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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-03-17
TO CONFERENCE.

Castro's House Bill 10, providing for
maintenance of family Of a deceased
person pending estate administration
was up for consideration on Senate
amendment Castros motion not to
concur and to appoint a conference
committee was carried
WEAVER'S EXPENSES.
Rice's House Bill "a, to appropriate
for certain claims was considered on
Senate amendments to cut out $40 for
the Rapid Transit and insert $3.50 for
Judge Weaver's expenses for Inaugural
ton court of land registration, the
amendments being concurred in.
PAY ON HOLIDAYS.
Like introduced bill providing for
the pay of laborers on legal holidays
PUBLIC ACQUISITION.
Shingle entered a bill providing for
the acquisition of lands or other prop
erty for public purposes,
1t provides for the selling Of I'M
desired public lands and the purchase,
with the proceeds, of desired private
lands, or other property in either case
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THE HOUSE
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government would lose on the passage
OF the Cohen bill raising exemption
from $1,000 to 81 500.
Correa announced that the salaried
men were the victims under the in
come tax system, for their salaries
could be ascertained while doctors
and lawyers and the like avoided or
could avoid just payment nasmuch as
their incomes could not be ascertained.
Cohens idea was TO help out the
laborer and emplOye who was taxed
beyond his limit This year the tax
would be a larger revenue than ever;
advanced values of plantation and 9TH
err properties would mean an increase
of 100000 revenue on income tax the
next year.
Income means a tax on a mans in
come, said Cohen, warming to his sub
ject; did any one presume to hatter
what little the laborer got by the
fancy title of "income?' was an EN-
ploye's wages, from which he was
not even permitted to deduct expenses,
an income? Was it the intent of the
law to tax a man for eating bread and
wearing clothes, or was it the intent
of the law to tax him on his profits
Such were Cohen's ideas and the bill
passed, 10 to 8, the following voting
against it: HihiO, Kaleiopu, Kama,
Kamahu, Kaniho, Kawewehi Keala-
waa, Like and Nawahine.
CITIZEN LABORERS.
Senate Bill II, Coelho's measure, pro-
viding that citizens be employed on
public works, passed third reading by
a vote Of % to 6.
"R. l. p
Senator McCarthys bill, pertaining
to offenses against the right of sepul-
ture, passed third reading unanimous
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-03-17

If ought to be quite easy settle the enabling ACT que
ton Certain abores have done work for the city ana co
~ rs road aboels and otherwise and of course they shou
The paid The people don't want any labor free In e" our
or cases such as reported of mayors appohee "o
rasionod from position he and attempted to uncert
tbe duties of the position which the mayor ATTEMPTED u
appont him. it may be that some compensation Is due
is n nroper matter committee investigation me eSs'
ture sboud investigate ascertain the merits of the various
claims and see that payments made legitmaely due
In tbe meantime has rightly sustained Governor trea
veto of an act providing for paying lot of men VINO never
work aI
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-03-17

Hrutun ul the sun of Feb % containing thp alleged
Nhrluus matter, was done ia New york ....
"lhc supreme Court of the District of Columbia is
mot court of The United States into whose Jurisdiction
defendant can Doe moved.
Libel n the District " Columbia s mot removable
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-03-17

kuhos report the land law amendments might have
been eNpe,toe. II simply means that have fight out
this problem, other problems among ourselves II is
use going 10 Washington with let of amendments our
laws which prepared i'm chambers here and expecting Con.
gress to pass them. They viii always come back
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-03-17

denim and purchase for the use of the
people the private sea fisheries OF the
Hawaiian Islands.
Coelho moved. seconded by NECTAR.
Thy, moved TO amend by substituting
for the people AT large citizens OF
the United States and (oD persons
eligible to become citizens Carried
The resolution as amended then
passed scond reading on a show OF
hands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-03-17

Probably the poorest way Of cconomzng yet suggested IL
that of cutting down the schools
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
MOT GUILTY. SAYS !
NEWbURGH JURY
Ruef Attorney Is Acquitted or
Charge of Conspiracy to
Bribe Juror

After celebrating hours and As
minutes the jury in the case of Adolph
S. Newburgh. former Ruef lawyer in
the police, court. returned verdict OF
not guilty late yesterday afternoon.
Newburgh was accused of having con-
spired with Frank j. Murphy. another
Ruef lawyer. and f. A. S. Blake,
convicted contractor. to buy the vote
of John Martin Kelly. a prospective
juror in the Ruef case.
Five ballots were taken by the jurors,
the first showing that four stood for
conviction and eight for acquittal. At
each subsequent ballot one man less
stood out for conviction, and on the
fifth ballot a ver1ict was reached.
A question which arose in the jury
room and which was used persuasively
against conviction was Gould Blake
be given credence2" 1t was argued
that his reputation was proved bad by
competent witnesses, and that his word
was of little avail against the word of
Newburgh and Murphy.
The defense scored strong point
during the closing days of the trial
when certain witnesses who would have
testified to the bad reputation of Muir
ply and Newburgh were excluded from
the stand by ruling of Judge Conley.
When the jury returned to the court
room and rendered the verdict, mot
guilty" Mrs. Newburgh collapsed.
The jury was composed of the fol-
lowing: Frederick L. Turpin. 70 Bart
lett street. William Diehl, 422A Fred
erick street; Edmund schanterchaus.
5s2 Oak street; Frank L. Guntz, 42e
Oak street; julius Riemer, 1926 Web
ster street; Edward B. Ward, 42s Full
ton street; John A. Wilson, 72l Tennes-
see street Edward c. Duggan, SIS Her
mann street; Thomas oConnor 1857
Folsom street; Michael Deasy. $40 San
chez street: Charles A. Slack, 214o Pine
street; Edward Phillips, 1911 McAilister
street
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Judge LawIOr Reprimands
Moore for 0verstepping
Rights of Witness
> heney Resents Attempt to Con-
fuse and Stands for Pro-
lection of People
FEATURES OF CALHOUN
TRIAL YESTERDAY

Former Supervisor Ferdinand r.
Nicholas concludes his direct
testimony and is cross exam
fned by Attorney Earl Rogers
of the defense. who attempts
10 show discrepancies between
his present testimony and that
given by him during former
trials.
John ,. Barrett. attorney for
former Mayor Eugene r..
SchRiitz. identifies himself
'aifh CaIlouH-s counsel and
'ahes an active part in con-
SuifatioBs regarding the case.
but refuses 40 admit that he
has been engaged as an attor-
neE in the ease.
Assistant District Attorney He
Dey objects 10 extended ses-
sions Of the court. admitting
thaf hc Is not in the best of
health aud fiIat his physician
rcNiseS him NOT 10 participate
ia the active work of the
prosecution.
James r.. Gallagher. leader of
the boodiiBE board of super
Efsors- T. under subpoena and
viii be called aS witness
Sra the trial Immediately after
the conclusion OF Nicholas tes-
fimonN,
an adjournment Of the case has
ing AT $3.50 O'Clock.
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.T[vIS AND HAGGIN I
TO SELL HOLDINGS
Vast Properties in Kern County
to Be Subdivided and
Marketed
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

IOPcCfdL DISpQfCH 10 4 nc Sdu
BAKERSFIELD, April 16.--The vast
holdings in Kern county of William S.
Tevis and J. B. Haggin are to be
placed on the market
This was the statement made today
by Henry Jastro. resident manager of
the Tevis and Haggin properties. These
famous holdings comprise 100000 acres
of land. the second largest section of
land held in one ownership in the state
of California They are exceeded only
by the Miller & Lux properties, which
consist OF 100000 acres.
For many years the people of Kern
county have been urging the Tevis and
Haggin interests to subdivide the great
tracts in order to bring into the county
many small farmers.
The announcement of the change in
policy was made by Jastro before the
members of the San Francisco chamber
of commerce and the Bakersfield board
of trade in a speech made after the
luncheon today in the oil fields.
The time has come said Jastro,
when these large holdings will have
to be and will be cut up.
Il represent one of the largest corr
poration land holders, and we are now
making plans to sell to home builders.
We do not want to sell to spectators.
We want to sell to the real home
builders, and as soon as we can get
them just as soon will we begin to
SELL
In discussing the subject later Jastro
said that no plans had been made for
colonization scheme, and that the
sale would have to be, gradual
1--WE have 100000 acres of land in
this county said Jastro, and $4,000
acres near Sacramento The land near
Sacramento we have already arranged
to sell Besides this, we own. staten
Continued to pRGe s. column z
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
By W. Russell Cole

IT HERE were indications Of a deep
undercurrent Of bitterness flowing
4 through the Calhoun trial yes
rerdav. There was no open outbreak
Of amy consequence. but there was an
element OF determined struggle that
threatened repeatedly TO reach turbu-
lent bounds and that continually rip
pied the surface Of ordinary procedure.
THE triaI progressed steadily. but the
tension under which the opposing at
torneys Iabored could be felt all day.
Ferdinand Nicholas. the former su-
perxisor on whose testimony the case
of>the prosecution is to be built was
on the stand the entire day. His direct
testimony. which included the recital Of
the sordid story Of the bribery deal by
which the boodling board of super
visors was induced to pass the United
Railroads overhead trolley ordinance
was concluded early in the morning
session. The rest Of the day was taken
up with his cross examination
New Lawyer for Calhoun
Calhoun's force of attorneys, already
the most extensive. in point Of num-
~l,ers that has been engaged in the de-
fense OF any graft case. was augment
.-ed Yesterday 10y the addition Of a new
lawyer. whose presence at the defend
ants table excited a deal Of comment
Tho new attache Of the legal phalanx
as John J. Barrett. one Of the lawyers
lao defended former Mayor Eugene E.
schmitz on the extortion charge which
resulted in his conviction by the first
graft jury.
Barrett was in the courtroom Thurs
day. but he held aloof from the other
attorneys allied with the defense and
simply listened to the testimony as one
might who expected to gain ideas that
might later be used in the defense of
his own client on trial growing out
of 4 similar charge.
Barrett Refuses to Explain
Barrett remained in the background
yesterday but a short time. and when
the skirmish reached its height he
moved up to the defendants table and
became one of the most active OF Caf-
houns many attorneys. He consulted
openly with Earl Rogers and the two
Aioores and thumbed over the pages OF
innumerable transcripts of testimony,
10 selected portions OF which he called
their attention during Rogers cross ex-
animation Of Nicholas.
Barrett has not been announced as
an attorney OF record in caIhouns be-
h.If bur he slfDDed in as a seventh
member OF the defendants cabinet
without the least trouble. and played
no Insignificant part in events that oc-
CURED after his arrival at the side of
the table before the bar. he was asked
if - ad been engaged as an attorney
. 10 represent Calhoun, and declined to
-tdiscuss the question, stating that he
was not at liberty to comment on the
matter or to explain his presence in
the case.
only two solutions naturally offer
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17

ok men burned to death, FIVE
others numbered in the grim
roll of the missing, and one In
gering in the last agony at the receiv-
ing hospital-that is the sacrifice of
human life that must be charged
against the destruction Of the fretrap
St. George hotel
That John W. Shanahan. the pro-
prietor, might crowd the last penny
of profit out of his postearthquake
Howard street investment the com
plaisant law allowed the erection of a
firnsy tinder box that melted so swift
ly beneath the flames that FIVE sleep
ing human beings were clinkered
bone before they realized their danger.
There were 1S0 men and women
sleeping in the ST George hotel
when it was attacked by the flames.
OF these six have passed to marble
slabs in the morgue: FIVE others are
thought to lie as skeletons beneath the
charred beams and rafters of the
building. The only woman in the
hotel had seven young children sleep
ing about her, but through the hero
ism of woman aud boy no hurt
came to any of them
Cause of Fire in Doubt
Where the FIRE started has yet TO be
determined. Shanahan claims to have
proof that it did not kindle in his
lodging house, but spread from mill
ing shop in Eighth street. Before
the blaze was checked it had reduced
to ashes: The St. George hotel, with
its saloon and restaurant; the show
case and fixture shop of T. s. Ostrow-
ski in Seventh street, and in Tehama
street the barn OF the Arctic ice COM
pany, four refugee shacks belonging
to M. J. Leary, fat belonging to
Mrs. Mary O'Conuor and grocery
store beneath
That the FIRE did not make greater
devastation is to the credit of the
fire department. From 20 minutes
past o'clock yesterday morning.
when Policeman Kruger turned in
the first alarm, the fire laddies under
personal command of Chief Sullivan
worked with unremitting energy until
the ruins began to smoke under
streams of water at half past O'Clock.
Three alarms were rung almost
simultaneously Policeman Kruger
sent an alarm from Ninth and How
ard streets; Arthur Grohnka, the
night clerk Of the hotel, and Mrs.
Agnes Briggs, joint manager with her
husband of the hotel laundry. gave
alarms frog the auxiliary hre boxes
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
Five More Believed to
Have Met Death and
Many Receive Injury
ONE VICTIM DIES
AT THE HOSPITAL
FIVE CHARRED BODIES
RECOVERED FROM RUINS

One hundred and seventh
three guests mere sleeping in the
ST. George hotel Dhen fire mas
discovered there yesterday morn
ing. OF This number l62 mere
sdped. The names of the other
] ] are:
Charles ri. JOhnson.
ID. - Cartwright.
Edward Kelly.
John BerreII.
John COyle.
A. III. Frazier.
j. GOrmIey.
John Dunn.
c. Savy.
James Mcneil.
DOnneUy.
Fire chorred bodies have been
recovered from the ruins and are
lying at the n1orgue. One has
been identified as that Of Charles
II. Johnson. The identity of
the other bodies probably never
mill be known.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
Pera and Galata Quarters
of Constantinople
Are Bombarded

BERLIN, April 16.-It is reported
that the Pera and Galata quarters of
Constantinople have been bombarded
and 200 persons killed
A special dispatch from Ristowatz
says that after monster meeting
there the Young Turks telegraphed the
Sultan saying:
I'VE are marching on Constantinople
to save the constitution you are trying
to abolish"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
MASSACRE OF ,ARMENIANS
IN PROGRESS AT ADANA
Two American Missionaries
Reported to Have Been
Killed in Riot

CONSTANTINOPLE.A April IA mas
sacre of Armenians has taken place at
Adana. Asiatic Turkey. and according
to the latest kilograms from Mersina
it is still in progress.
The riots began last Wednesday and
the town of Adana has. been burned and
many Christians killed.
The foreign consuls at Mersina have
requested that warships be sent there.
No definite information is obtainable
as to the number of persons who lost
their lives, although one report says
so Armenians were massacred.
Two American missionaries are said
to be among the dead. but no names
are given.
1t is known that thesregular district
meeting of the American missiona ries
was due to be in session at Adana and
that Mr.. and Mrs. William Chambers,
the Misses Elizabeth and Mary G.
Webb. Miss Wallis and Miss Borela,
missionaries. were to have been there
The British vice consul at Mersina,
Major .Daughty- wylie. who was or
dered to Adana, has been wounded
Disorders at Tarsus
ATHENS, April 16.-Disorders have
commenced at Tarsus. noted as the
birthplace Of the Apostle Paul.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY Sc
SATURDAY, APRIL II. 1909
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

lESTERDAY-Cloudy: west wind: maximum
tempera ture. 90; minimum, so
FORECAST FOR TOnAY-Cloudy. unsettled
weather; fog and possibly light showers in morn
ing; moderate southwest wind Page II
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
COAST

Tevis- -Haggin holdings in Kern county 70
be sold. Page Z
Fresno win send trsinlosd OF raisins to be lis
tributed among slums Of New York. Page I5
Forces of popular government interested IN
referendum and recall win two victories
at Napa- Page 10
San Francisco chamber Of commerce delegation
given delightful welcome in the San joaquin
valley. page 1,
New York editor speaks before Stanford stu.
dents on universal peace, declaring law must re.
place war Page n,
Rights Might new play by Jack Gleason
and Frank McGIynn. is produced in Peta-
luna Page )
San Jose woman accuses husband of slowly
beating her to death in effort to secure her
estate. Page Il
Mn valley divided over admission of Sunday
picnickers into town. Page IA
Los Angeles man elected department com
msnder Of Grand Army. Page IA
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
SUBURBAN

Son of dead capitalist sues mother for 81, ,oo
with interest. Page l.
Y NJ. c. A. campaign closes with 1921 go,
in fund and work on new structure will begir
at once Page L.
University savants viii clear Berkeley of th,
house hy pest. Page l.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
The force Of a scare Page I4
As the Merchants association sees it PIP
The Pacific japanese lake? Page IL
Artificial corners" in the necessaries of
life Page IL
San Francisco complimented by France. P12
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
CITY

Five men burned to death and bodies of i've
other victims believed TO be in ruins OF ireSrap
st. George hotel in Howard street that was le-
stroyed early yesterday morning. Page
Union carmen hold meeting and officials issue
statement Page 8
orders regarding reorganization of the
state militia viii be made public Monday
next Page -
Man accuses former partner of attempt 10
murder and arson Page -
Portola beauty contest ends today and com.
mittee has thousands of pictures to com
pare Page -
william r. Wheeler assumes DUTIES of man
ager Of traffic bureau of the Merchants
exchange. Page IL
Policeman forced in self defense to XIII mur-
derous japanese sailor. Page IL
Mrs. Robert Lee France brings suit for di-
vorce alleging cruelty. Page IL
Women Of California club shine in raude
Vile show, including music, monologne and
play. page II
Fair for the benefit Of French missions
for homeless children to be held by society
women Page IL
Army colonels stationed here eager to know
officer who viii succeed Brigadier General
Kerr Page IL
Two United States army mine planting steam
ers arrive here from Hampton roads. Page I3
Board Of works will take steps to close all
hretraps occupied as lodging houses Pagc7
Regular democrats talk about nominating f.
]. Heney 20 succeed Lsngdon as district at
torney. Page II
J. Charles Green. theater owner. faces problem
Of two wives being sued by first spouse sup
posed TO have been divorced. Page ~
Country lad dies after operation by special
lists" accused Of plot by police. Page liz
Move for recall OF Chinese consul general
grows from paragraph sbou1 buggy ride Page I5
Charles A. Cooke to manage the Fairmont
botel raxeI5
Woman accuses racetrack tout of swindlng
her out Of $3.50. Page
Large buildings to be erected in former popu-
lar localities in downtown district. Page Is
Return of orpheum to O'Farrem street to
be followed by old scenes Of activity in that
popular thoroughfare- Page IL
Traveller taken for assassin in Guatemala for
wearing black shirt Page Is
President Bourn of Spring Valley asks super
visors for conference on water rates. Page Is
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
Attitude of Troops Doubtful

VIENNA, April ia dispatch from
Saloniki says the Young Turks ordered
the third army corps at Adrianople to
march against Constantinople. but the
officers answered that it was impossi-
bic to obey because the attitude of the
troops had become doubtful.
The dispatch says that the Young
Turks committee in Asia Minor have
reported to the salonika committee that
they. prevented the embarkation of
troops ordered to constantinople by
the authorities at the YiIdiz Kiosk.
Die zeits Uskub correspondent reports
that the Albanians have risen and de-
feated the Turkish troops at ochrida
and Petch
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
SPORTS

San Francisco outlaws finally break losing
streak by taking from Fresno. Page 16
seven races carded for final day Of racing at
Emeryvllle. Page IL
St Anthonys ball team defeats Sacred Heart.
TO 6. Page 10
Father McQuaide viii pitch first ball at santa
Clara st. Mary's game today. PaEe 10
st. Louis turns tables on Cleveland and Burns
pitches Washington to victory. Page I6
-Four long shots and two favOrites win at
Arcadia. Page IL
Coast league scores-I>os Angeles 4. San Fran
cisco O; Vernon ., Oakland 0; Sacramento I.
Portland 0. Page 10
State league scores-San Francisco 5, Fresno
:; Oakland 4, San Jose 1; Santa Cruz 3, Stock
ton 1. Page I6
intercollegiate track and field meets tennis
and regatta today. Page I6
Blue and gold students expect victory in re-
gatta. Page IG
Battling Nelson and Packey Mcfarland sign
for 45 round fight at colma July 5. Page 10
Berkeley wins II inning game from Stanford,
to 3. Page 10
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
GRAFT

Calhoun's defenders display bitterness and are
Joined by John J. Barrett, attorney for Schmitz
IN eXtortiOn trial Page
Judge Seawell takes under advisement United
Railroads plea for a permanent injunc-
ton. Page %
Attorney Adolph S. Nevburgh. accused Of
having conspired to bribe a prospective Ruef
juror. is found not guilty. rage 3
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
FIRETRAPCLAIMSDEADLYTOL
Victims Of ST. George Hotel Fire May To

the s.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
France Sends Two Cruisers

PARIS, April 1s.-As precautionary
measure to assure the safety of French
citizens and interests in Turkey. the
government ordered two cruisers to
sail from Toulon for Piraeus tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-17
MARINE

Admiral Swinburne announces by wireless that
he will reach port this afternoon with West
Virginia and Pennsylvania and will remain until
after visit Of japanese squadron. Page II
LABOR
The anti-Japanese laundry league will hold
state convention in this city May 8. Page Is
Labor politicians are blamed for employ
Dent Of japanese in free lunch saloons. Page 10
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FOREIGN

Massacre OF Armenians in Asiatic Turkey.
during which two American missionaries are
said TO have been killed. PAGE q
Japan said TO be preparing for another war
with Russia page 4 <
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Disorders at Tarsus

ATHENS, April 16.-Disorders have
commenced at Tarsus. noted as the
birthplace Of the Apostle Paul.