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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
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HELD UP; $4,000
TAKEN BY R0BDER R
Highwayrnan, Pursued by
Victim Through Down
town Streets, Runs Into
Arms of Two Policemen

Forcing his victim, Matt Sparkman,
into the darkness of an unfinished part
of the Matabelle apartments, Bush
street near Stockton, Millard Duxbury,
gambler placed q A caliber revoI-
yer against Sparkmans breast and
forced him to hand over $s15 In gold
and currency. $500 diamond ring and
a $500 stick pin. shortly before II
o'clock last night.
Duxbury was captured a few min
utes later by Patrolmen George Benz
nett and Joseph Pearl as he came. re-
volver In hand, from blind alley in
Post street into which he had ran In
attempting to escape from Sparkman
who had followed him down Bush
street.
Both policemen covered Duxbury
with their revolvers as he emerged
from the alley fiourishing his gun.
For a. moment Duxbury hesitated, but
he surrendered when the officers
threatened to shoot.
Sparkman, who says that he is q
real estate dealer touring the state, is
staying at the Hotel Alexander He
was walking up Bush street and had
passed through small over-sidewalk
tunnel near the building under con-
struction when he was confronted by
Duxbury.
Throw up your hands and don't
shout like fool!' commanded Dux-
bury.
The robber then backed Sparkman
Into the dark building and took his
money anl jewels from him.
After admonishing his victim not to
follow him or give an alarm, Dux-
bury ran down Bush street to Kearny,
boarded a car and transferred to a
ferry bound car at Market street
Sparkman, afoot, followed. He saw
Duxbury alight from tho car in front
OF the Palace hotel.
The robber recognized Sparkman.
ran across Market street and up Post
into the alley. where he was finally
captured.
Az he was being searched at police
headquarters Duxbury said to Spark
man: You'll be glad you pulled this
stunt Oh. yes you will"
His tone, combined with other state
ments made by him and Sparknan.
leads the police to suspect that both
men are gamblers and former pals.
Sparkman denies ever having met Dux-
bury before.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
OFFICER
HIMSELF SUCCUMBS
Tho Policemen Nearly Lose
Opn Lives Saving Mrs. Schafer
From Fire

In saving the life OF Mrs Anna Schaf-
fer in blind fire in a three story
apartment house at 12S Webster street
at an early hour this morning. Pa
trolmen H W. Levy and T. NJ Hyland
almost lost their own.
The officers battered down the door
of the fiat and in the binding suffo-
eating smoke, Hy1and stumbled over
the unconscious form of Mrs. Schaffer.
The officers were carrying their bur-
den through the house to a position
of light and air, when Patrolman Hy-
land suceumbed. With all haste Levy
carried Mrs schaffer to the back porch
and then returned for his comrade-
He succeeded in bearing him to the
street, but was exhausted and needed
the attention OF physician along with
the two persons he had saved.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27

on trial yesterday in the court OF
Superior Judge Dunno. There was an
array of legal talent for both sides.
party to the swindling of Frank Fioda,
an Italian farmer, who parted with
several thousand dollars to the gang Of
thieves. who are believed to have
cleaned up 100000 in their. operations
on the Pacific coast.
The charge is that he received 5000
of the amount that was extracted from
Fioda, and to this the bunso men who
have confessed are said to have testi-
fed.
by Attorney Thomas OConnor. and a
reference to the alleged "slush fund.-
that has been mentioned by District
Attorney Fickert, played the most i'm
portant parts in the beginning OF a
trial that may be sensation for a
fizz1e.
Attorney OConnor charged that
professional ta1esmen" had been
named in the venire. There were s5
names in the first cali and of these
seven were finally chosen. although
District Attorney F'ickert and his as
sistants, James Brennan and Fred
Berry, interposed frequent objections
The remaining five will probably be
chosen today at 10 o'clock, when the
trial is resumed.
nnr-vr urrurc Usu Trfsys A
Throughout the trial it was appar-
ent that there was a strained effort on
both sides to go through with some
thing that was mutually disagreeable
to them. There was no .yigor in the
proceedings and there was tagging
interest among the audience. This as
semblage was made up principally of
loungers about the hall of Justice, nu-
merous in number, and the unwhole-
some reminders OF the days of the fast
dying members Of de push
The first Juror examined in the
morning was Frederick Cloth. He was
asked about his relations to the trial
OF Irma de Pietro, queen of the bunko
ring" and it was discovered that Cloth
had been juror in that case. He was
excused
The examination was conducted
along the lines Of questioning talesmen
as to their acquaintance with the
crimes of the bunko ring. The "slush
fund" matter was brought up by At
torney o'Connor on several occasions,
and he asked pointedly regarding 1t to
make sure that talesmen were not pref
udiced by the report that such fund
existed.
DEFENSE SUBMITS Demurrer
During the morning demurrer was
filed in Judge Law1or's court by At
torney o.Connor in behalf Of Esola and
the seven other policemen that have
been accused with him. The demurrer
alleges that the conspiracy A. named
In the indictment can not be construed
as a public offense. The argument han
been set for May z9.
Before the Esoia case was called be-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27

MARQUETTE, Mich, May 26.-A suit
involving allegations of drunkenness
on the part of former president OF
the United States will be heard here
beginning tomorrow by a jury COM
posed Of four miners. three teamsters.
two farmers, one blacksmith. one loco
motive fireman and one woodsman.
The plaintiff, Colonel Theodore Roose-
velt, who is suing George A. Newett, an
Ishpeming newspaper publisher, for
$4,000 damages because Of an editorial
charging him with drunkenness. prob
ably will be the frst witness.
AS soon as the jury had been sworn
Judge Flanagan ordered the jurors
locked up and kept in confinement until
verdict is rendered.
JUDGE WARNS JURY
Gentlemen of the jury" said the
court, until you have rendered ver
close confinement 50 that you will be
protected from any possible influence
other than the testimony which you
will hear in the courtroom. have de-
cided to see that you are not ap
preached by outsiders.
IF any ono attempts to talk to you
about this case, want you to report
to the court, If possible giving their
names. I wish to caution you against
coming to any final conclusion In your
own minds as to the merits Of the case,
until you are instructed to deliberate
on a verdict. Don't talk among you
selves about 1t.
You may write to your families. but
no letters will be delivered to you. un-
less you agree that they may first be
opened by the court"
Two bailiffs were then sworn by the
clerk to keep careful watch and ward
over the Jurors and not to allow them
to communicate with any one, including
the bailiffs. except by permission OF the
court.
Court then adjourned until tomorrow
morning at o'clock.
Newett, worn out by the afternoon
session, was not present tonight.
COLONEL ARRIVES QUIETLY
The arrival CT Colonel Roosevelt,
caused scarcely ripple on the placid
surface OF this little city.
The distinguished plaintiff entered
the courtroom swiftly and there was
a craning OF necks for a moment to
see him. but there was no demonstra
tion.
Newett, whose paper, the Iron Ore.
of Ishpeming, Mich. asserted that
Colonel Roosevelt got drunk and that
not infrsouently," sat at a table with
his lawyers, William r. Belden OF Ish-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
EIGHTEEN MILES
OF GRASSHOPPERS
Column FINE Miles Deep in Mem
Mexico Devastating Land =
Stock Starving

AMARILLO. Tex, May 2s.-Traveling
northeastward, a column of grasshop-
pers five miles wide and IS miles long,
is reported in northeastern New Mex
leo today.
The millions of grasshoppers seem to
spread as they travel and the appear
ance of smaller bodies of the insects in
of a general pest in the southwest. es-
pecially in Texas. western Oklahoma
and New Mexico.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
CAPTAIN SCOTT TO REST
IN FRIGID ANTARCTIC
Martyr and Companions VIII Remain
Where They Died-Wish of
Their Relatives

LONDON. May 26.--No effort is to be
made to disturb the body of Captain
Robert F. Scott nor those of the heroes
who died with him while returning
from the expedition to the south pole.
Lord Curzon made this announcement
today at the annual meeting of the
Royal Geographical society. when the
widows of Captain Scott and DR.. Ed
ward A. Wilson and to the surviving
members of the expedition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
MOTHER PANKHURST is
AGAIN SENT TO JAIL
Authorities Imprison Her to Serve AM
other Period of Three Year
Sentence

Especial Cable to The CaII)
LONDON, May 26.--Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst. leader of the militant suf-
fragettes, was rearrested today, having
in the opinion OF the authorities suf-
ficiently recovered her health to war
rant her serving another period Of her
sentence of three years Imprisonment.
Mrs. Pankhurst declared vehemently
strike until she died, or the govern
ment gave the women the vote.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
AUTO RULES ARE MADE
Conference Is Held In Yosemite Valley
to Determine Conditions

YOSEMITE, May ga conferences
ment officials, road supervisors and rep
resentatives OF the Yosemite State
company and the California Automobile
association to frame rules and regula-
tions governing the entrance OF auto
mobiles to the Yosemite national park.
1t was decided to allow machines to
enter the valley twice day and leave
once a day. The conference will be
continued tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
APPROPRIATIONS TO BE CUT

Governor johnson Finds Legislature
Has Exceeded Tax Levy s5,133,97z
Especial Dispatch TO The CALI
SACRAMENTO. May 2s.-Many items
in special appropriation bills passed by
the recent legislature will go by the
boards, for Governor Johnson announced
today that the amounts exceeded the
tax levy bill by s5.13s,977. This sum
must be pruned in order to keep within
the states revenues for the next two
years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
LINER OFFICER is JAILED
J. G. Gunn, Connected With Pacific
NraiI, Faces Embexzlement Charge

Especial Dispatch to The Cal)
REDWOOD CITY, May 2s.-J. G..
Gum. formerly an officer in the British
navy. and more recently receiving Of
ficer for the Pacific Mail Steamship
company in San Francisco. was ar
rested today on a charge of embezzle-
ment. He Is in jail. victim, he says,
OF g fellow countryman's breach OF
faith.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
OUT FOR GOVERNOR
Legislator i'm Harness 1e Years Seeks
Johnson's Job

STOCKTON. May Ex-senator j. B.
Curtin Of Sonora, for 1s years leader
in the legislature of California, today
announced himself a candidate to sue
ceed Governor Johnson.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
POPE sTROLLs IN GARDENS


ROME, May 2s.-For the first time
since his sickness the pope enjoyed the
sunshine today in the Vatican gardens.
where he remained for half an hour.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
EMPRESS sADAKo is SICK
Yoshihito Better, but Mate Is Stricken
Through Vigil mt bedside

TOKYO, May 26.-Emperor Yoshihito
is better, but the Empress Sadako has
fallen sick from a cold contracted dur
ing her long vigil at her husbands
bedside
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
Roosevelt Libel Jury
Panel to Hear Trial

Joseph Robear, tcamster, Ish-
peming, age c5.
Thomas Pryor, locemotive fire.
man, Marquette, p.
Thomas Howard, farmer. Gho-
colay township, 40.
Robert Bruce, Iumbernan,
Powell :t0vvnship, SO.
WilIzam H Matthew'S, miner.
Ishpeming.
v1lham seaszbender. feamxter,
Marquette. *
John Frederickson, miner, Me-
Eaunee. 81.
William Garror. miner. Ely
township, &c.
Andrew r. johnson. miner,
Humboldt township, 80. native OF
Denmark.
John A. Johnson, farmer, Skan-
din township, SO, married.
William Sharp, teamsfer, Ne
Eaunee, 33, married, native OF
England.
Gus Poicen, blacksmith, Wells
township, 40, married.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
PATROLMEN SHIFT TO-DAY
Ten Will BE Moved Every Two Days
Until ESQ Arc Transferred

Following a conference between
Chief White and the police commis-
sioners 1t was announced last night
that for .the good of the service 10
patrolmen would be transferred to dif-
ferent beats every two days. begin
ming today. until about $50 had been
switched.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
TAFT WARNS OF WAR NEED
.u. ;. LudIcrously Unprepared for Con-
asct.v He says, Criticising Congress

NEW HAVEN. Conn, May 2e.-Fcr-
mer President Taft, in his concluding
lecture at yale today on Some Ques-
tioas of Modern Government" de-
e1afed Tie United States was tludi-
crously unprepared for war;" and criti-
cised congress for failure to provide for
an ADEQUATE army and navy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
LID ON FILLMORE STREET
Police Commission BARS Entertainment
In saloons and Cafes OF District

In SaI0ons ana Cafes OF District
The police commission clamped the
lid on Fillmore street last night by
adopting resolution introduced by
Commissioner Kuhl prohibiting enter
:tainment Of any sort I'M Fillmore street
cafes or saloons. The action followed
receipt OF many complaints from resi-
dents OF that district.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
WOMAN BREAKS HER NECK
Durham Rancher's Wife Falls From
Buggy In Faint and Incurs Fracture

Especial Dispatch to The CALI
DURHAM, May 2s.-Mrs. John John
son. wife of prominent rancher,
tainted while driving today and in
falling out Of the buggy broke her
neck.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27

Franz Esola (loper pcture). former police detective.
alleged have been the leader Of the buko ring. phosc trial
began yesterday before Judge Dunno and Atioep Thomas
OConnor his counsel ho conducted the opening proceedings
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
Charge Is Made Of
professional
Venire
THE JURORS CHOSEN

THE JURORS CHOSEN
Lous Cehn, real estate sales
man.
Thomas Bficlxkclaen, COS Hsyes
street, merchant.
William Fahek, retired Mer-
chant, 1928 Haisht street.
ID. Davidson, $40 EDDY street.
G. Hoge, music teacher, 81
Guerrero street..
e. Wormell, real estate dealer,
316 Douglas street.
r. w. M-inhart, mcrchnnt,
1912 Folsom street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
Women's Bodies Sent East

Los ANGELES, May 2s.-The bodies
OF Miss Frances Harriet Newell and
Mrs Mary Ferris Gates. victims of
the Long Beach pier disaster, were
sent TO their former homes in the east
today. Miss NewelIs body is being
taken to Kenosha, Wis, and that of
Mrs Gates to Oak Park, III.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27
JURY READY To
TRY ROOSEVELT
LIBEL CHARGE
AGAINST EDITOR

Suit Involving Allegations
Of Drunkenness on Part of
Former President Made by
Michigan Publisher Will
Be Heard by Panel Com
posed of 4 Miners, 3 Team
sters, 2 Farmers, Fireman,
Blacksmith, Woodsrnan
COLONEL IN COURT
WATCHES SELECTION
Judge, Cautioning Boxrnen
Concerning Outside Com
rnunication, Indicates a
Long Hearing Is in Store
Rough Rider and Fol
lowing of Noted Men Ar
rive in Marquette-Pro-
ceedings Start OFF Rapidly
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Continued ON Page ?. Column I
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THE CALLS BIG Gal

he Call for the week ending May Is
GAINED 39,5O1 LINES
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27

Highest Temperature Yesterday, so. Lowest Sunda.
Night, 90 For details of the Weather See Page IL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-05-27

in The Call are increasing
steadily every day. They bring
results. That's the answer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-04-12

CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE PENN
SYLvANIA FIRE INSURANCE CON
PANY. OF PHILADELPHIA, DEcEM-
BIER 81. 1912.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-04-12

CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE 4. :.
BRANCH OF THE Sun INSURANCE
OFFICE OF LONDON, ENGLAND,
DECEMBER 81, 1912.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-04-12

CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE ST. PAUL
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE
cEMBER ~. 1912.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-04-12

CONDENSED STATEMENT
OF THE
American Underwriters
Agency
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Dec. 81, 1912.
Cash Capital ..... 5 500. 100000
Liabilities ....... 2,499. 697.s7
Assets ......... 3, 7O3. 1887
Surplus to Policy Holders. l. 2OS. 1872. 20
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-04-12

CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE FARM.
Frs FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF YORK, PENNA.. DECEMBER n.
1913
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-04-12

Surplus to Policy Holders, .2O3. 1872. 20
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-04-12

CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE PETERS.
COMPANY OF PETERSBURG, VA.
DECEMBER 81. 1872.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-04-12

CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
TIE CONDITION OF TIE FIRE
MEMS INSURANCE COMPANY. OF
NEWARK. y. j., DECEMBER 81. 1912.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-01-24
Why Not2

We quote this argument in support of the Kenyon
Sheppard BILL from the Continent of last week. which
credits it to writer in the Philadelphia Ledger:
When takes himself from one state to another he
becomes amenabe the laws of the which
he goes and from them he open
door of escape Is it sense, law
justice hold that commodity has rights than the
individual who the commodity? If the transit
becomes amenabe the laws of the which he enters
why should the commodity which the could sell
have the right Of against the laws of the commonwealth
simply because is done up nanimate Original pack
age" If the United States Congress stop
in white sulphur matches and other injurious
ticles and for immoral purposes why
may call halt in the interstate alcoholic
liquors for the purpose?
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-01-24
Clemenceau Sees Rum Peril

An Associated Press dispatch dated Paris France,
January Is, says:
Former Premier Clemenceau has written the preface to
pamphlet devoted to general economic study of alcohol
which has Just been laid before the Paris Academy Med
cine M. Clemenceau like the author of the pamphlet finds
deporable that the omnipotent authority of the
should to be powerless against "the formidable
of social peace of general welfare and of the of
the humber classes a higher life
He ridcules existing remedies which consist in taking
drunken to the police office pacardng the inside of
winehops with prohibitions of drunkenness while the laws
of France relating the manufacture and sale of the
deerous kinds of spirit contribute tester this particular
vice.
Today M. Cemenceau continues ut is beginning to be
understood that the right poison people properly be
regarded of the achievements of the French revolution
Universal suffrage would really itself of if
had succeeded in emancpang itself from the yoke of single
tyan only to fall under the of league of private
terests which warfare with the public interest
All we'll ntentioned men, without distinction of party ought
to Join in effort for the salvation of country
which is menaced from many directions at once"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-01-24
IS posing a Case
anuary "a, 1913.

The city of Chicago is financially embarrassed.
Public officials, many of them, have voluntarily
nquished per cent of their salaries because of the
financial straits in which the city finds itself. The
mayor says that the city is facing bankruptcy.
Now just "s'posn' case" Spose' that Chi
cago, instead of having 7I52 saloons, dry city
S'pose that she didn't get that $7,I52,ooo license
money. Wouldn't it be dandy chance for the liquor
interests all the United States to point this old
city horrible example of the dry policy? And
does anybody imagine for minute that they would
fail to embrace the opportunity?
We note by report in the Chicago papers that
the Retail Liquor Dealers Association called meet
ing for the purpose of discussing ways and of
aiding Mayor Harrison to get the city off of the nan
cia rocks That action is about consistent piece
of work the liquor dealers have done in long time
We glad that they feel the burden of this trouble
There is single factor in the city of Chicago
that has done much towards increasing the citys
expenses as her 7,I52 saloons.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-01-24
Chaufeurs Must be Sober

Here is press dispatch from Albany, New York,
dated January TO- that will give the personal liberty
fellows chance to cry "cass legislation" Plain
drunks in New York will probably be quoted at the
usual rates, about S. and costs.
In spite of the personal liberty argument, it is
commendable piece of legislation A drunken chauf-
eur dangerous proposition when he has an auto
mobile at his command But is drunken man
with loaded revolver a club, or knife. When
will enlightened people recognize the fact that it
will work for the public veal to do away entirely with
the DRINKS by prohibiting the manufacture and sale OF
the stuff that makes them drunken?
Il don't think ought countenance drunken chaut-
eurs Sober have hard work lodging pedestrians
Thus spoke Governor Sulzer tonight he signed his
first law chief executive of the state
The law provides years imprisonment or fine
$780, both punishment for intoxicated chauffeur
operating
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-01-24
THE AMERICAN ISSUE

law More than he has laughed the and the
law. He has deed public opinion sustaining the law which he
so fagrantly violated
People of have sympathy for the who brings
upon himself such hard penalty But under the circum
the business of the punishment be questioned
1t is indeed unfortunate for Sam Daney that his
ception of the law prohibiting the sale of liquor such that
he believes his business superior the law. That he mis-
taken in this any mistaken who attempts
ride the law is too apparent admit of argument
Mr. Danley engaged in the liquor business for business
He made and sold liquor for money
in it. He paid little heed the evil which grew
of the illicit traic-ev his patrons to women and
children who suffered nnocenty because of the business
he followed illegally for profit
The trouble in the aggregate which Danleys wine has
made for his and others many fold greater
than the trouble which his brought down
upon himself
Under the circumstances the imposed by Judge
Gumba will meet the approval of lawabdng citizens gen.
eraly-Macomb Bystander