The San Francisco call., 1906-12-19
SChrnitZ Makes Bluff For an
Immediate Trial
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from the overhead trolley franchise to
Rudolph Spreckels' hats. Ach wanted
TO know about everything known on
earth. Then he gave indications of
desire TO ramble in Mars and other
planets. The spectators yawned and
departed by twos and threes. Even
Shortridge showed signs of fatigue. and
as Ach wandered far afield he regaled
himself with a copy of a periodical
CITIZENS ALLIANCE ISSUE
The hearing began with Rudolph
Spreckels on the stand. In calm
manner he turned the shafts directed
~ him against the defendants.
Ach pressed for description of a
visit made by Rudolph Spreckels and
his father, Claus Spreckels. TO the office
of Mayor Schmitz before the FIRE
we went as citizens" explained
Spreckels. Ito protest against the pro-
posed overhead trolley franchise. We
were prepared TO demonstrate by actual
construction that a conduit system
should be installed in San Francisco.
We proposed 20 turn over such a line
10 the city at any time the city desired,
for cost and interest"
Ach then tried another tack
do you know Henry George?" he
asked.
Attorney Hiram johnson suggested
was meant. Ach accepted the correc-
ton.
No" said SpreelSels. NOR am I a
member Of the Citizens Alliance. I
have had nothing to do with the Citi-
zens' Alliance and the Citizens ALI
anee has absolutely nothing to do with
the present investigation"
RUFF HAS BANK BALANCE
Then Ach directed his inquiries
along financial lines He laid great
stress on the fact that Wallace Wise
the Grand Jury was a member of a
i~m which had occupied space in a
ding which had been purchased by
orporatiop in which Spreckels was
Interested. This is as near as he got
10 the subject in hand. He wanted to
know what members of the Grand Jury
were clients of the First National Bank.
Of which Spreckels is president. The
witness said none. as far he knew.
AS Spreckels left the witness chair
Heney called out "One question,
please. Was Ruef a client of the
bank?"
Yes" said spreckels and Ruef
3oined in the general laugh which fol-
lowed.
How much did he owe?' put in Ach-
I think he had a balance" said
Spreckeis, and the laugh was renewed
Robert Duke. the deputy in the Dis.
-rict Attorneys Office who gave place
10 Heney, was placed on the stand, but
objections were interposed 10 the ques-
tions asked and no information was
ELECTED.
Fremont Older and r.. A. Crothers
We're questioned as to articles which
have appeared in the Bulletin since the
graft investigation was begun Copies
Of the paper were introduced as evil
Gence. The name of James d. Phelan
was called. but Pheian was not in
court. He viii appear today.
Special Agent Burns was called into
court but when Heney explained that
Burns was in the midst OF some i'm
portant Investigating" Ach Endorsed
the request that the detective be ex-
cused.
OBJECTION BY JOHNSON
Rival counsel were swayed by vary
ing emotions during the day. Only
-rlce was there an indication of an i'm
oortant clash Hiram Johnson. dis
austed at the wandering inquiry which
Ach was conducting, called upon Judge
Dunno to stop IL.
Il ask that this be stopped before 1t
degenerates into farce" he said
Objection followed question with
great regularity To only one query
out Of ten did Ach get an answer.
Nevertheless he persisted
After court adjourned Ach was asked
II he would follow the course of the
Mayors attorney and brush aside all
fechnicsiities.
eNo.~ ne answered; I'VE viii continue
the attack on the indictments, for |
don't believe they are worth the paper
they are written on.
The case will be continued this morn
-ng At 80 o'clock