anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-02

If you want help, or have something for sale, Anahaim HERALD want ad columns are the direct route to your audience. VOL. IX. TWELVE PAGES JAPANESE WANT PRE-WAR NOTICE OF SIX MONTHS SAYS DELEGATE Promise of "Breathing Spell" Would Cause Orientals To Accept Hughes' Naval Program. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—An agreement whereby six months' "notice" or "breathing spell" would be given Japan before a war could be waged against her would cause her to accept Hughes' naval program, a spokesman of the Japanese delegation indicated today. She would yield, too, it was suggested, to any allotment of naval ratio above sixty per cent—but the American group is not inclined to make such a bargain. The significance of the "six months' notice" feeler is that Great Britain is laying the ground work for abrogation of the Anglo-Japanese alliance and Japan wants to have her "national security" assured in the Pacific agreement substituted therefor. Will Not Press Demand In any event Japan is not going to press the 70 per cent naval ratio plan to the point of breaking up the confluent nation. Woman Burglar Wife of Banker Police Are Told LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.—Booked as Mrs. Belle Hell, police are today investigating the identity of an alleged burglar who says she is the widow of a prominent Chicago banker. The woman was taken into custody on a charge of stealing jewels from the home of Samuel Wood. Detectives arrested her in her own handsome 14-room residence of Grammercy Place. W. AND J. COLLEGE WILL MEET UNIVERSITY AT PASADENA LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.—Washington, Pa., is to send a team to Pasadena on New Year's day for the annual east vs. west football classic. Washington and Jefferson will battle the University of California for the "transcontinental" title. The selection of Washington and Jefferson came as a big surprise to California football fans. The little eastern college had not been mentioned among the possibilities. Fans frankly expressed disappointment because some team better known on the west coast was not chosen. Formal invitations to Washington and Jefferson and to California are in the mail today, it was formally announced by the Tournament of Roses committee. Both organizations have already accepted tentative offers, and arrangements are complete in substance. Washington and Jefferson is one of HUSBAND "NAMES" CUSATIONS AS well as on various occasions years are the ground Ella D. Scott of Saying separation from Robert T. Scott. The Scotts were m Missouri, nineteen ye parently had no troupe seven years, accordin in her complaint, the custody of her t and 18 years of age month allmony for the younger child, who school. Another $50ance is asked by Mr own support. WILSON MAY NEW RALLY LEAGUE O WASHINGTON, D. Wilson may soon surge ing friends of thie tions to a new effort principles the league. Wilson, according er, believes the time test the sincerity of they opposed the leg can" grounds. The former president having said he did ators could save them were now called on question of America the league under r The significance of the "six months' notice" feeder is that Great Britain is laying the ground work for abrogation of the Anglo-Japanese alliance and Japan wants to have her "national security" assured in the Pacific agreement substituted therefor. Will Not Press Demand In any event Japan is not going to press the 70 per cent naval ratio plan to the point of breaking up the conference, it was clearly indicated to the United Press. While the Japanese gave Hughes the credit for wanting the far east cleared before the naval program is settled, some American quarters suggest the Japanese themselves using the naval difference as a club-to-get their price in the far east—recognition of Japanese "special interests" in Manchuria. Discuss Submarine Problem While the Japanese question is still holding the main interest, the submarine problem and the allotment of ratio to France's and Italy's fleet are also receiving attention. Britain has indicated through an official spokesman that she would ask for abolition of submarines if she found she had sufficient backing. BRIAND IS CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS OF ARMS CONFERENCE HAVRE, Dec. 2. "I am confident the noble object of the Washington conference will be obtained," Premier Briand declared on his arrival here today aboard the liner Paris from America. Speaking before a delegation at the city hall, Briand said: "I went to Washington carrying a lawyer's brief which even a mediocre lawyer could have pleaded successfully because of the justice of the case." "I have returned filled with confidence." JOE BURKE APPOINTED DISTRICT ATTORNEY LAST NIGHT Preparations to take the oath of office and assume his duties as United States district attorney were being made today by Joe Burke, Santa Ana attorney, following the receipt of papers last night confirming his appointment to that position. Mr. Burke is widely known in Orange County, having at one time served as assemblyman from this district. He will succeed Robert O'Conan. WASHINGTON, D.C. Wilson may soon so urging friends of the tions to a new effort principles the league. Wilson, according er, believes the time test the sincerity of they opposed the less can" grounds. The former president having said he did ators could save them were now called on question of America, the league, under re guarding all America. FRENCH POLICY AMERICAN HAVRE, Dec. 2. The American shipbuilder wanted in the United nection with alleged frauds, was detained at Paris on his arrival to French police, acti quest from Washington his state room pending warrant expected from Inspector F. A. Bliss announced he would fore the American co p.m. this afternoon no further authority can be held, he will be re To Ask Extra WASHINGTON, Dealer government is re mediate steps toward France of Charles W. shipbuilder against w ping board soon will fraudulent dealing du This statement was government official from France indicate Morse's apprehension prevent him landing at Morse's two sons, E F. Morse, have issue here denying that their country to avoid facing be brought against him ing board, which amounting up to $44 assert their father we cause of an illness. Pardoned by An illness of Morse former President T Morse from a federal ter being sent there on charges of misapplying funds. Then exp did not expect him to a few months after h It was indicated too is being asked to dev virtually deport him on the grounds that sairable citizen." It was ever, it would be need to formal extradition The spectacular can shipbuilder and finance caused a clash between departments. LAST NIGHT Preparations to take the oath of office and assume his duties as United States district attorney were being made today by Joe Burke, Santa Ana attorney, following the receipt of papers last night confirming his appointment to that position. Mr. Burke is widely known in Orange County, having at one time served as assemblyman from this district. He will succeed Robert O'Connor, who was expected to turn over his office in Los Angeles to Mr. Burke today. TUSTIN FARM CENTER WILL PLAN NEW WORK Details for a definite plan of work with a series of projects to be carried out are expected to be outlined for the Tustin farm center at the regular meeting in the grammar school at 7:30 tonight. The committee appointed to work out the details of the projects to be followed will report. H. E. Wahiberg, county farm advisor, will speak on the definite program of work for the Tustin center and Elmer Ritner will tell of his trip to the university farm at Davis. Burglar Suspect Taken After Chase in Hotel LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.—Past activities of Louis Chillings are under investigation by police detectives following his arrest on suspicion of burglary early yesterday morning. The suspect was captured after a lively chase in a hotel at 437 South Broadway by Detectives Parsons and Davis and dozens of hotel inmates. Officers found a watch upon his person, which belongs, they say, to E. D. Blodgett, 1160 West Saventh street. The watch was stolen Wednesday, November 21, the police declare. Mr. and Mrs. George Dunton, prominent residents of Anaheim, are guests at the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Dunton were entertained by friends at a dinner given in their honor at the Ambassador's cocoanut grove last evening. Five Japanese Drowned When Schooner Founders VANCOUVER, B. C., Dec. 2.—Five Japanese sailors lost their lives when the Japanese auxiliary schooner Koun Mara foundered 200 miles off Cape Flattery in a southeast gale Tuesday, according to a wireless report received here today. The remainder of the crew was rescued by the Japanese steamer Tosan Maru, outward bound from Tacoma to Japan. First reports were that all members of the crew were saved. Divorce Seeker Charges Wife Beat Him In Public LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.—The aftermath of a first fight between a man and his wife on the steps of the city hall came yesterday when Floyd C. Kimbrough filed suit for divorce from Josephine Kimbrough on the ground of cruelty. He charges that she heaped abuse upon him and proceeded to beat him, while a large crowd collected. Husband Faces Trial For Alleged Shooting LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.—George Luke, accused of following his wife to the home of Arthur Rindenow at 1714 New England street, and shooting through the window with intent to kill Rindenow, was yesterday held for jury trial by Justice Channing Follette. According to testimony introduced by Deputy District Attorney McDaniel, prosecuting the case, the shooting occurred on November 16, last. Luke was released on his own recognizance pending trial. Sentence Deferring Murder Case DEDHAM, Mass., Judge Webster Thayer until December 20th counsel for Nicola Simoeo Vanzettl to file on exceptions taken by the trial, in which the found guilty of murder greet for the killing and his guard at South cision of Judge Thayer for a new trial is still time sentence of the has been deferred. Homicides for 1 Decrease NEW YORK, Dec. 2. the United States during approximately 9000, a from the 1919 record computation by Fredman, statistician of Life Insurance Company. The figures showed M still in the lead with 634 persons for each population. In general showed that in south proportion of negroes three and a half to six of whites. America Disinclination To Give H WASHINGTON, Dec. American government will favor a loan to Soviet controlled by the Ame-ministration, as sugars matches from Riga, high ficials said today. Of matter would be one fo ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1921. HUSBAND “NAGGED”HER SAYS WOMAN WHO SEEKS DIVORGE Continual nagging and false accusations as well as physical violence on various occasions for the last seven years are the grounds on which Mrs. Ella D. Scott of Santa Ana is seeking separation from her husband, Robert T. Scott. The Scotts were married at Galena, Missouri, nineteen years ago and apparently had no trouble until the last seven years, according to Mrs. Scott in her complaint. Mrs. Scott asks the custody of her two daughters, 17 and 18 years of age, and seeks $50 a month allmony for the support of the younger child, who is attending high school. Another $50 monthly allowance is asked by Mrs. Scott for her own support. WILSON MAY URGE NEW RALLY AROUND LEAGUE OF NATIONS WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—Woodrow Wilson may soon sound a rally calling friends of the league of nations to a new effort to vindicate the principles the league embodies. Wilson, according to a recent caller, believes the time has arrived to test the sincerity of those who said they opposed the league on "American" grounds. The former president was quoted as having said he did not believe senators could save their faces if they were now called on to vote on the question of American entrance into the league under reservations safe. THREAT AGAINST ARBUCKLE’S LIFE LEADS TO MOVE FOR PROTECTION Poisoning of Defense’s Witness Increases Fear For Safety of Comedian If Acquitted of Charge. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2.—A threat has been received by friends of Roscoe Arbuckle that he would be shot as he left the courtroom if he was acquitted of manslaughter in the death of Virginia Rappe. This threat, following the poisoning of the defense’s star witness, Miss Irene M. Morgan, led to extreme precautions to protect the big movie comedian today. The threat against Arbuckle’s life was received by Milton Cohen, his attorney, and a personal friend, two days ago, it was learned. The letters addressed to each stated "you and your fat friend" will be assassinated. Girl is Near Death The girl witness—a nurse from Los Angeles—is reported hovering between life and death from effects of the poisoning. Physicians said they believed she had been given a large amount of money when they appear before Judge Z. B. West next Wednesday morning at 9:30, Juan Varcía and Julian Castro, held for the murder of John Khoury at Delhi September 11, will have their trial date definitely set at... WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—Woodrow Wilson may soon sound a rally call urging friends of the league of nations to a new effort to vindicate the principles the league embodies. Wilson, according to a recent caller, believes the time has arrived to test the sincerity of those who said they opposed the league on "American" grounds. The former president was quoted as having said he did not believe senators could save their faces if they were now called on to vote on the question of American entrance into the league, under reservations safeguarding all American rights. FRENCH POLICE HOLD AMERICAN FINANCIER HAVRE, Dec. 2.—Charles W. Morse, the American shipbuilding financier, wanted in the United States in connection with alleged merchant marine frauds, was detained aboard the liner Paris on his arrival today. French police, acting upon a request from Washington, held him in his state room pending arrival of a warrant expected from Paris. Inspector F. A. Bianna of the police announced he would take Morse before the American consul here at 3 p.m. this afternoon and if there is no furher authority on which he can be held, he will be released. To Ask Extradition WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—The federal government is ready to take immediate steps toward extradition from France of Charles W. Morse, wealthy shipbuilder against whom the shipping board soon will prefer charges of fraudulent dealing during the war. This statement was made by a high government official when reports from France indicated orders for Morse's apprehension came too late to prevent him landing at Havre. Morse's two sons, Edwin and Harry F. Morse, have issued a statement here denying that their father left the country to avoid facing the charges to be brought against him by the shipping board, which involve contracts amounting up to $40,000,000. They assert their father went to Europe because of an illness. Pardoned by Taft An illness of Morse in 1912 caused former President Taft to pardon Morse from a federal penitentiary after being sent there for fifteen years on charges of misapplication of banking funds. Then expert physicians did not expect him to live more than a few months after his release. It was indicated today that France is being asked to detain Morse and virtually deport him to this country on the grounds that he is an "undesirable citizen." It was thought, however, it would be necessary to resort to formal extradition proceedings. The spectacular case of the noted shipbuilder and financier already had caused a clash between two government departments. Irene M. Morgan, led to extreme precautions to protect the big movie comedian today. The threat against Arbuckle's life was received by Milton Cohen, his attorney, and a personal friend, two days ago, it was learned. The letters addressed to each stated "you and your fat friend" will be assassinated. Girl Is Near Death The girl witness—a nurse from Los Angeles—is reported hovering between life and death from effects of the poisoning. Physicians said they believed she had been given a large quantity of asperin. A gray haired, middle-aged man, said to be a crank, was sought as the poisoner. Miss Morgan told the police she had met the man at the Arbuckle trial where an attempt had been made to impeach her testimony. She said she went walking with him yesterday at noon. He took her to a drug store where they drank orangeade. She ate two pieces of candy he gave her. Later she was found on the floor of her room in convulsions. Physicians at first believed she would die, but declared this morning she had a good chance for recovery. Arbuckle, Not Afraid Arbuckle seemed little affected by the "assassination" threats which have thrown everyone connected with the case into excitement. It is considered a foregone conclusion by most persons here that Arbuckle will be dismissed and elaborate precautions are being taken to prevent any demonstration. The big comedian after hearing Leo Friedman, youthful assistant to the district attorney, spend two hours describing the famed funny man of the movies as an arch-criminal, said, "Well, he sure burned me up." In the eyes of Friedman, Arbuckle was the calloused man who can play pranks, joke and laugh in the face of suffering and whose only thought, when he saw Virginia Rappe in agony, was to get her out of his room. Arguments Continue But to McNab, defense attorney, Arbuckle was a man who had tried to be a genial host and a helper to the sick and who found himself in the clutches of a prosecutor's office. The arguments started late yesterday, Friedman concluding the opening argument for the state and McNab starting his for the defense. Indications were that the last words for and against the defendant would be spoken this afternoon and the vast majority of those who have followed the trial predict a verdict in time for Arbuckle to "catch an 8 o'clock train for Los Angeles." CHANDLER AGENCY HAS ADVERTISING STUNT JUDGE TO SET DATE OF MURDER TRIAL OF GARCIA AND CASTRO Unless they change their plea of not guilty when they appear before Judge Z. B. West next Wednesday morning at 9:30, Juan Varcía and Julian Castro, held for the murder of John Khoury at Delhi September 11, will have their trial date definitely set at that time. Action on the case has been postponed several times to enable the men to secure the aid of the Mexican consul. The consul has refused to assist in the case, however, and definite action is expected soon. Pleads Not Guilty To Driving While Drunk A. B. Gonzales, charged with driving while intoxicated, was arraigned before Judge Z. B. West in the Superior Court today, following his preliminary examination in the justice court. Gonzales pleaded not guilty. His trial was set for December 19. TWO POLICEMEN SHOT IN NIGHT RIOT AT JAIL IN IRELAND LONDON, Dec. 2.—The most serious outbreak in Ireland, since the truce, was reported in a dispatch to the Evening Star from Londonderry, where two policemen are said to have been killed in a jail battle. Armed men attacked the jail at 3 a.m., the report said. Simultaneously prisoners began a riot and attempted to escape. The police rallied to the defense of the prison, driving off the attackers and hemming the prisoners in their cells. Bus Crash Tragedy Death Toll Now 13 RED BLUFF, Dec. 2.—Charles Bosworth, youthful driver of the Red Bluff high school bus which was struck Wednesday by a Southern Pacific train at Proberta crossing, south of here, and Marion Day, a student, died in a hospital here yesterday. Their deaths brought the number of dead as a result of the collision to thirteen. Eva Lindeman, one of the two survivors, will die, hospital physicians said, while Opal McNaughton is on the road to recovery. Frazier New Austrian Charge d'Affaires Morse from a federal penitentiary after being sent there for fifteen years on charges of misapplication of banking funds. Then expert phylsicans did not expect him to live more than a few months after his release. It was indicated today that France is being asked to detain Morse and virtually deport him to this country on the grounds that he is an "unde-sirable citizen." It was thought, however, it would be necessary to resort to formal extradition proceedings. The spectacular case of the noted shipbuilder and financier already had caused a clash between two government departments. Sentence Deferred In Murder Case at Dedham DEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 2.—Superior Judge Webster Thayer today extended until December 20 the time allowed counsel for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti to file a petition based on exceptions taken by them during the trial, in which the men were found guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of a paymaster and his guard at South Brahhtree. Decision of Judge Thayer on a motion for a new trial is still pending. Mean-time sentence of the convicted men has been deferred. Homicides for 1920 Decrease Over 1921 NEW YORK, Dec. 2.—Homicides in the United States during 1920 totaled approximately 9000, a decrease of 500 from the 1919 record, according to a computation by Frederick L. Hoffman, statistician of the Prudential Life Insurance Company of America. The figures showed Memphis, Tenn., still in the lead with a killing record of 63.4 persons for every 100,000 of population. In general, the tables showed that in southern states, the proportion of negroes slain was from three and a half to seven times that of whites. America Disinclined To Give Russia Loan WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—The American government will be disinclined to favor a loan to Soviet Russia to be controlled by the American relief administration, as suggested in dispatches from Riga, high treasury officials said today. Officials said the matter would be one for legislation. CHANDLER AGENCY HAS ADVERTISING STUNT THAT IS UNIQUE The Chandler and Cleveland service station put on a "high-flying" advertising stunt that attracted more than usual attention yesterday afternoon. Circulars, announcing the big "doings" at this car agency, were distributed from an airplane in flight over the city. The Chandler-Cleveland people are going to give away during the next six months a Cleveland car and $700 on the purchase price of a Chandler, also a $200 merchandise order on any Anaheim store. If one is the owner of a car, whether it is one of these popular makes or not, one will find the announcement of Ray Goodcell, local manager of the Chandler-Cleveland agency, of more than passing interest. Chandler and Cleveland are strictly high-class cars that are giving satisfaction in the hands of thousands of owners and it is a policy of the manufacturers never to cheapen their product to meet the demand for a lower priced car, according to Mr. Goodcell. OFFICERS OF COUNTY HUNT SAN DIEGO MAN Orange county officers combed the highways leading to San Diego yesterday afternoon, looking for A. L. MacLaren, who is wanted there on a felony charge. MacLaren is described as 45 years of age and about 5 feet. 8 inches in height. He was headed north in a Bulck roadster, with badly battered fenders, when last seen in San Diego. Miss Elenor Loescher of Pincentia spent the week-end with relatives and friends in Los Angeles. BLUF high school bus which was struck Wednesday by a Southern Pacific train at Proberta crossing, south of here, and Marion Day, a student died in a hospital here yesterday. Their deaths brought the number of dead as a result of the collision to thirteen. Eva Lindeman, one of the two survivors, will die, hospital physicians said, while Opal McNaughton is on the road to recovery. Frazier New Austrian Charge d'Affaires WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—Formal resumption of diplomatic relations with Austria was announced by the state department today when Arthur Hugh Grazier was named as Charge d'Affaires at the American embassy in Yienna. Frazier has been a diplomatic secretary and has acted as ambassador. Confirmation of his appointment by the senate is not necessary. The state department also announced that as soon as conditions make it possible Grant Smith, commissioner at Budapest, will be named as Charge d'Affaires to Hungary. Love For First Wife Base of Divorce Suit LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.—The only "real love" of Harold F. Wheeler was his "first love," according to confessions he is alleged to have made to his wife, Lola M. Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler filed suit for divorce yesterday alleging Wheeler had deserted her and gone back to love Number 1. The Wheelers were married in 1919 and parted last July. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hathaway, Mrs. M. E. Canby visited in Los Angeles today. Love Letters Win Divorce For Wife LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.—Two letters filled with endearing terms helped Dora Lowe secure a divorce yesterday in Judge Summerfield's court from John W. Lowe. Judge Summerfield, in addition to granting a divorce, gave Mrs. Lowe the custody of a minor child, all the community property and $40 a month alimony. 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. NO. 15. NATIONAL BANK COLLECT NOTES notes involving the company of Olive, a officials of that com- today by the Ana- bank in the filing of payment. Three items were filed. Two company and one cardiner as president billing Company for a against the com- on a note due in March 8, 1921. This sent interest, which to September 8 of e on which it was complaint is against for action on a per- due in June, 1921. Alaint is to compel a trade acceptance by Mercantile Com- notes were signed, president of the company. SET DATE HIR TRIAL OF AND CASTRO gge their plea of not appear before Judge Wednesday morningcia and Julian Casmurder of John September 11, will definitely set at Man Who Escaped Chain Gang Years Ago Is Captured In the toils of the law after a period of freedom lasting for more than six years since his escape from the Orange county chain gang near Placentia in November, 1915, James Frankes, alias Oscar Nichols, a negro, is being held by San Diego police pending the arrival of an Orange county officer to take him into custody. Frankes was identified by a circular that had been sent out at the time of his escape and which had been kept on file in the police department of the southern city. He was taken by the police on suspicion and his record investigated. FULLERTON FARMERS TO HEAR MUSIC AND TALKS AT MEET Music and speaking will be mingled in the Fullerton farm center meeting Monday night at 7:30 in the annex of the Presbyterian church. The American Legion orchestra will give several numbers. These will be followed by a talk by Floyd Young of the United States Weather Bureau on the technique of fruit prediction. An instrumental trio, with Mrs. Noll at the piano, Russell Malley, violinist, and M. Ainawell with the flute will be a feature of interest. Floyd Scott, assistant farm advisor for Orange County, will outline a definite program; of work for the Fullerton center. His talk will be followed by a piano and banjo duet by BANDITS HOLD UP TWO POOL ROOMS IN LOS ALAMITOS ESCAPE IN AUTO Young Desperadoes Get Money and Watches From Proprietors and Patrons Early Last Night. Working rapidly and efficiently, four young bandits held up two pool rooms in succession at Los Alamitos about 9 o'clock last night. Appearing first at the place operated by Louis Cano the desperadoes, only two of them were masked, lined up the inmates and looked the cash drawer and frisked the crowd of cash and watches. Dashing quickly from the first hall, the four bandits entered the second several blocks away and repeated the act in spite of the remonstrances of Joe Campas, the proprietor. Campas refused to open the cash drawer for the sold-up men and one of them promptly drew his gun and shot out the lock. Acting on a report telephoned from the scene to Sheriff C. E. Jackson at 9:25 last night, the sheriff quickly gathered Undersheriff E. E. French GERMANS TO RECEIVE AMERICAN MONEY ON TRANSFERS Cabled money transfers to Germany will hereafter be paid in American money, according to an announcement of great interest to Annheim people, made this morning by R. E. Loomis, manager of the local Western Union Telegraph office. This arrangement has considerable value, according to Mr. Loomis, in view of the fact that it eliminates all questions of exchange and places the payee in a position to take full advantage of the premium on American currency. It also involves refund of the full amount deposited in case of non-payment, another considerable advantage in the case of a depreciated and declining foreign currency. The Western Union believes this direct money transfer service to Germany on the dollar basis, to local people desiring to send money cheaply, quickly, safely and directly, to friends and relatives in Germany will be of great service. Hotel Janitor Among Postmaster Aspirants PASADENA, Dec. 2.—A janitor of the Hotel Maryland is one of the applicants for the postmastership of Pasadena, it became known today when postal authorities announced that nine persons have obtained papers to take the examination which is to be held December 20 for the local position, which pays $4,000 a year. The secretary of the Civil Service Commission here, W. S. Laurie, states that no record of the names has been kept as that will be done when the applications are returned in due form. So the names of only three, who have been avowed aspirants, are known. These three are Henry Ramel, now assistant postmaster; Frank C. Robinson, now superintendent of mails, and W. F. Knight, a local politician. Term of the incumbent, Clark McDowell night at 7:30 in the annex of the Presbyterian church. The American Legion orchestra will give several numbers. These will be followed by a talk by Floyd Young of the United States Weather Bureau on the technique of fruit prediction. An instrumental trio, with Mrs. Noll at the piano, Russell Malley, violinist, and M. Ainswell with the flute will be a feature of interest. Floyd Scott, assistant farm advisor for Orange County, will outline a definite program: of work for the Fullerton center. His talk will be followed by a piano and banjo duet by Mr. and Mrs. L. Sherwood. The report of the directors meeting by Dr. S. S. Twombly will be the closing feature of the program. Escape in Automobile The inmates of the two halls were standing around in a dazed condition when the officers arrived. Investigation revealed that the robbers had operated from a high powered automobile and had left the scene hastily in the direction of Los Angeles. Louis Cano, proprietor of the first pool hall entered, lost $45 to the bandits from his pocket and cash drawer, which was riffled. A watch and several cartons of cigarettes were also taken from Cano. Other occupants of the room who were robbed were: F. W. Atkinson, $5; H. C. Hughes, $28; Pedro Padis, $4.50; A. S. Kspinosa, $13, and a watch. At the other pool room the robber secured bigger loot. Joe Campas, the proprietor, lost $70 when the bandits shot the lock out of his cash drawer. Joe Barrigo lost all his worldly possessions, amounting to fifty cents. Ray Ward was relieved of $2; and P. A. Marcia, $11 and an Elgin watch. Mexican is Happy A Mexican卧ep in the back room was congratulating himself today on his good luck. The bandits entered the room and dragged him out into the front room and rolled him out of his blanket, scantily clad, into the center of attraction. They searched him and found nothing. Under his pillow in the bed in the back room was $70 in bills overlooked by the robbers. Descriptions of the bandits were given by the victims to the sherriff and his deputies. All were men about 21 years of age, it was said, and only two wore masks. These two were well dressed and wore dark suits. The other two, who worked unmasked, were not so well dressed and seemed to be the leaders. The car in which escaped was equipped with Diamond cord tires on the rear. That it left hastily was demonstrated by the fact that the tires were slid for more than ten feet in an effort to slow down for a turn shortly after leaving the second pool hall. FULLERTON WIFE ASKS DIVORGE ON GROUNDS Austrian Age d' Affaires Dec. 2.—Formal restatic relations with enced by the state when Arthur Hugh as Charge d'Affican embassy in has been a diploment also anson as conditions grant Smith, comest, will be named to Hungary. Wife Divorce Suit Dec. 2.—The only F. Wheeler was recording to confesto have made to Wheeler. Mrs. for divorce yesterer had deserted her Number 1. The married in 1919 and T. Hathnway, Mrs. in Los Angeles Win Force For Wife Dec. 2.—Two lettearing terms helpre a divorce yesmerfield's court in addition to gave Mrs. Lowe nor child, all the and $40 a month Pers to take the examination which is to be held December 20 for the local position, which pays $4,000 a year. The secretary of the Civil Service Commission here, W. S. Laurie, states that no record of the names has been kept as that will be done when the applications are returned in due form. So the names of only three, who have been avowed aspirants, are known. These three are Henry Ramel, now assistent postmaster; Frank C. Robinson, now superintendent of mails, and W. F. Knight, a local politician. Term of the incumbent, Clark McLain, a democrat, will expire January 24 and appointment is expected before that date. Fight On Anti-Beer Law Opens In Court ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2.—A suit attacking the anti-beer law as unconstitutional has been filed in Federal Court by the Falstaff Corporation, a local brewery. Attorneys for the brewery declare in their petition "that it was not the purpose of congress to prohibit the use of liquor for non-beverage purposes as is evidenced by the wording of the title of the national prohibition act." They also quoted the opinion rendered by former Attorney General Palmer permitting beer for medical purposes. Murder Case Hearing Continued One Week LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.—Preliminary hearing in the case of B. W. Thompson, charged with murder in connection with the death of his former father-in-law, George D. Bates of Venice, was continued before Judge Alfred F. MacDonald of Venice yesterday, on the plea of Thompson for more time to secure legal aid. The hearing was set for next Thursday morning. Misses Constance and Mary Estrada entertained the Tuesday evening sewing club last night at their home on South Philadelphia street. The evening was spent with Christmas sewing. Later refreshments were served. The guests present were Misses Kate Deveroll, Sarah Rogers, Pauline Ranker, Elizabeth Stoffel, Lulu Harmon and Mrs. L. E. Dooley. Desertion and non-support are charged by Mrs. Helen E. Gillette of Fullerton, who is seeking a divorce from her husband, Thomas M. Gillette. Alimony amounting to $40 a month, to be permanently continued for the education of the 4-year-old son of the couple, is asked by Mrs. Gillette. The custody of the child is also sought by the plaintiff. JOHNSON TO BUILD NEW GARAGE HERE Chet Johnson of Anaheim has l-ased property at the corner of Broadway and Lemon streets from the DeGranger interests of Fullerton for a period of ten years. Mr. Johnson will erect a fine gasoline service station and modern fireproof garage. Negotiations for the lease were made through the office of Harold Clairmont "Greater Anaheim Realtor." Mistook Sympathy For Love; Wife Divorced LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.—"He told me he had mistaken sympathy for love," said Mrs. Mabel Holland yesterday in Judge Toland's court, where she was granted a divorce decree from Herbert Holland. "He never committed physical violence upon me, but continually telling me he married out of sympathy caused me mental suffering." They were married October 3, 1906, and separated February 4, 1921, according to the complaint which was filed through Attorney Tillman E. Justice.