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22 WILSON FALLS IN PIT HE DUG FOR ONE KYTKA Boas Suspect's Bait Was So Strong of Scent That It Failed Utterly From Cage Writer of "Poison Letter" Begs Clemency and Seeks Probation Still maintaining that he did not kill Henry Boas in this city neaTly three years ago and begging clemency from the officials of San Jose and the district attorney of Santa Clara county. John Walter Wilson, selfconfessed writer of the "poison letter" In the Boas case, who is now held on several charges of forgery, has been trac-ped in an attempt to deceive those Interested in his prosecution. The laid by Wilson to involve the who furnished the most damaging circumstantial evidence against him in two trials for murder in this city just been uncovered and the authorities of. San Jose have been informed. The entire case of the-prosecution in trials of Wilson here rested for the most part upon the theory that Wilson wrote the letter in which.

the strychnine was sent to Boas, made certain entries to cover his tracks in the bo-ks of the electrical company where was employed by Boas and "committed many forgeries as part of the scheme. Theodore Kytka, a expert, was engaged by th? prosecution and developed positively that Wilson was the man who had written the "poison letter." He aleo showed that the mailing cancellation stamp on the envelope containing the letter had been forged. Wilson's denial of the findings of Kytka was accepted as the truth by the jury in the second trial and the defendant was acquitted. The recent confession by Wilson caused the authorities nere to investigate the case more closely even than before, and Wilson is shown in an effort further to complicate the situation. BET TRAP FOR KYTKA On January 5, following his arrest In Sa'a Jose on a charge of having written an-3 passed fictitious checks, Wilson sat in his cell in the city prison in that city and addressed- a letter to Kytka which seemingly had (for its purpose thrt enlisting of Kytka's aid both financially and in the, fight that the writer was making to be granted probation.

The letter asked, for Kytka's assistance, but specified the condition that it ihould be given only after the admission that Wilson wrote the "poison letter" had been made, "if such admission is All requests made by Wi son rested on the condition that they should be granted only in the event that the confession was given to District Attorney Free of Santa Clara county. Th-s letter spoke particularly, about those" who had been; instrumental in the conduct of his long regal battle in the courts to plan an acquittal under the Boas murder charge- and charged them with having deserted him after his discharge from the Ingleside county jail. He complained to Kytka that these persons had neglected to keep their promise to obtain employment for him upon the termination of the case: This was the reason he assigned for the commission of the forgery crimes in San San Francisco Evening Post led the fight for Wilson's acquittal. The prisoner, although previously expressing to many his hatred for the man who unravelled the intricate forgery features of the Boas case, concluded his letter of January 5 by asking Kytka to send him $20. Then he sat down in his cell to await the result of his "latest move.

OTHERS SPOILED THE BAIT The letter fell into the hands of the officials here and they decided to play a waiting game also. They saw that Wilson did not, get an answer-to the letter. Four days went by, and on January 9 Wilson made the confession that he was the one who had written the letter in which- Boas received the poison that killed him. Two days later Assistant District Attorney Maxwell McNutt went to San Jose and conferred with District Attorney Free. It was then that he learned that negotiations had been opened with Wilson for the confession immediately after his arrest.

Having knowledge of the January 5 to Kytka, framed to depend upon the conditions so carefully-set forth in it, McNutt was surprised to learn that previously Wilson practically had made the he, sought to cause Kytka to believe he merely had under consideration." It developed that Wilson had made three exemplars" of his handwriting in ink. duplicating on envelopes the specimens used against him at the Boas murder trial. These envelopes; addressed exactly like the Boas envelopes, in precisely the same handwriting. It is now McNutfs idea that Wilson conceived the plan of having Kytka send money to him that he might later make the charge that the handwriting expert had paid him: for the confession. When he wrote to Kytka he had already given certain information about the letter," and the missile now has all the (earmarks of a trap.

It is especially noteworthy, according to McNutfs deductions, that Wilson waited until 1 -four days after writing to the handwriting expert before; making the affidavit that he was the (writer "of the Boas (letter: In McNutfs opinion Wilson gave Kytka four days in which to take the bait and then pulled up his line and went to ether DR. SNOW WOULD TEST VACCINATION PROBLEM rotate Official Differs With the Clovis School Trustees Dispatch to The FRESNO, Jan. Dr. W. F.

Snow. the state board of health, could have his way the Clovis (school would remain open and a test would be made of the vaccination problem. There are a number of smallpox cases; in the town. Z( Doctor Snow does not consider smallpox an epidemic because it can.bestopped by and said that he would': take the A matter with the state board of education, intimating, that he endeavor (to? have the state board (withhold; for the Clovis: school. He contends that the school' is; not closed by any legal act.

(In support of of Doctor Snow, Dr. T. Burks, county health: has issued an order to the school (trustees that they may open the school Monday. to do this. On New Year's i although was not formally open, the Hotel Sutter guests.

Cooke Wins His License To Clip Death's Beard Weldon B. Cooke. Oakland aviator, who won pilots license yesterday, his father and his sister, and the machine that bore him like a bird in Aeroplane Feels Touch of Master Hand and Rivals Gulls in Spectacular Flights OAKLAND, Jan. performing a series of graceful and difficult turns, glides and dips and complying successfully with all the requirements demanded by the Pacific Aero club, regarding distances, altitude, landings and figures, "Weldon B. Cooke, (the "young Oakland aviator, received his pilot's the officials of the club this afternoon at Adams point, at the same time earning the distinction of being the first aviator from California to obtain such a license.

into the air; from Adams point shortly after 3 o'clock, and after flying I around for. a time to get his and distances fixed, started on; the first of, his that of- performing a series of five figure eights be-' tween designated points on the course, which were about 1,640 feet apart. When he had attained an altitude' of about- 300 feet, the young birdman started out in a businesslike manner to execute the difficult (turns. With his engine working perfectly and the birdlike machine responding Instantly to his control, Cooke; circled far above the executing the required figures gracefully and maintaining an approximate altitude throughout the flight of 300 feet. (( MACHINE RESPONSIVE TO TOUCH After (executing five eights between the given points Cooke lowered; his planes and essayed the landing.

Thismust, according to the rules laid down by the club, be made distance' of 150 feet from a piece of sheeting laid down on the ground, and the aviator must shut off his motor landing and bring? his; machine a perfect stop within the required distance the marked spot. Swooping down as a bird. Cooke lighted easily and: lightly on the grass and had his aeroplane at a full stop within 38 feet of the "landing point, after having been in the air for minutes. The time for the full, seven laps was minutes, a little over 2 minutes to the lap. After a short rest, and without fixing his motor, Cooke started the propeller for the second part of the flight tests, making a beautiful start and (rising slowly; for altitude.

After reaching a height of about began the second: series of: his tests. An altitude of approximately 800 feet was maintained during the flight. After inscribing another series of seven figure eights in the atmosphere Cooke made another perfect (landing, within "nine and a half i feet: this 1 time of the cloth flag. The time the was a flat 10 minutes. Cooke was then escorted to the grandstand, where (Mayor Mott: presented ELEVEN SALOON MEN COMPLAINED AGAINST Only Three Fourteen al Firebaugh Escape Dispatch to The I' FRESNO, Jan.

McSwair today filed complaints with the boarc of supervisors against 11 saloon keepers in Firebaugh and asked that theii licenses be revoked because they are alleged to have broken (the closing ordinance. i( Only? three (saloons out iof the t'. 14 operatingi there; escaped The matter will be heard by the supervisors next Friday and Saturday. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 1912. him with a silver loving cup, the gift of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce in commendation of his daring arid success.

In a short speech the mayors congratulated the young Californian on his daring and brilliant work and extended him the well wishes of the citizens of Oakland or, his future success. (Cooke responded the cheers of the throng which gathered to witness his flight witn a (few simple words of thanks. (After the presentation of the trophy Cooke's mechanician, Dick Williams, also was presented with a handsome; bracelet watch. President J. C.

Irvine of the Pacific Aero club, under the auspices of which (the trial flights were held, then announced that Cooke had fully and successfully carried out all of the requirements of the club and 'that henceforth he was a professional aviator and pilot. Irvine: commended Cooke in the highest manner on his brilliant (work in the air, and "predicted a great future for; the young Calif ornlan in the; field of. aviation. Cooke's flights at Adams point today were considered among.the and the best executed; ever. made.

The sharp turns and (dips were made with surpassing -ease and grace; and brought the -birdman merited (applause and words of.surprise:from the' officials. Every landing and departure was done most gracefully, with never slip? Cooke, it was predicted, will soon be in the. front ranks among the aviators l. of the world, provided someunforeseen 7 accident so common among the of the science does not bring; his brilliant career to a "'(( GOING TO LOS ANGELES MONDAY Cooke' for Los Angeles, where he part; in the meet to be held there shortly. intends touring the his appearance in the southern city, and from there going east; to (compete in aviation meets there next- summer.

7 Cooke is an Oakland boy. a graduate of the University of California. He recently made a sensational (flight' from Elmhurst to. Mill Valley, "circling? high above Mount Tamalpais. This was the first time the( feat was ever essayed; by an Cooke's first experience in aviation acquired with (-(glider, it is only he(has been making flights in an aeroplane.

His machine -is' of the Curtiss type, with a Roberts and was made by the Diamond Aeroplane company in this state. The following members of the Pacific Aero club acted as Committee i on observation- William J. Drew, A. J. Ettler and Committee 00 T.

Sohaffer, J. A. A. Para and Knelling, 'G. T.

Slaughter XYChanejv LABOR LEADERS WANT -5 PUBLIC AT MEETING Building Trades Council Will Be Asked to Open Doors Dispatch to The FRESNO, Jan. (. labor leaders will make efforts (before the executive committee of the State Building Trades council tomorrow- to have the annual convention? which; opens in this "city open (to the public. Only, once before in the history of the I organization (was the annual convention open to the CHANGES IN CITY CHARTER OPPOSED Association Against Proposed Amendment Providing for Indeterminate Franchises Committees to investigate the proposed -purchase- of the Spring Valley. Water company: and to look into the.

matter of telephone rates and service were appointed -Friday evening" at a meeting of the Public Ownership association of San Francisco. It was also investigate the assessment of property owners jfor.the extension of transportation; facilities by the city instead of by the United: Railroads. The chief topic of discussion during the evening was the proposed amendments to the city charter which: would substitute indeterminate franchises for, the 25-year, and abolish the "(charter provisions on the eight-hour work 7 day 7 and minimum wages, for street railway employes. A protesting against amendments was -adopted. was decided that representatives of Zvarious civic: organizations will be asked to attend the meetings 'of; the association in the An election of officers for the ensuing year resulted President, Judge C.

E. first vice president, Edward P. E. vice Moore." president: of the California Women's Political league; corresponding- secretary, Albert L. Johnson; recording secretary, Mrs.

S. McKillican; treasurer. Richard Cornelius. RIVER IMPROVEMENT BONDS ARE UPHELD Issue Not Invalidated by Direct Taxation Vote Dispatch to The SACRAMENTO. Jan.

$75,000 river; improvement bonds'voted by Sac-, ramento legal by Superior (Judge; Shields today. Through an error: the form: of the ballot the gave an affirmative vote to both the bonds and direct taxation propositions, the bonds getting the larger vote. This did not invalidate the the court ruled. SENTIENCE IN FLEMING CASE IS POSTPONED Motion for a New Trial Will Be Made (January 19 Dispatch to The REDDING, Jan. J.

E. Barber the time for passing sentence on Daniel Fleming, found guilty of until; January 19. notwithstanding his decision yesterday that no further continuance would be allowed. At that time a motion for a'- new: trial will be made. CONTRACT TO REPAIR THE BEAR AWARDED Dispatch-to The MARE: ISLAND, Jan.

Moore Scott company of Oakland has been awarded the contract to repair, the revenue cutter Bear. VALLEJO THEATRICAL WORKERS FORM UNION i Dispatch to The VALLEJO? 13. branch of (the Theatrical Stages' Employes' Interna-: tion union of America has been formed I in this city. The union has 17 mem- I bers. SANTA BARBARA WILL GET FRUIT-GROWERS SACRAMENTO, Jan.

A. J. Cook, commissioner of horticulture, today announced: that the'next-state fruit growers'? convention; will be held Santa 12,13, and 14. Pish; Tush! Don't Say a Word About Nanki-Poo! Two Stockton favorites, who have leading parts in production of 'the Mikado," for charity's sake. JAPANESE PRINCE DUE IN STOCKTON He's "Going to Marry Yum Yum," and All for Sweet Charity's Sake Dispatch, to The STOCKTON, Jan.

Sullivan's Mikado," will be, presented at the Yosemite theater next. Monday and Tuesday evenings by local talent, the proceeds over to the Young Ladies' Aid society to for charitable purposes. Mrs. Edward Oullahan is the musicalfdirect- and C. M.

Pyke the stage director. Sixty well known and talented Stocktonlans are participating in the production. The cast of characters follows: The Sylvester Pearson Yum Yum Miss Clara Webb Pltti Beatrice Cohn Peep 800. Edna Collins Mrs. Irma: Ridley To.ten Nankl Poo (son of Wallace Harrison Poo Bah (Lord 'Elliott Pish.Tush.."; T.

Smith Knee- Ban Roy Schneider, chorus Sopranos Misses Clement, Lorraine Eleanor. Lorraine Mildred Happell, Dunne, Alzoe Koch. Esther Frances Pricker. Alpha Scovil, Sadie Sellick, Delia Dran.i. Ida Ida Johnson.

Edward-Mosher," Percy W. A. McCutcheon, Mrs. C. Hoffman.

Mrs. Sharoobrock. 7 :7 Pearl Gertrude Reynolds. Belle Ada Beatrice Kenvon Anderson;" Alma Meyers, Helen Heath. Aloha Lea, Elate Click.

Mrs. 5.., Scott, J. D. Tenors and Boyce." Markheim. M.

Ryan, Lvftle Coleman. J. D. Austin Whipple. Arthur: Hannegan.

'Clyde 'Wil- liam Lloyd Cohn.) Albert Graves. Dtrcy Albert Johnson, Irving Martin. Phillips. Percy' Hoi- lam. Charles George 'Davis: Joseph Kidd, Boy de Vol! and William Parks.

i i "ii BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED 1 BY TWO CENTENARIANS; Inmates of Hospital 109 and 110 Years Old Dispatch to The Jan. centenari- I ans their birthdays to- I gether'at(the county hospital: in (this city today. Thomas born in i Ireland, is years old, and: Joseph Benson, born in Canada," is 109 I old. I STANDARD OIL COMPANY TO BUILD AT VALLEJO Dispatch to The VALLEJO, Jan. Standard Oil company; today announced (that it a two story corrugated Iron building, a (pumping? station building and.

a large: oil' tank from the 'North Vallejo depot. The work will begin Monday. TAPS SOUNDED FOR SOLDIER SHERIFF Military Honors Are Paid by Comrades at Grave of the Late Harry N. Morse OAKLAND, Jan. N.

Morse, one of the most intrepid of the old regime of sheriffs- in the buried full military honors at Mountain View cemetery this The members of the; Oakland guard, (some of whom were active in its service ,50 years ago; when Morse was a attended the funeral. With them (was a detachment from Company Fifth N. G. successor to the Oakland guard, which gave; the volley salute and taps over the grave. (Members of the Morse patrol of Sari Francisco, which he founded, were- in attendance.

Active pallbearers were chosen from the Morse patrol, and honorary pallbearers were Mayor John Davie; Talieseri: Evans, W. S. Harlow, Harry- Dodge;" Thomas; Deasy and Arthur -Crellin. A large number of friends (followed the remains- to the (. (Services were held at the Morse-home at; New-ton' and Hanover avenues 'by Rev.

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