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] ALL THE NEWS' J PRICE: Flko^l^ 40 CENTS VOL. XXXVI. NUMBER 118. ROOT REFUSES EXTRADITION TO CZAR OF RUSSIA CHRISTIAN RUDOWICZ NOT TO BE RETURNED PRISONER WANTED BECAUSE OF POLITICAL ACTIVITIES Charge of Murder and Arson, Trumped Up to Get Possession of Rev. olutionary, Declared Unproved [By Associated Press.] WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.—Christian Rudowicz, whose extradition on charges of murder, arson and other crimes was demanded by the Russian government, and involving counter charges that the offenses were in furtherance of a political movement, will not be extradited. This decision was announced by Sec retary of State Root today. In effect the extradition was refused because the offense charged comes under the general prohibition against extradition in the treaty with Russia which declares that if it be made to appear that extradition is sought with the view to try or punish for an of fense of a political prisoner surrender shall not take place. The testimony taken in the case by United States Commissioner Foote at Chicago, it was held, upholds the views taken by the department, though the commissioner upheld the Russian gov ernment's demand. Mr. Root declined to comment on the decision at this time, pending formal notification to the Russian authorities of tne department's decision. The case aroused widespread interest, particularly in Chicago among the anti- Russian element, where a fund was raised in defense of the man. Establishes No Precedent The action by the secretary, it is said, does not establish any precedent, as the question was regarded at the department as simply whether or not the case was one calling for extradition for an offense against the law or whether it was one of political char acter. Rudowicz was an acknowledged mem ber of the Socialist Democratic Labor party, a Russian revolutionary organ ization with branches in all parts of the world, whose avowed purpose is the improvement of political conditions in the empire. He is charged with having murdered or participated in the murder of a man, his wife and a married daughter in one of the Baltic provinces in 1906. The next year he came to the United States and went to work in a large manufacturing establishment. At the hearing in Chicago testimony was offered both by Rudowicz and his witnesses that the order for killing these persons was issued on the ground that they were spies and that they traveled aTound the country in this capacity, but they gave the names of persons taking part in revolutionary movements directed against the govern ment. There was some discrepancy in the evidence as to whether the order to murder had been given by a county or state "group" which directed the opera tions of the various branches of the revolutionary party. ACCUSES SENATOR OF GIVING BRIBES SCANDAL SPRUNG ON EVE OF RE-ELECTION Stevenson of Wisconsin Declared by State Legislator to Have Partici pated in Primary and Politi cal Corruption MADISON, Wis., Jan. 26.—Late in the afternoon the ballot for United States senator stood: Stephenson, Re publican, 120; Brown, Democrat, 4; Rummell, Social-Democrat, present but not voting, 16. If Stephenson can hoid today's strength tomorrow in both houses a total of 72 votes, he will be elected United States senator in joint assembly, as but 67 votes are required to elect. Senator Blame filed charges today alleging that United Senator Isaac Stephenson, as a candidate for re-election, gave the Republican state chairman, E. A. Edmunds of Appleton, a sum of money in excess of $106,000 and approximating $250,000 in relation to the primary election held on Septem ber 10 last, and by such acts violated a Wisconsin statute; that the money was given to Edmunds to pay to other electors prior to the primary in sums ranging from $5 per day to $1000 in bulk as a consideration for some act to be done in relation to the primary by electors for Mr. Stephenson. Other charges allege that the money was paid to United States senator Kelly, Sau"; county; one Hambrighton of Racine; Roy Mcrse of Fond dv Lac and other persons paid various sums as a consideration for acts to be done corruptly and unlawfully. A motion in the assembly to recall the investigation resolution from com mittee was lost—3o to 58. Fleet Plans to Return NICE, Jan. 26.—The entire American fleet of sixteen battleships will be plow ing the Mediterranean westward Thurs day, headed for Tatuan bay on the north coast of Morocco, where it will reassemble January 31 to coal and pro vision for the homeward journey. Report Three Are Indicted MUSKOGEE, Okla., Jan. 26.—Semi official reports from the federal gratid jury tonight are that three persons have been indicted on town lot fraud charges and that from ten to fifty separate indictments have been found against each. Fatal Wreck in Wyoming CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 26.—Union Pacific train No. 5, known as the Ore gon express, westbound, struck a broken rail near Dana this afternoon and was wrecked. Five coaches are in the ditch. One person was killed and nine injured. LOS ANGELES HERALD JUDGE PRESIDING AT TRIAL OF COOPERS T^^^SS^ "'■'" ■■'■'■■ i&St « WORK OF SECURING JURY FOR TRIAL OF COOPERS DRAGS ON NASHVILLE, Term., Jan. 26.—Ef forts to secure a jury in the case of Col. D. B. Cooper, Robin Cooper and John D. Sharpe, charged with the mur der of former Senator Carmack, were resumed today with some 400 taleemen present in court. CoJ. Cooper sat between his two young daughters, Mrs. Lucius Burch and Mrs. Beverly Wilson, today. Robin Cooper changed his seat to be close to his sister, Mrs. Burch. The latter is an important witness for the state, but she makes ceaseless efforts to che«er and console her father and brother. G. W. Kieber, one of the talesmen, when summoned said: "Tell the judge t o go to the devil. I am too busy to serve as a juror." The officer who served him reported the matter today. Kieber was brought into court. "Sit down over there," said Judge Hart. "I won't send you to the devil right away, but I'll send you some place else after a while." Kieber was put in the custody of an officer while the examination of tales men proceeded. THE NEWS SUMMARY FORECAST . For Los Angeles and vicinity: Rain Wednesday; fresh south wind. Maxi. mum temperature yesterday, 62 de grees; minimum, 47 degrees. LOCAL Recall petitions being filled rapidly. Dr. Day chosen by trustees as new head of Pomona college. Booked as "drunk" Is found In possession of large sum of money. Club women wait on city council in be half of garbage legislation. Councilman Healy boldly voices his opinion of colleague. 'r ;y: "... James A. Craig appointed license inspec tor. •'•; Humane Animal league Vsks for pound master's resignation. Victim shot in Monday's holdup thought to have chance of recovery. Arthur Letts to visit Sacramento again on behalf of anti-race track gambling legisla tion. Carlson's offer to furnish bond denied by court; must produce cash. Today will be pink tea day at automobile show. Mrs. Thorpe, in divorce case, accuses hus band of using hypnotic influence. Idaho man mysteriously disappears dur ing visit to Chinatown. Police Commissioner Lewis ordered to make reply in libel case. Citizens declare themselves In favor of charter amendments. Important addresses delivered at stock raisers' national convention. City council irate at delay in trial of -al leged Mexican revolutionists. COAST Three Harvey houses swept into ocean by floor, and terrific rain storm again swells Northern California's rivers. Insane woman at San Mateo cuts her daughter's throat, attempts to burn home and then ends her life. Sea captains at Seattle who were blamed for wreck of Star of Bengal, in which 111 were drowned, were exonerated. Governor Gillett sends message to Cali fornia legislature warning it not to enact anti-Japanese legislation. Supreme 'court grants retrial in Sutro case, involving valuable lands awarded to city of San Francisco. Noted western newspaper man dies of con sumption at Alameda. Two torpedo boats arrive at Mare island for repairs. . . Groceryman in San Jose found by children murdered in back of store; robbery motive. Senator Savage of San Pedro indignant because classed among opponents of anti race track bill and slaps cheek of Los An geles newspaper correspondent. EASTERN Big brick plant wrecked by explosion *t Bradford, Pa. ' Notorious train robber found guilty and sentenced to prison for life at Helena, Mont. Secretary Root refuses to extradite Chris tian Rudowlcz, noted political prisoner de manded by Russia. Four men burn to death In hotel fire at Fort Worth, Texas. . : Suit to dissolve - Harriman's $500,000,000 railway merger again postponed in Pitts burg. Senator Rainey of Illinois bitterly de nounces prominent men who negotiated deal for Panama canal, and also accuses presi dent of Panama of corruptio. Willett's recent denunciation of Presi dent Roosevelt expunged from congressional records. Work of securing Jury to try Col. Cooper and son at Nashville continues with' little result. Agents of steamer Florida which rammed big White Star liner Republic, causing it to sink off Nantucket, Issue statement regard ing accident. % FOREIGN Cold weather intensifies sufferings at Mes sina. Public decapitation in France calls out large crowd, and scenes at guillotine are such that criminals In future may be be headed privately. ' British steamer Venture burned to water's edge in far north. • . WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 27, 1909. STOCK RAISERS DELIBERATE ON GRAVE ISSUES NATIONAL CONVENTION OPENS ITS SESSIONS RAILROADS COME IN FOR MUCH SEVERE CRITICISM Author of Carey Land Act Advocates System of Leasing Ranges, Which at Present Are Being Exhausted MEMBERS of the American Nation al Live Stock association from every state and territory in the west and middle west assembled at the Belasco theater yesterday morning at i 10 and again at 2 p. m. for the twelfth I annual convention. The meetings were called to order by President M. A. Jastro of Bakersfleld. Among the delegates present were many veterans of the plains, cowboys from .the range, statesmen from Washington and rep resentatives of the packing house in dustries. Although only numbering a few hundred the members present repre sent, directly and indirectly, more than 20,000 stock raisers throughout the country, owning perhaps upward of 50,000,000 head of live stock. During the past twelve years their organiza tion has fought the great railway in terests of the country on behalf of American shippers and has done more than any other organization to force congress to create the interstate com merce commission. It is now fighting to have the powers of that commission increased. Speeches and addresses which will be landmarks in the annals of the stock raisers of this country were delivered at both sessions. The lower part of the house was reserved for the delegates, while the boxes were filled with their families. The balcony was reserved for visitors. In a brief address George H. Stewart of the chamber of commerce extended a hearty welcome. He confessed sor rowfully that he did not own a single cow. H. E. Crowley of Fort Worth, Tex., responded to the address of welcome in the place of John W. Springer of Den ver, who has been delayed by wash outs. President Delivers Address President H. A. Jastro then deliv ered his annual address, saying, in part: "Years of experience, much of it full of misfortune, have impressed upon stockmen the growing evils of uncon trolled and overstocked ranges. When the question of federal control of the open range was first considered by this association eight or ten years ago there was a marked difference of opinion among the users of the range, but in the past few years there appears to be a steadily increasing majority that favors government control by a lease or otherwise. At our last annual meet ing the almost unanimous sentiment of our members was crystallized in a proposed bill which we desired passed by congress. By the provision of that bill the federal government is author ized to establish grazing districts in the semi-arid sections of the west and to appoint officers necessary for the administration and protection of such grazing districts; to issue permits to graze live stock thereon for periods of not more than ten years, with the rigfct to fence, giving preference to home steaders and to present occupants of the range. Under this bill the gov ernment of the United States exercises the least possible control commensu rate with the ownership of the lands. In fact, it is a distinctly home rule measure." The failure of congress to act on the Culberson-Smith car and transporta tion bill, designed to prevent unreason able delays in furnishing cars for live stock and other perishable stock and to compel reasonable and adequate service, is deplored. Deceived by Railroads "When this association secured the extension of the twenty-eight-hour law to thirty-six hours," continued Mr. Jastro, "it was confidently ex pected that the extra time would prevent many unnecessary unloading!* and enable us to get our live stock to destination in much better condition and with much less hardship and suf fering to* the stock. Contrary to their promises the railroads^ have simply consumed the additional time between their usual stopping places by handling the live slock at a lesser rats of speed, so that almost as many unloadings are necessary today as under the old law. "We pay the railroads for good ser vice, and they should be compelled to furnish it. "Our bill prohibiting advances in freight rates, except after approval of the interstate commerce commission, has through our efforts received in dorsement of many organizations throughout the country, and I believe that it has a fair chance for passage. This association should reaffirm its former action on this exceedingly im portant subject." Hon. W. A. Harris, from Lawrence, Kas., delivered an address on "Ou v Foreign Markets," in which he spoke of the necessity for tariff reform and the education of foreign peoples to the use of American meat products. Pinchot Sends Regrets At the afternoon session President Jastro read a telegram from Head Forester Gifford Pinchot, expressing deep regret at not being able to attend. This is the first convention at which he has not been present. Former Senator Joseph M. Carey of Cheyenne, Wyo., author of the Carey land act and a noted authority on pub lic lands, delivered an extemporaneous address on "Land Laws—Their Admin istration and Effect." Mr. Carey is the idol of the stock raisers of the north west. Besides being prominent in the construction of western railroads he has secured the passage of much valu able land legislation. He,is spoken of by many of the delegates present as a candidate for second vice president of the National Stock Raisers" association. Mr. Carey said in part: "Whatever values lands have in the United States today were given to them by the people. It is only by use that lands acquire values. Daniel Webster placed no value on the lands of Califor nia, because he said the country would never be inhabited to any considerable extent. "We should use the lands of this (Continued on Page Four* Prominent Stockmen Who Are Here for Their Twelfth Annual Convention HON. JOSEPH M. CAREY, Ex.U. S. Senator from Wyoming, Member Executive Committee Amer ican National Live Stock Association RAINEY ACCUSES PROMINENT MEN BITTER ATTACK IN SENATE ON W. N. CROMWELL Willett's Arraignment of President Roosevelt Is Expunged from the Record Under Protest of New Yorker [By Associated Press.] WASHINGTON. Jan. 26.—A bitter at tack on William Nelson President Obaidia of Panama and oth ers by Mr. Rainey of Illinois was made in the house today. The postofflce appropriation bill was under consideration, but Mr. Rainey spoke under license of general debate, and was unsparing in his charges of corruption against the persons named. A speech by Senator Davis of Arkan sas favoring legislation to prevent dealings by exchanges in "futures" in products of the soil and a maiden speech by Senator Cummins of lowa against the passage of the potsal sav ings bank bill, as reported to the sen ate by the committee on postofflces and post roads, were the features in the senate today. Mr. Cummins spoke in favor of the deposit of postal savings in state and territorial banks. Recommending that the speech deliv ered In the house last week by Repre sentative Willett of New York, in which the president was severely criti cised, be expunged from the Congres sional Record, the select committee appointed to consider the speech, sub mitted its report to the house today. Wilietfs Appeal Ignored A letter written to the committee by Representative Willett urging that his speech should remain on record accom panied the report. The report declares that it would seem that "the peculiar constitutional duties of the house in relation to the power of Impeaching the president do not include a clear line of distinction between that criticism of acts and con duct necessary for performance of the constitutional duties of the house and criticism merely personal and irritat ing." It also claims that it is especially the duty of the house itself to pro tect the president "from that personal abuse, Innuendo or ridicule tending to excite disorder in the house itself and to create a personal antagonism on the part of the president toward the house, and which is not related to the power of the house under the consti tution to examine into the acts and conduct of the president." In his letter to the committee Mr. Willett claims that he did not trans cend the rules of the house. The resolution recommended by the special committee for adoption by the house reads: "Resolved. That the speech of Mr. Willett printed in the Daily Congres sional Record of January 18, 1909, con tains language improper, and in viola tion of the privileges of debate, and that the same be stricken from the permanent record." One Bill Favored Claiming that the enactment of the bill "is both wise and necessary," the house committee on public lands has reported favorably a bill introduced by Mr. Mondell (Wyoming) authorizing the secretary of the interior to have surveys or retracements of public lan;ls made whenever he may deem it essen tial after investigation. It was formerly the custom to accept the sworn statements of surveyor's without first examining the survey, and the work was often carelessly done. Because of the inability to define boun daries the government finds it difficult to dispose of some of its public lands without a resurvey. Under the present law one must re sort to a private bill before congress to have a certain piece of land re traced, and it is the purpose of the bill to put the matter of resurvey at the discretion of the secretary of the In terior. It is provided that no resurvey may be executed which would impair the bona fide rights of any claimant affect ed by such survey. J. T. PRYOR, President Cattle Raisers' Association of Texas YOUTH VANISHES IN CHINATOWN SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS IN A MYSTERIOUS MANNER Goes Sightseeing with Two Girls and Leaves Th^m to Make In quiry—ls Not Seen Again Rolland Poston of Boise, Idaho, aged 21 years, son of a prominent contractor, and who came here from Kansas two weeks ago to make his home in this city with his mother, Mrs. Ella Poston, dropped from sight in Chinatown Sun day night last in a most mysterious manner, and to date the police have been unable to find any trace of him. Young Poston and his mother are the owners of property at 532 Benton way, Los Angeles, and came here to take possession of the property and to make their home here. Sunday night last, in company with Miss Ciceley McKennon of 2523 Belle vue avenue and Miss Lena Hancock of 721 Solano avenue, he went to China town to witness the ceremonies of the ope* ing of Chinese New Year. After the young people had wandered around Chinatown for a short time Poston left the young women in the curio store of the Huey company on Marchessault street and asked them to wait for him for a few minutes until he inquired as to where they could go to see some of the "real life" in the Chinese quarter. He stepped out of the place and was swallowed up in the crowd whien packed the narrow sidewalk. From that time he has not been seen. The young women waited in the.store until 10 o'clock for him to return, and at that hour concluded to go home. Girls Much Alarmed Misses McKennon and Hancock were very much alarmed at the unexpected absence of their escort and finally se cured the services of a young Chinese, who escorted them to a street car, from which they transferred to a Tem ple street car and got home. They at once reported the disappear ance of young Poston, and while no inquiry was made that night, the next day his mother attempted to find trace of him. Neither Mr?. Poston nor the police have found any trace of the young man from the time he left the curio store. Mrs. Poston stated last night that her son carried only a little money with him, and she could conceive of no rea son why he should go away. She is fearful that he has been enticed into some place and. either made prisoner or done away witn, but for what motive she does not venture to guess. The police were informed of the ab sence of the young man last night, and Sergeant Charles Sebastian of the Chi natown squad had the Chinese quar ter combed for trace of him. Although the search was a most thor ough one, no news of the young man was found. It is believed by the police a clew to his whereabouts will be found today. SEA CAPTAIN EXONERATED FROM BLAME FOR WRECK Charges of Cowardice and Neglect in Star of Bengal Disaster, Cost, ing 111 Lives, Were Unfounded SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 26.—Capt. Erwin Farrer of Seattle received no tice yesterday that he and Capt. Pat rick Hamilton had Been exonerated of charges of cowardice and neglect in connection with the wreck of the can nery bark Star of Bengal and the loss of 111 lives on Coronation island, Alaska, September 20 last. The decision was rendered by United States Inspectors Whitney and New hall at Juneau. Capt. Farrer was mas ter of the tug which was towing the Bengal, but was compelled to cut the hawser and seek safety. Capt. N. Wagner of the Star of Ben gal preferred the charges against the tug boats, but the inspectors exonerat ed Farrer and Hamilton, vindicating their actions. Senator Newlands Re=elected CARSON, New, Jan. 26.—United States Senator Francis G. Newlands, Democrat, who had been chosen by popular vote to succeed himself, was today eledected by both houses of the legislature voting separately. In the senate he received 17 votes, two mem bers not casting their ballots. The as sembly gave him its full vote of 48. The Republicans stood by their agree ment to abide by the popular vote and placed no candidate in nomination. SLXGJLE COPIES: Br7S i &«7^&* DWIGHT B. HEARD, President Arizon Cattle Growers' Association COUNCIL IRATE AT LAW'S DELAY VOICES ITS SENTIMENTS ON MEXICAN CASE Communication from Nevada Miners' Union Elicits Strong Expressions as to Treatment of Alleged "* Revolutionists "It's a shame!" said President Pease. "Simply outrageous!" exclaimed Councilman Ciampitt, his voice trem bling with indignation. • "Unfortunately," said Councilman Dromgold, "we have no jurisdiction in the matter and all we can do is to ex press our feelings." This was the spirit in which the city council received today a communica tion from the Bonanza miners' union No. 235 of Rhyolite, Nev., asking it to use its influence in securing a speedy trial for the three alleged Mexican revolutionists, Ricardo Flores Magon, Antonio Villareal and Liberado Rivera, who have been held in jail some fifteen months. The communication was signed by the president, financial sec retary and recording secretary of the organization. The letter stated that the three Mexicans were political refugees from Mexico and that the only crime with which they had been charged was that "they had taken an active stand against an oppressive and despotic form of government." It went on tc say that in doing so they had only followed the precepts taught every free-born Amer ican citizen at his mother's knee. Members of the council showed themselves entirely familiar wath the case and all were outspoken in their denunciation of such a travesty on justice. President Pease and Council man Ciampitt being specially emphatic. But the council has no jurisdiction over federal cases, and finally decided on referring the communication to the Mexican consul. It considered such action would show to some extent its sentiments, and that as it was power less in the matter, such a course was better than a mere filing of the letter. CAUSE OF COLLISION WITH LINER REPUBLIC REVEALED Agents of Ship Which Rammed Pala= tial Steamer, Causing Her to Sink, Issue' State* ment NEW YORK, Jan. 26.—A statement as to the cause of the Nantutket col lision between the White Star liner Re public and the Italian liner Florida was issued today by C. B. Richards & Co., agents of the Florida. The statement saya: "The Florida was proceeding slowly when the fog whistles of another steamer, which afterward proved to bo the Republic, were heard by the of ficers and lookouts off the starboard bow of the Italian steamer. "The engines on the Florida" were re versed and two signals of the whistles were Mown, indicating that the engines were going- astern. The collision never theless took place, the bow of the Florida striking the port side of the Republic somewhat aft of amidships, causing serious damage to both steam ers. "When the Republic became visible through the fog she was crossing the bow of the Florida from starboard to port and running at high speed. The helm of the Florida was promptly put to starboard, hoping to swing the bow of the Florida to starboard and to assist in averting the danger of a col lision. The other steamer, however, was running so test that the vessels collided. "The published statements that there was a misunderstanding of orders on the bridge of the Florida are not true. The orders given by the captain were promptly .and properly executed." Local Option Bill Passed BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 26.—The local option bill passed the house today. It is expected the bill will pass the senate. CENTS PETITIONS FOR RECALL RAPIDLY BEING FILLED LEAGUE HAS LARGE FORCE OF CANVASSERS OUT PRO-HARPER DOCUMENTS ARE SHOWN TO UNWARY Mayor's Friends Endeavor to Make Showing by Circulating LisN- in Drinking Resorts and Obtain. ing Worthless Signatures MUNICIPAL, LEAGUE workers in charge of the recall campaign feel greater encouragement each day as they see the outcroppings of sentiment in favor of the movement. As one result of the strong public do sire to see Mayor Harper recalled so many volunteers to circulate petitions came forward that the committee in charge of headquarters was able to send out nearly twice as many men cm had been anticipated. Forty-five experienced canvassers re ceipted for petitions and went after sig natures yesterday, and others were in structed and told to report this morn ing. The canvassers who will be pai 1 by the league were sent into the busi ness district, while volunteers were given streets in residence precincts, usually near their homes. In addition to the canvassers sent out for day work another force will be set at work in the eveiiings to catch the voters who may not have an op^ irtunity to sign petitions while at their work. If necessary toward the close of the work men will be placed with, tables at prominent street corners to obtain signers. This idea was tried with the charter amendment petitions and was found to work admirably. York of Checking Begun The wrork of checking has already been started. As soon as a petition,, i 3 filled and sworn to it is checked over and entered and then taken to the great register for comparison. Every name is recorded in a blank book for a comparison which will give a knowl edge of any duplication. The canvasser must sign a receipt on a card which is filed in an index and on which a complete record of his progress is kep*\ With this and other records it is pos sible for the campaign committee to maintain a daily balance sheet of the status of the campaign. The laughing stock of the campaign is the petition against the recall beinj? circulated by the "bosom friends." It is ungrammatical enough to be humor ous, aside from the fact that it is without standing. The object is ap parently to secure many signatures to substantiate a claim that thousands are for Harper, thus searing timid voters. To accomplish this all sorts of sub terfuges have been resorted to. One circulator was seen to write several names on his "fake petition." Another secured the signatures of four team sters who were in a Main street sa loon in a state of intoxication. They had come in from the country and nona was a voter. Another man with a "fake" came into a place where work ingmen congregate and started a dis cussion regarding the recall. He found so much foeling in favor of ousting Mayor Harper that he kept his "peti tion" in his pocket and made no effort to obtain any signatures. Canvassers with the "fake" were yesterday representing it to be a pe tition in favor of the recall when talk ing with men whom they thought might thereby be induced to sign it. This method is not often used, as most of the canvassing for the "fake" has been in the saloons and dives, but if tho canvasser believes it will gain a sig nature he does not hesitate to resort to the deception. League Exercises Care In strong contrast to the disrepu table methods of the workers for the "fake petition" is the care exercised by the canvassers who have been sent out by the Municipal league. This was commented upon frequently by men who were asked to sign it yesterday. Every man is first asked if he is "a qualified elector and whether he is in favor of the recall. If competent to sign the petition and willing to do so he is requested to sign the petition if he has not already signed another. The can vassers are strictly instructed on theso points, and with every petition goes a concise but thorough set of directions for securing names in compliance with the charter provision on the recall. Men continued to come to the league headquarters at 402 Equitable bank building yesterday to place their sig natures to petitions. Others inquired regarding the regulations concerning registration. Men who have business interests in Los Angeles but live out side the city limits frequently express their regret at their inability to sign petitions and vote to recall Mayor Harper. The public interest in the recall ques tion continues unabated, and it is the chief topic of conversation in all ave nues, second if at all only to the com ing charter amendment election. In all sections of the city it seems to be conceded that the answer has been definite to the question, "Is vice pro tected In Los Angeles?" The ability of the Municipal league to obtain enough signatures to bring about submission of the recall is everywhere taken for granted. EIGHT JURORS ACCEPTED FOR TRIAL OF CALHOUN Good Progress Made Yesterday Im paneling Men to Decide Fate of Alleged Bribe Giver SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26.—Eight jurors had been temporarily passed to try Patrick Calhoun upon an indict ment charging bribery when todays session of the trial came to an end. Three citizens were accepted today from among the sixteen who faced the interrogating attorneys at the opening of the day, and the progress made established a record as far as the case is concerned. With the acceptance of the third juror today, the third panel of talesmen was exhausted, and Judge Lawlor late in the afternoon undertook the pre liminary examination of the sixty-five men comprising the fourth panel.