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Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

NT OW that publicity has been given
" to the fact that the extreme or
~ vice permeated the administra-
ton of A. C. Harper. and now that it
threatens to effervesce in repulsive,
although necessary, detail, public feel
ing in Los Angeles is becoming aroused
over the failure of the last grand jury
to accomplish results so easily OBJ
tanned by private citizens.
District Attorney Fredericks, who,
when the charges of protected vice
were first made public by Thomas l..
Woolwine, his deputy, preferred TO
treat them with contempt, designating
them as puerile, now seeks to place the
responsibility for the return by the last
grand jury under his charge or a some
what mild majority report. to the same
source. He contends that the pupilelty
given by Mr.. Woolwine to then exist
ing conditions caused those whose testi-
mony was needed to leave the city
and go beyond the reach of process
servers.
WooIwine Draws Contrast
Mr.. Woolwine, when shown the
statement of the district attorney iast
night. pointed out its inconsistency
when compared with the attitude ana
statements of Mr.. Fredericks imme-
diately proceeding and during the IN
vestigatiOn.
Apparently, the district attorney also
scents the outcome of affairs as tney
are. now progressing, and, with an evil
dent desire to number himself among
the winners, expresses the strongest
inclination to place the information,
published boldly or Inferred in the
newspapers in such a light before the
Judges of the superior court that they
cannot fail to realize the necessity for
quick responsive action, which will
mean the immediate call of special
grand jury.
The circumstances leading to the
situation in the oivic affairs of Los
Angeles were taken cognizance of by
the superior judges yesterday at a
meeting held in the chambers of w.
P. James, presiding judge. Conditions
as they have been revealed w>re dis
cussed at some length. and, while the
necessity for an Investigation was APP
parent, 1t was stated by Judge James.
after the close of the meeting, that
any evidence now regarded as pertinent
could be considered in June as well as
in the immediate future.
District Attorney Fredericks posi-
lively expressed the belief yesterday
that a special grand jury should be
called to Investigate charges, implied
or outspoken, which have led to the
resignation of Harper and Kern and
the probable relegation to private life
of other persons whose names now ap-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
MUST NOT CAST (
VOTE FOR SMITH
DROMGOLD OTHERWISE FREE
TO USE HIS JUDGMENT
Meeting sh2ys u"h0u"ded e"thu-
siasm for Alexander, Which Is
Considered Enough to Guide
Councilman

"It would be far better for your
interests and better for me If you
would not bind me to any prearranged
program, for / assure you that this Is
a. crucial period in the affairs of Los
Angeles, sld what may seem to be logi-
cal today may be rendered Impossible
tomorrow by circumstances. can only
assure you that, as in the past, l Will
--ork for the interests of my constit-
uents and the city at large. but know
ing the inside of conditions as they
ow exist I am in a position to judge
better than you what will be right 10
do AL l ask is that you repose the
same confidence in me that you have
previously, and my best endeavors VIII
be to uplift this city from the position
which circumstances have placed 1t
in"
Thus spoke r. w. Dromgold, coun-
Gilman from the First ward. at a citi-
zens' meeting in Woods hall, 5711 Pas
adena avenue, last night, when 12o
voters, representing five precincts of
the First ward, assembled to take ac-
tion and pass resolutions stating the
feeling and stand of the voters in the
burning mayoralty question.
Previous to Mr.. Dromgoid's remarks
a resolution had been offered to the
HleellHS iIlSITuCllIiS OOuilCiliiidi II iolii-
gold to support George Alexander for
mayor at the meeting at the council
Monday morning.
A long and bitter debate resulted
over the use of the word INSTRUCT. :"
an amendment having been made that
the word request" be used instead.
After two hours, during which at
least ten motions and substitute mo-
tions had been offered. debated and re-
jected, 1t was finally moved by George
Rice, member of the recall committee,
that Alexander be indorsed for the po-
sition of mayor of Los Angeles, but
that Mr.. Dromgold be allowed to use
his best Judgment In furthering the
interests of his constituents, with the
prohibitive clause that under no cir
cumstances he support or vote for
George A. Smith, the machine candi-
date for mayor.
For Alexander to a Man
The meeting abounded in enthusiasm,
and every person seemed to realize the
gravity of the present political situa-
tion, but that to a man they favored
Alexander was clearly evident, and
every mention of Alexanders name
brought out ringing cheers and ap-
plause
Councilman Dromgold said: fI
would not like to be recalled, nor would
any one else in office. but would like
to know what I am to be recalled for,
whether it Is for my past actions OF
for my future actions. 1t has been
intimated that l have been connu-
blating with the push. but this deny.
AS their associate in the council / have
come in touch with them, and as mem-
ber of the minority ] have to do the
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
COAST

Former messboy of hotel in San Francisco
held on charge of stealing purse, and suspected
of 500, 600 jewel theft.
Police of san Francisco capture alleged mall
box robber believed to be one of notorious
gang of bandits.
Patient operated on in San Francisco be-
comes raying maniac after leaving operating
table; physicians puzzled.
Mystery of murder of woman and four chill
dren near bakersfield believed nearer solution
by finding of bundle containing instruments
family was slain with.
Former banker OF Calistoga, CAL, arrested
in east on charge of wrecking bank.
Sister of Mrs. Duden. on trial in San Diego
for alleged murder of brother-in-iew gives
conflicting evidence.
Psychologist on trial in Tacoma for abduc-
tion of girls denies charge, but is accused by
witnesses.
STATE LEGISLATURE
Johnson's resolution to congress asking for
anti-poygamy laws adopted by assembly.
Assembly refuses to remove party circle
EASTERN
Grand jury of New York expected again to
indlct f. Augustus Heinze former copper
king, on new evidence adduced at trial Of
Son of merchpnt of Galena Kas.. caught
robbing bank vault and says he wanted money
to go into business.
George Gould, railway nagnate, praises Har-
riman for his courage in fighting United
States government.
Speaker Cannon reelected by Republicans
of congress for fourth time, but autocrat' s
victory for first time is marred by dissension
and discord.
Woman explorer who has been all over Afri-
ca says Roosevelt will not meet any particu-
lar dangers there, and belittles reports Of
ferocious animals and fatal fevers. n
Chicago adopts recall provision in city
charter.
Daughter of Senator Teller declares Roose-
welt was a great aid to the Socialists.
General Palmer. noted railway magnate dies
In Colorado.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

VIZ ASHINGTON, March 13.-Josepl
w G. Cannon Of Illinois was to
w night chosen Republican candi
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
STATE LEGISLATURE

Johnson's resolution to congress asking for
anti-polygamy laws adopted by assembly.
Assembly refuses to remove party circle
from ballots.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
LOCAL


Widespread interest will be manifested on
behalf of friends of recall at Monday morn
ings meeting OF the city council In effort of
push to force Smiths election as successor
TO Harper.
Municipal league receives pointed letter call
Ing attention to sorry plight OF pro-vice
press
City club.
Member of firm pays for shoes stolen from
partner.
Democratic league and Lincoln Roosevelt
Republican league indorse Alexander.
Crippled woman tells pltiable story In action
for divorce
Woman sues Los Angeles-Pacihc for 10000
damages, having been run into by a street car
Francis j. Heney writes emphatically APPROX
ing recall contest
Seriously hurt in stopping runaway on Spring
street near Fourth.
promgold requested not to cast his vote for
Smith, but otherwise may use his own judg-
ment.
Woman at Long Beach who in 1908 brought q
charge of bigamy against husband, disappears
and fears of suicide are entertained.
Property owners hold meeting and consider
plans for location Of city market.
Clergyman, replying to Locke. demands that
the question in controversy shall be debated
publicly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
ThE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Sunday; light. northeast wind, chang
ing TO moderate southwest. Maximum
Temperature yesterday, So degrees;
minimum, a. degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
FOREIGN

Minister from Nicaragua expected to resign,
as position appears untenable; war reports
denied by both presidents of southern repub-
lies.
New Japanese subsidy bill aids transpacihc
steamships but will put European line out OF
commission
Japanese vice admiral on way to America
to visit alma mater.
Famous "blach hand detective OF New
York murdered IN Palermo and police are de-
termned as result to wage relentless war on
camurra.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12

other wire says: "The pineapple. mar
ket is dull and lifeless; prices will not
pay shippers At the same date com
mission houses are quoting a high range
Of prices from the same market and
advising cOnsignments. Call that
square?
One agent says: "This market will
not pay the price because New York is
offering down, but the fruit is in
good order and will stand diversion. I"
See how it works? That car can he
sent to higher market and loss turned
into profit.
But they all tell the same tale. Green
stuff, and that poorly graded and packed
will not be accepted by the trade. "
Your fruit is safe on the tree; then
why send it to market at a certain loss
or unsatisfactory price at hest?
One agent reports a percentage of
decay. You can rest assured that it is
an honest report and that it is really in
had order. If it had been consigned
you know from past experience. that
the claim would have been at least for
double the actual decay.
When car has been rejected in days
before the Exchange was in operation
your memory will tell you what the re-
suit was. Now the sales agent is on
the ground doing even better than you
could if you were on the spot, finding
another buyer. or selling at the mini
mum concession demanded by cOndi-
tons
You have often wished you could 60
to market with your fruit and attend
to selling it yourself. Now you are
doing better because you are represent
ed by man who is a better fruit mar
ket man than you are, and a much bet.
ter salesman. He knows the ropes and
you do not. Exchange methods and
system are winning battles for you
every day. Tell your neighbor and get
him into line. Persuade him not to
send his fruit to those who are break
ing the price with their lack of system,
and contract it to the Exchange whose
business is to build up and not tear down
the market price.
FLORIDA CITRUS EXCHANGE,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12
TRUSTEES ARE
NOMINATED
Each OF the Three School Board
Districts Present Candidates
MOST COMPETENT MEN
from the Six Nominated One From Each
OF the Three Districts Will be Elected
inlmdtPral Which is Selected.

The candidates for road bond trustees
have been selected in each of the three
school board districts, and are as fol-
lows.
First Distrct-J. Helseth and c. J..
Reams.
Second District K. b. Raulerson and
f. s. Williams
Third District Geo. h. Dutton and
W. r. Hardee.
The nominations for the second dis
trict were made at mass meeting
held in Fort Pierce the early part of
last week. an account of which ap-
peared in our last issue. The first and
third districts held meetings Tuesday
of this week, and the proceedings of
the meetings follow:
Pursuant to a call published in last
issue of The TRIBUNE. a mass meeting
of the citizens and tax payers of the
third school board district was held in
the Improvement Club hall Tuesday
afternoon, for the purpose of nomina-
ting candidates for road bond trustees
for the third district and was attended
by many from AnkOna, White City and
Jensen precincts.
The meeting was called to order by
Hon, W. R. Hardee, who stated the
object of the meeting, and called for
nominations for chairman of the meet
ing. An organization was perfected by
the election of F. G. McMullen as
chairman and R. E. Bray, secretary.
Upon the adoption of motions for the
government of the meeting, the names
of George A. Saeger, W. r. Hardee,
G. E. Dutton and H. S. Thomas were
placed before the meeting 'as candi-
dates for road bond trustees, and on
the second ballot Geo. E. DuttOn and
w. R. Hardee were elected by majority
votes.
Pursuant to published call the cit-
zens of the first school board district
assembled in Sebastian Tuesday, and
an organization was perfected by the
election of F. C. Poppell as chairman
and B. F. Hardesty as secretary.
The names of c. J. Reams. }. Hell
seth, W. Y. Lame and E. A, Holt were
presented to the meeting, the first bal
lot resulting in the election of }. Hell
seth and G.. J. Reams. .,
The candidates thus put forth by the
first and third districts are in a parelle
position with those nominated ny the
second district last week-a matter OF
little consequence which one is elected.
Both are honest, capable and compe-
tent men, and the selection of one over
the other can be nothing but matter
of individual preference. for. the road
affairs of the county will be in compe-
tent hands regardless of which is elect
ed, and our citizens may well trust the
expenditure of the bond money in such
competent hands.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12
DRAINAGE PROGRESS
IN THE EVERGLADES

H. Reese. one Of the editorial
writer's on the Miami Metropolis, con-
trihItes more than page article to
the Manufacturers Record. OF BAIT,
r,nra uuder date of October 9TH, on the
reclamation Of the t.verg ladies, Mr.
Pees" tells of the cost and the pro-
,srrss Of the work. That the number
,; .TeJgps IS to b. increased. and the
v, is moving steadily forward with
o,t nry cost to the state, owing to
tbr Very excellent arrangements made
with those who have purchased large
tracks of lands in the section to ne
6rained who are taking their chances
y, fine success? of the scheme. -,
% The he lands are being sold very rapidly
mostly TO buyers from the northwest y, ,hs
snot 70 examine the lands and inspect
the drainage operations. ,..: Ao
W Mr. Reese estimates that within the
" continued on page Il,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12
EAST COAST CANAL TO
Be COMPLETED SOON

The canal of the Florida Coast Line
Canal and Transportation Company,
from the st. Johns river to Miami. will
he opened for traffic by the first of
January.
Seven dredges are now at work and
specifications and plans have been
drawn for new dredge. There are
now about three miles of solid cut to
connect the waterway. Two Heating
bucket dredges and one suction dredge
are working on the mouth of Pablo
creek, on the st. Johns, river, while
two land excavators and one dlpRer
dredge are working from the Miami
end All the dredges are doing excel
lent work. and unless unforeseen c0ndl-
tons arise, the long inside route to MI
ami will be completed the first OF the
new year. e NJ.
This will enable yachts from New
York to come all the way south by the
inside route from New York to Miami,
except from Beaufort. N. e., to
Georgetown. The p electors. OF TINS
inside waterway have been patiently at
work for wears to accomplish this, ana
owners of yachts who have been wateh-
inc the progress of the work for these S
Years with great interest, will probably.
avail themselves of the opportunity or
making the trip south to Miami in thelr
Yachts Not many years hence 'htlr
viii be An inside waterway stretching y,
from New York to Miami, when VIII
make Miami the most popular yachting
center IN al the southland, Later ,hs
when the government cakes up lng
task Of building a hard.aurfaced road
from Wa,hmclon to Miami, another
,,1," viii he added to this south
ern,Gos, city in the United states
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12
MONUMENT ERECTED
TO CHIEF ENGINEER

1t is a common expression that a
corpora ton has no soul, and history
of the past few years, seems to bear out
this statement in number of instances,
but to all rules there are exceptions,
and the Florida East Coast Railway
has given evidence of being an excep-
ton says the Miami Metropolis.
When the late Joseph Carroll Mer-
edith died last April, the Florida East
Coast Railway company lost one of its
most valuable officers. The work,
traffic, and business of the company
was suspended for five minutes, during
the funeral of the great engineer, as a
mark of respect to the man whOhad the
building of the extension in charge.
This was the first tribute, but not the
last. Within few days. a great mar.
BILE shaft. with bronze tablet inbedded
will be placed at the grave head of the
late engineer, and the lot will be en-
closed in ten large marble blocks.
The marble is now at the freight de-
not. and as soon as DR.. j. N. Mac
Gongle returns, will be put in place at
the grave, where also rests the body
of Mrs. Meredith, who died only few
months after her husband.
The bronze tablet contains the follow
ing inscription:
'In Memory of Joseph Carroll Mer-
edith, chief engineer in the construc-
ton of the Key West extension of the
Florida East Coast Railway, who died
at his post of duty April goth, 1909.
This memorial is erected by the rail-
way company in appreciation of his
skill, fidelity and devotion in this last
and greatest work of his life
The shaft and blocks weigh ll,OOC
bounds, and are beautiful specimens.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12

Enayes have been practiciry tboir
S ,E.'lu,'' ana 1t Is needless to suggest
.na' ,'l'E are very carefully organized.
,,n'N nave con ederates not ONLY in fine
un''rd states hut in most other cnnn.
tries, THE confederates in question
select a man and find out all thew can
about him; they get hold of family
naI'''S' ,am'IS origin, and family char
ac.,triEucS' This information is trans.
mlt''o To the raScals in Spain, and
letters are at once written to the pros-
pr,ctlHr victim, The scheme is present
ed and developed in very plausible
way ana many of our fellow country.
fully. ' Wv
Under the Spanish laws felony
must he consnmated before the police
may acl and a mere attempt to obtain
money by false pretenses does not an.
pear to warrant arrest. The money
must he actually paid over and the
prosecuting witness must he present in
proprla persona to testify; other wise
prosecution would be useless.
Recently the letters written to the
distant relative have varied somewhat
from the original; the political prisoner
having become noted Russian banker
who absconded, leaving a deficit of
some millions of roubles; killed in a
quarrel in England another Russian,
and finally took refuge in Spain, where
he was unprecedented and charged with
manslaughter.
This change of character, however
is immaterial, and in the future more
new characters will probably he intro
duced by the gang. The scheme is the
same, and the public is warned to place
no credence in such or similar letters.
Every effort has been made by the
Department of State and its represent.
atives in Spain to unmask these scoun-
drels and bring them to justice. and
the Spanish authorities have also been
active and several members of the gang
have been apprehended and held for
trial. but so far no convictions have re-
suited, owing probably to the peculiar
ity of the Spanish law referred to in
the report of the Consul General.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12
FLORIDA RAILROADS e..
TWENTY YEARS AGO

1t is but twenty. five years ago that
Florida had but two railroads; one run
ming from Jacksonville to Chattahoo-
chez, and another from Fernandina to
Cedar Key, with branch to tn st.
John. Today the State is so completely
traversed by rail that there remains
but two counties out of the forty. six
that are without railroads: Eight rail
road systems have. at the present time,
Jacksonville as a terminus.
These railroads are as follows:
Southern Railway, Atlantic Coast Line,
Seaboard Air Line, Georgia Southern
and Florida. Florida East Coast Rail.
way. Louisville and Nashville, Illinois
Central and Nashville,s Chattanooga
and st. Louis. Five of these roads en-.
Ter the city on their own tracks, and
these are the Southern Railway, with
7.43O miles; Seaboard Air l.ine with g,
SO7 miles; Atlantic Coast Line with d,
36l miles; Florida East Coast Railway
with S66 miles. All of these lines run
their passenger trains into the Union
Depot. During the winter season pa
Iatial tourist trains are operated from
New York, Chicago. st. Louis, Kansas
CITY and Cincinnati and other points
to this city daily. At this season, ovel
eighty passenger trains arrive ant
leave daily. The service to. and frog
Florida, at other times of the year, il
as good as can he found anywhere ant
far surpasses that enjoyed by man!
sections. = Florida's Financial and In
dustrial Record.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12
PINEAPPLE GROWERS
IN ANNUAL MEETING

call meeting OF the directors OF lle
Indian River and Lake worm ! ,nSI"H =,
nla drawers Association was he'S u, H. ~
Wast Palm Beach in the 'op,n Gnu
W.. w. Tuesday. saws the Tropical sun ~
, Ao'nnr ~, directors present were w. 't
A a,,hp,n ,"' nrosjdent: f. Y. Moore, OF
M sa:.D,i s,ar,rrtary; +. =, Po'chrr' Oh
Mla,n' General agent; W, L. Moses
treasurer: W J, Dyer ana y, n, ;,iss ,hc
me meeting was cal'r,d '' n rr,',,, a,
pineapple situation, aud TO a I9a,' GROW.
p ','nS fpr the coming season. Inc grew =
prs had a very profitable season , "S,
ers na au For as volume of tar'hc wd Was
yea. =, and this association prooaolys
got the highest net :; , aVes state
sny orr .aisation IN tne s'm. ted 10 the
~ HE sun, e $500 was don iona 'Vvasa w
r,ar;ia East Coast Fruit ana 'p ,sed nv
E t Association. to pc . use" co M
d tha"' in their efforts to better '"e ''
ditions for the ie;s ASSOCIATION spent ssoo
Last yea n have the tariff on ftre'g -,
NJ ";neapples increased, T .Mo q an effort
n former years spent Slo,u u, aa On he
70 have the pineapple p'a'e' =
duf,apae ssocation will pay the usual s GGm'
. l"e rshate to thegrowers anu sup
pers. ,o heinp made to handl.e
Active vasss neSt year and this orga .,
zation expect, and are ''' mortion Of the
ti"n. to get the largest 81. P East Coast.
r;nsapple business Of the Sas'
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12
INCIDENTAL BENEFITS
OF CITRUS EXCHANGE

The machinery of the Exchange Sales
n a ~" is working smoothly and
pep satisfactorily this early in the
season. The methods emp,oyeHh s. anS
for themselves as the days go by anu anu
The "outsiders who are waiting 10 zee
how It works" have no excuse ior no y,
u aking the plunge for the water's war"
ard safe. ,.. ,or,;co giving to
vui u a copy of the kilograms re-
ns i are being read eagerly by nun
Se. s%s Of members who applaud its sue
ce nns reads: "This market is overstock-
'ma ;,h unsuitable stuff which Is hear.
"a % AVN the price" That is equivalent
70 ,nf ssy h Don't ship here yet an
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12
Notice of City Caucus

Notice is hereby given that caucus
will be held in the Council Chamber
Monday, November 18th, 1909, at 500
o'clock .. M. for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates for the office of May
or, two members of the City Council,
one City Clerk and one Marshal All
registered voters are qualified to take
part.
Dated this End day of November, 1909.
r. WHITE, Mayor.