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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
WHY SPAIN GAVE UP cub
WAS IN FEAR or A REVOLUTION
At HOME.
ohIclaI cablegrams Between Govern
ment And Gen. 6lanco at
Havana Made Public.

Madrid, Feb. 11.--Following thu
publication Of certain cablegramS ex
changed between the Spanish govern
ment at Madrid and Gen. Blanco a.
Havana relative to the surrender o.
Cuba to the United States In 1898, II
10 now learned that fear OF an Amer
lean attack upon the coast OF Spain
and a subsequent revolution in thii
country was the official reason fol
Premier Sagasta's decision to make
peace with the United States. More
over. this decision was reached be
fore the negotiations for the surren
der of Santiago were concluded.
These facts have been disclosed BY
the further publication Of the cor
respondence between Gen. Blanco and
Premier Sagasta, at the instlgation Of
Blanco, as a defense against the
charge Of cowardice made against the
Spanish army insCuba by . Cataloniau
deputy.
A dispatch received by the Spanish
government on July 9. 1908, from Gen.
Blanco, insisted that the army, al
though crippled by the loss Of Ger
vera's feet was ready and anxious to
continue the war but both the min
lister of war and Premier Sagasta re-
piled on July IL that as the Ameri
cans were masters Of the sea and
were preparing to attack the Balearic
islands and the Spanish coast, which
would be certain to produce an upris
ing in the interior, peace was impera
tive. Gen. Blanco protesting to the
last, finally agreed to obey orders and
surrender.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
To Divide the Navy.

washington, Feb. 17.-one-half Of
the United States navy should be kept
on the Pacific coast at all times in
the opinion Of the senate. An amend
ment to the naval bill was agreed to
Tuesday night providing that in the
discretion Of the president one-half
Of the navy shall be kept in Pacific
waters, so far as practicable. The
president already has the authority to
20 divide the feet, but the amend
ment amounts to an expression Of
congress in favor Of such action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
MANIAC ON PASSENGER TRAIN.
Three Men Stabbed on Great Western
In Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 11.-Becoming
suddenly insane on a Great Western
passenger train near Berwick, Ia,
Wednesday, Martin oberman Of Chi
cago drew a huge knife and slashed
at all within reach. Before he had
been beaten senseless by trainmen
and passengers. he stabbed three men.
One of the victims, Ernest Richards,
Of Parkersburg, Ia, was perhaps fatal
ly hurt. He was brought to the Meth
odist hospital here and Is thought to
be dying. The others, e. e. Dawson
and Logan Greenwich Of Chicago, were
seriously hurt, but will recover.
oberman was given over to the Des
MONIES police. Later his injuries
were seen to be so serious that he
was taken to hospital. He was on
his way to Kansas City, after having
been discharged from a Chicago hos
pital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
THE COOPER TRIAL BEGINS
DRAMATIC INCIDENTS At FIRST
pAYs SESSION.
NFo. {. W. carmaelS, the Slain sen
ator's Widow, Wac the First
Witness.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. H.-Filled
with dramatic incidents and marked
By scenes that bOrdered on the sen
sational, was this Arst day OF the
actual trial Of the Cooper-Sharpe case
Whether Col. Duncan B. Cooper.
Robin J. Copper and John Sharpe killed
former Senator e. W. Carmack IN
self defense or as q result OF a CON
spiracy IL the issue. Scarcely had the
attorneys been raped into order-ths
fudge has broken two good gavels IN
the work thus far-then the first sen
sation was produced.
Mrs. E. W. Carmack, the slain sen
ator's widow, was half carried, han
assisted into the room. She was
gowned in deepest mourning. Her
knees gave way as she neared her
seat and she was moaning as she was
placed in her chair. Her little son.
Ned, Jr., aged 10, stood by his mother
batting her shoulder and trying to
keep back his tears. Great surprise
was caused when the state calleo MrA
carmack as its first witness. She
was almost carried to the witness
stand BY her kinsman, Frank Lander
who succeeded her husband as editor
Of the Tennesseean.
A few questions were asked, bui
she became hysterical and was eD
cused.
As Mrs. Carmaek left the stand
Young Ned Carmack turned squarely
towards the defendants and hxso
upon them 3 look full Of hatred.
Next came the testimony Of Mrs
Eastman, who seized the revolver
said 70 have been found near the dead
editors body and re-enacted ths
tragedy. She was severely cross en-
AHMED, but The attorneys failed q
weaken her testimony.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
the largest membership SHOWN since

the largest membership SHOWN since
the report for December 81, 1904.
In 1903, when A. W. Smith was de-
partment commander, the per capita
tax was paid on 11,764 members; in
1904, Charles Harris commander, H.
9O4; in 1905, P. H. Coney commander,
10, 653; in 1906, Coney's second year,
10, $50; in 1907, A. W. Campbell COM
mander, 1O,6O4, and for the year end
ing December 81, 1908, with W. A.
Morgan commanding, the number has
again assembled to 10,9S4. In the last
year the death losses have not been
less than 500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
violated Oklahoma Law.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Feb. l7.-Un'
der a provision Of the state constitu-
ton the county attorney Of Pittsburg
county Tuesday instituted suit for
1929 900 against owners Of two lots
in the town Of Krebs who are alleged
10 have rented the lots for the dis
posal Of liquor. Six lot owners In Nc
Alester were given notice that they
would be sued for sums ranging from
$4,000 to 100000. United States In
ternal revenue licenses were taken as
prlma facle evidence Of guilt by the
authorities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
Mr.. TAFT PLEASED
THE PREslDENTIAL-ELEcT CON.
sIpERs THE KNOX TANoLE
FINALLY SETTLED NOW.
TWO HOURS At WHITE HOUSE
Lengthy Conference Between Presb
dent Roosevelt, Mr.. Taft and
Board Of Canal Engineers
Report to Congress.

Washington, Feb. 17.-In the opin'
ion Of President-elect Taft, Philander
@. Knox is now legally eligible to re.
celve the appointment Of secretary Of
state. That he will be the premier In
the Taft cabinet was again positive
~ stated by Mr.. Taft Tuesday night
at the White House, the statement
being made after two conferences be-
tween the president-elect and ME-
Knox.
Mr.. Taft declared no court could
entertain any action based on the con-
stitutionality Of Mr.. Knox's coming
appointment for the reason that the
first question that would arise In such
a proceeding would be whether Mr
Knox was ode facto" official OF the
government. This question, he main;
tanned, would have to be answered
in the Affirmative and there the pro
ceeding would end.
That Mr.. Knox shares these views
was made evident by Mr.. Taft In the
uneuuivocal declaration that the
Pennsylvania senator was to be his
secretary Of state.
With this question settled, with the
unanimous report Of the board OF en-
gineers indorsing the present proceed
ure in constructing the Panama canal
in the hands of President Roosevelt
TO be transmitted to congress
Wednesday with a message OF In
dorsement by him, and with a demon
strative scene Of cordially towards
himself by President Roosevelt Mr..
Taft concluded very busy day.
II was seven O'Clock Tuesday night
when Mr.. Taft emerged from the
presidents office, having ended a two
hours conference with Mr.. Roosevelt,
participated in by the board OF en-
Eineers. In the outer office he had
stated his position regarding MT.
Knox's appointment to a gathering OF
newspaper correspondents, when
President Roosevelt came out. He
Itood for moment unobserved but
With an expression Of pleasure on his
lace as the questions were being
,urled at the president-elect.
II would just like to see you take
few kinks out of him." ne remarked,
ls he advanced and took hold OF the
apel Of the Taft coat. This does
ne good"
Then addressing Mr.. Taft the pres
dent inquired:
"Am | going to see you Wednes-
lay, Will?'
There were few questions" Mr..
raft admitted he would like to talk
,ver at the White House and an en-
Eagement was made. Then the pres
dent slipped his arm through that OF
he big Ohloan and led him down the
items of the executive offices and the
wo conversed for some minutes, after
which Mr.. Taft stepped into his auto
mobile and the president started for
ais walk.
The ocular remarks Of the presi-
tent and his hearty cordially In ad-
dressing Mr.. Taft as "WilP' left no
doubt in the minds Of the observers
| that to all appearances there exists
the heartiest accord and good Fellow
ship between the two.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
A SUNDAY House Session.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The mem
bers of congress who died during the
first session of the present congress
were eulogized in a special session
of the house Of representatives Sun
day. They were Senator William
Pinkney Whyte Of Maryland, who died
March II, and Representative William
H. Parker of South Dakota, who died
on April 7 last. Fifteen addresses
were delivered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
Would Make PRECEDENT a Roman.

Rome, Feb. 1.-THE mayor and
city council are being urged to confer
upon President Roosevelt prior to his
arrival at Naples citizenship Of Rome
as an appreciation Of American gen
erosity In connection with the earth
quake. 1t is thought probable that
Mr.. Roosevelt would then come TO
Rome to receive personally this ex-
ceptionAl honor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
Ready for Tariff Convention.

indianapolis, Feb. Interpretations
for the national tariff commission con
vention, which meets here Tuesday,
have been completed. The conven-
ton will be the first held to promote
a statistical and scientific basis for
tariff revision. The numerous speak
ers will be confined to Commute adj
dresses and issues not bearing direct
ly upon the purpose of the convention
will be prohibited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18

Murphysboro. ILL.,, Feb. 1T.-Th 'ee
passengers were killed and IS injured
Tuesday when the Illinois Central
train No. EOS, southbound from s..
Louis to New Orleans. was wrecked
By running into a broken rail six
miles east Of here. The train run.
ming IS miles an hour was en- q
trestle when ire engine bit tn
broken rall TIE ensine passed over
.bu break safely tut the baggage car
ana smoker vent % he track and
threw its fonf remaining cara down
"a enhankuert
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
Extra session bx March IS.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE date for
the calling Of the special session OF
congress to revise the tariff will be
fixed definitely at a conference
Wednesday between Senator Aldrich
and Speaker Cannon. They were re-
uuested Tuesday by President-elect
Taft to decide this question. Mr..
Aldrich saw Mr.. Cannon for few
moments Tuesday night and 1t was
practically agreed that they would
recommend that the extra session
should begin not later than March 10
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
rsLuoRApAlc sREvlTIEs.

Both houses Of the Montana legis-
Iature have passed the anti-racs track
gambling bill.
Barney Marsh, president OF the
Marsh Bridge company Of Des Moinen.
IA. has failed for SS04,OOO.
Fire at Ottawa, Kan. destroyed the
Saunders Music company's store and
the adjoining private bank Of Q. W.
Coodin, causing loss Of $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
KANSAS 9. "A. 3. GROWING.
More Members Than In 1907, In Spite
Of About 500 Deaths.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 15.-Ths mem
bership in the Kansas G. A. R. Is
growing. Charles Harris, assistant
adjutant general, has Just forwarded
the report Of the Kansas department
to Washington and it shows an in
crease Of $50 in the last year This is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
NeMherrx Plan a suecess.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Reports from
most Of the navy yards Of the country
on Secretary Newberry's ulans OF re-
organization say 1t is working salts
factorily. The commandants say its
peculiar effect is to save money, time
and room and that there is no ques-
ton Of its great benefit to the ser
vice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
R.ltl.nhlna b Ra annlIar.

Washington, D. C.. Feb. l7.-By an
amendment to the naval appropri-
alton BIN. adopted Tuesday night By
the senate, the sire Of The two bat.
tisships authorised Il limited to 81
900 tons and their cost exclusive Of
aFmsnsnt and amor to lA5oo.ooe
go
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE follow
ing congratulatory messages were
sent by the president to Gov. Gnlett
and Speaker Stanton:
"Gov. J. N. Gillett, Sacramento
CAL: Accept my heartiest congratu'
lations. All good Americans apprect
Ato what you have done. Pray extend
nv concentrations individually to all
who have aided you. feel that the
way in which California has done
what was right for the nation makes
It more than ever obligatory on the
nation in every way to safeguard the
interests of California. All that l per
sonally can do towards this END,
whether in public or private life shall
most certainly be done. Theodore
Roosevelt"
Hon. P. A. Stanton, Sacramento
CAL: Accept my heartiest thanks
and CONGRATULATIONS for the great ser
vice you have rendered. On behalf
Of the people of the United States J
thank the people Of California and
their representatives in the legisla'
ture. Theodore Roosevelt"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
Hou,. pa..s, Wireless Bill.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Burke
bill requiring all ocean-going steam
ships carrying so or more passengers
to be equipped with wireless telegraph
apparatus, was passed by the house
Tuesday. The bill prescribes a pen
atty Of not to exceed 5000 or i'm
prlsonment for not to exceed one year
or both for violation Of It's provisions.
One year Is allowed for the installa-
ton Of such equipment
Garrett had also rented a house
In independence in q closet Of which
he had arranged chains with which
be intended to conhne his victim II
be could get him to 90 there on any
pretense.
Garrett Nos Known In Omaha.
Omaha, Neb., Feb. l7.-There Il no
trace Of the name Of @. H. Gannett
IN the directories or police records
Of either Omaha or South Omaha and
Il the man arrested N KaA9aa CITY
Tor attempting TIE iils Of Lavrsnee
n Jones d an Omaha man the name
4 aoublsal aclltlouA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-18
CALIFORNIA YIELDS
SCHOOL SEGREGATION BILL RE
CONSIDERED AND THEN
DEFEATED.
FIGHT WAS LONG AND HARD
Antl.Japanese Measure suppressed
only After Many Hours OF Heat-
ed Debate on Floor OF
the House.

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 11.-Yieldins
to the pressure brought to bear py
President Roosevelt and Gov. Gillett
the California assembly retired from
its previous position on the anti-Jap
aness matters Wednesday by recon
sidering the former vote on the sesre'
cation Of Japanese students in the
public schools and finally rejecting
the measure by a vote Of Al to 81. An
effort by the supporters OF the blu
further to reconsider was lost by tie
vote and the assembly is now clear
Of any anti-Japanese measure oDJeot
cd to by the national administrator
The fight for the suppression OF the
bill was won only after many hours
Of heated debate on the floor. TAe
struggle started at 10:90 o'clock IN
the morning, on the presentation OIL
q resolution by Assemblyman J. r
Transue, of Los Angeles, affirming the
right Of the state to govern its
schools, but withdrawing the Japan
csc segregation measure because OF
the presidents objection to 1t, ano
lasted until four o'clock in the after
noon, when Grove L. Johnson's mo-
ton further to reconsider was defeat
ed on tie vote, 3S to SO.
The school bill is still to be consid'
cred in the senate, having been pre-
scented there by Senator A. Caminetti
but there is little chance that the
measure will be approved when
brought up.
Gov Gillett said Wednesday night
that the next matter to be taken up
by the assembly would be the pro-
posed appropriation of $4,000 for the
compiling of census Of Japanese in
California. He said that II from the
data 80 gathered it we're found neces
sary to do so congress would be
urged to enact an Asiatic exclusion
measure.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-04-01

permits would be good until the ex-
piration of the year from their date,
but this theory is rejected in the
.1olnion sent out from Mr.. Bingham's
Office.
The law has been interpreted to
mean that only those licenses taken
out before the passage of the bill can
run until the expiration OF the year,
and that those which were taken out
afterward may run only for ninety
days after the county has voted out
.he saloons.
Several requests have come to Mr..
B;ngham's Office in the last few weeks
Tor opinions on the same subject,
and they were all turned over to Az
exander Cavins, assistant attorney
general All of the inquiries were an
swered Saturday. Mr.. Cavins inter-
prets the daw to mean that the Legis>
lature intended that those persons
who took out a license after the pas
sage of the bill did SO with the
knowledge that there might be an
election called and that they were in
danger of losing their permits. The
law provides for the return OF the
money paid by the holder OF the IL
censes in the event ne does not get
its full years benefit
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-04-01
SEEK "A MISSING BOY.
Posters Reach This City Offering q
Reward for a Kidnapped Youth of
Flint, Mich.

Search for young Harold, the
Flint, Mich. boy, who was kidnaped
February %. has been extended to
Plymouthyposters announcing the Of
fer OF a reward of $1,000, having
been received.
The boy has light hair, light brown
eyes, full face and light complexion
He is OF medium build, weighing
about so pounds and when last seen
wore brown corduroy blouse pants,
light gray sweater vest with dark
blue border and light gray stock
ing cap. The man supposed to have
stolen him is, described as follows:
Dark complexion, smooth face,
dark hasr, 35 to 40 years, five feet
nine or ten inches. prominent scar on
right hand extending from little hng-
er diagonally across back of hand to
wrist. Wore long black gauntlet
fur gloves, red necktie and cellulogd
collar, no overcoat.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-04-01
MANY TEACHERS EXPECTED.
At Joint Meeting of Northern Indi-
ana and Southern Indiana Asso-
ciation at Indianapolis.

1t is expected that the meetings OF
the Northern Indiana and Southern
Indiana Teachers associations to be
held in Indianapolis next week, will
De the most largely attended OF any
teachers organization held there in
years. 81 fully expect to see from
; 900 TO 5000 teachers attend the
two meetings." said Robert ]. Alley,
superintendent OF the Department OF
Public Instruction.
Indianapolis educators are looking
after the entertainment OF the men,
bers of the two associations say that
the hotels OF the city will not be able
to take care OF the crowd that will
attend ard arrangements have been
made to entertain many of the teach
erS in the boarding houses OF the
city
Teachers all over the state are in
terested in the coming conventions.
1t is probable that an effort will be
made TO combine the two associa-
tlons Into one great organization.
which will take the place OF the In
diana Teachers association, which
meets in indianapolis during the
Christmas holidays If this is done
the annual meetings hereafter will
be in Indianapolis in April. The com
ing meeting of the two associations
will be held on April /, 2 and 3.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-04-01
WILL ENTERTAIN
WAR SURVIVORS
ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF
SHILOH WILL BE CELE-
BRATED.
Loyal Burch Will Entertain Veterans
of the 29th Regiment on April
7th.

Loyal Burch of this city, intends
the Battle OF Shiloh, by entertaining
the survivors of the 29th Indiana, and
their families at dinner, at his home
in this city, on April N, at 700
o'clock p. M. There are about eleven
members OF this regiment in Mar
shall county Mr. Bunch desires all
members to be present, also be sure
and come hungry, so as to do justice
to the spread he will have pre-
pared, which he promises will be no
mean one. Nif lllIi
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-04-01
EARLY SETTLER
PASSES AWAY
MRS. NELSON MCLAUGHLIN
HAD RESIDED HERE FOR
~ YEARS.
Was One of the Earliest Settlers OF
Plymouth Having Moved Here
in 1841.

Plymouth and Marshall county lost
one of its earliest settlers, in the
death OF Mrs. Nelson Mclaughlin,
which occurred al her home in north
Plymouth, Sunday afternoon, at 200
o'clock Death was caused from Old
age, Mrs Mclaughlin being II years
OF age at the time OF her death.
Susan Howe was born in Saratoga
county, New York. in 1888. When
but five weeks old her parents moved
to Michigan, where they resided until
the daughter was five years OF age,
when they moved to Marshall coun-
ty, in the year 1897. AT the age OF
nineteen she was married TO Nelson
Mclaughlin, who with two sons,
Charles and Theodore, OF Plymouth,
survive her. Mrs Mclaughlin was a
sister of the late David Howe and
Mrs. Charles Reeve, also deceased.
Immediately after their marriage Mr..
and Mrs. Mclaughlin moved to Ply
mouth where they have since resided.
Eight sons were. born to the union,
all OF whom are dead excepting the
two afore mentioned. Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson Mclaughlin celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary seven
years ago. The funeral was held
at the Methodist church Tuesday az
ternoon at 2:3O o'clock, after which
the funeral proceeded to the Ssr;nger
cemetery, where interment took
place.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-04-01
KLINE DITCH AWARDED.
Contracts Given in Much Disputed
St. Joseph County Drain Which
Terminates in This County.

The beginning OF the end OF the
famous Kline ditch controversy came
in South Bend when Horace G. Mil
ler,' commissioner for the improve
ment, opened sealed bids and tenta-
lively awarded construction contracts
to Yoder & Schwartz, Titus Z. Kin
zie, John H. Easterday and Albert
Sheets Fifteen bids were presented
but six of them were withdrawn and
not considerd in the competition.
Peter Yoder and Charles Swartz
were the lowest Bidders for the exca-
vation for the main ditch and If sat-
isfactory bond Of $4,000 is flied. Will
likely be awarded the contract. This
bid was for O596 per cubic yard or
about S13,32O for their part OF the
Improvement. Titus f. Kinzie, for
mer county surveyor bid lowest on
is of the twenty laterals. john II.
yesterday and Albert Sheets, both
OF Wyatt, were the lowest for the
others. The laterals will cost about
$4,000 making the total cost OF til,
ditch about $3O,OOO
Construction work must start IN 90
days according to the terms OF the
contracts and must be completed
within one year.
The main ditch will commence
about five miles south of Mishawaka
extending II miles, terminating a.
the B. & o. railway right OF way in
Marshall county The Court contro-
versy found its inception seven years
ago when remonstrances were filed
and the fight was carried on unin-
terrupted until the last term OF court
when Special Judge II. A. Steis ruled
that work should start. The contest
at times became very bitter, the con-
troversy on one occasion going to
the supreme coIrt.