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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
SPANIEL FIRED
TO AvENGE HONOR
Prisoner Tells Story of
Duel with Butler and
Wife'S Death

San Angelo, Tex, Jan. 25.-Tears fell
from the ewes of jurors who listened to
the dramatic story that Harry j.
SPANIEL told them to-day, when, as
witness in his own defence, he re-
counted, incoherently, how his wife and
Colonel W. c. Butler, u. S. A., for
whose death he is charged with murder,
were slain. Spanell's sobbing was
echoed by spectators and court officers,
whose sympathies had been aroused to
a high pitch that was visibly increased
when the witness closed his story with
the declaration:
81 never shot my wife. Butler moved
out of the way and Crystal fell. But
Ter also fell.
And as he was about TO leave the wit
ness stand, where he had been grilled
by attorneys for the state in cross
examination, he sobbed: THANK God.
I've prayed Almighty God to let me tell
it as it is. Thank God, oh, Crystal"
The story of the Staying, which oc-
CURED in an automobile near Alpine
last July, as told by Spaniel, was pre-
ceded by a narration of incidents, in
which the witness charged that Butler
had paid undue attention to Mrs.
SPANIEL. The elimination came on the
occasion when Spaniel! saw Butler hur-
rieGly leave Eutler's rooms in the hotel,
followed moment later by Mrs.
Spaniel. She, he said, had gone to
Buffers room with Mrs. Butler, who
had stayed there but short time.
something Has Happened" Says Wife
SPANIEL hurried to his wife, he con-
tinued, and when he expressed concern
at her dstiaught condition she re-
pIied that Something had happened"
but "she could not tell him then"
though she promised to do so when
they reached their own home.
After driving few blocks Spaniel
asked Butler "point-blank what had
happened upstairs" Butler replied,
Nothing; that Mrs. Spaniel was "just
excited" and misunderstood him.
81 said" continued Spaniel, "I sup
pose if Mrs. Spaniel were not here
you'd deny that you we're upstairs at
ALP"
ono replied Butler. according TO
the witness. Mrs. Spaniel and Mrs. But
Ter went upstairs 10 wash their hands
and | went up, too.
Mrs. Spaniel cried out: He didn't
have any business following US
Then / said to Butler declared
Spaniel, "'A man who hasn't any more
respect than to follow women around
and do as you have done is nothing
but
81 remember Butler jumped out Of
his seat and said. III il wasn't for Mrs.
Spaniel I'd choke those words down
your throat
"'No. he won't; I'm the one that
has been insulted,'" Spaniel said his
wife cried out as she jumped TO her
feet. "She tried TO tell me something
while Butler tried to keep her quiet.
She kept saying that as soon as Mrs.
Butler left the room he grabbed her,
but, she said, 4 can't repeat his filthy
words"
Then" continued the witness, But
Ter caught me and pushed my head
down on the steering wheel. ~ thought
of the gun in the pocket OF the car
and / got il some way"
Witness Becomes Excited
The recital began 20 have its effect
upon Spaniel. From the beginning OF
his story his voice had become more
strained. He had been told to relate
the events of the Staying as we'll as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
U. S. ENVOY OBNOXIOUS;
ASKED GERM PLOT INQUIRY
Germans Wanted To Be Rid of I'M
partial Witness, London Hears

London, Jan. 26, 3:O5 a. m.-"The
Times's" Jsssy, Rumania, correspond
ent, telegraphing under date Of jan
uary %, says that Germany's demand
for the removal of Charles j. Vopicka,
the American Minister, and Jonkheer
Van Vredenburch from Bucharest
aroused indignation in Jassy. The re-
movals are ascribed TO what is termed
the anxiety Of the Germans 10 rid
their presence of impartial witnesses.
THE American representative" says
the correspondent, was especially OBJ
noxious owing 70 his having sane
toned an investigation by officers of
the Legation into the circumstances OF
the discovery OF packages of explo-
sives containing microbes Of dan
gerous disease. which were found
buried in the garden Of the German
Legation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
Outlines Post-Bellum
Equality" Similar
to Wilson's
HINTS AT BRITISH
EMPIRE CHANGE
PremierS Will Discuss
War and Method of
Ending 1t

Ottawa, Jan. 25.-The following dis
patch from London was received to-day
by the Reuter- Telegram Company
agency here:
Premier Lord George gave an impor-
tant interview to-day on the subject OF
the forthcoming Imperial War Council
TO the London correspondent OF the
Australian United Cable Service. The
Prime Minister said:
eve stand at this moment on the
verge Of the greatest liberation that
the world has ever seen since the
French Revolution. Do you tell me
that peoples who have stood together
and staked literally everything 20 bring
that liberation about are not going to
find some way of perpetuating that
unity afterward on an equal basis? |
am certain that they will.
There will be much for them to do.
Peace terms will be only a beginning.
After they are sufficiently arranged we
shall have TO set to work to build up
that ordered freedom and fraternity
which is the only security for human
peace. and progress, and which mill
tarism has destroyed. And is it not
certain that the nations which have
borne the heat and burden of the day
in overthrowing that militarism VIII
take a leading share in building that
new earth which they have made pos
sible by their sacrifices?
Holds Conference Vital
"Nol II we endure to the end |
have small fears for the future, and
not the least important of the founda-
tions for the work we shall have to do
together in that future will be this
war council Of the British peoples.
81 do not wish TO interfere in any
wav with the affairs of great self
governing dominion. but we took the
step Of urgently inviting the dominions
premiers to lead in the war council. de-
spite the fact that it might cause much
inconvenience locally, because we de-
sired their advice and assistance in
coming to decisions about the conduct
OF the war and the negotiation of peace.
Australia knows that ] am no jingo.
Nv record contains no journeyings into
namboyant Imperialism, yet | regard
this council as marking the beginning
of a new epoch in the history of the
empire.
"The war has changed us. Heaven
knowsl II has taught us more than we
vet understands; it has opened new
AGE for us, and we want TO go into that
age together with our fellows overseas
inst as we have come through the dark
ness together and shed our blood and
treasure together.
To Cover Broad Questions
"The Empire war council will deal
with all general questions affecting the
war. The Prime Ministers or their
representatives will be temporary mem
bers of the War Cabinet. and we oro-
pose TO arrange that ali matters Of
first rate Importance should d. con-
sidered at series of special meetings
Nothing affecting the dominions, the
conduct of the war or negotiations for
peace will be excluded from its pur-
view. There will, Of course, be domes-
tic, questions, which each part Of the
empire must settle for itself -ques-
tions such as recruiting in the United
Kingdom or home legislation. Such
domestic matters will be our only res
cryation, but We propose that every
CoptInued on page 4, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
The Borah Resolution
The Borah resolution says:

Inc bOTd0 TtsOluAiOh ooso'
Whereas. the policies thus early
announced by Washington, Jefferson
and Monroe and ever since adhered 10
by this country regardless of political
parties. have contributed greatly 70
the peace and happiness of the people
Of the United States, and,
Whereas, we believe any material
departure from these policies would be
fraught with danger to the peace and
happiness of the people of the United
States, involving US, in all probability,
in the contrtyershs Of other nations;
be IL
"Resolved. that the Senate Of the
United States reafirm its faith and
confidence in the permanent worth and
wisdom of these policies and shall seek
in ali matters coming before il touch
ing the intent or affairs Of foreign
countries. 20 conform rs acts 10 these
time honored principles so long and 50
happily a part Of our own policies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
Tisza Says Teut0ns i.
Will Seek Peace Again
Premier Tells Parliament He Believes Terms Will Be
Basis for Lasting Peace-Agrees With
Wilson's Demands

London, Jan. 25.-Reuter's Amster-
dam correspondent sends a Budapest
dispatch giving the reply of Count
Stephen Tisza, the Hungarian Premier,
to a question put by member of the
opposition party in Parliament con-
cerning President Wilson's address to
the Senate.
Pursuant 20 our peaceful policy be-
fore the war and our attitude during
the war, as we'll as our recent peace ac-
ton" Count Fisza is quoted as having
said, eve can only greet with sympathy
every effort aiming at the restoration
OF peace. We are, therefore, inclined 10
continue a further exchange OF views
regarding peace with the United states
government. This exchange must, natu-
rally, occur in agreement with our Al
lies.
"In view of the fact that President
Wilson in his address makes certain
distinctions between our reply and our
enemies reply, | must especially state
that the Quadruple Alliance declares II
is inclined to enter into peace negotia,
tions. but that at the same time 1t Will
propose terms which, in its opinion, are
acceptable TO their enemy and calculat-
ed to serve as basis for lasting
peace.
"On the other hand, the conditions OIL
peace contained in our enemies reply
10 the United States are equivalent at
least to the disintegration of our mon
sichy and of the Ottoman Empire. This
amounts TO an official announcement
that the war aims at our destruction,
and we are, therefore, forced to resist
with our utmost strength as long as
this is the war aim of our enemies"
Tisza Talks on Peace
"In such circumstances it cannot be
doubted which group of powers by its
attitude is the obstacle to peace, and
this group approximates to President
Wilson's conception. The President
opposes peace imposed by CON
aueror, which one party would regard
as a humiliation and an intolerable
sacrifice. From this it follows clearly
that, so long as the powers opposed to
us do not substantially change their
war aims, an antagonlsm that cannot
be bridged stands between their view
point and the Presidents peace aims.
"My second observation has to do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
Wilson Has Outlined

"The President has not approved any
definite plan. He has merely sketched
a general proposal, and the details are
Ieft 70 be worked out should the idea
be contaminated There is nothing for
tho Senate TO discuss now.
"If any definite step is taken-it the
President should desire TO send repre-
sontatives TO an international confer
cnce which would discuss the forma-
tion of some such concert-then, in
passing an appropriation to pay the eN-
penses of the United States delegates,
Congress could instruct them ss TO
What il desires. The President could
then instruct the delegates. And If a
treaty should be drawn by such a con-
ference. and we did not like it, we
would not be compelled to join the pro-
posed concert"
Senator Borah said tonight that he
would probably not call his resolution
up for discussion until next week. Sen
ator Stone left tonight for ST. Louis,
and will not return until some time
next week.
Meanwhile. the Cummins resolution
proposing a debate on the Presidents
proposal and allotting one hour TO each
Senator 10 comment on IL is waiting
on the calendar Mr.. Cummins has
been so occupied with the railroad leg
islation in the Interstate Commerce
Committee that he has not had an op-
portunity 10 press IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26

LOW RATE TICKETS WEST 4 SOUTH
WEsT. Beautiful mountain scsnery sia
chssapeake a Ohio Railway. a5s B'way.
-AayG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
Witness Becomes Excited

The recital began 20 have its effect
upon Spaniel. From the beginning Of
his story his voice had become more
strained. He had been told to relate
the events of the Staying as well as
Continued on page 5, column .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
* E A T II E r

Fair and somewhat colder to-day.
Tomorrow fair. Fresh
Northwest winds.
Pun Report on Page -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
BORAH ASSAILS
WILSON IDEAL
Senator, in Resolution,
Challenges World
Monroe Policy
From The Tribune Bureau. !

Washington. Jan. 25.-Does Presi-
dent Wilson's proposed international
concert" or league for peace conflict
with the theory of isolation and avoid
ance of entangling alliances advocated
by Washington, jefferson and Monroe
That is the question put squarely up
to the Senate to-day by Senator Will
lam z. Borah, OF Idaho, and which
must be settled or evaded by vote OF
.he Senate, whether that vote be on
the resolution direct-which Mr. Borah
will ask-or on a motion by Admins
tration Senator's to pigeonhole the reso-
luton in the Foreign Relations Com
mittee or in the calendar.
After quoting extracts from the writ
ings of Washington, Jefferson and Mon
roe the Borah resolution would have
the Senate "reaffirm its faith and con-
fdence in the permanent worth and
wisdom of these policies" 1t further
pledges the Senate for the future to
act in conformity with the principles.
Democrats Perturbed
Democratic Senator'S we're plainly
perturbed by the resolution. They do
not admit for moment that the policy
outlined by Mr.. Wilson is actually in
conflict with the WashingtonJefer
Monroe point of view, with emphasis
on the Jefferson. But they are just a
little afraid that, stripped of its pleas
ing verbiage, the Presidents address
does mean to reverse the early states
mems foreign policy, and they do not
wish TO permit the passage of an in
dorsement that may prove embarrass-
ing later on.
"Mr. Borah is setting up man OF
straw and knocking him down" said
Senator Stone, chairman Of the Foreign
Relations Committee, to The Tribune
correspondent. This move rs ike
bringing in a resolution reaffirming our
faith as a Christian nation in the Ten
Commandments and pledginS our ap-
proval to the Decalogue
"Some of these carplng critics, par
ticularly the Republicans, are attacking
the League TO Enforce Peace. The Pres
ident has not approved that. That is Mr..
Taft's organization. Senator Shatroth
has a resolution providing for a sort OF
international court. The President has
not approved that. 1t is Mr.. Shafroth s
own idea. and whether it has any wide
spread approval or not do not know.
But the President has not advocated y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
To Cover Broad Questions

Continued on page 4. column {.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-20
Skirt in zOuave Style.

styles there is the odd but graceful
Zouave skirt with its "under-caught"
drapeTy at the hem.
This model is decidedly smart
when combined with a plainly cut
but deliberately braided tunic. More
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-20
BY BETTY BROWN

Bewildering over-draperies fea-
ture many charming afternoon and
evening gowns For women whose
figures or tastes demand quieter
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-20

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The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29
GREEK ABOUT WORKED
 CLEAN
(By Associated Pressl

DAWSON, Oct ,29. - With the freezing up of the Klondike and the closing down of the dredges for the winter, the cream of the placer ground of that famous stream Is practically cleaned out The big dredges of the Yukon Gold Company finished the sea sons work by dredging the entire creek from end to end, and also com pleted dredging Eldorado to 27 above discovery last week.
 These operations take about all of the best ground. The once rich dirt is exhausted, or practically so. There is still some pay dirt to be handled, but the biggest part of the job is com pleted, and part of the dredges viii be taken to other sections.
 Crews are now engaged in knocking down two of the largest dredges, and they will be hauled in during the win ter so they can be loaded and ship ped to the outside on one of the first boats next spring. While it is not known where they will be sent. it is thought likely they may be taken to Murray, Idaho, where one of the com pany's dredges from here was shipped last June, and which has just been installed and is now working.
 No word was received from the steamer Alameda, which is to the westward at a late hour this after noon, and she will not likely be here until tomorrow.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

Poor Seattle! She is so unprepared that she cannot equip her special po- licemen with weapons. And a Jack the Slugger' wiggling his fingers at the officers, too. It really is distress ing. What in the world will she do? Jack has been busy for several weeks and an army of men" without arms are searching for him. Horrible!
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

As the boat did not arrive from the westward with "2O,O00 Leagues Under the Sea-" the Empress theatre will show an all-comedy program for to- night only. "20,OOO Leagues Under the Sea" tomorrow evening and We'd nesday.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

Mir. and Mrs. C. A. Birch arrived in town on yesterdays train from Dan creek, where Mir. Birch had a very successful mining season. They will go direct to New York, where they will spend the winter.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29
4 aTTENTtONI

The Knights of Pythias will give a smoker and music program tonight in the. Masonic hall, beginning at S:3c p. m. All members Nand unaffiliated K. P.'s are requested to attend.
 COMMITTEE.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

To be prosperous YOU must ad. vertise. Inform the public just what merchandise you have for sale. and the respective merits of said goods. The Daily Times is the medium em. ployed by all successful merchants in Cordova-How about YOU?
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

With a progressive member of the reichstag declaring that there is no hope for Germany crushing her enc mics on dand and the vice chancellor of the empire dodging a straight cut reply on the peace movement, life is not one continual round Of pleasure for Chancellor Michaelis.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

Charles Ostrom is a recent arrival from Fairbanks, where he purchased Mendham's jewelry store. He is re- turning to Juneau, where he conducts a similar line Of business. and left a manager in charge of the Fairbanks store.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

The local lodge, of Knights of Pythias will give a smoker tonight to it's members and unaffiliated K. r. $ at Masonic hall. The committee has ar ranged an entertaining program, and a good turnout is expected.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

The steamer Alaska left Juneau yes terday and is due in Cordova tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

The steamer Admiral Watson will be here from the westward tomorrow night, this being her last trip to Alas ka, as she will go on the San Fran cisco run upon her return to Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

Abe Stein, of Fairbanks, was an ar rival on yesterdays train en route to the states,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

Knitting needles will be for sale at Red Cross headquarters tomorrow af- ternoon between 1 and 9 o'clock
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

Miss Anita Ames, Of Seattle, is a Cordova visitor, and will spend some time with her mother.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

c. H. Bryant and wife will be outgo, ing passengers on the Watson.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

Charles W. Mock, of Kennecott, is spending a couple of days in town.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

Your eyes fitted. Compound and astigmatic lenses replaced. See Os- borne.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

A. E. Allison, of Gulkana, is a Cor. dova visitor.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29
1 OCAL DOINGS AND PERSONAL
 MENTION

H. D. Pruitt, of Fairbanks, is in town on his way to the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-29

LOST-A Lady's Blue Silk Umbrella, in city. Return to Times Office.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-03
MCCLELLAN GOES
TOCAPITOL.F FOR
COllME|RCEBODY

Attorney George NICK. cClellan
former secretary to- Delegate Kuhio IN
washington and more recently a resi-
dent Of Seattle, will, It is expected
close with atflet Honolulu Chamber 1i
Commerce to represent the chamber
in Washington. : .-!ssf - ~ =
A special meeting OF the directors
of the chamber this morning author
lied the appointment OF Mr.. McC lellan
and details Of. his engagement we're tc
be settled this afternoon He Il, to
leave by the first available steamer
for. the mainland, going To Washington
by way of Heatt1 where be wa look
aftsr some business affairs THAT need
bFfeff attention q q ~ s.
8 The appointment vas made with tffe
approval Or Delegate Kuhio. who, II Il
announced, is I'd accord with the cham
berss plans to have a special repre-
sentative. The chamber feels that
Through Mr.. Mcclellan. representing
business Interests not merely OF Homo
lulu but Hawaii, many matters d
benefit to the territory can most "a.
yantageously be brolight to the atten
ton Of officials al, the national cap.
ital. He has had long experience, and
enjoys a. wide ACQUAINTANCE in Wash.
ington, where he resided while In his
former position. IS : /. :. - : =. I I
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-03
GOVERNOR
PARDONS
BILIlllJEVA
Executive Bases Action on Con-
fession of Garcia, Who He
Believe Slew kunana Girl

Jose Bifinueya, Filipino, convicted
more than year ago on q charge OF
numbering Harriet Humane. Kohala
school girl, has been pardoned by the
governor. -. -s..
The pardon, announced today by
Governor Pinkhsm, represents his
second act Of clemsncy In the case Of
BilinusFa. as the sentence OF death
under which he was brought to Ho-
,nolnlu had already been committed to
life imprisonment. Governor Pink
ham makes the following statement
In regard to the pardon: 49,: -
u am thoroughly Of the belief that
Jose Bilinueya Is not the man that
murdered Harriet Humane. After sew
en- months study Of the case from
every angle / had become convinced
that the charge against him had not
been proven, and that there were q
number of. missing, links in the chain
OF testimony. 80. ~ II. -. :..f:..-.
"Fof this reason / committed: the
death sentence to one of life impris-
onment. Since then / have been dis
turbed night and day over the case,
fearing that L had deprived an limo
cent man OF his liberty. 81: =
Following the confession OF An
tonic Garcia that he had murdered
the Humane girl had two long inter.
views with him and there Is no ques-
ton Id my mind that he, Garcia, was
the murderer. We were never able to
shake his testimony and the very last
thing he did before being strapped
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-03
REMAINS
AS PRESIDENT or
SUGAR PLANTERS

AN officers Of the Hawaiian Sugar
Planters Aasociation. named BY the
trustees following the resignation 81
ae0rg Rodiek as president q few
months ago when he was called away
for q prolonged stay. % his resigna'
ton stated, sWere reelected this morn
ing after new trustees Were elected
at the thirtyseventh annual melting Of
the association The officers elected
are: y
Il. d. Tenney. president: II,
Wodehouse,. vicepresiaent; w. @
Smith, secretary and treasurer: L. J.
Warren, assistant secretary and tres,
surer, and j. w. Waldron, auditor.
Preceding the election Of officers,
the following trustees were elected By
the planters, association on the noini,
nation 6f John Scott, manager Of the
WainAkn plantation, Hilo, Hawaii:
+. Al. Schaefer, w. @. Smith. e.
Faxon Bishop. ]. P. Cooke. y +. c.
IIagens. A. w. + Bottomley. j, M.
Dowsett. p. Fl. Wodehouse and Fl D.
Tenney. ).
Usually the presidency Of the asso-
ciaticn rotates snong the heads al
the various sugar plantation agencies;
and normally the presidency: would
have passed to MI. Tenney at this
meeting.
Due to, the Rodiek resignation he
was elected to the position q few
months ago and named this morning
to succeed himself.