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Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
FREDERICKS SCANDAL

n the evening of Friday last there
was delivered in Simpson audi
~ tOrium one of the most important
speeches ever made in Los Angeles.
Startling as 1t was, the speech was
great disaster to the Times, which hap
pened during the same night, and for
the time being made all other matters
seem of minor Importance.
But in its way this speech made by
Thomas Lee Woolwine was as i'm
portant to the community as the ex-
plosion. But for the explosion it
would have produced in a measure
the same effect on the most important
office in Los Angeles county and
aroused the same kind Of indignant
discussion through the county.
In brief, this officer sworn 20 defend
and enforce the law stands accused
not only of many acts and omissions
that unfit him for official trust, but of
this specific felony in the case of the
Michael H. King forged wills, as sum-
married. by Mr.. WoolWine:
John D. Fredericks. while district
attorney, had his attention called
to two forged wills; he afterward
admitted over his own signature
that they were forged; he had the
absolute proof Of handwriting eX-
ports and others, including John
Gales, not only that the wills were
forgeries, but by whom they were
forged; he admitted that he knew
by whom they were forged, both in
the papers in the case and other
wise that in spite Of all this he
entered into conspiracy to sup
press and cover up the crimes, and
received as his share of the con-
spiracy and AS a direct result of
the suppression Of the prosecutions
on the forgeries, between $1,000
and $4,000 in property and money,
to which he had no lawful title
whatsoever; that he used his Of
fetal position to accomplish this
end while he was sworn TO prose-
cute the very crimes that he COW
cred up and suppressed.
Captain Fredericks has made a reply
to these charges in which he says, first,
that he is too busy TO enter into "A
full discussion at this time; second,
that the transactions referred to in
volved a purely civil and not a criminal
! case, and third, that Mr.. Woolwine is
a sclf-seeking politician, unworthy Of
consideration, but whom he threatens
TO show up.
As to the first eXcuse-lack Of time
it would seem to others that no honor
able man would rest under such
charges for a moment longer than was
necessary. To refute them he would
take time if he had to deprive himself
Of food and sleep to do it.
AS to the second excuse, Mr.. Wool
wine has shown by afhdavits and other
documentary evidence that Fredericks
positively knew and personally and Of
hcially Acknowledged the criminal
character of tho forged Wills Mr.,
Woolwine does not offer mere charges.
He presents proofs and virtually in-
vites Fredericks to face them in a
court, which he can easily do and
should do if he values his reputo at a
figs worth.
The third excuse-that Woolwlue is
q self-seeking person-may be dis
missed as the airy verbiage to which
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

@NNANNfNF
preme court to offer: that the funda-
mental object of the law is to be con
sidered rather than what posslplllties
Il may offer for technical halrsplit-
ting and-as the decision says-'a row
ing quest for the meaning or Worus'
If this kind of reasoning Is to pre-
vail, what will become of that vast
and complicated system that has peen
built up by lawyers, judges ana even
the law makers themselves, Tor the
manufacture of technicalities to free
evildoers, save corporations from aadn-
ages, and distort justice to the inter-
ests of those who can hire the most
skillful counsellors?
Judge Lawlor of San Francesca
speaking before the City club or TINS
city, urges a number of changes III
the criminal law, i'm order that con-
Victions may be possible when quit
has been established; but what does II
avail to change laws as long as we
have courts with q faculty for dlscoN-
ering holes in the mesh that let the
guilty through? There is no limit 10
the issues that may be raised In the
Interpretation of law. Just as the
theologians of five or six hundred
years ago could argue themselves
crazy on the question of how many
angels could stand on the point OF a
needle. so the supreme court that lg-
nores the purpose of a law and digs
into every possible meaning of the
words will easily find enough to oc-
cupy it's time.
The Kansas court in passing on the
issue of contributory negligence brave
ly faced the question that the Illinois
court, covering similar ground, man
aged to evade. The voluntary assump-
tion Of risk by the employe in con-
tracing with the employer the court
declares is based on a theory of the
wage earner's liberty of choice, which
is a myth" "or rather a heartless
mockery."
This is the voice of reason and COM
mon sense speaking through a su-
preme court. 1t gives us new hope
for the future.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
LAWS CHAMPION

w HILE the local Hearst organ is
w parading itself again in the
guise of law and morality by Of
fering a reward for the apprehension
of the tiend who blew up the Times,
let it not be forgotten that its twin
brother in San Francisco loves law and
decency so much that it was a partner
of DR.. Grant the abortionist who killed
Eva Swan, cut off her legs, packed her
body in a trunk, and buried her under a
floor.
This is a serious thing to say. but it
can be shown that week after week
Hearst's paper ran the advertisement
and the Los Angeles Examiner and
every other Hearst paper runs similar
advertisements-of DR.. Grant with his
revolving business plainly and shame
lessly explained in the text. Poor Eva
Swan may and probably did find her
way to Grant through the advertise
ment. 1t was printed to draw such
trade, and did SO or wouldn't have been
paid for.
Champion OF law and decency! Yes,
if there promises to be a few dirty
dollars in it.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
HOW IT WAS MANAGED

Beers-How did you manage to make
Toner quit using his phonographT
Townsend-By expressing our ad-
miration for 1t. Just as soon as the
machine was heard al the men, Wo,
men and children of the neighborhood
made a bee-line for Toner'S house,
made themselves at home and vocifer-
ousIy applauded every selection. Why'
Toner wouldn't start that machine now
for S10O-Chicago News,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
Merely in Jest
DIDN'T LIKE THE SUIT

Sir" said the young man as he en-
tered the library for the purpose of IN
the father of the only girl
II am in love with your daughter;
Have you any objections to my suit
The old man looked the y. m. over
from head to foot.
IT sure have" he replied. Why, 1
wouldn't wear a misfit suit like that to
a dog fight. Why don't you try some
other tailor r?"-Chicago News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
rmn KINns OF FAME

Yes" admitted the author of a sue
cessful book. II woke up one morning
and found myself famous"
TT was different with me- remarked
the politician who had made an III,
advised speech, "One morning found
myself famous--then 1 woke up
Chicago News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

1t is estimated that the bankers con-
vention in Los Angeles represents an
outlay of more than $1,OOO,OO0 general
and individual expense. Why not? 1t
all finds its way back to the banks.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
LETTING OFF

"Do you see that fellow over there
yelling xiii the umpire!' cut his heart
out and THE bloody robber?
"Of course | see him. ana near MIN
too"
"Wel1, he's one of the worst hem
necl1ed men in town. He comes out
here every afternoon to let off steam"
Birmingham Age-H Herald
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

1t is suggested that a monument be
raised commemorating the feat of Cha-
vez in surmounting the Alps. 1t was
one of the great achievements of histo-
ry, and deserves such a mark of dis
tinctiOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Walter Brookins received $4,000 for
his flight from Chicago to Springfield.
Very attractive. but a number of Chi
cago legislators prefer the good old way
of going to Springfield and sharing in
the Jackpot senatorial fund.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
CONFUSION OF TONGUES

The report says a st. Louis paper,
that another "chld wife" wants di-
vorce induces the conclusion that baby
talk is a poor thing when it comes be-
force, instead of after the wedding
Fort Smith Times Record,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

A total of twenty aviators has met
death in the conquest Of the air, which
is startling only until one recalls that
every year about $500 railroad employees
meet the same fate in an everyday
calling.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Bernard Shaw has broken out with
the cynical observation that literature
should be sold by the pound. With
reference to his own stuff, however. he
doubtless much prefers that it should
sell by the pound sterling.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
DETAILS LACKING

Members of a local st. Louis club
danced while the building was on fire.
1t is not stated whether or not there
was any Nero there to do the fiddling.
Little Rock Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
Public Letter Box

TO CORRESPONDENTS intended
for nubIeatlon must be accompanied by the
nan,e and address Of the writer. The Herald
gives the widest latitude to oorrespondents'
hut assumes no responsibility for their views.
Letters must not exceed 200 wofas.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

1t would be the irony of fate
wouldn't tiff it should devolve upon
Coroner Hartwen to send Captain Fred
ericks' political fortunes to Walter Par
ker's undertaking establishment for
burial.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Captain Fredericks' defense" makes
the plain intiInation that Walter Par
ker is such a stranger at the district
attorneys Office that on the couple of
occasions he has gone there Parker has
had to be directed as to the way.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
01DN,T PROPOSE TO HURRY

His wlfe-I just can't bear to see
vou smoking, John. The doctor says
it is slow poison,
Her husband-Well, I'm not going TO
take quick poison just to please you
and the doctor.-Chicago News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Congressman Tawney was consider
ably scratched up the other day in
stopping a runaway horse. After pass
ing through that political threshing
machine recently nothing has any ter
rors for Tawney.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

A scientist says that 1.-The amount of
carbon exhaled from a mans lungs in
a day would, if solidifed, weigh half a
ton" He evidently refers TO the aver
age man. Some mems breath would
greatly exceed that.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
Far and Wide

POOR R-MOUTHED ADMONITION
There is no greater mistake" says
the Globe Democrat, than to think
81 900, 900 will make a man unhappy"
Possibly that is true, but good many
of us will take no chances. Prudence
is the only safe course.-Kansas City
Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Captain Fredericks is so busy with
urgent duties that it is almost unkind
of Mr. Woolwine not to let the busy
man forget trivial matters like felony
and attend to those urgent affairs.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

CONVERTING THE INSURGENTS
Now that his patronage has been ''re-
stored" to him, Mr.. Bristow may find
that the administration tariff revi-
sion was somewhat more downward
than he thought 1t was.-Kansas City
Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Although he is an accomplished let
ter writer, Prof. Harry Thurston Peck
finds it hard to write a letter Of resig-
nation. Belles-lettres. are more in his
line,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Pittsburg received its champion golfer
with a procession and red fire, with
Hans Wagner standing on the curb,
smoking a stogie and rejecting on the
fickleness of fame.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Mr.. Roosevelt declines to go up in an
aeroplane because it might be consid-
cred a bid for notoriety. His decision
is a great disappointment to his friends
Barnes and Woodruff
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
METE WE SHOULD KNOW

A robber held up meat trust man
in st. Louis and the papers of that
city wonder when those two will meet
again--Birmingham Age Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

A brick fell eleven stories in Denver
and hit a negro hod carrier on the
head The negro is still at work, but
the brick is a total loss.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
HIS FIRST OFFENsE

From the way Chanler allowed the
girl TO tic him up one might have
thought he had never been in love be-
fore.-Chicago Daily News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Austria threatens to deport agents of
the Standard Oil trust who want to
break into business there. 1t may yet
be proper to refer t, Austria as the
Texas Of Europe.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
A GOOD ACTOR

Il see you have an actor employed
on the farm"
''Yes, l put him on; he's a darn good
actor too. / thought he was working
the first week he was here. kansas
City Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
He WILL DO IT

Perhaps the colonel will now find an
early opportunity to express, plainly
and bluntly, his opinion of Chicago
| juries.-NeW Orleans Times-Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
ANOTHER SURE THING

Another thing which is about as sure
as death and taxes is that no man can
go on bluffing indefinitely without be-
ing called.-Atchison Globe.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
THEy DON'T SHOW COST

Small hats cost as much as large
ones, says an exchange. Then why
don't the women wear 'em ?-Detroit
(Mich.) Free Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

The sultan Of Sulu, who has eonsid-
cradle harem, makes the puzzling state
ment that one wife is ample. 1t may
be, however, he has been misunder-
stood and meant one wife at time.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

The district attorney is very busy.
Perhaps he is at work on another profit
able will case-what?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Mr.. Taft's Hotel Astor speech is a
complete surrender to the insurgent
branch of the party. He can therefore
expect no further favors from Duncan
McKinlay in the form of valuable
counsel. He should have considered
this more seriously.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

Hearst's local sheet processes to
want to catch the rascal. Considering
the fact that Hearst has been branded
as the melting cause of a presidents
murder and the attempted assassina-
ton of a mayor his papers should be
the last to turn some other fellow over
to the cluthces Of the law.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06
CLEAR, CRISP AND CLEAN

Population of Los Angeles 327, ,6S5
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-06

on all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles r. Gates. advertising man
ager.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14

A 
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Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14

The death of Dr. George E. Good fellow, which occurred "Wednesday in Los Angeles. will be cause for sincere sorrow among his many friends in Arizona. Dr Goodfellow was for many years a resident of Tombstone - leaving that historic town in 1892 for Tucson when he was appointed chief surgeon of the Tucson division of the Southern Pa cific railroad. He resided in Tucson since leaving Tombstone, with the ex- ception of two years. during which time he was in charge of the Santa Fe railroad hospital in San Francisco. Dr. Goodfellow ranked as one of the best surgeons in the West, he was a man of brilliant attachments and his popularity was bounded only by the extent of acquaintance. which covered the Southwest.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14

would pay for it's cost of construction the first year.
 A custom smel.er and reduction works on the santa Cruz would be a dividend paying concern almost from the day they were blown in. In fact Tucson offers more induce ments to capital seeking investment and to those seeking health. than can be found elsewhere in the south. west.
 And, best of all. it is a city of homes. More people own homes in Tucson than in any city of its size in the country. and the bars are up against none.
 Come and see and be convinced 10, the glories of the old town have not been halt told.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14
SENATOR LODGE.

Goyernor-elect Foss, of Massachu- sets, sums up the iabors of Henry Cabot Lodge in the United States congress by saying that during eighteen years of service in the higher branch of the national law making body he has not said or done anything in favor of human rights, says the Courier-Journa!
 Mr Lodge has not been merely a negative quantity in the senate, but the pontiff of privilege. My dear Cabot" was the senatorial mouth piece for President Roosevelt in the merry days when corporation cod ding in congress and corporation batting in court was the program of the national administration. To his defense in the recent campaign Col Roosevelt rushed with his Os- sawotomie larrels still crisp and fresh upon his brow. But the pol icy of playing both ends against the middle has suffered a severe shock. Mir. Lodge. who is so rep resentative of the order that has long ruled the senate, now seems to occupy a position as precarious as that of the boy who stood on the burnig deck. or the player detected in the act of supplying himself with couple Of much needed aces from an extra deck.
 Nr. Foss Is doing good work in revealing Mir. Lodge to the voters of Massachusetts. It would be un- fit .g fer inn. Ia reIaain at W1sf. ington after the departure of Mir. Aldrich and some others of his leg islative kith and -kin
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14

Had the controlling majority in the constitutional convention listened to the advice of democrats instead Of following the dictation of organized socialism there would be no question now about the ratification of the con. stitution or the early admission of Arizona as a state. Joe Cannon. twice the candidate of the socialist party in Arizona. was most vocifer- .ous in his endorsement of many acts .of the convention which, presumably, were dictated by him or his followers in Arizona.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14

Hon. W. T. Bryan has been invited to visit Arizona during the campaign which will precede the time for vot- ing on the constitution. The people of Arizona will all be glad to hear slr. Bryan at any time. He is now residing on his ranch in Texas.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14

We are glad tc note that the present city council is getting the oity's finances into better shape. The taxes are high. it is true, but after the large floating debt has been cared for material relief from the present burden will be possible.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14
state, and he remains more of an idol there now than ever before.

If statehood is lost it will be be- cause of disapproval in Washington. and that Is just what we expect to see Such a result would be tough on those who have already picked out their political and ofsciai berfhs
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14

Whether Joe Bailey favors the re- call or not, certainly he has no cause to fear it's operation. Several at tempts to wark recall on Bailey in the past have failed in his hone
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14

be in the hands of the voters. Aft CT that discussion as to what ac- ton should be taken regarding it will be properly in order.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-14

It will probably be tenor more days before the proposed constitution will
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-29
Nation Must Get Together and
Protect Life of WOrkingman.

WI oil the
HE sefhne Of private greed and the Vaccinations OF the
politician will overwhelming sacrifice of life in Amer
lea unless the attention Of the WHOLE PEOPLE Of the
nation is aroused
Germany, putting the LIFE OF THE MAN AT THE WHEEL
FIRST AND THE OUTPUT SECOND regards every human life
the empire NATIONAL ASSET She spends billions every
the conservation Of human e and hers country Of in
du peace and Our feveh haste after the dollars has
pushed humanitarian consideration for the sancy Of human life
the
NO WONDER WE HAVE POLITICAL UNREST, especially
among workers No wonder they turn with eagern socialism
other s which afford relief from the present soco
industrial conditions No wonder that they nveghng against
class distinction and special privilege.
The possessors Of colossal foruneshave opportunity Of b
fishing broad foundation the greatest beneacon of modern
times They clear of the reprch that Americans engrosse
much in HEAPING UP MORE DOLLARS are Indifferent
the sANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE and unaffected by the claims
|of patriotism. But the awakening must be national
IF THE THOUSANDS NOW GWEN TO HELP THE
FAMILY or THE MAN KILLED HIS THROUGH NEGLECT
oF AN EMPLOYER SAFEGUARD HIS MACHINERY COULD BE
OWEN FOR THE PREVENTION or ACCIDENTS A STRONGER,
HEALTHIER AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP WOULD RESULT. PREvEN
TON STRIKES At rAls Evil, THis NOT
CHARITY, 10 woRxiMcMAMs Right.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-29
MEDICINE HAT.

Citizens OF Medicine Hat. the cold
place mp in Canada, which holds 3
close second to the North Pole fos
ow temperatures, have been talking
about changing tile name Of the town.
Incidentally they appealed to Rud-
yard Kipling for his opinion. Mr.
Kipling stands pat for Medicine Hat,
He is opposed to change
Medicine Hat. Mr.. Kipling asserts,
Is an asset "anl as the years go on
1t will become more and more OF an
asset" The name, he says. "has the
qualities of uniqueness and original
ity, OF association and power"
Wherefore he advices the Medicine
Hatters to adhere, as 1t were. to the
prescription of the fathers And Mr.
Kipling il right. The whole worll
knows about Medicine Hat and al
ways looks for 1t in the weather tab
les when new cold wave comes
along. Even here in Kentucky whea
the mercury starts down towards
Cairo and the wind comes piercinglF
from across the peach orchard We
rise up shiyering from our downy
touches and grab the morning paper
to look for the temperature at Medi-
cine Hat Then we brace up and
break the icicles OFF our whiskers. and
solemnly resolve to complain never
again about Kentueky's climate.
Medicine Hat is comfort and
consolation in the hour when the
blizzagfd RACES and the coal pile
shrinks. Ii is an nnfailing antidote
for tire meteorological "reminiscences
II the oldest inhabitant. Alongside
81 thermometer reading from Medi
cine Hat fifteen below zero in Ken
lucky looks like sunshiny day in
June. 1t wouldn't he worth while for
aside from, Doc Cook and
Jack London to undertake to describe
the rigors of the weather at Medicine
Hat. Indeed there is reason for he
Iieying that the doctor underwent a
course of training there preparatory
10 writing his marvellous stories OF
how he did or did not discover the
North Pole
by all means our Canuck brethren
should spare Medicine Hat. We folks
N the United States need that tow:i
In our business. We've got it down
pat in our memory. We know what
/ stands for and we don't want To
laye to spend the rest of our lives |
it and getting used to some
bloody British substitute or some un.
abomination of French
Canadian extraction.--Co Jour
lal.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-29

may be deposited through the pug
chase Of stamps Certificates OF de-
post will be issued instead Of pass.
cooks. and there is also projected an
Issue of postal sayins bonds in de-
nominations OF from $40 TO 500.
AS the new bank is federal insti.
tuition deposits may be made Tree
from such restrictions as in various
states govern the financial affairs OF
womea and minors. A wife's account
will be free from Interference from
her husband, and a cnild's free from
the control of parents or guardian.
With Individual control in every
case, and with the national govern
ment behind all. the new system
should develop personal thrift and
promote general confidence. The op-
portnnities IL offers have been long
awaited; the more completely they
are embraced, the srea,er the al
vantage to the individual and to the
3ation Reeord.HeGald