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The Coconino sun., 1908-12-04
GREG AID HIS ROYALTIES
Pet Grievance Against American Pub. fishers That Great Composer
 Never Lost Sight Of.

There are very few amusing anec- dotes told of Greig. He was SO seri- ous-minded, so devoted to his music, that he failed to see humor in any thing. He went to the Coyent Garden in London, and was much astonished when some of the speeta
 tors recognized him. While waiting outside the house for his brougham man came up to him and asked him to write his autograph on the program. q will, if you bring my carriage here," was Greig's reply. Greig had little esteem for the or ders the sovereigns desired to confer on him. Much better for me that they should buy my music than give me a little gilt souvenir" was one of his naive remarks to a friend to whom he was showing his decora- tions. Whenever, besides. an Ameri- can visited him at his hermitage near Bergen, the beginning, middle and end of his conversation was us- ually the failure of publishers of music in America to pay him royal ties. Say what the visitor might of American appreciation of the com poser. Greig returned again and again to the lacking royalties.
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HAVE WOOD CARVING FAD.

Women of late are much interest ed in wood carving, possibly because one of the European monarchies has lately adopted the art and it is quite a fad in foreign countries for both men and women to chisel pretty bits of woodwork for the home. With the regular carving tools and soft wood it is possible for women to design some very handsome articles. Now that the typography needles and colors can be added, we may expect some masterpieces in wood, perhaps clever limitations of Celtic or Morse designs.
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PRAISES AMERICAN WOMEN.

Lady Henry Somerset has taken up the cudgels in defense of Ameri- can women against the too nasty criticism of them credited to Mrs. Cobden-Sanderson. Lady Somerset has been acquainted with prominent women in this country and has passed many months in America since she first joined Miss Frances E. Willard in the temperance move ment. Visiting Miss Willard at her home in Illinois and entertain ing her in her own home in Eng land, she has formed no nasty iudg- ment of women in this country, who, she says. are the most progressive women on the globe.
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PROFESSIONAL MENDER.

A woman of inc middle west, be- ing left widow with crippled grandson 10 support, is making a living and saving money too, by mendng clothes. She advertised to do this work and received many re- plies. One pleased customer brought another and 80 on. until her time is entirely taken up with the work and she was able to give some of t to others as needy as herself. One can usuaIly find plenty of seam- stresses. vet woman to mend clothes is indeed blessing in com Inunlty.
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TEN LITTLE BROKERS.

Ten little brokers standing in n line. One got cold feet and then tiiere were
 nine. Nine little brokers monkeying with their
 fate; One got good squeeze and then there
 were eight, Eight little brokers yelling up to heaven. Heart disease got hold of one and then
 there were seven. Seven little brokers playing brokers One couldn't cover and then there were
 six. Six little brokers buzzing round the hive: One got we'll stung and then there were
 i've. Five little brokers bidding on the floor; One got loan called and then there
 were four Four little brokers on a gambling spree; One got cornered and then there were
 three. Three little brokers formed a pool in
 glue; One of them got stuck and then there
 were two. Two little brokers making lots of nun; One dropped his long green and then
 there was one. One little broker on Broadway car; What he said we cannot print: let's bid
 him au revoir.
 -The Metropolitan
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A YOUNG MAN WHO ONCE HAD
 A CHANGE.

Oh, Cela's announced her betrothai. And Celia is soon to be we'd And It's what shall l send pretty Celia Thai is sadly perplexing my head Not commonplace token, but something Recalling a fading ropance Conveying a subtle suggestion From d Young Man Who Once Had .
 Chance.
 A chance did say? Well, perhaps I Abode in a fools Paradise. Imagining fond things and foolish, COnstruing through lovers device A look or touch into something Twas never intended to be: The while knowing well I was not what Is known as & fitting parti. Nh. Celia. and was it all fancy7 Or did you allure me along With arts and the wlcs of Circe More subtle than Loreley's song?f Was It the caprice of a moment You led me so merry dance? )r do you (who knowsl still regard me As Young Man Who Once Had .
 Chance?
 rpt there! Whats the use of bewaillng When fellows been left in the ltrch? { formal en yTaved invitation Requesting my presence at church Reminds me that you have Mother, Nnd He many thousands year; And there is no trust fin the country So strong as this combine. my dear. So Celias announced her betrothal, tn1 Celia h soon 10 be wed: And it's what shall l send pretty Celia That Is sorely perplexing my head. Neither cut glass nor silver. but some
 thing
 Recal ng withercd romance; m send her-regTets. and they're heart
 fell.
 From a Young Man Who once Had
 Chance.
 Arthur D. Pratt. in Puck.
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The Reason. Her head Is stuffed. But what of that? 'Tls moi hay fever. Just her rat.
 Detroit Free Press.
The Reason.
smashina Her eaaaaae.

A series of terrific crashes against the front docs brought the mistress to that exit, and. fiinglng 1t open, she be- held standing calmly before 1t the new cook, her baggage lying about in con fusion. while driving of with a black countenance was the baggageman.
 "Mercyl" exclaimed the startled mls- tress, why did that rude man hurl your baggage after you like that. Mary? Wouldn't you pay him?"
 "Oh. it ain't thot, mum; but me last job wor at his house. Judge.
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in the Forefront of Reform.

The convention had adopted 437 resolutions in rapid succession, when delegate raised his voice in pro- test
 T warn you" he exclaimed. that you are going too fast. You leave no opportunity for discussion. How, ask you, are we 10 avoid promulgat. ing mass of undigested doctrines, unless we Fletcherize the rag?"
 A deep silence followed. Puck
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Harold-Yaas. bah jove. rowed Myrtle all over the river while popping the question and then she turned me down.
 Howard-Turned you down, eh! Did it give you the heartaehe?
 Harold--No, deah boy, it--er-gave me the backache, 1 had been rowing four hours
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Additional Comforts.

'I see your rates here are double on rainy days" said the drummer What is the reason for that?'
 Sir" replied Landlord Sparerib, "a careful examination of this hostelry will convince you that all our rooms are. furnished with baths at that time" Judge.
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lmpertInent.

What is your age, please?" asked the lawyer who was doing the cross examining stunt.
 T have seen 23 summers, sir an swered the lady witness. who seemed to be carrying weight for age
 "Ah," rejoined the legal light. And how many years have you been blind 2 Chicago Daily News.
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Protected.

Old Ikey Inkenstein was so i'll that 6 trained nurse had to be sent for. When she came on duty her first re- mark was Now I'll take your tenn perature." To which Nosey promptly replied: You cant. ma tear. Every. dink vos in ma vife's name."--Ilalf- Holiday.
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Frerzied Finance.

Young DeSmart-Say, do you want to make $l0,O0O in few minutes?
 Old Gotrox-Sure
 Young DeSmart-I understand you intend to give your only daughter $l00,000 as marriage portion.
 Old Gotrox-Yes, that's fact. But what has that got to do with the $10,000?
 Young DeSmart-Well, I'm willing to marry her for s90,000 See?-Chi. cago Daily News.
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rroubls by the waxsIds.

Anyhow" fiercely exclaimed Ware ham Long. as their irreconcilable diff ferences of opinion gradually led to personalities. T ain't pigeon toed!"
 No" said Tuffold Knutt, looking at the open work shoes worn by his fel- low traveller. when ye have them things on yer feet ye allus turn yer toes out."-Chicago Tribune.
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For Social Reasons.

50 you don't permit your husband to take part in politics?'
 Not if can help 1t, answered Mrs. Cumrox. These candidates have such habit of saying they appeal to the common people that one really doesn't dare show much interest in them."--- Washington Star
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Bait

Any fish around here?" asked the vacationist
 Plenty" answered the native. What bait do you use?"
 See them fellers haulin' seine over there?"
 Yes"
 Well, if you want to be sure of gettin' fish, the best kind O bait you can use is half dollar. Washington Star.
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In Circles.

Mrs. Knicker-I think there's man under the bed
 Knicker-Impe shible mo ar; i;s still going Life.
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-
 USED TO IT.

''He called you a liar and you didn't even get excited. What won- derful control Y
 "Its nothing You sec I've served a term in congress"
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.s.,er vso man edItors.

Se.,er Dad Than Editors. Judge-How do you earn your liv- ing?
 Prlsoner-By writing. your honor. Judge-And what do you write for, would you mind telling us? Piisoner-Not at all; wrote for money at home.--Judge.
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A Sad Awakening.

There was a young fellow named Jack Who sailed on the radical tack. His friends said: You can Find him duck of man." But his foes said "Iie's naught but 6 quack"
 Baltimore American
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her Pod Name.

Tudge--What is your name? Young Wife-Carolina Augusta Emma,
 ludge-And how are you generally callol?
 Young Wife (bashfully)-My sweet dueky. y.-Half-Holiday.
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In Mars.

First Astronomer-What are all those spots on the earth?
 Second Astronomer-Merry widow hat formations.--Life.
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aetween aFans.n

Madge--What is spectacular ca oh?
 m,bel--she ran to Europe for him --luck.
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Ten little brokers standing in n line; One got cold feet and then there were
 nine,
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15

the sidewalk until 1t was concluded
Dr. Nieto suggested going over to sec
Ruef Immediately and he and Dr. kap-
Ian got into the auto with me. Just
before we left Heney DR.. Kaplan told
him that he did not know anything
about the practice of the courts. but
had confidence In Heney and asked
Heney whether from what Judges
Lawlor and Dunno had said Heney
thought he could carry out the agree
ment which he had offered to make
with Ruef. And Heney told Kaplan
that he had no doubt about 1t IL Ruef
acted in good faith and IL Ruefs testi-
mony was as important as they claimed
it was and If it involved the people
whom they claimed it did Heney also
said: 1T all lies with Ruef. II he
does what is right there will not be
any trouble about IT," DIR. Kaplan then
said. Il am sure Ruef viii do what IS
right. and / viii now advise him to
accept your proposition"
The two rabbis and myself rode in
my automobile 20 the headquarters OF
El1sor BiGgy at 2S49 Fillmore street
and reported TO Ruef. but il did not
seem TO impress Ruef. He Immediately
began to kick about the plea Of guilty
and said that he was very much dis
satisfied with the result of the confer
ences with the judges and said that he
would not plead guilty and went into
a long discussion as to why a plea
Of guilty would hurt him as a witness
and destroy the weight of his testi-
mony. I do not now recollect all that
he said. but this was the substance
Of it. Before he stated that he was
dissatisfied with the result of the con-
ferences with the two judges the
rabbis had talked with him a little
while on one side and could not hear
what they said
On the following morning. April 30.
1907, again called on Ruef and found
that he was still kicking about the
plea of guilty and was perfectly will
ing to confess everything. but begged
most piteously against the plea in No.
305, and gave all kinds of excuses
immediately called on DR.. Nieto and
explained the situation, and he said he
would go with me and see Ruef again
He did so and had a long private con-
ference with Ruef. at which I was not
present. After IL was over DR.. Nieto
came out and told me that he thought
everything would be all right. and thar
he had told Ruef that IL he CRuef) did
not come through" within "a hours
he (Nieto) would wash his hands
OF the whole matter DR.. Nieto did
leave for Europe some time that day
and I did not see him until his re-
turn. In his absence DR.. Kaplan took
Up the Ruef matter and did everything
he possibly could TO induce the prosecu-
ton to permit Ruef TO make a confess
sion without entering a plea Of guilty
in the extortion case. It was Of no
avail, as Langdon and Heney insisted
that they would not listen to anything
else.
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arrange this. but that thought he
could take him to see his mother. but
that he would have to be accompanied
by the e1isor. as I did not think the
elisor would be willing to comply. with
his request TO go alone. ] also in
formed him that / would see the elisor.
which I did.
Rudolph Spreckels was present at
court on this. occasion. and after lesv-
ing DIR. Nieto.I repeated this converse
tion to Spreckels on the sidewalk
At 6 p. M on this day according to
appointment, called at 2s4s Fillmore
street and met Ach and Ruef and in-
formed them that Mr.. Heney had
stated the district attorney had no
power to grant immunity, but felt sure
the judges would act on the recon-
mendation of the district attorney.
MUST PLEAD GUILTY
i also informed them that Mr.. Heney
had stated that no arrangement could
be made unless Ruef would agree to
plead guilty in No 305, which was
then pending before Judge Dunno, and
Ruef replied that he would not agree
TO do this. Ach submitted that we dis
miss the indictments against Ruef and
fndict him again jointly with the other
defendants. During this discussion
Ruef suggested that in order to ascer-
TAIN whether or not the judges would
act on the motion of the district at
torney, Ach accompany the district at
torney TO see the judges. To this 7
emphatically demurred, after which
Ach himself said, NO, l would not
want to call on the judges. because If
this thing is carried out do not want
it known that ] have had anything to
do with it. as it would ruin my prac-
tice. / am willing to do almost any
thing for Ruef, but ! think this would
be asking too much
/ agreed to see Mr.. Heney and as
certain just what could be done toward
giving the assurances Of the judges
that they would act on recommends
tions made by the district attorney as
to disnissing the 65 indictments that
were then pending against Ruef
On April &. 1907, took up the mat
ter with Assistant District Attorney
Heney and told him that Ruef de-
manded complete immunity and would
not agree to plead guilty in No. sos.
Heney then stated that he would not
discuss the matter any further and
here the matter rested, except that
continued to urge Ruef to accept the
terms suggested by the assistant dis
trict attorney, as at this time they
were selecting the jury in his case
and Heney had said that If they went
to trial on this case he would never
entertain another proposition from
Ruef.
BELIEVED ACH FAkING
On April s. 1907. at the time of Ach's
Illness, said to Heney that | thought
Ach was taking for the purpose of
giving Ruef time to make arrange
ments for a confession And this was
strengthened by the fact that imme
diately after I made this statement
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derstood that he was never to be mixed
up in this matter, and if anybody said
he was he would deny 1t even il
have to do so under oath, for 1 win
be considered the biggest of a
in San Francisco. and in fact 1
am for doing this, but l don't want
everybody to know it,
On the night OF April 20. 1907, we
had another meeting at Mr.. Heney's
Office. l have read the affidavit of
Francis j.. Heney at p. Is to line IS.
p. II. both inclusive, and from line %.
p. rs, to p. 70 inclusive and what Is
therein stated as having been said and
as having occurred at that meeting is
true and correct and is in substance
and effect as / recollect it.
ARRANGEs FOR MEETING
After it was determined that Mr.
Heney would go with DR.. Nieto and
DR.. Kaplan to see Judges Dunno and
Lawlor I started out to look for those
he was going away the following day
to Europe and that he would like to
meet the judges that night. Accord
ingly after some investigation I
learned that Judge LawIor was at the
Van Ness theater. / called at the Van
Ness theater and between acts saw
Judge Lawlor and stated that Heney
t.
to see him that night If 1t was pos
sible, about very important matter.
The Judge stated that IL ii was any
thing in connection witA the court they
would have to wait until the next
morning and go into court, as he would
not discuss any matters Of that kind
except in his chambers or in open
court said that the reason for re-
questing an interview that night was
because of the fact that DR.. Nieto
would be leaving for Europe the next
morning. Judge Lawlor then stated
that as soon as the theater was over
he would go to his chambers.
1 returned to Heney's Office and re-
ported this then went to the home
of Judge Dunhe as l remember 1t.
and learned that he was not there, and
waited until his return at some time
between IL and II o'clock I said to
Judge Dunno, as I had to Judge Law
1or that Heney and DR.. Nieto had
very important matter that they de-
sired to take up with him and wanted
to know if he could go to his chambers
that night. The judge said that he
could not but that he would see them
the next day / then informed him
that the reason for urging it that night
was the fact that Dr. Nieto would be
leaving for Europe the next day.
Judge Dunno hesitated for some time,
but finally said that he would go down
1 offered TO take him down In my au-
tomobile, but he said no. he would walk
down. 1 think he entered his house
before going down. I returned to the
temple and informed Heney and Rabbis
Nieto and Kaplan that I had found
Judge Dunno and that he would be
down in a short time I was not pres
ent at this interview, but remained on
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until this time, and I had not known
that he was to accompany DR.. Nieto-
DR.. Nieto, however, explained that as
he intended to go to Europe he thought
1t better to introduce DR.. Kaplan so
that DIR. Kaplan could take his place.
1 remember distinctly that DIR. Kaplan
acted In a manner that would indi-
cate that he knew nothing whatever
as to the object of his calling with DIR.
Nieto. I also remember that DR.. Kap-
Ian on this occasion said: Gentlemen.
! am entirely in the dark in this mat
ter and do not understand just why I
am here" DR.. Nieto then said that he
had not fully explained to DR.. Kaplan'
the purpose of the visit. but that he
had merely said to him. Il am going
to keep an important engagement and
would like to have you accompany me-"
= have read Heneys affidavit on
pages Al to line 10 page so, both in
elusive, and 1t is in substance and eff
feet as I recollect the conference at
that time. During this conference 1t
seemed to be the purpose of DR.. Kap-
Ian to try to convince Mr.. Heney that
he should not ask Ruef to enter
pleea of guilty.
WANTED CRIMES INDICATED
On April %. 1907. Ruef. DR.. Nieto
and Ach requested me to arrange for
meeting at Heney's office and re-
quested that Langdon also be present.
This is the meeting that was held in
the kitchen Of the building which
Heney occupies as offices. This con-
ference seemed to be, so far as Ach
was concerned, to determine what as
surances the district attorney could
give and what rights he had under
the law to grant immunity. I have
read Heney's affidavit in relation to
said matter as contained on line 19,
page 81, to line &c, page SO. both in
elusive, of said afidavit, and the same
is true and Is In substance and effect
as recollect it. / remember distinctly
that on this occasion Ach suggested
that we indicate what crimes or offenses
we would expect Ruef to confess to.
He was told that they would expect
him to confess to everything he knew.
Ach wanted Heney to specify the matters
about which he wanted Ruef to con-
fess. Heney absolutely refused to do
So, and insisted Ruef must tell all he
knew about all graft cases within his
knowledge that had occurred in San
Francisco.
On April &c, 1907. at the request of
Ach and Ruef Rabbis Nieto and Kap-
Ian arranged for another meeting at
Heney's office. / have read Heney's
aff1davit, pp. 60 to 73, both inclusive.
and the statements contained therein
in regard to this meeting are true ac-
cording to my best recollection and
are in substance and effect what was
stated at that meeting.
/ remember distinctly that after this
meeting closed and we were about to
retire, Henry Ach. before going down
stairs, called us to one side and stated
in the presence of Cobb, Heney and my
self that he wanted 1t distinctly un-
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Dr.. Nieto told me that he had taken
Ruef to see his mother and requested
me TO make an appointment to meet
Herey. did SO and made arrange
ments for the meeting.
DR. Nieto called at Heney's ONCE
alone He stated that he did not wish
to be seen going to Heney's office and
did not wish to be mixed up in the
matter. informed him that he could
enter through a back gate. | have
read Heney's affidavit, pages "a to 36
inclusive, and remember that 1t states
In substance what occurred during the
visit of Rabbi Nieto.
At this time L remember asking
Charles w. Cobb to prepare contract
along the lines Of the one prepared
for the supervisors. This | submitted
to Ruef and stated that it was what
| would recommend provided Ruef dls-
closed honestly and truthfully all tnat
he knew concerning grating In San
Francisco. 1t did not seem to suit
Ruef and he then prepared one MIN
self which I carried to Heney, but
Heney refused to entertain the same
and returned 1t to Ruef. This is the
one which appears in HeneyS amdaVlt
at pp AZ and 43. and it was on or ABOUT
April IL, 1907, that I carried IT TO him.
When Heney refused to entertain 1t
I found 1T almost impossible to induce
Ruef to agree to Heney's terms, which
were to enter a plea of guilty In NO.
305. / continued in my efforts, how
ever, and was assisted by Ach, whose
efforts seemed to be directed toward
bringing about an arrangement which
would secure the carrying out or any
contract which Ruef might make with
the prosecution. 1t seemed that Ruef
wanted impossible things done, winch
aroused the suspicion in the minds of
the prosecution that Ruef was pre-
pairing a trap by which he could COM
nit the prosecution in various ways.
REPORTING TO HIGHERUPS
All during this time George Keane
and MYRTLE Cert were constant visitors
at Ruefs room and were holding con-
fidential conversations with Ruef. II
was known to us that both keane and
Cert We're aiding Schmitz and the
higher ups in every way they could
| demonstrated with Ruef and he in
sisted that Keane was not acting as
go between for him and Schnlitz, nor
was Cert doing the things which L
charged him., namely. conveying to the
United Railroads and others the move
ments of the prosecution.
On April 13. 1907. Schmitz called on
Ruef Immediately after this visit
Ruef asked me why the prosecution
would not permit Schmitz TO resign
and leave the state. I informed him
that l was sure the district attorney
or his assistant would not entertain
the proposition.
About April 16, 1907, DR.. Nieto made
an appointment to go to Mr.. Heney's
office, and when I met him at the back
gate found that he was accompanied
by Dr. Kaplan, whom / had never met
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DEMANDs NEM ATToRNEY

Mr. Heney then said that lie would
want TO know. or at least would want
somebody to know. the whole story,
and that It would have to be told to.
some attorney in whom HeRey had con-