anaheim-gazette 1922-12-07

VOLUME LII SHIPPING FRUIT FOR HOLIDAY TRADE GOLDEN FRUIT FROM THIS SECTION WILL GRACE CHRISTMAS TABLES Shipments Began a Little Earlier Than Usual This Season, Many Cars Having Already Gone From This County—North and East Section of Belt Making Heavy Consignments, Which May Lower Prices—Thirty Cars May Go From This County. Delicious oranges from Orange county, as usual, will occupy a conspicuous place on the tables of our eastern cousins, on Christmas day. Owing to the fact that the crop was damaged in northern and eastern sections of the belt last year, it is expected that growers in those regions Stevenson are a committee of the Orange County Historical society, to confer with Kraemer, and to discuss with the board of supervisors the proposal to have the property, after restoration taken over by the county. Barbecued beef, tortillas, frijoles, Spanish sauces, salads, cakes and man yother good things made up the sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner given by Mrs. Travis to about 100 relatives and a few friends. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kraemer, Sr. and Jr., Gilbert Kraemer, Judge A. W. Hutton, of Santa Monica; Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Winnett, Mrs. A. Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Wilkinson, Sr., Walter Winkenson, Mrs. Grace Lummis, Mrs. Vincente Yorba and family, Mr. and Mrs. Prudencio Yorba and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pelanconio, Mrs. A. Carrillo, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Reeves, Mrs. F. Y. Dominguez and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ruiz, of Santa Monica; Mrs. Homer Pate, Mr. and Mrs. Porfirio Yorba and family,Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Yorba and family, Mrs. Jose Vejar and family, Mrs. Ignacio Yorba and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto Yorba and family, David Sanchez, and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pleasants and Mrs. J. C. Travis and family. 500 VISITORS TENDER LUNCH DELEGATES TO THE VENTION AT SALE BE ENTERTAINED Every County in the Republic at the Elks' Club House Luncheon Visitors on Tour Through and Given View of Every county in the formia will probably be the luncheon given to Anaheim Realty Boys who are attending thevention at Santa Ana is estimated that 500 present, and they will sections of the state held at the Chamber Delicious oranges from Orange county, as usual, will occupy a conspicuous place on the tables of our eastern cousins, on Christmas day. Owing to the fact that the crop was damaged in northern and eastern sections of the belt last year, it is expected that growers in those regions will ship all they possibly can for the early market, and it is probable that large consignments from those sections will have a depressing effect on the price. However the Orange county fruit will find a ready market, and undoubtedly will bring profitable prices. Shipments usually do not begin until the 5 or 6 of December, but they began a little earlier this year. It is estimated that the county will ship thirty or forty cars for the Christmas trade. Present rail conditions require twelve days or more to get a caload of fruit to Chicago. The fruit here is fairly well colored, but is not matured, it was pointed out, and for this reason no effort will be made to make big consignments at this time. The market situation and prices are unknown at this time because there are no navels on the markets. These conditions will be known when the fruit arrives at destination and is offered for sale, it was stated. Orange county is always at a disadvantage in competition with certain other sections in supplying the Christmas market, because it is essentially a Valencia district, and the Valencia season closes a month before the holiday trade begins. We cannot get our best product on the market at this time, nevertheless we still produce some navels, and they will compare favorably with those of other sections. It is estimated the county this year will ship 500 or 600 cars of navels. OLD YORBA HOME MAY BE RESTORED Descendants of the Pioneer May Re. build Old Adobe Homestead Descendants of Don Bernardo Yorba, one of the earliest settlers of this section, are considering the proposal to restore the old home to its former grandeur, and to bring the bones of the don from Calvary cemetery in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR TO HANDLE PROPERTY Thales Estate Now in the Hands of C. D. Brown Public Administrator C. D. Brown was appointed trustees of funds amounting to more than $25,000, belonging to the survivors of the colony of spiritualists formerly headed by Walter L. Thales, when the matter was brought before Judge Z. B. West in the superior court for decision. The funds involved were those held in trust for the colony by Thales, head of the group, who died some time ago. No satisfactory arrangement of the division of these funds, which included notes, cash and bonds, was made by the decedent prior to his death. Following the death of Thales, members of the colony discovered in the safe, directions showing where their leader had secreetly buried $7000 in the cellar of the large house on the property near Placentia. This money was then located. Afraid to have this amount of money in the house unprotected, they later placed it in a bank for safe keeping. The appointment of Brown as trustee resulted from the action of the Welderhold family, members of the colony, to secure control of the funds. The court held that the money was a trust fund for all members, produced by their united effort and each member was due to share in its use. As a result the appointment of Mr. Brown to handle the funds was confirmed. ANAHEIM LEGION MEN DEFEAT SANTA ANA Ray Elliott Won Football Game With One Kick Ray Elliott, former Pomona college football hero and now coach at Anaheim OLD YORBA HOME MAY BE RESTORED Descendants of the Pioneer May Re-build Old Adobe Homestead Descendants of Don Bernardo Yorba, one of the earliest settlers of this section, are considering the proposal to restore the old home to its former grandeur and to bring the bones of the don from Calvary cemetery in Los Angeles, and bury them in the dooryard of his home. The matter was discussed at a barbecue held on Thanksgiving day at the home of Mrs. Coleman Travis. Samuel Kraemer, of Placentia, whose wife is a Yorba, and who owns the property on which the adobe stands, has offered to assist in the restoration of the property, and to deed it to the county under some arrangement for its care. The proposal for the restoration of the adobe has been under consideration for some time. The matter was discussed at a recent meeting of the Orange County Historical society, in Santa Ana, attended by a score or more members of the Yorba family, and was taken up again at the barbecue given by Mrs. Travis, a graunddaughter of Don Bernardo, at her beautiful home at Yorba. The proposal was that the members of the Yorba family undertake raising a fund for the restoration of the adobe. A new roof, rebuilt walls where necessary, a garden, perhaps—these were suggested. A Spanish barbecue might be given in connection with the project. The retsoration would be under the direction of the direct descendants of Antonio Yorba, teh Cas-tillian sergeant who was with the Portola expedition, in which white men first saw the Santa Ana valley. Dr. C. D. Ball, S. M. Davis and T. E. ANAHEIM LEGION MEN DEFEAT SANTA ANA Ray Elliott Won Football Game With One Kick Ray Elliott, former Pomona college football hero and now coach at Anaheim high school, hasn't lost any of his old time ability to boot a pigskin. He proved that Thanksgiving day at Poly field, Santa Ana, when his toe alone was enough to defeat the Santa Ana Post of the American Legion in the funniest grid tilt played in years. Elliott, playing with the Anaheim American Legion outfit, kicked a forty yard drop in the third period and his team won 3 to 0. Bill Cole was the whole show for the Santa Ana ex-service men. The former U. S. C. star smashed huge holes through the Anaheim line, played a darb of a defensive game and ran his team well. Once, when caught on a play where he was supposed to hurl a pass, Cole breezed thirty-five yards straight through the line. "Jug" Walters, Bert West, "Stew" Stewart, "Fat" Marsile and Joe Irvine were other ex-high school stars who played well for the legion. When the old timers needed a smoke or some rest their places were filled from the younger ranks. Best and Stark, members of Poly's Southern California title squad last year, filled in part of the game. The Anaheim post had Al Clayes, the sensational Stanford freshman halfback, in the backfield and the Santa Ana put in a strenuous afternoon chasing the speedy and elusive Cardinal star in his dizzy runs. The Anaheim team was composed of high school players for the most part. Emil E. Kann, director of Insurance Department Offices." There will be instrumental music, and of Spanish dancing dance. Accompanied by the realty board, the parson will tour a large city, visiting Fullerton, OHve ,Orange, Newpo. NELSON PREPARING ENFORE District Attorney to Against Boots Announcing his in serve, in each case, homes, but disagreeing geles authorities who no houses would be said a warrant, District Nelson is formulating for the beginning of a against bootleggers an session or sale of liquefaction of the Wright act, whpected would becomecember 20. "The fourth amendment situation, which declares may be searched only warrant, provided for the officer making definite information contains evidence, ste anything needed, andgency exists," Nelson C. N. Mozely, agreed. "Only when an embezzlement exist—when the off evidence (in this case destroyed before he search warrant can without the warranty interpretation." "You may say for me continued," that in Or AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 7, 1922 500 VISITORS ARE TENDERED A LUNCHEON DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION AT SANTA ANA TO BE ENTERTAINED HERE Every County in the State Will Be Represented at the Table in the Elks' Club House Tomorrow—After Luncheon Visitors Will Be Taken on Tour Throughout the County and Given View of Orange Groves. Every county in the state of California will probably be represented at the luncheon given tomorrow by the Anaheim Realty Board to the delegates who are attending the state convention at Santa Ana this week. It is estimated that 500 visitors will be present, and they will come from all sections of the state. A meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce sanctity of the home will be preserved and only the gravest emergency will be deemed sufficient for an unwarrantied search." According to legal advice, the officer, or the county, through his bondsmen, would be responsible and liable to suit, should the search without a warrant be unproductive of the evidence expected. Los Angeles authorities, federal and county, were preparing for a big drive when the Wright act becomes effective. United States District Attorney Joe Burke, formerly of Santa Ana, cautioned the enforcement and county officers against over zealousness, warning them that in his opinion they could not search a home without a warrant. It was on this point that the Orange county authorities differed with those in Los Angeles. Liquor forces were preparing to lay in a pre-Wright supply of booze, according to information received throughout southern California. It was their purpose to land as much liquor as possible before the Wright act became the vogue, since it was believed that it would be increasingly difficult to bring it into the country after that time. According to Los Angeles officials, ELKS DO HONOR TO DEPARTED MEMBERS HUNDREDS WITNESS MEMORIAL SERVICES AT CLUB HOUSE SUNDAY Excellent Musical Program Rendered In Addition to the Ritualistic Services—H. W. Brown, of Santa Monica, Delivers Stirring Address and Explains the Doctrines of the Lodge —Twenty Names Now on the Memorial Tablet. Annual memorial service in memory of the departed members was held by the Elks' lodge Sunday at the club house. This is the first service of the kind held at the new building, one of the theatres heretofore having been used for the purpose. The club room was crowded with Elks, members of Every county in the state of California will probably be represented at the luncheon given tomorrow by the Anaheim Realty Board to the delegates who are attending the state convention at Santa Ana this week. It is estimated that 500 visitors will be present, and they will come from all sections of the state. A meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Monday night for the purpose of making final arrangements for the luncheon, and arranging a program. After the luncheon the guests will be driven through the country and given a view of the orange groves and other objects of interest. Romaine C. Berger, of the local realty board, will have charge of the luncheon arrangements, and G. M. Simpson will be in command of the expedition through the country. Bird V. Beebe is the representative of the Anaheim board at the convention. The convention held this week in Santa Ana is one of the largest and most interesting within the history of the board. President Tatum states that 30,000 realty men in the state are interested in the meeting, and the attitude it is likely to take on public affairs, especially the realy license law and the question of colonization. Among the distinguished visitors present is Senator Cornellus Cole, who has passed his one hundredth birthday, and it is believed Secretary Herbert Hoover will also be present. The program arranged for the entertainment of the visitors in this city provides that the delegation shall be met at the city limits by members of the local board, and escorted to the Elks' club house, where luncheon will be served. Addresses will be made by H. J. Stonier, director of extension work of the University of Southern California, on "Real Estate Education in the University;" by W. H. Daum on "Industrial Real Estate," and by Emil E. Kahn, director of the California Real Estate association, on "The Insurance Department in Real Estate Offices." There will be vocal and instrumental music, and an exhibition of Spanish dancing during the luncheon. Accompanied by the entire Anaheim really board, the party, after luncheon, will tour a large part of the county, visiting Fullerton, Brea, Placentia, OHve Orange, Newport and Balboa. Liquor forces were preparing to lay in a pre-Wright supply of booze, according to information received throughout southern California. It was their purpose to land as much liquor as possible before the Wright act became the vogue, since it was believed that it would be increasingly difficult to bring it into the country after that time. According to Los Angeles officials, many craft were waiting to land their cargoes of damp goods in the secluded coves along the coast. Because of the fact that Orange county has several such available places, and that it is on the direct route from the Mexican border, District Attorney Nelson announced that his men would be doubly watchful between now and December 20. BRUNK'S COMEDIANS HERE NEXT WEEK Under the Auspices of the Anaheim Volunteer Firemen. Brunk's Comedians an organization numbering thirty odd people, including actors, musicians and vaudeville artists will begin a week engagement in Anaheim on Monday night, December 11th, under the auspices of the fire laddles of this city. This company comes highly endorsed by Riverside, Whittier and Fullerton, where they have recently played. The play scheduled for the opening performance is a delightful rural comedy, "When Dreams Come True." Specialties, equal to those seen on the big time, will be introduced between the acts. As an introductory on Monday night each lady accompanied by a genie man escort will be admitted free. For an organization of this kind the prices are remarkably low, as adults are admitted at 30 cents and children, 12 years of age or under, 10 cents. These prices include the war tax. There is an additional charge of 10 and 20 cents for reserved seats if you choose to occupy them. The doors open at 7 p.m., a band concert of one hour and the performance starts promptly at five minutes after eight o'clock. COLLISION AT FULLERTON The Overland Limited sideswiped a freight standing on the siding at Fullerton Sunday. Annual memorial service in memory of the departed members was held by the Elks' lodge Sunday at the club house. This is the first service of the kind held at the new building, one of thetheatres heretofore having been used for the purpose. The club room was crowded with Elks, members of their families and friends, gathered to witness the impressive ceremonies. The orator of the day was H. W. Brown, of Santa Monica, who assisted in organizing the Anaheim lodge five years ago. Mr. Brown is an eloquent speaker, and thrilled his audience with an address that expounded the doctrines of the lodge. Excellent music, both vocal and instrumental, was also rendered. Following is the complete program: Overture, "Brother Bill," Fellinge's Orchestra. Vocal solo, Selected, Mr. Maurice Waugh. Opening Ceremonies, Exalted Ruler and Officers. Violin Solo, Selected, Bro. Fred Schmidt. Altar Services, Exalted Ruler and Officers. Saxaphone Solo, Selected, Bro. Glen Stillwell. Oration, Bro. H. W. Brown, Past Exalted Ruler Santa Monica Lodge No. 906. Vocal Solo, Selected, Mrs. Walter Ross. "Auld Lang Syne," Orchestra and Audience. March, Orchestra. The beautiful altar service was presided over by L. P. Bonnat, assisted by the officers of the lodge, and the secretary called the roll of the members who have passed on. Twenty names are now written on the memorial tablet of this lodge. They are: Edward Cassidy, K. S. Jensen, M. Boisserance, Jr., Carl A. Sinck, Pete Nicholas, A. B. Smith, H. H. Shrinner, Roy B. Trapp, Chas. Otto Rust, F.C. Benjamin, James P. McCarter, Frank Halliday, R.E.Vaughn, J.B.Campbell, Robert Wilson, F.M.C-Hugh, W.E.Peddicord, Charles Federman, M.B.Walters and Alex H.Witman, Jr. THE ELKS' CIRCUS An entertainment such as you are Emil E. Kann, director of the California Real Estate association, on "The Insurance Department in Real Estate Offices." There will be vocal and instrumental music, and an exhibition of Spanish dancing during the luncheon. Accompanied by the entire Anaheim realty board, the party, after lunch, will tour a large part of the county, visiting Fullerton, Brea, Placentia, OHve Orange, Newport and Balboa. NELSON PREPARING TO ENFORCE THE LAW District Attorney to Begin Campaign Against Bootleggers Announcing his intention to preserve, in each case, the sanctity of homes, but disagreeing with Los Angeles authorities who announced that no houses would be searched without a warrant, District Attorney A. P. Nelson is formulating additional plans for the beginning of a strict campaign against bootleggers and the illicit possession or sale of liquor, in violation of the Wright act, which, it was expected, would become effective December 20. "The fourth amendment to the constitution, which declares that a home may be searched only with a search warrant, provided for leeway, when the officer making the search has definite information that the house contains evidence, stolen property or anything needed, and when an emergency exists," Nelson and his deputy, C. N. Mozely, agreed. "Only when an emergency is known to exist—when the officer knows that evidence (in this case liquor) is located in the house and that it may be destroyed before he can secure a search warrant, can enter the house without the warrant," was Nelson's interpretation. "You may say for me, however," he continued, "that in Orange county, the COLLISION AT FULLERTON The Overland Limited sideswiped a freight standing on the siding at Fullerton Sunday. Heavy fog, which hid the semaphore signals unofficially was mentioned as responsible for the accident, in which no one was injured, although several women fainted. The crews of both the freight and passenger engines leaped to safety when they realized a crash was inevitable. This act is thought to have saved the life of Engineer Jensen, of the limited, as the side of the cab and the seat on which he was sitting a few seconds before, was ripped to pieces. Damage to the engines was slight and the cars remained on the track. Reepairs were made in two hours time and the engines were able to pull their trains without assistance. Windows were shattered for nearly the whole length of the Overland's ten coaches. A head-on collision was averted by a narrow margin, as the freight train, west bound, had started to move from the siding on to the main line when the limited appeared. The Overland baggage and mail coaches scraped along the freight cars, but held the rails. Building permits issued in this city during the month of November totaled sixty-six, the total cost of which was $109,733. Forty-six of these permits were taken out for residences. The total for the year now reaches $1...276,000 and it is believed this will be increased to a million and a half by the end of the year. THE ELKS' CIRCUS An entertainment such as you are seldom privileged to see, is now in progress at the Elks' club house. The promoters call it a circus, and it is given for the purpose of swelling the lodge's Christmas fund. It is a unique entertainment and numerous stunts never seen before at a circus will be pulled off. Curiosities of various kinds will be on exhibition, and besides you will have an opportunity to win a valuable prize. One ticket will admit you to all, and also bring you out, but if you care to spend a little change on the side it is promised that you will receive several times the amount of your investment in return. You had better attend the performance tonight. In addition to witnessing an excellent show, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing that the money you will pay for admission will be used to buy some neglected kiddie a Christmas present, or help provide the necessities for an indigent family. All the proceeds will be used in charity on Christmas day. BUYS MORE LAND At $650 an acre, the Aldrich Land company, which is the land-owning company for the Anaheim Sugar company, has added 120 acres to its big acreage in tho lowlands between Santa Ana and Huntington Beach. The purchase is from R. L. Draper. The property is located on the Huntington Beach boulevard. Draper, well known farmer, disposed of all but HONOR STARTED MERS MEMORIAL CLUB HOUSE Program Rendered Ritualistic Service of Santa Monica Address and names of the Lodge Now on the Meservice in members was held today at the club last service of the building, one of these having been The club room ks, members of forty acres of his home ranch. The past year, Draper grew 2000 sacks of first grade lima beans on the ranch. Within the past three years, the Anaheim Sugar company has bought several hundred acres in the lowlands. One big purchase was from the Golden West company and another from the Borchards. It was reported a year ago that the Borchard property was leased for oil with a bonus nearly equal to the purchase price. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD AT THE H. S. AUDITORIUM Splendid Entertainment Given By the Ebell Society Tonight The operetta, "Little Red Riding Hood," will be given at the high school auditorium tonight by the Ebell club, the proceeds to be added to the building fund. The cast is composed entirely of home talent. The program will include splendid solos, duets, choruses, etc. Following is the program: Scene 1. Fairy Queen and her court. Scene 2. Midnight—Faries asleep; Queen of Night appears. Scene 3. Red Riding Hood and her A.B.M.CORD HEAD OF ANAHEIM KIWANIS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THAT ORGANIZATION AT REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY New President Points to Achievements of the Past Year, and Prdicts Good Work During the Coming Year—E. E. Knipe Elected Worshipful Master of Masonic Lodge at Monday Night's Meeting, and Tom Hoag Was Chosen Secretary. A. B. McCord was elected president of the Kiwanis club at the regular meeting Tuesday, and will guide the destinies of that organization of live citizens during the coming year. Other officers elected were F. A. Hawks, vice-president; Ernest Zitzman, treasurer; Oscar T. Conklin, dis- Service in members was held Sunday at the club first service of the building, one of are having been The club room kids, members of bands, gathered to the ceremonies. Today was H. W. Rica, who assisted them lodge five in an eloquent his audience expounded the Excellent musical, was living is the com. Bill," Fellinge's Mr. Maurice Exalted Ruler Bro. Fred Altered Ruler and Selected, Bro. Glen Brown, Past Exnica Lodge No. Mrs. Walter Orchestra and Service was preBonnat, assisted lodge, and the roll of the memdge. They are: S. Jensen, M. A. Sinck, Pete H. H. Shrinchas. Otto Rust, P. McCarter, Vaughn, J. B. Mason, F. M. Mcrd, Charles Feds and Alex H. Hood," will be given at the high school auditorium tonight by the Ebell club, the proceeds to be added to the building fund. The cast is composed entirely of home talent. The program will include splendid solos, duets, choruses, etc. Following is the program: Scene 1. Fairy Queen and her court. Scene 2. Midnight—Faries sleep; Queen of Night appears. Scene 3. Red Riding Hood and her mother at home. Scene 4. The wolf appears—danger. Scene 5. The wolf in bed—Red Riding Hood in jeopardy. "Oh, Granny, but your teeth are long and white." The queen and court rush in. Curtain Principals—Mrs. Walter Ross, as queen Solo, "Worthy Subjects." Mother—Miss Delphina Cornell, induct with Red Riding Hood,"I'll Haste Away." Wolf—H. Easton Jenner. "I've Eaten Up the Granary." Queen of Night—Miss Frieda Lumsden. Songs, "Slumber Boat" and "Land of Lullables." Duet—"When You and I Were Young. Maggie," Misses Delphine Cornell and Fern McCulloch and chorus. Trio—"Tucky Home," Misses Barbara and Virginia Livingston and Barbara Austin and chorus. Solo—"In the Sweet Long Ago," Miss Florence Smith and chorus. Solo—"That Little Girl is You," Miss Marlon Stroup and chorus. Solo Dance—"Youth and Beauty," Miss La Verne Dugas. Solo Dance—"Gavotte," Miss Gretchen Holland. Chorus of peripatetic, extremely athletic and most energetic pixies, in "Good Evening" (The best advertising medium in Nashheim.) The operetta will be preceded by a laughable farce. "The Train to Mauro." An interesting session of the Ebell was held Monday afternoon, a large percentage of the members being present to hear the report of the delegates who recently attended the district convention. The delegates were Miss Kate Rea, Mrs. Nellie Terry and Dr. Bessica Raiche. The members were also entertained with excellent reading by Mrs. H. G. Spielman and Miss Blenda Probst. SLAYER IS INSANE Worshipful Master of Masonic Lodge at Monday Night's Meeting, and Tom Hoag Was Chosen Secrete- A. B. McCord was elected president of the Kiwanis club at the regular meeting Tuesday, and will guide the destinies of that organization of live citizens during the coming year. Other officers elected were F. A. Hanks, vice-president; Ernest Zitzman, treasurer; Oscar T. Conklin, district trustee; directors, H. G. Ames, J. A. Clayes, George Dunton, F. N. Gibbs, O. E. Steward, H. N. White and R. B. Young. President-elect McCord made a short address to the club, announcing that a great deal of constructive work for the advancement of the city was planned for the coming year, and he asked the co-operation of the entire membership. He recalled that much had been accomplished by the club during the past year, and complimented the retiring officers on the year's work. The object of the Kiwanis club is to advance and stimulate industries, and improve the community in which it is located. The Anaheim club has been in existence but a short time, but it has already accomplished many things for the benefit of the city, and has mapped out an interesting program for the coming year. It is a valuable assistant to the Chamber of Commerce. One of the enjoyable features of the meeting at Tuesday's luncheon was a musical program given by a quartet of singers of local note. The quartet was composed of William Falkenstein, F. T. Edmiston, W. J. Selmann and F. N. Gibbs. Masons Elect Officers The annual election of officers was held by the Masonic lodge Monday night, E. E. Knipe being chosen worshipful master to succeed Jack Johnson. George Settle was elected senior warden; Guy Daniels, junior warden; J. L. Adkins, treasurer, and T. L. Hoag, secretary. The appointive officers will be announced at the next meeting. JUDGE COX REFUSES TO HANDLE CASES Declares the Small Claims Court is Unconstitutional Throwing down the gauntlet in what may prove to be a state-wide fight to determine the constitutionality of the SLAYER IS INSANE That John Marcos, 25 years old, held in the Orange county jail for the murder of Jose Huego, in Santa Ana two weeks ago, is the son of George E. Bittinger, former superintendent of schools in Los Angeles county, and now a member of the Los Angeles county board of education, was the discovery made in Santa Ana. The discovery was made by District Attorney Nelson, following an investigation into the life of Marcos known as "Big John." The discovery that Marcos is the son of the prominent Los Angeles educator was made after it was found Marcos was parolled from the Los Angeles county insane asylum at Norwalk last April. Criminal prosecution against Marcos may be dropped, according to District Attorney Nelson. With the discovery that the man is a former inmate of the state institution for the insane, his true identity was found. His name is not Marcos, but Bittinger, and his parole from Norwalk placed him in the custody of his father. A Brea man by the name of Bird moved his family first of the week to Missouri. The members of his family consisted of his wife, children, four hound dogs and a wildcat. The dogs were worth a dollar and a half each and the wildcat fifty cents, but he paid $40 to have them transported to his new Missouri home. JUDGE COX REFUSES TO HANDLE CASES Declares the Small Claims Court is Unconstitutional Throwing down the gauntlet in what may prove to be a state-wide fight to determine the constitutionality of the small claims court, Justice J. B. Cox refused to honor several claims which the Cornell Insurance company attempted to enter in that court, and challenged Attorney A. E. Koepsel to mandamus him on the issue. “This court is no collective agency” the justice told Koepsel in his characteristically energetic manner. “The small claims court was never intended to act as a collective agency for business firms. “It has been called the ‘poor man’s court.’ It has developed into a court to collect money from the poor man. I have too much other business to do, to bother with these small claims. I have set them at 3 a.m., but that doesn’t deter them. Now I’ll refuse, and let them take it to the upper court for decision.” According to Justice Cox, the small claims act, which established the court, is faulty. In this opinion, he claims, he has the backing of several legal auctions in Santa Ana. “If the small claims court is to be truly a poor man’s court, let it be such,” the justice continued. “Let all plaintiffs file pauper certificates. Let them file affidavits so the effect that they are without funds. Then I will hear the cases. That would be justice. It would be carrying out the original intent of the law.” The justice's decision followed months of growing recentment on his part toward the practices of the small claims court.