anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-30

If you want help, or have something for sale, Anaheim HERALD want ad columns are the direct route to your audience. VOL. IX. EIGHT PAGES NEGROES PLEASE FULLERTON WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE FROM VICTIM OF SHELL SHOCK Weaver Says Injury In Battle Has Made Him Irresponsible — Woman Asks Money for Support. Appearing in court this morning in answer to an order to show cause why he should not support his wife, Ruby Anna Weaver, who is suing him for divorce, Merlin Charles Weaver of Fullerton was ordered to return $175 which was alleged to have been given him by his wife for the purpose of buying stock for a cigar stand. Weaver, who is a veteran of the war and who is said to be entitled to government aid as a disabled soldier, en- Anaheim Will Man Wanted Here Held by Officers in San Francisco Stanley Fletcher, wanted in Santa Ana on the charge of passing a fictitious check, is in custody in San Francisco, according to a telegram received this morning by Sheriff C. E. Jackson from J. D. O'Brien, chief of police. It is expected that an officer will be sent to bring Fletcher back to Santa Ana to stand trial. ANAHEIM AUTO CLUB POSTED ON RULES FOR LICENSES The Automobile Club of Southern California is getting all information relative to next year's license rules and regulations in order that their representatives may answer any question on short notice. Paul V. Allen, A. Krouse and Miss Norma Meckes last night attended a meeting at Los Angeles of representatives of the dif- Appearing in court this morning in answer to an order to show cause why he should not support his wife, Ruby Anna Weaver, who is suing him for divorce, Merlin Charles Weaver of Fullerton was ordered to return $175 which was alleged to have been given him by his wife for the purpose of buying stock for a cigar stand. Weaver, who is a veteran of the war and who is said to be entitled to government aid as a disabled soldier, endeavored to show that he was not entirely responsible for his actions at all times. He is said to be a victim of shell shock, to have been gassed twice and to have been shot through the left arm. The defendant was at one time secretary of the Fullerton club. He is said to be physically unfit for manual labor and is entitled to governmental vocational training. The plaintiff endeavored to show that the money in question had been used in other ways than for the purchase of stock as had been agreed. It was charged that the defendant gambled and drank and that a large part of the money was lost in this way. MAN PAYS $25 FINE FOR DRIVING OVER NEW ROAD William Tidball of Santa Ana paid a $25 fine for driving past a barricade on to a highway under course of construction, when he appeared before Justice of the Peace J. B. Cox this morning. Tidball objected to the fine, stating that he felt that he was being imposed upon and had been singled out as the "goat." When Judge Cox informed him that he had frequently given jail sentences for similar offences, Tidball decided to pay the fine at once. ORANGE MAN DEMANDS $30,000 DAMAGES FROM DOCTOR Alleging malpractice on the part of Dr. E. H. Thompson of Burbank, H. Rayburn Vaughan of Orange, has brought suit for $30,000 damages. Vaughan declares that his left arm has been permanently disabled by reason of the failure of Dr. Thompson to set properly a broken bone. The complaint in the damage action was filed in Los Angeles county by Attorneys W. A. Alderson and W. M. Brown. Since Rayburn Vaughan is a POSTED ON RULES FOR LICENSES The Automobile Club of Southern California is getting all information relative to next year's license rules and regulations in order that their representatives may answer any question on short notice. Paul W. Allen, A. Krouse and Miss Norma Meckes last night attended a meeting at Los Angeles of representatives of the different local offices and they secured many pointers of value to the automobile public. DAWN OF NEW ROMANCE BARED BY WOMAN IN LAW PLEA That romance has re-entered the life of Geneva Wilson, former Olive school teacher recently divorced from Ray Wilson, was made known late yesterday amid the unromantic atmosphere of court. There, Mrs. Wilson is seeking to untangle the broken threads of her first romance and start afresu, providing a home for her little daughter who was separated from her in the crash of the first marriage. The court proceedings, scheduled for this afternoon, before Superior Judge R. Y. Williams, consist of an order to Ray Wilson to show cause, if any exist, why the child, Ella May, who is now in the custody of its grandmother, Mrs. H. P. Hossler, should not be restored to the custody of its mother. In support of her appeal for custody, Mrs. Wilson states in an affidavit that she plans to marry again and re-establish a home for the little girl. Although no details were given, it is understood that, early in January, she will wed an Oakland contractor and that the couple will make their home in Santa Ana. She has been teaching in Oakland. William King Seated As Canadian Premier OTTAWA, Ont., Dec. 30—William Lyon Mackenzie King, elected premier of Canada on the Liberal tidal wave at the general election December 6, took the reins of government from Premier Arthur Meighen, Conservative, yesterday in the presence of Baron Byng of Vinny, governor general of the dominion. Hoover Sees New Leap For U.S. Export Trade WASHINGTON, Dec. 30—Secretary FROM DOCTOR Alleging malpractice on the part of Dr. E. H. Thompson of Burbank, H. Rayburn Vaughan of Orange, has brought suit for $30,000 damages. Vaughan declares that his left arm has been permanently disabled by reason of the failure of Dr. Thompson to set properly a broken bone. The complaint in the damage action was filed in Los Angeles county by Attorneys W. A. Alderson and W. M. Brown. Since Rayburn Vaughan is a minor, being 19 years of age, he is represented in the action by his father, Ed. H. Vaughan, of Orange, for many years regarded as one of the best known shotgun and rifle shots in the country. January 2, 1921, young Vaughan was riding a motorcycle at Burbank when he collided with an automobile that had turned suddenly in the middle of the block. He was taken unconscious to Dr. Thompson's hospital. The complaint charges that Vaughan's left forearm was broken in the accident. According to E. H. Vaughan, when the arm was examined after young Vaughan had been in the hospital five weeks, it was found that the ends of the broken bone overlapped and had grown together. An operation by another surgeon was resorted to, and even that failed to correct the damage that the complaint declares was done in the Burbank hospital by reason of the alleged carelessness of Dr. Thompson. The complaint states that the young man's left arm is left distorted and helpless. FOUR INJURED IN FIRE WHICH DESTROYS SEVEN STORES QUINCY, Mass., Dec. 30.—Four persons were reported injured and seven buildings were destroyed or partially damaged in a fire in the heart of the business district here today. Firemen were greatly hampered by the severe cold. Help was called from Boston and other nearby towns. Early estimates placed the damage at $300,000. OTTAWA, Ont., Dec. 30.—William Lyon Mackenzie King, elected premier of Canada on the Liberal tidal wave at the general election December 6, took the reins of government from Premier Arthur Meighen, Conservative, yesterday in the presence of Baron Byng of Vinny, governor general of the dominion. Hoover Sees New Leap For U.S. Export Trade WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—Secretary of Commerce Hoover today expressed the opinion that American export trade will soon be given an impetus by the establishment of new credits to foreign governments which will be made possible by large loans negotiated by New York and other investment bankers. FRANCE WILL DISCUSS SUBMARINE LIMIT AT NEW PARLEY PARIS, Dec. 30.—France is ready to participate in any conference designed to limit and regulate use of the submarine; it was semi-officially stated here today. France also is prepared to abide by any international rules which might be formulated at such a conference. PARIS, Dec. 30.—Economic experts of Britain and France met here today to break ground in the financial rebuilding of Europe. Sir Lamar Worthington Evans headed the British delegation which conferred with the French under M. Louis Locheur, minister of the liberated regions. A plenary session of British, French, Belgian and Italian representatives will be held in the famous clock room at the foreign office this afternoon to draw up formal plans which will be submitted to the meeting of the allied supreme council at Cannes. The plan for a Pan-European economic conference to which Germany and Russia are to be invited has not yet been completed, Briand informed the senate. The spots on a man's reputation look about ten times larger to others than to himself. With condition to normal after rain, the forecast prevail during last week. The weather bursions are decided. High waters here in the South cording to report tricts. Repairs owe progressing service systems w v to shape. The gap through Ana river poured over the streets of A yesterday evening furnished by the company to assisted to Los Angeles. There is yet more at the river, if it is said, and if three automobiles been busy all day banks of the street cypress trees are tively. It was dug ing, however, that gun to cut out ANAHEIM DAILY HEAD ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1921. PLEAD NOT GUILTY m Will Build $40,000 Flood L COUNTY OFFICERS HUNT DARING THIEVES WHO RANSACKED CAFE Assistance from the sheriff's office in Santa Ana was sought today in an effort to locate the daring thieves that removed a large amount of valuable furniture from the Tower Cafe at Seal Beach Wednesday night. The furniture taken was mostly in the form of tables and chairs, but other articles were also included in the loot secured. That the thieves must have been equipped with a big truck is thought probable due to the great bulk of the furniture taken. The Tower Cafe has been closed for the larger part of two years and has not been opened at all during the last year. It was finally closed by county officers about a year ago. REAL ESTATE DEALERS TO HEAR TALKS BY L. A. MEN PROTECTION PLAN AGREED UPON AT MASS MEETING HERE LAST NIGHT Fund For Santa Ana River Project Will Be Raised Among Citizens And Ranchers of Vicinity. Construction of a permanent levee at a cost of approximately $35,000 and other definite plans for protecting Anaheim and the Orange groves north ANAHEIM TELEPHONE IN ORDER AGAIN AFTER STORM Nearly all of the telephones connected with the Anaheim Exchange are now in working order, according to local manager, E. A. Beard. The Southern California Telephone Company reports that since the storm began thirteen days ago it has carried on repair work day and night. At one time more than 10,000 telephones were out of order, it is said, but yesterday the amount of telephone trouble has been diminished 85 per cent, company officials stated. GENERAL STRIKE LOOMS IN BERLIN; RAIL MEN QUIT BERLIN, Dec. 30.—A general strike loomed here today as the allies in France began negotiations for the REAL ESTATE DEALERS TO HEAR TALKS BY L. A. MEN Much business of importance will come before the Anaheim Real Estate Board at the meeting to be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms this evening, according to Secretary A. E. Hargrove. The meeting will start with a 6 o'clock dinner. Prominent speakers are expected from Los Angeles to attend the session. Some matters left over at the organization of the board will be taken up and disposed of. All who are interested in the real estate business, whether they are members of the board or not, have been urged to attend. STRIKE COLLAPSES MUSTER OUT GUARDS WALSENBURG, Colo., Dec. 30.—Military officials yesterday began mustering out the Colorado Rangers on duty here since the strike of coal miners in the southern fields began. It was said at military headquarters that practically all of the rangers will be mustered out by January 5, when it is expected martial law will be declared off. Colonel Patrick Hamrock, in command, today issued permits to coal miners' local unions under which they may meet to discuss calling off the strike begun November 17, in protest against 30 per cent reduction in wages installed by the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. According to military officials, requests for permits to meet came from union officials. It was also said at military headquarters that the mustering out of the rangers was due to the fact that the strike had collapsed. Millionaire Hobo Howe Will Help S. F. Jobless SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.—James Howe "the millionaire hobo," breezed into San Francisco a day or two ago and today had under way a branch of his "get a job" movement for self-respecting hoboes. He will leave probably Sunday for Los Angeles. "From what I can see there are about 30,000 men unemployed here," he said. Fund For Santa Ana River Project Will Be Raised Among Citizens And Ranchers of Vicinity. Construction of a permanent levee at a cost of approximately $35,000 and other definite plans for protecting Anaheim and the Orange groves north and east of the city from the flood waters of the Santa Ana River were agreed upon at a mass meeting held at the Grand Theater last night. Committees began active work this morning to execute the plans as outlined at the meeting. The meeting was thoroughly representative of the ranchers interested and of the business men of the city. Half of the seats in the theater were occupied and the proceedings were unanimous and the interest intense. Riley Named President Harry D. Diley, president of the chamber of commerce, called the meeting to order. He was elected permanent chairman, and Malcolm Fraser, secretary of the chamber of commerce, was elected secretary. After Mr. Riley had outlined the purpose of the meeting, Charles Eygabroad, who has given considerable study to the problem of flood control, presented a definite plan which was adopted by a rising vote. Mr. Eygabroad's plan calls for a double row of piling on the west bank of the river from the Olive boulevard bridge to the Santa Fe railroad bridge, a distance of a mile and a half. The rows of piling would be placed eight feet apart with the piles eight feet apart in the row. This piling would (Concluded on Page Five) FLOOD PROTECTION COMMITTEES NAMED Chairman Harry D. Riley, president of the chamber of commerce, has appointed two committees, one on finance and one on right-of-way in connection with the flood protection plans. These committees held sessions and began active work today. The personnel of the committees follows: Finance, Charles Eygabroad, chairman, Henry Adams, Geo. M. Ross, C. M. Hollingshead, William Falkenstein; right-of-way, L. Dahlman, E. Bruns, B. Hemerling, W. B. Allen, Ben Baxter. When the funds have been raised, a committee will be selected by the subscribers to take charge of the work and the finances. It is understood that this committee will serve with been diminished 85 per cent, company officials stated. GENERAL STRIKE LOOMS IN BERLIN; RAIL MEN QUIT BERLIN, Dec. 30.—A general strike loomed here today as the allies in France began negotiations for the economic rehabilitation of Germany. The railway union began a walkout which will tie up the entire Rhenish district and sympathy walkouts are expected to be called immediately. The crisis developed when the German cabinet rejected demands of workers. STATE NOW DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RETRIAL OF ARBUCKLE SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.—Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle will be tried a second time for manslaughter growing out of the death of Virginia Rappe unless something entirely unforeseen happens within the next few days to alter this determination. Both District Attorney Mathew Brady and Gavin McNab, chief of Arbuckle's defense, agreed on that statement today. Not only did they agree that the trial would proceed but both were making preparations highly elaborate for it. "We insist that Arbuckle be retried without delay and will oppose any attempt to postpone the case," McNab, speaking for the defense, declared. "We will be ready and anxious to go ahead January 9," was the statement from the district attorney. Much attention was being centered by the defense on the fingerprint testimony which figured heavily in the first trial. Attorneys for both sides agreed that there were good prospects of shortening the second trial considerably. A jury panel of sixty, including more than one-third women, has been drawn to report for the Arbuckle case January 9. Arbuckle is remaining at his Los Angeles home keeping out of the lime-light and refusing steadfastly to talk for publication. Minta Durfee, his wife, is with him. Collier Is Commissioner To Brazilian Exposition WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—D. C. Collier of San Diego, Cal., has been chosen as American commissioner to onethe Brazilian exposition which opened Will Help S. F. Jobless SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.—James Howe "the millionaire hobo," breezed into San Francisco a day or two ago and today had under way a branch of his "get a job" movement for self-respecting hoboes. He will leave probably Sunday for Los Angeles. "From what I can see there are about 30,000 men unemployed here," he said. Sheriff's Posse Hunts Bank Slayer Suspect OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Dec. 30.—A sheriff's posse today hunted Oklahoma county in search of Schell Hector, an Oklahoma City insurance agent who is wanted in connection with the death of E. W. Brindley, president of the Mustang State Bank, who was shot and killed in the frontyard of his home at Mustang last night. When the funds have been raised, a committee will be selected by the subscribers to take charge of the work and the finances. It is understood that this committee will serve without pay. It is expected that fifty solicitors will volunteer to raise these funds and the work will commence as soon as the finance committed outlines the plan of campaign. Twenty men volunteered their services at the mass meeting last night. They are most sparing of their words in the country. They just smoke and think, and sometimes they just smoke, but always they weigh their words carefully. Rain Forcast for Tonight; Work at River Continues With conditions rapidly returning to normal after nearly two weeks of rain, the forecast is that showers may prevail during late today and tonight. The weather bureau reports that conditions are decidedly unsettled. High waters had subsided everywhere in the Southland yesterday, according to reports from outlying districts. Repairs on roads and bridges were progressing speedily, and public service systems were getting back into shape. The gap through which the Santa Ana river poured its flood waters into the streets of Anaheim was closed yesterday evening and the 110 men furnished by the Santa Fe railway company to assist in the work returned to Los Angeles last night. There is yet much work to be done at the river, of a temporary nature, it is said, and fifty men, ten teams and three automobile trucks have been busy all day strengthening the banks of the stream. Sand bags and cypress trees are being used effectively. It was discovered this morning, however, that the water had begun to cut out the bank where the bank had been repaired yesterday and it is believed that it will require a number of days to make the banks safe even temporarily. John Cook in Charge John Cook has charge of the work of placing the cypress trees. LeRoy Berger and A. Bayliss have also been active in the work. Much credit is due these men as well as all of the men who have volunteered their services. Many Roads Opened Traffic has been generally resumed since the storm under conditions almost normal, according to the local office of the Automobile Club of Southern California. The coast road to San Diego is now Francisco. The Camp Baldy road is open all of the way through to San Francisco. The Camp Baldy road is still impassable beyond the Foothill boulevard. Cars are being pulled by teams through some of the more difficult places of the Cajon Pass, but the road is not open for pleasure cars. The Forest Home road is reported in good condition. Prince of Wales To Wed, Says Report at Paris PARIS, Dec. 30.—Following official denial that a marriage is to be arranged between Princess Yolanda of Italy and the Duke of Brabant, Crown Prince of Belgium, a report is current that the engagement of the princess to the Prince of Wales shortly well be announced, said a Turin dispatch to L'Intrausigeant today. Flames Destrov $400.000 Produce House In Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 30.—Fire, believed to have been caused from defective wiring partly destroyed the Davidson Brothers produce house here early this morning, incurring a loss estimated at $400,000. Miracle Man” Leaves State But Will Return LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30.—Brother Isaiah" Cudney, self-styled "miracle man," charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a woman to whom he is said to have administered some of his treatments several months ago, has left his apartments in Venice. Mrs. Ella R. Farley of 1421 Regina lane, Los Angeles, said last night that Cudney had gone to New Orleans on a business trip, but expected him to return soon. He is scheduled to go on trial on the manslaughter charge some time in February, Mrs. Farley said. She sponsored his appearance here last fall. 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. 0, 1921. NO. 38. ALTY TO ASSAULT Blood Levee Soon TELEPHONES ORDER AGAIN STORM of the telephones conthe Anaheim Exchange working order, according to er, E. A. Beard. ern California Telephone sports that since the storm ten days ago it has carried park day and night. At one than 10,000 telephones were it is said, but yesterday of telephone trouble had hed 85 per cent, company ed. Kellogg Estate Worth $62,500; Will Is Filed A petition to robate the will of H. Clay Kellogg of Santa Ana involving an estate valued at approximately $62,500, was filed in the superior court at Santa Ana today. Frank Kellogg, son of H. Clay Kellogg, is named as executor of the will. The estate has been divided among the widow and five children. Nine Die, Seven Ill From Poison Whisky NEW YORK, Dec. 30.—New York's poison whisky death toll reached nine today. Seven more persons were suffering from drinking wood alcohol. Detectives were searching for the criminals who flooded the market with poison bootleg whisky, in bottles with counterfeit labels and revenue stamps. Bank Robber Shot Dead Two Officers Are Hurt TWO MEN WHO ATTACKED DRIVER OF STAGE FACE MORE CHARGES Defendants Are Released On Bail This Morning Following Arraignment—Second Hearing Today. New informations containing more specific charges were to be filed this afternoon against Eddie Woods and E. G. Brooks, negroes, who are charged with assault with deadly weapons on D. O. Grimes, a Crown Stage driver, at Fullerton December 13. This was decided when Superior Judge. Z. B. West granted a motion of Deputy District Attorney C. N. Mozley to this effect. FROM POISON WHisky NEW YORK, Dec. 30.—New York's poison whisky death toll reached nine today. Seven more persons were suffering from drinking wood alcohol. Detectives were searching for the criminals who flooded the market with poison bootleg whisky, in bottles with counterfeit labels and revenue stamps. BANK ROBBER SHOT DEAD Two Officers Are Hurt STOCKTON, Dec. 30.—After having held up and robbed the Lockeford Bank at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, an unidentified two-gun bandit was shot and killed in a fight with Deputy Sheriff Jess Wheatley of San Joaquin County, and City Marshal Jack Mardrid of Tracy, an hour and a half later. Deputy Wheatley was wounded, and is now in the Stockton Emergency hospital with every prospect of recovering. Marshal Mardrid was shot in the elbow. Wheatley and Mardrid overhauled the bandit seated in a light touring car near the San Joaquin river bridge. The bandit began firing immediately emptying both guns before a bullet from Deputy Wheatley's gun entered his forehead, killing him instantly. WHO NEEDS CLOTHING SENT TO HERALD FOR POOR? A bag of assorted used clothing has been received by the Herald from some good hearted person who suggests that they might be appreciated by some poor person. If you know of any family that could use these clothes, we shall be very glad to turn them over. They would do very well for working clothes for some man and there are some clothing for children in the lot. BEACH Sand Used As Filler For Moonshine REDONDO BEACH, Dec. 30.—E. D. Sharp is in the city jail on a charge of manufacturing liquor. He is to be turned over to federal officials along with the still which police allege they captured at his residence, 707 Strand. Chief of Police John V. Henry, Detective Fred Gardner and Officers Reeves and Peterson, who 'smelled out' the alleged still and made the arrest, say that Sharp was filtering his product with beach sand. Holland Will Borrow $100,000,000 In U. S. THE HAGUE, Dec. 30.—The Dutch government's bill authorizing the new arrangements—Second Hearing Today. New informations containing more specific charges were to be filed this afternoon against Eddie Woods and E. G. Brooks, negroes, who are charged with assault with deadly weapons on D. O. Grimes, a Crown Stage driver, at Fullerton December 13..This was decided when Superior Judge, Z. B. West granted a motion of Deputy District Attorney C. N. Mozley to this effect. Prior to the granting of this privilege to the district attorney, both Woods and Brooks had pleaded not guilty to the charges against them at their arraignment this morning. They were to be arraigned this afternoon and the revised information read. They are expected to enter the same plea at that time. The amount of ball for both defendants, which had been set at $1000 each was reduced to $500 by Judge West and both men were released on bail bonds of $500. They were represented at the arraignment by Attorney W. F. Menton, of Santa Ana, who took the place of the attorney retained by the defendants who was said to have been marooned at Fallbrook in San Diego county by washouts due to the recent storms. At the first arraignment this morning the case was continued until next Friday morning to be set for trial. This was expected to be changed when the men were arraigned again this afternoon following the preparation of the new information. MAN SEEKS DIVORCE FROM WOMAN WHO DESERTED HIM Desertion is given as the ground on which Alphonso Alvrite is seeking separation from his wife Isavel Alvrite, in a suit for divorce filed today. According to the facts given in the complaint, Alvrite claims that he and his wife were married in Los Angeles in 1905. His wife left him in 1918 and has refused to live with him since that time. Mrs. Alvrite is said to be in Fresno where she has been living with the two minor children since leaving her husband in 1918. There is no community property. Charles Swanner is attorney for the plaintiff. STOCKHOLDERS TO GET SOUTHERN COUNTIES BANK DIVIDEND Commissioner Brazilian Exposition ON, Dec. 30.—D. C. ColDiego, Cal., has been American commissioner to exposition, which opens summer, it was learned who was head of the exposition, has been in its position by the Callsissional delegation. He with President Harding Wales To Wed, Report at Paris 30.—Following official marriage is to be arnounced Princess Yolanda of Duke of Brabant, Crown Glum, a report is curengagement of the princine of Wales shortly inced, said a Turin distraugueigent today. Restrov $400.000 House In Iowa S., Iowa, Dec. 30.—Fire, been caused from departly destroyed the ers produce house here ning, incurring a loss $00,000. An” Leaves But Will Return ES, Dec. 30.—“Brother y, self-styled “miracle with manslaughter in the death of a woman said to have administrals treatments several was left his apartments Farley of 1421 Regina eles, said last night gone to New Orleans trip, but expected him to go on trial on the charge some time in Farley said. And his appearance here Holland Will Borrow $100,000,000 In U. S. THE HAGUE, Dec. 30.—The Dutch government’s bill authorizing the negotiation of a loan of $100,000,000 in the United States to be used in behalf of the Dutch East Indies was passed unanimously by the first chamber of parliament. The second chamber adopted the measure last week. 200 Y. M. C. A. BOYS VISIT BATTLESHIP CALIFORNIA Two hundred men and boys of Orange County returned last night from San Pedro where yesterday they visited the battleship California. The trip was made under the auspices of the county Y. M. C. A. Delegations from the various towns in the county met at the Y. M. C. A. building in San Pedro at 11 o’clock where games and athletic contests were played until noon. Lunch was served in the Y. M. C. A.“hut.” The boys marched to the pier at 1 o’clock and were taken to the battle-ship in motor boats. With guides for each party of twelve or fifteen persons the boys were taken over the entire ship from engine room to crowdsnest. The crew’s mascot, a small brown bear, furnished considerable entertainment for the youths. Forced To Take ‘Night Out,’ Wife’s Charge LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30.—Saturday night was the wife’s night out in the Mason home, according to the suit for divorce filed yesterday by Mrs. Julia Mason against Thomas Mason. The couple parted November 28 last after fourteen years of married life. Mrs. Mason charges that her husband every Saturday night would force her to leave home so that he might entertain his friends in their home. Mrs. Alvrite is said to be in Fresno where she has been living with the two minor children since leaving her husband in 1918. There is no community property. Charles Swanner is attorney for the plaintiff. STOCKHOLDERS TO GET SOUTHERN COUNTIES BANK DIVIDEND Each of Anaheim’s four banking institutions is declaring a substantial semi-annual dividend covering the past six months. Notwithstanding the business depression prevailing throughout the country, business in Anaheim has been quite as usual or a little better than usual, according to the bankers. Four and a half per cent dividend will be distributed to the stockholders of the Southern Counties Bank, according to resolution of the board of directors adopted late this afternoon. This makes a total of 7 1/2 per cent dividend for the year. The First National and the American Savings bank have declared a semi-annual dividend of 10 per cent while the Golden State bank will pay its stockholders 6 per cent for the half-year period. The Anaheim National bank will hold its meeting January 2, when the board of directors will announce the dividend to be paid to stockholders. “SUICIDE” IS VERDICT OF CORONER’S JURY IN DROSS CASE That death was due to a bullet wound in the right temple inflicted with a suicidal intent was the verdict of a coroner’s jury yesterday in the case of W. D. Dross, who shot himself at Irvine Wednesday afternoon. The inquest was held at the Smith & Tuthill funeral chapel yesterday afternoon. Funeral arrangements have been made for interment at Fair-haven cemetery Saturday afternoon. The services will be held at the Smith & Tuthill chapel at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.