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Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
IOP|l!OM BY THE COURT
Which Restored to Wife of Senator Tillman's Son Her Children Whom He Had Transferred By Deed to His Parents

Columbia. S C.. Feb. l5.-Granting a mothers plea for the custody of her two children, the supreme court of South Carolina rendered decision to- day in favor of Mrs B. R. Tiilman. Jr. who sought to recover her little girls. Douschka Pickens Tillman and Sarah Stark Tillman, from the possession of Senator and Mrs. B R. Tillman. The decision was based on the ground that the deed of transfer by B. R. Tilinan. Jr.. was invalid, as it applied to the mother. the act under which 1t was made being in violation of the state and federal constitutions.
 The court. therefore. granted an ap- plication for a writ of habeas corpus. !ts soon as the decision was announced the attorneys for young Mrs. Tillman took steps toward getting the children.
 If the statute is to be construed AS giving the father arbitrary power to deed away the custody of his children. the court held. the law is an infringe ment on the rights and privileges as sured by the state constitution and the fourteenth amendment of the consti tuition of the United States.
 The opinion says: It seems per fectly clear the general assembly can not empower the father at his own will to deprive the mother and chfi- dren of those legal rights, long estsb lished as clements of personal liberty"
 Without passing upon the conflict of testimony and affidavits covering the marital differences of the couple. the court concludes that the children should be in the custody of tue mother. who. it is held it better fitted than their grandparents to care for them.
 In 1908. Lucy Douglas, a grandaush- ter of Governor Pickens, who was gov ernor of South Carolina. and the daughter of Mrs Lucy HoIcornb Pick ems, connected with the best families in the state, married Benjamin F. TiIlman. Jr. the eldest son of Senator Tillman. Tn November 1908. they part ed. young Mrs. Tillman alleging that her husband drank and mistreated her.
 In February of 1909. there was re- which lasted until De 1909. when young Mrs. Till man became i'll at Washington Hard ly had she begun her eonvalescence when her husband. undert the pretenss of taking the little girls to see, their grandmother. carried them to Tren- ton. & C.. and transferred them to his parents
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY
 OF THE MAINE DISASTER
Its Celebration in Havana Harbor and
 Arlington Cemetery

Havana. Cuba, Feb. 15.-The twelfth anniversary of the destruction of the Maine was observed in the harbor to- day with more elaborate ceremony than on any previous anniversary. A fleet of tugs and yachts bearing mem bers of the Havana camp of United Spanish American War Veterans and daughters of the American Revolution. members of the American legation and consular officers. and many members of the American club. representatives of the Cuban government and hun dreds of toruists. visited the wreck
 A bronze commemorative tablet from the Daughters of the American Revo- lution, a medallion from the Spanish American War Veterans and a wreath from President Gomez were affixed to the wreck. Several speeches. all eX- pressing an earnest wish that by the next anniversary the wreck will be removed and the dead within the hulk laid on American soil. were made.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
THE COWBOY TRIAL.
The Case Will Go to the Jury
 Today.

San Francisco, Feb. 15.-Nith few words from District Attorney Fickert. which will briefly review the evidence in the case. the trial of former Police Captain Michal Conboy. charged with the killing of Bernard Lasan. win go to the jury tomorrow. In his address to the jury today Fickert referred to the case as one of drunken cap tain of police who foully murdered an innocent youth who. rom kind heart edness. sought to aid the defendant while in a helpless state"
 What right had this man. a sworn officer of the law. sworn to protect life. to slay that boy?" asked Ffckert- Continuing. he said: Logan alone out of all that crowd of passers-by- out of the goodness of his heart, offered to help the helpless. drunken man cling ing to lamp post. He did not creep up behind him. but walked right ap and tried to set Conboy on his feet And he was shot down for it.. St
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
THE INVESTIGATION
 OF THE BEEF TRUST
THE GOVERNMENT HAS LEARNED
 ONE THING.
That 1t Must Get It's information From
 the Head Packers.

Chicago. Feb. 15.-This was not a day of enlightenment for members of the federal grand jury in the hearing of evidence at the government investi- gation to ascertain whether the meat packing industry is being conducted in violation of the anti-t trust laws. Coun- sel for the packers express themselves as being wholly in the dark as to what the government learned and what it hopes to establish.
 On the other hand. District Attorney Sims. who is conducting the govern rnent's case, believes that two points have been established: First. if the government hopes to establish a case. il must pay less attention to the minor employees and call in the heads of the packing world to get the facts.
 Second, the packing interests are de- termined to drive home before the jurors that no trust exists; that it would be impossible for any ring to control prices. and that the law of supply and demand alone regulates the price of meat.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
SEEK DIVIDING LINE
 CULT AND RELIGION
A Denver Case Which will Affect
 "New Thought" Apostles.

Denver. Feb. 15.-A decision in the case of John Clark alias Cashmere, psychic. scientist, hypnotist and master of the occult who is being tried on charges of obtaining money by. false pretenses and confidence game. may affect New Thought cults in the United States.
 Cashmere is alleged to have obtain- ed money H6in hundreds of women. most of them poor. claiming he could control the forces of the unseen world for the benefit of his clients. The att torneys for Cashmere base their de- fense on the claim that the money was used for the advancement of psychic science.
 When does a cult cease to be re ligion. and become a confidence game?" is the question Cashmere's attorneys are attempting to force the court to solve. "A
 Witnesses for the prosecution de- clare that Cashmere is an exponent Of free love-. and that under. the guise Of a healer. and. a physician he has ruined several girls.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
THE J. ?. HANDLES
 As|AT|c BUSINESS
As Result cf the Merger the Govern
 inert Is Trying to Dissolve.

New York. Feb. 15.-Evidence of minimized competition and .he prac- tical control of the Asiatic traffic moved from the Missouri river to Port land and San Francisco by the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific sys- tens since the merger of the roads in 1901. was brought out today with the resumption of the hearing of the fed erai suit to dissolve the merger.
 John Stubbs. general traffic manager of tho Hartman lines. occupied the whole days session as witness before Sylvester Williams. special examiner. conductings the inquiry.
 MT. Stubbs admitted on cross exam inatiop by CA. Severance. counsel for the government. that the Union Pacific had a stock ownership in the Oregon Short Line, which gave the former road direct line from the Missouri river Q Portland.
 "So. that all Asiatic business moved from the Missouri river to. Portland win be handled by the Union Pacific alone?" asked Severance
 Yes, that's it." the witness replied.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
SHOT ONE DAY.
But the Victim Did Not Find IL Out
 Until the Next.

San Francisco. Feb 15.-Accident- ally shot yesterday, but it was not un- til today that E. c. Mitchell. barber. discovered the fact and then only after a surgeon had located bullet nestled under the flesh near the spine.
 On Monday Mitchell had been scuff- ling with an employee of the shop and during the tussle he carried loaded revolver in his hand. At one point in the fun he stumbled and fell against the wall discharging the revolver The scuffling ceased. and Mitchell com mented on how fortunate that none had been struck by the bullet.
 Today his side pained him. and upon an examination 8 doctor found that the bullet had entered the breast. and defleetcd by a rib. passed around the body where it was found. near the backbone,
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
THE AllOs INVESTIGATION
Conger, the Accuser, Fore ed to Confess His Rela- tion to the Corrupting Bridge Company-Speaks of Political Gift

Albany. N. r.. Feb. 15.-That the American Bridge company raised a corruption fund in> 1902. 1903, and 1905. was testified to today in the legislative bribery investigation. when State Senator Ben Conger was cross examined.
 Plans are laid for wider inves- tigation to follow the present inquiry into the charges of Senator Conger, that Senator Jothan P. Aids, took 5000 bribe from the American Bridge company.
 Aids accuser was taken in hand by Senator Newcomb and forced to confess that the American Bridge company raised corruption fund. Conger admitted that the bridge company in 1903 turned legislative bribery fund over to the Groton Bridge company in which the witness and his brother Frank, were inter ested.
 A grim smile flashed across his face as he volunteered the information relative to the purpose of the fund There was a contribu- ton to the state chairman of the state organization in 1902"
 The days developments made it clear that the administration had concluded that the public demand for a sweeping investigation is too insis- tent to be ignored. Senator Wain- wright introduced 8 resolution pro viding for an investigation practically without limit but it was referred to the finance committee. and probably will not come out in the radical form in which it was introduced
 Although the resolution IS accept cd as the product of recent confer ences by Governor Hughes. Speaker and other party leaders such source by no means .insures it's adoption.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
THE SHIFTING TIDE
 OF N|CARAGUAN WAR
The Government Troops Reeapture Matsealps.

Managua. Feb. I5.-The forces of President Msdriz have again taken possession of Matagalpa, Which on February 10 was occupied by General Chamorro. the insurgcnt leader. The bombardincst of the city. which began on Sunday. after notification had been given to non -combatants to withdraw was abandoned for some hours. but renewed yesterday.
 The government forces had heavy guns on the hills. but the insurgents were without menas to reply at long range. Chamorru, therefore. deemed it advisable to retreat under cover of darkness. and evacpated Matagalpa early this morning.
 General Lara. Chavarria. Martinez and Rivas, each of whom commanded sections of the government troops re- occupied the city at noon. chamorro did not escape any too soon as he was nearly surrounded by government forces, which had been brought up as quickly as conditions of the country would permit.
 1t is reported that Chamorro has broken away from Estrada and pro- claimed himself president OvertureH had been made to Madriz by Cham OTTO through the medium of the Amer ican consular .sgeht at Matagalpa for tho re-establishmcnt of peace. Madriz had been unofffcially informed of the proposal. but hc gave the answer. that the unconditional surrender and iin- prisonment of Chamorro were the only terms Acceptable.
 Chamorro withia force'of 800 men is reported moving toward Managua by forced marches. Chamorro passed Torra Bona. twenty four miles south of Matag galpa at six o'clock tonight. General Lara with 500 men in hot pursuit, while. General Ramirez. with 800 men is marching to Intercept hin, at Boaco.
 On the evacuation atagalpa. Gen eral Masis and forty other wounded insurgents fell into the hands of the government troOrS
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
RIDERS 0f HOBBIES
 EXCHANGES 0f VIEWS
Speaker Cannon Confesscs dis Own
 Particular Weakness.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Men who ride hobbies" arc excellent servants but mighty poor masters.
 This declaration was made tonight by Speaker Cannon at the hobby night entertainment of the National Press club. Among other hcbbyists who spoke. Uncle Joe" being reserved for the last. was Willis Moore. of the weather bufeau; Dr. Harvey Wiley. of pure food fame; Clifford Pinchot "still chief of forestry of the United States according to the introduction given him by Henry Hall. the presiding of- fioer: Peary. the north pole discover CT. and Champ Clark. the minority leader of the house.
 Mir. Cannon declared that his hob by was watching other mems hob bies"N
 Taking up those who preceded him. he declared that Wiley was all right. but if he had been allowed to have his own way entirely. he would have everybody afraid to eat everything for fear it was poisoned. Conservation was A good thing. but he was not afraid that all the timber would be used up. and much had been done in the way of conservation from a prac- tical standpoint for many years As for Peary. he was glad that T Cauca- sian had reached the pole. but while Peary had the glory Cook had the money.
 Roosevelt he called the greatest press agent, that ever lived" He as- serted that more good legislation had been passed during his seven years in the White house than in any other period Of the history of the United states. except during the civil war.
 Referring again to Mir. Roosevelt. MT. Cannon declared that he was more popular than ever was Lincoln. or Grant when they were still alive
 Referring to the press accusations against him in connection with the pure food and certain other legisla- ton, the speaker declared that he has always been on the side of legislation for the good of the country.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
GOVERNMENT ABAAD0Ns
 HOPE FOR THE NINA PART OF SEARCH PROBLEM"
 DISCONTINUED. A Brewing Storm at Sea Results in :, Calling in of Vessels.

Washington. Feb. 15.-liopc Of find- ing trace of the Nina and her crew of thirty-two men was practically abandoned by naval officials this aft ernoon. To those directing the inves- tigation it seemed evident today that the Nina had scarcely proceed on her perilous voyage any farther north than Fenwick Island. off the coast of Della ware. and instructions were at once flashed to all vessels in the zone north of that point to discontinue their patrols and report to their sta tions.
 This reduced the searching squadron to the battleship Louisiana. and the scout Salem. which we're ordereds to survey the water from Fenwick Island south to the Virginia Capcs. In sd- dition to the apparent futility of 4 search north. a storm was reported brewing at sea, and making it's way to the coast. This confirmed the de- partmeut's intention ct recalling the craft to their stations to prevent the possibility of further disaster.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
WEAR|sOME
 MR. CLAWS
 sszz - Drives the Attorney For . .Ba|fnger To Protest AGAINST HIS EXPLANATIONS
The Investigating Commit tee, However, Permits Him to Dilate Upon His Answers -Subpoenaes for Witnesses

Washington. Feb. 15.-The BdllinSer- Pinchot inquiry dragged wearily through two sessions today without any striking incidents or. features that marked the sessions yesterday. Gla- vls continued on the stand. in cross examination by John Vertrees. attor- ney for Secretary Bailinger. Vertrees examined the witness almost wholly upon the documentary evidence.
 Giavis continued his tactics of yes terday. always coupling his answers with long Explanations. Counsel for Ballinger protested once against the discoursiveness of the witness. but -Giavis appealed to the committee, which decided that he could make ex- plantations whenever he desired. whether they were relevant or not.
 Glavis- speaks with decided drawl and some hesitation, and his long statements seemed greatly to irritste repre- senting the prosecution. sat with a contented grin the whole day long.
 Subpoenaes were issued today for d number of witnesses who Vertrees announced wiil give testimony as to the finding Of twentyfour official let ters which had been missing. and are said to have been found in boxes left by Glavis in the grand jury room of the Seattle federal building.
 vertrees devoted large part of the day to bringing out the fact that when Glavls protested against the clesr-listing of the Cunningham claims by telegram on January 22. 1908. the order for clear-iistins was immediately revoked without waiting for further explanation from Glavis.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
"ReMeMseReo- AT ARLINGTON

B Washington. Feb. 15.-The veterans of twd>wars Remembered the Maine tin Arlington cemetery today. where .are laid 160 of the battleship's dead Rear Admiral Sigsbee. who command ed the warship on February l5. 1898. was one of the speakers.
 E As the commander or the Maine. said the admiral. '.1 view these com
 memorative meetings with grateful approval. The burden of the Maine rests on me heavily-sll the more heavily with my advancing years and in ways known only to myself To Father Chadwick and myself came the saddening evidences of the wide spread misery consequent on the awful destruction
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
PiTTSBURG OPERATORS.
Deny the Demands of the Coal
 Miners.

Pittsburg. Feb. 15.-The Pittsbure coal operators committee today re- fused the demands in the long drawn permissible powder question on, the ground that they are unfair and in violation of the agreement made al Toledo in April. 1908.
 A committee of the national board of the United Mine Workers submitted the demands on February 10. These asked that all companies where per missiblc explosive" are used to comply with the terms made by the Charleroi Coal company. with the men by pay ing on a run of mine basis. or pros vidinS an increase of 5E per cent to men working in wide rooms and 9 per cent to those working In narrow works
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
PARiSIAN PLANS
 FOR COL. ROOSEVELT.

Paris. Feb. l5.-M. Liard, vice. : rector of the University of Paris. has been officially advised that Col. Roosevelt will reach Paris on April 14 and will stay three or four days. The French goy- the former president of the United with the highest honors. French society is prepared to iionize him.
 But Col. Roosevelt discretely allowed it to be understood that he desires to avoid any osten- tation and will preserve. as far as possible. merely the role of man of learning in which capa- city he has accepted ap invita- tion to lecture at the Sorbonne
 His visit, therefore. will be de- void of the spectacular features that characterized ex-Presidcnt Grants visit. at the time of his tour around the world. Col. Roosevelts wishes will be car ried out in -thes main. but the government has declined to for go, the honor'Qf entertaining him and the President has ac- ccpted the invitation of Presi- dent Fallieries to be his guest at the Elysee Palace.
 X large reception will be held at the grand salon of the Uni versity. at which the lecturer will meet a brilliant assemblage of, French savants. including the Forty lmmortals."
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
| STATES HOLIDAY WHtn ROOSEVELT COMES NEW YORK PREPARES TO HONOR
 IT'S SON. Collector Loeb Officially in Charge of
 Arrangements.

New York. Feb. 15.-Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and her daughter Ethel sailed today for Naples. en route to khartoum.. where on March Ii they will meet Col. Roosevelt on his return from his hunting trip.
 resolution has been introduced in the board of aldermen providing for the setting apart of the day on which Col. Roosevelt arrives here as "a day of rejoicing for his safe return the day to be made state holiday.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
THE MISSOURI ToeA.
Governor HsdIey Challenges the
 Riqht of the Wearer

Jefferson City. Mo. Feb. l5.-Gov- ,ernor Hadlcy challenged Senator Stone today to consent to aTecount Of the ballots cast in the senatorial pri mary election.
 He said that if Senator Stone. and former Governor Folk consent and the recount shows that Senator Stone was not nominated. he will appoint Folk as Stones successor.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
 | NAVAL TUG NINA < SAID TO BE SAFE.

Newport News. Feb. b. , Bound up the coast to Boston with her stay sail rigeed on the forward derrick post, the little , naval tug Nina. which has been missing since February 6. was sighted at ? o'clock Sunday off Montauk by the steamer Bay View. which arrived today. ,, Captain Cummins of the Bay Niey. says the Nina was ap- parently all right. and flew no distress signals. It is the opin- ion of Captain Tumnlins that tn" Nina put into Delaware break water for shelter on the night of Sunday. Fcbruary 6, and re- mained there until fair weather on Saturday.
 At inc rate tof speed she was making when she passed Captain Cummins figures that the Nina will reach Boston tonight ar early tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
LOEB ,N CHARGE.

Washington. Feb. i5.-At the re- quest of President Taft. Collector Loeb of the New York customs house has taken upon himself. the arrangement for the reception to Col. Roosevelt when he returns to New York about the middle of June. The president desires all sinqulries> concerning the function to be addressed to Loeb.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
GOLD MEDAL FOR PEARY
And the Thanks of Congress Pro.
 posed.

Washington D. C., Feb. 15.--A. gold medal and the thanks of congress for Robert F. Peary. the discOverer of the northpoIe. is contemplated in bul introduced today by Representative Butler of Pennsylvania. chairman OC the subcommittee which a few days ago reported adversely on the propo- sition to make the explorer rear admiral in the United States-navy.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
EMBEZZLER CAPTURED.

Vallejo. Feb. l5.-Found hiding in the clothes closet at the home of a friend, where he had been since yes- terday. Daniel Leavitt former streasur- CT of the Federal union of the Vallejo trades labor council. was arrested to- night on warrant charging him with the erlbezzlement of si5l of funds of the union, .s
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
MACkAY WILL AVOID
 APPEARANCE OF EVIL.

New York. Feb. l5.-Just to please the public. as it were. the Mackay companies are going to sell their holdings in the Ameri- can Telephone & Telegraph com pany. which in turn controls the Western Union.
 With this announcement disap- pears talk of the billion dol lar' merger of the Postal. If the promise is carried out it will become keen competitor of the Western Union.
 Several months ago when the American Telephone company bought George J. Gould's stock in the Western Union. carrying the practical control. it was pointed out that the Mackay companies held approximately S2.0G0 shares of telephone stock. This was interpreted as a tacit merger of the three great com panieS.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
WANT HIM TO TRAVEL EAST.

Denver. Colo. Feb. l5.-F. c. Bon fills and George Greet of the Denver Post and Kansas City Post. left Den Yer today for Khartoum. where they expect to meet Col Roosevelt on his way home. They will urge the presi- dent to return home by way of the Pacific
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
GULF STATES FOR SHIP SUBSIDY

New Orleans. Feb. 15.-The Guii states Merchant Marine convention holding it's concluding session today adopted resolution endorsing the Humphrey ship subsidy bill. now pending in congress.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
A SEARCH IN VAIN.

New York. Feb. i5.-That the miss ing naval tug Nina is not at Block island Sound nor in the immediate adjoining waters of Long Island Sound. or Vineyard Sound was indica- ted tonight when the destroyer Lamson returned from twenty-four hours cruise without word from her.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
FOR ST. VALENTINE
A Boy at Montgomery, Aia- Was
 Sacrificed.

Montgomery. Ala. Feb. 15.-Edward Bowman. II years old. was shot by Mrs. W. H. Pierson last night and died today. The lad ran up to put valentine on the porch and was taken for a burglar.
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16
WEATHER TODAY.

Arizona-Fair and colder Wednes day; fair Thursday
Arizona republican., 1910-02-16

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