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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
TREY FORD
NOT GUILTY
VS. JURY Y
COUNSEL FOR UNITED ROADS
ACQUITTED
Verdict Reached After Short Period Of
Disasreement-First Trial Had
Resulted In Disagree
ment
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3.-Tirey l..
Ford. general counsel of the United Rail-
roads. was late tonight acquitted of the
charge of having bribed former Super
visor Jennings Phillips TO vote for an
overhead trolley franchise.
The case went to the jury at clock
and the verdict was reached at 10:4C
reporting to the court at lilo p. m. A
part of this time was consumed by the
jury eating oinner.
On the first ballot the jury stood nine
for acquittal and three for conviction.
Several more ballots changed it to eleven
for acquittal and one for conviction
The sixth ballot was unanimous for ac-
quittal.
This was Ford's second trial. In the
first trial the jury was unable to agree
on a verdict. The present trial was be-
gun about seven weeks ago, but was
INTERRUPTED month by a series of special
holidays called to protect the banks dur
ing the financial stringency. During all
the holidays the jury was kept together
under the custody of deputy sheriffs.
Fore Chats with Friends
The defendant was not ordered into
custody by Judge Lawlor when the case
was given to the jury. as is usually
done, but was ordered to be in court at
$3.50 o'clock The three hours were spent
by him in one of the rooms of the
Temple Sheriff Israel, chatting with
friends.
At 10:4o word was received from The
Fairmont hotel that the Jury had reached
a verdict and would report in a few
minutes. Intense silence reigned when
the twelve men filed into court The
strain was visibly beginning to tell on the
defendant, as he riveted his eyes upon
the jury as If he would read his fate
His counsel and friends were visib.y
r rvous aid affected when Foreman Jud-
son handed the verdict to the clerk of
the court.
We, the Jury, find the defendant, TREY
l., Ford, not guilty" read the c.1rk.
A demonstration of applause from the
seventy-five or 100 spectators imn1edi-
ately followed Frienus surrounded Ford
to offer their congratulations, and the
defendant with tears in his eyes and too
much affected by the result to speak
clearly. Stepped across the aisle, shook
hands with the jurymen and thanked
them in husky voice.
Calhoun Thanks Jury
Patrick Calhoun also asked to be taken
to the members of the jury, and thanked
them for their verdict
Judge lawlor thanked tho jury for its
service. and dismissed the men who for
seven weeks have been away from their
homes and business.
Mr. Ford made the following statement:
- can't say that the verdict was un-
expected, for l knew no case had been
made. or could truthfully be made
against me. / have an abiding faith in
the justice and fairness of an American
jury when acting under the law alone
guided by the facts and unswayed by In
fiuences which should never find place
in an American court.
Under the peculiar conditions now ex-
isupg In our clts it Is greatly to the
credit OF the twelve men who have just
rendered their verdict that they had the
courage to do exact and even justice 20 a
falsely accused fellow citizen
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
KLEIESCHMIDT RELEASED
BY ORDER OF COURT
Rr Associated Prees.

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, Dec. a-Harry G. Klein
schmidt, the student who has been
charged with the murder OF Frank Bel
lows, was formerly released from custody
at 9:s0 this morning. At that time Judge
Harris granted the writ OF habeas cor
pus which had been argued last Friday
and on which decision had been reserved
pending the action of the grand jury,
District Attorney Brown Joined In the
request that the writ he granted. To-
days action promptly followed the re-
fusal last night TO indict Kleinschmidt
ii was declared that the evidence pre-
sented by the authorities was insufficient.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
WATERs-PIERCE OIL CO.
LOSES IN HIGHER COURT
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press-
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 3.-The United
States circuit court of appeals today
handed down decision reversing the de-
cision of the United States circuit court
at sherman. Tex. in the case OF the
Waters Pierce Oil company and giving the
Texas state courts jurisdiction in the
matter.
Applications were made in both state
and federal courts for q receivership. and
the United states court at sherman ap-
POINTED a receiver aud held that state
court had jursdiction, and white the order
of the federal court at sherman sus-
pended the decision of the state court it
did not abolish it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
HENEY MAY BE DROPPED
FROM LIANT FRAUD CASE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
PORTLAND, Dec. IA special from
Washington says Attorney General Bon
aparte today sent peremptory order TO
United States District Attorney Bristol,
directing him Immediately to take up the
land fraud G, ses and push them to
conclusion. The issuance of the order
followed conference between the pros
ident and Attorney General Bonaparte.
Bristol is to push the case regardless
OF Francis ]. Heney and will be held
responsible for further delays
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
LOCAL


Slayer of Patrolnan Lyons captured
after fierce struggle Is felled by billiard
fall hurled by former star of diamond
Confesses guilt.
Big guns save license of restaurant
nan. Boye, who pleads case before police
board.
Auditor -Mushet urges forfeiture Of al
trolley franchises In fiery speech before
the council
L. H. Wait, who sold one million shares
of mining stock, In suit demands return
cf $40.
Purity of buttermilk to be investigated
SKINNED milk and acids ingredients, Is
accusation.
Historic mission pastor. Rev Patrick NJ
cannon, is laid In silent grave.
Doctors testify that Sergt. Craig, well
known police official, is physically dis
abled.
Widow of partner of James Morley, bill
lard hall proprietor alleges fraud and
demands accounting of estate.
Amerfcanized Chinese convicted of burg
larry; must pay penalty for crime.
Divorce completes estrangement between
,nan and wife who. living beneath same
roof. ignored one another.
e. II. Crowley. labor agent, who def1ed
police department denied new license.
-
COAST
TREY l.. Ford. on trial for bribery of
San francisco supervisors, is acquitted by
the jury.
Oliver grand jury in San Francisco.
which has made a record in the number
of indictments returned. finishes its work
and is dismissed by the court.
Progress is being .nade in securing jury
to try George Pettibone In Boise for
completely In the murder of former Gov
ernor Steunenburg.
Nevada mine owners notify unions that
no agreements will be made in the future
because the unions broke faith with
the employers.
Lake steamers, believed to be lost in
lake In Washington. reaches port safely.
Harry Kleinschmidt. Berkeley student
accused of murder, released by order or
court.
Heney may be dropped from land fraud
cases in Oregon.
Attorney Luther Brown. indicted on
the charge OF subornation of perjury In
san Francisco. released on bonds.
FOREIGN
Secretary of War Taft arrives in st.
Petersburg, visits the duna and later
makes a speech In which he pleads for
worlds peace.
Berlin is to build great underground
railway system. running through the
heart of the city.
Financial difficulties overwhelm big
banks in Constantinople.
President Cabrera Of Gautamala in
jured by bomb thrown at his carriage.
EASTERN
Jury in case OF Mrs, Bradley, on trial
for murder of former United States Sen
ator Brown. returns verdict of not gull
ty.
President Roosevelt in his message to
congress urges some radical reforms.
President Roosevelt confers with Sena-
tors Crane and Aidrich regarding the
necessity of currency legislation.
Woman patient III Detroit shoots her
physician and attempts to kill herself.
Prominent Democrats to meet in New
York January to discuss presidential
campaign.
Ambassador AolN. called home by Jap
anese government. may not return to
Washington.
Many women and girls arriving in New
York from Europe seek position as serv-
ants. Supply exceeds demand
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
PRESIDENTS
MESSAGE is
. REF ORMPLEA
ADVOCATES SOME RADICAL
CHANGES IN LAWS 4.
RoosEvELT's ADDRESS IS READ
TO CONGRESS
Inheritance Tax, Employers Liability
Bill and Increased Navy Are
Among Recommendations
Made by Him

ROOSEVELT REcoMM ENDS:
Some changes In tariff.
Heavy inheritance tax.
Federal inspection Of railroads.
Employers liability act.
Enforcement Of criminal laws.
Great inland waterways.
Conservation Of forests,
Parcels posts.
increased pay for army.
More powerful navy.
Federal control Of railroads,
Changes in antitrust law,
Currency reform.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
SUMMARY OF THE News
FORECAST

For los Angeles and vicinity:
Fair Wednesday, light west wind.
Maxiaum Temperature yesterday,
81 degrees; minimum. Sc degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04

he
MI Saturday
and the blood
the
In two ON sus-
having
lie vas sever timesa as
a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
caAltal Stock Increased

BY Assocletet Press.
PITTSBURG, Dec. 3.-At a special
meeting of the stockholders of the
Westinghouse Airbrake company, held
here today. II was decided to increase
the capital stock of the company from
$4,000, 900 to S14,e00,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
Oldest LAWYER Dead

By Associated Press
BANGOR. Me-. Dec. 3.-Albert w.
Paine, said to be the Oldest practicing
lawyer in the United States. died at his
home here tonight, aged 90 years. He
had been in good health up to within
a few weeks ago and attended regularly
to mis- law practice
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06
A more elastic currency In Ia

A more elastic currency In the
hands Of the banks is not what this
country needs. Clearing house Ger.
tincates are 4 species OF elastic cur
reney and answer temporarily the
present needs and are safe To use as
a circulating medium but the people
would not accept them as = perma-
neat currency. The proposed elastic
currency Law Is no better because II
would place the money circulation
Of the cOuntry in the hands Of the
banks 10 be expanded and contracted
az their will. That would place the
country IN their power and Is the OBJ
Jeet they had In view when the gold
standard was adopted. They thought
then that y money famine would be
created and their elastic currency
bin would be passed as a relief meas
are; but the immense gold produc-
ton OF Alaska forced a postpone
ment Of the scheme until the present
time. The bill viii now be present.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

oae OF the unusual features Of the
finsnoiai" nurry Is the fact that de-
poslts continue 20 increase In Occur
d Alene's banks, That is probably
due to their sound condition and the
confidence OF the public Had Il not
been for the fact that Spokane banks
adopted the clearing house oertif-
cate such a move would not have
been necessary by our local banks.
Their cash reserve Is steadily in
creaslng and We believe II they were
20 resume the unlimited payment OF
currency today there would be no
pereeptible withdrawal OF funds.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

eo to congress and urged as the only
relief measure possible. If It falls
OF passage we believe that the people
viii demand an increased volume of
money through the free coinage of
silver. That would produce a cir
culating medium beyond the control
of spectators and absolutely in the
hands OF the government. which is
the only guardian of the peoples In
terests that cannot fail for any cause.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06
Frrnch Ann. In North Afrlca.

France may a. counted lucky II her
success at CasabIanca puts an end to
her troubles In Morocco, II Is now
just sixty years since Abd-el- Kader.
the Algerian patriot. SURRENDERED TO
the French and put an end to the
struggle which had lasted eighteen
years The outbreak IN Algiers In
lS2o was caused by royal message
sent IN answer to an appeal by the
nominal ruler of Anglers to the effect
that "a king OF France could not con
descend to correspond with a dey Of
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

The significance of yesterdays ell
ections depends largely on the polit-
Teal belief of the individuals. The
democrats lost Kentucky and carried
the city of Cleveland where Presi-
dent Roosevelt was deeply interest
ed. The fact is that neither party
has anything to crow over and In
stead OF showing the political drift
OF the nation there is no showing at
all.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06
A BONANZA HOME

S35OO-Will purchase this beautiful home An
5 room modern 2-story residence with large
clothes closets, large pantry, fine hall and stairs,
large bath room, electric lights, large porches,
fine cellar, wood shed, and storage room.
large corner lots so by 100 IT, each. This is
double corner with street three sides. This is
of the finest properties in the city; and very
close in Beautiful shrubbery and lawn
$1O5O-Will take this room new residence Good
pantry, fine cellar large wood shed and poultry
house and yard. 2 beautiful lots all fenced; city
water beautiful location. This is snap.
close in.
Sl6OO-Will take this beautiful home, large lot,
55 by $50 feet. Five room new bungalow, two
clothes closets two good porches, water and
sink, nice lawn and excellent outbuildings in
Guiding chicken house and park Very desira-
BILE location. No better for the money in the
city.
S14OO-Win buy a splendid home in a very good
location. large six room house with bath
ROOM nice lawn shade and fruit trees. Good
woodshed and barn. electric lights, city water
in house. Furniture can also be purchased
at a reasonable price
$1O5O-Wll buy a six house. close in and
corner lot nice porch good barn and cellar,
month. This is good buy.
S1000-Will buy room new pastered bunga-
low good pantry etc. poultry house so by 10
feet. This is located a beautiful large lot
containing about of acre, 72h by $50
feet. very nice location. This is one of
best
S9OO-Takes lots, one a corner, with a
water, yard all fenced Good location, and
close in. THIS is SNAP. LOOK 1T UP IF
YOU WANT BARGAIN.
$1365--Takes this exceptionally fine bargain,
two lots, one of them corner, on one of the
best streets, near in, with a good two
house, nice lawn and toilet, good cesspool
city water in house. TERMS.
$1s5O-Will buy this beautiful home, large lot
90 by 1872 feet east front with six rooms and
bath and hall by 10 feet, large closets and
pantry, good cellar, woodshed and toilet, and
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

Algiers." Abd-el- Kader, then young
Arab student. took up the cause and
organized a rebellion against France.
At one time 10000 Arab cavalry at
tackled and defeated the French. Final
ly the tide turned. and Abd-el- Kader
was obliged to take refuge in Morocco,
where he found backing.
France at last defeated the Moors,
who were the friends OF the Algerian
chief. and they abandoned the cause
Of Abd-el-Kader. who In turn attacked
the MOors, his late allies In this last
throw Abd-el-Kader was defeated, and
he surrendered to the French on the
22d day Of December. lS47. The war
In Algiers was a costly adventure for
France. and at one time she had I0O,-
600 men In the tieid. Wild tribes con-
tinued to wage a guerrilla warfare In
the mountain districts Ahd-el- Kader
was held prisoner by the French
king. but when Napoleon III. came
into power he liberated him and for
his subsequent services to the second
empire invested the conquered foeman
Of France with the cross of the Legion
Of Honor. Several noted commanders
OF the armies OF the empire earned
their spurs in the Algerian campaigns.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

When 1t is all over scientists get a
more respectful hearing than before
for their positive assertions that there
Is no such thing as an eQuinoctial
storm.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

One can hardly blame the man who
has Just returned from a vacation trip
with jamestown at the end Of 1t for
getting warm, under the collar when he
is confronted with the advice to buy
Christmas presents early and avoid the
rush"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06
AvONDALE IRRIGATED TRACTS

S4OO0-Will buy tracts 35 and SO of block No.
49, consisting OF 10 acres each-20 acres
These tracts are located just Y mile due north
of the Hayden lake school house on the east
side OF the county road that leads north, one
mile due west OF the large poultry ranch at the
lake. These tracts that selected from
the choice tracts of the first addition and plat
ted years ago; adjoining the west side of the
beautiful Hayden lake There Is no question
to the richness of the soil; as to the supply
of water there is l4-inch main running
across both tracts from the Northeast corner
to the Southwest corner and is furnish
Ing water for many tracts every side of
these two tracts mentioned. There is no bet
ter water system in the state. There is no
better land. There is no better location than
those two tracts They level. Only one
half mile from school and good general store
eFty is worth $3.50 per acre Must be sold
quick INVESTIGATE THIS.
S35O--Will buy two acres of No. / fruit or gard
land inside OF the city limits. This Is an
ideal tract for poultry raising, and market
gardening. No better bargain for the money
$15OO-Will buy an acre tract, with 4 room resi-
dence, with two nice porches good wood shed
garden which goes with property. This is
splendid chance to own a home near the city
and raise poultry and fruit.
WE HAVE FOR SALE 3 blocks of ground con-
sisting of about " acres inside of city limits
N. p. tracks. This Is a very desirable loea-
tion for business blocks, manufacturing estab-
lishments, etc, On these tracts are three good
resident buildings besides Office and other large
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

Men on Mars fifteen feet tall? They
are having a high old time Of it no
doubt but probably those Marian sig
nails mean that they'd like to get dime
museum engagements down this way.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

SSOO-Will purchase this 80 acres OF level land
All rich soil, acres have been In cultivation
This Is timber land. The timber has been sold
and is being logged located 10 miles from the
city on the railroad, fine spring water. THIS
is A SNAP.
S55O0-Will purchase, If sold soon, 100 acres of
choice farm and fruit land on the Occur
d'Alene lake. miles from the city with
room house and house, large barn
poultry house, and spring house; a fine large
spring, "A cows, 3 good horses 100 chickens
nice gasoline launch, 100 nice fruit trees, 500
cords OF standing wood furniture wort $500
40 acres meadow. This property is located
of the most beautiful bays of Occur
d'Alene lake: good boat dock within few rods
VIII sell for $4,000 cash; balance on terms to
suit. per cent There is no better invest
ment for the money. LOOK THIS UP.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

ing that the result has not been what
peace advocates hoped for, but as they
are a patient lot, likely to persist in
their efforts. good will be sure to come
from them in the end.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

The heavy shipments of gold from
Europe are easing up the financial
stress TO very noticeable degree aud
the rich mans panic is about over.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

That was . magnificent gift OF Col.
D. P. jenkins 70 the Spokane Y. NJ.
C. A.. when he endowed the institu-
tion with $4,000. The colonel is
loyal to Spokane and her public IN
situations. He made his money there
and Is placing 1t where Il viii do
some good.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

Or. Wiley is said to be organizing
another squad for food experiments.
In time stomachs win be almost as
much in demand as brains.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

II Willis one of its publishers,
swears in court that he does not read
his own paper. how can he expect
others to do so.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

Europe still seems disposed to vote
The Hague conference a fizzle. Most
Of the critics declare that it has accom-
plished nothing worth talking about
Considering the predictions made re-
garding the outcome. 1t Is not surpris-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06

Hunters are now engaged in trying
10 solve the old mystery about why a
nan is so much easier to hit than a
deer.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06
equal large prices following

store room City water and nice wash sink
This is located in most desirable residence
section, and is an ideal home.
S3bOO-WiII take this splendid new and well
equipped store building with large nall above,
"a by 20 feet. This is very desirable build
ing and location for general store or other
business. Nothing better for the money in
the city
A BARGAIN
5000 good residence close in. Clothes
closet, pantry, large porch, house wired for cleo
trio lights. City water.
ANOTHER SNAP
S750-Takes room residence with large porch in
front and back, fine lot east front, all fenced.
This must be sold quick.
S200O-Takes house and a
large corner lot, " by $50 feet in q very de-
srable residence section. HOW is THIS FOR
BARGAIN.
TOWN LOTS
$275,-FOr fine lot in Taylor addition bar
gain
S125O-Will buy four level lots Lakeside ave-
nue., one of them corner. VIII sell separate
ly or together Good investment.
$55O-For very large, fine lot on Seventh
street &c by ZIG feet
S55O-Will buy two fine lots of them a
ner, in North Park addition. Good location
We have two lots, most desirable location for
business block, hotel or lodging house. RIGHT
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY. INVESTI-
GATE THIS.
LOTS suitable for warehouse manufacturing
plant located on railway tracks in city limits
This ID WOd1H 1OUR AIIENllON.
LODGING HOUSE furniture for sale, fiat for
rent, reasonable IL rooms, splendid location
and doing good business.
$1375-Takes six fine lots in Taylor addition,
two of them corners fine Investment.
$45O-Two nice lots in Lakeshore addition.
bargain
S425-Will buy fine large corner lot on Fourth
street. One of best buys.
ALSO 2 acres of nice level land in one of the
new additions for ONLY $3.50. THIS IS A
GOOD BUY.
feet and of them so by los feet. This is a
splendid chance for good Investment
$S00-Will buy five splendid lots, one of them
corner; if sold separately SITS for the in
side lots and 5000 for the corner. SNAP
S5OO-Takes a corner lot very close in in one of
the most desirable residence sections of the city
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-11-06
buildings WILL SELL ALL OR PART.
SPLENDID INVESTMENT.

WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE 5 acres of the very
best garden land all fenced and in crop, adjoin-
ing the city limits. This is most beautiful
tract for plating into city lots acre tracts;
it lies very high and level, fronting so foot
street and adjoining tract already plated. A
SNAP.