anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-06

If you want help, or have something for sale, Anaheim HERALD want ad columns are the direct route to your audience. ANAHEIM VOL. IX. EIGHT PAGES AN POLICE GET THOU BURCH AND JURY TAKEN TO HOTEL WHERE 'VIGIL OF DEATH' WAS KEPT Man Charged With Murder of John Kennedy Today Expressed Faith That He Would Be Acquitted. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.—"I'm in a tight place, but watch me get out of it." With the realization of the mesh of circumstantial evidence in which the prosecution is seeking to inclose him, Arthur C. Buroh, worried and unsmiling, still expressed faith today that he would be cleared of the murder of John Belton Kennedy. Burch, with the jury which is sitting in judgment upon him, was to be taken to the Russell hotel today, where he stayed between the time of his arrival from Chicago and young Kennedy's mysterious murder at Bev. Million Dollars Worth of Buildings Now Unconstrucion in An A million dollars in new buildings in process of erection in Anaheim. After a talk with local architects, contractors and material men one is convinced that the total will not fall short of that amount. It is the greatest building year the city has ever experienced, according to M. Eugene Durfee who has furnished the plans for most of the buildings now in process of erection and who has a force of men in his office getting out plans for buildings soon to be erected. A list of the new buildings in process of erection or for which plans are being prepared follows: Elks club house, to cost $200,000; Sam Kramer, store, office and apartment building, $160,000; Rehearing In Land Case Refused By U. S. Court SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.—A rehearing was denied by the United States circuit court of appeals yesterday on the cancellation of patents to 4200 acres of land in the Susanville district, held by Edward L. Cooksey and others. The land is valued at $350,000. The lower court had found that the patents had been obtained fraudulently. Famous British Brings Cruise SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6 cruiser Raleigh, fla. Eight Cruiser Squadron most modern type, is a cruise that will take major ports of the coast of Oregon. She files Admiral Pakenham, fast as commander of the Great Britain's great LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6. "I'm in a tight place, but watch me get out of it." With the realization of the mesh of circumstantial evidence in which the prosecution is seeking to inclose him, Arthur C. Buroh, worried and unsmiling, still expressed faith today that he would be cleared of the murder of John Belton Kennedy. Burch, with the jury which is sitting in judgment upon him, was to be taken to the Russell hotel today, where he stayed between the time of his arrival from Chicago and young Kennedy's mysterious murder at Beverly Glen. It was from a room in this hotel that Burch and beautiful Madalynne Obenchain kept a "death vigil" upon Kennedy, according to the state's allegations. The room commands a direct view of Kennedy's brokerage offices in the Laughlin building, directly across Broadway. FIVE SPEEDERS NAMED IN COMPLAINTS ON FILE TODAY Five speeders were taken yesterday by County Traffic Officer Veron Myers, according to complaints on file today in the office of District Attorney A. P. Nelson. The speeders are: A. O. Morrison, Los Angeles; A. E. Mortensen, Los Angeles; E. P. Nugent, San Diego; J. Renfro, 216 South Orange street, Brea, and T. W. Ogle, Los Angeles. FRENCH DEPUTIES VOTE NAVAL BUDGET FOR NEXT YEAR PARIS, Dec. 6. The chamber of deputies today adopted the naval budget by a vote of 347 to 203 after a spirited debate. Minister of Marine Gulsthau, who insisted that France must maintain her national defense, said the plan for 1922 provided for 56,000 men which is 6000 more than France had before the war. BRADY GETS READY FOR SECOND TRIAL OF FILM COMEDIAN SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6. "We are getting ready for the second trial of Roscoe Arbuckle," District Attorney Mathew Brady said today. "We certainly expect to go to trial again." de- Rehearing In Land Case Refused By U. S. Court SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6. A rehearing was denied by the United States circuit court of appeals yesterday on the cancellation of patents to 4200 acres of land in the Susanville district, held by Edward L. Cooksey and others. The land is valued at $350,000. The lower court had found that the patents had been obtained fraudulently. Three Are Lynched In Walkinsville, Ga. WATKINSVILLE, Ga., Dec. 6. Roy Grove and Wes Hale, negroes, were taken from their homes near Snow Hill, in Chonee county, late Sunday night, and lynched, and Aaron Birdscng, who is alleged to have shot and killed two white men, was shot and killed by a posse. Fullerton Man Seeks to Settle Estate of Wife Letters of administration for the estate of Sarah E. Goss, who died in Fullerton May 14, 1920, are sought in a petition filed today with County Clerk J. M. Backs, by Leonard L. Goss, husband. The estate is valued at approximately $1200. Heirs named in petition are the husband, who is making the petition, and the children, Mabel Burkett, Claude Goss, Leo Goss, Emeline Goss, Florence Goss and Irma Goss. Montebello Detour To Be Closed Wednesday The state highway commission, December 7 will close the present detour around the Montebello bridge on the San Diego highway just north of Whittier, for the reason that the approaches to the new bridge under construction are to be paved, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The detour which was in effect last year will be used. This is the one to the north of the Whittier road, which crosses the San Gabriel river at a point one mile north of the bridge on the main highway. This detour will be marked with automobile club temporary signs. It will be approximately two-months before the main road will again be open. COUNTY SUPERVISORS Famous British Brings Cruise SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6. Cruiser Raleigh, fla- Eight Cruiser Squadron most modern type, is a cruise that will take major ports of the coast of Oregon. She files an Admiral Pakenham, fa- as commander of the Great Britain's great squadron. Chicago Union I Held In M CHICAGO, Dec. 6. business agent of the Sheet Metal Worker was held to the grand charge of murder in the slaying of Adolf Fast Bonat. A verdict the coroner's jury acc- TRIAL OF A ON LIQUOR STARTED T The trial of Andrew recently pleaded not to charge of selling into was in progress before this afternoon and it contested by the att Ames, for city, and A D. Swarmer of Santa fense. The charge grows made November 14 by assisted by deputies from office, when large quaila ginger, and bifiscated. The morning session with the selection of a venire was made u- not to secure any men C.T.U. as a juror, whi tion displayed an am- a jury compose dof on in favor of strict law. When asked why he been selected for jury Howard replied, "I do the constable." Japanese H Agreemen Four Big HONOLULU, Dec.- matic advisory boardpected immediately t Japanese Washington conclude the "four po- BRADY GETS READY FOR SECOND TRIAL OF FILM COMEDIAN SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.—"We are getting ready for the second trial of Roscoe Arbuckle," District Attorney Mathew Brady said today. "We certainly expect to go to trial again," declared Cavin McNab, chief defense counsel. "The next trial will be shorter. Tentative date for the new hearing is January 6. Arbuckle meanwhile has gone to Los Angeles. Charges of violating the prohibition law, pending in the United States commissioner's court, have been continued until after the manslaughter case is finished. Last Hour Fight By Mrs. Peete Is Failure LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.—The eleventh hour effort of attorneys for Louise L. Peete, now under sentence of life imprisonment for the murder of Jacob Denton, to secure the intervention of the Federal courts, to prevent the carrying out the edict of the jury that convicted her, was frustrated yesterday when United States District Judge Bledsoe denied the application for a writ of habeas corpus. An attempt on the part of Dennis P. Chapin, representing Mrs. Peete, to secure additional time, proved unavailing. Robbed Grocer Gets Back Part of Loot LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.—William M. Lind, whose grocery at 24 East Colorado street was robbed of $1,450 Saturday, yesterday recovered checks for $500 and $55 in silver. Frank Kanthack, 136 West Bayton street, asked a policeman the way to the store and upon being asked his mission, stated that he had a box for the proprietor. The box contained the checks and money. He told the police he found it near the scene of the robbery in a rock pile. COUNTY SUPERVISORS TURN DOWN BIDS FOR NEW JAIL Eight bids for the construction of a county jail building in Santa Ana were turned down by the County Board of Supervisors meeting in Santa Ana late this afternoon. All of the bids, it is said, were too high, much higher than the estimates of the architects who presented plans to the supervisors recently. Estimates were placed at approximately $100,000 and it was the purpose of the supervisors to keep within that amount. A fund of that amount is available, it is said. Plans will now be delayed until more money can be obtained or until plans of the building are changed. SEARCH FOR VICTIMS OF RAILROAD WRECK CONTINUES; 25 DEAD PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 6.—Search was continued today for several additional bodies, thought to be in the debris of the wreck near Bryn Athyn, which so far has claimed a toll of 25 lives and injured seriously more than a score. The wreck occurred on the one track Newtown division of the Philadelphia and Reading railway when two passenger trains collided head-on on a sharp curve. Fourteen of the dead have not so far been identified. Woman Is Paralyzed When Triple LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.—by a dog as she was with Main street, near Sixth afternoon, Mrs. Loo to the pavement and paralyzed, police the Receiving Hospital an examination of the Officers Alvaradi the University station thias to the hospital accident. HEIM DAILY HERE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1921. THOUSAND GALLONS ers Worth is Now Under on in Anaheim Arnold Kramer, mercantile building, $100,000; Coty Hall, $75,000; New postoffice building, $75,000; Anaheim Union High School, $150,000; Anaheim Laundry building, $30,000; Christian church, $50,000; German Lutheran church, $40,000; Miss Elsie Rust, public market for Sam Hill, $30,000; Bungalow court on Water street. between Lemon and Los Angeles, for C. A. Greggs, $50,000. Mr. Durfee says that he is now preparing plans for two bungalow courts, an apartment house and a number of small buildings, the aggregate cost of which will be in excess of $100,000. ANAHEIM IS GROWING MUCH FASTER THAN LOS ANGELES Anaheim is growing foster than Los Angeles, and Los Angeles is growing faster than any other large city in the country. This statement is made by city officials after an investigation of the figures of building permits and after making comparisons. The percentage in Anaheim for the first seven months of the year in proportion to the population exceeded that of the city of Los Angeles. The aggregate amount of building permits issued in this city for the first eleven months of the year was $1,197,526. The amount for last month was $263,937, the largest in the history of the city. The amount for the preceding month, October, was $184,094. The amount for November, 1920, was $54,-450. November, 1921, increase of nearly 400 per cent over the same month last year, and an increase of more than 40 per cent over the preceding month this year. The value of the buildings now in process of erection will not fall far short of a million dollars, according to builders' estimates. The permits not only include hundreds of residences, but many large and substantial business blocks which are to have new firms, and what is to be the pride of Anaheim, the new Elks home, which is to be one of the hand- Famous British Admiral Brings Cruiser To Coast SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6.—The British cruiser Raleigh, flagship of the Eight Cruiser Squadron and of the most modern type, is in port today on a cruise that will take her to all the major ports of the coast, except those of Oregon. She flies the flag of Vice Admiral Pakenham, famous in the war as commander of the Lion, flagship of Great Britain's great battle cruiser squadron. Chicago Union Leader Held In Murder Case CHICAGO, Dec. 6.—Thomas Walsh, business agent of the International Sheet Metal Workers' association, was held to the grand jury today on a charge of murder in connection with the slaying of Adolf George, Jr., and Gast Bonat. A verdict returned by the coroner's jury accused Walsh. TRIAL OF ANMUSSEN ON LIQUOR CHARGE STARTED TODAY The trial of Andrew Anmussen, who recently pleaded not guilty to the charge of selling intoxicating liquors, was in progress before Judge Howard this afternoon and it is being warmly contested by the attorneys, H. G. Ames, for city, and Attorney Charles D. Swarmer of Santa Ana for the defense. The charge grows out of the raid made November 14 by the city police, assisted by deputies from the sheriff's office, when large quantities of Jamaica ginger, and bitters were confiscated. The morning session was taken up with the selection of a jury. Although the venue was made up of "men only," the defense was extremely anxious not to secure any member of the W. C. T. U. as a juror, while the prosecution displayed an ambition to secure a jury compose dof only those who are in favor of strict law enforcement. When asked why no women had been selected for jury service, Judge Howard replied, "I don't know. Ask the constable." Japanese Favor Agreement With Four Big Nations HONOLULU, Dec. 6.—The diplomatic advisory board at Tokio is expected immediately to instruct the Japanese Washington delegation to conclude the "four power understand- ANAHEIM ELKS WILL HOLD FIRST MEETING IN NEW HOME SOON The Benevolent Order of Elks of Anaheim has already opened an office in the new club building on North Los Angeles street with the genial and popular secretary, M. C. Goff in charge. The first meeting of the order will be held in the new building a week from tomorrow, but the building will not be completed, ready for deducatory exercises, before the first week in February. The new Elks home will be the finest club house in Southern California and one of which the members of the order will all be proud. The local lodge has a membership of 905, and serves the communities of Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia and Brea. The new building when completed will have cost more than $200,000. Mcny additional features have been added to the original plans, to make the new club home as convenient and beautiful as possible. ANAHEIM REAL ESTATE DEALERS ORGANIZE CITY BOARD That Southern California owes its growth and progress to the vision and energy of its live real estate men, was the opinion expressed last night at the meeting of Anaheim real estate men. Anaheim is especially fortunate in this particular, it was pointed out, and the fact that this city now occupies a prominent position on the map of the COUNTY FARM BUREAU STARTS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TODAY Workers in the farm bureau membership campaign started their work throughout Orange County this morning. Plans for the drive in which a quota of 2500 members is hoped to be reached, call for at least 1500 of this number to be enlisted in the campaign by Saturday. Captains of each district will report to the farm bureau office headquarters Saturday morning. Members signed up to that time will be recorded and an accounting made. The progresses of the campaign will be checked over and forces thrown at the points of greatest need. Every effort will be made to rush the program through as rapidly as possible. The quota established is hoped to be reached by January 1. If this this number of members is obtained the Orange county farm bureau will be easily second in size in Southern California. The membership now exceeds that of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Governor Small Continues Fight on Grand Jury WAUKEGAN, Ill., Dec. 6.—Governor Len Small today continued his attack on the Sangamon grand jury that charged him with embezzling state funds and demanded that the indict- Japanese Favor Agreement With Four Big Nations HONOLULU, Dec. 6.—The diplomatic advisory board at Tokio is expected immediately to instruct the Japanese Washington delegation to conclude the "four power understanding" with the United States, Great Britain and France, according to a dispatch received here today by the Jiji, a prominent Japanese language newspaper. A committee has already been appointed, the dispatch added, to investigate the problems arising from the discharge of sailors in case of naval reduction. An unbiased opinion of Japanese activities in California is demanded of the conference, according to a dispatch from the Tokio Nichi Shinbun, an influential newspaper. Mrs. Delmont In Jail Keeps Strict Silence FRESNO, Dec. 6.—Mrs. Maud Delmont is in the Madera County jail awaiting trial on a bigamy charge preferred against her by District Attorney Sherwood Green. Mrs. Delmont was brought to Madera late Sunday night by a member of the sheriff's office. She has maintained a strict silence and refused to make any statements whatsoever. The woman, who was arrested in San Francisco last week, obtained national notoriety due to her connection in the Roscoe ("Fatty") Arbuckle case. Woman Is Paralyzed When Tripped By Dog LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.—Tripped by a dog as she was walking on South Main street, near Sixteenth, yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Loo Mathias, 38, fell to the pavement and became temporarily paralyzed, police surgeons at the Receiving Hospital reported after an examination of the patient. Officers Alvaradi and Hodgson of the University station took Mrs. Mathias to the hospital after the unusual accident. DEALERS ORGANIZE CITY BOARD That Southern California owes its growth and progress to the vision and energy of its live real estate men, was the opinion expressed last night at the meeting of Anaheim real estate men. Anaheim is especially fortunate in this particular, it was pointed out, and the fact that this city now occupies a prominent position on the map of the southern half of the state is queue in a large measure to local realtors. The real estate men of this city plan to enlarge their scope of usefulness and at the meeting held at the Wainut Cafe last evening organized a real estate board which will be known as Anaheim No. 56. A temporary organization was formed as follows: J. S. Howard, president; A. E. Hargrove, secretary; Bird N. Beebe, first vice-president; J. E. Stewart, second vice-president; committee on constitution and by-laws, A. E. Hargrove, J. S. Howard, W. J. Jewell; membership committee, Romaine Berger, A. W. Wood, J. E. Stewart, Harold Clairmont. A committee appointed to arrange entertainment for next Monday evening consists of J. C. Idlor and W. J. Jewell. The guests of honor at the banquet were Edwin T. Keiser, Sacramento state real estate commissioner; C. C. C. Tatum, Los Angeles, vice-president state real estate board; Glenn Willimen, Oakland, secretary of the state real estate association; President White, Secretary Wallace and Treasurer Pope, all of the Santa Ana real estate board. The heads of the local banks, Mr. Thomas of the Golden State, Mr. Sieman of the First National and Mr. Dolan of the Anaheim National, were also guests. A turkey dinner was served and a number of addresses were delivered. Judge Howard was toastmaster. Local realtors present and taking art in the organization were: J. S. Howard, A. E. Hargrove Romaine Berger, LeRoy Berger, J. C. Idlor, H. P. Tobin, James E. Stewart, Bird N. Beebe, Harold Clairmont, T. M. Jones, A. W. Wood, E. C. Lieb, W. J. Jewell, Forest F. Fowler. Governor Small Continues Fight on Grand Jury WAUKEGAN, Ill., Dec. 6.—Governor Len Small today continued his attack on the Sangamon grand jury that charged him with embezzling state funds and demanded that the indictments be killed. Through his attorney the governor declared that the grand jury's charges were inspired by his political enemies, who he said conducted a campaign of hate against him in the public prints of Illinois. Indications were that the trial of the governor would not start until after the first of the year. Man Who Struck Home Fails To Get Damages LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.—Judge Hahn ruled yesterday that anyone capable of driving an automobile should be able to see a house in time to prevent a collision with the structure. Walter Jensen sued the Kress House-moving Company for $20,115 damages. He alleges he collided while in his auto with a house in Western avenue which the company was moving. Judgment was given for the defendant. Book Agent Killed By Salt Lake Train PASADENA, Dec. 6.—Struck by a train as he walked along the Salt Lake track near the Cawston Ostrick Farm in South Pasadena, a man believed to be Khashaba Odisho, a Persian, and a book agent, was so badly injured shortly before noon yesterday that he died a few hours later at the Pasadena hospital. The train was in charge of Conductor G.D.Brown and Engineer S.Walton. The body is at the morgue of Turner, Stevens & Berry, South Pasadena and authoriles are endeavoring to locate relatives. 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. 1921. NO. 18. LONS OF LIQUOR naheim's Sweetest Children CYPRESS MAN GETS CHOICE OF FINE OR JAIL FOR SELLING WHISKEY Several Barrels of Brandy Found Under House By Sheriff and Deputy In Raid Last Night. More than 1,000 gallons of wine and "jackass" brandy were destroyed by Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Deputy Roy Ballard in a raid on the place operated by Guido Paeirie near Cypress last night. Several large demijohns of the home-made brandy and wine were taken by the officers as evidence. Three complaints were sworn out against Paeirie, charging him with selling on two counts and with keeping a place where liquor is sold. Paeirie was given $300 or 300 days on each count by Judge Cox today, a KATHERYN ELIZABETH EDDY ducing to you to lift, Katheryn Elizabeth Eddy, the sweet daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer E. Eddy, $20 North lim. is a very vivacious child and has won the love of all neighborhood by her fine, prepossessing personality. ago the Eddy home was blessed with another splen-councing boy—Howard Boysen Eddy, who will soon make mate for his sister. PRISONER Caught As He Attempts To Make Escape Quick action in recapturing a prisoner who escaped from the chain gang near Orange County Park about 10:30 yesterday morning, was report-ed today by Perry Ballard, deputy sheriff in charge of the prisoners. The man was captured as he was endeavoring to escape by way of the old road down from the park. CROWN STAGE COMPANY WILL MOVE DEPOT FIRST OF YEAR The Crown Stage Company will remove the stage department the first of the year from its present location, 141 West Center street, to the building on South Los Angeles street now occupied by the Valencia garage. F. A. Youngbluth, who owns the West Center street location, has a number of applicants to lease the building but no definite plans have yet been decided upon. LOCAL KIWANIS CLUB ELECTS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS More than 1,000 gallons of wine and "jackass" brandy were destroyed by Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Deputy Roy Ballard in a raid on the place operated by Guido Paeirie near Cypress last night. Several large demijohns of the home-made brandy and wine were taken by the officers as evidence. Three complaints were sworn out against Paeirie, charging him with selling on two counts and with keeping a place where liquor is sold. Paeirie was given $300 or 300 days on each count by Judge Cox today, a total of $900 in fines or 900 days in jail as an alternative. He is now in the county jail pending the success of his effort to raise the money to pay the fine. Four barrels of wine were found in an upstairs room by the officers and several barrels of the brandy were found under the house. Paeirie has several acres of wine grapes, from which his liquor is made. A brother of the man arrested last night was taken on a similar charge about a year ago and was fined $500 at that time. The fine was paid and the man released. Shortly after that time he moved a few hundred yards across Coyote creek and established himself in Los Angeles County. His place is near that of the man who was arrested last night. RELATIVES IN FRANCE TO INHERIT LAND IN PLACENTIA Probate of the will of Joseph Harpe is sought by Mrs. Lulu Harpe in a petition to Superior Judge R. Y. Williams. The estate involves about $2600 in cash and property in Placentia. A brother and sister of the decedent residing in France, E. Clark of Placentia and Edward Halderbeck, 6 years of age, are named in the will besides the widow, who has filed the petition. JOHNSON IS NEW HEAD OF MASONIC LODGE IN ANAHEIM J. T. Johnson, prominent citizen of Anaheim and for years one of the most active members in Masonic circles of Orange County, was last night elected worshipful master of Anaheim Lodge, No. 207, F. and A. M. Mr. Johnson succeeds George Jackson, who served in this office during the last term. T. L. Hoag was re-elected to the office of secretary, and Charles Federman was again selected as treasurer of the lodge. E. E. Knipe succeeds LOCAL KIWANIS CLUB ELECTS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Kiwanis club held an enthusiastic meeting today in which a number of important civic movements were discussed looking to the betterment of the city. The secretary made a report covering the activities for the past ten months. The report is replete with interest and will be published in full in tomorrow's issue. The report shows a membership of seventy-two, with an average attendance that is most creditable. Among the civic activities for the past ten months may be mentioned: assistance rendered in the Boy Scout work, helping in the Chamber of Commerce membership and the city bond election campaigns, co-operating with the Parent-Teacher club and many other civic activities. The election of directors at today's meeting resulted in the selection of the following well known business and professional men to guide the destinies of their splendid civic organization for 1922: O. E. Steward, H. H. Adams, J. F. Ahlborn, A. B. McCord, J. A. Clayes, E. Zitzman, F. N. Gibbs, Will Wallop, Edward H. Ahlswede. The officers will be selected by the board of directors. TELLEGEN'S CHARGES CALLED 'FRIVOLOUS' NEW YORK, Dec. 6.—Counsel for Geraldine Farrar Tellegen, opera star, today laid before the Superior Court a motion to have treated as a nullity on the grounds of being "frivolous and a sham," certain allegations made by Lou Tellegen, her actor husband, who is suing for a separation. IN ANAHEIM J. T. Johnson, prominent citizen of Anaheim and for years one of the most active members in Masonic circles of Orange County, was last night elected worshipful master of Anaheim Lodge, No. 207, F. and A. M. Mr. Johnson succeeds George Jackson, who served in this office during the last term. T. L. Hoag was re-elected to the office of secretary, and Charles Federman was again selected as treasurer of the lodge. E. E. Knipe succeeds A. Alexander as senior warden. George Settle was elected to the post of junior warden, formerly occupied by Dean Hasson. The election was held in the Masonic Temple at the regular meeting of the lodge and was attended by a large percentage of the members of the chapter. Ralph Meeker, Editor Greeley's Friend, Dies GREELEY, Colo., Dec. 6.—Ralph Lovejoy Meeker, son of Nathan C. Meeker, founder of the union colony of Colorado, which became the city of Greeley, and himself secretary of the colony during its first year, died here last night of heart disease. He was 76 years old. In September, 1920, Ralph Meeker concluded forty years' service as reporter and editor of the New York Herald. During his newspaper career, Mr. Meeker became associated with many notable Americans, including James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Charles A. Dans, Eugene Field and Bayard Taylor. Bride Who Halted Her Wedding Now Tied Fast LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.—On July 19, last, Miss Margaret Vecchio was about to become the bride of Anthony P. Uebo. She halted proceedings of the marriage, right in the midst of Justice of the Peace Hanby saying, "Do you take this man for your lawful, etc." At that time she said she wanted to learn more about her prospective husband. Apparently she did. For yesterday she appeared before Justice Hanby with Anthony and asked that they be married. The knot was tied.