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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
ATTORNEY ACQUITTED
OF ALLEGED BRIBERY
Another of Ruef's Counsel, Indicted
for Tampering with Jury, Is
Allowed to Go
Free

SAN FRANCISCO, April ia. s.
Newburgh, associate counsel for Abra-
ham Ruef, the former political boss,
recently convicted of bribery, was &C
quilted by jury tonight of having at
tempted to bride talesman on the
Ruef jury panel.
The jury was out two hours and
forty-five minutes, and after taking
five ballots reached a verdict of not
guilty.
Newburgh's trial was one of the
many ramifications of the bribery-graft
prosecution in San Francisco. He was
indicted upon the charge of having
tried to bride John M. Kelly, a pros
pective Ruef juror, to qualify for the
jury and vote for acquittal of the
former political boss. For this, 1t was
alleged, Kelley was to receive $1,000.
Frank j. Murphy, another Of Ruef's
attorneys, indicted upon the same
charge, was tried and acquitted sew
eral weeks ago.
The principal witness for the prose-
cution was e. A. S. Blake, a con-
tractor, the alleged go-between be-
tween Ruef's attorneys and Kelley.
After being tried and found guilty of
having attempted to bride the tales
man, Blake made a sensational confess
sion in court and declared that New
burgh and Murphy had promised him
$4,000 if he would take his medicine
and not expose them. He said further
that they had agreed to pay his wife
a liberal sum monthly while he was in
the penitentiary.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
MAKES READY TO
MEET OLD ENEMY
JAPAN ANTICIPATES ANOTHER
WAR WITH RUSSIA
HAS TWO pREADNAuGHTs NOW
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
New ArsenaIs Are Being Established
and the Army viii Be Re-
cruited to Million
Men
tBy Associated Press. ]


VICTORIA, b. c., April i6-That
Japan fears another war with Russia
and is making the same careful and
systematic preparation for 1t as pre-
ceded the recent war, is the news given
by passengers from Yokohama.
Two large battleships of the Dread
naught type are being built. one al
Kure, to be named the Settsu, and the
other at Yokohama, to be named the
Kawachi, both stronger and with larg-
er guns than the big Aki and Sat
suma.
In military affairs preparations have
been continuous, but the greatest Sc
crecy has been maintained. The army
is increased to more than twenty di-
visions, so that force of 100000 may
be modified when necessary.
Prior to the last war half a million
men represented the total number thai
could be put in the field, including al
branches, and that number proved in
adequate.
New arsenals are being established
and to supply the numerous arsenais
and depots scattered all over Japan
the military authorities have con.
structed a central arsenal at Chikusa
near Nagoya. Even in Sagalien mill
tary preparations are known to be un'
der way despite the secrecy Among
other things a military railroad is be-
ing constructed from Korosokovsk Il
Vladiimyovka. scene of the future cen
trail administration, If not of the whole
island, the Japanese portion.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
Los ANGELES HERALD: SATURDAY. MORNING APIaII 1908

people of San Pedro: that one member
shall be a civil engineer OF known
character and ability, and that one
member shall be a person in good
standing familiar with local condl-
tions: and that none of said members
shall be regular shippers over the lines
of the transcontinental railroads. or
In anywise interested In such roads as
stockholders, employees or otherwise;
and, further that whether such BOARD
consist of three or five members, that
the city of San Pedro shall be repre-
scented on such board.
Want Ordinance Passed
Second-That an ordinance be passed
nv the city council of Los Angeles pro-
vidine for surveys and specifications
for docks upon the Incorporated por-
tions of the outer harbor and for a
broad connecting macadamised high
way, to be not less than 150 feet wide,
from the old boundary of Los Angeles
to the outer harbor at the government
breakwater, passing the present 'front.'
age of Los Angeles upon the inner bay.
The construction of the main highway
and as O. part of 1t will necessitate
plans for a tunnel under a portion of
the city of San Pedro to reach the outer
harbor.
The docks upon the outer harbor
should be constructed upon the tract
of 146 acres of tidelands which is UNI
appropriated, and the title to which is
not disputed, but now vested in the
city of San Pedro. and which lies i'm
mediately south of the government re-
serve and contains nearly 5000 feet of
water front upon the government har-
Dor lines.
Third-That such plans be approved
by the city council of Los Angeles and
proper official bodies, as provided by
the charter, and that by bonds or
otherwise means be provided for the
construction of so much thereof as lies
within the jurisdiction of the city of
Los Angeles; such works to be prose-
cuted under the direction of the board
of public works, and such highway Or
highways to be brought to the boun-
Diary of the city of San Pedro.
improvements Wanted
Fourth--That the proper departments
of the city of Los Angeles be required
to investigate and report what ordi-
nances are necessary to give San Pc
dro when consolidated with Los An
geles police, fire and street protection,
and that the city council of Los An
geles pass the necessary ordinances
| therefor to take effect upon the consol-
| idation of the two cities.
Fifth-While we realize that the
construction of adequate public docks
upon the outer harbor with connecting
highways to the business districts will
furnish free competition by water as
| against present railway rates and thus
compel the granting of the lowest
transcontinental rates by rail, we ex-
pect from the public bodies of the city
of Los Angeles immediate and unequiv-
I ocal Endorsement of the demands of the
city of San Pedro that 1t be made q
| terminal point for transcontinental
| railway rates.
Further resolved, That copies of this
| resolution be presented to the city
council of Los Angeles and to the con"
solidation committee of Los Angeles,
and copies thereof be given to the press
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
USED LONG DISTANCE
Japanese Steamer Maintains Con1mu-
nication with Its Government
for More Than 1000
Miles

VICTORIA, B. c., April 16.-Some
long distance wireless telegrapmc WORK
was done from the steamer Tosa Maru,
which arrived last night from Yokoha-
ma after a smooth voyage with the eX-
ception of two days of heavy weather
experienced near the meridian.
Communication was maintained with
the Japanese government station near
Inuoye until the steamer was 1910 miles
out. Communication also was main
tanned with several Japanese steamers,
the Inyo Maru being spoken crossing
the meridian at the identical time the
Tosa Maru crossed bound this way.
The Tosa Maru brought 2262 tons OF
cargo, including $50 bales of silk and
silk goods value dat 100000. She dis
charged 512 tons at the outer wharf
The passengers totaled 81, including
q steerage for Seattle.
News was brought by the Tosa MarI
that the steamers of the Osaka Sho-
shen Kaisha are to begin service in
June in connection with the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad. and will
be in command of Japanese command
ers. 1t is the intention to operate cargo
steamers only, although officials of the
company stated the ultimate intention
was to place passenger liners in the
trade.
Negotiations were concluded by the
Osaka Shoshen Kaisha for a loan of
81, 900, 900, redeemable in fifteen years,
Just before the steamer sailed, the loan
being taken up by seven Japanese
banks at 81 cents on the dollar
The Japanese department is arrang-
ing to send models of the cruiser Tsu-
kuha, of destroyer RibikL of modelled
figures of bluejackets and naval bands,
samples of manufactured steel and
medicines used on warships and charts
to the Seattle exposition.
Shortly before the Tosa Maru sailed
a Japanese was arrested with bomb
concealed on him In Toxic. He con-
fessed that he sought to assassinate
Premier Katsura.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17

from James l.. Gallagher, the alleged
agent of Abraham Ruef, to vote on
the trolley franchise. Mr. Rogers con-
Quoted the DISCRIMINATION, which
was marked by some sharp clashes be-
tween opposing counsel. Rogers pro-
duced record after record of testimony
given by Nicholas in previous trials
and endeavored to point out 1ncon-
sisteneies between them and the pres
ent testimony of the witness. Nicho-
las said
"A man sometimes forgets a thing
which afterward comes back to him."
"A thing so important as a crime?"
questioned Rogers, referring to the
accepting of money for his vote.
Attorney Is MerciIess
The REORGANIZATION of Nicholas
by Attorney Rogers, prolonged through
the greater part of the afternoon, was
merciless in its searching inquiry. The
witness was required to describe in
detail his motives in accepting each
bribe mentioned in his previous con-
LESSONS, the arrangements whereby he
has escaped punishment and the mat
ter of an indictment charging him
with accepting bride of $24 not paid
to any of the other members of the
board.
would you have voted for the
franchise permit if you had not re-
ceived the money!" Mr.. Rogers asked.
At would have voted for it If the
board had been left to itself and to
the dictates of it's own conscience" re-
piled the witness.
who dictated to your conscience2'
persisted the attorney.
"Only the money that was in it,"
said Nicholas.
Nicholas on direct examination told
of conversations with James L. Gala
CHER in which the latter told him there
would be $4,000 in it for. him to vote
favorablv on the application of the
United Railroads for the permit to
transform their cable roads into over
head trolley lines. He also related how
he received the money In two pay
ments, the first in currency of small
denominations and the second in
large bills. Upon cross-examlnatlon
bv Earl Rogers the latter showed Wit
ness a record of his testimony in a
previous trial in which Nicholas had
testified that Gallagher had not mem
toned the amount he was to receive.
Did YOU ever swear falsely In this
matter?'' asked Rogers.
mo: I never have" replied Nicholas.
Rogers then produced the affidavit
sworn to by Nicholas and the other
supervisors that they had never taken
any money corruptly while members
of the board.
How about this?" asked Rogers.
"Oh, If you mean that"
At this point Assistant District At
torney Francis ]. Heney interrupted
and took exception to this matter,
asserting that Rogers question had
been misleading.
A sharp clash followed between He
new and A. A. Moore of counsel for
the defendant, which was finally
stopped by the court. who declared
that a witness had some rights as well
as counsel for either side.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
CONGREGATIONS CHURCH
CIRCLES ARE ALARM EE

CHICAGO, April 16.--Associated
Press dispatches from Constantinople
created alarm in Congregational
church circles today.
Among the missionaries at Adana,
some of whom are reported slain, are
Rev. William N. Chambers and his
wife, who are maintained by the First
Congregational church of Oak Park,
an aristocratic suburb of this city,
under the auspices of the American
board of commissioners for foreign
missions.
Mr.. Chambers is 70 years old and has
been in Turkey since 1879.
Miss Elizabeth S. Webb and Miss
Mary G. Webb, sisters, whose home is
in Missouri, also are at Adana.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
MAN WITH MONEY IN HIS
POCKET COMMITS SUICIDE
Body of Charles Erickson Found in
Bay City with Bullet Hole
In His Head

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.-The
body of Charles Erickson was found
today in vacant lot on Townsend
street with bullet hole through the
head. A revolver lying near by indi-
Gated it was a case of suicide.
In the mans pockets were found
$100.50 in cash and a miscellaneous col
lection of articles, including eyeglasses.
two sets of false teeth, two boxes of
snuff, a razor, knife and tooth brush.
Erickson was a Swede and a miner.
The loss of one eye is said to have de-
ranged his mind. He went to the Swed-
ish consul yesterday and after stating
that people were trying to rob him
turned over several bank books show
ing considerable money to his credit.
On his body was found a note asking
the consul to send his effects to his rel
atiVes in Sweden.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
JUDGMENT Is RENDERED
AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT
Attempt to Collect War inheritance
Tax Against Estate of Millionaire
Lewisohn Is Failure

NEW YORK, April ia Judgment
against the government for s112,000
was obtained today in the federal
circuit court in a suit brought to re-
cover the war inheritance tax collect
ed by the government from the estate
OF Leonard Dewisohn, the millionaire
copper man who died in 1901.
The estate at the time was valued at
nearly $10,000,000, and war Inheritance
tag totaling $227,000 was imposed by
the government and paid under pro-
test subsequently as a result of the
decision of the courts in the case of
the estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt
$4,000 was voluntarily paid back into
the Lewisohn estate, and the suit now
successful was brought to recover the
balance of $112,000
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
TRIAL OF PATRICK CALHOUN
FOR BRIBERY REALLY BEGUN

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.-Sur-
rounded by an imposing array of coun-
sci, composed of Alexander S. King of
Atlanta, Ga; Earl Rogers, a prominent
criminal lawyer of Los Angeles; A. A.
Moore and his son Stanley, William NJ.
Abbott and Lewis f. Byington, former
district attorney here, the trial of Pat
rick Calhoun, president of the United
Railroads and prominent in financial
circles in half dozen eastern cities,
charged with bribery, was actually be-
gun this morning.
There seems to be some doubt as to
who is directing the defense. Stanley
Moore stated that Mr.. King, Mr.. Cal
houn's former law partner in Atlanta
was directing the defense, but Mr. Cal
houn himself declared that A. A. Moore
was the senior counsel and that Mr.
King was associate counsel.
While the taking of testimony began
yesterday afternoon, it was confined
largely to the identification of records
in the case.
Representing the people are Francis
J. Heney, assistant district attorney
who has had charge of the bribery
graft cases since the expose of mu-
nicipal corruption in the spring of 1907.
He is assisted by Assistant District
Attorney John O'Gara.
Supervisor Called
Former Supervisor Fred p Nicholas
was the first member of the boodling
board to be called TO the stand, Mr..
Calhoun being charged with having Of
fered him a bride.
Mr. Heney confined his direct exam
nation of Nicholas strictly to the al
legged bribery in the United Railroads
trolley ordinance matter and did not
go into the telephone. gas rate. prize
fight and several other cases The di-
rect examination was brief and in il
Nicholas told of having received $4,000
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
To Give Money to University

RENO, New, April 16.--Announce-
ment was made today by DR.. ]. e
Stubs, president of the faculty of the
University of Nevada, that Clarence
H. Mackay had promised a liberal
donation for the new library and adj
ministration building of the university
projected at a cost of 100000, and a
further donation of 100000 is promised
by a benefactress who is described as
the daughter of a millionaire whose
fortune was made in Nevada mines
Clarence H. Mackay has already given
5000 900 to the university.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
GOVERNOR GILLETT SIGNS
SEVERAL IMPORTANT BILLS
Dedication of Certain Streets Belong
ing to the State to Los Angeles
Receives Sanction

SACRAMENTO, April 16.-The fol-
lowing bills were signed by Governor
Gillett today:
Senate, 1882, Notwithstanding and
validating tax deeds made to the state
for delinquent taxes.
Senate, 1249, Notwithstanding an
act providing for the issuance of bonds
by reclamation districts
Senate, 1852 Hurd-Dedicating to
public use certain streets belonging to
the state to Los Angeles.
The following bills relating to insur-
ance were also signed: Senate bills,
1920, 1888, 934, 1880; assembly bills, 1881,
1886, 1885, 1887, 117S. 1884, 915, 916, "a, 141.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
Given -Four Months In jail

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.-C. H
Schou, deputy sheriff of Alameda
county, was sentenced today by United
States Circuit Judge Van Fleet to four
months Imprisonment for attempting
to influence juror in the Gardiner
murder case, recently concluded. Schou
was found guilty of having attempted
to engage Juror w. w. Dowd in con-
versation during the trial.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
Scott Is AppoInted Ambassador

PORTLAND, Ore. April 16.--The re-
port that Harvey W. Scott, editor of
the Portland Oregonian, will be APP
pointed ambassador to Mexico prob
ably is true. 1t is known that Mr..
Scott has been proffered the ambas-
sadorship, but whether he has accepted
the office is not known here. fMr. Scott
is on his way to New York to attend
the annual meeting of the Associated
Press
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
FAIRBANKS WILL STUDY
INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS
Former Vice President Sails for the
Far East and Tour of the
World

SAN FRANCISCO April 16.-Former
Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks,
accompanied by his wife and members
of his travelling party, sailed this after
noon for the orient on the Japanese
liner Chiyo Maru. He will make a stop
at Honolulu, leaving there on May IL
for Yokohama, whence he will proceed
to Peking. 1t is the intention of Mr..
Fairbanks to make a study of trade
and Industrial conditions in the far east.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
U. S. Mine-Laying Steamers Arrive

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-THE
United States mine-laying steamers
Major Sam Ringgold and Colonel
Armisted reached this port today from
Hampton Roads on their maiden voy-
age. Several stops were made en- route,
the last being at san Diego. 1t is
understood that one of the vessels will
remain here, while the other may pro-
ceed TO Honolulu
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
Earthquake Shock Felt

Ell CENTRIC, Cal, April 16.-Both
Imperial and Ell Centre experienced
three distinct earthquake shocks last
night at intervals of several seconds.
The first shock occurred two minutes
before s o'clock. Two of the quakes
were preceded by rumblings. Buildings
were shaken until windows ratified and
dishes clattered, but no damage was
done.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-17
Business Men Entertained

BAKERSFIELD, April ia dele
cation of 100 members of the San
Francisco chamber of commerce were
entertained by the business men of
Bakersfield today at luncheon and an
automobile trip to the Kern oil fields.
Later the party left for Porterville.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-10

the bylaws, providing for the elec;ion
of one delegate to the State Fedora
ton of Labor.
The May meeting will be the time
for the nomination of officers of the
local union. including delegate or dele
gates to the international convention
at st. Joseph. A number of members
have signified a willingness to be.ome
candidates for delegates, but there
seems to be a dearth of candidates for
the presidency. But the political pot
will surely boil some during the rest
of the month.
The d. NJ. Ferry Seed Co., Detroit,
has absolutely refused to give its
printing to fair Offices. Union men
who want garden seeds know where
not TO go.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-10
FARMERS ARE ORGANIZING.
President Baker Says They Are Get
ting Wise to Union Benefits.

President Baker Says They Are Get
ting Wise to Union Benefits.
The organized farmers" is the
next thing in the line of unions, F.
J. Baker. of Kansas City, General
president of the Brotherhood of Leath-
er Workers. says. He is in Omaha
to look after the affairs of his union,
which he says are SO prosperous
Mr.. Baker thinks unions are on
safer ground today than ever
The injunctions which have been
issued from time to time against Off
cials and unions have served differ
ent purpose than was expected" says
Mr.. Baker Take for instance, the
Compensated ell-Morrison case This
has done more to awaken the working
men to the fact that if they wish to
protect themselves against unjust ac-
tons they must organize and that
they realize this is evident by the in
crease in membership in every inter
national union.
The most important factor in the
labor movement of the future will be
the organized farmers. They realize
where they have been taken advan-
tage of in the past and see the rem
edy in organization. With the farm
ers organized and demanding the
union label on all the goods they buy.
and organized labor demanding the
farmers label on all produce they buy.
there is no doubt that unfair employ
ers will find their goods in small de
mand-Omaha Daily Bee.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-10
PUBLIC SHOULD OWN ROADS
Is Belief Of Senator Ne~Ianas -
Nevada

New York. " Y-Jona Hays NAM
mond. mining engineer and secretary
of the League of Republican clubs
gave dinner Friday night Al the
Waldrof-AStoria, in honor Of the
Rocky Mountain club, OF which he Is
president One hundred and Fifty m>m-
oers of the club were present and lis
tened to some interesting speeches
Senator Frances c. NewEznss- Of
Nevada, in discussing me energy 0f
the American people said that es~r<y
should be applied TO regulating the
government instead of concentrating il
all upon the regulation Of the rail-
roads
The public should own its OWE rzss-
roads and electric roads ne SID
as the people years ago owned the
public highways We can start great
public works because we have great
er credit than any private eoscsrn n
the world can ever nave The great
leaders of the railroads N rae sDdzs-
trial world must realize that IN fsfsre
they cannot be dominant as they szse
been in the past The people VIII -
mand obedience from their Pablo scr
wants The country IS determined and
viii move on reIentIess.y- ! t-usr lie
wisdom of our controlling aen VIII
realize this and avoid a needless s-rE<-
GLE
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-04-10

Boston. Mass.-The opera Ssiozae.
which the Manhattan 1raud Opera
company intended to present al the
Boston theatre next Thursday viii NOT
be given because OF protests from Cor
Draper, Mayor Hibbard. Bishop Law
renee of the Episcopal church. Vicar
General Patterson Of the Roman CzEn-
Ollie church. Rev. DR. c. A Gordon of
the Congregational Trinitrizn body
ex-sov Curtis Guild, and other LEAD
ing citizens