anaheim-daily-herald 1921-11-30

If you want help, or have something for sale, Anaheim HERALD want ad columns are the direct route to your audience. VOL. IX. EIGHT PAGES ANAHEIM ANAHEIM M Crown Stage Complain MOTOR TRANSIT MUST QUIT OR IMPOUND FARES SAYS R. R. BOARD Money Collected Will Be Turned Over to Crown Stage If Supreme Court Upholds Decision. HUSBAND THREATENED HER WITH REVOLVER SAYS WOMAN Fear for her life or for great bodily injury was given as the ground on which Mrs. Elva S. Lesher is basing her plea for separation from Marvin C. Lesher in a suit for divorce filed with County Clerk J. M. Backs today. Mrs. Lesher says that she was abused and injured on numerous occasions by her husband for no sufficient reason and that at other times he threatened her with a revolver. The couple were married in Indianapolis in May, 1919. There are no children nor is there any community property. RELIGIOUS WARFARE IN MEXICO BREAKS Money Collected Will Be Turned Over to Crown Stage If Supreme Court Upholds Decision. The Motor Transit Company, operating a stage line between Anaheim and Santa Ana, must either cease operations or continue to impound in the Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of Los Angeles all money received in fares pending a rehearing of the suit brought by the Crown Stage Company, according to a decision handed down today by the California Railroad Commission. The stages of the Motor Transit Company have been operating without the "grant of necessity" from the railroad commission made imperative by laws which went into effect May 1, 1917, according to the complaint filed by the plaintiff several months ago. The first decision in the case was handed down in August of this year and a rehearing by the commission granted. This rehearing resulted in the sustaining of the previous decision today. Clark C. Bishop, attorney for the Crown Stage Company, commenting on the decision today said that defendant company will now appeal the case to the California Supreme Court to find out whether or not the railroad commission has jurisdiction over the matter. If the decision of the commission is upheld, the Motor Transit Company will then be forced to cease operation and will turn over to the Crown Stage Company the fares collected from last August until the high court's decision is handed down. RELIGIOUS WARFARE IN MEXICO BREAKS OUT AGAIN, REPORT AGUAS CALIENTES, Mexico, Nov. 30.—Religious welfare has broken out here anew. The American consul here was preparing a format; demand for reparations covering alleged damage to an American protestant church, alleged to have been stoned in rioting. Bishop Valdespina of the Church of Guadalupe, answering the consul's protests, issued a statement blaming the protestants for precipitating the trouble. MEXICO-CHINA TREATY IS BEING FRAMED SAYS DISPATCH NOGALES, Sonora, Mexico, Nov. 30.—Felix E. Pallivlein, representing the federal government, and Chinese Minister Guang Kitzen are framing a new Mexico-China treaty to become effective January 1, according to wireless advice here today from Mexico City. The existing treaty expires on the first of the year, under notice served by Mexico. This government intends to adopt a more stringent policy of restricting Chinese immigration in the new instrument, it was stated officially. Water Conservation Discussed at Meeting One of the most important meetings with far-reaching potentialities took place at the Anaheim Union Water Company offices yesterday, when the Orange County Water Conservation committee was in session here. The meeting was largely attended and great interest manifested by those present. Many of Orange County's implied water experts were present and interesting talks delivered on the topic of conserving the water supply committee that a law had been enacted by the last legislature, empowering the boards of supervisors of counties, through which a stream is running, to donate from the general funds money toward water conservation in counties other than theirs. Thus Orange County is now in position to conserve the waters of the Santa Ana river in San Bernardino County. It was also brought out by Mr. Head no spreading of water can take place on the upper Mississippi River. YOUNG WOMAN STRANGLED TIN TOLEDO TOLEDO, O., Nov. 24. of a young woman strangled to death waived in a hotel room here. The assailant stole her lister to conceal his idea. The woman and man husband and wife, entwined Tuesday night and we were the room where she discovered. One of the most important meetings with far-reaching potentialities took place at the Anaheim Union Water Company offices yesterday, when the Orange County Water Conservation committee was in session here. The meeting was largely attended and great interest manifested by those present. Many of Orange County's noted water experts were present and interesting talks delivered on the topic of conserving the water supply for this valley. Chairman J. Frederick Ahlborn called the meeting to order and expressed his satisfaction at the interest shown by the large representation from nearly every portion of the county. J. B. Neff, formerly of Anaheim but now residing in Los Angeles, a pioneer in water development, having established the first pumping plant for irrigation purposes in this county, was the first speaker. Mr. Neff advocated the storage of water during flood times and called attention to the constant lowering of the water level. He quoted the log of his well, which he had kept from 1895 to the presntt time, a period of twenty-six years and which is now embodied in the records of United States geological survey. The lowering of the water level during the period above mentioned showed a decline from 13 feet to a depth of 69 1/2 feet. H. Clay Kellogg of Santa Ana engineer for the Anaheim Union Water Company, the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company and others, a man of many years' experience, gave an interesting talk on water conditions in this valley, covering a period of almost fifty years. He gave many valuable suggestions in the way of conserving water and strongly advocated the building of suitable reservoir sites. G. W. Sherwood of Fullerton, was another interesting figure at the meeting. He has had many years' experience in the conservation of water. Horace C. Head, attorney for nearly every water company in Orange County and well-versed in the legal aspect of the water question, read an interesting letter from Francis Cuttle, chairman of Tri-County Conservation committee, dealing with the spreading of water on the upper Santa Ana river. Mr. Head informed the committee that a law had been enacted by the last legislature, empowering the boards of supervisors of counties, through which a stream is running, to donate from the general funds money toward water conservation in counties other than theirs. Thus Orange County is now in position to conserve the waters of the Santa Ana river in San Bernardino County. It was also brought out by Mr. Head no spreading of water can take place on the upper Santa Ana river until the stream has reached the Olive bridge. This arrangement, it was stated, protects the pumping interests of the county, as it permits of the water seeping into and filling the lower basin, in which the pumping plants are located. The installation of deep pits was advocated by Mr. Collins of Orange for the storage of water and augmenting the underground supply for irrigation. This theory was strongly combatted from certain sources, several attempts of this kind which failed were cited. However, enough support was manifested to save it from defeat. A committee, composed of F. D. Collins, D. C. Drake, George Bates of Orange, J. J. Dwyer of Anaheim, Dr. J. R. Schofield of Buena Park, was appointed to investigate the feasibility of pits for storing water and report at the next meeting. A resolution was passed to recommend to the Associated Chambers of Commerce that an appropriation for the purpose of making investigations and recommendations for suitable reservoir sites, the appropriation to be made by the board of supervisors, be endorsed by that body. LIBERTY GRILL MAN HELD FOR SELLING LIQUOR IN ANAHEIM Andrew Asmussen, a bartender at the Liberty Grill, owned by Max Salscheider, was arrested late yesterday afternoon for selling intoxicating liquors in violation of the city ordinance. In Judge Howard's court he pleaded not guilty and was released on $500 bail. His trial has been set for December 6. TOLEDO, O., Nov. 7 of a young woman who strangled to death waived in a hotel room here The assajian stole lister to conceal his idea The woman and man husband and wife, entwined Tuesday night and went to the room where she discovered. The murdered woman lying on a bed, her uncle and blue from violence was in disorder. TWO MEXICAN "NOT GUILTY MURDER CHIEF" Julian Castro and Mexicans, charged with connection with the d Khoury of Delilah, today guilty when strangled in Court. It is understood had signified their intention to guilty to the charge wiand it is thought that not guilty will be changed date for the trial is set. GAS GUSHER CITY AT MID-CENT WELL TOOL Joe Wagner of the M Company reports that Central well on the Dome at Huntington Island not yet completed is pooled and gas. Some of them used in removing the caustic lost and yesterday in a remove them the first four-inch casing was started a flow of great quantities of mud poured into the well, it force its way out. Mr. Wagner says that about 150 feet yet to go oil level, but that the pre present level is tremendous. ANAHEIM DAILY HEARTH ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1921. MAN TAKES plaint Upheld by State Com Jury Hearing “Fatty” Arbuckle Manslaughter Case Here is the Jury which is hearing the testimony in the trial of Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle on the charge of having been responsible for the death of Virginia Rappe, motion picture actress. They are left to right, standing: Stephen E. Hopkins, alternate for service in case of a juror's disability; Henry J. Reef; Thomas Kilkenny; Mrs. Kitty McDonald; Miss Louise F. Winterburn; Mrs. Helen F. Hubbard, and William H. Torpey. Seated, left to right are Mrs. Adeline M. Nelson, Clarence C. Sayre; Arthur H. Crane; Mrs. Dorothy B. O'dea; Arthur and John Dierks. Henry Zep Asks Coroner to Help Find His Mother Henry P. Zeh, a student at Stanford, has enlisted the aid of Coroner C. D. Brown in the search for his mother, Mrs. Anna P. Zeh, who has been missing for more than two months. Mrs. Zeh recently released from the Agnew State Hospital where she had been confined for mental trouble. Following her release from the hospital Mrs. Zeh went to Los Angeles and has disappeared from there. Her son says that a thorough search of Los Angeles has been made and he is now seeking in the outlying districts for word of his mother. He fears that she has taken her own life and he is seeking the aid of the coroner for this reason. Mrs. Zeh is described as 52 years of age with partly gray hair. She is 5 feet, 2 inches in height and weighs about 135 pounds. She speaks with a slight German accent. YOUNG WOMAN FOUND STRANGLED TO DEATH IN TOLEDO HOTEL TOLEDO, O., Nov. 30.—The body of a young woman who had been strangled to death was found locked in a hotel room here today. The assailant stole the hotel register to conceal his identity. The woman and man, registering as husband and wife, entered the hotel Tuesday night and were assigned to the room where the girl's body was discovered. MAUDE BELMONT MAY TESTIFY IN ARBUCKLE TRIAL SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30.—Bambina Maude Delmont, "the avenger," hovered by the closing scenes of the Arbuckle trial today. Whether the woman who swore to the charge of manslaughter on which Roscoe Arbuckle is now being tried, would take the witness stand was the one big question of the day. Both sides admitted she would not be called if it could be avoided—but her name has been mentioned more and more by witnesses and she is being drawn slowly closer to the stand. The prosecution had planned to close its case yesterday, but when adjournment time came it was announced that more witnesses were to be examined. Childhood Story Told Glimpses into the childhood of Virginia Rappe, in connection with whose death Fatty is held, were given at the close of yesterday's session. Mrs. Catherine Fox, Chicago, who had known Miss Rappe since 1910, and Mrs. Josephine Hardebeck, the "aunt" with whom Miss Rappe lived, told of her childhood, her early life and her secret love affairs. Mrs. Fox, speaking slowly—a pleasing picture in luxurious black furs, enhanced by contrast with an ivory white throat—described how Virginia at the age of 6, had been a "normal, healthy." Anaheimers Eat Wild Duck and Hear Speeches One hundred and sixty-three malard ducks fell an easy prey to that many friends of the National Orange Show committee at the Hotel Stewart, San Bernardino last night when the opening gun for the show, to be held February 17-27, 1922, was fired. Thirty-six speakers, representing various orange growing districts of Southern California, promised to do their best, both in exhibits and patronage, to make this next show a success. Sylvester Weaver, president of Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, made the principal talk. His subject was "Co-operation." The ducks for the dinner were shot in the Big Beer region and brought down by Secretary "Dad" Skinner of the Little Bear chamber. Orange County representatives include Chairman Talbert and Members Schumacher and Finley of the board of supervisors; Dr. Zaiser and Purchasing Agent Slabaugh; A. W. Reeves, representing Chairman Herman Stern of the California Valencia Orange Show; Paul Clausen, representing President Riley, and Malcolm Fraser, local secretary. The dinner was of thirteen courses. Mayor S. W. McNabb of San Bernardino,"was toastmaster, and A. G. Kendall, chairman of the awards committee of the San Bernardino show was chairman. LOCAL POULTRY RAISER WINS PRIZES IN STRANGLED TO DEATH IN TOLEDO HOTEL TOLEDO, O., Nov. 30.—The body of a young woman who had been strangled to death was found locked in a hotel room here today. The assailant stole the hotel register to conceal his identity. The woman and man, registering as husband and wife, entered the hotel Tuesday night and were assigned to the room where the girl's body was discovered. The murdered woman was found lying on a bed; her unclad body welted and blue from violence. The room was in disorder. TWO MEXICANS PLEAD "NOT GUILTY" TO MURDER CHARGE Julian Castro and Guan Garcia, Mexicans, charged with murder in connection with the death of John Khoury of Delai, today pleaded not guilty when arranged in the Superior Court. It is understood that the men had signified their intention to plead guilty to the charge when arraigned and it is thought that their plea of not guilty will be changed before the date for the trial is set. GAS GUSHER COMES IN AT MID-CENTRAL WELL TODAY Joe Wagner of the Mid-Central Oil Company reports that the big Mid-Central well on the Bolsa Chico Dome at Huntington Beach, though not yet completed, is pouring out mud and gas. Some of the fishing tools used in removing the casing had been lost and yesterday in an attempt to remove them the first stand of the four-inch casing was jerked loose. This started a flow of gas and, though great quantities of mud have been poured into the well, it continues to force its way out. Mr. Wagner says that the well has about 150 feet yet to go to strike the oil level, but that the pressure at the present level is tremendous. Glimpses into the childhood of Virginia Rappe, in connection with whose death Fatty is held, were given at the close of yesterday's session. Mrs. Catherine Fox, Chicago, who had known Miss Rappe since 1910, and Mrs. Josephine Hardebeck, the "aunt" with whom Miss Rappe lived, told of her childhood, her early life and her secret love affairs. Mrs. Fox, speaking slowly—a pleasing picture in luxurious black furs, enhanced by contrast with an ivory white throat—described how Virginic at the age of 6, had been a "normal, healthy child," who made mud pies like other children. She told how the girl had later studied "dancing and high kicking"; had become a daring motorist at the age of 14; had been a model for a woman traveling "to sell gowns" through the Great Lakes states; had gone to London in a similar capacity, also visiting New York, Chicago and the Pacific coast. Romance Cut Short Then came a bit of romance—but it was cut short. Mrs. Hardebeck told the same story. Indications today were that the trial might be drawn out into next week. The board of medical examiners appointed to make a microscopic examination of Miss Rappe's organs notified the court it would not be ready to report today. Until it reports the evidence cannot be concluded. A sensation was sprung in the arrest of Mrs. Minnie Neighbors, witness for Arbuckle, on a charge of perjury. The arrest was on complaint of District Attorney Mathew Brady. The woman, who is the wife of a Los Angeles policeman, was held in $2000 ball. Mrs. Neighbors testified she saw Miss Rappe tearing her clothes in frenzy at Wheeler Hot Springs in Ojal valley last August. Prosecution witnesses said Miss Rappe was not at the springs at that time. Mrs. Neighbors was arrested by detectives without a warrant on a charge of perjury after Arbuckle's attorneys had succeeded in blocking every effort of the prosecution to obtain a warrant. McNab and his associates had previously denounced the arrest and had induced every judge in San Francisco to refuse to issue a warrant pending a hearing. “This charge is just a smoke screen to hide the desperation of the prosecution,” McNab said. LOCAL POULTRY RAISER WINS PRIZES IN BIG CONTEST Fred Heying, one of Anaheim's most successful poultry raisers, won first prize for individual hen and third prize for pen in the Los Angeles Jeterson high school egg laying contest which began a year ago and closed yesterday. The Rhode Island Red hen trapnested by Mr. Heying produced 247 eggs during the contest period. His pen of Rhode Island Reds produced 907 eggs. M. A. Scofield was winner in this class with a White Leghorn hen which layed 949 eggs. Second prize in this division went to G. C. England, whose group produced 919 eggs during the period. Mr. Ingland's individual White Leghorn entry also won second prize. The hen with the longest continuous laying record belonged to Mr. Heying. This bird layed 41 eggs from March 15 to April 24, inclusive. Second prize in this department was won by W. P. Parmentier's Barred Rock, which layed 33 eggs from April 9 to May 11, inclusive. Mr. Heying's pen also won the prize for three separate months, producing 123 eggs in March, 83 eggs in August and 57 eggs in October. He won a cash prize of $7 for third place in the pen contest. Fast Thieves Sieze $6,000 Stock-of Furs PASADENA, Nov. 30—When W. Schwartz of 3815 Maple avenue, Los Angeles, came to Pasadena yesterday morning to dispose of a $6,000 stock of fine furs, he brought them in the tonneau of his auto. He stopped at the Crown Hotel to arrange for a room where he could exhibit them. He was in the hotel ten minutes, he told the police, and when he came out the furs had disappeared. HERALD If your goods are not moving as fast as you want them to, a well worded display ad in The HERALD will solve the problem. 30, 1921. NO. 13. S OWN LIFE e Commission OFFICERS ARE PRAISED FOR CAPTURE OF BOOZE AUTOS High praise was given to Sheriff C. E. Jackson, Deputy Sheriff Roy Ballard and City Motorcycle Officers Frank Stewart and H. D. Jayne for the capture of Claude Smith and J. H. Harris, booze runners, Friday evening at Irvine and for the excellent manner in which the information given by revenue officers in the case was handled. The praise was contained in a letter received today from F. E. Johnson of Los Angeles, special agent in charge of the United States customs department in this district. AUTOMATIC REVOLVER STOLEN FROM CAMP EDDIE KIRCHNER COMMITS SUICIDE ON BUSY STREET LATE YESTERDAY Ill Health Caused-Oil Worker To Shoot Self To Death, Says Note Written To Wife and Babies. Despondency over ill health, which resulted in the loss of his job, caused Edward Kirchner, 23, to take his own life late yesterday afternoon, by sending a bullet through his temple as he AUTOMATIC REVOLVER STOLEN FROM GAMP The theft of a Colts automatic 45 caliber pistol from the camp of the Amalgamated Oil Company on the Brea lease near Richfield was reported to the sheriff today by J. N. Barnett. The gun was stolen some time Sunday. LOCAL MASONS ATTEND LODGE CEREMONY AT FULLERTON Santa Ana Council A. F. & A. M. No. 14, conferred the Superexcellent Master degree on more than 150 candidates from Orange county, Pasadena and Long Beach at the Fullerton Masonic Temple last night. The degree work was preceded by a banquet at 6 o'clock by the Fullerton Eastern Star members. There were more than 450 Masons present, twenty of whom were Anaheim members. GERMAN DELEGATION TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC PROBLEMS HERE BERLIN, Nov. 30.—Germany will send a mission of industrialists bankers and agriculturists to America to discuss German economic problems with financiers there, it was announced today. Dr. Joseph Wirth, German chancellor, is expected to appoint the members of the commission tomorrow. OUTFALL SEWER PLANS ARE UNCHANGED SAYS BUTLER City Engineer Clyde Butler in an interview today announced that plans for the proposed outfall sewer will doubtless be adhered to as approved recently. A general survey of the situation resulted in a report which has Ill Health Caused-Oil Worker To Shoot Self To Death, Says Note Written To Wife and Babies. Despondency over ill health, which resulted in the loss of his job, caused Edward Kirchner, 23, to take his own life late yesterday afternoon, by sending a bullet through his temple as he stood by the Graham Furniture Store on Chartres street. Efforts to save his life by an operation at the Anaheim hospital, where he was rushed after the shooting, were futile and death came two hours later. An inquest held at 3 o'clock this afternoon resulted in a coroner's verdict of suicide. A letter written by the man and addressed to his wife was found in his pocket by the police who investigated the case. "When you get this, I will be gone," it said. "I have tried hard to come back, but have been unsuccessful and now I'm discouraged." Kirchner came to Anaheim several months ago with his wife and two children, one three years old and the other less than a year. He has been living at the Chamber of Commerce apartments and had been employed by the Union Oil Company near here. Ill health had caused him to quit work. Borrows Sister's Gun Early yesterday afternoon, he went to the home of his sister, Mrs. Dave Robinson, 203 South Clementine street, and borrowed a revolver, explaining that he wished to take it to the oil fields with him. He drove his automobile down town and after parking it on Los Angeles street, crossed to the front of the Graham Furniture store. His peculiar, downcast attitude attracted the attention of persons who were passing. Walking to the Chartres street side of the store and facing the wall, Kirchner took the gun from his pocket, placed it to his temple and pulled the trigger. He fell to the sidewalk as people rushed toward him. An X-ray and operation at the hospital revealed that the bullet had passed through the brain. Sick Several Years Kirchner's sickness began several years ago and following a nervous breakdown he was under the doctor's care in Bisbee, Ariz., for several months. During the war he was general foreman in the Southwest shipyards at San Pedro. Later he moved to Long Beach and has maintained his membership in the Masonic lodge of that city since that time. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Kirchner, live at 422 West Center street, Anaheim. CANADIAN VET WANTS OUTFALL SEWER PLANS ARE UNCHANGED SAYS BUTLER City Engineer Clyde Butler in an interview today announced that plans for the proposed outfall sewer will doubtless be adhered to as approved recently. A general survey of the situation resulted in a report which has been accepted by the Santa Ana and the Anaheim trustees and a joint board. Mr. Butler says that at the present time progress is being delayed by the necessary working of the legal machinery governing the case. He says that following the publication of the intention to handle the proposed work a certain length of time must elapse before a bond election can be called. As soon, however, as bonds are voted it is planned to start work on the project. Bride of Seven Days Gets Weekly Alimony LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30,—Mrs. Maud May Williams, just past 17, will receive $12 a week alimony from her husband of one week, according to an order made yesterday by Judge Toland. They were married July 27 and separated August 3, this year, the complaint recited. In his divorce complaint Williams accused his wife of chandestine love affairs with other men, even during their week of marriage. TIDE AT VENICE IS HIGHEST IN 5 YEARS Yesterday and the day before, the tides at Venice have been the highest recorded in the past five years, reaching a maximum of seven feet one inch. A. R. Fraser of the beach city, who has made a careful study of tides and ocean currents says that these currents, instead of running south as is their wont, have been going northwards, for the past sixty days. The height of the tides has resulted in thoroughly cleaning the famous Venice canals and giving the beach a fine new supply of sand. CANADIAN VET WANTS TO SEE OLD BUDDIES AT RECITAL HERE It's a far cry from going "over the top" at the head of a platoon of Canadian infantry, in the battle of Monchy and other famous engagements in Flanders, to the esthetic pursuit of entertaining audiences with piano classics and playing piano accompaniments for distinguished vocalists. Lieutenant Thomas H. George, late of the Fifty-eighth Canadian infantry, who was wounded in the battle of Monchy August 28, 1918 and was likewise gassed and shell shocked, will be heard here this evening at the high school auditorium as pianist, with Miss Helen Clark, noted contralto, and Mr. Joseph Phillips, baritone, in their joint recital. "In my four years' service overseas," says Lieutenant George. "I met a great number of men from the Pacific coast states. I never thought then that I would ever see any of them again; but this coast tour of ours makes me hope that I can renew some of those battlefield friendships. I don't even know where some of them live, except that they lived on the Pacific coast; but if any of them happen to live in Anaheim, I certainly hope they'll come to the recital this evening—and look me up after the recital. In fact, I would be delighted to meet anyone tron here who served overseas with the Canadian forces." O. A. Lovejoy, manager of Edison Phonographs, Ltd., arrived in Anaheim today in company with the two artists who will appear in the Tene Test recital tonight. Science numbers the muscles in the human body as 446 but it is held by some that there are more than this number.