oc-plain-dealer 1921-02-15

This Paper Accepts All Advertising on the Understanding that Its Circulation Equals Any Three Others In This Field. VOL. XXIV—No. 168 500 A. LEASED Petition Disincorporate IMPERATIVE NEED FOR PROTECTION IS TOLD BY LOWDEN Former Illinois Governor Urges Cooperation in Marketing Farm Products. The imperative need of a protective tariff sufficiently large to enable the farmer and ranches to compete and survive against foreign imports with their cheap production and labor was one of the strong arguments in the address of Frank O. Lowden, former governor of Illinois, in his address at Saint Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, last night. "We farmers" and the conditions faced during the present readjustment period, with suggestions of possible remedies, were the subjects which occupied a greater part of his time. He stated that these problems are to be expected; that ever so often there comes a depression in the foreign or local exchange of overproduction in certain products which reverts back to the farmer, causing hardship and a loss. He explained irregularity of production affected the consumer as Recall Petitions and Paving Bids Considered A petition to disincorporate the city of Stanton was presented last night at the regular monthly meeting of Stanton trustees. The petition was found to have a sufficient number of signatures and Attorney H. C. Head, of Santa Ana, counsel for the board, was instructed to prepare an ordinance calling an election at which the voters will decide the disincorporation proposition. As announced some time ago would be done, petitions demanding the recall of Mayor Roe, Trustee Robison and City Clerk Beecher were filed with the board. These were turned over to the city clerk for checking to determine their sufficiency. The city clerk is allotted ten days for this procedure. Bids were received for the paving of Stanton-ave and their disposition will be considered tomorrow. It was the paving of Stanton over which the political row started. U.S. TO CONTINUE USE OF 16-INCH GUN WASHINGTON, Feb. 15—The use of the sixteen-inch-gun in the coastal defense program in the United Lowden, former governor of Illinois, in his address at Saint Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, last night. "We farmers" and the conditions faced during the present readjustment period, with suggestions of possible remedies, were the subjects which occupied a greater part of his time. He stated that these problems are to be expected; that ever so often there confers a depression in the foreign or local exchange of over production in certain products which reverts back to the farmer, causing hardship and a loss. He explained irregularity of production affected the consumer as well as the producer; that it brought lean and fat years to both, for during over-production the farmer was the loser while the consumer gained, being able to buy cheaply, but as soon as cultivation ceased because of a low market, prices again mount and the purchaser "pays the fiddler." Cooperation in producing and selling would be the eventual solution of this situation, was the contention of Governor Lowden. During the war the American public with wisdom, ingenuity and by hard work surmounted all obstacles and he could see no reason why these same forces could not be used to cope with this big problem of the American horticulturist and devise a system whereby production could be stabilized by the market and produced in more uniform quantities. This, with protection against foreign invasion, would prove a valuable remedy for conditions such as exist at the present time. Lowden's plea was that every aid possible be given to the tiller of the soil so that he might exist and prosper. As long as we eat the farmer must remain. He is the strength of a nation and from his home comes the flower of a country's citizens. Lowden proved himself a man to be worthy of representing the commonwealth of our country, democratic in the broadest sense, a man with a bearing of dignity, yet unassuming. He displayed a keen knowledge of the great problems of the time and transmitted his thoughts in a most pleasing and simple manner so that the many could understand. Statutory Offense Is Charge at Fullerton Louis Hurwitz, son of a well-to-do clothier of Los Angeles, was arraigned this morning before Justice Cox at Santa Ana charged with having attempted a statutory offense against a 16-year-old Fullerton girl whose name was withheld. PRESENTS RAINFALL RECORD TO C. OF C. H. A. Dickel, who has kept complete rainfall data for Anaheim for the last 42 years, has offered to transcribe in it a special record for the A. C. of C.; Secretary Malcom Fraser announced last night. U.S. TO CONTINUE USE OF 16-INCH GUN WASHINGTON, Feb. 15—The use of the sixteen-inch-gun in the coastal defense program in the United States, Hawaii and the Panama Canal will be continued for the next year as provided for in the annual fortifications bill of approximately $8,000,000, which is to be reported to the House tomorrow. BANDITS ROB POKER PLAYERS OF $20,000 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15—Three armed and masked bandits, operating in true "wild west" fashion, entered a suite of rooms in a hotel near Ninth and Main streets at 12:40 this morning, held a dozen men who were playing draw poker and robbed them of nearly $20,000, according to the police. Lewis F. Garret of the Alexandria hotel, who failed to comply with the command of the bandits as they entered the alleged gambling resort, was shot by one of the desperadoes, the bullet entering the left side of his neck just below the car and lodgged in the lower jaw, fracturing the bone. RUMOR BOMB PLOT ON WILSON'S YACHT WASHINGTON, Feb.15—On the heels of rumors of a plot to blow up the presidential yacht Mayflower, a seaman on the yacht was placed under arrest today, the navy department announced. Navy department officials stated that the seaman had asked permission of a boatswain to be allowed to go off duty from the Mayflower at a certain hour during the night, stating that he wished to bring a "package abroad and intimating that he would be willing to pay a sum of money for the privilege. It was learned that he was to meet a civilian at an appointed spot in Washington. DRY GOODS MEN TO ORGANIZE TONIGHT Steps looking to the formation of a new district unit of the Calif. Retail Dry Goods Assn., are to be taken tonight at a banquet and meeting of Orange-co dry goods men at St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, W. E. Chamberlain, president of the state association, and Alfred E. Adams secretary, will be present. Chamberlain will preside. Dry goods merchants from all parts of the county are expected to attend. ENGLISH OPERATION KIWANNE That it is very should have been some of the people England in. The American people threw land did not do some Englishmen could have beenistance of the U.K. action of Major W in giving his ex quartermaster corps army during the week before the weekly wanis Club of Anaday. He stated that made great sacrifice best thinking people is recognize they would have lost timely assistance States. He declared that complained a great army stuff had the opening of doubted at that lan would be able put half a million and keep them su this was accomplish million were put adequately supplied vivid description othe Tuscania off t committee from Kiwanis club was ed the local club t celebration of th charter at St. Ana Ana Feb. 23. Secretary Fraser C. of who was phe had tickets for The attendance offered by E.J.He Rev.G.R.Mess own name on th to his embarrassance amusement of th members. The meeting w by Frank N. Gibbs attendance. MUST INSTALTE TELEPHONE On account of distance business sary to order a th local office of th Co. A.E.Beard.local today that Orange front in collections. Practically every pays his telephone PRESENTS RAINFALL RECORD TO C. OF C. H. A. Dickel, who has kept complete rainfall data for Anaheim for the last 42 years, has offered to transcribe it in a special record for the A. C. of C.; Secretary Malcom Fraser announced last night. Max Nebelung has also kept the rainfall record for about 40 years, obtaining his rain gauge as a premium with a San Francisco newspaper nearly half a century ago. FASSELL WILL MAKE HOME IN ANAHEIM Wm. Fassell, formerly in the general merchandise business at Olinda, Yorba Linda and Fullerton, in the latter place with the firm of Stein, Fassell & Hax, is moving to Anaheim where he will make his home. GEDDES TO REVEAL BRITISH READINESS TO CUT ARMAMENT SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb. 15.—Sir Auckland Geddes, sailing for America today, carried instructions to intimate to the incoming administration Great Britain's readiness to participate in any movement for the restriction of naval armament. THREE DEAD, ONE DYING IN SAN FRANCISCO SHOOTING SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15.—Myron Black, 30, today shot and killed Raymond Busa, a roomer; Ellen Black, aged 6, and wounded Roda, 4 months. He then killed himself. Fruit Sales Today BOSTON, Feb. 15.—Unchanged oranges, easier lemons; oranges $2 to $4.10, lemons $3 to $3.75. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15.—Unchanged oranges and lemons; oranges $3.15 to $3.85, lemons $2.95 to $3.25. NEW YORK, Feb. 15.—Slower navels, higher lemons; oranges $2.95 to $4.40, lemons $3.35 to $3.70. DRY GOODS MEN TO ORGANIZE TONIGHT Steps looking to the formation of a new district unit of the Calif. Retail Dry Goods Assn., are to be taken tonight at a banquet and meeting of Orange-co dry goods men at St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, W. E. Chamberlain, president of the state association, and Alfred E. Adams secretary, will be present. Chamberlain will preside. Dry goods merchants from all parts of the county are expected to attend. HARDING WILL PAY TAX UPON SALARY WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.—President-elect Harding, in a letter to Representative Longworth of Ohio, stated that he did not believe that he should be granted exemption from paying an income tax on his presidential salary. HERE ARE KING'S DEMANDS IN PLEA IN PARLIAMENT LONDON, Feb. 15.—In his address opening the British Parliament today King George: 1—Hoped for an early trade agreement between Great Britain and Russia. 2—Deplored "the criminal violence of those in Ireland" who seek to set up an independent republic. 3—Expressed hope for the early restoration of tranquility in the Near East. 4—Promised drastic economy in government expenditures. 5—Spoke of the efforts of the British government to revive trade. 6—Earnestly trusted that the new political responsibilities of the Indian people would alleviate unrest in India. FORM NEW SANTA ANA CLUB With 275 applications on hand for membership in the new Commercial Social club for Santa Ana, it is expected that at the organization meeting tonight a limit of 300 will be placed on membership. SUNRISE EASTER SERVICE County officers of the Christian Endeavor society announce intention of holding a Sunrise Easter service. Plans from the program include a sermon, music, and speaking. REALTY MAN BANKRUP'CY A voluntary petition has been filed with ties in Los Angeles Franz, Anaheim reception has been Tarver, Santa Ana ange-co. Liabilities are listed are made up of not principally Assets and claimed to be owe... Orange County Plain Dale LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, February 15, 1921 BASED FOR OIL WEST Corporation of City of Stanton SQUIRES TO ERECT APARTMENT HOUSE ON EMILY STREET Permit Taken Out for $11,490 Building to Be Completed Within 90 Days Asa H. Squires will complete within 90 days a two-story, four flat apartment house at the northwest corner of Chartres and Emily-sts, he announced today following the filing of an application for a building permit calling for the construction of a building to cost $11,490. Jos. R. Anderson is contractor. The building will be 44x52 feet. Each of the four flats will have four rooms finished with the most modern conveniences. There will be a large laundry in the rear. A garage for four cars has already been completed. The exterior will be finished in cement Spanish style. ENGLISH OFFICER KIWANIS SPEAKER Did You Know Anaheim Was Growing Like This? An idea of the rapid growth of Anaheim within the last year may be gained from the fact that January receipts at the Anaheim postoffice totaled $2190.54, an increase of 50 pct. over January, 1920. Last year's receipts totaled $29,000, a heavy gain over the preceding year. If the receipts for January this year are any criterion of the total for the other 11 months, the total should run close to $40,000. TICKETS TO ORANGE SHOW SOLD HERE Visitors to the Eleventh National Orange Show, San Bernardino, Feb. 18-28, will be interested to know that a supply of family tickets to that great celebration is on the way to the local C. of C. and can be had after today at $1 for four tickets. For several years it has been the custom of the San Bernardino committee to enable the C. of C. of other So. Calif. cities to get these tickets prior to the show at four for $1. REAL QUESTION IS WHETHER PEOPLE FAVOR BIG BUDGET Not Whether King Corporation Tax Bill Should Be Adopted Hart Tells C. of C. The real question before the people of Calif. is not whether the King corporation tax bill providing $15,000,000 additional revenue should be adopted but whether it is thought advisable to place in the hands of the tax expending agencies of the state a budget of $81,000,000 for the next two years, Assemblyman Wm. Hart, of Orange, told the Anaheim C. of C. last night. "Governor Stephens is going over the state telling people the talk that the corporations will pass the tax on to the consumer is all bunk. I disagree with the executive," declared the assemblyman, and he read a statement from the railroad commission announcing it would be its duty to increase revenues to public utilities to make up for the tax. "If the people want the state to have a budget of $81,000,000 the ENGLISH OFFICER KIWANIS SPEAKER That it is very unfortunate there should have been ill felling between some of the people of the U.S. and England in the war, some of the American people thinking that England did not do her share while some Englishmen that the war could have been won without the assistance of the U.S., was the declaration of Major William De Sombre in giving his experiences in the quartermaster corps of the British army during the war in an address before the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Anaheim at noon today. He stated that England had made great sacrifices but that the best thinking people of the British Isles recognize the fact that the Allies would have lost the war but for the timely assistance of the United States. He declared that England had accomplished a great deal more than the army stuff had dared to hope at the opening of the conflict. It was doubted at that time whether Britain would be able to successfully put half a million men in the field and keep them supplied. Not only this was accomplished but several million were put into the field and adequately supplied. He gave a very vivid description of the sinking of the Tuscania off the Irish coast. A committee from the Santa Ana Kiwanis club was present and invited the local club to cooperate in the celebration of the receiving of their charter at St. Ann's Inn in Santa Ana Feb. 23. Secretary Fraser of the Anaheim C. of C. who was present stated that he had tickets for the Orange Show. The attendance prize which was offered by E. J. Horsley was won by Rev. G. R. Messliss who drew his own name on the fifth count, much to his embarrassment and to the amusement of the remainder of the members. The meeting was presided over by Frank N. Gibbs. There was a good attendance. MUST INSTALL THIRD TELEPHONE BOOTH On account of the increased long distance business, it has been necessary to order a third booth at the local office of the Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. A. E. Beard, local manager, stated today that Orange-co stood at the front in collections of telephone bills. Practically everyone in Orange-co pays his telephone bill before the building will be 44x52 feet. Each of the four flats will have four rooms finished with the most modern conveniences. There will be a large laundry in the rear. A garage for four cars has already been completed. The exterior will be finished in cement Spanish style. VISITORS TO THE ELEVENTH NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW, San Bernardino, Feb. 18-28, will be interested to know that a supply of family tickets to that great celebration is on the way to the local C. of C. and can be had after today at $1 for four tickets. For several years it has been the custom of the San Bernardino committee to enable the C. of C. of other So. Cal. cities to get these tickets prior to the show at four $1; the general admission at the gate being invariably 50 cents. Those who would avail themselves of this opportunity to save money and wish to be accommodated are warned that their reservations must be in the hands of the local Secretary by the 18th sure. One hundred tickets of the $1 variety will be on hand today, it is hoped, and "first come first served." AMERICAN LEGION MAY PUT ON SHOW The regular bi-weekly meeting of the Anaheim Post, American Legion, promises to be an interesting affair this evening. To begin with, Fay, medium, has promised to give the Legion men an address. Fay was an army surgeon. Then, Ray Hicks, well known to many Anaheim men, will appear before the post with a proposition that there be organized from ex-service-men a home talent program. Hicks was in the same outfit with a number of local men, the 364th Reg. 91st Div. He was detailed to direct a group of entertainers for the benefit of the doughboys in France, doing this for 11 months. He has just completed a contract of one and one-half years with the Morosco Stock Co. at San Diego. He is an old-theatrical and vaudeville man and is entitently qualified to line up local service men in a mighty fine entertainment, post officials state. FIGHTS FULLERTON BAD CHECK CHARGE Dr. Leslie J. Hollan of Oklahoma City, Okla., the young man held at Los Angeles, on the charge of passing worthless checks, whose activities had to do with one of the Fullerton banks, is now making a desperate effort through the employment of legal counsel, to have his case settled and to fight prosecution, if necessary. His trial has been put over on the plea of his counsel, Hollan cashed three checks on the Fullerton First National bank for $81, $110 and $73 and did not have funds on deposit here to meet them. He was caught by Nick Harris detectives. The Los Angeles police seem to think that the accused is a drug-addict and that his downfall was due to tax expending agencies of the state a budget of $81,000,000 for next two years, Assemblyman Wm. Hart, told the Anaheim C.of C. last night. "Governor Stephens is going over the state telling people the talk that the corporations will pass the tax on to the consumer is all bunk. I disagree with the executive," declared the assemblyman, and he read a statement from the railroad commission announcing it would be its duty to increase revenues to public utilities to make up for the tax. "If the people want the state to have a budget of $81,000,000 then two years, King Bill is as good as any to help provide the revenue. I think the people should be deciding whether an $81,000,000 budget is what they want. "On the tour with the governor was a tax expert who stated that while Calif., was increasing its budget 25 pet. Illinois was increasing its budget 90 pet. In 1917 Calif. budget was $41,500,000. Now it is proposed as $81,000,000. If that is an increase of 25 pet., my arithmetic is off. Referring to the reapportionment of congressmen, state senators and assemblymen, Hart said Los Angeles will probably get two of the three additional congressmen allotted the state and So. Cal, probably the third. Orange-co has the choice of going in with a Los Angeles co-strict or with Riverside, Imperial and San Diego-co. With Orange-co's population 61,000 and the requirements for an assemblymen 42,000, and far a senator 80,000, there isn't enough for two assemblymen or two senators. As a compromise, it is probable that county will have but one assemblyman but may get a senator. He said considerable interest was being taken in the Marshall plan to expend $750,000,000 on a gigantic irrigation and reclamation project for 12,500,000 acres in the central valleys of the state. This is asked to vote half a million for a preliminary survey on the project. One phase of the plan is to shoot the Kern river via tunnel thru the mountains into Los Angeles.co. Hart considers the plan of most interest to the north and central parts of the state. As to state expenditures, Hart statuted new budget allotted the board of control $30,000 more than the previous budget, comptroller $30,-000 more, state printing department $118,000, capital building grounds $49,000 more, administration miscellaneous $175,000, railroad commission $175,000 more, board of health $876,000 more, state university $4,500,000 more, etc. He pointed out that the previous budget was to care for the state at peak prices while there had been declines now with more reasonably expected for next two years. WESTERN PIONEER PASSES AWAY TODAY MUST INSTALL THIRD TELEPHONE BOOTH On account of the increased long distance business, it has been necessary to order a third booth at the local office of the Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. A. E. Beard, local manager, stated today that Orange-co stood at the front in collections of telephone bills. "Tracically everyone in Orange-co pays his telephone bill before the 15th of the month, leading in this respect all other counties in the system," states Beard. REALTY MAN FILES BANKRUP'CY PETITION A voluntary petition in bankruptcy has been filed with federal authorities in Los Angeles by Willard A. Franz, Anaheim real estate man. The petition has been referred to B. E. Tver, Santa Ana, referee for Orange-co. Liabilities are listed as $5712 and are made up of notes and judgments, principally. Assets are given as $100 and claimed to be exempt. BIG BANDS AT ORANGE SHOW SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 15. The famous Long Beach band will accompany an immense excursion of residents and tourists from that city to the Orange Show Tuesday, Feb. 22. A special train has been chartered on the Salt Lake road and will not only bring the band and a large party of excursionists but will also bring the members of the Rotary club of that city who are coming to participate in Rotary day. Redlands High School band is also to appear at the Orange Show on two evenings. It will play a concert in the evening of Redlands day, Friday, Feb. 25, also one other program. COLORADO PICNIC FEB. 26 All who ever lived in Colorado are invited to meet for the great annual picnic reunion all day, Saturday, Feb. 26th, in Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. —Anaheim Post No. 72, American Legion Dance every Friday, Presell's Hall, Anaheim. DOLAN RECIPIENT OF HAWAMAN SMOKES On the desk of Pres. W. A. Dolan of the Anaheim National bank this morning was a box of very fine cigars from J. W. Duckworth, director of the bank, who is spending some time in Honolulu. However, you need not hurry. Dolan will probably have taken them home by the time you read this. Duckworth writes that he expects to sail shortly with Mrs. Duckworth for home. D. Jessurun, another director of the bank, and Wm. McLaughlin, of Long Beach, formerly a director, are also on the island. BE HAPPY—JOIN THE HEALTH CLASS Learn how to eat, sleep, drink and exercise. Get on the road to perfect health. Register at once. Class starts Thursday. See Lawrence Fay, Psycho Analyst, Room 2, The Aldean, West Center Street. —Mary E. Coons, notary public, 207 E. Center St., Phone 114. —Wittman, Eyesight Specialist. WESTERN PIONEER PASSES AWAY TODAY J. P. Moody, 76, of Moody's station, one of the oldest pioneers of the western part of the county, passed away this morning at the county hospital from a cancer with which he had suffered for years. He had been at the county hospital two weeks and before that had been at the Whittier hospital. He is survived by a widow, daughter in Oregon Argic. Coll., and two sons residing in the northern part of the state. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Backs & Terry. Interment will be in the Anaheim cemetery. HOUSE PASSES NAVY BILL BY 124 TO 30 WASHINGTON, Feb. 15. After having once defeated the naval appropriation bill, carrying approximately $395,000,000, was passed by the house with a vote of 124 to 30. The bill passed over the amendment suggested by President Wilson and offered in the house by Representative Brooks of Illinois that no part of the $90,000,000 providing for battleship construction be used until an international disarmament conference be called by the President. GIBSON WILL MEET WITH S. S. BOARD Hugh Gibson, Sunday school secretary for So. Cal., will meet with the S. S. board of the Methodist church this evening. MERCURY LAST NIGHT Minimum temperature last night, as reported by Anaheim Orange and Lemon Assn., was 32 at 5 a.m. This Paper Believes in the People and Desires Nothing Better Than Their Continued Confidence. TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR INVEST OF CITY Peddler Will Test Out License Ordinance T. L. McAlroy who was brot before Judge Howard Friday on the charge of peddling without a license will be given a hearing Thursday. He was held on a bail of $250 which was wired by his company. He will fight the case on the ground that he was soliciting trade for an out-of-state firm, handling Rogers silverware, and therefore is not required to pay a license but comes under the interstate commerce provisions. Marshal Frank Steadman stated that there have been a number, including some magazine salesmen who have tried to "get by" under the same provisions, therefore the decision Thursday may be watched with interest. Marshal Steadman considered the silverware good, ordering a set of knives for himself. McAlroy was held in jail over night, improving his time by making this sale. DISPLAY PRIZES FOR SCOUT MEET A portion of the prizes offered by merchants for winners in the Orange-co Boy Scout Field Day here starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, are on exhibition this week in the show windows at the S. Q. R. PET.-MIDWAY WILL START DRILL WHEN 1000 HAVE SIGNED UP Very Fair Leasing Arrangement Has Been Effected, Announces Dr. Lee C. Deming Five hundred acres of a desired 1000-acre community oil lease have been signed up in the vicinity of the County-rd and the Buena Park-bvd, it was announced this afternoon by Dr. Lee C. Deming, of a committee appointed at a recent mass meeting at Stanton. Deming has leased his own 50 acres. "Our committee has thorously investigated the proposition of the company, has effected a very fair leasing arrangement and we believe we will see an oil derrick in our vicinity in a very short time," said Deming. In fact, the company is all ready to start drilling now and is ready to put up a bond in any amount we may ask to insure fulfillment of its part of the contract as soon as the 1000 acres are signed up. I believe the company would start a well within 20 days after the 1000 acres are signed up. WITMAN WILL MAKE DISPLAY PRIZES FOR SCOUT MEET A portion of the prizes offered by merchants for winners in the Orange-co Boy Scout Field Day here starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, are on exhibition this week in the show windows at the S. Q. R. store. Plans for the meet are being completed by Elmer Heidt, county scout executive. It is expected that scouts from all parts of the county will take part in the competition. The various prizes contributed have been assigned to the different events as first and second prizes. In the troop and group events first place will be the only place rewarded and that with a cup or other object of use to the troop as a whole. The meet will be held on the Anaheim high school grounds, and, from advance reports, it is expected to be hotly contested with practically every patrol in the county represented. The field meet will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. List of events: Sixty-yard dash—First, flashlight; second, set of aluminum cups; third, fountain pen. Seventy-five yard dash—First, flash light; second, set of cups; third, mirror and comb. Running broad jump—Junior event—First, knife; second, canteen; third, cup. Running broad jump—Senior event—First, knife; second, flashlight; third, drinking cup. Dressing contest—First, hat; second, leggings; third, stockings. Bugler—First, haversack; second, compass; third, canteen. Semaphore—First, sweater; second, thermos bottle; third, canteen. Wig-wag—First, watch; second thermos bottle; third, knife. Fire starting—First, sweater; second, compass; third, sheath knife. Water boiling—First, shirt; second, compass; third, axe. Obstacle race—First, trousers; second, sheath knife; third, drinking cup. Pie-eating contest—First, aluminum knife, fork and spoon; second, knife; third, drinking cup. First aid contest, six scouts from each troop—First prize only, loving cup and first aid kit. Firemen's carry eight scouts each troop—Loving cup. Relay, eight scouts from each troop—First, stop watch. Tug of war, twenty scouts from each troop—Cup. A cup has also been offered for the troop winning the greatest number of points. AGENTS CONFISCATE L. A. COUNTY CAFES LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15. Confiscation of the Fred Harlow cafe on WITMAN WILL MAKE BIG IMPROVEMENTS A. H. Witman today announced plans for extensive improvements of his jewelry store on Center-st. The alterations and additions planned will make it by far the most up-to-date jewelry and optical goods store in Orange-co. Witman enjoyed the largest year's business he has ever had in 1920 and 1921 to date is exceeding the corresponding period a year ago. Particularly will the optical department be extended with the addition "at an expenditure of several thousands of dollars of the very last in the grinding, edging, drilling, etc. of glasses and all that pertains to the most up-to-date optical department." "Our optical department has grown so rapidly that we have found it necessary to make these additions," declared Witman today. In the eight years I have been here I have fit 12,000 people with glasses and now have their prescriptions on file. With our new machinery, it will be possible for us to make any kind of replacements within a few hours whereas formerly it required days in some cases while the goods were being made and sent from Los Angeles. "We will construct a mezzanine floor as a part of our enlargement." WILL CALL SECOND ORANGE SHOW MEET Because of the small attendance at the general C. of C. meeting last night on account of threatening weather and on account of the late-night of the hour when other business had been disposed of, it was decided to postpone consideration of the Cal. Valencia Orange show until a later meeting to be called especially for the purpose within the next few days at which special efforts will be made to obtain a large and representative attendance. At the meeting last night County Auditor Jerome presented entertainingly the scope of the Boy Scout movement in the county. He stated that when E. E. Heidt took over the direction in October there were four badly demoralized troops. Now there are 500 scouts which was the maximum it had been hoped to obtain by the end of the year. Jerome stated that Anaheim would AGENTS CONFISCATE L. A. COUNTY CAFES LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15.—Confiscation of the Fred Harlow cafe on the highway just beyond Culver City by the federal government through Volstead abatement proceedings was being arranged today as the aftermath to his arrest, with three of his waiters, on charges of violating the Volstead law, according to announcement of Asst. U. S. Atty. Green. The sweeping abatement confiscatory plans of the government also will be directed at Baron Long's Vernon Country Club, Castle Inn at Ocean Park and Tumble Inn on the highway, authorities said. MOTOR TURNS OVER, FIVE ESCAPE HURT J. P. Bryan, of Placentia, while driving a car on the state highway thru Atwood yesterday, swerved to prevent striking a car coming from a side road and his car turned turtle. There were five in the car but none were seriously injured, all receiving minor scratches. The car was badly damaged. MURDERS CASHIER AND LOOTS BANK HOUSTON, Feb. 15.—A lone bandit held up Cashier R. L. Kirby of the State bank at Blue Ridge today, beating him to death and escaping with a large amount of money. Officers from Blue Ridge trailed the bandit with bloodhounds. REFUSES RING PERMITS DAYTON, O., Feb. 15.—Declaring that boxing was prohibited by the state, City Manager W. C. Barber claims he will issue no more permits for boxing matches in Dayton. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad DELAY IN FINANCING CONTINENTAL CORP. At a meeting of stockholders in the Continental Finance Corp., last night it was voted to postpone the perfecting of the organization until the country has attained a position financially a little nearer to normalcy. About half the financial backing necessary to launch the enterprise was available and stockholders were enthusiastic over the prospects for success but it was believed a more auspicious inauguration could be effected a little later. FREE TRIO HELD IN $6000 BUNKO CASE LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15.—The charges against them dismissed, James Sutton, Harry Scott and J. M. Smith, arrested in Santa Monica last week on a charge of defrauding Oliver Moline of South Dakota out of $6000, were at liberty today. It was decided the evidence was not sufficient to warrant holding the men. Try Plain Dealer Want Ads