oc-plain-dealer 1921-07-28

BABY SLAYER TRIAL UNDERWAY TODAY LOS ANGELES, July 28.—The "sympathetic trial" of Erie Mullicane charged with the murder of her untimely baby, progressed rapidly in superior Judge Houser's courtroom. Believed to be the first murder in the country in which the prosecution openly followed a policy of not urging a conviction, the trial lacked the usual element of suspense. The examination of prospective jurors was facilitated by Deputy District Attorney Randall when he asked only prefectured questions and deliberately failed to challenge and excuse those who stated they had conscientious scruples against infliction of the death penalty. It was expected that the jury would be completed soon after the trial was assumed today and that most of the evidence in the case would be presented before night. Reports that Randall will ask the court to instruct the jury to acquit could not be confirmed but it was learned that he will make no final argument to the jury. In treating the case perfunctorily Randall followed the policy stated by District Attorney Woolwine in an interview several days ago. Woolwine expresses sympathy for the Mullican girl, stating that the case was one of the "most pathetic" ever coming to his attention. The district attorney also announced that a prosecution alienist had examined the girl and found that she was undoubtedly "mentally irresponsible" when she killed her baby. But to avoid establishing a dangerous precedent Woolwine ordered that the trial proceed as scheduled and that the bare facts of the case be presented to the jury. MAN ABSENT, DOG CASE POSTPONED Because of the absence of one of the principal witnesses for the state, the trial of Rene Callens, rancher of the Fairview district, charged with killing a Walker foxhound declared to be worth $1000 and belonging to Clyde H. Ellis, was continued until Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. SOUTHERN COUNTIES LISTED ON EXCHANGE The new issue of $1,250,000 Southern Counties Gas Co. of California, eight per cent preferred stock has been accepted for listing on the Los Angeles Stock exchange, and beginning July 25 was called in regular order on the floor. This stock is being sold thru an organization of company employees each district being divided into divisions to be thoroughly covered by the gas company employees. It is being offered to investors at $99 a share when purchased outright and $100 a share if paid for in ten monthly installments. Including the cities of Santa Ana, Anaiselm, Orange, Pullerton and other Orange-co. cities, this company distributes gas to 43 cities in So. Cal. EX-SERVICE MEN TO BE FAVORED BY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS WASHINGTON, July 28.—Equal status for all former service men employed by the government is being sought by Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Assistant Secretary of the Navy, in conjunction with John W. Weeks, Secretary of War. The matter has been brought to a head through the necessity for reduction in forces of all departments of the government. Some department heads have no preference to men who have seen service; others have made provisions to a certain extent. The War and Navy departments have set forth definite rules to govern the case of former soldiers, sailors or marines. The plan followed by them is that a former service man whose rating is above a certain grade shall be entitled to preference. Conferences are to be held in the near future between the cabinet heads to determine upon some uniform policy. LOCAL PLAYERS IN SO. CAL. TO Victories over their marked the playing of J. and Evelyn Bielefeldt, artists in the first round of the So. Calif. champions which is being played this day. Evelyn Bielefeldt, de Nellie Walsh of Los A three-set match 6-4-6 Grieve won the feature women's singles by de Carolyn Bryant, picked a possible winner of the straight sets 7-5-6-4 matches she defeated Mler by default and Mrs. Ley 6-1-6-1. Paired with William the San Francisco star, defeated Miss Warren 6-3-6-0 in the mixed d. Today Evelyn Bielefeldt Virginia Patton in touch of the girls' singles. Should Miss Grieve men's singles as she is she will play Mrs. Real man of San Francisco present title holder, for sponsorship on Saturday. Mrs. May Sutton Bur K. Browne of Los Angele their victorious progress York state championship defeating their opponent sets thus reaching the round. These two local playeral weeks ago for the coming battle MAN ABSENT, DOG CASE POSTPONED Because of the absence of one of the principal witnesses for the state, the trial of Rene Callens, rancher of the Fairview district, charged with killing a Walker foxhound declared to be worth $1000 and belonging to Clyde H. Ellis, was continued until Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. The case was scheduled to come up in justice court at Santa Ana. Both Callens and Ellis were on hand but another man, who, according to Deputy District Attorney C. N. Mozley, can throw considerable light on the matter, was not present. "Well, I'm not going to inconvenience the defendant in this case by bringing him into court again in a few days," said Judge Cox. "Callens is a busy man and it is not his fault that the witnesses are not here. It is up to the district attorney's office to see that they are here." $220 DUE RANCHER IS COURT RULING J. E. Walter and Co. of Anaheim today is indebted by a court order to U.F. McKinney, Bolsa rancher, in the sum of $220, which the court found was due the plaintiff because of the non-delivery of a plow which McKinney is alleged to have bought of the company. The case was tried before Superior Judge Williams. McKinney stated on the witness stand that he purchased a tractor and a plow of the company last February and that he paid $1000 for the two implements. McKinney said the tractor was delivered minus several extra parts, and that he never did get the plow. Judge Williams held that McKinney was entitled to the sum of $220 representing the cost of the plow. Both plaintiff and defendant were ordered to pay separate court costs. GIRL BEGINS TERM OF 90 DAYS IN JAIL Mrs. Frances Talbert, 20, of Seal Beach has begun serving in the county jail the sentence of 30 days imposed by Superior Judge Williams after the young woman pleaded guilty of a charge of simple assault upon her benefactress, Mrs. Carrie A. Collinge. Tears streamed down Mrs. Talbert's face when she appeared before Judge Williams and admitted she had struck Mrs. Collinge with a broomstick. Mrs. Talbert's attorney requested she be allowed to file an application for probation, but Judge Williams denied his plea. Mrs. Talbert was charged originally with assault with a deadly weapon. Dist. Atty. A. P. Nelson reduced the charge to simple assault. 98C Men's OVERALLS Full cut, Best Quality 220 Weight Blue Denim Union Made Polly Prim Aprons, neatly made of percale and gingham, 58c and ... Cinrerella Panty Dresses ... Bungalow Aprons of pretty plaid strand and plain gingham ... Ladies' Outing Clothes of khaki: Coat $2.79, Skirt $2.49, Hat 89 Breeches $2.79, Shirt $2.49, Leather Tears streamed down Mrs. Talbert's face when she appeared before Judge Williams and admitted she had struck Mrs. Collinge with a broomstick. Mrs. Talbert's attorney requested she be allowed to file an application for probation, but Judge Williams denied his plea. Mrs. Talbert was charged originally with assault with a deadly weapon. Dist. Atty. A. P. Nelson reduced the charge to simple assault. NO GUNS PERMITTED IN GAME PRESERVES Orders were given today by F. W. Slabaugh, county purchasing agent, for 100 notices prohibiting firearms in game preserves. These will be posted within the boundaries of the Cleveland game preserve by Deputy Game Warden Ed Adkinson and the forest rangers of the section. The recently-enacted law, which makes it a misdemeanor to carry firearms inside a game preserve, will go into effect Friday, July 29, and in order that there may be no chance for a mistake, the Cleveland preserve will be well posted, then, according to a statement made by Adkinson, anyone found within its confines, carrying firearms of any description, will be prosecuted. BUSINESS AHEAD OF LAST YEAR CHICAGO, July 28.—Marshall Field and Co. in their weekly trade review of the wholesale dry goods trade say: "Merchants continue to place orders for merchandise for fall delivery, and the volume of business from our road salesmen will be consequently far ahead of the corresponding period of last year. There were about the same number of customers in market and the number of mail orders was much larger than during the same week of 1920. Collections continue satisfactory." Pity that Americans persist in waiting until their great men die before showing appreciation of them. Dr. C. S. O'Toole Physician & Surgeon Phones: Residence 546 Office 569 242 W. Center St. Phone 317 LOCAL PLAYERS WIN IN SO. CAL. TOURNEY Victories over their opponents marked the playing of Jessie Grieve and Evelyn Bielefeldt, local racket artists, in the first round matches of the So. Calif. championship tourney which is being played this week on Los Angeles tennis club courts. Evelyn Bielefeldt, a Fullerton high school player, defeated Miss Melissa Walsh of Los Angeles in a non-set match 6-4, 6-3. Jessie Grieve won the feature match of the women's singles by defeating Miss Carolyn Bryant, picked by many as possible winner of the tournament, in straight sets 7-5, 6-4. In earlier matches she defeated Miss Nora Biller by default and Mrs. Henry Whatley 6-1, 6-1. Palrod with William C. Parker, the San Francisco star, Miss Grieve defeated Miss Warren and Fouke 3-3, 6-0 in the mixed doubles. Today Evelyn Bielefeldt will meet Virginia Patton in the semi-final of the girls' singles. Should Miss Grieve win the women's singles as she is expected to, she will play Mrs. Reams L. Leachman of San Francisco who is the present title holder, for the championship on Saturday. Mrs. May Sutton Bundy and Mary K. Browne of Los Angeles continued their victorious progress in the New York state championship singles by defeating their opponents in straight sets thus reaching the semi-final round. These two local players left several weeks ago for the east to train for the coming battle with Mile. THEATERS WARNED BY S. A. FIRE CHIEF Fire Chief John Luxembourger, of Santa Ana today issued a warning to the managers of Santa Ana theaters that they must abide by the state law and city ordinance governing fire exits, the handling of overflow crowds and like problems. His survey revealed 26 persons standing in the rear; two chairs in the aisles of the main entrance; seven persons in the rear of the left fire exit; one baby buggy and eight persons in the rear of the right exit, four of whom were sitting in chairs. “This is an open violation of both the state and city ordinance,” said Luxembourg.” CANADIAN OFFICIALS EXAMINING FORDNEY TARIFF SCHEDULES WINNEPEG, Can., July 28—Canadian officials are examining the details of the Fordney tariff bill which has just been introduced into the United States Congress. Although no definite opinions are put forward it is generally realized the new tariff will have a very considerable effect upon Canadian trade, especially that pertaining to foodstuffs and other natural products. Canada expects bumper crops this year in wheat and other cereals and has been looking to marketing them in the United States, inasmuch as financial depression prevents European countries from being large buyers. The new U.S. tariff duties, however, will make this impossible and Canada will be obliged to finance her own crops. Suzanne Lenglen, the French wonder and world champion player, who will attempt to add the championship of U.S. to her long list of titles, this summer. GREAT BOYS’ CHORUS FEATURE FRI. NIGHT Whitney's Boy Chorus, coming to the new city park on North Lemon street, tomorrow night at 8, for a free concert, promises to be one of the best features of the kind ever heard in this section. Press notices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and every town of any size on the Pacific Coast, pronounce this an aggregation of sound merit. They were a big feature during Elks week at Los Angeles, being the big drawing card at Grauman's Million Dollar Theatre on Broadway. They thrilled huge audiences at all the largest churches there during their stay, and have surprised thousands of hearers with their wonderful work which exceeded the most sanguine expectations. This year, Mr. Whitney says his chorus is the best in its history. Besides the choral numbers, sacred and secular, the chorus numbers instrumental and vocal soloists of rare merit. The scope of the reportoire occasions wonder and proves the able leadership of Mr. Whitney and the love of all his boys for their leader. As the organization is supported entirely by voluntary contributions, these young Americans are made guests of families in each town they visit. The Anaheim C. of C. undertakes to list all those who will take one or more Whitney boys to dinner at their homes tomorrow night. There are 50 dinners to be provided, and the boys will appreciate the kind thought of the people. Phone reservations for boys' dinners sent to C. of C., phone 665, any time until five tomorrow afternoon, will bring you... NATION-WIDE INSTITUTION enney Co. 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For the perid beginning December, 1918, and end April, 1921, California savings banks showed an increase in deposits of 37 per cent and an increase in depositors of 26 per cent. The commercial banks for the same period show an increase in deposits of 39 per cent and an increase in the number of depositors of 31 per cent. The Census bureau has no figures showing how many millions of persons think they can write poetry. Some new faces in the chief state offices at Springfield would improve the official appearance of Illinois. a hungry chap. The public is cordially invited to attend the concert. —Try Plain Dealer Want Ads. Chiropractic and Electric Treatments DIAGNOSIS FREE DR. G. A. NETH Licensed Drugless Practitioner Phone 80— 120 W. Center St. Anaheim Office Ph. Res. 119 E. Alberta St. 644-J Phone 644-M Dr. J. H. COLE Physician and Surgeon General Practice; also diseases of Eye and Fitting of Glasses a specialty. Sundays by appointment. 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