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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
RUFF AND SPEAR
ON THE STAND
TESTIFY IN THE FRENCH TRIAL
FOR BRIBERY
Defendant Makes First Display Of
Emotion Since Scandal Arose.
Several Character Wit
nesses Are Heard
BY Associat ted Press.

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. Robustness
men and politicians particularly were
the defense in the trial of Frank
French, charged with bribery, opened
There was swarm of character wit
nesses, principal among them being
Abraham Ruef and Charles II. Spear
president of the state board of harbol
commissioners of San francisco.
Ruef testified that his name is A.
Ruef, that he had known French tif-
teen or twenty years and that his repu-
tation for truth, honesty and integrity
is good. He then turned over to Dis
trict Attorney Seymour for cross ex-
animation.
You testified that your name is
Abraham Ruef and live in San Fran
cisco?" Seymour inquired.
MY name is Abraham, but I testi-
fled that it is A. Ruef," was the reply,
"Well, so far as you know, there is
only one Abraham Ruef in San Fran
cisco?"
1t was during the examination of
Charles III. Spear, president of the state
board nf harbor commissioners, that
since his trouble came upon him. Sey
mour, by questioning, brought out the
statement by Spear that French re-
signed his position with the state har-
Dor commission voluntarily, saying he
did not want to embarrass the admin
istraton, and would not. seek to regain
his place until his skirts had beer
cleared. When Spear related this
French showed some trace of emotion
and his eyes became suspciously
moist. Seymour asked If Frenchs res
ignation had not been requested of him
or suggested by somebody, but Spea I
declared French's action was wholly
voluntary
Other San Franciscans who testified
that Frenchs reputation for truth, hon
esty and integrity is good were Jacob
Levi and Samuel Sussman, wholesale
grocers; c. F. Wilson, attorney at law
j. j. Grief, former county clerk Sen
ators j. H. Nelson and j. D. Tyrrell and
Secretary of State c. f. Curry.
AT the afternoon session w. H.
Minor, w. j. Dutton, Charles McCry-
stall, Michael LOTUS, former Assembly
man VIM, Gleason, Charles lIetznel
and Senator r. j. WEIGH, all of San
Francisco, testified that Frenchs rep
utation for truth, honesty and integ-
rity is good.
An adjournment was taken to Mon
day morning, when the defense will
proceed with the case.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17


Republican Faction in the committee
was certain of the outcome, and a vote
therefore was not insisted upon today.
supporters of the house bill were en-
couraged, however from atelegratn re-
received today by Chairman Blkins
from Senator Cullom, asking to be
counted against amendment TO the
Hepburn-Dolliver bill, II vote was
taken today.
Without taking up the question OF
judicial review of orders of the com :
mission, the committee considered
many amendments offered to other sec
tions OF the house bill. Senator Car
mack offered an amendment increasing
the interstate commerce commission
from FIVE to nine members. This
amendment was adopted by vote of
8 to 8. as follows:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Aldrlch, Kean,
Carmack, Foster and Crane.
Negative-Foraker, Deliver Clapp,
McLaurin and Newlands.
1t was agreed however that Messrs.
Cullon and Tillman may have their
votes recorded on this amendment, and
this may change the result though this
is not believed likely.
Another amendment offered by Sem
ator Carmack to fix the liabilities of
common carriers, railroad and tram
sportatiun companies for negligence
was adopted unanimously and will be
in or added TO the bill as
n new section
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
AFRAID OF RATE QUESTION
Committee 10th to Bring Court
Feature to Vote
BY Assoeiated Press.

10y <ASSONidtcu I-ItSS
WASHINGTON, Feb. live have
as many opinions on the railroad rate
question as there are members of the
committee, and either man is afraid to
bring the court review feature to a
vote" said Chairman Elkins today
when the senate committee on inter-
state commerce adjourned until next
Thursday without having taken a vote
on the bill or considered an amend
ment for judicial review of orders of
the interstate commerce commission
This statement was made in the pres
ence of Senators Dolliver and Clapp
who are contending for the Hepburn
bill in the form that it came from the
house. 1t was said in jest, but it is
believed that it more nearly expressed
the situation than any previous alleged
authoritative announcement. The COM
mittee agreed that important amend
ments will not be voted until Friday Of
next week.
Ostensibly the committee adjourned
because Senator Tillman was suddenly
taken i'll with what threatened pneu-
monia and could not be present and be-
cause Senator Cullom will return from
Florida some time next week and cast
his vote in the committee. The real
reason for adjournment is believed to
be the attitude of certain Democratic
members in not disclosing their position
on the court review feature. Neither
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
WATCHING PURSE
Of GOVERNMENT
HOUSE COMMITTEE EXAMINES
APPROPRIATIONS ASKED
Custodian Of Library Admits He Does
Certain Jobs for Friends" Re-
eeiving Large Sums
Annually


by Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb 16.-In it's pre-
paration of the Legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation BILL the
house committee on appropriations Is
making a close canvass of the neces-
sity for practically every item asked
for by the various departments of the
government. In this connection an es-
innate made by the library of congress
for $3.50, COO to erect a separate building
In the court of the library newspaper
stack for the storage OF newspapers
has caused some interest. The libra
.rian has explained that the rapid adj
Yancement In the making of books ana
newspapers is filling the mammoth
building very rapidly
The committee. under lead of Chair
man Tawney, endeavored to ascertain
from Bernard r. Greene, its custodian
the necessity for what was character
fzed as the large expenditure for the
care of the library"
To ascertain Just how much time Mr.
Green gives to the work at the library
MIR. Tawney asked the direct question,
3 II cannot answer this EXCEPT to say
that l am employed all the time" an
swered Mr.. Green
In answer to further questions, Mr..
$4,000 a year as the architect employed
IN the construction of the national
museum building and that sometimes
lie did work for outside parties, when
his friends wanted him to help them.
Just now he was engaged in that ca
pacity with regard to the construction
of an addition to the Raleigh hotel in
this city.
Did you not also superintend the
construction of the new Willard hotel?'
asked Mr. Tawney.
II did look after it for the owners.
They are friends Of mine. L have not
time to do business of that sort regu-
larly to make business of 1t, but
2 Are you employed as superintendent
of construction for the state capitol at
Harrisburg, Pa,?' interjected Mr..
Tawney.
mo. sir. I simply acted as a gen
eral adviser to the commission. sim
ply went to the meetings once a
MONTH
eeived $4,000 year and travelling eX-
penses.
f.People come to me once in a while
to ask a question professionally" he
added.
That there is constant tendency on
the. part of the government depart
ments to divert appropriations made
pyf congress 1or one purpose TO some
other end, was testified to before the
;cqgnmittee by Gomptrq lleE, FRA cewell of
. ths treasury department.. Mr.. Trace
We'll said in answer to questions by
Chairman Tawney as to whether or not
E the officers Of the departments are dis
spdse dcsts SsatSeFr- afpf5 bTda tfoa@ from
the purposes for which they are
ordered and apply appropriations to
purposes other than those for which
they were, made, that there had been
considerable number of such instances.
That the committee has an eye out
for; ''press agents" was indicated in the
examination of treasury department
officials. Mr.. Ludlow chief clerk of
the treasury department, testified there
was a press clipping bureau, with only
one clerk
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
HORACE A. TAYLOR RESIGNS
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
Retires From Office to Go Abroad

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Horace A.
Taylor, assistant secretary of the treas
ury, today rendered to the president his
resignation, to take effect June &c.
1906, which was accepted.
The president assured Mr.. Taylor
that he fully appreciated the very
efficient services he had rendered
since he became assistant secretary at
the beginning of President MoI<inley's
first term. Mr. Taylor explained that
for long time he had had in mind II
European trip which would occupy a
year and possibly two years, and had
decided to sail during the coming sum-
mer.
Secretary Shaw accompanied Mr.
Taylor to the White House and both
Joined in recommending the appoint
ment of John H. Edwards of Ohio as
Mr. Taylor's successor. The president
promptly accepted the suggestion. Mr.
Edwards for over two years had oc-
cupied the position of secretary to Sec
rotary Shaw and his promotion is a
recommendation of his services. Mr..
Edwards is thirty years old.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
FARMERS AFTER AUTOISTS
Reckless Chauffeurs in Lake County,
Ind, to Be Treated as
Horse Thieves
BY Associated Press.

Sy ASSOcldteu tEsSs.
CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-To secure re-
Venge for the deaths caused by reckless
automobiists going to and from Chi
cago through Lake county, Ind, the
farmers of that district have banded
themselves into what they call The
Lake County Protective association
The original intention of the associa-
ton was to rid the county of horse
thieves and by extending their plans
to include automobilists they have
classed the latter with horse thieves
and say they will treat reckless chauf-
feurs as such. The association at a
meeting tonight voted to secure the arr
rest of any person in charge of q motor
vehicle who violates the speed law,
The association will post guards along
the highway used by automobile scoreh-
ers and plans to deal harshly with them,
Four persons were killed along those
roads last summer by speeding auto
mobiles and many persons We're in
jured.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
TWO MURDERERS
PAY THE PENALTY
MUELLER AND NEWC0MB ARE
HANGED IN CHICAGO
Latters Execution Is Delayed In Ex-
peetatlon of Reprieve, but
Governor Refuses to
Interfere


CHICAGO Feb. 16.--Juhn Mueller
and Robert Newcomb, who had each
murdered three people, were executed
today in the county Jail. Newcomb, a
negro, was taken to the scaffOld first,
as IL was believed that there was a
chance that Mueller might be reprieved
by Governor Deneen at the last mo-
ment. Just as Newcomb was hanged.
however, message was received from
the governor saying that he positively
declined to interfere in Mueller's be.
half and preparations were made for
his execution as soon as the body of
Newcomb had been taken down.
As soon as 1t was known that the
governor had declined to interfere to
prevent the execution of Mueller. his
attorneys applied to the court for
stay of proceedings until the con-
demned man could be examined by an
alienist. They claimed that he was
insane and should not be executed. The
sheriff agreed to the stay and the at
torneys went before Judge Kerstcn and
applied for a stay of execution. He
declined to interfere and they went to
Judge Smith. He declined to enter
formal order, but he said he would re-
quest the sheriff to postpone the
execution until the examination could
be made. Deputy Sheriff Peters agreed
to the further delay and Dr. Patrick,
an expert in mental diseases, was
taken to Muellers cell. He examined
the prisoner and announced his opinion
that Mueller was sane and responsible
After this there was no more reason
for delaying the sentence of the court
and Mueller was executed.
The crime for switch Mueller was
hanged was one of the worst ever
committed in this city, it being the
wanton murder of his wife, Anna Muel-
Ter, twenty-five years old and his two
children, Mary, one and one-half years
old, and Martha, two and one-half
years old.
The murders We're committed early
upon the morning of January II, 1905.
in the Mueller home at SO Lewis street.
Mary, the younger child. was shot
twice through the breast, the elder
was shot twice through the head and
her face and neck slashed with a
razor. Mrs. Mueller's head was almost
cut off by razor, one thumb was cut
off and she was slashed in frightful
manner about the head and face.
Mueller cut his own throat with a
razor and shot himself in the breast,
but after several months in the hos
pital recovered
Drink and unhappy domestic life
We're ascribed as the cause for Muel-
ler's acts. Mueller's defense was
somnambulistic epilepsy, and he
claimed he knew nothing about the
commission of the crime.
He declared that he believed it had
been committed by burglars
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
WANT INVESTIGATION
OF "ELECTRIC MULE
CHARGES AGAINST MIAMI AND
ERIE COMPANY
Rudolph kIeyboIte, the Cincinnati
Banker, Claims Immense Sum Was
Floated in Bonds and Stock on
Small Paid Up Capital

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 16.-Sensa-
tional charges are made in a suit filed
IN the United States circuit court to-
day by attorneys for Rudolph Kley-
bolte, the Cincinnati banker, seeking
an inVestiga ton of the Miami and Erie
transportation company known as the
Electric Mule" The charge is that
financiers of Cleveland fioated $1,000
900 in bonds and S900O,00 in stock upon
the sole strength of $4,000 paid up
capital stock in that company, and
that these stocks and bonds, being
placed Oh the market, were taken in
good faith by hundreds of innocent in
vestors in Cincinnati and elsewhere.
The defendants who are thus accused
are: w. r. Lamprecht, Moses j.
Mandelbaum, Leopold Wood Edward
j. Tilotson, r. e. Rouseield George
NJ Chandler, Henry w. Wing, Myron
Il. Wilson, Edward Moorse, Henry A.
Everett Fred Il. Pomeroy, Ralph A.
Herman, John r. Harper, Warren S.
Hayden, Charles Pack, Will Christy
and John r. Mutt.
Banker Kleybolte brings his action
on behalf of all the creditors of the
company, including the holders of the
bonds.
The pith of the action is found in
the allegation that these defendants
presented to themselves 81, $780, 900 of the
capital stock of the Miami and Erie
company. which was issued to them as
paid-up stock, but for which they made
no payments and upon the strength OF
which the company caused 100000 in
bonds to issue and to contract other
debts.
The petition asks that these defen-
dants be compelled to pay for that
stock and that the proceeds be APP
piled to the debts of the company.
There is pending in the Cleveland
courts a suit to assess the liabilities
against these stockholders on whom the
original holders are alleged TO have
unloaded
Attorney General Ellis has also
brought action 10 Dust the concern
from the canal banks, The hill seeks
to set aside the contract between Lam
rrecht and associates of the company
insofar as it eXempts these defendants
from paying for the $2,99O,00O stock.
and seeks TO require them to pay for
the same to satisfy the debts of the
company which. with the bonds
amount to $2,00OOO0.
Mr.. Kleybolte alleges he has obtained
Judgment ON thirteen bonds of the
company for $780, has issued execu-
ton which he alleged was returned
unsatlsfied, and that his Investigation
shows the company has debts amount
ing to $1,bOO,OOO, and that its assets
win not realize more than 100000.
He also asks that these defendants
be required to turn into the court the
$4,000 they received for the sale of
bonds and that the court appoint a
receiver to collect these funds from the
for the benefit of the cred
itors.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
BRITISH THREATEN TURKEY
Send Cruiser 10 Enforce Evacuation
by sultan's Troops of Sinai
Peninsula
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. Is Z The British
cruiser Diana hassbeen ordered to Ia
bah. a port upon the Turko- Egyptian
frontier of the Sinai peninsula, In order
to enforce the British Egyptian de-
mands for Its speedy evacuation by
the Turkish troops, who some time ago
occupied the place.
Tabah Is admittedly Egyptian terri
tory and the sultan's forces not only
have been establishing military posts
there, but have threatened the officers
of an Egyptian gunboat, who demand
its evacuation.
All the local protests being ineffeCt-
i've and the Turks refusing to with
draw, Great Britain has now made inn
perative representations at CONSTANT
nople and British officer of the
Egyptian army has been dispatched
from cairo to the scene of action. His
demands viii be backed up by the
DIANA
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
Many HIGH Officials to Go
BY Aesocla ted Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 16.-Spurred
to action by Admiral Rojestvensky' S
remarks regarding rascality in the con-
struction and fitting out of the Russian
fleet, which gave point to the rumors
which have long been in circulation,
Marine Minister Birileff has decided
upon thorough house cleaning of all
departments concerned. The dismissal
of Lieutenant General Maltsoff, who as
chief of the supply division in the de-
partment of naval construction, was re-
sponsible for the purchase of materials
for construction is announced, and it
is said the ak will soon fall on other
high officials,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
BOYS WORKING MANY HOURS
Investigation Begun Into Employment
Is. of Greek Lads in
Chicago e
By Assoclated Press.


. CHICAGO. Feb 16. - Factory In
spector Edgar Il, Davies yesterday be-
gan an investigation of the system of
the employing Greek boys, hundreds of
whom are working in Chicago under
the age limit prescribed by law. in fruit
stores, shoe shining shops and in barber
shops. Mr., Davies has asked United
States Immigration Inspector John w.
Hurst to give him information regards
ing the methods of securing the services
of the boys,
1t is charged by the inspectors that
the youthful employees are worked more
hours each day than any man would
submit to and that the fruit stores
where they are kept are in many cases
immoral resorts
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
ROOT FAVoRs CONSULAR BILL
Secretary Urges Measure Before Cons
nittee on Foreign Affairs
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON Feb. 16.-Secretary
Root was before the committee on for
eign affairs today urging favorable ac-
ton upon the consular bill passed by
the senate.
Secretary Root was especially insis-
tent that the provision for consular
inspectors should be retained in the
BILL saying that oftentmes consuls
were engaged in illegal practices for
months and the department had no
knowledge of what was going on.
When asked if the passa ge of his
bill would prevent the changing OF
consuls with change of administra-
ton, Mr.. Root said he presumed that
competent men would be retained.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
Woman Accused of Theft

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. ia wo-
man, who gave the name of Mamie
Burke, but admitted that the name
was assumed, was arrested tonight
while in the act of picking up the jew
elry of M. j. Harbour, guest in the
st. Nicholas hotel She claims to have
recently arrived from Portland, Ore.
She is 2S years Of age she entered Har-
bour's room by using a pass key.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
Half Breed Goes to Prison
BY Associated Press

EASToN, Pa, Feb. 16,-Edward
Bruse, half breed Indian, who mar
ried prominent Easton girl was today
sent to prison for four years for brutal
treatment of his wife. Bruse came
from Coupevllle, Wash. where his
forefathers owned practically the en-
tire district and his grandfather left
him the bulk Of his vast estate.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
OFT AND JOHNSON GO FREE
Extradition Proceedings Against the
Philadelphia Contractors
Are Abandoned

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-The po-
lice were informed yesterday by the
Philadelphia authorities that the ex-
tradition proceedings against John H.
OFT and Frank Johnson had been
abandoned. The persons who had COM
planned against the two men refused
10 pay for their extradition. OFT and
Johnson We're contractors in Philadel-
phia and it was alleged that they de-
frauded their creditors. Both men
have accordingly been released from
custody,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Mrs. Margaret Newman, San Francisco
BY ASSOCIATED Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 16.-Mrs.
Margaret Newman, mother of Mrs.
Charlotte Collins, the alleged first wife
of Attorney George ID. Collins, and Miss
Agnes Newman, whom he claims 10
have married, is dead at her home IN
this city. She never took any part In
the now celebrated case of her son-in-
law. which was not interrupted today
BY The agrapgemeptR for the funeral.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
EDITORS AT SAN DIEGO
Spend Day as Guests of the Cham
her Of Commerce of
That City
speeIal % me Herald.

SAN DIEGO. Feb. 16.-About fifty
pencil pushers from Montana arrived to
look up" instead of write up the town.
although undouptedly some of the lat
ter work viii be done
They We're first escorted to the cham
Der of commerce. where o. w. Cotton
made the address of welcome The re-
ply was made by Col, Samuel Gordon
of the Yellowstone Journal, Miles CITY.
The party was taken to luncheon and
then for trip on the bay, and an in
spection of the war ships now in the
harbor.
Tomorrow they will be entertained at
Coronado. The F-ontana men are maxi
ing this western trip as the guests of
the copper king. Senator Clark. A big
delegation OF Utah Elks will arrive ON
the Owl Sunday morning and will be
httingly entertained by the local lodge.
sl.@-aul -
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
NEW TRIAL FOR ToRTuRER
Mrs. Mckinney, Convicted of Cruelty
to Orphan, Given Another
Chance
IN Assoeiated Press.

ALEDO ILL.,, Feb. 16,--Judge Graves
in the circuit court today granted a new
trial in the celebrated case of Mrs.
Archibald Mckinney, convicted of ex-
IRENE cruelty to an adopted orphan
Stella Grady
Mrs. Mckinney was defended upon
the ground of insanity. Mrs. McKin-
ney tortured the child with pins and
table forks and in other ways. The
child, when her plight was discovered,
had 200 wounds on her body.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
REGISTERED MAIL STOLEN
Bag of Letters and Packages Taken
in San-Erancisco7-No--clue =
to the Thief

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb, ia bag of
registered mail was stolen in this city
tonight. The bag contained seventy
seven registered packages but their
value is not known. One of the pack
ages, which is said to belong to the
government, contained $500.
John Olsen, collector, went into the
branch post office in the Mills building
tonight and got sack of registered
mail which he placed in his wagon. He
then returned to the Office for other
mail and while he was gone the sack
vas stolen from the wagon. There is
no clew to the thief.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
Leader of Odessa Mutluy Insane

TE7TT7N7VFFV7F 1F7'7Ns
ODESSA, Feb. l6-Lieutenant
Schmidt, the leader of the naval mutlny
here, whose trial was TO have taken
place at Otchakoff fortress next week.
Is said TO have become insane after re-
fusing food OF drink for three days,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-17
Murderer Jennings Gets Respite
Associated Press.

SALEM. ore, Feb, 16-A stay Of
execution has been granted In the case
OF Jasper Jennings, who was sentenced
to hang March 81 for the murder OF
his father. An appeal 10 the supreme
court Nil be taken. Il,