Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
MORRIS HAAS
SHOOTS BULLET
THROUGH HEAD
DRAMATIC SUICIDE STARTLES
SAN FRANCISCO
SURGEONS CONFIDENT PROSE-
cUToR WILL RECOVER
Missile Fired by Ex-convlct Is Lo-
Gated In Left MaxiIIary-5one
Not characterization
Sympathizes
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he pleaded guilty in the superior court
and was sentenced to two years in
prison.
Great Crowd Present
The meeting was presided over by
Mayor Taylor and speeches were made
by a number of leading citizens coun-
selling moderation, the observance OF
legal methods, and asking that full
support be given the prosecution In
its conduct of the graft cases.
Resolutions were passed as folloWS'
"That here and now we declare our
unwavering allegiance to law, and that
df the criminal law be found to be SO
framed as to permit the escape OF CIVIC
malefactors we shall see to it that the
law be amended; that If the lax ao-
ministration of the criminal law De
due TO misinterpretation by judges, we
shall see to it that men be placed upon
the bench capable of constituting the
law.
stBe it further, resolved, That we call
upon the supervisors to provide ade-
uuate funds for the district attorney
office to secure the detection, prosecu-
tion and conviction of criminals hlgh
or low, and the full protection or or
fcers in the discharge of their duties;
and be 1t further
'Resolved, That we demand the
truth from our public press, and shall
see to 1t that our people are informed
of the facts, that they may judge OF
those who, by lying and misrepresenta-
tion, are perverting pubic oplnlon'
Confidence Asserted
APE it further resolved, That we sol
emnlv assert our utmost confidence In
the law and abiding character OF
our peole; that we here declare our
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rendered us by the office of the DIS
frict attorney in the restoration OF
reputable and responsible government,
and that we stand firm in our deter
rnination to indorse and to aid that
office to the end that all persons ac-
cused of crime shall be fairly tried ana
that their guilt or innocence be hnalIy
established in accordance with the
provisions of law.
"To these ends we pledge ourselves
that our beloved city may be purged
of boodlers and grafters and be pet
Ter home for ourselves and our chill
dren.
BE it further resolved, That we
send word to our wounded champion
Thai MS labors for us are appreciated
and that his sufferings for our sake
are not in vain"
Extra police precautions were taken
10 preserve order at the meeting, a
large number of police being detailed
for the purpose. A force was also held
in reserve.
The meeting filled the large Dream
1snI rink and overflowed into the
street and adjoining park.
The kilograms received today from
President Roosevelt to Mrs. Heney and
Rudolph Spreckels were read at the
meeting and their sentiment was
heartily indorsed.
Heney Rests Well
The FIVE surgeons attending Francis
] Heney after their consultation to-
night stated that Mr.. Heney is resting
easy and his pulse, temperature and
respiration are practically normal
The bullet was located in the muscles
of the lower 1naxiliary. The bone was
not shattered, and the doctors say they
will perform an operation to remove
the bullet tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock.
Francis J. Heney underwent the sec
ond X-ray operation early this AFTER
noon in order that the physicians
might secure pictures of the exact To-
cation of the bullet lodged in his
throat The patient stood the ordeal
well and is conscious and resting cas-
lily.
Public Opinion Turns
Gained by the assurance that As
sistant District Attorney Francis j.
Heney, who was shot yesterday in
Judge Lawlor's court room, while in
the performance of his duty would re-
cover from his wound unless some
unforeseen condition developed, public
opinion was turned today toward the
formulation of concrete expression Of
a determination to continue with the
trial Of pending indictments for alleged
municipal corruption in the prosecu-