anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-20

If you want help, or have something for sale, Anaheim HERALD want ad columns are the direct route to your audience. VOL. IX. SIXTEEN PAGES FLOOD THREAT MASONIC TEMPLE BOARD TO NAME SUCCESSOR TO H. O. HENDERSON Debt of Approximately $50,-000 Paid Off During His Term Of Office As Secretary-Treasurer. Appointment of a successor to H. O. Henderson as secretary-treasurer of the Anaheim Masonic Temple Association will be made at a meeting of the board of directors of the association at a meeting scheduled for late this afternoon. Mr. Henderson, who moved to Long Beach recently, tendred his resignation December 12 and it is understood that notification of its acceptance has been sent to him. Information regarding the per- MAN WHO DROVE CAR WHILE DRUNK ASKS PROBATION NOW Although he was found guilty of driving while intoxicated the jury in the case of A. B. Gonzales recommended the granting of probation with the verdict. The jury on the case, which was tried yesterday before Superior Judge Z. B. West, was out from 2:30 to 4:05 o'clock. The time of hearing the application for probation was set for Friday morning at 9 a.m. The past record of the man and his present sober industry and the fact that he has a family which needs his support are expected to have a favorable influence on his application. Witnesses on the stand, including two daughters of Gonzales and the foreman of the San Joaquin ranch, where Gonzales was employed to take charge of the Mexican walnut picking crews, stated that the defendant rarely drank and were unable to account for his apparent intoxication on October 14, when he was arrested. AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT NEAR HERE REPORTED TO SHERIFF Letters of Bring Proof for S.A.M. Stole A Just one-half hour leave for San Quentin quest of Probation later, Judge R. Y., the case of Quinn pleaded guilty to the his mother-in-law's testimonials from of the man who had showing his character of the best in the profession by special delivery Letters from the slain and other officials the best light and that he had become the law. As a result of the Miller in placing the character of the man the sentence was still granted probation At all times the e feeling of leniency who is a widower w The fact that the sold while in a f over the death of his ability to feed and was taken into con Appointment of a successor to H. O. Henderson as secretary-treasurer of the Anaheim Masonic Temple Association will be made at a meeting of the board of directors of the association at a meeting scheduled for late this afternoon. Mr. Henderson, who moved to Long Beach recently, tendered his resignation December 12 and it is understood that notification of its acceptance has been sent to him. Information regarding the persons being considered as his successor was not obtainable today. The resignation of Mr. Henderson brings to a close a term of four and a half years during which time the local association has paid a debt of approximately $50,000 and now has a surplus of more than $6000. The annual income of the association is about $5000. Sends Letter to Board In a letter from Mr. Henderson to the board of directors of the association, he explained that it would be exceedingly difficult for him to handle the duties of the office from his home in Long Beach and therefore, asked to be relieved. His letter to the board follows: "Having moved to Long Beach, where I expect to reside for a time at least, I find it exceedingly difficult for me to attend to the duties of secretary-treasurer of this body from such a long range." "I have endenervod to perform the duties of this responsible office with carefulness and accuracy for four and a half years; how well I have succeeded, the records and closing report of Brother Carl H. Seamans, the expert accountant, will stand out as a living witness of praise or criticism. Of one thing, however, I am absolutely certain: whether praise or criticism, I have been profoundly zealous in the work entrusted to me, even to the extent of neglecting personal business at times. Association Out of Debt "It has not been an easy task, and yet I have found many moments of great pleasure in doing it for the love of the institution in which I am so deeply interested." "Things are different now than they were four and a half years ago when you shouldered this responsibility on me, at a time when our indebtedness was nearly $50,000. I am turning my books over to you tonight with the report of Brother Seamans, which will show you that our annual income is over $5000. We are out of debt with a surplus of nearly $6000 and I am handing you herewith $7414.36." Stock Soon to Be Cleared "If carefully and properly handled by the time all the notes in hand are paid, each stockholder can be handed a check for not less than half the amount he has paid, and will still hold his stock, which will be worth more than double what it cost him. Brethren, I hereby tender my two daughters of Gonzales and the foreman of the San Joaquin ranch, where Gonzales was employed to take charge of the Mexican walnut picking crews, stated that the defendant rarely drank and were unable to account for his apparent intoxication on October 14, when he was arrested. AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT NEAR HERE REPORTED TO SHERIFF Sheriff C. E. Jackson today received a letter from Mrs. Beulah Lacey of Long Beach reporting an accident on Anaheim boulevard near Los Alamitos December 18. According to Mrs. Lacey's report, her car struck the rear end of a trailer standing on the side of the road, but not off the pavement. Mrs. Lacey stated that no tail light was visible on the trailer and that she did not see it until too close to stop. The lights, fender and hood of the Lacey car were badly damaged. The number of the truck to which the trailer was attached was given as 24-175, which is registered to the Advance Truck Company of Los Angeles. EDEN REPORTS THEFT OF HIS CADILLAC CAR R. W. Eden reported the disapnearance of his Cadillac car from Huntington Beach at 12 o'clock last night. No trace of the car has been found since the report was filed. The car was a four-passenger model equipped with four cord tires and two spares. 'DREAM WEED' BRINGS $10 FINE FOR MAN NABBED AT DELHI E. Garcia of Delhi was fined $10 yesterday afternoon by Justice J. B. Cox on the charge of having in his possession marijuana or Indian hemp. This is commonly known as "dream weed." Garcia was taken in a raid on a gambling game at Delhi recently and was held on suspicion when a small can of the "dream weed" was found in the car in which he had been brought to the county jail. Lots of people are too conscientious to lie, and yet they manage to suppress the truth. KIWANIS CLUB OFFICERS A TALKS The Anabeim K host to the Fullerton luncheon at the Anabeim high school large representation Fullerton club and tendency to promote fellowship and a tween the business cities. Bishop Steven church, who residenced the prince spoke eloquently to modern business standards for which stand. President Albert linton club spoke on mote a spirit of good business men and Fullerton and Anabeim City Attorney P comed the member club in a speech in reference to the go Kiwanians bear for brothers and of them mote a spirit of free cities. Dr. W. M. Wick which he said the two cities would and they would be After the club b of Directors met as follows: Presis Rev. G. R. Messias retary and treasury Cord was elected Stock Soon to Be Cleared "If carefully and properly handled by the time all the notes in hand are paid, each stockholder can be handed a check for not less than half the amount he has paid, and will still hold his stock, which will be worth more than double what it cost him. "Brethren, I hereby tender my resignation as secretary-treasurer, and as a member of the board of directors of the Anaheim Masonic Temple Association, trusting that you will accept it in the same manner and spirit in which it is given. "I wish for you and Masonry the fulness of prosperity and a deep brotherly love in our beloved fraternity." LOCAL PHONE MANAGER DENIES RUMOR THAT RATES WILL JUMP E. A. Beard, manager of the local telephone company, stated today that the rates in Anaheim on the service would not be raised, as has been rumored. The rates of the telephone service in Los Angeles have been raised, according to reports but that will not affect the Anaheim branch. MAN HELD IN JAIL FOR CARRYING A LOADED GUN AT BEACH Unable to explain why he should have a loaded pistol in his possession, F. G. Carter was arrested yesterday by G. W. Jubb of Laguna Beach and arraigned before Justice J. B. Cox. Clark was in the county jail with his trial set for December 30 at 10 a.m. He was unable to furnish ball of $100 asked by the judge. Will You Rob Yourself of the Joy of Cheer Some Sweet Little C How about that Christmas cheer for Kiddies? Hope you haven't been too busy to co-happiness! Have you bought that pair of Children and filled one of them with candy, fruiting kind of things that the little ones enjoy expect to find on Christmas morning? If you haven’t done so—do it now it off. In the closing rush of Christmastime forget and in forgetting you will rob much joy, not to speak of the immeasurable that your forgetfulness may cause some child, who Santa Claus will pass by unfaithful to the kindness of your heart, remembering sent the gift to the Herald sadness will be turned into gladness. portunity to gather more happiness in privilege of playing Santa Claus to one patiently suffering poor. The time is short—the sooner you happiness you will gather. Make it stretch out the Yuletide by doing it today—by no may stretch throughout your life! HEIM DAILY HER ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1921. EATENS SOUTHERN Letters of Praise Bring Probation for S.A.Man Who Stole Automobile Just one-half hour before he was to leave for San Quentin and at the request of Probation Officer R. R. Miller, Judge R. Y. Williams reopened the case of Quincy F. Aker, who pleaded guilty to the charge of taking his mother-in-law's automobile. Testimonials from numerous friends of the man who had been sentenced, showing his character to have been of the best in the past, were received by special delivery from New Mexico. Letters from the sheriff, county clerk and other officials praised the man in the best light and expressed surprise that he had become entangled with the law. As a result of the efforts of Mr. Miller in placing this evidence of the character of the man before the judge, the sentence was suspended and Aker was granted probation. At all times the court had indicated a feeling of leniency toward the man, who is a widower with three children. The fact that the car was taken and sold while in a fit of despondency over the death of his wife and his inability to feed and clothe his children was taken into consideration. HOLD-UP MAN ARRESTED HERE LAST NIGHT BY NEW GOP Q. P. Carry was arrested in a local pool hall last night by Officer Charles Cheever of the Anaheim police department on a warrant charging robbery. William Gutaskey is the alleged victim and charges that he was held up on Palm street, November 1, and robbed of money, a watch and some other valuables. Judge Howard has fixed Carry's bond at $2,600 pending a preliminary hearing of the charges. ORANGE MARKET MUCH BETTER THAN FOR OTHER PRODUCTS The orange market for the season recently closed has been much better than the market for agricultural products generally, according to a report of the Anaheim Citrus Association. The association has just closed the last pool for the season and made its report to the growers. According to their report the best grade of fruit interest in the organization of Ana- KIWANIS CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS AND HEARS TALKS TODAY The Anaheim Kiwanis club was host to the Fullerton club at today’s luncheon at the dining room of the Anaheim high school. There was a large representation present from the Fullerton club and the meeting had a tendency to promote a feeling of good fellowship and a fraternal spirit between the business men of the two cities. Bishop Stevens of the Episcopal church, who resides at Los Angeles, delivered the principal address. He spoke eloquently upon the ethics of modern business and of the high standard for which the Kiwanis clubs stand. President Albert Launer of the Fullerton club spoke of the desire to promote a spirit of good will between the business men and the residents of Fullerton and Anaheim. City Attorney Homer Ames welcomed the members of the Fullerton club in a speech in which he made reference to the good will Anaheim Kiwanians bear for their Fullerton brothers and of their desire to promote a spirit of friendship and good will between the residents of the two cities. Dr. W. M. Wickett made a talk in which he said the lines between the two cities would soon be obliterated and they would become as one. After the club meeting the Board of Directors met and elected officers as follows: President Will Wallop, Rev. G. R. Messias was re-elected secretary and treasurer, and A. B. McCord was elected district trustee. BETTER THAN FOR OTHER PRODUCTS The orange market for the season recently closed has been much better than the market for agricultural products generally, according to a report of the Anaheim Citrus Association. The association has just closed the last pool for the season and made its report to the growers. According to their report the best grade of fruit brought by the growers an average price a little better than 5 cents a pound, net. The average price of all grades packed in this pool, net to the growers, was $3.80 a hundred pounds. This association has found an outlet for its culls which are shipped to San Dimas, where they are converted into vinegar. Orange vinegar is said to be superior to apple vinegar and residents of the orange belt are urged to use it and to insist that their grocers carry orange vinegar in stock. TWO YOUTHS WILL BE SENTENCED TOMORROW FOR SLAYING WOMAN Robert Rosser and Charles Handy, confessed slayers of Mrs. Anna May Rickets of Long Beach, and merited lads in their “teens,” will appear before Judge Z. B. Wes’ tomorrow morning to receive their sentence. The fact that robbery was the motive when the crime was committed is expected to have a bearing in the case. Rosser, the younger of the two lads, who is but 15 years of age, has admitted the shooting and the Handy lad is held as equally guilty as an accomplice. That leniency on the part of the prison board in the case of Handy might be expected was the opinion voiced by some who have followed the case. Handy, according to the story told by the two lads was inclined to hold back at the time and was apparently opposed to the use of the gun in the holdup. Testimony to determine the degree of the crime to be taken Friday morning, is expected to bring out this feature. The charge now stands as first degree murder against both lads. Life imprisonment is the penalty provided by law for the crime in the case of boys of the age of Rosser and Handy. WILL REFUSE PERMITS FOR BUILDINGS AT END OF STREETS ANAHEIM REAL ESTATE BOARD MAY JOIN STATE BODY Interest in the organization of Anaheim’s new real estate board was manifested by a good attendance at the meeting held at the chamber of commerce rooms last night. In the absence of President J. B. Howard, Harold Clairmont occupied the chair and Romaine Berger acted as secretary in place of A. E. Hargrove. A letter from C.C.C. Tatum of Los Angeles was read. Mr. Tatum urged the members of the board to affiliate with the state and national boards. The code of ethics of the National Real Estate Association were read and approved. There was a general consensus of opinion that more information be procured relative to the workings of the state and national association before taking membership in these organizations. The secretary was requested to obtain the commission schedules from the real estate boards at Los Angeles, Long Beach, Passidauna, Whittier and Santa Ana. It was agreed that the Los Angeles schedule would be adopted. The secretary was instructed to communicate with the State Real Estate Association with a view of securing a record of the accomplishment of the association and to learn of the benefits to be derived from membership. The dues in the Anaheim association were fixed at $12 a year for each individual member, payable in advance. A committee, consisting of Romaine Berger, Joe Stewart and Harrison Sidnam was appointed to draw up a uniform listing blank to be used by all members of the association. The next meeting of the association will be held at the chamber of commerce rooms Thursday evening, December 29, at 6 o’clock. A fifty-cent lunch will be served. BURCH WILL ATTACK BESENTY TESTIMONY LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20—The damaging testimony of Mrs. Elizabeth Besenty against Arthur C. Burch, accused of the slaying of John Belton Kennedy, will be subject to further attacks by defense witnesses today. Rob Yourself of Cheering Meet Little Child? Christmas cheer for the poor been too busy to consider their that pair of Child's Stockings, with candy, fruits, toys—the little ones enjoy so much and Christmas morning? One so—do it now! Don't put brush of Christmastide you may getting you will rob yourself of risk of the immeasurable sadness may cause some sweet little bus will pass by unless you are loss of your heart, remember and gift to the Herald office and into gladness. Use the opnore happiness in the precious Santa Claus to one of God's own door. —the sooner you act the more other. Make it stretch through it today—by not failing—it out your life! WILL REFUSE PERMITS FOR BUILDINGS AT END OF STREETS Officials of the city engineer's office have decided not to issue any more building permits for buildings to be erected at the ends of streets which may be opened and extended in the future. Ultimately it will probably be decided to connect the "dead ends" of all streets with other thoroughfares and it is not desired that any further obstructions be placed in the way of this extension. Only half of the assessments for the extension of Chartres street have been paid. These assessments will be delinquent December 23, after which time a 5 per cent penalty will be added. BOARD MAY CHANGE ORANGE SHOW PLAN A meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the chamber of commerce offices of the finance committee of the California Valencia Orange Show, at which it was determined to ask Chairman Stern and McFadden of the executive and finance committees, respectively, to appear before the board of directors Friday, December 23, and suggest that the show be incorporated as an agricultural association to hold annual expositions in the furtherance of the citrus industry of the state of California. This plan, if carried out by the consent of the chamber of commerce board will place the California Valencia Orange Show in a substantial business aspect before the public, it is thought. BURCH WILL ATTACK BESENTY TESTIMONY LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20.—The damaging testimony of Mrs. Elizabeth Besenty against Arthur C. Burch, accused of the slaying of John Belton Kennedy, will be subject to further attacks by defense witnesses today. A party of motion picture players will make the assault. In a big sedan, this party drove up Beverly Glen road on the night of the murder of John Belton Kennedy. They were immediately behind the undertaker who had been called to remove the body. They will testify that no car was following the undertaker except their own. This testimony will be designed to rock the positive assertion of Mrs. Besenty that Burch drove back into the Glen behind the undertaker, paused at the scene of the tragedy and watched the removal of young Kennedy's body. George McIntyre, 17, who lives at Coronado beach, was also on today's witness list. He was to testify that on the night of August 5, when the Beverly Glen "death trap" claimed its victim, he saw two rough looking characters in a canyon adjoining the glen. The boy's story will substantiate the version of Madalynne Oberchain, who was with Kennedy at the time of his death. Madalynne said her sweetheart was shot by "two ragged phantoms" who rose up suddenly from ambush, and as suddenly disappeared after firing at Kennedy point blank with a sawed-off shotgun. Foes of Pacific Treaty Start Nation Wide Fight WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—Organizaion of a nation-wide fight against the four power Pacific treaty is under way by both the democratic and republican foes of the pact. 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. 20, 1921. NO. 30. ERN CALIFORNIA RAGING TORRENTS WRECK THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF PROPERTY The Santa Ana River will reach a flood stage in the Anaheim district before midnight tonight, according to a warning sent out at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon by officials of the Santa Fe Railroad Company. A veritable wall of water is rushing down the stream at San Bernardino, agents of the company report. A raise of fifteen inches had been noted within an hour of the first alarm. Constant communication will be maintained with the mountain districts by the Herald and information regarding conditions will be available here. Jupiter Pluvius has opened the flood gates and all Southern California faces a possible flood situation. Wash outs and land slides are reported from many localities. The rain has continued all day and government weather bureau officials give no promise of when the dam will be closed. water is rushing down the stream at San Bernardino, agents of the company report. A raise of fifteen inches had been noted within an hour of the first alarm. Constant communication will be maintained with the mountain districts by the Herald and information regarding conditions will be available here. Jupiter Pluvius has opened the flood gates and all Southern California faces a possible flood situation. Washouts and land slides are reported from many localities. The rain has continued all day and government weather bureau officials give no promise of when the downpour will cease. The rain, which began to fall Saturday evening in Anaheim and vicinity, breaking a drought of more than two and a half months, continued at intervals all day Sunday, Sunday night, Monday and Monday night, and today the downpour has been almost constant. The rain was general over Southern California and in many localities swollen streams are reported and landslides across the roadways and highways have blocked traffic temporarily. No Damage Here The rain gauge at the Anaheim Sugar Factory at 10 o'clock this morning showed 2.23 inches of precipitation since Saturday evening, 65 during the preceding 24 hours and a total of 4.43 inches for the season, as compared with 3.02 for the same period last year. The rainfall in Anaheim and vicinity was gentle and was practically all taken up by the soil. There has been little or no damage from water in this immediate vicinity, growers say. A landslide was reported near Capistrano, but the state road crew soon removed the obstruction from across the highway and traffic was not long delayed. Landslide Blocks Tracks With terrific rain in the San Bernardino mountains, creeks reached flood stage there last night. The Santa Fe railroad company suffered the most serious damage when a large landslide blocked the tracks in Cajon Pass and halted all tariffic on the transcontinental line. A serious washout followed the landslide and the line was still closed last night, with eight overland trains held there. The Santa Fe's San Gabriel River bridge was washed out and all traffic via Pasadena diverted via Anaheim. The Southern Pacific is using the Salt Lake line into Los Angeles. The temporary bridge over Lytle creek in San Bernardino, where a new steel structure was being built, was washed out carrying it a gas main. At Devore, in the foothills, eight inches of rain fell. Rain along the crest of the San Bernardino mountains for the storm averaged eight inches. Snow began to fall in Bear Valley yesterday. Precipitation at points in San Bernardino valley for the storm averages three inches. to rise at its present rate, however, the temporary levee may be unable to check the waters and a washout with dire consequences to the surrounding country may result. Knox declared, but he added that he anticipates no danger. Creek Uncommonly Quiet The waters which have swollen the Santa Ana river entered that stream in the mountains where the river has its source. Knox declared. Santiago creek which empties into the river and which ordinarily is first affected by rainfall is uncommonly quiet, he asserted; the rise in its waters being scarcely perceptible. Despite the unprecedented rise of the river waters there is no danger to the partially completed bridge. Knox declared. The heavy concrete piers are embedded thirty feet in the sand of the river bed and the steel girders which reinforce the superstructure of the bridge are securely fastened. Stranded in Mountains PASADENA, Cal., Dec. 20.—Former Congressman Charles H. Randall and Mrs. Randall are believed to be stranded in their mountain cabin in Arroyo Seco, a mile and a half below Oak Wylde, with the arroyo stream seven feet high flowing on either side of them. As far as is known, they are the only ones in the canyon colony that are inconvenienced by the record rainfall that has continued since Saturday night. The precipitation here up to 6 a.m., registered 4.76 inches, the season to date totaling 6.61. The fall in the last 24 hours is 1. Within the city no serious damage has been reported. Many telephones are still out of commission and some of the canyon roads have been washed out in places, especially in Arroyo Seco. Cloudburst at San Diego SAN DIEGO, Dec. 20.—A near cloudburst, accompanied by the longest electrical storm in recent history, de- HILL ATTACK CITY TESTIMONY ES, Dec. 20.—The damy of Mrs. Elizabeth at Arthur C. Burch, accelaying of John Belton be subject to further dense witnesses today. Motion picture players assault. In this party drove up road on the night of the Belton Kennedy. They belly behind the under-been called to remove itify that no car was undertaker except theireny will be designed to live assertion of Mrs. Burch drove back into behind the undertaker, scene of the tragedy and removal of young Ken-tyre. 17, who lives at h., was also on today's He was to testify that of August 5, when the death trap" claimed its two rough looking char-yon adjoining the glen.ery will substantiate the calvne Oberchain, whoedy at the time of his said her sweetheart was raged phantoms" who only from ambush, and disappeared after firing in blank with a sawed-pacific Treaty nation Wide Fight ON, Dec. 20.—Organiza-wide fight against the pacific treaty is under way democratic and republican. The Southern Pacific is using the Salt Lake line into Los Angeles. The temporary bridge over Lytle creek in San Bernardino, where a new steel structure was being built, was washed out carrying with it a gas main. At Devore, in the foothills, eight inches of rain fell. Rain along the crest of the San Bernardino mountains for the storm averaged eight inches. Snow began to fall in Bear Valley yesterday. Precipitation at points in San Bernardino valley for the storm averages three inches. Highways Are Flooded The Anaheim office of the Automobile Club of Southern California reports the road closed to Big Bear and the highway between Anaheim and Long Beach flooded in many places. At the foot of Bixby hill the water is running across the pavement more than hub deep to automobiles. A number of accidents have been reported, due principally to skidding. Notwithstanding the damage from floods in some localities, the rain has been worth many millions of dollars to Southern California, ranchers say. River on Warpath Santa Ana, Dec. 20.—The Santa Ana River went on the warpath today! Swollen by heavy streams of water pouring from the mountains the river this afternoon had assumed the aspect of a torrent and protective measures were being taken at the site of the county's Seventeenth street bridge in this city to prevent a general washout and flood. Changed from a feeble summer rivulet the stream this afternoon was raging along its bed at a speed estimated to be between eight and ten miles an hour and was rising four inches an hour. Levee Being Constructed Sixteen members of the bridge construction crew under the leadership of W.G. Knox of the county engineer's staff, were this afternoon throwing up a hasty levee constructed of sand-bags at a threatened point at the site of the county bridge. A pile of sandbags four feet in height and 35 feet long was laid down temporarily and is expected to dam the roaring stream at this juncture. If the river continues timed since Saturday night. The precipitation here up to 6 a.m., registered 4.76 inches, the season to date totaling 6.61. The fall in the last, 24 hours is 1. Within the city no serious damage has been reported. Many telephones are still out of commission and some of the canyon roads have been washed out in places, especially in Arroyo Seco. Cloudburst at San Diego SAN DIEGO, Dec. 20.—A near cloudburst, accompanied by the longest electrical storm in recent history, demoralized street car service, flooded some homes and stores and caused rivers here to rise with alarming rapidity today. A washout on the Santa Fe tracks, inside the city limits, was discovered just before the crack Los Angeles train arrived and a wreck prevented. Light Showers In North SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.—Southern California took the largest share of the rainfall yesterday, according to the United States weather bureau. The rains which fell in all ports of the state were described as light in the bay region and averaging in the northern part of the state. In San Francisco the rainfall up to 5 a.m. was .27 of an inch, at San Jose, Cal. .06: Point Reves. .76, while at Eureka the gauge registered .80 and at Red Bluff one inch. L. A. Streets Flooded Los Angeles, Dec. 20.—With all waterways ragine torrents, and hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of property destroyed, Southern California's three-day-old storm continued unhated today. Many Los Angeles streets were completely inundated. Pacific Electric interurban trains were all running on delayed schedules, because of soft roadbeds. Traffic beyond Van Nuys is permanently halted, with tracks under water. Blinded by the torrential storm, a herd of thirty-five mules was struck by a Venice short line train near Culver City early today. The animals were tossed right and left as the heavy electric train plowed through the center of the herd.