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THE SAN ANTONIO DAILY EXPRESS: SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 21, 1909.
8
MASCOM THOMAS
MEETS N. P. DOAK IN
A JOINT DEBATE
Expelled Senator Makes Some More
Sensational Accusations in
Speech at Ml. Vernon.
DOAK HAKES GOOD
IMPRESSION ......_T■
Bpeclul Telegram to The Expre»».
MOUNT VERNON, Tex., March 20.—H.
Bascom Thomas ot Sulphur Springs, who
whs recently expelled from the State
Senate, and who is a candidate for re-
election, and N. P. Doak of Clarksville.
who Is also a candidate, held a debate
here at 1:30 o'clock tills afternoon. Mr.
Thomas' speech was about the same as
that delivered at Sulphur Springs. Among
other things, he said he felt that one o£
the reasons he should be returned to the
Senate was that he had spent J4O0 or fcKW
during his campaign.
He further said that he heard tt man
say in Austin that $1U00 had been raised
Iri Beaumont to bribe the Senate. He
said Lieutenant Governor Davidson made
the bitterest attack on him In the Senate.
Davidson was given a severe grilling.
Thomas produced an indictment and tele-
gram from M. J. Thompson of Stephen-
ville showing that Mr. Davidson had been
Indicted and paid a fine in Erath Coun-
ty for gaming-
Thomas said he did not retract any
charge he had made except such as re-
flected on his colleagues. He said the in-
vestigation proceedings were held behind
closed doors, something that was never
done before In the history of the State.
He said he and his attorney demanded a
typewritten copy of the proceedings,
which was refused. He suld they were
nfraid he would use It against them in
the future. He appealed to the people to
return htin to the Senate as a vindication
of what he had done, and said he did not
regret anything he had done
Mr. Doak said that he would vigorously
protest against any specific charge of
corruption made against some of the
members of the legislature wtium he
personally knew, and knew them to be
perfectly honest. He said he was In fa-
vor of submission, and if elected, would
vote for It and if it carried would return
home and stump the county In favor of
Btate-wide prohibition.
He also Faid if elected and found graft
and corruption In tlin legislature, he
would not nroclalm it from the house-
tops and to the Dress, but would report
It to the district attorneys or the grand
Jury, which is the proper place.
Mr. Poak Is a good speaker and made a
(rood Impression and it Is stated that a
majority of the crowd which heard him
would vote for him.
MAY FIGHT THOMAS.
Some Senators May Campaign In His
District Against Him.
Dally Express Austin Bureau.
AT'STFN, Tex., March 20,—A number
of Senators have keen discussing the ad-
visability of having one of their members
make some speeches hi the Second Sen-
atorial District In answer to H. Bascom
Thomas, who Is standing for re-election
after having been expelled from the
Benate. Whether any one has gone or
will go is net known. The Senators here
today say nothing definite has been de-
cided.
The press accounts of the large crowds
and ovations given Senater Thomas
where he has spoken, appear to have
caused the members who expelled Mr.
Thomas to take notice. They would like
to see Mr. Thomas defeated for several
reasons. They do not want him back
for the same reason that he was ex-
pelled, and if the people elect him It will
be a direct slap at the Senators who
caused the expulsion. They fear the last
and want vindication at the hands of
the people by having Mr. Thomas de-
feated.
Tt was thought that Senator Terrell
of Bowie might be the Senator sent
to the Thomas district, but he denied
It. It was ascertained, however, that a
number of the Senators think that the
man to go Is Senator Senter. who made
a scorching speech against Mr. Thomas
the night before the expulsion and led
the fight the day Mr. Thomas was ex-
pelled. His selection is not because of
that ro much, but because he was an anti-
Bailey man, as Is Mr, Thomas. The
other Senators reasoned that If Mr. Ter-
rell er any Bailey man was sent to the
district (he people would sav it was the
B&lley fight and the Baileyltes attempt-
ing to defeat an anti-Raiiev man—Mr.
Thomas. Hence the selection of Mr
Senter, an anti-Bailey Senator. Whether
lie will go and when I* not known.
It Ik also rumored that Senator Brach-
field may campaign against Senator
Thomas. The report, too, has become cur-
rent that in case any of the Senators
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ARE CONVICTED OF MURDERING CARMACK
COL. DUNCAN B. COOPER.
ROBIN COOPER.
THE Coopers, father and son, have been found guilty of murder in the second
degree for killing former Senator earmark of Tennessee. The jury In the case,
which has been on trial at Nashville for several weeks, was on Friday reported hope-
lessly tied up on the Coopers after acquitting former Sheriff Sharp. The Jury so
reported to Judge Hart, but he sent them back to further consider the case. Yester-
day the, jury returned and reported a verdict in the second degree and assessing tho
penalty of both the Coopers at twenty years in the penitentiary.
do go Into this district against the ex-
pelled Senator, that Senator Holsey will
also take a trip to North Texas to
defend him. This gentleman could not
be I'ounrt today, and the rumor is un-
confirmed.
WILL ELECTION BE LEGAL?
Some Doubt About That Ordered in
Thomas' District.
Daily Expre.-s Austin Bureau.
AUSTIN. Tex., March 20.—There Is
some concern here tonight as to the con-
stitutional authority for holding a Sena-
torial election in the district of Mr.
Thomas, the deposed Senator, April 3. the
date set In Governor Campbell's procla-
mation, An investigation has resulted
from a statement reported to have been
made in Dallas by J. C. McNealus, sec-
retary of the State Democratic Executive
Committee, to the effect that the elec-
tion would he illegal on the grounds fl at
there must be a party nomination. This
is regarded here, as absurd.
It is true the executive committee has
no right to make a nomination, and there
is not sufficient time to hold a primary
for that purpose, but the failure of a
party to make a nomination cannot de-
feat the right of the people to fill the
vacancy as is provided by the constitu-
tion.
It is believed, however, that the twenty
days' notice required by law has not
been given. The Terrell election law re-
quires the commissioners court to order
placed in every precinct a notice of
any special election such as this for
twenty days prior to the date of the elec-
tion, such notices to be posted by sheriff
or constable.
The day of posting and day of election
do not count. Hence, in this case (lie
posting, in order to be valid, must have
been done before midnight of March 15,
and it Is regarded as impossible that this
could have been done. As a matter of
fact, the Governor's proclamation left
here by mail on the night of March 13.
Thomas and Doak Debate.
MT. PLEASANT, Tex.. March 20.-II.
Bascom Thomas and N. P. Doak engaged
In a debate tonight. Doak said that no
defense of the Senate was needed. Thom-
as scored Lieutenant Governor David-
son and also scored Mr. Senter for ask-
ing him if he would agree to never men-
tion the charges against either in or out
of the Legislature. L. B. Roach of this
county withdrew from the race today.
OUTLOOK IS MORE BOPEFUL
SIGNAL CORPS IS
TO BE PERMANENT
FEATURE AT POST
Congressman Slayden Is Making
Effort to Save Two Com*
panies Stationed Here.
HEAD OF THAT BRANCH
FAVORABLY INCLINED
Will Not Be Necessary for Government
to Issue Bonds to Meet Cur-
rent Expenses of Operatyon.
WASHINGTON, March 2ii-A confer-
ence of two hours on the new tariff bill
and Its relation to the treasury was held
at the White House this afternoon. Sec-
retaries MacVeagh and Knox and Sena-
tor Aldrlch of the Senate Committee on
Finance were with President Taft. Tho
President hod opportunity to go into the
subject witli more or less detail, the first
chance he has had to do so. Secretary
MacVeagh has taken up the schedules
of the bill for careful consideration.
At the conclusion of the conference, the
opinion was expressed that it will not he
necessary to Issue bonds for current ex-
penditures before next fall, if at all. The
revenues of tlie treasury are increasing
and the outlook is more hopeful than
some time ago. It Is stated.
Issues of Panama bonds are expected
before long to repay advances for con-
structon of the canal and with proceeds
of these bonds and the regular Income
from other sources, the treasury may be
able to avoid selling bondB or treasury
certificates for revenue purposes for
many years.
Boy Is Mangled Under Train.
Special Telegram to The Express.
TEMPLE, Tex., March 20—Ear! Munn,
a 12-year-old newsboy, the son of Mrs. D.
R. Munn. a widow, and partly his
mother's support, was fearfully mangled
In an accident that occurred late yester-
day evening In the vicinity of the Santa
Fe Railway passenger station.
The boy In some unexplained manner
was caught under the wheels of a moving
train of freight cars and before he was
discovered, his right leg was terribly
crushed. The lad was placed on a switch
engine and hurried to the railwa> hospi-
tal. where It was found necessary to am-
putate the Injured member.
Some Feminine Wit.
Miss Elizabeth Robins, in the course
of her recent lecture on "Shall Women
Work?" related an amusing conversation
held by her with a learned man of sci-
ence who opposed tho women's vote on
the ground that It would make them take
well-paid professional posts and neglect
their one duty—marriage. In answer to
her surprised demand for a reason he
said ingenuously: "They won't marry
because they will prefer to enjoy them-
selves." As Miss Robins whimsically
added, this, from an advocate of mar-
riage. was a worse Indictment even than
that made by the rich old maid who was
being Importuned to marry. "Why?" she
asked sharply. "I have three pets as it
Is; a parrot that swears all the morning,
a dog that growl* all the afternoon, and
a cat that stays out all night." The old
lady, though, spoke under great provo-
cation. as the lecturer admitted arnid
laughter.—London Chronicle.
Special Telegram to The Express
WASHINGTON, March 20.—Congress-
man Slayden has been active at the War
Department In the endeavor to fix more
clearly and definitely the stature and
future development of tho Signal Corps
at Fort Sam Houston.
General Allen, chief of the Signal
Corns, has recommended that two com-
panies be stationed there permanently
and that barracks, quarters and stables
be built for them.
Unfortunately the barracks and quar-
ters appropriation available .July 1 is not.
sufficient to build for lioth companies
and it is even possible that the company
now there may have to occupy the
cavalry barracks for a year.
However, Mr. Slayden has been as-
sured by tha Chief of Staff and the
Quartermaster General that estimate*
for both companies will be made and
the one company now there will remain
as a permanent feature of the post.
BUILDINGS AT FORT CROCKETT.
Plans for the Barracks Have Arrived
at Galveston.
Special Telegram to The Express.
GALVESTON, Tex., March 20.—Plans
for twenty-five buildings for the Fort
Crockett barracks have arrived and Cap-
tain P. Whit worth is pieparing to invite
bids for their construction.
The plans for the post Include forty-
two bulldlnus. They provide for one Held
officer's quarters, seven single sets of
company officers' quarters, two singla
barracks each to accommodate 103 men,
two lavatories and two mess halls, one
of each with each barracks building; one
slabie, four double sets of non-commls-
sioned officers' quarters, one administra-
tion building, one guard house, and ono
bakery. The barracks will each cover i
ground space of 40x178 feet, and will be
two stories in height.
The building!! will be mission style
with double gallery, and each will pro-
vide room for 109 men.
Late Army Orders.
Special Telegram to The Express.
WASHINGTON, March 20— Capt. Geo.
C. Burnell, Signal Corps. Is detailed to
tnter army signal school at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan.
Capt. Edgar L. Collins, Sixth Infantry,
will proceed to Fort I^avenworth, Kan.,
for duty.
Capt. Bertram A. Clayton, Quartermas-
ter, will proceed to Fort Robinson, Neb.,
Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont.,
Fort Yellowstone, Wyo., and Fort Meade,
S. D., on official business.
Capt. Edward T. Tarrnan. Fifth In-
fanty, will assume charge of construc-
tion work at I'latts'iurg Barracks. N. Y.
Capt. Frank A. Grant. Quartermaster,
will repair to this city and report to tho
Quartermaster General of the Army for
consultation.
Leave of absence for four months Is
granted Capt. Charles Dwyer, Pay-
master.
Capt. William H. Hay, Tenth Cavalry,
has been designated Captain of Army
Cavalry team in the National team match
for 1909.
DAILY PROGRAM AT THE POST.
'Drills every morning at 8:10 o'clock.
Guard mount every morning at 10:30
o'clock in the infantry and 11 o'clock In
the cavalry post.
Parades Monday, Wednesday and Fri-
day at 4:30.i
Callsthenic drill every Wednesday at
9:45 o'clock.
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had made for a man almost a year before.
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me—with my teeth! "—Everybody's Mag-
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Partial Fright.
"I was in the cafe-car when the trains
collided."
"Wasn't you scared?"
"A little, at first. When the crash
came I thought for an instant that I was
at a church supper, with the second table
Just coining In."—Puck.
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LETTER SAYS GREGORY
PREVENTED A BIG WAR
DIPLOMAT GOT WIND OF ALLEGED
PLOT TO OVERTHROW FIGUERO.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua Had
Troops on Border to Co-operate
With the Revolutionists.
Spy Carries News.
CITY OF MEXICO, March 20.— A letter
mailed from Acajutla over a fortnight
ago and received here today, pretends to
give the Inner hlntory of the disturbances
in Central America.
According to the correspondence, the.
vigorouH stand of the American State De-
partment is alleged lo have prevented the
overthrow of tho government of President
Figueroa in Salvador. Six thousand
troops on the Henduran frontier, belong-
ing to the army of President Zelaya of
Nicaragua. It is alleged, were being held
in readiness to reinforce revolutionary
troops under the command of Dr. Pruden-
ci« Alfarro who, under tho Zelaya con-
spiracy, was to have superseded General
Figueroa as president of Salvador. Tho
Nlcarnguan gunboats in the harbor of
Carlnto were being held in readiness to
act as convoys for sailing vessels carry-
ing Nicaragua n soldiers, who were to
land at some point along the Salvado-
rean coast.
A spy carried the Information to Presi-
dent Figueroa. who sent the Salvadorean
gunboat Presldente to capture sailing v«a-
gols carrying Nicaraguan troops. In the
subsequent fight between the Presidents
and the Nlcarnguan gunboats, tne naval
program was abandoned.
March 16 was the date planned for tho
coup, but the shrewdness of the Ameri-
can charge d'affaires, Mr. Gregory, who
get wind of the whole plot, and who in-
formed the Washington Stato Depart-
ment. rendered such plans unfeasible.
According to the letter, the American
diplomat has really prevented a general
Central American war and subsequent in-
tervention on the part of Mexico and
the Tnited States.
Has Eye Kicked Out by a Cow.
Special Telegram to The Express.
WACO, Tex , March 20.—While brand-
ing cattle In his pasture on the Tehua-
cana, about five miles east of here yes-
terday afternoon. John Brinegar had ono
of his eyes kicked out by a cow. The in-
Jury, while very painful is not, thought to
be fatal.
6ABINAL HOME IS BURNED.
Mrs. M. H. Holmsley Suffers a Loss
of $1750.
fpecial Telegram to The Fxpress.
SABINAL*, Tex., March 20.—Fire de-
stroyed the residence of Mrs. M. H.
Holmsley offthis place about 10 o'clock
this morning. The building was valued
at about $1750 and was insured for $1000.
The volunteer fire department worked
valiantly to keep down the loss, but
owing to the headway of the flames
before they were discovered, efforts of
the firemeti were unavailing. The origin
otf the blaze Is unknown.
-O———
Girl Fails to Identify Negro Suspect.
Special Telegram to The Express.
WACO, Tex., March 20.—The negro in
jail here, believed to have been t.he man
who attempted to assault the 12-year-old
daughter of W. R. Simmons at Tpkio last
Tuesday morning, was viewed bv tho
child here today, who failed to identify
him. He is still detained on a charge of
attempting to steal a ride on a train.
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