Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-26
CALHOUN'S JURY
IS COMPLETED
FOR SECOND TIME THE BOX IS
FILLED TEMPORARILY
TWO MEN, HOWEVER, ARE SUB.
JEcT TO CHALLENGE
II Now Looks as If Taking of Testl-
mony in Case Against President
of United Railroads viii
Come Soon
re. Associated Press. !

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25.--For
the second time since the beginning of
the trial of Patrick Calhoun, president
of the United Railroads, on the indict-
ment charging him with bribery, the
jury was completed today.
Two men were accepted Professionally,
with the right of further Interrogation
reserved by the prosecution, and the
third is subject only to peremptory
challenges. The re-examination of the
two jurors accepted Professionally will
be taken up tomorrow morning.
Charles X. Blender. a retired restau-
rant keeper and contractor, the 724th
venireman, whose frame of mind has
been the subject of exhaustive inquiry
by opposing counsel, was passed to fill
the twelfth seat in the box after a
surprisingly short examination. He de-
clared himself to be free from bias or
opinion, and his straightforwardness
apparently satisfied counsel of his de-
STABILITY as juror.
James Il. German, owner of car
riage painting concern, was the first
venireman called and was passed tenn
! orarily. His REORGANIZATION will be
taken UP tomorrow. and there is some
doubt that he will remain in the box,
as the defense in the examination of
brought out the statement that Gowan
had talked with German relative to
the case.
Henry c. Graham. a collector for the
California Transportation company,
was the second juror Professionally ac-
cepted and was instructed to return
for further Interrogation tomorrow
that right being reserved by counsel In
passing him temporarily.
Trial Proceeds
With twos Jurors conditionally accept
ed as the result of two hours work to-
day, the trial of Calhoun is again APP
preaching the stage where peremptory
challenges will be interposed.
The success of today's efforts inn
parted an energy to the proceedings
that has been lacking during the last
fortnight, and the absence of Francis
j. Heney. who is preparing the case of
the prosecution, is accepted as an indi-
cation that the taking of testimony
will be commenced somewhat earlier
than was anticipated.
James B. German, who conducts a.
carriage painting establishment, and
Henry C. Graham, collector for the
California Transportation company,
were passed to fill the tenth and elev-
enth seats in the jury box. with the
understanding that the attorneys for
the defense will be permitted to ques-
ton the jurors tomorrow. In each case
the talesman expressed reluctance to
abandon his business affairs during a
long term of service, but professed
readiness to do his duty. Neither jul
ror had any opinion relating to the case
and in all other respects appeared
qualified.
Have you ever entertained any
prejudice toward the prosecution in
this case?" asked Assistant District At
torney John O'Gara while Mr.. Graham
was under examination.
Il may have expressed opposition to
the prosecution because of the time de-
voted to these cases." replied the tales
man; but since / have been in at
tendance on the court I have found
that others besides the prosecution are
delaying the case
Prior to the noon recess there was a
prospect that the box would be filled
by the acceptance of Clarence Grange.
vice president of the Western National
bank, who, after declaring himself
free from disqualifying prejudice or
opinions, informed the court that his
daughter was seriously ill in Wash
ington, D. c., and that he expected a
summons from that city. Grange was
excused until the child's condition has
improved. after which he shall return
for further examination.
Charles K. Blender, a retired res
taurant keeper and contractor, was
passed for cause by both sides this
afternoon to fill the twelfth seat in the
ilIry bOX