The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-05-18

San Francisco. May 1S.-Interest in
the trial OF Patrick Calhoun, preSi-
dent of the United Railroads. revived
10 an extraordinary extent today when
the doors of Judge William p Law.
lor's department of the superior court
were opened The announcement
that Rudolph Spreckels. financial back
er of the graft prosecution was un-
der examination as Witness brouGh,
TO Carpenters Hall throng of parts
ans and spectators who have not at
tended a session in many weeks.
Among the earliest arrivals were
Mrs. Calhoun and her two daughters,
who occupied seats in the front row.
In an adjoining section were a dozen
women wearing buttons indicating
membership In the Citizens League
of Justice, an organization which has
championed the cause OF the prose
cution
Resuming the direct examination of
Mr. Spreckels. Assistant District At
torney Francis J. Heney, apparently
throwing aside legal restraint, went
Immediately into the motives and rea-
sons that actuated the witness in his
opposition TO the United Railroads sys-
tenn Of street railway development
The inquiry had been In progress
but few moments when a violent
alteration arose. Earl Rogers, of the
defense, entered an objection to a
question by Mr.. Heney, asking Mr.
Spreckels to relate a conversation with
his attorney.
Q "Mr. Heney has declared most en-
phatically," said Mr.. Rogers. that ne
is letting down bars and opening var
ious doors. But this don't appear to
be letting down of bars. for this wit.
ness. avowedly head of the prose.
cution. Is asked to give us his con-
versations with his attorney"
The street car strike OF 1907 was
responsible for a renewal of the con-
troyersy relating to the scope OF teSti-
mony. Mr. Heney was defending his
right to introduce conversations be
tween third parties when. as he
charged, the motives OF witness were
attacked
81 am getting tired Of these declar-
ations," said Alexander King. of Geor
gia, associate with the defense. The
gentleman Is skimming along as If he
were on thin Ice. notwithstanding his
promise TO let down the bars
Nevertheless" said Mr. Heney,
they do not dare go into these mat
ters. for which they are responsible
] am framing my questions so that
they may 90 into every detail of this
mans life"
You are not doing ii. however, said
Mr. Rogers, who stood close TO Mr..
Heney's place at the counsel table.
This witness Is expected TO be tell
ing the truth" said Mr. Heney in
angry tones. as he rose from his seat
and faced Mr.. Rogers. DO you eX-
pcct lis 10 be limited or be run by
your dirty insinuations?' he asked
II don't know why you should re-
fer 10 dirty insinuations unless il is
because of your inner consciousness"
interrupted Mr.. King, and as most
Of the other attorneys for the de-
fense arose 10 engage In the discus
sion. Judge Lawlor ordered all TO re-
sumo their seats.
Mr.. Spreckels began by denying
that he had ever traversed the streets
In Abraham 4tuefs company TO in.
Gpecf a proposed street railway route.
he declared that he had mover dis
ousscd the policy of the graz prose
oution with Charles S. Wheeler, his
attorney and Mr. Heney asked:
Did You ever suggest or intimate
To any person connected with the
prosecution that they sGould seek
10 have any person indicted"
81 did not" said Mr.. Spreckels
Did YOU ever in conversation with
ofHcIals of the Street Garments union,
indicate a wish or desire that strike
should be called or should continue2'
81 did not" but tho answer was
stricl1p out.
Reference to the immunity arrange
ments upon direct examination were
brief Mr. Spreckels stated that
James l.. Gallagher had asked If the
Ruef the exemption from punishment
conveyed TO the supervisors
81 told him.. said the witness, that
he would have to deal directly with
the district attorneys Office In this
matter. | said that ! had no animos
ity against Ruef personally, and | be
leved Mr.. Langdon and Mr.. Hency
had none"
Mr.. Spreckeis said he believed. tho
overhead trolley system was "un-
slightly and dangerous, and unsuitcd
for use in San Francisco.
Earl Rogers. of the defense. cross
examined.
Mr.. Rogers began BY asking about
MIR. Spreckels acquaintance with Ruef
The witness stated Ruef had visited
his Office three times between 1901
and 1906.
II recollect in particular" he said
zone interview with Ruef that calle(
to my attention the need of an inveS
iigation Ruof came tolrny ONCE an'
suggested thai | get up syndicat'
TO bid OH municipal bonds about II
he issued He promised that the BIDS
would be suggested by strike.
was Mortified by the suggestion.
"Rnef assured me that the bid o
the syndicate would be accepted.
said Mr.. Spreckels after the Inter
rupiion, and he would guarantee tha