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OPEN SEASON
FOR POLL TAXES
ON SATURDAY
Some Provisions of the Terrell
Election Law That Dill Be
Enforced Here This Year.
PAY EARLY IS THE SLOGAN
Poll Tax Herding a Common
Practice, Likely to Be Jolted
By Commission Workers.
THREE ELECTIONS COMING
(By Macmillan.)
At least three elections of vast
consequence are to be held in San
Antonio during 1911. The first
will be the special election in Feb
ruary to ratify the new commis
sion government charter, the sec
ond the city election in May to
terminate the Caliaghan rule, and
the third a special state election
to settle the question of constitu
tional statewide prohibition.
No citizen of San Antonio can vote
at any one of these elections without
presenting city and state poll tax re
ceipts, or a certificate of exemption,
issued to him prior to Feb. 1, 1911. The
man who pays for his poll tax receipts
will get splendid value for his money
this time.
Attention is called to this matter now
because the county poll tax collector
begins issuing state poll tax receipts
next Saturday, Oct. 1. City poll taxes
are also payable at that time, and for
that matter have been payable since
June 1. Beginning next Saturday and
ending with Jan. 31, any business day,
both city and state poll taxes may be
paid. But the quicker a poll tax re
ceipt is obtained the better. Let no one
say “manana.”
The attorney general. Jewel P. Light
foot, has recently prepared a pamphlet
of the Terrell election law, with anno
tations. It contains the law regarding
poll taxes, which has been disregarded
entirely by the city ring for years. Fol
lowing is section 157 of the Terrell
law:
“Any person who knowingly be
comes agent to obtain a poll tax receipt
or certificate of exemption, except as
provided by this act, or anybody who
gives money to another to induce him
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SAN ANTONIO LIGHT
VOLUME 31, No. 248
Prisoner Starving
Himself io Death
In Prison Cell
Special Dispatch
Dallas, Tex., Sept. 28.—1 t developed
here today.that J. W. Johnson, who sev
eral months ago shot and killed Levi
McGuffey, a bill collector, is slowly
starving himself to death in the county
jail.
Judge Seay held Johnson is not en
titled to bail but should be granted a
change of surroundings but an inves
tigation showed that it was impossible
to remove him. He refuses all nour
ishment. Two physicians have testified
that he is starving to death.
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MOTHER DANIEL HAS ARRIVED.
GOVERNMENT’S
CASE IN FRAUD
TRIAL NARROWS
Haskell, Hutchings and Eaton
May Go Free as Result of
Judge Marshall’s Ruling.
FEDERAL ATTORNEY SURE
Special Dispatch.
McAlester, Okla., Sept. 28.—The
federal court in which the Haskell
town lot cases arc being tried, ad
journed until 10 o’clock tomorrow
morning to allow the government
counsel to confer as to whether, un
der the ruling of Judge Marshall,
there is enough evidence to warrant
asking for conviction. It is under
stood that the gist of Judge Mar
shall’s decision has been wired to
Attorney General Wickersham.
Special Dispatch.
McAlester, Okla., Sept. 28.—Judge
Marshall having held that there could be
evert acts in furtherance of a conspir
acy after the patents to lots sought to
be acquired by the conspiracy had been
issued and recorded, the government
finds its cnse against the Muskogee de
fendants narrowed considerably. The
patents in all cases but one were issued
over three years prior to the indict
ment. There are six overt acts alleged
against C. W. Turner, who did not make
final payments of lots until after the
other patents were issued. Unless the
government can show a conscious par
ticipation on the part of the other de
fendants in such payments, the cases
against Haskell, Hutchings and Eaton
will fail.
Mr. Gregg says that he believes the
government will be able to affirmative
ly show such conscious participation,
and the introduction of evidence began
this morning.
Body of Cuban
General is to Be
Taken to Havana
Associated Press.
New York, Sept. 28. —In fulfillment
of his dying wish, expressed more than
thirty years ago, the body of Lieut.
Gen. 'Francisco Vicante Aguilera, hero
of the ten years war in Cuba, will bo
disinterred from his resting place in
Calvary cemetery here today and sent
to his native land. A commission of
leading Cubans, including the general's
son, is here to superintend the removal
of the body. It will be sent by steam
ship to Tampa and there transferred to
the Cuban gunboat Yara, which will
convey it to Havana. i
AND GAZETTE
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.1910.
Young Woman
Blinded by a
“Clever' Joke
Associated Press.
Newark, N. J., Sept. 28.-v Miss Lucy
Burton, a young society woman of
Dover, will probably be blind for lile
as the result of the practical joke of a
youth, the son of a neighbor.
Miss Burton was ascending in an el
evator at a local dry goods store last
week when the practical joker blew a
tube full of red pepper into her face.
With a scream she sank to the floor of
the elevator. She has been unable to
see since the occurrence and oculists
hold out little hope that sight can be
restored.
1.4 G. N. SALE
PUT OVER AGAIN
Special Dispatch.
Dallas, Tex., Sept. 28. —Judge Mc-
Cormick entered an order in the federal
district court here today postponing the
receiver’s sale of the International &
Great Northern railroad until the third
Tuesday in May. This is the second
postponement of the sale, which was to
have taken place in December and puts
the disposition of the road over until
the next legislature has convened.
The order was granted on application
of the holders of second and third mort
gage bonds of the road and the applica
tion for the postponement is believed
to be due to a desire to secure, if possi
ble, a repeal of the railroad claim bill
passed in the special legislative session
before the road is sold.
Considerable agitation, originating
with the bondholders themselves, has ,
been evident against the bill since its .
passage, and the bondholders have made j
the latest move in the fight in a last j
effort to secure money which would go ,
to thousands of holders of valid, but (
unprotected claims against the road, un- ;
der the provisions of the law enacted 1
at the special session. t
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CASE IN JUSTICE
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COURT DISMISSED •
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In Justice Fisk’s court this afternoon, 1
C. H. Kirby, charged with operating J,
the fire chief’s auto at a rate of speed a
higher than allowed by law, was found c
not guilty and the case dismissed. v
Among the witnesses testifying were
Fire Chief Wright, C. C. Cresson, M. M. f
Harris, I. Kamumann and Alderman Ed
Braden. (
G. 0. P. ENDORSES
TARIFF AND TAFT
War Declared on Graft, Direct Primaries En
dorsed and Taft Handed Bouquet
at Saratoga.
OLD GUARD IS NOW DOWN AND OUT
Special Dispatch.
Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 28.—Colonel Theodore Roosevelt continued
to dominate the republican state convention today, routing the
forces of the “old guard’’ wherever they made a stand against the
progressive spirit in the party, which has caused its exponents in
other states to be called “insurgents." Roosevelt and his assistants
named and installed Elihu Root as permanent chairman and La
fayette Gleason as secretary.
1 hen came the real test of strength—the adoption of the platform.
The majority report of the com
niittee on resolutions was a gen
eral commendation of everything
the present administrations of the
nation and New York state had
done, complimenting President
Win. H. Taft in the highest terms
for the excellent showing he had
made in the first eighteen months
he has occupied the presidential
chair; endorsing the Payne-Ald
rich bill as the "best tariff we ever
had,” that the average duties by it
had been reduced 11 per cent and
that the present high cost of liv
ing is due to a condition among
the people themselves, and the
tariff is in no way responsible for
it. Direct primaries are also fa'-
vored.
One hour'was allowed for de
bate on the majority and minority
reports of the committee.
The majority primary plank
was then submitted and adopted
by a viva voce vote.
The entire platform was then
adopted and a recess declared un
til 5 o’clock.
Special Dispatch.
{Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 28. —War on
graft was made the keynote of the re
publican platform. Following an all
night session and a second session later
today, the following was agreed upon as
the party’s pledge to the people in the
coming campaign:
The republican party of New 1 ork in
convention represented declares >s fol
lows: * »
We declare relentless warfare upon
official and legislative wrongdoing in
this state. A republican legislature or
dered an immediate and searching in
quiry into all corrupt practices and this
inquiry is now going forward vigor
ously.
Sounds Like Teddy.
We pledge its continuance with the
additional authority required until all
wrong doing capable of exposure has
been brought to light, to the end that
the guilty shall be punished and the in
nocent relieved of unjust suspicion.
Dishonesty in public service is, next to
treason, the most flagrant of crimes.
In ridding our institutions of this
cancerous growth, we know no party
distinction. The crimes which have been
committeed, have involved members ot
both parties and the fact that some ot'
the wrong-doers have masqueraded un
der the name of republicans neither has
gained nor shall gain them immunity
Irom punishment by republicans. Not
only have they wronged the people, but
they have proved themselves the worst
enemies of the party.
The crook, the grafter and unfaith
ful man in public life shall be put out
and kept out.
Taft Is Endorsed.
We enthusiastically endorse the pro
gressive and statesmanlike leadership
of Wm. H. Taft and declare our pride I
in the achievement of his first eighteen !
months as president of the t nited j
States. Each succeeding month since his I
inauguration has confirmed the nation [
in its high estimate of his greatness ot |
•haracter. intellectual ability, sturdy I
lonimon sense, extraordinary patience ,
ind perseverance, broad and statesman-1
ike comprehension of situation and un- |
’altering and unswerving adherence to ।
luty.
Direct Primari-s.
We believe that the same safeguards |
diould surround primary elections as i
lave been shown to be effective in pre-1
renting repeating and forced at gener- [
d elections. We therefore favor thej
ame signature law to primary elections i
is affect general elections. To governor'
lughes is due the of arousing the {
teople and convincing them of the need
d directly electing their pnrty officers
nd directly nominating their party
andidates. We promise legislation which
rill enact those principles into laws.
He has strengthened our prestige with
oreigu natious and treated with vigor
Continued on Page 2—Fifth Column) ,
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GIST OF PLATFORM.
Associated Press.
Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 28. —
The platform endorses the ad
ministration of President Taft
and Governor Hughes; declares
that the Aldrich tariff law has
been a success and refers with
approval to the work of the last
Congress. It pledges the contin
uance of the state graft inquiry,
until all wrong-doing capable ot
exposure shall be brought to
light. The plank relating to di
rect primaries is very brief, but
admits of no disconstruction.
“We promise legislation which
will enact these principles into
law,” is the pledge.
LORIMER COUNSEL
IRIES TO PROVE
A CONSPIRACY
Hancey's Attitude Is That
White Was Tool of Those
Who Sought His Ruin.
TRIBUNE STORY MENTIONED
Chicago, 111., Sept. 28. —.fudge El
bridge Hancey, in a terrific, examina
tion of Charles A. White, testifying be
fore the committee investigating the
Lorimer bribery charges, today put a
succession of questions to the witness
which were listened to by every mem
ber of the committee with deep inter
est and which brought White to a
fighting attitude, as with flushed face
and heated manner he replied to the
questions put to him.
Attorney Hancey brought out that
White had been paid $250 by a news
paper which subsequently printed his
story interviewing Senator Lorimer at
least two months before the publication
of that story and that he used that
money in traveling about before his de
mand of s3' >0 for the story itself Had
been decided on by the management of
the publication. Judge Hancey made
evident by the character of his exam
ination the contention of the defense
that Whitg was merely the tool of a
band of conspirators whose object was
to destroy Senator Lorimer bv the fab
rication of a story in which White was
to be emploved as the focal figure.
Wrote to Lorimer.
The testimony of White as to why
he wrote a letter to Lorimer announc
ing his intention of publishing this
story of legislative corruption creak'd
a sensation in the committee room. This
wa« White's answer to the question:
“I wrote that letter to Senator Lori
mer December 4, 1909. T wrote it be
cause I wanted a reply. T wanted a re
ply tn commit him in some manner so
that I could include the letter in my
stow which I intended to sell.”
“Well, whv did von demand $3500
from the Tribune’ T mean what made
von fix that ns the price of the story
vo- had to sell?”
“Well.” said the witness. “I didn't
know what might hnnpen. I thought I
might need counsel.”
Does Tribune Pav Guards.
At this moment Attorney Hancev
rose to his feet and pointing a finger
it the witness who was palpably dis
niie’ed. shouted:
“Whv JM von think you would need
'onnsol? What suggested that idea to
ron •' ’
“This i« what suggested it.” replied
“I did not know what might
irise. ’'
“And is the same publication which '
first paid you in money in support of i
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INQUISITORS
Discovered Speaker of Illinois
Legislature Deposited s3ot
-000 In Bank In One Year,
ASK WHERE HE GOT IT
Said Total Earnings Were $l2-
000 Per Year—lnvestiga- ,
tion Is Hinted At.
Special Dispatch.
Marengo, 111., Sept. 28.—What prom
ises today to open up a new field for
the legislative corruption inquisitors,
was the discovery that Edward D.
Shurtleff, speaker of the Illinois legis
lature had last year depsited more than
$30,0U0 in the First National bank of
Marengo. Of this amount, more than
half was in cash. Of the cash, $12,-
685 was divided into only four deposits
and these deposits were made at
“psychological” moments and in sug
gestive round numbers.
The money is said to have been de
posited within a few days after the
men who are accused of having ac
cepted money to vote for Lorimer are
declared to have received their money.
Men who are in a position to know
declare that -Shurtleff made only about
$lO,OOO a year out of his legal practice
here and that he received only $2,000
salary from the state of Illinois. They
hint at an investigation being started
which likely will bring Shurtleff into
the limelight with Lee O’Neil Browne.
TWO ARRESTS
ON CHARGES
OF GAMING
Encarnacion Guajardo, who, yester
day, made complaint against James and
Louis Coultress, charging them with
robbery by assault with tire arms, was
himself arrested shortly afterwards
charged with gaming. He is said to
have been operating a monte g%me
back of the Monterey saloon on South
Santa Rosa avenue when the Coultress
pair are said to have walked in and
held him up at the point of a pistol,
taking $3O, all the money in sight.
Nasario Pedraza was also arrested with
Guajardo, also charged with gambling.
Both were bound over the grand jury
yesterday and released on bond in Jus
tice Beu Fisk’s court.
Statement have been made that tue
Coultress brothers were not engaged in
gaming prior to the alleged aold-up.
Several say that they walked into tho
room where Guajardo sat and demand
ed ins money, which he forked over in
haste. County officials, however, ler
retted to the bottom ot the case and
ascertained, they, say, that a game was
iu progress wheu the hold up came. As
sistant District Attorney C. M. Cham-
bers yesterday filed the gaming com
plaints against Guajardo and Pedraza,
and hud the warrnts issued which re
cruited in their arrest later in the after
noon. Subsequently they were released
ou bond.
BROOKINS, BOY WONDER,
MAKES ANOTHER FLIGHT
Special Dispatch.
Chicago, 111., Sept. 28.— Aviator Wal
! ter Brookins, the bo. wonder,
cheered on by Orville and Wilbur
Wright, his instructors and preceptors,
ascended from Grant park at 12:39
o’clock today for a spectacular flight
over the house tops of Chicago. He as
cended 5000 fc t and landed safely af
ter a short voyage.
The Wright brothers arrived here this
morning to aid Brookins in his flight
from Chicago to Springfiell. HL for
■the $lO,OOO Record-Herald prize tomor
row. Brookins declared he expected to
make the flight in four hours. Brookins
will fly over the lake at 5 o'clock thia
Afternoon.
RAIN AT PEABSALL.
Spec a! bispatch.
Pearsall, Tex.. Sept. 28.—A .23 inch
I rain fell here yesterday afternoon. Coa-
Liderable open cotton is yet in the
- fields. There is a good demand hers
(for cotton pickers.