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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
[By Associated Press.

NJ EW ORLEANS, Sept 20.-Much
~ damage to property, interruption
~ of traffic and the shutting off OF
telegraphic communication were the
results today of tropical storm strik-
ing the gulf coasts of Louisiana and
Mississippi.
No lives were lost as far as can be
ascertained.
At o'clock the local office of the
United States weather bureau stated
the full intensity of the hurricane in
this section apparently had not been
reached.
The barometer continues to fall. In
dications are that the storm Ia rapidly
moving northwestward.
While nearly all points along the
Mississippi coast felt the force or the
hurricane, the wind apparently attained
its greatest velocity between Lake
Catherine and Wayeland, Miss.
The principal damage done in New
Orleans was the partial destruction of
the big horticultural hall at Audobon
park today.
At o'clock p. m. the wind attained
n velocity of forty-seven miles an hour,
and the barometer was still falling.
It Is said the water of Lake Borgne
has been driven inland for more than
mile and the residents of st. Bernard
and Plaquemine parishes have been
forced to flee to higher ground.
About four miles of the Louisville "
Nashville railroad tracks in the vicinity
Of Chefrnenteur were under water this
afternoon.
Wire Communication Is Lost
With New Orleans entirely stripped
of wire communication and reports
coming from points along the gulf be-
tween Pascagoula, Miss, and Pensa-
cola, Fla, of high tides and winds OF
hurricane velocity, it was apparent to-
night the gulf storm that struck that
section early today has scored heavily
in property damage if not in loss OF
life.
No advices have been received from
New Orleans since o'clock this aft.
ernoon.
At that time the Associated Press
was informed the piling up of the gulf
waters at the mouth of the Mississippi
river had already caused a rise of
three feet at New Orleans, result un>
precedented. The present stage of the
river and the height of the levee will
admit of much greater rise without
much damage to New Orleans, but the
large number of villages scattered be-
tween the city and. the gulf coast likely
will suffer severely
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21

IN HE hundreds of men active In the
Lakes to the Gulf Deep Water
- ways association are determined
to impress upon President Taft the ne
cessity of improving the Mississippi
river so as to restore steamboat traffic
by the time the Panama canal opens.
Farseeing persons who are acquainted
with the situation believe that the ca
nal will change the commercial map
of the United States One of these is
William F. Saunders, secretary Of the
Waterways association, who has been
working for months on plans to enter
tain the president when he descends
the MissLssippi on his present trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
]. D. HOOKER'S
NEPHEW LOST
NOT SEEN SINCE He FAILED
TO PASS AT STANFORD
Young Man Left ostenslbIy for Berk-
eIey, but He Has Not Been
Heard from Since
September I
LBy Associated Press.l

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal,
Sept. 20,-Mystery wells the present
whereabouts of H. D. Hooker of Los
Angeles, who left here September 1,
after an unsuccessful attempt to enter
the freshman class
His uncle, j. d. Hooker. has written
students here asking them to co-ope-
rate with him in locating the young
man, whose personal effects are still
in the boarding house he selected,
When Hooker left. presumably for
Berkeley, he said he would try to en-
ter the University of California If its
requirements would permit.
Since then neither his friends here
nor his relatives in the south have re-
ceived word from him.
At the home of John D. Hooker, 325
West Adams street. last night moth
ing could be learned about the dis
appearance of the young man.
A woman who came to the door ad-
mltted that II. d. Hooker is a nephew
of John d. Hooker, but said that the
elder man was asleep and could not
be disturbed, and that she personally
knew nothing about the matter.
John d. Hooker is one of the best
known capitalists in Los Angeles. He
is vice president of the Baker Iron
works and a stockholder and director
in several of the large financial in
stitutions of the city. He also is a
large land owner and was a principal
In the water litigation instituted by
the city to obtain primary rights to
all the water of the Los Angeles river
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
STORM SIGNALS CAUSE
VESSELS OFF FLORIDA
TO HURRY TO SHELTER

PENSACOLA, Fla. Sept. 20.-The
wind this afternoon increased to hur-
ricane speed and the weather bureau
displayed hurricane signals. All ves-
sells in the bay hurried to shelter.
Ocean going steamers in the bay put
out ali possible extra anchors. Sew
eral barges loaded with lumber lost
their cargoes and two were sunk near
the western beach. Long RATS of
timber have been carried from storage
booms and are adrift in the bay.
Residents of Woolsey and Warning
Continued ON Page Two
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
COMMISSION ORDERS
TRIAL OF BROADHEAD

Furthermore, the record of the
recent trial of Capt. Broa1head, as
we'll as the report of the grand jury
filed in March, 1909, show such in
competency and gross neglect OF
duty on his part as to demand his
removal for the good of the serv-
fee, and we now specifically charge
said Capt. Broadhead, first, with
incompetency,-s second, with neglect
of duty in his failure to comply
with rule of the rules and regula-
tions governing the police depart
ment in failing to enforce the law
relating to the suppression of gam
bling and the social evil during the
first half of the year 1908 and 1909
when such gambling and prostitu-
'tion were conducted in the city Of
Los Angeles in an open, fragrant
and notorious manner
Topham Presents Report
Not only were the formal charge:
preferred. but Commissioner John Top
ham, who had been appointed com
mittee of one to investigate the evil
1ence against Broadhead, presented his
report to the commission last night
This report was as follows;
Your committee, appointed to ex-
anime the records of the recent trial
OF the People VS.. Thomas H. Broad
head and to inquire into the mat
ters developed in said trial and to
report to this committee as soon as
practicable concerning such mat
ters, with his recommendation as to
what action should be taken in re-
lation thereto by this commission,
begs leave to report as follows:
I have carefully examined the
transcript of the evidence intro
duced in the said trial of the Peo-
pie VS.. Broadhead, and I find In
said evidence positive statements
by witnesses of the unhampered
existenceof the social evil in certain
districts in the city Of Los Angeles
during the years 1907, 1908 and 1909,
and also the statement of one wit
ness to the effect that he was pro-
tected in the conduct Of his red
light or disorderly district by said
Thomas H. Broadhead, captain Of
police.
And I find in said record also the
statement by said Thomas II.
Continued on Page Two
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
GALE DAMAGES
SEVERAL GULF
COAST STATES
TROPICAL STORM RACES IN
THE SOUTH
NO LIVES ARE REPORTED TO BE
LOST IN HURRICANE
Much Property Is Ruined and Tele-
graphic Communication Is Shut
OF In Louisiana and Mis-
slsslppI Sections

BILOXI, Miss, Sept. 2O.-The gulf
storm struck this city early today. 1t Is
estimated that $4,000 to $50 900 prop
erty damage has been done. Seven hum
dred and fifty feet of the track of the
Gulf Coast Traction company Is washed
away and another 100 feet is gone near
the soldiers home.
All the bathhouses and piers along the
beach from Gulfport to the home Of
United States Senator Money, a distance
of four miles, have been swept out.
One schooner has been wrecked and
200 shrimp boats are out In the storm.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21

the calmest composure. Governor
Johnson was born in st. Peter, Mimi,
on July 28 1861. His parents were very
poor. and at the age of 12 the respon-
slbilities of the family fell upon him.
He obtained employment in Mime
sofa newspaper office, and his sterling
qualities and indomitable energy
brought him into prominence even be-
fore he cached manhood.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21

were necessary until finally he was
confronted with the necessity of having
a deeR< abscess removed or face
a slow and torturing death. He ac-
cepted the conditions with the same
undaunted courage that had marked
every crisis in his rugged life. Follow
ing the ordeal, which veteran surgeons
declared was one of the most terrible
they had ever witnessed, he displayed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21

LII who came in contact with Gov.
n John A. Johnson of Minnesota, in
IA Guiding the surgeons who operat-
ed on him and the nurses who attend
ed him, were amazed at the fortitude
he displayed under the surgical ordeais
which he underwent. The first opera
ton for intestinal trouble was per-
formed about fifteen years ago, ana
thereafter from time to time others
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
FOREIGN

Crown price OF Germany in auto runs into
6-year-old boy and latter's skull fractured;
kaisers son says If lad RECEIVERS he will pro-
vide for his future.
Berlin. says German admiral Will not
claim PRECEDENCE over British admiral at
Hudson Fulton festival.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
COAST

Waitress in San Francisco who slew her
2-year-old boy found not guilty by jury.
Glass workers in San Francisco when de-
and strike.
Sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellow of
United States and Canada open convention
al Seattle
Fopmer chief of Seattle field division of
unItdd States land office says he shall pub
lish evidence in Cunningham coal land cases.
Surveyors claim thirty miles of boundary
line between Alaska and Canada never will
be surveyed because of glaciers and high
peaks.
President of Canadian Pacific railroad
says company will put vessels to the
orient from Vancouver.
Two electric cars collide in subway at
Fresno and seven persons are injured
Supreme court of California takes case in
volving titles to tideands under advisement.
Postmaster General Hitchcock in talk at
Seattle outlines plans for reduction Of postal
deficit.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Tuesday; light north wind changing
to south. Maximum temperature yes
terday, 76 degrees; minimum, So de-
grees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
LOCAL

Police Captain Thomas H. Broadhead or
dered to face another trial at the hands of
tho police commission on charges OF incom-
potency and neglect OF duty.
Prominent men will discuss failure to sell
school bonds at meeting called for tonight by
officials of City club.
State division unanimously indorsed at meet
ing of businessmen; call issued for mass
meeting to be held Oct 5.
Broker 'Hurry-up'' Harry Brown held to
superior court on charge of passing worthless
check.
Superintendent E. c. Moore of city schools
notifies board of supervisors that appeal from
school bonds decision has been withdrawn.
Count George L. de Troost demands divorce
from wife on ground of cruelty and desertion.
Ringing Brothers circus parade scheduled
to leave grounds for downtown district at
10 o'clock this morning.
Strong effort will be made today to induce
council to repeal ogmuzzling ordinance.
Council provides ten deputies to make thor
ough canvass of city to collect dog licenses
shriners plan novel initiation and barbe-
cue at Avalon, Catalina, October 2.
Sixty-flve voting machines that cost coun-
ty taxpayers nearly 5000 ordered by super
vsors to be sold for old junk.
Contracts for catering and decorations at
ecutive committee
Convention of California Retail Grocers and
Merchants association opens In Los Angeles.
Nephew of John d. Hooker local capitalist,
mysteriously disappears from Stanford uni
versty.
State and county tax rate for 19o9-10 re-
duced from S1.10 to 80 cents per 500.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
Spanish Advance on Moors

MADRID, Sept. 20.-It is officially
announced that the Spanish troops at
Melilla have commenced their advance
against the MoorR
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
EASTERN

Taft receives great ovation at Omaha
while on his way to Denver and the Pacific
coast states.
Bryan replies to Senator Bailey Of Texas
and denies defeat due to lack Of tax on raw
material
Foreign warships and representatives ar
rive at New York to attend Hudson-Fulto
celebration.
Husband at Cleveland refuses to loan wife
$500 to save her from going to penitentiary.
Fierce hurricane in gulf of Mexico does
much damage to property on coast Of Louis
ianh and Mississippi.
Courts of Chicago make investigation of
charges that jury commissioners office Is
guilty of wrong practices.
Rector of church in Dayton, Ohio, invites
men to come to afternoon services, and
says they may smoke during meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21

ROCHESTER,, MINI, Sept. 20, $50 p.
m.-''We can see that Gov. johnson has
failed In the last half hour. We have
not told him that he Is going to die, for
he may rally. He has done it before"
-Drs. Charles and William Mayo.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21

ROCHESTER,, Mimi, Sept. e0.--Dr.
Judd at IL o'clock said that Gov. john
son would last only another hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21

1:15 o'clock DIR. Mayo said: "There Is abb
solutey no hope. However, the COVER
nor will not die for several hours Jet,
possibly not before O'Clock"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21
GOVERNOR
BREATHES
Ills LAST
John A. Johnson Expires
from Operation
END COMES AFTER YEARS OF
MUCH SUFFERING
NATION MoURNs LOSS OF ONE
OF GREAT LEADERS
Democratic Champion Expires az
Rochester, MInn.. Following Series
of Complicated Attacks from
Intestinal Troubles

ROCHESTER,, Minn., Sept. 30. 5ssOs--
BY DR.. McNevin; Gov. JOhnson's pulse is
1873, respiration ss to 20. The governor
evidently Is dying.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-21

ROCHESTER, Mimi, Sept.
21-3: 80 a. m.-Governor John
A. Johnson died this morning at
$40 o'clock, after long strug
gle with death. Several times
previously it was thought the
chief executive had breathed his
last, but his great vitality assert
ed itself and he rallied.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-11-05
REGISTRATION NOTICE

The registration books of Pullman
close on November 16. All voters
can register up to that time For
the primary election you may regis
ter up to the night of Novem Der 8
(the primary being held on Novem-
br - and for the local option cleo
ton which will be held on November
30, voters can register up to Novem-
Der &c. The law requires that the
registration books in incorporated
towns be closed 20 days before any
general election, and the general city,
election will be held on December Z.
There are only about 800 voters reg
tstered in Pullman and there is need
of much work in getting voters to
register if anything like a full vote is
cast at the local option, city or pri-
mary elections. Every one who is
not registered should do so before
November 8, as they must register
not later than the evening of Nov
ember to vote at the primary on
November 3.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-11-05
j. }. HILL BUYS THE INLAND

The controlling interest in the In
land Emipre electric railroad sys-
TEN has been bought by the j. J.
Hill interests. Just what effect this
will have on the management of the
road is problematical 1t is feared
by many thu it will mean that the
road will not be extended to Pull
man. Hill is the controlling spirit
in the Northern Pacific and has no
reason for reaching Pullman with
another line, without it should be
to get share of the business be-
tween here and ColfaX, and in the
Spring fiat and Union fiat districts
which now goes to the 0. r. & n.
road. One thing is certain and that
is that the Inland will be made an
important feeder for the Great North
ern and Northern Pacific roads.
Whether or not it will be extended
to Pullman is an open question which
time alone will solve, and whether
or not such an extension would bene-
fit the town is equally open to dis
cussion. Many believe that the eX-
tension of the road to Pullman would
injure the town and there are many
who have long cherished the hope
that it will not be extended to Pull
man.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-11-05
w, 5. c. BEATS CHENEY

The second team of Washington
State College gave the Cheney Nor
NAL team good drubbing on the To-
cal grounds last Friday, the score
standing II to in favor of w. S. c..
The two points credited to Cheney
were given them by a blunder of
Langdon, one of w. S. C.'s star
players, who got the ball on a for
ward pass and losing his bearings"
ran across his own goal, instead of
crossing Cheney's goal, thus making
a 'touchback' which was counted a
safety" for Cheney, and gave that
team the only points it got in the
game. w. S. G. clearly outplayed the
School ma'ams" on a muddy field
and before a small but enthusiastic
audience.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-11-05
w. S. C.'s PROBABLE LINEUP

For the game at Moscow today the
lineup of Washington State College
will probably be: Laird center
Fishback, Harter and Engelhorn,
guards; Deaner and Hunter, tackles
Miner and Galbraith, ends: Foran,
quarter Captain Cave, Buck and
White, halves; and Dewitt, full. The
game will be divided into either 80 or
3 5-minute halves.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-11-05
TRUMAN ASKS DIVORCE

James Truman, the blacksmith,
has brought suit against Mrs. Tru-
man for divorce on the grounds of
incompatability of temper. NJ S.
lamar is attorney for Truman. Mr..
and Mrs. Truman are well known in
Pullman, where both were living at
the time they were married about
three years ago. Mrs Truman has
lived in Pullman 5 years.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-11-05
TO RUN EXCURSION TRAIN

The Northern Pacific railroad has
arranged to run special train to
Moscow for the foot ball game to-
day (Friday) and the train will leave
the Northern Pacific depot at
o clock and returning, will leave Mos
cow Immediately after the game. A
guarantee was made by Manager
Jones, of the Athletic Association in
order to get the train.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-11-05

An open meeting for the purpose
of awakening interest in the local
option election to be held in Pull
man on November 80, was held in
the Methodist church Tuesday nj ght.
Committees were appointed to make
a canvas of the town and urge all
who are known to be in sympathy
with local option to register and
vote at the Novem Der election
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-11-05
TO GIVE MINSTREL SHOW

The Pullman Commercial Club is
planning to give a minstrel show on
November 16. A professional actor
has been employed to train the bud
ding genius of the clubs member
ship, and to manage the show which
will, without doubt, be one of the
best attractions of the season.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-11-05
PULLMAN PRODUCE PRICES

Wheat is stronger than last week.
Local buyers are offering Gle for
bluestem; 92c for Fortyfold; soc
for club and 72c for red Russian
Oats are selling for $120 and bar
ley for $1.15. The market is strong
and it is believed that higher prices
can be obtained. Little grain is be-
ing sold. Farmers are holding for
higher prices.
Eggs are worth 50 cents per dozen
and are scare at that price. Hogs
are still worth seven cents, live
weight, while beef, chickens, potatoes
and other produce are worth about
the same as last week.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-09-25
WORTH REMEMB ERING.

Saddle grating is used for small
plants, the stock being cut to a wedge
and the scions cut and set upon the
wedge. In splice grating of the sim
plest form the two parts are cut across
diagonally and laid together, being tied
together with string and waxed. 1t
is useful for soft or tender wood which
will not admit Of splitting.
BY separating the roosters from the
hens after the breeding season their
vitality as breeders will be strength
ened. If kerosene is rubbed lightly on
their feathers they will not fight and
will soon become acquainted with each
other.
A horse that will walk steadily five
miles an hour will cover the same
ground in a day with much less IA
tigue than one that trots half the time.
We do not sufficiently appreciate the
value and capability of good, fast walk
ers.
Land burned over almost always
comes up with an inferior growth.
such as gray birch, wild cherry and
soft maple. Such land offers the most
hopeful chances for cheap improve
ment through seeding or planting
pieces and cutting the other trees in
few years.
An odor will be observed in the milk
if silage is fed to cows a short time
before milking, but if given shortly
after milking the silage smell cannot
be detected.
1t will mean loss to the farmer to
have the COW afraid of him. 1t is a
loss every time she is frightened. To
run a COW to pasture is like throwing
money away. A cow in any way wor-
ried will not do her best. The COW
that is made pet of will make money
for its owner. The milk of fright
ened or abused COW is poisonous.
Pay an occasional friendly visit to
the little trees set this spring Rub off
unnecessary sprouts and make sure
that no label wires have been left on
the trees to choke them.
Nearly every farmer has more or less
tillage land that is too sour for best
crop production. He would try the ef-
feet of lime on an acre or two If he
knew that the specially prepared form
of lime can be spread easily on land
without any disagreeable effects on the
user or any troublesome preparation
of the material
A good horse and wagon, neat clothes,
clean packages and polite manners nat
urally go with a choice retail trade in
farm products.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-09-25
Millions of Onions.

Fourteen million bushels Of onions
were raised in the United States last
year, and so great was the demand thar
100000 bus Is more were imported
from Spain. Egypt, Bermuda and
the south sea islands. The value OF
Americas crop was $10,000.o0o and
the department of agriculture believes
that of 1909 should be worth twice as
much. 1t has just issued a bulletin on
the subject as a gentle reminder to
the average farmer and truck grower
that they are overlooking the onion
as If any one could do such a thing.
For many centuries this vegetable
thrived only in the valleys and low
lands, but improved agricultural meth
DDS have made it possible to raise 1t
with profit on the hilltops. The Ber-
muda variety is being grown with
tremendous success in all of the south
ern states. especially along the gulf
coast. Each succeeding year brings
new ideas as to marketing. and the
danger of having the fruit rot in
transit is fast becoming a thing OF
the past.