hp. knight drew d revolver ana at
tempted 20 defend himself, when one
OF the negE ces opened fire and killed
him instantly.
Several shots were fired at the young
woman. one OF them entering her thigh
Almost instantly a posse Of officers and
armed citizens started after the men.
ard at 1:3O O'Clock il Is reported that
they have been cornered on n ssionary
Ridge. Both parties are ARM. ana a
general fight is expected.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
ACCUSED SWINDLER
HELD IN ONTARIO
Man Who Duped Washingtonian
May Be Taken TO New
York.

NEW YORK. June 6.-Claiming 10 be
employed by John Wanamaker, for
whom he formerly acted as salesman.
James Granger, alias Kelley, who IS
alleged 10 have been swindling a num-
her of persons throughout the country
b. passing worthless checks. is under
arrest in Toronto. Ont, and win be
brought to New York TO answer charges
Of grand larceny and forgery
The charge on which Granger will be
extradited is the passing Of worth
less check Oh the National Bank. Ac-
cording to the police. Granger has
also. by passing worthless checks, Sc
cured from V. Bowie, of Atlanta, Ca
$50; Mrs G. G. Nicolls. Of Chattanooga,
Tenn. SIS; X De La Vergue, 2142 Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington, d. c.
So. and NJ Kirkcaldie. Atlanta. Ga. $50.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
PRESIDENT ORDERS
SUMMER HOLIDAYS

The President yesterday issued an ex-
ecutive order giving all employees OF
navy yards and arsenals Saturday
half holiday during the months of July,
August. and September.
All the other employees Of the Gov
eminent are granted half holidays dur
ing these months by lew, but as Con
,,resq has failed TO provide for the navy
ward and arsenal employees, the Presi-
dent has for several years issued an
order giving them the same.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
CHILDREN
ASSIST THE POOR

NEW YORK, June 6.-Toucked by the
stories of abject hunger among the
school children of the i wer east side,
Edward Madden, nine, and Joseph
Madden, thirteen, sons o. John r. Mad
den. the noted hOTseman. TO-DAY con-
tributed 500 10 the relief fund for
these children.
The little fellows M de the money in
the sale Of Shetland ponies raised on
tl-ir own farm in Kentucky. From the
farm they wrote to the.r father, direct
ing Kim TO take 500 of their money and
contribute 1t in their names. The father
gladly consented.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
SERVIANS PREPARE
FOR GUERRILLA WAR
King Peter Fears Montenegrins
Will Make Effort 10 De-
throne Him.

CETINJE. June 6.-Another opera
bouffe war between Montenegro and
Servia is becoming threatening in view
OF the recall Of the Scryian minister
by King Peter OF Servia. The feeling
between these nations IS at fever heat.
Each is prepared to fight at the slight
est provocation.
An open declaration Of war is hardly
probable, as both nations realize TIE
powers would intervene, but an out
break Of guerrilla warfare is Likely 10
result.
The hope OF the Afontenegrins is to
acuse such an internal disorder in Ser
via that King peter viii be overthrown.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
SAIL, WALK, OR SWIM;
LAKE HAS NEW SHIP
Submarine Inventor Will dake
Amphibian Species Pale Into
Insignificance.

NEW YORK, June 6.-SimOn Lake.
the submarine inventor and builder, OF
Bridgeport, Conn, has gone the am
phihian species one better BY inventing
a new style of airship, and by his own
genius he can travel in air, water, ana
on land.
It Is a combination of aeroplanes aud
a gas bag, the aero9lanes ''grasping
the air much as hydropla aes take hold
of water on submarines. By the use of
a helicoptre the ascent can be made in
a vertical direction or at an l1gie- The
ship. the inventor says, is perfectly
dirigible.
In order to advance the science of air
navigation. Lake says his plans are
open TO the public.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
TO ELOPE.
MAN SHOOTS GIRL
Murderer Escapes After At
lacking His Sweetheart
in Crowded Street.

DANBURY, Conn. June EN- de-
spair when she refused 70 elope with
INN. Edward Schuman tonight shot and
fatally wounded Miss Ida Potter IN
crowded Main street. but before the
astounded onIooIers could seize him he
had escaped. \ posse is now securing
the country Tor him.
Schuman has repeatedly begged Miss
Potter 70 run away with him. IT is said.
She has steadfastIy refused and tonight
as they were walking he renewed his
entreaties. According 70 the few wit
nesses the girl could only refuse him.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
BELMONT IMPROVING.

NEW YORK. June e--physicians to-
night expressed the belief that Oliver
II. p. belmont would recover from his
attack CT geritonitis following an opera
ton for appendicitis. Favorable symp-
toms were noted in the patients con-
dition tonight and while he is still criti-
caHv I'll the physicians believe that the
Improvement will 1e maintained
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
WOMAN IN BALLOON;
SORRY TRIP ENDS

CANTON, Ohio, June Sim only
sorry we couldn't stay in the air long
err" said Mrs. Homer w Thompson, Of
Salem, Chic, this AFT err 'U after the
big balloon "Ohio" had descended in
safety to the shores OF Turkeyfoot
lake, seventeen miles from the starting
point If the flight in this city.
Mrs. Thompson had shown no ner-
vousness in the flight which she made
in company with her husbond ana leo
Stevens, of New York city.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
THREE BALLOONS 10 Roe.

CHICAGO, June 6.-A three cornered
race between the balloons owned by A.
Holland Forbes, of New York; Dr.. Ju-
liam Thomas. and Charles A. COey, CT
Chicago. will be one of the features or
the balloon races TO ne neld here Iuiy
4. Coey this week made nlgnL from
Quincy, H., 10 Clear Lake, 5. d, and
FORBES today challenged him. Coey has
accepted and has suggested that DR..
TaoTnas be invited TO enter The contest.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
CAUGHT USING linked MILK.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 6.-The Gin
cinnati health department will no longer
use red ink to spike" milk that has
been doctored. Obviously, the dumping
of red ink into the milk spoiled it for
sale TO private consumers, but MIX
Inspector Hayes discovered today that
IL is being used for the manufacture
OF strawberry ice cream" A large
quantity Of the cream was confseated
today.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
SECRETLY MARRIED,
COUPLE IS FORGIVEN
Miss Nellie ShileS Goes to
Roanoke to Meet Her
Husband.

News Of the marriage Of Miss Nellie
EVELYN ShiIes, daughter Il c. W. Shnes,
who resides at the SJratford Hotel, TO
Harper Dean. Of Roanoke, Va. on May
so. was received in Washington late
last night.
A Richmond dispatch 10 the effect that
the brides father and relatives in
Washington opposed the match and that
the marriage had been a sensational
eIopement was shown 20 Mr.. Shiles at
the Stratf0rd last night.
Wedding Performed at Outstanding.
He denied any such feeling toward his
new son-in-Iaw and said that he had
known the young man long before the
marriage; that he was aware of the
intention of the couple 10 marry, and
that he had interposed no objection.
He admitted, however. that the we'd
ding, which took place a. Christianburg,
Va, was unexpected
MY daughter has been visiting dur
ing the winter and spring in Roanoke. q"
said Mr.. Shiles, "and. although the
young people were engaged. their we'd
ding at Christian5uTg was a surprise.
had no objections to the match and
cannot imagine how the question could
have been raised"
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
Brides Family Wen Known.

Mrs. Dean, who is twenty years of
age. belongs to an old Washington
family. Her father, c. w Shiles, re-
tired from the lumber business about
ten years ago.
Harper Dean, the bridegroom, is
twenty-four, a son OF W Harper Dean.
Of Richmond. Va, and a cousin of
Mrs. Claude A. Swanson, wife Of Vir-
ginia's governor. He is a graduate of
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. at
g2laoIxsl,urg and has held the position
OF state FntomolOgist in both Georgia
ana Louisiana. He is at present presi-
dent of the Virginia Landscape and
Maintenance Company. { Roanoke.
The Washington times., 1908-06-07
Again Oppose Hitchcock.

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-02
BANK Of COMMERCE OPENS
THE KANSAS CITY INSTITUTION
HAS MET ALL CONDITIONS.
viii Resume Business With Capital Of
100000 and Surplus
Of 100000.

Washington, Mar 28.---William Bar.
rett Ridgely, comptroller Of the cur
rency, stated Friday that all Of the
conditions imposed by the comrtrol'
ler's ONCE for the reorganization OF
the National Bank of Commerce OF
Kansas City were being complied with.
These included the purchase, through
the reorganization committee, by the
people interested in the resumption OF
the bank, OF sufficient assets OF the old
bank to restore the capital to $1,000
900 with 100000 Of surplus. In addi-
ton to this, some OF the old stockhold-
ers with new interests, including the
new management, have paid in for new
stock 100000 Of capital and $780,
900 Of surplus. The bank thus Will
start with 100000 of capital and
100000 Of surplus, all clean, hqul-
dated and unimpaired. The recognized
bank will start with deposits OF be-
tween 81, 900, 900 and $13,0OO,OOO, over
so per cent Of which will be on hand
II
in actual cash.
The necessary certificate was issued
Friday by the comptroller approving
the increase OF the capital stock and
authorizing the resumption Of business
on Monday, March 30.
Later Mr.. Ridgely handed his resig-
nation to President Roosevelt, and will
become president Of the National Bank
of Commerce Of Kansas City. He will
be succeeded as comptroller by Law
renee o. Murray, present assistant
secretary of commerce and labor and
former deputy comptroller OF the cur
rency.
Mr.. Ridgely will leave for Kansas
City in few days to take charge OF
the bank.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-02
An Iowa Tornado.

Burlington, Ia, Mar. pa report
from New Boston, Ia, town about
ten miles west of Fort Madison, on
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail-
road, states that a tornado struck that
place Friday night, blowing IL freight
cars from the tracks, demolishing a
church, and injuring a number Of peo'
pie. No one is reported to have been
killed at that place. A balloon-shaped
cloud was seen to pass from west to
east along the Santa Fe road and con-
siderable damage to farm houses In
its path was reported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-02
DR.. Pierce's
FavOrite
Prescription
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most potent invigorating, restorative
tonic and strengthening nervine,
especially adapted to womans pecul-
lar requirements by an experienced
snecialist in the treatment Of her
diseases.

roots without a drop Of alcohol In
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-02

"Tn.s i-.sy iCrelgn element, instead
of being organized to a source Of
strength for this xepublic, is in danger
Of becoming a source Of weakness and
danger. The general welfare Of the
people Of the state and nation demands
some measure of relief
Provision should be made for keep
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state, in order that false naturalization
may be prevented, and those who be.
come public charges within three years
or any other reason specified by the
federal immigration law become unde-
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-02

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-02
lraklng Good.

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For q torpid liver with its attendant
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-02
Killed Son and Herself.

Holdredge, Neb., Mar. 28.-Mrs. Ma
tilda Nelson, aged probably 80, Friday
sprang in front of Burlington pas
senger train, holding her nine-year-old
son In her arms. Both were instantly
killed, the woman's body being ground
to pieces. The pair was walking on
the track four miles from town. AS
the train approached the engineer
blew his whistle and the woman
stepped from the track. Just as the
engine was about upon them she
pushed the boy back on the track, de
spite his struggles, and followed him
Poverty and alleged domestic troubles
are supposed to have prompted the act
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-02
A Receptive Candidate.

St. Paul, Mimi, Mar. 2S.-At the
suggestion of Mr.. Ed. A. Stevens, sec
retary of the Democratic state com
mittee. a letter was written to Gov
johnson by Mr.. Swan J. Turnblad
publisher of the Swedish-American
Post Of Minneapolis on March 20, asx
ing him to state his position in re
gard to nomination for the presidency
Gov. johnson stated in reply that he
did not believe that any American citi
zen should be an active open candi
date for the nomination to the presl
dency but that II nomination came
to him he certainly should not refuse
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-02
Tn. KOREANS Trial Postponed.

San Francisco, CAL. Mar. Isl W.
Chang, the Korean who shot and
killed D. w. Stevens, the American
adviser to the Korean council of state
was arraigned before Police Judge
Conlan Friday on a charge Of murder,
but was granted a continuance for
preliminary hearing until next Friday
morning at ten o'clock. His attorney
Intimated that no defense will be Of
fered in the police court but that
when the case reaches higher tribu'
nal the battle will be fought and an
effort made to save the accused
Korean on the grounds Of insanity.