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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-17
STOCKTON CLERGYMEN
DENOUNCE PROGRAFT
PRESS OF THIS CITY

STOCKTON, Nov. Is. - Rev. J. w.
Lundy Of the Presbyterian church and
Rev. r. II. Sink of the Congregational
church both preached sermons last
night denouncing the graft in san
Francisco and the attempted assassina-
tion OF Francis J. Heney. The wound
ed prosecutor was warmly praised for
his work in upholdinK law and order
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-17

6HIEF OF Police William J. Buggy
is about to be tried before the
~ board OF police commissioners
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-17
ACH AND D0ZIER, TN
DIRE FEAR, BOLDLY
BATTLE FOR DELAY
Boss, in Terror of Lynching, Begs
for Months Continuance, Change
of Venue or New Jury
CRAFT DEVELOPMENTS OF YESTERDAY

Charges probably against Chief Bggy today
with request for hS removal
Ruef and his court with plea for change
of
Prosecution viii adavts today support demand
that trial proceed.
Mrs Cohn COnfdanf Norris Haas declares assassin
fessed Others urged him shoot Heney.
Citizens throughout PASS resolutions cOrdemHng bOOd
Iers and piedeing support 10 graft prosecution.
Policemen Affridge Kelly, stationed gusrd Haas,
found be Ruef sympathizers.
League of Justice call for citizens Join i'm maintain
ing dignity OF courts.
Native Daughters sympathy fer Hene and call for
punishment of b0Odiers.
Coroner Leland will hold investigation learn how Haas
secured weapon in jail
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-17
BIGGY MUST STAND
TRIAL ON CHARGES
Removal. for Incompetence Is
Apparent Fate of BungIing
Chief of Police

HHIEF OF Police William J. Biggy
1 is about to be tried before the
~ board OF police commissioners
on charges of incompetenry and
iueficiency Removal from the Office
he has filed with such amazing in
aptitude IS his apparent fate. The
official whose negligence resulted in
the death of Morris Haas Francis J.
Heney's murderous assailant. will
have to answer before his superiors
for his glaring incapacity. Particular
stress will be laid on the fact that
Haas was solely in Biggy's custody
when he committed suicide and that
previous to the death of the wretch
policemen acting under ostensible or
ders from Biggy tried to bar Special
Agent William J. Burns Of the district
attorneys Office from the cell at the
county Jail where Haas was carelessiy
confined.
The Mayor Takes Hand
Mayor Edward R. Taylor yesterday
gave considerable attention to Biggy' 5
case. For a hour he was closeted
with his legal adviser, Attorney Kohl
never, and the two men carefully
studied the law relating to the re-
moval and suspension of the chief Of
police. The mayor said that there
was no doubt that the commits
sioners could suspend Biggy pending
the hearing of formal charges against
him. but charges would have to be
filed before any action could be taken.
1t was understood last evening that
charges would be fled today
The executive committee OF the
Citizens League of Justice held ar
important meeting yesterday after
noon. No member of the committee
would say what action was taken. but
George H. Boke, the secretary of the
league, admitted that the police situa-
ton had been discussed. The league
committee thoroughly considered the
case of Biggy and came to the in
evitable conclusion that the chief has
been not only derelict in his duty. but
has gone out,of his way to hinder the
work of Special Agent Burns and the
graft prosecutors. That capable
chief was needed for the department
was the decided opinion of the com
mittee
A significant conference was held in
the Office of the district attorney in
the Grant building yesterday after
noon, which was attended by District
Attorney Langdon. Burns and others.
Rudolph Spreckels was present for a
time. and Police Commissioner Charles
Sweigart, who was in the Grant build
ing on other business. was called in for
a short period None of the conferees
would discuss the purpose of the meet
ing
When Mayor TAYLOR was asked il he
regarded Biggy as a competent police
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-17
CASE PUT OVER DAY
FOR PEOPLES REPLY
Gordon Of Armed Guards Sur
rounds LaWl0r's Court
When Trial Resumes

81 \ a courtroom guarded inside and
out by a strong force Of deputy
4 sherids and police officers. Abe
Ruef was brought again to the
bar of Justice yesterday morning.
That the taking of testimony in his
trial was not resumed at once was due
to the interposition by his attorneys
of motions for a change OF venue. a
continuance Of so days and the out
right dismissal Of the jury. To make
a counter showing against the afi-
davits and exhibits filed in support OF
these motions the prosecution asked
for a delay until 10 o'clock this morn
ing. This was granted by the court
Judge Lawlor's court prior to and
during the short session which was
held presented a scene unique in the
annals of local judicial history. In
some respects it reminded Of the stir
ring events of the day. two years ago.
when San Franciscos cry for law and
justice was voiced BY the thousands
that gathered about the Temple Israel.
where the Oliver grand jury was be-
ing impaneled; in other ways 1t was
totally dihsrent There was the
crowd and the open display of armed
force; there was the same battle pro-
crossing in the courtroom between
the attorneys fighting against each
other for right and for wrong, but
there was no demonstration, no cheers
or Kisses, no violence.
Ruef's Last Stand Weak
Ruefs last weak stand for delay
and attempted avoidance Of the in
evitable were greeted by the crowd in
coutemptuous silence Instinctively
those in the courtroom turned to the
attorneys seated at the table Of the
prosecution and left to them the an
swer of the people The answer in
volved no concessions; it was the
promise of a battle to the end with
no quarter to be given or accepted.
This morning the formal answer to
Ruef's demands will be fled and he
will be intercepted in his attempt to
dodge the one issue that ovcrwhelrs
all others-the issue Of his guilt
1t was while the morning fog was
still drifting, long before 10 o'clock.
at which hour the trial was to be
resumed. that the throng began to
gather in Fulton street, near the build
ing in which the courtroom IS located.
By o'clock the street was filed with
an impatient, curious crowd
Under command OF Police Captain
Gleeson and Police Lieutenants Wright
and Lewis a special detail Of 30 men.
including mounted patrolmen. plain
clothes men. detective sergesnts and
uniformed policemen. took control oc
the situation. The entire block from
Polk street to Van Ness avenue was
cleared and closed to traffic. AT each
corner mounted men held back thA
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
0VERC0AT Thief IS HELD.
]. C. Murphy, q Criminal Twice Be.
fore, Steals s25 Coat From K.
NJ. Mass and Is Bound Over

]. G. Murphy, alias Malloy and Ken
needy, a three times criminal, was ar
rested for stealing $25 overcoat from
X. M. Mass, and brought before
Judge Mclaughlin this morning to
answer the charge. Murphy waived
examination and wos bound over to
the district court on the charge, and
being unable to furnish bond, was
committed to the county Jail. Murphy
has been sent to the penitenttary twice
before on larceny charges, going UNI
der different and assumed names. He
now says his name is Murphy and
this name is correct.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Halls Dancing Academy.

Prof. w. w. Hall announced today
that he would open his dancing aca-
deny in the. Irish-American club
rooms Saturday. October II. The
large number, swho always join Halls
classes in dancing instruction be-
speak the popularity Of the dancing
master and the social dances are
anxiously awaited by the young peo-
pie Of the city who have their jolliest
times there during the winter season.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
ICE E E p: ' Il; ' ':;
GRAND FORKS ICE COMPANY
Telephone Az
For school days Guy your needs
from Lamb. All good-a little lower.
DIR. COUvERETTE. Dentist Demers
Avenue and Third street.
Telephone Az

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs and
eXpels colds. Get the genuine in a
yellow package. Sold by all druggists.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Woman Interrupts Political Speaker

A we'll dressed woman interrupted
political speaker recently by CON
tinually coughing. If she had taken
Foley's Honey and Tar it would have
cured her cough quickly and expelled
the cold from her system. The GEN
uine Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no opiates and is in yellow pack
age. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all
druggists
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Will Preach Tonight,

Rev. E. NJ. Broen of Wahpeton will
preach this evening at S o'clock in
Bethels church. south OF the Belmont
school. All the Scandinavian speak,
ing people are cordially invited. A. B.
Dyre paStOr
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
F. W. RIOck Dead

F.. w. Block, residing west of Mer-
rifield, died at his home Tuesday ev-
ening after long illness due to can
Ger. The funeral will take place Fri
day from the German Lutheran
church at Thompson. Rev. Burrmeis-
ter of Hillsboro officiating.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Married Man in Trouble

A married man who permits any
member OF the family to take anything
except Foley's Honey and Tar for
coughs. colds and lung trouble, is
guilty OF neglect. Nothing else is as
good for all pulmonary troubles. The
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no opiates and is in yellow
package. Sold by all druggists.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Homecoming Day.

Sunday. October 4. will be observed
as homecoming day by the Methodist
church OF this city. All members are
expected to be present and members
and friends who have recently come
to the city are invited to be present
and get acquainted with the local
church.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Are You Only Half Alive

People with kidney trouble are so
weak and exhausted that they are only
half alive. Foley's Kidney Remedy
makes healthy kidneys, restores lost
vitality and weak. delicate people are
restored to health. Refuse any but
Foley's. Sold by all druggists. =. .
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Father Is Dead

Absalom Bennett father of George
Bennett and Myrtle Bennett of this
city, died Wednesday afternoon in a
Fargo hospital of spinal meningitis.
His home is at Jamestown. he hav-
ing been at Fargo for several days on
visit with his daughter. He was
62 years old..:
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
More Second Gradcs.

Added to the list of second grade
certificates issued to teachers as a
result of the August examination are
the names o! Misses Elizabeth Puppy
and Nora Serbaugh.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Out Campaignine

Attorneys T. R. Bangs, c. M. Cooley
c. c. McMullen and Harry Hamilton
left this morning by auto for the 8.
Olson farm near Northwood, where
they are spending the day in the in
terests of Mr.. Bangs candidacy for
states attorney of Grand Forks coun-
~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
ZenO Jordan ZenO.

AS the big Orpheum headliner at
the Empire this week leaves for Butte
Saturday morning, tonight and tomor-
row night will be the last opportunity
the patrons OF the Empire will have
to see this wonderful team in their
difficult work.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
For County Auditor


! am q candidate for reelection and
Will appreciate your vote on Novem.
Der 3. Hans Anderson. tt
Shoes Repaired.
N. Kamlin, 8 South Fourth street.
THE Real Shoemaker"
A. A. Rolf, tailor. representing
Brown Bros, Mer. Co., Minneapolis.
Popular tailors and furrfeEa.
Quick Delivery
Trunks. parcels. notes. any errand
-7S either telephone. A. D. T.
p. VIII Start
The Knights of Pythias will hold
their first meeting Of the fall and
winter season this evening and there
will be big attendance.
Leslie Man.
John Macaffee, OF the Leslie Paper
company, was an arrival in the city
today to call upon trade and distrl-
butte that genial smile which Johnnie
always carries.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Oriental Late.

The Oriental Limited on the Great
Northern from the west was five
hours late in arriving here this morn
ing and it was $3.50 a. m. before the
train pulled into the Grand Forks
depot. Heavy freight traffic in the
shipment of grain is what delayed the
train.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
New Rate Today

The notice recently sent out to post
masters. announcing that rate OF
postage between this country and
England and Ireland had ben decided
upon, becomes effective today. The
rate on first class mail matter will
be two cents for each ounce or frac-
ton thereof, the same as it is in the
United States or Canada.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Saved His BOYS Life

MY three year old boy was badly
constipated, had high fever and was
in an awful condition. l gave him two
dozes of Foley's Orino Laxative and
the next morning the fever was gone
and he was entirely we'll. Foleys
Orino Laxative saved his life" A..
Wolkush Cashier, Wis. Sold by all
druggists.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Will Give Send.ofY.

The Grand Forks Military band will
give smoker social this evening in
the band rooms for Andrew Tronnes,
who leaves tomorrow for his old
home in Norway. He has been a
member of the band the past year and
the members of the organization ar
ranged for the spread to be given this
evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
PERSONALS

o. E. Wilson is in from Niagara.
Robert Irwin is here from Antler.
> H. easement is here from Inkster.
E. "A. Spafford is here from Thomp-
son.
A. T. McLane of Minot, is in the
city.
c. F.. Allen Of Lakota, is visitor
in the city.
Joe stahl is in from McCanna on
business. 4
H. A. Inglie of Fargo is in the city
today.
Arthur Thibodo of Grandin is in the
city today.
Ole Quanrud was in the city from
MoKinock today.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Dunn are here
from Hamilton.
Ole seilstad of Conway, is at the
Frederick.
T. J. McGovern Of Minot is looking
after the trade here.
Miss Jettie Jensen of Portland is
visiting in the city today.
S. U. Woolie of Milton is in the city
on business mission.
Carl F. Carlson of Honeyford was
in the city yesterday.
! ]. B. Mooney, the Langdon banker,
is here on business mission.
States Attorney M. w. Brynjol-
son, of Cavalier, was in Grand Forks
yesterday.
c. o. Sherdahl was in the city yes
terday from Mekinock on a business
mission.
A. E. Hughes, one of the prominent
business men of Ray and real cs-
tate dealer, was in the city yesterday.
H. c. Dermer Of Fargo is in the
cit ytoday attending to business mat
tiers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sparrow of
Portland are visiting in the city with
friends.
Frank Crane of Cummings was an
arrival in the city last evening and
returned to his home this morning.
w. s. Bass of Hegton township was
one Of the prominent farmer visitors
attending to business matters in the
city today.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
After More Acts.

Manager Luger of the Empire
theater was passenger this morning
to Winnipeg where he has been called
to witness some more OF the stellar
vaudeville performances with a view
OF obtaining the big acts for the
Grand Forks playhouse.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Frederick Improvements

Fred Bartholomew. proprietor Of
the Frederick, is planning number
Of Improvements in the establishment,
among others being the remodelling
of the fifth floor so as to allow for
fifteen additional rooms.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Audit Accounts

Sit down some evening and audit
your accounts. If you find that you
are not coming out ahead. better cut
down expenses a little and begin saw
ing. An account in our Savings De-
partment Is good incentive for do
Ing this. The Northern State Bank.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Raising Water and Bridge.

Grafton Record: Roadmaster Milo
Shock had force of men at work the
first of the week raising the grade
of the railroad bridge across the Park
river in the northern part of the city.
The bridge was raised about four
inches. During the past two weeks
the work of raising the stage of water
In the Park river has been completed
by the Great Northern. The dam has
been raised about four feet.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
At, the Empire,

The bill at the Empire this week
continues to attract big houses.
Every act draws its share of applause.
The Moneta Five is the most refined
and pleasing musical act seen here in
a long time. The aerial act, Zeno
Jordan Zeno does not cease to arouse
the audience to continuous applause.
The charming little lady in the act
turned forty successive somersaults
on the net last evening, most diff
flcult feat.
Manager Luger promises big sur
prise in next weeks show. The My
lie Walton musical comedy will pre-
sent two comedies, such as has never
before been seen in Grand Forks at
Vaudeville prices. There will be sew
eral other exceptionally strong acts
to complete a remarkable bill.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Alert Laundry, both phones IS.
OYSTER SEASON NOW O1

Direct from Baltimore. Selects Coo,
standard SOC per quart. Dill pickles
picked pigs feet or for choice meats
call or phone So. Amble & Kneup-
fer.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01

There will be a dance at the Empire
hall every Saturday night from 8 to
IL. Four piece orchestra. St
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Looking Over Line.

W. w. Broughtcn, general freight
traffic manager of the Great Northern,
w. P. Kinney, assistant general
traffic manager and party, including
Superintendent Nicholson Of this city
are on an inspection trip over the
Manitoba Midland railroad, visiting at
Portage and Morden.
Floor stains and varnishes at
1.amha,a
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01

You will often find mother who
thinks the baby loves her more than
it loves its father, because it cries to
go to her when it is hungry.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Was Hot Fight.

In connection with the arrival of
the pioneer citizen with the Taft par
ty last Monday, referring to Horace
G. Stone, County Treasurer Mcdonald
recalled this morning the aldermanic
fight in 1884 when Mr.. Stone and D..
P. McClaren were candidates for al
dermen of the first ward. McClaren
won by 16 votes, it being the largest
vote ever polled in the Grand Forks
first ward, and had not the Grand
Forks steamer arrived In time to vote
the crew, the contest would have been
won by Stone.
Have ]. H. Lambe do your storm
sash both painted and glazed 80
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
THE CITY IN BRIEF
First Issue This Week

The first issue OF the University
Student will be published this week
The publication will be a creditable
one. the young men in charge having
put forth extra effort to make the ini-
dal number for the year a good one.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01

Gus Moohlenbroch has opened
3ras class barber shop in the base
mont Of The Hagen block, corner OF
DeMers avenue and Second street,
East Grand Forks. tt
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01
Scavanger Work.

Scavanger work of all kinds will be
given prompt attention and work will
be satisfactorily done by John Dellek,
N. w. phone 1229-M., or leave or
ders at S21 North Sixth street. I'M
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-01

Do not forget that Lambe can sup
ply you in all varnishes, paints,
glass, etc.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-22
pURIJC OR PRIVATE INTEREST,"

The sudden and 1Inexpected revival and pas
sage in the Senate by a vote of 81 to 8, of the
Cobb constitutional amendment TO give civil
Service preference to veterans Of the Spanish
war and the Philippine and Boxer troubles
should awake TO a new sense of danger all who
are interested in the preservation of democratic
principles from the attacks of special privilege
The time to combat q constitutional amendment
is in its inception. If it passes one Legislature
il is almost impossible for members Of the next
legislature with the example of their prede-
cpssors TO influence them. TO resist the appeals
of combined selfishness: and the tendency OF
the people thoughtIessly TO adopt an amend
ment submitted TO them is proverbial-
This amendment Is one which would utterly
demoralize the public service Of the state. IL
violates the democratic principle which requires
that all citizens should have equal right to pub
lie employment. If passed II would seriously
hinder public officers who are responsible for
the efficient discharge Of their duties, but who
would have forced upon them subOrdinates in
feriOr in capacity TO others whom they might
obtain It would wrong the whole people OF
the state by intrlsting the transaction OF their
business 10 these inferior persons as matter
of special favor. It's operation would be espe-
ciaIly unfortunate in its application 10 promo
ton It would put men into competitive places
0lr of the order Of merit because, perChance.
thpv had been in camp Mt Cn1cKamaugd- anu
then instead OF making their promotion depen-
dent on their doing the work as well as other
men would give them preference for all the
higher salaries for the same reason
The arguments against this measure are over
whelming. It has not passed the Senate be
cause il is really approved by the lawmakers,
but in spite of their disapprovsl The votes for
it are due to the agitation of sn organized body
seeking the advantage OF its own members re
gardless Of the public interest, which members
Of the Legislature do not wish 10 offend. It
proha bly, would never have passed the Senate
except for the expectation that II would he
killed in the Assembly. To the Assembly now
au efforts must he directed. Early in the ses-
sion it was reported by the Judiciary Com
mttee but was recommitted for further hear
ing and its viCiOusness was so clearly shown
that members Of the Judiciary Committee who
had first voted to let il out were convinced of
their mistake and refused to re-TepoTt il. 1t is
now in the hands Of the Committee on Rules,
and on the steadfastness Of Speaker Wads-
worth Mr.. Merritt, Mr., Phillips. Mr.. Robinson,
Of New York: Mr.. Palmer and Mr.. Oliver de-
ppnds the preservation Of the merit system from
decentralization. AS constitutional amendments
do not require the signature of the Governor no
help can come from the executive chamber.
Iers Of the Rules Committee IN these last days
Of the session TO stand against q special interest
for the welfare Of the whole state.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-22

would not have shown the differences among the
various ships of the navy. And even II the
whole fleet had been run 10 and fro over such
course for many days the test would still nave
been imperfect and inconclusive. for 1t WOULD
not have shown what they could do or what they
would require in cruising through variety OF
waters and weathers and climates The coL-
plete test Of what the ships could do on an eA-
tended cruise could be made only by actually
sending them on such a cruise. 1t will be ne
called that just before the vessels set out cap
tain Mahan strongly emphasized precisely thaI
poiut. that the cruise would serve as practlcal
practice Cruise-If the pleonasm be perlnIsslOi8
of the highest practical value. Men conver-
SAINT with naval affairs and appreciative OF the
qualities Of ships will realize of what value II )s
and how reassuring il is to have these facts
concerning the coal endurance OF the ships es-
tabished by actual experience. And we are III
clined 10 think that this Will not prove to be Tue
only or even the most profitable and important
result obtained