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The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27
DENICKE DEFENSE
WILL PROCEED
Counsel for Accused Gives
Up Intention of Moving
Court for a Dismissal
PROSECUTION CLOSES

After announcing that he wouio
make a motion that the court ADVISE the
Jury in the trial Of Ernest Denicke, ac-
cused of mansiaughter, TO acquit the
defendant on the ground or insum-
cheney of evidence, Ex-Governor buoo'
chief counsel for Denicke. decided yes
terday not TO make this effort TO bring
tbe csse 70 a close. and the taking of
the testimony in behalf of Denicke viii
be commenced today
The case for the prosecution was con-
cluded Yesterday morning ana Buoo at
once declared his intention OF making
the motion referred TO as soon as the
court should convene in the afternoon.
Assistant District Attorney Hanley
asked that the jury be excused while
the, argument on this motto nwas being
heard. on the ground that this argu-
,nent would be based on evidence and
legal pofnts which would serve only TO
eatangle the jurymen and possibly in
auence them. He declared that while
he wished to be entirely fair IN the
matter, he considered the question one
which should be heard by the court
alone.
Jury. holding that it was an integral
part Of the court and could be dismissed
only with the consent of both parties
10 the case. Budd refused to consent
TO the removal of the jury from the
room. and with the understanding that
the argument was TO be heard during
the afternoon. court was adjourned for
the noon recess. During this recess the
attorneys for Denicke held a conference
at which it was determined to retire
from the position which had been taken,
and as soon as the trial was resumed
Budd announced that the intended mo-
tion would not be made, but that the
defense would be ready to go on with
its case this morning
Charles Herring, first sergeant Of
Company E Of the Twenty second In
fantry, was the chief witness intro
duced by the prosecution during the
morning session of the trial Herring
told Of weighing the body Of the man
killed by Denicke with irons and of
dropping it into the bay between piers
% and % on the morning after the
shooting. He was shown a steel jacket
lead-tipped bullet of the Luger type,
which it is claimed was the kind fired
by Denicke, and asked whether it would
make a large or small hole at the point
Of exit. He replied that such a bullet
might make a small hole if it passed
through the body without striking a
bone or cartilage, but that if it encoun-
tered anything hard it would probably
spread.
Charles E Cassidy testified TO hav-
ing witnessed the killing, his state
ments verifying those made by several
other witnessed introduced by the pros
ecution. He did not identify Denicke.
but declared that he saw the victim of
the shooting drop the gun which he
carried after the first shot was fired
and that he progressed about sixteen
feet between the first and last shots
The witness said that he could not re-
call whether or not he heard Denicke
call halt"
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27
DID NOT JUSTIFY
THE SERVICE

The railroads between San Francisco
and Chicago and the Postoff1ce. Depart
ment disciaim any intention of incon-
veniencing San Francisco business men
in disseminating the experiment of the
fast mail train eastbound as well as
westbound. They say in brief that it
was put. on by them to see what might
be developed and the result did not
justify the continuance of the service,
which. by the way is not given any
other city west of the Rockies.
The Southern Pacific runs fast mail
train, westbound, in connection with.
the Union Pacific, which makes one
passenger trains. as it has only three
cars Eastbound the train has been
run special, making several hours
faster time than the Overland Limited,
and returning the cars which came
west However the volume of busi-
ness requires fast transit eastbound is
business and there was not sufficient
justification for maintaining the SER
vice.
Instead of the evening mail an ad-
ditional passenger train has been pro-
vided, leaving this city at p. m. The
fastest mail will now be carried on the
Overland Limited at IL a. m.
Merchants have two mail trains
day, one in the morning and another
in the evening. over the Ogden route.
and it is not believed that they will
suffer from the change, while the pas
senger service has been. much Inn
proved.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27
CURR|ER IS BANK
COMMISSIONER

Governor Pardee appointed Colonel
John G.. Currier a Bank Commissioner
yesterday to fill the unexpired term of
Zoeth S. Eldredge.
Colonel Currier filed his bond and
qualified Immediately. To accept the
appointment he resigned an important
position with local bank.
Colonel Currier was formerly a
United States Pension Commissioner in
San Francisco. He is very popular
in G. A. r. circles and his selection
by Governor Pardee received strong
Endorsement
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27
MOTHER vERIFIEs DAUGHTER

Mrs. Dunn, mother of the girl, spoke
much in the same manner as her
daughter about Siemsen. She is nat
urally opposed to having the family
name drawn into the case in any way.
Evidence of the State against Stem
sen and Dabner will be completed this
AFTERNOON when Sasaki, the wounded
paying teller, will be asked If he can
Identify the accused men. Sasaki Is
still in the hospital and. although he
remembers what transpired the day be-
fore the murder and robbery, he can
recall no event of the day on which
they were committed.
The evidence of Emma Won Hofen,
sister to Siemsens wife, was given yes
terday afternoon concerning her knowl
edege of Dabner. and later jewellers
and detectives took the stand. Moth
ing of startling nature developed.
There was nothing of Importance in the
girls evidence, it being simply TO the
effect that Dabner took her in a buggy
to the Presidfo to get some flowers.
Leopold Less of the Diamond Parlor
Jewelry store testified that on October
6 Siemsen bought from him a diamond
necklace and a ring at total price of
s192.50. At a later time he called again
and bought other things to the amount
of s120.
Leo Lazarus of the Hub Clothing
Company stated that both the accused
men were in the store on October and
made purchases. Siemsen paid $50 for
an overcoat and Dabnerl paid s45 for a
suit and sov for an overcoat.
DEFENDANTS BUY JEWELRY
Ralph Jacobs of the Macy Jewelry
Company testified that both of the de-
PENDANTS purchased of him $246 worth
of jewelry on October 5 and paid in
coin.
Detective Sergeant Duncan Matheson
testified that Dabner acknowledged to
him in an interview in the O'Farrell-
street station on November that the
piece of gaspipe exhibited In court by
the detective was that used in the mur-
der of Murakata- He said no influence
of any kind, so far as his knowledge
was concerned, was used in obtaining
the confession from the men. Dabner
stated at the time that he procured the
pipe and the paper in which he
wrapped it in the butcher shop of
man, named Convey on Union street.
Before looking at the paper in which
it was wrapped he stated that it had
written on 1t what seemed to be a p
and when ..e was shown the paper he
readily identified 1t. Testimony of De-
tective Sergeant Wren was largely to
the same effect.
Another jeweler, Andrew Garin, tes-
titled that each of the accused men
purchased diamond ring of him at his
place of business on October 5, Dabner
paying for his, s35. and Siemsen paying
$3.50. They paid $70,in silver and the
remained in gold
l. Watinaba. an employe of the bank
at the time of the crime, was recalled
to the stand and on being shown a
chart of the interior of the bank said
it was correct. The chart was placed
on file as an exhibit
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27
GIRL ADMITS She
SAW S|EMSEN
Sadie Dunn Declares He
and Dabner Were Near
the Golden Gate Bank
MURDERER A sUITOR

at Is true that I saw Louis Dabner
and John Sfemsen on the morning re-
ferrcd to by the latter near the Golden
Gate Bank. 1t Is also true that Stem
sen had on light gray suit. Siemsen
Is lying, though, when he says he
walked with me. 1 never cared for him
and purposely lowered my eyes as 1
was passing him."-Statement made by
Miss Sadie Dunn.
Sixteen-year-old Sadie Dunn, the
telephone girl whom the leader of the
gaspipe murderers claims can break
down the case the police are building
up against him for the murder and
robbery at the Japanese bank by prov
ing the unreliability of the witness,
Bischoff, admitted yesterday to having
seen Siemsen and Dabner at the corner
OF Buchanan and O'Farrel1 streets, the
forenoon of the day that the Kimmon
Ginko was looted and Banker Murakata
dubbed to death.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27
RuEF WANTS MORE TIME

Judge. Murasky signed an~o order yes
terday granting Ruef ten days addi-
tional time to- prepare and serve his
bill of exceptions to the injunction
granted by Judge Seawell on Novem-
Der 16, enjoining him from interfering
in any way with District Attorney
Langdon or the. conduct of the latter's
office.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27
COLLINS FILES ANOTHER PETITION

George D. Collins. convicted of per-
jury and sentenced to fourteen years
Imprisonment, filed petition for a
writ of habeas corpus yesterday with
the Supreme Court. using as argument
IN his own behalf a recent decision
made by Judge Wolverton Of the Fed
eral District Court and the fact that
he was not convicted on the charge for
which he was brought back from Can
ada.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27

Owing 70 the fact that many import
ers have abused the privilege accorded
them of allowing their goods to re-
main in the Government possession
after they have been appraised and the
duty sscertained, Customs Collector
Strstton gave forty-eight hours notice
yesterday to remove the goods from
the Appraisers building. If the owner
fails TO comply with the order the
goods viii be sent to the warehouse
and storage viii be charged.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27

KILLED BY FALL-AIbert Stegmeir a
cooper. was killed Sunday night by a fall from
the stairs Of building at Il Jackson
street. SteSmeir's head struck barrel filed
with water at the bottom of the stairs and hfs
dead body found by Policeman ". c. Casey.
who had il removed 10 the MOrgue.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27

900 McAllister, cor. Laguna. Large
stock of his well known Asthma Cure
on hand. Phone Market 1851.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27
CONTEMPORARIES KANAkA

When seen at her home 361 Olive
avenue, Miss Dunn admitted that many
of the particulars of the Kanaka's story
were true.
Il am quite positive about what he
says about the clothes he wore on that
morning. she said, and when / read
the testimony of the man Bischoff that
Siemsen had on black suit l knew
he must be mistaken. had seen Stem
sen in these gray clothes before and
cannot be mistaken about them.
Il would like to deny, however, that
/ walked with Siemsen and Dabner to
Fillmore streets, as he is represented
as saying. 1 don't wish to figure in
this case in any way, but do want to
have the truth told about the things
Siemsen is talking about.
My mother never ran a boarding
house and simply rented an extra room
to Dabner and Siemsen. Dabner never
had much to say about anything and
never consulted me about buying
clothes. Siemsen was always polite to
me, but never cared for him. He fire.
quently tried to get friendly with me,
but I always tried to avoid him. He
wrote me and my cousins love letters, it
is true, but we regarded them as senti-
mental. things and never treated Stem
sen seriously
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-27

Your Druggist VIII Tell You
Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes Makes Weak
Eyes Strong-Soothes Eye Pain-Doesa't Smart .
The statesman., 1906-03-30

the claim that he is responsible for
the appointment of colored persons in
the mint. How comes it that he is so
powerful to do for us here in the
mint when he was unable to make
Dana, one of his own creatures, give
us square deal in Colorado Springs?
How comes 1t that he has deliberately
broken the assurance that he would
secure the appointment of colored
person every six months and still is
enough our friend to land GLADDEN.?
1t requires only common sense to see
that in this as in everything else
Brooks is following the band wagon
He is the choice of the factions OF the
party in this state not because his
merit demands it, but because he Is
Of the caliber to ride two horses at
once. He is such pigmy that neither
side fears him. Colored people could
forgive him his insignificance II he
would only be man and do the fair
thing. His friends will do his future
service to make no more claims for
him. His chief cause for fear is that
the state may get eyes on him and
count him for what he is.
In the same degree that this ap-
pointment is reflection upon the
treatment accorded colored republic
ans in Colorado, it is a compliment to
us and to the man who has been
chosen to represent us. Our virtues
have always been on the blind side of
Colorado leaders. but have been per.
manent and far-reaching enough to
attract the attention Of national lead
ers. We congratulate Dew. GLADDEN.
on his selection and are sure that he
will ably represent us.
The statesman., 1906-03-30
CHURCH OF THE
REDEEMER
SPECIAL NOTICE.

By the kindness OF the very Rev.
Dean Hart the Deaconess CT St. Johns
Cathedral has been assigned for work
in the Parish OF the Redeemer, and
has already entered upon her duties.
A reception will be given by the wo-
men OF the congregation to D-aconess
Metzler on Saturday afternoon, the
3lst, from to 6 o'clock, at the Par
ish rooms, 22nd Ave. and Humboldt
ST. all communicates and friends
are invited, especially the younger
people, as the Deaconess is anxious to
meet everyone connected with the
Mission. The Deaconess has lived in
Japan, and is.most happy TO under.
take this missionary work, for which
she has been thoroughly trained and
prepared.
The statesman., 1906-03-30

power which they had in their hands
for forcing some kind of decent con.
sideration in employment from the
public utility corporations which ope
rate in this city. There is no good
reason why we should be denied the
privilege of working for the Water
Company, the Gas Company, the Tele-
phone Company and the Tramway.
There are not at present two dozen
Negroes employed by all these COM
panes, despite the fact that We con-
tribute our share to their prosperity.
1t is not often that we are in a posi-
tion to get square deal or "get even"
For one of them, this is the appointed
time If we are to contribute toward
perpetuating the graft the tramway
has, it certainly has got to share the
spoil by giving us employment. This
is not politics. This is business. We
deserve chance to earn living and
we can force it by remembering that
our own interests at this time are
more important to us than any of the
clap trap of the municipal ownership
enthusiast or the corporation agent
The statesman., 1906-03-30
THE PRESIDENT DOES WHAT
BROOKS WOULD NOT.

President Roosevelt's assurance that
he will name Rev. GLADDEN. for an
army chaplaincy is the first ray of
light that has come to Colorado Ne
groes since this has been a state. Dear
as has been the President to every
Negroes heart for his manhood and
fair play this strikes home, and to
our general laudation is added pro.
found appreciation and gratitude
In this connection we regret to have
to speak of the shameless efforts which
Congressman Brooks is making to give
forth the impression that the appoint.
ment comes upon his proposal. Just
as we have convinced him of broken
promises to the colored voters of this
state, so we now convict him of try
ing to deceive by claiming this ap-
pointment. AS we heard out of his
own mouth an assurance of fair treat
ment, which he has not kept, so we
heard months ago of the proposed ap,
pointment before he even knew of 1t
1t Is shame that he is so ungrateful
to Negroes who are the mainstay of
the party which he represents. 1t Is
double shame that the President of
his own initiative had to choose col.
ored man and leave to Brooks the en-.
dorsement Of him. The party organ
zation is such that hypocrite can
hide his unfairness successfully, but
one in this case needs only look at
past records to see how improbable
Brooks claim is. 1t is the same With
The statesman., 1906-03-30
A Mans Chance Wanted.

Some time ago we called attention
to the brilliant work of colored EN-
ploye of the Rio Grande railroad in
plotting a train through dangerous
flood. In our last issue we again men.
toned him, this time in connection
with his miraculous escape in the
Adobe wreck and his subsequent hero
ism in saving the lives of seventeen
persons who were imprisoned in the
wreck. We refer to w. A. Watkins.
The bar which is raised against the
advancement of colored men has oper-
a ed to prevent him receiving any sub
.antial benefit through promotion for
his past services and probably will be
in evidence at this time. Yet in the
name of justice and fair play, we can
not pass over the matter without pro-
testing. The man who would blot out
the sun and plunge the world into
perpetual darkness would be an angel
of mercy beside him who deprives
mankind of hope. The scholar at his
problem, the artisan at his handi-
work, the statesman in his law-mak-
ing are alike inspired by prospect not
only of the betterment of mankind,
but Of the improvement of their own
position. For the white man who has
saved company property and human
lives as has Watkins, there is sure
advancement with no limitation except
his ability, but for him, there is an
acknowledgment of his good service
and the same old job as porter Soc
rates once said that the man who is
really good is he who is not inspired
by hope of reward, but who does good
for its own sake. By this standard
the Negro is certainly good. Such
meritorious service as we perform is
not done for what may come out of it..
In twenty-four years the Rio Grande
road has lost no property by the care
lessness Of our people, yet the door
of opportunity swings no wider for u.s..
In no sense is this meant as crit
icism of this railroad above others,
for we do believe that the present con-
dition is rather the making of the
trainmen's unions than of the mag
mates, but We would be able to say
with full heart that God still lives, if
in recognition of such service it would
make on opening for men who pro-
tect its interests regardless of their
color
The statesman., 1906-03-30

One Of the coming events is the pro
duction OF tho Kermess for Monday
evening April IS, by the ladi OF the
Woman's Guild Of the Church OF the
Redeemer, assisted by many society
ladies and gentlemen.
The statesman., 1906-03-30

April ball at Manitou Hall, Thurs
day April 5. Music by the Harris Or
chestra. Don't miss it.
The statesman., 1906-03-30
NOW Is OUR CHANCE.

More than . year ago we called the
attention of colored voters to the
The Coconino sun., 1906-05-26

Carl Walter left for Williams yesterday to attend a dance at that place.
 Councilman l.. O. Harrington was visitor in Williams on Wednesday.
 Mrs. Hugh E. Campbell and Mrs. D. M. Francis returned from trip to Kansas City Wednesday night.
 G. Colton, Rabbit Bros. popu- lar young clerk, returned Tuesday evening from Prescott, where he had been on a visit.
 T. l.. Reese, bookkeeper for Campbell & Francis, came up from Phoenix Thursday and will spend the summer here. Fred Grim returned from Los Angeles Thursday night. MT. Grim attended the firsf part of the Fiesta and reports very pleasant vacation.
 The Misses Bertha and Gladys Beecher returned to their home in kingman on Tuesday. On June 9th, Miss Bertha Beecher will be married to MT. John F. Winters of Kingman; MT. Winters is a prominent merchant in the mining town.
 Mrs. Lillian Sweeney, Grand Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star of Arizona, came up from Phoenix the first part of the week and spent several days in town. While here Mrs. Sweeney was roy ally entertained by the members of the Flagstaff lodge.
The Coconino sun., 1906-05-26
FOR SALE, RENT, WANTED.

Advertisements under this head will bo in- serted at the rate of ten cents per line for the fir ' in~'r ion. md five cent per line for each sub>equ"nt insertion. an average oi i've words making line
 Bay yearliny mare colt branded NIT on left shoulder Will pay li eral reward forsame. H. A. Perkins, Wins low. AriZpna. ls 4
 FOR SALES-six-room house with bath, best location in town. Inquire of A. E. Douglas. l9tf.
 WANTED Freighters to haul from Cananea to Basaitequl, forty miles, price s25 .oo per ton of Mex ican currency. Time required to make trip four days. Good roads and accommodations. Address Gro Maximo Mining Company, Cana nea, Sonora, Mexico, Apartado 26.
 For Sale-One secondhand lumber wagon; one hay rake; l Flying Dutch man blow; l walking blow; hay rake; moving machine: cart: set work harness; set single harness. Inquire fo Dr. F.. S. Miller.
 A Bargain-St Stanhope buggy nearly new, small harness, blanket, whip, etc., for sale in a lump at a bargain. Inquire this office.
The Coconino sun., 1906-05-26
M. E. Church Announcements.

Sunday services at Emerson Hall.
 Sunday school at 10 a. m.
 Preaching at Il a. m. by the Pastor.
 Young peoples meeting at 2 pm. Topic: Missions in the Philip pines -Unparalled Results.
 Leader Miss Hayes. The mission study class will meet for final review on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the parsonage.
 Prayer meeting at 8 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday evening at the home of Professor Carver.
 We strive to make all our servi- ces interesting and profitable and we extend cordial invitation to all. At 8p p. m. Union Memorial services at the Presbyterian church The annual Epworth League sale and social ice cream, candy and cut flowers will be held on Friday af- ternoon and evening, June lst, at the G. A. R. hall from ? to 10 o'clock p. m.
The Coconino sun., 1906-05-26
Notice to Teachers.

The regular quarterly examina- ton for teachers certificates will be held in the county court house in Flagstaff, Coconino county, Arizona, on Monday and Tuesday, June and 6, Ioo6.
 Daily sessions from 8:3o a. m. to I2 noon, and from TOO to 4:3o D. m. $. AMUNDsEN,
 County Superintendent.
The Coconino sun., 1906-05-26
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Mrs. John Clarke left Tuesday for Cape May, N. J., where she will remain for the summer visit ing friends and relatives. Mrs. Clarke was not at all well when she left and it is hoped that the change of climate will aid in bringing back her health. It IS expected that George Campbell, Mrs. Clarke's brother, will go east in the fall and bring his sister with him.
The Coconino sun., 1906-05-26

When you visit Los Angeles do not fail to call on Miss Moor, the exclusive Parlor Milliner. She has an elegant line of both street and dress hats. She also makes a speciality of filling orders for neighboring towns. Miss Moore has the latest imported styles and guarantees satisfaction. Address ss3-5 Mason Bldg, Cor. 4th and Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal.