The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-19
FATE OF PATRICK CALHOUN
RESTS IN THE HANDS
OF THE JURY
eney Finishes His mpassoned Appeal Of Sixteen Hours Onea
For the Citizens San Francisco LawIor Gives His Final
Instructions to JuryReview of Famous Case I'm.
paraIeIed in Western Courts

San Francisco, Juno 19.-Concluding
the greatest issue in the history of
San FranciSco's graft scandal, the case
of Patrick Calhoun. millionaire pres-
dent of the United Railroads, charged
with bribery, WAS given TO the jury
shortly before noon today, after a
trial that dates back to January II,
1909. Assistant District Attorney
Francis j. Heney, in d session of court
that opened an hour before the usual
time, added materially to an argu-
ment that had already extended over
period Of fifteen hours, before Judge
William P. Lawlor began his charge
to the jury a few minutes before IL
o'clock
Every faction Of municipal politics,
and every shade OF bitter sentiment
that has arisen, since the overthrow
of Boss" Abraham Ruef three years
ago, was represented in the over
whelming throng that stormed the
doors of Carpenters hall" when
court assembled this morning Mount
ed policemen charged into the crowds
again and again, and full company OF
patrolmen, inside the building and out,
was scarcely able to preserve order
and regulate admission to the court
room.
When Mr.. Heney faced the jury for
the final instalment of his address,
the hall was packed to suffocation
Men and women, prominent in every
detail of the city's life. who had
fought for entrance, counted them
selves fortunate to have the privil.
ege of standing in the remotest corn
ers. while in the street, hundreds were
marshalled in line by the police, or
stood patiently at the ends of the
block. denied even the privilege Of re-
naming in the vicinity of the hall.
Not alone because of the exceeding
bitterness that has marked many OF Its
stages, but because OF Its length, has
the trial been notable one In west
ern history. Between January IL, OF
this year, when the attempt to secure
the first juryman was instituted, and
today. when the case was given TO the
twelve men finally selected, five
months and week elapsed, and 15S
days had interviewed, OF this period
10 days had been devoted to court
sessions. In this respect. the case
in the case Of Abraham Ruef, who
was convicted after 76 days devoted
to actual court proceedings
A thirteenth juror, Michael Murphy,
was added to the regular panel of
twelve by order Of Judge Lawlor. with
the expectation that his services might
be required by emergency. Three
months and two days were necessary
TO qualify the thirteen jurors. OF the
2S10 citizens, summoned by the sheriff,
1923 were actually subjected TO in
terrogation by the attorneys in tho
case.
Peremptory challenges were first ex-
crcised on March 8. and since that
date, six members of the jury have
been n custody OF court balliff. re-
siding at the st. Francis hotel. Four
other members Of the panel have
been separated from their families and
business affairs since March 81, and
the others since April IA. when the
thirteenth juror was qualified
The typewriter record of the case
amounted to 100000 words when the
neys and witnesses have added an
other million and three-quartcrs to the
bulky transcript since that time. max
ing a total of i,250.000 words.
The cost OF the trial, including the
maintenance Of jurors, special po-
lice detail. transcript, and the usual
expenses of the court for so great a
period, can only be conjectured, but
it is estimated that it will exceed
$4,000.
When the morning session opened,
Heney. wno had spoken fifteen hours
at the end OF last nights session. re-
sumed the final stage of his argument,
His voice was hoarse, and he spoke
rapidly. apparently in an effort 10
make the most OF his allowance of
ninety minutes.
Mr. Heney made direct charges OF
witness-fxing and perjury against sew
eral officers or employees OF the United
Railroads. The speaker charged that
James l. Gallagher's home in Oakland
had been dynamited by agents of the
defense. and at the end of this SUBJ
ject, said;
"Now that A. A. Moore of the de-
Tense has assured me that tho/ de-
fendant and his associates Wish me
Il
tions for my own protection. and make
certain as / can that | snail not be
shot in the back or dynamited in my
bed The evidence here shows that
it is often possible TO prepare de-
fense in advance. and ] dont over
look warnings of this sort"
Mr. Heney brought his argument
to a close three minutes ahead of tho
allotted time. A moment before, he
was engaged in review of the testi-
mony of supervisor. Judge Lawlor
reminded him that the remaining mo-
ments were fow. and Mr.. Heney.
throwing aside a quantity Of notes
yet unreferred 10, said:
Gentlemen: | thank you for your
attention. leave this case in your
hands, confident and eXpectant that
San Francisco will have no cause TO
question the good faith OF your YER
dict. whatever 1t may be. and the
state office OF California will learn
from your conduct that you do not
have to bring before jury the men
who saw a briber pass the money to