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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-13
AGAINST BEEF PACKERS


than the 21z per cent margin to which I
have already referred.
The investigation just ended was the
second started by Judge Lands within
a year On January 20 he ordered a
grand jury inquiry, which on March 20
resulted in the indictment Of the Ma
tional Packing Company and ten sub
sidiary concerns.
Attorneys for the packers flied de-
rnurrer to the indictments On June %
Judge Lands sustained the demurrer.
killing the governments case against
the packing companies AT the same
time he issued an order for special
grand jury venire OF seventy-fve men
for July IA
The witnesses who were summoned In
cluded employees of the Chicago com
panies. Eastern packers small indie
pendents. New York wholesale and re-
tail meat dealers, and packers from as
far west a ) Denver.
More than Two Hundred Witnesses.
A. T Fuller. vice-president of the Ma
tionaI Packing Company; c. c. snow
secretary and treasurer, and Arthur
Colby. assistant treasurer, were among
the witnesses and were said thus to
have obtained immunity
Moses H. Joseph, secretary of the New
York Butchers Dressed Beef Associa-
ton. was the most important witness
early in the investigation He told how
the Chicago packers got control of an
independent concern founded by the
butchers TO fight the alleged trust All
together more than two hundred wit
nesses were examined.
The grand Jury continued its work
quietly for about a month. Then, on
August IL Thomas G. Lee, manager OF
the dressed beef department Of Armour
& Co. was indicted for perjury. The
grand Jury also returned report charg-
ing Alfred P Urion. chief counsel for
Armour & Co. and president of the
Chicago Board of Education, and three
Armour office employees with having de-
stroyed stenograph notebooks after
he books had been demanded by the in
Quisitorial body.
The men appeared in court, and after
a hearing lasting several days Judge
Lands dismissed the charge against
Jrion on testimony that the books were
DESTROYED before the grand jury asked
for them and without the cognizance OF
Mr. Urion. Disposition Of the perjury
case was set for September 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
THE COMET

ALLEYS comet-the return OF
ii which will crafty the supersti-
H tious by it's coincidence with
King Edwards death-is now splendidly
visible between and 4 o'clock in the
morning. People who do not take ad-
vantage of this opportunity to gaze
upon the spectacular wanderer are not
likely to have another opportunity, be-
cause after it leaves our skies it won't
revisit them for about seventy-five
earth years
After May IS the comet will be visible
after sunset, but will constantly de-
crease in brightness.
Scientists believe they will make i'm
portant discoveries by observing the
comet with the splendid Instruments
now available. AT last there may be
an answer to the conundrum: why is
a comet?"
The plan of the universe is orderly.
Through all the heavens, as through
ali the ages one increasing purpose
runs; and therefore the apparition of
the wandering glory star has its OBJ
ject and its significance, and will have
it's results.
But what will they be?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
Club News

MFRS. GRACE WIDNEY MABEE
N was soloist at the song recital
AHA at the Ebell club yesterday af-
ternoon and large audience enjoyed
every one of the numbers in the pro-
gram. Mrs. Mabee has a high, clear
voice, well trained, and with express
sive modulation. She uses intelligence
and artistry in interpreting her songs,
and sang in italian. French, German
and English yesterday afternoon with
excellent effect.
Mrs. Fred Bacon Reynard was at the
piano, and her accompaniments fur
nished an adequate background for the
singers voice. The program included
these numbers:
Invocation a Nesta, Polyeucte and Ho
Messo NuoVe (Gounodl.
Fruhling und Lebe, Ach wenn ich doch
Elm Imnchen war and Der Bote (Franz).
Die Lotosblume (Schumann).
Der Sieger QHugo Kaun).
II est Doux, il est Bon, Herodade( Masse-
neO.
Love Has Wings CRogers).
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes (Foote).
The Chrysanthemum and Cry Of Rachel
(Salter).
Night Song Hammond).
My Sweetheart and / tBeach).
A short business meeting preceded
the recital and among other business
to come before the club was the report
of the nominating committee. Mrs.
AUGUSTUS Hine, chairman of the COM
mittee. reported these names as candi-
dates for election to come before the
club June 6: President, Mrs. e. c.
Bellows; first vice president, Mrs. j.
II. Francis; second vice president, Mrs.
Edward Curtis; third vice president,
Mrs. George Kress; treasurer, Mrs. w.
w. Orcutt; recording secretary, Mrs.
w. H. Jameson; general curator Mrs
F. w. Johnson.
Directors: Mrs. Willitts j. Hole and
Mrs. w. j. Holder.
Tea was served in the pretty blue and
white dining room by Mrs. d. I. G.
Wiebers, Mrs. William c. Tonklin and
Mrs. iKese.
Members of the Marathon Heights
club spent yesterday at the home of
Mrs. Frank Waters. London street,
making quilts for the Free Maternity
hospital. One dozen fluffy little white
and blue quilts will now be added to
the equipment of this hospital and one
dozen little girls and boys will be
made comfortable and warm through
the kindness of the women of this
club. The hours spent with the needle
were enlivened by readings of short
humorous stories by Mrs. M. II. Morris.
The club will meet next week with
Mrs. Carey, 2514 Temple street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
AUTOMOBILE SAFETY

NJ EARLY every automobile accident
reported is explained by the fact
~ that safety has been sacrificed to
speed. In spite of examples, warnings,
reproofs, admonitions, the speeder pur-
sues his mad course and makes trouble
for himself and those who are so rash
as to entrust their safety to his care.
Accidents caused by bad roads, how
ever, are not preventable by the ut
most caution. The condition of the steep
grade extending out of the Arroyo Seco
near Avenue 66 and Marmion way
should be remedied without delay. Ow-
ing to the condition of the roadway,
citizens on touring car were exposed
to imminent danger of death Sunday
In self-defense, as we'll as for the pro-
lection of the public. automobiles
should inspect roads and streets in the
county, and especially in the Greater
Los Angeles area of influence, and
should report and blacklist all danger
Gus sections.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
SAYS HUMoR OF MARK TWAIN
TEACHES VALUABLE LESSON

PASADENA, May S.-[Editor Her
add: We are now living in the be-
ginning of the greatest age i'm our
worlds hstOry-the universal age. In
this age we are not surprised to hear
of anything unusual being said, or
accomplished; such as the production
of a great picture, lecture or sermon.
Some years ago men of worth had to
be dead at least 300 years before we
ascertained their greatness. Not so to-
day. Last Sunday DR. Locke paid
tribute to the late Mark Twain.
Mark Twain and Emerson We're our
favorite ministers. One was wise
enough to quit preaching, while the
other was too wise to begin it. Both
taught the same doctrine in different
veins, and to understand one is to
know the other. For instance, we learn
from them where foreign nobility orig
mated. Mark Twain tells us how
easy the MOBILES can dig back through
the hazy mists of time and trace up
who their mothers were without trac-
ing, etc.
Ii a foreigner wishes to come to this
country to marry and do we'll all he
needs is a title" Many of the dukes
and mobiles come here bankrupt, marry
some foolish American girl of wealth,
return home with fathers coin and a
string of railroads. where they begin
a royal flush existence, squander the
money and return for more when the
divorce is granted.
In our vain rush for unearned
titles" will it ever come to a close?
We quote the famous answer, which is,
"God knows" G. r. LUNA.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
Music Notes
n rDWIG WULLNER. German led

7 UDWIG WULLNER, German lied
er singer and interpreter of some
IA of the most dramatic songs ana
recitatives of modern writer's, Will sing
in blanchard hall this evening. ThlS is
DR.. Wullner's second appearance in Los
Angeles this year, his first visit having
proved so delightful that his manager
was importuned to offer MN tor sec
ond series of recitals. He will close ms
local engagement with matinee Sat
urday afternoon.
Those who have followed the various
programs at Leyy's cafe chantant VIII
welcome the splendid work of the group
of artists in this weeks bill, which Is
the best selected series of muslcal
numbers yet presented at this popu-
lar cafe. Raymond Baldwin, the batl-
tone, sings a group of Old-fashloned
songs of thirty years ago. faYorites of
that time, which give Mr.. BALDWIN
hearty applause. The Kristoffi trio in
troduce another series of grand opera
selections, their trio number from
"Faust'' being exceptional and compar-
ing favorably with any grand opera
effort heard here. Their Italian songs
of the provinces and comedy eitorts
were equally well received.
Miss ,rracie Morrow demonstrates her
versatility in opening with an aria from
I'll Trovatore," followed by modern
ballad and closing with a raG-time
song. The Russian imperial dancers
have forsaken their Hungarian efforts
and are giving one of the widest dem
onstrations OF the Magyar typical
dances that can be seen outside of their
native heath Their whirlwind finish is
followed by unlimited applause. The
Kammermeyer orchestra is fully up 10
the usual artistic endeavor of their
worthy director and his capable men;
A daily matinee at o'clock, the
evening bill at $3.50 and the aItef-
theater program will be continued
throughout the week.
Miss Olga Steeb has arranged to give
but one recital here before gong TO
the city of Mexico, where she mas
protracted engagement. Her Iarewen
recital will be at Simpson auditorium
Friday evening. A splendid program
is offered.
Phoebe Willoughby, pupil OF MISS
Eva Francis Pike, played a piano re-
cital at the Piano Normal school Fri
day evening giving this program: over
ture: Poet and Peasant Suppe;
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
BIG CITES

~ ENSITs figures are confirming the
impression the tendency of mod
~ ern population is to drift into
great metropolitan centers. In the
growth of its city populations Amer
ica is not alone. The population OF
London is about 100000; of New York,
about 5OOO,00O; of Paris, upward OF
5000, 900: Of Chicago, about 100000; OF
Rerlin. 2.OO0. .0OO and of Vienna, 2,000,-
600. During the past few years the
average annual increase in New YORK
has been about 125,OO0; in London,
1o9,046; Chicago, 5S4S5; Vienna, 50,222;
Berlin, 81, ,199; Paris, 1866. Should this
growth be maintained for fifty years
London would have 100000 inhab-
itants; New York, 100000; Chicago
100000, and Vienna, 100000.
And, figuring that Greater Los An
geles at the time of the completion Of
the Panama canal will have at least
100000 inhabitants, the population
fifty years hence should be about
100000,
Since hygienic improvements and re-
forms tend to increase population by
lessening disease and the death rate
it is the duty of civilization to make
preparation for the care of city pop
ulations A comparison of German
and American methods of city build
ing is not fattering to our progressive
country. An observer says: Compare
Berlin, with it's splendid. streets, its
beautiful parkways and it's artistic
elevated railway property with the
average American city, or even with
the most advanced of American cities,
and the contrast is striking. On the
one hand we find system, foresight,
efficiency, honesty and beauty. On the
other we find chaos, shortsightedness,
inefficiency, graft and ugliness,"
From this general condemnation Los
Angeles should be excepted. BY build
ing with an eye to grace and proper
ton as we'll as to commercial needs
Greater Los Angeles will become the
most beautiful and artistic city in the
world.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
CONSERVATION

~ ATIONAL Conservation congress
will be held in the first week of
~ September, and 1t is hoped and
believed the Roosevelt conservation
policies will be expounded by their dis
tinguished originator. The congress will
be held at st. Paul, Mimi, and it is
the duty of the California delegation
to make timely preparation for a cam
paign that will bring the next congress
to Los Angeles.
Conservation of national natural re-
sources will be regarded by posterity as
the most far-seeing of the national pol
icies of the early twentieth century.
The theory of conservation is much
better and more generally understood
now than it was a few years ago. Much
of the wastefulness from the effects of
which the North American continent
is suffering-a wastefulness that was
reprehended and checked none too soon
was the result of ignorance.
What seemed to have been provided
by nature in reckless abundance was
wasted by man in reckless use. From
prodgality to penury is an easy step;
and it was only when beggared of
some of its riches that the nation be-
gan systematically to rehabiltate
itself. But facilis descensus averni,
and it's a long cdimb back. Still, much
progress has been made-encOuraging
progress-and while the lordly bison
will never more roam the great plains,
woodland and water will be preserved,
and there will be no more wanton
embarrassing of the land that in it's
primeval condition brought forth abun-
dance for man and beast
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
MENACE TO PEACE

4 LFRED AUSTIN'S latest effort is
q entitled: "A Truce of God, a
IA Kings Bequest." We approve the
yearnings of the laureate for interna-
tional peace, and believe modern inter
national society must organize itself
on a permanent peace basis if it would
secure the permanency of the Cauca-
sian school to civilization.
But we cannot appreciate the poetic
style in which Mr.. Austin laureates
his peace piping intent. Surely there
is beWilderment in the lines;
Round royal shroud
mournful crowd
Is all now left OF one but yesterday a king.
The laureate conveys the impression
the remains of royalty are a crowd,
BY all means let us have interna-
tional peace. But we suggest there is
one possible menace to that desirable
condition. Its exasperating name is AL
fred Austin.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

A BOULEVARD up San Fernando
n valley is an important part of
"A the good roads project 1t will
bring into the habtable area a large
tract of rich ranch land, capable Of
supporting a population of many thou
sands of people. The new road will
make easily accessible a region as rich
as the world-famous San Gabriel and
Santa Ana valleys.
In about two years, when Owens river
water win be available for irrigation,
the value of the valley land will be
increased greatly.
There is room for several big towns,
all within the sphere Of influence of
Greater Los Angeles, which will be a
beneficiary by the completion of the
boulevard and the opening up and set
tlement of the valley.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
HAVE PITY ON TAFT IN
HOUR OF PARTY TROUBLES

WASHINGTON, D. c., May A.
Editor Herald: The kissing incident
in connection with President Tafts
address of welcome to the woman's
suffrage convention recently held in
Washington, d. c., was of such minute
dimensions as to give small worry to
anyone other than politician whose
cuticle is worn thin from party buffet
ting. We seriously doubt if Taft could
have heard so small a demonstration
year ago. So. sisters, instead of
adding another burden to his already
heavy load of party difficulties, be
charitable, and those of you who are
Republicans give your attention in a
true, womanly way to preparing some
sort of balm for his wounded politi-
cal feelings and a tonic to tougher
his epidermis to future attacks from
young blood among his female Op-
pOnents in the struggles which are
sure to come. And you good old DEM
ocrats, do not. we beg of you, bear
down too strenuously upon him. Con-
slider what straits a man must be in
to make such a mountain from MOLE
hill. Have pity also for one whose
time is so strictly confined to keeping
his party in leading strings that he
does not know that this undesirable
class of women" he is so much afraid
of will spoil what good might accrue
from votes for women.
If this class of women votes ever
spoil woman's suffrage it will be
simply because men have reduced them
to the point where they can be bought
like other political tools.
Cheer up, sisters, it is at least
slightly significant that as the cause
of woman's suffrage gains in power
the men are beginning to clean house.
They evidently feel that some changes
are necessary before woman comes
into her own. AMICUS.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
GOOD GOVERNMENT

NOOD GOVERNMENT organization
tT has been enlarged. and its field of
VI operation includes Los Angeles
county. 1t now numbers among its
active members Bob Watchorn Of New
York, through whom it may be said
to have a direct association with The
odore Roosevelt. Mr. Watchorn used
to be United States commissioner of
immigration at Ellis Island, and is one
of Roosevelt's boys.
Mr.. Watchorn is an expert on the
workingman's side of the industrial
question. He knows what industrial
conditions are, and is a strenuous ad-
vocate of improvement. 1t is natural
Mr. Watchorn should ally himself with
the Good Government forces in his
new home, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10

Cvpsy Rondo, haydn; (a) Contempla-
ton co Anxiety, (c) Impromptu, (O
Angels Serenade, (e) Pirouette,
schmolI; Old Black Joe, Gimble:; "a
Berceuse, (b) Second Valse, GODDARD
(a) Nocturne, Chopin; (b) Rustic OF
Spring, Sinding; Arabesque' Andras'
-
Mrs. Mayne- Windsor was vocal solo
iet Of the recital given by Miss Emily
Riesburg at Blanchard hall last Tues
day night. Mrs. Windsor's songs We're
Mattinato Oeoncavello) aria, Magic
Flute (Mozart) and Ave Marie (Bach-
Gounod). In the latter number Miss
Mary Oreutt was at the piano, Z. q.
Titcomb at the organ and M. w. Mac
donald of London, England, played a
violin obllgato. Miss Myrtle Ouellet
gave two harp solos, and Miss Pauline
Darcy, contralto, and Leslie Brigham,
basso, were also heard in solos.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10

With all due respect to the dean and
for the occasion, we must say it is al
most paralyzing to the sensitory aud
itory nerve centers to hear Rev. Will
liam MacCormack say, "Our forefathers
were Englishmen." If the savage
shades of the children of Cormac the
Gael don't troop to Los Angeles one of
these nights and dance a war dance on
the slumbering deans chest it is be-
cause they have been reformed since
they went hence.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10

Los Angeles school census will show
d total of close to 10000. With the
number of children of school age in
creasing at such rate, it is obvious
the educational interests of Greater Los
Angeles demand that perpetual Wig
lance which is the price of successful
work. This community has many prob
lens, but none greater than education.
How fortunate it is the misguided op-
position to the school bonds came to
naught!
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10

Pastor Tilroe says the great modern
and wrong, but its economic waste.
Well, IL that argument viii end it, surely
it is more effective than the sentimen-
tai arguments-well founded though
they be.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
DEFIANCE PUNISHED

An Oakland man, who defied a CEN
gus enumerator, was taught a whole
some lesson for refusing to answer
questions to the extent of being jailed
for his presumption. A census enum-
orator is a government official, and
when questions are asked the one in
terrogated must "come through
Uncle Sam viii brook no foolishness.-
Martinez Gazette.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
NOT FOUND WANTING

Though hated by some because Of
his rugged honesty courage and great
ability, Roosevelt's praises are sung
by the civilized word-he has been
tried in the fire of long and severe
public service and has not been found
wanting National Bulletin.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10

In holding back strawberries and al
lowing them to rot rather than have a
low priced market, japanese gardeners
are initiating the example of great
American trust magnates. Interference
between supply and the consumers in
business ability. 1t is a crime.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
AT THE THEATERS

AUDITORIUM-Dar
BELASCO-"The Price"
BURBANK-"The Barrier"
EMPIRE-Musical extravaganza.
GRAND-"The Serenade."
Los ANGELES-Vaudev
MAJESTIC-Kolb and Dill.
MASON-Maude Adams.
OLYMPIC-Musical farce.
Observation-Disclosures
PRINCESS-Musica farce.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10

The American republic is leading
the world in manufacturing industries.
And the development of the Pacific
coast has hardly been begun. Upon the
completion of the Panama canal and
establishment of oriental and Austral-
asian commerce routes the west will
give the east tussle for American su-
r,,.o,1oa
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
A COMMON SOURCE OF SUPPLY

The stork had just visited Arthur's
house and Fred was filled with envy.
AS the doctor was leaving after one
of his visits he heard Fred say, 81 say,
Arthur, where did you get your little
sister, anyway" why DR.. Brown
brought her" ''Dr. Brown said Fred
in great surprise, "why we take of
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10

An advertised magazine article on
What toalo with money! reminds MS
of the famous hare-soup recipe of Meg
Dods of the Cleil1um Inn-"First catch
your hare" What to do with money!"
First get il.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10

County census will be finished on
time and will be complete, Los Angeles
county is one of the most prosperous
in the United States and its great area
contains room for population equal
to that of some of the eastern states.
And that population will come in time.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
EASTERN SPRING

Bring the camphor liniment
And pass the pills alongi
Let me smell some pungent scent
with favor strangely strong.
Tie a bandage round my neck
And give me drinks severe.
Feed me capsules by the peck
The merry spring is here.
Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10

With Mr.. Hewitt as special attorney
for the harbor project, the work OF
harbor development will be carried on
with constant assurance Of being
right" as well as of going ahead"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
NEEDLESS FEAR

4 STATIC Exclusion league is repre-
IA sented by a remarkable maga-
"A zine called THE White Man"
Every intelligent Japanese and Chinese
who reads our language will fairly
gloat over the unexpected revelations
of craven timidity and nervous appre-
hension contained in the hysterical
pages of The White Man"
1.-THE White Man" is written by
white livered men, whose Nightmares
are awesome visions Of the triumphant
conquest of the Pacific by the brown
peril, which has replaced the yellow
peril. OF the white peril which cleaned
the red-skinned human being off the
North American continent nothing is
said. A little over $50 years ago there
wasn't an English-speaking white man
in America. They seem to be fairly nu-
merous now.
The aggressiVeness which has placed
upward of a hundred million white
English-speaking people on a continent
that was still for the most part unex-
plored when the Declaration of Inde-
pendence was signed has not been
unspoiled even by the commercial de-
bauchery which has been a regrettable
feature OF modern times. Let us cult
vate independence, honor, honesty,
courage, Americanism, brotherly kind
ness and patriotism; trust in God and
do the right, and we need fear no foe.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
ACTIVE COLLIER

According to Webster's, a collier Is
"a vessel employed in caal trade" Mr..
Ballinger thinks that Golfers has been
entirely too active in the Alaska coal
City Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
State Press Echoes
INDEPENDENCE

There's nothing on earth that will
make a man Independent so quick as
little farm with COW or two on
it in the San Joaquin, where, to use
the words of Eleanor Gates, in the
Saturday Evening Post, "the suns
on the job three hundred ana torty
davs in the year, and there's slathers
of water" and soil rich enough to
grow anything from pumpkins to
hananas=MOdesto NeWs
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-10
CERTAINLY THEY WERE

Ben was putting on his shoes one
morning when his mother said, why
Ben, you have your shoes on the wrong
feet " "Why. mother" replied the boy
"'thev are the only feet 1 have"