oc-plain-dealer 1921-04-06

THE CALL OF THE O This Paper Accepts All Advertising on the Understanding that Its Circulation Equals Any Three Others In This Field. VOL. XXIV—No. 211 FIRST NAT'L P Says Ex-L. A. Fire Ch CONSIDERING PLANS FOR EAST CENTER OFFICE BUILDING Arnold Kraemer in Conference Yesterday Afternoon With Eugene Durkee, Former Anaheim Architect. Arnold Kraemer, son of Sam Kraemer, oil magnate, was in conference yesterday afternoon with Eugene Durkee, former Anaheim architect, over plans for a proposed office building at the northwest corner of Emily and Center-sts. The site fronts 144 feet on Center-st and 91 on Emily. While plans are not far enough along to determine just the extent of the construction contemplated, it is understood a very substantial addition to the business property of the city is planned. The Kraemers have decided that Anaheim is on the eve of wonderful Woolwine Announces Confession Was Made LOS ANGELES, April 6 — "Well, we were tempted and we fell!" That statement was announced today by District Attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine as the confession of former Deputy Sheriff Walter Lips, ex-fire chief of Los Angeles, accused with ex-Deputy Sheriff William J. Anderson, of taking a $12,000 bribe for the release from custody of Joe Furay, alleged confidence man. Such was the bombshell Woolwine today dropped into the machinery of Lips and Anderson's defense, whose trial before Superior Judge Houser is scarcely more than a month away. The announcement of the reputed confession of Lips was made by the district attorney to "disrupt the defense" and perhaps for the purpose of striking a blow to precipitate a plea of guilty when the men are halled into court. According to Woolwine the statement was made under the most draughty American Legion at the Grand last to last the program the 50 or more contributed their vance sale prow crowded house to Heffner's orchestrate music ing. Miss Gladys H Seville were their interpretant Seville turned her first started on the quently was not Kraemer, oil magnate, was in conference yesterday afternoon with Eugene Durfee, former Anaheim architect, over plans for a proposed office building at the northwest corner of Emily and Center-sts. The site fronts 144 feet on Center-st and 91 on Emily. While plans are not far enough along to determine just the extent of the construction contemplated, it is understood a very substantial addition to the business property of the city is planned. The Kraemers have decided that Anaheim is on the eve of wonderful expansion and have been picking up large blocks of business frontage here and there for several weeks. It is well-known that they have been receiving numerous overtures from Fullerton to make business investments there, but have decided to cast their luck more completely than ever before with Anaheim. In commenting on Fullerton's inducements, Kraemer is reported to have stated succinctly: "Anaheim's good enough for me." In as much as the Kraemers have never believed in permitting valuable business property to stand vacant, the recent purchases mean substantial business structures as rapidly as practical. CLAIM $10,000,000 RUM RING REVEALED LOS ANGELES, April 6—A $10,000,000 rum ring," revealed thru the confessions of men under arrest in the east, is said to have operated in every large city of the nation, including Los Angeles, according to dispatches from Chicago today. Federal prohibition agents are reported to be on the trail of members of the ring and the complete disclosure of the case will be the greatest liquor scandal since the country went dry, it was stated. Approximately $10,000,000 bogus permits are said to have been issued. Three men who have been arrested are Walter A. Sadler, a New York stock broker; Jack Costello, an actor, and James Shea, a private detective of New York. AWARD CONTRACT FOR SEWER Citizens of Newport Beach were looking forward today to the early installation of a new and up-to-date sewer system, costing $356,000, following action of Newport trustees in awarding the sewer contract. The winning bidder is the Thomas Haverty company, of Los Angeles, whose bid of $356,000 was several thousand dollars lower than the second bidder. The new system will be modern throughout, with septic tank and modern treating plant, to be located in the western part of Newport Beach. The system, designed by City Engineer Paul E. Kreasly, provides for new mains and laterals, and will purify, alleged confidence map. Such was the bombhell Woolwine today dropped into the machinery of Lips and Anderson's defense, whose trial before Superior Judge Houser is scarcely more than a month away. The announcement of the reputed confession of Lips was made by the district attorney to "disrupt the defense" and perhaps for the purpose of striking a blow to precipitate a plea of guilty when the men are halled into court. According to Woolwine the statement was made under the most dramatic circumstances. Suddenly arrested a month ago by detectives from Woolwine's office, and escorted to the district attorney's office. Lips, surprised and confused at the abrupt charges involving him in a serious offense, was confronted with the evidence upon which was based his accusations. "There it is. Lips," Woolwine told him. "What have you got to say to it?" It was then that Woolwine alleges Lips made his statement, "Well, we were tempted and we fell." The words were uttered in the presence of Chief Deputy Dist. Atty Wm. C. Doran and Chief Detective MacLaren. One other witness was present, Woolwine declared: Mascot May Abandon Gregg No. 2 and Lease Whittier Field Mascot Oil Co.'s Gregg No. 2 at Rideout Heights is the mystery well. Drilled originally to 4280, the well was bridged back to 3850 after a perfect shut-off on the water was secured. On putting in the tubing and rods and pumping the well, a few minutes pumping and the well is dry. On running the baller the well shows quite a bit of oil, enough to make it look as if it should produce when given a chance on the pump. There is some probability now of abandoning the well and the lease. The Shell Co. is fully determined to find a field on the Baldwin property. The latest move at Baldwin 1-A is the bridging back and cleaning out at 3850. Hart No. 1, in Turnbull canyon is making hole at 3785 and is going very nicely. The So. Calif. Oil Co. has not gotten clear of its troubles and is doing some side-tracking at 1150. The operations of the Standard on the Bastanchury property at Fullerton has reached the rigging-up stage and preparations for the commencing of drilling on No. 1. On the Murphy-Coyote the standard has Nos. $4, $5 and $6, new wells, drilling. The Reed Roller bit got the Whitley Oil Co. out of the "hard stuff" so that drilling could be resumed again. At Whitley No. 6 at a depth of 1925 a hard sand was struck that was so hard and impenetrable that a twist-off and fishing job resulted. Drilling with a fish tail could make only at the Grand last to last the program for 50 or more years contributed their vance sale promotion crowded house to Heffner's orchestrate music ing. Miss Gladys H. Seville were their interpretative Seville turned her first started on this quently was not a lin playing later preplaced. Miss of a most talented noting wonderfully previous appearance. Helen Wilson ed with some real Frank Johnson friends with his which would have professional. Mrs. Stafford S never grow old ed. Jim Myre and "Two Nuts from decided hit. The proved fashion th which no variety plete. The Harmony with saxophone with piano, and xylophone were were weryn end Ray Hicks, in Anaheim won this us in on a numbe local service he said Commands a platoon going led the whole back. William Jessure girls made a re-mated song, "White Burning." Hicks deserves work as a drama thror of one-acce Bird," and "Lock as his work as d No one of the ence last night be his ticket and if evening's entertain tonight for the so formance. ITALY ACTS TURKISH-CO LONDON, April en a diplomatic h Greek war with about mediation vices from Constat Count Storai, Ital ter is reported to leading statesmen Turkey in making allies looking to o the Turko-Greek d Every hour give installation of a new and up-to-date sewer system, coating $356,000, following action of Newport trustees in awarding the sewer contract. The winning bidder is the Thomas Haverty company, of Los Angeles, whose bid of $555,000 was several thousand dollars lower than the second bidder. The new system will be modern throughout, with septic tank and modern treating plant, to be located in the western part of Newport Beach. The system, designed by City Engineer Paul E. Kressly, provides for new mains and laterals, and will be adequate. Kressly estimates, for the next twenty-five years, figuring on a rapid growth in population during that time. NARROWLY ESCAPE INJURY Nine persons narrowly escaped serious injury when a Ford car driven by F. J. Engel, 228 East South-st. Anaheim, crashed into an Oldsmobile driven by C. E. Harmon at Santa Ana. There were seven persons in the Harmon car and two in the Ford. The car driven by Engel struck the Harmon car in the rear wheel, breaking out a few spokes. The front wheels and axle of the Ford were badly bent. The occupants of both cars were uninjured. OFFICERS SATISFIED WITH FLEET WORK LOS ANGELES, April 6.—Pacific fleet officers expressed satisfaction today with the results of the battle practice engaged in until early this morning by the battleships Mississippi, Idaho and Arkansas, submarines and sub-chaser 308. Records show the submarines had made a score of 7.5 per cent hits. Other similar engagements are planned for the next few weeks. ELKS TO SAN BERDOO The Anaheim Elks bowling team will go to San Bernadino Friday night for the opening of the So.Calif. Elks bowling league. A large delegation of rooters is expected to make the trip with the local team. MERCURY LAST NIGHT Minimum temperature last night, as reported by Anaheim Orange and Lemon Assn was 38 at 5 a.m. BASEBALL SCORES TODAY Seattle.....100 1 Los Angeles.....000 2 Seattle—Gardner and Tobin, Los Angeles—Lyon and Stanage. THE OF THE OPEN ROAD! ARE Orange County Plain D LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, April 6, 1921 T'L PLANS TWO MORE Fire Chief Confesses to Bribe CAPACITY HOUSE AT AMERICAN LEGION BENEFIT PROGRAM Bill Credit to Director, Rav Hicks and 50 or More Home Talent Artists. A capacity house greeted the American Legion yaudeville benefit at the Grand last night. From first to last the program was a credit to the 50 or more of home talent who contributed their services. The advance sale promises a second crowded house tonight. Heffner's orchestra furnished appropriate music thruout the evening. Miss Gladys Head and Rosita de Seville were warmly enced for their interpretative dancing. Miss Seville turned her ankle when she first started on the stage and consequently was not at her best. Her viole HARDING TOLD LEMON STATUS BY REMSBERG President Warren G. Harding has had the lemon situation in So. Calif., presented to him in detail by his brother-in-law, E. E. Remsberg, according to a card from Remsberg, received by E. E. Collier, manager of the Central Lemon Assn at Villa Park. Remsberg is a grower member of the association, controlling an orchard owned by the Santa Ana Bathhouse Co. He was advised by Collier of the charges against the grove for plecking lemons recently. Answering the notice, Remsberg says, among other things: "I have been afforded opportunity of explaining to the president the dumping of lemons in the Santa Ana river because we have not had protection through a high tariff. I can confidently say that any reasonable tariff rate will meet with the approval of the president." EXHIBIT SPACES AT ORANGE SHOW GOING FAST; 13 YESTERDAY Even With Enlargement of Display Sections, Not Everyone Can Be Accommodated. The sale of spaces for the Valencia show to be held here in May is going "fast and faster," according to Malcom A. Fraser, C. of C., secretary. Thirteen spaces were sold yesterday and about a similar amount today. It becomes more and more apparent that even with enlargement it will not be possible to accommodate all those who desire space. Fraser stated, therefore it behooves those who desire space to be in a hurry about obtaining it. A good program for the show is being worked up, and there will be experts to decorate the show and also the streets. at the Grand last night. From first to last the program was a credit to the 50 or more of home talent who contributed their services. The advance sale promises a second crowded house tonight. Heffner's orchestra furnished appropriate music throughout the evening. Miss Gladys Head and Rosita de Seville were warmly encored for their interpretative dancing. Miss Seville turned her ankle when she first started on the stage and consequently was not at her best. Her violin playing later was especially appreciated. Miss Head gives promise of a most talented dancer, her friends noting wonderful improvement over previous appearances. Helen Wilson Brueckner delighted with some really clever pianologists. Frank Johnson surprised even his friends with his clever chalk talks, which would have been a credit to a professional. Mrs. Stafford Sims in ballads that never grow old, was warmly greeted. Jim Myre and Abe Richmond, "Two Nuts from Nutland," were decided hit. They furnished in approved fashion the slap-stick without which no variety program is complete. The Harmony trio, Glen Stillwell, with saxophone, Elizabeth Prislow, with piano, and James Coulson, on xylophone, were decided hits and were warmly enced. Ray Hicks, in a monologue on how Anaheim won the war, let us use in on a number of secrets about the local servicemen. For instance, he said Commandant "Bill" Webb led a platoon going over the top and led the whole regiment coming back. William Jessurun and ten dream girls, made a real hit in the animated song, "While the Incense Burning." Hicks deserves great credit for his work as a dramatist, being the author of the one-act playlet, "The Jail Bird," and "Lock 'Em Up," as well as his work as director. No one of the appreciative audience last night bemoaned the cost of his ticket and if you want a good evening's entertainment, be on hand tonight for the second and last performance. ITALY ACTS TO END TURKISH-GREEK WAR LONDON, April 5.—Italy has taken a diplomatic hand in the Turko-Greek war with a view to bringing about mediation, according to advice from Constantinople and Rome. Count Sforza, Italian foreign minister, is reported to have joined the leading statesmen of Greece and Turkey in making a proposal to the allies looking to the settlement of theTurkish-Greek difficulties. Every hour gives fresh proof of the grove for picking lemons recently. Answering the notice, Remsberg says, among other things: "I have been afforded opportunity of explaining to the president the dumping of lemons in the Santa Ana river because we have not had protection through a high tariff. I can confidently say that any reasonable tariff rate will meet with the approval of the president." ANAHEIM SCOUTS IN HIKE TO BOYS CAMP Last night the Scouts of troop 1, Anaheim, held their weekly meeting at the "Y" hut. Mr. Heidt, the Scout executive for Orange-co, talked to the boys about having a candy booth at the Valencia show here next month. He also talked about their camp site up near the county park. Another interesting feature of the meeting was a lesson in first aid given by Mr. Heidt. There were 29 Scouts in attendance and three visitors, Herbert Story, of Norwalk; Louis Prahm, and Arnold Sanderfeld, from West Anaheim. The Scouts from troop one and troop two, Anaheim, left this morning for an overnight hike to their camp up near the Orange-co park. This being their first over-night hike it will be quite an experience for some of the new Scouts of the two troops. Elmer Clabaugh and Donald Marsh took a portable wireless set with them, and are going to put up a station near the camp. D. W. McDANNALD QUITS L. A. POST A faithful and consistent booster for Orange-co for twelve years, D. W. McDannald today laid down his labors as Orange-o's representative at the Los Angeles C. of C. and was making final preparations for going to St. Helena, Napa-co, Calif., to join his son, J. S. McDannald, in farming operations there. The resignation was presented today to F. W. Slabaugh, county purchasing agent, and will come before the supervisors later. Because of the policy of the board in certain years to have no one in charge of the Los Angeles display during the summer, McDannald was employed during the present winter only until April 1. HAWTHORNE-INGLEWOOD At Inglewood the Union Oil Co. is down 1650 feet on the Somers property. The formation is shale and boulders and outside of a little gas blow out this well has shown no oil indications. The Kestelemeen Co. has No. 1 Merton re-cemented at 2600. Hicks No. 1 is drilling in blue shale at 1:550. Bohoon No. 1 stands cemented at 1065. The Huntington-Hawthorne Out cla show to be held here in May is going "fast and faster," according to Malcom A. Fraser, C. of C., secretary. Thirteen spaces were sold yesterday and about a similar amount today. It becomes more and more apparent that even with enlargement it will not be possible to accommodate all those who desire space. Fraser stated, therefore it behooves those who desire space to be in a hurry about obtaining it. A good program for the show is being worked up, and there will be experts to decorate the show and also the streets. BEBE FILES FORMAL NOTICE OF APPEAL Bebe Daniels will again appear in the same court room in which she was tried March 28, but Judge West instead of Justice of the Peace Cox will decide her fate. W. I. Gilbert, attorney for the film star, yesterday filed formal notice of appeal of the case to the superior court. Accompanying the notice of appeal was a statement upon which the defendant's attorney bases his assertion of error in the lower court. The next step in the procedure will come with the setting of the case for hearing in Department No. 1. There is no time limit in which the defendant's attorney must appear and ask that the case be set. However, by giving the counsel for the defendant ten days' notice, the district attorney may expedite the setting of the date of hearing. REAL RECORD FOR CHICKEN FANCIERS Here's a real record for chicken fanciers to consider. Mrs. Charles Luther, Placentia, writes. "I have been reading the account of other folks' hens, so will send in the record of my 12 Rhode Island Reds. In the month of March I got 306 eggs from my 12 hens. They are one year old." BUILDING PERMITS Trudeau & Wilcox, residence 24x 36, garage 10x16, on Elm-st, between Lemon and Clementine-sts, cost $3000. JUST THE GIST Clouds. Colder and colder. Mercury must be stuck. Note the gas pressure these cold mornings? C. H. Bauman elected president of Venice C. of C. Find prehistoric horse's tooth four inches long, at Lomita. Long Beach jail overcrowded. Using San Pedro jail, too. Four years ago today America declared war on Germany. Dean McCormick, of St Paul's Pro-Cathédra, L. A., leaves on wag TURKISH-GREEK WAR LONDON, April 5.—Italy has taken a diplomatic hand in the Turko-Greek war with a view to bringing about mediation, according to advisors from Constantinople and Rome. Count Sforza, Italian foreign minister, is reported to have joined the leading statesmen of Greece and Turkey in making a proposal to the allies looking to the settlement of theTurkish-Greek difficulties. Every hour gives fresh proof of the crushing defeat which the Greek army has suffered at the hands of th Turkish Nationalist forces. The Greeks were outflanked on their left wing and forced to retreat on the whole line. U. S. WILL PROBE BUILDING MATERIALS WASHINGTON, April 6.—Attorney General Daugherty today named J. A. Fowler, of Knoxville, Tenn., special counsel under instructions to conduct a sweeping probe into alleged combines by manufacturers of building materials. WRESTLING MATCH HERE SATURDAY EVE Louis Nelson, Danish heavyweight wrestling champion, has located in Anaheim and will put on matches every two weeks, the first next Saturday night, when he will meet Constantinod Romanoff, Pacific coast heavyweight champion. Nelson weighs 178 and Romanoff about 195. Because of the difference in weight, Romanoff must throw Nelson twice in one hour, 15 minutes. The match will be held at the Oldsmobile garage, on W. Center-st. PHONE BUSINESS GROWING E. A. Beard, manager of the local phone office, says the first telephonic conversation was in 1876. Now the average daily number of calls is 23,500,000. There are 12,700,000 instruments hooked up to the Bell system with 25,700,000 miles of wire, an investment of $1,450,000,000. HAWTHORNE-INGLEWOOD At Inglewood the Union Oil Co. is down 1650 feet on the Somers property. The formation is shale and boulders and outside of a little gas blow out this well has shown no oil indications. The Kestelemen Co. has No. 1 Merton re-cemented at 2600. Hicks No. 1 is drilling in blue shale at 1,650. Bohon No. 1 stands cemented at 1065. The Huntington-Hawthorne Oil Co. has a rig up for well No. 1, and drilling is expected to start soon. The Standard Landowners No. 1 is nowdrilling at 1700 in shale and is going very nicely. Bohon No. 1 will be opened up in a few days and tested out. FAVOR JOINT H. S. DISTRICT School business of utmost importance is scheduled for the meeting of the Costa Mesa district school trustees at the school house there Monday night. Plans for the proposed school building are to come up for action and other matters of school business are to be settled. The question of a high school district to include Balboa, Newport, Costa Mesa and possibly Greenville and Paularino, with the building located at Costa Mesa, will be discussed by the school board with County Superintendent R. P. Mitchell. It is understood that number of Newport and Balboa people favor such a move. MAN FEARS MISSING WIFE MAY BE HURT LOS ANGELES, April 6.—Fearing his wife has fallen into the hands of persons who would do her harm, Anthony Raport is asking the aid of the public in locating his wife, Tiny, who disappeared from his house at 24 East Fifth-st. a week ago last Sunda yevening. BREAD IN ST. LOUIS 5C. ST. LOUIS, April 6.—Retail prices of bread dropped back to a nickel here today. Loaves weighing 11.1-4 ounces will sell for that price. Anaheim Beauty Parlor, Hair Work a Specialty, 800 E. Center-st. Clouds, Colder and colder, Mercury must be stuck. Note the gas pressure these cold mornings? C. H. Bauman elected president of Venice C. of C. Find prehistoric horse's tooth four inches long at Lomita. Long Beach jail overcrowded. Using San Pedro jail, too. Four years ago today America declared war on Germany. Dean McCormick, of St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, L. A., leaves on vacation in east. Body of Donald E. Erickson, killed in France, I aid to rest in Long Beach today. Funeral of Mrs. Ruth R. Burritt, $9, well known kindergarten worker, held in Glendale today. "Count!" Sichofsky, in federal prison now for violating pass-port laws, has charge of embezzlement of $7000 against him. Faked bandit. Said he was held up and robbed. Company reimburse him. Now he wants probation. Embezzlement, H. M. Smith, conductor. Man 73 years old does work man 40 can't do. Loads heavy pipe on truck. Man 40 drives it. M. L. Waters, of Ontario, is the husky. Pasadena commissioner, W. H. Reeves proposes city file on water in Big Tejunga. Criticised by Pasadena engineers. Say it belongs to L.A. Despondent. Woman throws self under train at Pasadena, Miss Elizabeth Denny, 62, 880 North Garfield-ave. Submarines L-7 and L-5 average 75 per cent hits for underwater craft in target practice. L. A American Legion finds outdoor work for ex-service men. Now the men need blankets. Donate? Call Main 9060. All police must be insured. As result, about 15 extra Venice police may lose jobs, according to Chief Loomis. Judge Cox, of Santa Ana, fines W. A. Sloane, associate justice of the supreme court; $3 for cutting corner. But Cox didn't know who the man was at the time. A.W.Thomas, Phone 456 Warehouse Space — Phone 58 ARE YOU PREPARED? Brain Dealer. UNTY This Paper Believes In the People and Desires Nothing Better Than Their Continued Confidence. TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR MORE STORIES Bribe PACES AT SHOW GOING YESTERDAY Argement of Display at Everyone Can Committed. Paces for the Valenheld here in May is faster," according to R. C. of C. secretary, were sold yesterday earlier amount today. Are and more apparent enlargement it able to accommodate seaire space, Fraser it behooves those to be in a hurry it. Um for the show is, and there will be the show and also SPECIAL MEETING OF CYPRESS P.T.A. CYPRESS, A.R. 6. (Special) A special meeting on the P-T.A. will be held at the Cypress Grammar school on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The chief business of the meeting will be to decide concerning the playground equipment which is to be purchased for the school. Everyone interested in the schools in any way are urged to be present at this meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Cypress Farm bureau will be held at Contralla school house on Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Refreshments will be served during the course of the evening. A number of patrons of the Cypress Grammar school and those interested in the social affairs which are held in the school are urging the purchase of a cooking stove for the school to be used when such social affairs are held in the school house. AMAL. STRIKES BIG GUSHER AT BEACH Oil excitement is running high at Huntington Beach following the bringing in of an 800-barrel gusher when the Amalgamated Oil drilled DURFEE, ARCHITECT, TO DETERMINE IF WALLS SUFFICIENT Would Be Five Stories, Making it Tallest Office Structure in the County. Plans for the addition of two floors to the First National Bank-bldg were being considered today, according to H. H. Benjamin, cashier of the First National Bank. With five floors, this would be the tallest office building in Orange-co. Eugene Durfee, architect, well-known to businessmen of Anaheim, where he was formerly located, has been in conference with Mr. Benjamin and other officials of the bank yesterday and today on plans for the addition. Durfee was architect for the First National Bank-bldg when it was erected four years ago. Since then he has been located in Texas. He stated today it would be necessary to look over the plans for the building as it now stands before he could say whether foundation and walls would support the added AMAL. STRIKES BIG GUSHER AT BEACH Oil excitement is running high at Huntington Beach following the bringing in of an 800-barrel gusher when the Amalgamated Oil drilled through the cement at 3100 feet and struck the "black gold" without any notable trouble at the Fowler well No. 1. This makes the first producer this company has brought in in this field, where it is now drilling two other wells and making preparations to put down several others at once. Likewise it is the first independently owned well that continued flowing for more than ten hours without clogging up or being flooded after production started. The Fowler is located near the reservoir. Several other wells in the vicinity that are about the same depth are expected to be brought in in a few days. The Amalgamated was started last December and rapid progress marked the drilling of the hole. MEXICANS ACT TO QUELL 2 UPRISINGS MEXICO CITY, April 6.—Government forces took the trail today to suppress two rebel uprisings. Gen. Pablo Fernandez, captured in the state of Chiapaz after a number of raids, faced summary execution today. In Coahuila cavalrymen chased a band recruited by Candido Aguilar, son-in-law of former President Carranza, who is agitating a rebellion. TEXAS CYCLONE DOES $250,000 DAMAGE CLARENDON, Tax., April 6.—Damage approximated at a quarter of a million dollars was done last night when a cyclone struck the main street of this city, smashing plate glass windows, wrenching awnings and signs out of place and leaving debris in its wake. Fire started in the business section shortly after I o'clock and wiped out three buildings. BOOK THEFT TRIPLES WORK FOR ASSESSOR FRESNO, April 6.—By the theft of a book containing the assessments on five school districts, Fresno-co will be forced to pay $2000 and the work of the county assessor's office will be tripled. SEEK RELEASE OF TWO VETS SACRAMENTO, April 6.—A new attempt to secure the release of Geo. Davis and Gerald Callahan, Seattle youths held in Redding on peruvian tallest office building in Orange-co. Eugene Durfee, architect, well-known to businessmen of Anaheim, where he wa formerly located, has been in conference with Mr. Benjamin and other officials of the bank yesterday and today on plans for the addition. Durfee was architect for the First National Bank-bldg when it was erected four years ago. Since then he has been located in Texas. He stated today would be necessary to look over the plans for the building as it now stands before he could say whether foundation and walls would support the added weight. These plans are now at his office in Texas. With a long waiting list of applicants for office space in the First National-bldg, a plan to increase the number of offices by the addition of a couple of stories has been under consideration for some time. 1ST NAT'L INSTALLS THEFT PROTECTION The First National bank of Anaheim has just completed the installation of a burglar alarm for daylight and night hold-ups. H. H. Benjamin, cashier, stated today. He adds there is more danger nowadays of day than of night hold-ups. It took more than a month to install the alarm, and it is so arranged that it can be set off by the foot of any of the employees who might be "stuck up." It was purchased from the American Bank Protection Co., of Minneapolis Minn., thru Sweetzer & Baldwin, of Los Angeles, who sold the bank its vault equipment and designed its interior decorations. "Additional safe deposit boxes, to meet the demand since the additional protection has been added to the bank will be installed soon. The First National bank now has every possible protection that money can buy for the protection of the interests of its customers," says Benjamin. LAW "CLOTHES" NUDE BEAUTIES WITH VEILS PARIS, April 6.—The "Ten Venuses," advertised to appear entirely unclothed at the Folles Begere, changed their minds at the last minute. Fearing public intervention following the introduction in the senate Friday of a bill forbidding nudity "on or off the stage," the management changed the plan for the undraped tauteax. Instead of appearing in the " altogether," as promised, the 10 beauties were costumed in featherweight veils which, although of the thinnest, are believed to have passed the censors. H. J. ARBUTHNOT BUYS CHARLES HAWK HOME H. J. Arbuthnot has purchased the beautiful residence of Charles Hawk on West Broadway and he expects to move here immediately and make this his home. BOOK THEFT TRIPLES WORK FOR ASSESSOR FRESNO, April 6.—By the theft of a book containing the assessments on five school districts, Fresno-co will be forced to pay $2000 and the work of the county assessor's office will be tripled. SEEK RELEASE OF TWO VETS SACRAMENTO, April 6.—A new attempt to secure the release of Geo. Davis and Gerald Callahan, Seattle youths held in Redding on perjury charges, was made today when application was made by Attorney Chas. R. Braynard in the district court of appeals for a writ of habeas corpus. Hearing on the application is set for April 14. The youths, both ex-service men, testified that officers in Redding struck William Norris, 17-year old boy who pleaded guilty to killing City Marshal John Rieves of Redding. When they made this testimony at a hearing in behalf of a new trial for Norris they were immediately arrested on perjury charges and at a hearing, held to the superior court. 6 PCT. BEER IN CHICAGO CHICAGO, April 6.—The "good old days" were back in Chicago today. Chicagoans—the malted species—were looping the loop from one cafe to another and lining up to bars which were three feet deep. Beer, about six per cent, is selling for 30 cents a stein. One brew dispenser was asked how he got his supply. From behind his white apron he replied: "We robbed the brewery. We are going to jail it on the first of each month. Have another stein?" IDENTIFY STRANGLED MAN LOS ANGELES, April 6.—Positive identification has been made of the man who was found strangled to death on Signal hill, near Long Beach on Sept. 11, 1920, according to report made by Detective O. C. Mitchell, who is in charge of the investigation. According to Mitchell, the man applied for work at a local hospital as a cook about 10 days before he was murdered. He gave the name of Lich-nog," with no initials, and said he was from Seattle, Wash. H. J. ARBUTHNOT BUYS CHARLES HAWK HOME H. J. Arbuthnot has purchased the beautiful residence of Charles Hawk on West Broadway, and he expects to move here immediately and make this his home. C. Hollingaworth has purchased a bungalow in Yorba Linda and will go there to live. Both purchases were made thru the C. C. Lathaw Co. OBJECTIONABLE FILMS WILL BE PROTESTED ALBANY N. Y., April 6.—With the introduction of the Lusk Clayton motion picture censorship bill in the New York legislature, William A. Brady and David Wark Griffith, representing 90 per cent of the motion picture producers, have proposed "a clean-up within the industry to drive out the objectionable producer." If It's from Witman's, It's Good! GET THE HABIT OF READING PLAIN DEALER WANT ADS WANTED—Three rooms SF house keeping, furnished or refurbished with space for car, by two adults. FOR RENT—Two rooms for housekeeping at the Adafield-312 So. Los Angeles. MIDDLE-GEOD lad wishes on children or companion for lady N. Citron. FOR RENT—Two bedrooms vate entrance, 205 Resh-st. FOR RENT—Six-room house A. 250 B. Cer. New to the Clos where we are hundred testing