oc-plain-dealer 1921-11-02

This Paper accepts all advertising on the understanding that its Circulation equals any three others in the field. VOL. XXV—NO. 79 NO BONDS FOR PALM ST. SCHOOL School Board Erechts Mexican-bldgs for $64,426.96 Without Incurring Debt COST OF PALM STREET SCHOOL (Mexican Buildings) LABOR Carpenters and painters $1280.40 Cement work 151.96 Plumbing (inc. material) 785.00 Crushed the roof (inc. mat) 418.00 MATERIALS Lumber (including windows, doors and cement) 3641.61 Hardware, paints, etc. 150.00 Total $6426.96 The plans were made by the board and the district superintendent who also supervised the work of building, making a saving to the district of between $1200 and $1500. A large share of the credit for the success of the work is due to F. F. Davis, janitor of this Citron-st building, and to C. C., Davis, janitor of the Central-building, who acted as foremen on the job. The work of the janitors who are employed by the year is not included in the figures given Find Enough Grub For Big Picnic Party Nine boxes of crackers and a large box of salted peanuts were found yesterday afternoon on No. Lemon-st on the vacant lot just off the sidewalk between the Colonial apartments and McMahan garage. The stuff was turned over to the police. It is not known where the food came from, and no one has made inquiries, possibly not having yet missed it. The owner can have it upon identification, provided they call before the police get hungry. ANAHEIM POST IN ARMISTICE PARADE There was a large attendance last night at the regular semi-monthly meeting of Anaheim Post, American Legion, when plans were made for participation in the Armistice Day celebration at Santa Ana. It is desired that every Legion man be in front of the local clubrooms on Central-st., at 9:30 a.m. sharp, Nov. 11. All who have cars are urged to bring them to insure every man's getting over to the county-seat. All who have uniforms are urged to wear them, but if veterans do not possess them, civiles will be acceptable. Major DeSombre will have charge of the Anaheim section. FIGHTING SALT AT C. C. of C. Packers Wific Spur ject The turmoil t up at Tustin wh ed to the Union n a spur track, b way would dest acreage, threaten to Garden Grove, pearance last night Orange-co repres ion Pacific, before at the invitation o C. C. Violett. Browne stated Grove C. of C. de tion bearing sign oring it should be rice deBrabaut, Los Angeles. Businessmen an Garden Grove are spur, asserting th sent means of tra equate. Ranchers, partu and east of Garde The plans were made by the board and the district superintendent who also supervised the work of building, making a saving to the district of between $1200 and $1500. A large share of the credit for the success of the work is due to F. F. Davis, janitor of the Citron-st building, and to C. C. Davis, janitor of the Central-building, who acted as foremen on the job. The work of the janitors who are employed by the year is not included in the figures given above. It is worth a trip of every citizen and tax-payer to the north end of Palm-st to see what he has paid for. And of course the tax-payers will be glad to know that it is paid for without a bond issue. The group consists of three buildings on three sides of a cement-floored pergola. The vines to cover the pergola and a finishing coat of paint are all that remain to finish the job. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASKS STATE CREDIT "The use of state credit is all the San Gabriel valley needs to throw 100,000 fertile acres into the scale of So. Calif.'s assets and to develop approximately 13,000 horsepower of hydro-electric energy." This declaration made by Mayor Louis Earllet of Berkeley at a meeting of the A. C. of C. at Claremont, was the central theme of discussion at a meeting called by the 17 organizations of the valley to consider California's water and power act. ORANGE CO. BOYS VISIT DAVIS Tom Bird, Captisrano; Elmer Ritner, Tustin; and LeBoy Smith, Garden Grove, winners in the big club contents held during the year by the Extension Service, have just returned from a most interesting trip to the university farm, Davis. These boys came back very enthusiastic about the various farm operations observed at Davia. The Seventh Annual Convention of the winners in agricultural club contests of California was held at the University Farm, Davis, under the supervision and direction of the agricultura lextension service in California. The program included a tour of the university farm where short talks were made and discussions given on farm management, deciduous pruning, farm mechanics, sheep husbandry, fruit dehydration and beef feeding experiments. MAGNOLIA DISTRICT HOUSES ENTERED While the family of Dan Williams of Magnolia-rd was away for the day, thieves entered the house and made away with a quantity of jewelry, silk shirts and a suit of meeting of Anaheim Post, American Legion, when plans were made for participation in the Armistice Day celebration at Santa Ana. It is desired that every Legion man be in front of the local clubs rooms on Central-st., at 9:30 a.m. sharp, Nov. 11. All who have cars are urged to bring them to insure every man's getting over to the county-seat. All who have uniforms are urged to wear them, but if veterans do not possess them, civies will be acceptable. Major DeSombre will have charge of the Anaheim section. Howard E. Gates, Hugo Schultz and M. Martenet, Jr., were named a float committee. The Legion agreed to permit a show company to put on a week's show here under the auspices of the local post, commencing Nov. 14. STEEL SHORTAGE HITS MILL WORKERS MARTIN'S FERRY, Nov. 2. Shortage of steel, due to continued shutdown of independent and Carnegie Steel Co. plants, is a factor in reducing mill operations in this district. The Laughlinn tin plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co. (steel corporation) has been running 16 of its 23 mills. Ordarily it obtains its steel from Carnegie plants in Bellaire and Mingo Junction, but as these have not been in operation recently, the steel has been coming from New Castle, Pa., and Youngstown. ULSTER SURRENDERS; PEACE IS IN SIGHT LONDON, Nov. 3.—Peace is in sight in Ireland. Simultaneously with the announcement today that the Ulster Unionist government at Belfast had consented to a dismemberment of Ulster province, it was stated Premier Lloyd George had canceled his passage to America on the Acquitania and would remain in England to complete the program of Irish settlement. It is highly probable Lloyd George will come to the United States on a later boat, but still in time to attend the disarmament conference. The developments in the Irish situation are the most notable since the outbreak of the world war. H. T. & K. SYNDICATE IDLE AT 3102 FEET Newport-San Joaquin Hills Drilling on the H. T. & K. Syndicate stopped at 3102 and the well is st nding idle. It is understood that the company is awaiting developments. At 1250 feet the Northland Oil Co. set 12-1-2 "but did not get a shutoff. The Nu Santa drilling at 2335 feet is showing considerable oil and looks rather good. The Nu Santa got a shutoff. STAGE ALL WAR CHIEF WASHINGTON stage is all set for made by the work militarism and earth and good wifi Saturday, Nov. vene in the nation resentatives of mining the greatest pday. Taking part in limitation of armies cliff and Far East there will be duly gates from the Un Britain France He Netherlands Galal. All of these will cife situation but for powers, the Un Britain France He Netherlands Galal. All of these will cife situation but for powers, the Un Britain France He Netherlands Galal. TWO RESCUED NIAGARA FALLS William E. Galey alams today owe that of firemen who ran the falls in a motorhe two men as they shrub on the brim alams were in a frale BANISH SON CANADIAN LOS ANGELES ment from the U from California war which George W. ed burglar and so justice was granted day by Superior J Willis. Crowshaw admit which he claimed because he was out food. He appli but this was denied MAGNOLIA DISTRICT HOUSES ENTERED While the family of Dan Williams of Magnolia-rd was away for the day, thieves entered the house and made away with a quantity of jewelry, silk shirts and a suit of clothes. The burglary occurred about 11:00 and no clues could be obtained as to the means of entrance. It is that the burglar or burglars obtained entrance with a skeleton key. A valuable gold watch belonging to Mr. Williams was taken. No money was reported as being taken. They report their loss at being about $100. About the same time the home of Henry West of the Magnolia district was entered but nothing was found missing except several pairs of blankets. Ex-Banker Williams Appeals to Harding LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2.—Charles L. Williams, San Diego banker who recently lost his fight to win a trial on the indictment charging him with looting a national bank in his home city, now is so executive clemency at the hands of President Harding. His application for clemency, dispatched to Washington today was placed in possession of U. S. Dist., Atty J. Robert O'Connor for lieeking and action. KITSELMAN TRYING TO SHUT OFF WATER Hawthorne-Inglewood Kitselman is satisfied with a showing that appeared in the Hilda well at 3800 and is trying to shut off bottom water so that the showing can be satisfactorily tested out. Playa Del Rey No. 1 at 1700 had the 5" casing string freezing. Although the Standard Oil Company has abandoned the wells on the Bohon and Landowners leases, the properties have not been relinquished. H. T. & K. SYNDICATE IDLE AT 3102 FEET Newport-San Joaquin Hills Drilling on the H. T. & K. Syndicate stopped at 3102 and the well is at ending idle. It is understood that the company is awaiting developments. At 1250 feet the Northland Oil Co. set 12 1-2 " but did not get a shutoff. The Nu Santa drilling at 2335 feet is showing considerable oil and looks rather good. The Nu Santa got a shut off without any trouble. That the Wirscher-Gray oil interests think well of the Newport field is evidenced by the fact that this company is evidenced by the fact that this company is starting a rig for the fourth well. No. 1 is down 2800 feet in clay and gravel. No. 2 shows 2500 feet in the sandy shale and No. 3 is a rig. No. 4 is building. At Newport the Interstate Oil Co. has resumed work on one well, Heights No. 1. Drilling has just started. Drilling on the Long Beach Consolidated is now at 3115 feet. Indications are about the same as have continued for the last 200 feet. The sandy brown shale carries gas in quantity and shows oil colors. AUTO INS. RATES LOWEST IN COUNTY * An interesting fact was today noted by E. E. Phillips, one of the local agents of the Continental Casualty insurance Co., after having made a careful check of the insurance rates of the United States. He found automobile insurance rates to be lower in Orange-co. than for any other county in this country; reason for this low rate being the absence of congested districts in Orange-co, such as are found in other counties. Amack & Sanderson, Chiropractors BUILDING PERMITS G. T. Ingram, two-story, four-flat apartment house, 38x60, 215 220 W. Broadway, cost $14,000. Jacob Nucael, four-room house, 24x36, 306 Sabina-st, cost $1800. THE THERMOMETER At City Power House Maximum 96 at 1:30 p.m. Minimum 53 at 5:20 a.m. REFUSE INDIVIDUAL LAND TO CAR FOR THE RIGHT LANDS were refused. HARDING OBJECTIVE WASHINGTON, Nest Harding is today birthday and the annual election. This is a birthday. The president of age. Lawson Heaters are located at Nest-Harne Foothill Park, Suite 104, Nest-Harne Foothill Park, Suite 104, Nest-Harne Foothill Park, Suite 104, Nest-Harne Foothill Park, Suite 104, Nest-Harne Foothill Park, Suite 104, Nest-Harne Foothill Park, Suite 104, Nest-Harne Foothill Park, Suite Orange County Plain I LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, November 2, 1921 FIGHT OVER SALT LAKE AT GROVE C. of C. Businessmen and Packers Want Union Pacific Spur, Ranchers Object The turmoil that has been stirred up at Tustin where ranchers objected to the Union Pacific constructing a spur track, because the right of way would destroy valuable citrus acreage, threatened today to spread to Garden Grove, following the appearance last night of C. S. Browns, Orange-co representative of the Union Pacific, before the C. of C. there at the invitation of its president, Dr. C. C. Violett. Browne stated that if the Garden Grove C. of C. desired a spur, a petition bearing signatures of those favoring it should be addressed to Maurice deBrabant, traffic manager, in Los Angeles. Businessmen and lemon packers at Garden Grove are said to favor the spur, asserting the P. E. only present means of transportation is inadequate. Ranchers, particularly to the north and east of Garden Grove, are said to 40-Cent U. S. Tax on Medicinal Beer Case WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.—Beer for medicinal purposes will be taxed at the rate of 40 cents a case by the federal government, the internal revenue bureau announced today. There is no provision in the Volstead law for a tax on medicinal beer but the bureau will invoke a tax law passed in 1918 levying a tax on beer. The tax to be imposed will be $G a barrel. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2.—Altho the local prohibition agents have received instructions under which "medicinal beer" can be sold immediately, breweries today were a bit timid about placing their product on the market. “There is some doubt whether the rulings are such as to make brewing profitable.” one brewing company announced. Wherefore the brewers said they would merely mark time until they had further information. LEGION RESOLUTION ON WAR BONUS BILL KANSAS CITY, Nov. 2.—A resolution expressing favor over the calling of the Washington arms limitation and Pacific conference has been drafted for presentation to the INQUEST KILLED Robert Rosser, 15, and Charles Ana Charged With Murder An inquest and aptopsy at Santa Ana over the body who was slain on the beach Anaheim Landing about 4 p. her companion, G. W. Wolfe, Robert Rosser, 15, son of W. B. Rosser, proprietor of a furniture store at San Pedro, is held in the Orange-co, detention home charged with the murder, and his companion, Charles Hanby, 16, son of Wm. Hanby, of Van Nuys, is held in the county jail as an accomplice. The youths are said to have confessed to the murder, contending the gun was accidentally discharged in a struggle with Mrs.-Rickets. But one shot was fired from a 38 Colts revolver which the boys threw into some brush, where it was later discovered. Mrs. Rickets, whose home was in 20th-st., Long Beach, and Mr. Wolfe, of 3334 E. Ocean-ave., Long Beach, were walking along the shore at a lonely place far from any houses, picking up shells, when they were STAGE ALL SET FOR WAR CHIEFS' PARLEY WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. — The stage is all set for the first effort made by the world powers to curb militarism and advance peace on earth and good will to men. Saturday, Nov. 12, there will convene in the national capital the representatives of nine nations, including the greatest powers on earth today. Taking part in the "conference on limitation of armament and the Pacific and Far Eastern questions," there will be duly accredited delegates from the United States, Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, China, the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal. All of these will consider the Pacific situation, but only the five major powers, the United States, Great Britain, France, Italy and Japan, will discuss the limitation of armament. TWO RESCUED FROM DEATH NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., Nov. 2. — William E. Galey and Philip A. Williams today owe their lives to a crew of firemen who ran the rapids above the falls in a motor boat and rescued two men as they were einging to a shrub on the brink. Galey and Williams were in a frail rowboat. BANISH SON OF CANADIAN OFFICER LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2. — Banishment from the United States and from California was the condition on which George W. Crowshaw, confessed burglar and son of a Canadian justice, was granted his freedom today by Superior Judge Frank R. Willis. Crowshaw admitted a burglary which he claimed had been committed because he was hungry and without food. He applied for probation, but this was denied by the court and company announced. Wherefore the brewers said they would merely mark time until they had further information. LEGION RESOLUTION ON WAR BONUS BILL KANSAS CITY, Nov. 2. — A resolution expressing favor over the calling of the Washington arms limitation and Pacific conference has been drafted for presentation to the American Legion convention, it was learned today. A resolution demanding immediate passage by congress of the five-fold plan of adjusted compensation for ex-service men was passed by the third annual American Legion convention after speakers had scored "back door politics" which they declared was responsible for the bill's recent defeat. Speakers who presented the report declared the recent defeat of the bill was brot about by a small minority. It was declared the country as a whole favors the adoption of the bill as a "national obligation to service men." FRUIT SHIPMENTS SMASH ALL RECORDS LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2. — Closing the fiscal year by smashing all records in the shipment of fruits from California, the California Fruit Growers' exchange announced today that $83,537,344.22 was the total revenue derived from the season's crop. Total carloads of citrus fruits shipped fro mthis state were 60,147, of which 48,350 were oranges and grapefruit. The average cost of marketing the fruit was 7.03 cents per box. BANDIT FOILED BY BULLDOGS ATTACK LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3. — In a desperate fight with a bandit near Sunset boulevard and McCadden place early today, a large bulldog belonging to F. J. Jones of 5912 Barton-av routed and severely wounded the highwayman and saved his master from losing a large sum of money, according to the report of the Hollywood police. Jones told the police that he was about to step into his milk wagon, when the bandit approached him and attempted to throw a large sheet of canvas over his head. "Sie 'im," commanded Jones to his blooded bulldog. The animal leaped from the wagon and sank his teeth into the thigh of the bandit. The bandit dropped his revolver, cried out in pain, fought off the dog and escaped. THAW'S INSANITY CLAIME LO ANGELES, Nov. 2. — Arthur C. manded that his sanity be tested before murder of J. Belton Kennedy, is a paranoid insanity due to brain tissue deterioration attorneys announced today. In their first description of Burchs alleged insanity three defense experts declared they agreed Burch is suffering from paranoid dementia praecox, a form of hereditary insanity. They said that Burch's mind could have been unbalanced by extreme mental distress resulting from domestic or other troubles. This is the mental disease made famous in the trial in New York of Harry Thaw, alder of Stanford White. Dr. Edward Huntington Williams, one of the trio of defense experts stated that paranoid dementia praecox is a disease of the brain which remains dormant for many years and slowly develops until the sufferer is completely insane. Dr. Williams said it is either hereditary or the result of some other cause unknown to scientists. Dr. Williams described the symptoms of paranoid dementia praecox. S. S. SPEAKER Some of the do speakers from all of them nationally known, who will ap callf. S. S. Assn convention next today. At the Hotel Valencia were Rev. parlour and Mrs. T. S. Durham and Miss M. D. Cox, all of Chicago. Rev. Durham will deliver one of the principal addresses. After establishing his headquarters here, Dr. Durham proceeded to Los Angeles to deliver an address. At a meeting of the Anaheim convention committee with Dr. Hugh Gibson, state S. S. secretary, in the STEWART SHID CANADIAN OFFICER LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2.—Banishment from the United States and from California was the condition on which George W. Crowshaw, confessing burglar and son of a Canadian justice, was granted his freedom today by Superior Judge Frank R. Willis. Crowshaw admitted a burglary which he claimed had been committed because he was hungry and without food. He applied for probation, but this was denied by the court and sentence of from one to ten years to San Quentin was then pronounced and suspended on condition he leave this country. ASKS REMOVAL OF WINDY CITY POLICE CHICAGO, Nov. 2.—As a direct result of the argument between Charles Fitzmorris, chief of police, and Robert E. Crowe, state's attorney, a resolution will be presented at the meeting of the city council today by Alderman J. J. Johntry demanding the cheif's resignation. Mr. Crowe's recent announcement that "since Fitzmorris had failed to rid Chicago of vice the state would clean up the city," precipitated the fight between himself and Chief Fitzmorris. REFUSE INDIANS' LAND TO JAPANESE WAPATO, Nov. 2.—In accordance with instructions from the department of interior, the U.S. Indian service will no longer permit Yakima reservation lands to be leased by aliens not eligible to citizenship. Leasing of lands is to be in conformity with state regulations regarding eligibility for ownership. Within the last few days five Japanese who applied to Supt. Don McCar for the right to lease Indian lands were refused. HARDING OBSERVES HIS 56TH BIRTHDAY WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.—President Harding is today observing his birthday and the anniversary of his eleventh birthday. This is also his father's birthday. The president is 56 years of age. Lawson Heaters are absolutely odorous. Stroup-Harnes Furniture Co. BURN MILES OF BRUSH TO END FIRE MENACE LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2.—Drastic action to protest the foothill ranchers in the Etiwanda district from the ravages of brush fires will be taken tomorrow by Forest Supervisor Shirley W. Allen and three forest rangers, when they will burn off 10 square miles of brush land. This locality has been threatened with heavy fire losses several times this season, through the carelessness of hunters and scattering homesteaders who desire to get rid of the brush. To make such losses impossible the ranchers banded together and contributed funds which are to be expended in clearing off the menacing brush. The land to be burned off extends from Highland avenue, Etiwanda, to the foothills. SLACKER PREFERS WAR TO VACCINATION SAN DIEGO, Nov. 3.—Horrors of war were nothing in comparison with those of vaccination in the mind of Cecil Stewart, sentenced as a slacker by Federal Judge Bledsoe here. "I understood that if I joined the army I would have to be vaccinated, and I did not want to undergo the horror of it." Cecil declared, explaining why he took a certain trip to Mexico in 1917. Stewart was sentenced to serve nine months in the county jail, where he is safe, provided no epidemic wakes necessary in the incarceration of the prisoners. CHARGE DRUNKEN DRIVING W. M. Millan, of La Habra, was charged yesterday afternoon with having driven a car while intoxicated. The charges were lodged by Elmer E. Bruce who stated his car was run into by the defendant while standing on East Center-st by the curb. It is stated that W. Paulas also saw the accident. Miller was to have been arraigned before Judge Howard this afternoon, but the matter was postponed until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Novelty Records, "Sari" Austin's. STEWART SHIP Manager W. H. Johnston of the Steward nounced today that he had completed the packinghouse was established here. NAB SIX HUNDRED AT SOCIAL CLUB SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2.—In the largest single raid ever conducted by the police, 600 men and boys were arrested late last night at the Jolly Bachelors' club. They were charged with attending an exhibition of an improper motion pleasure. Most of those arrested were able to give the required $5 forfeit at police headquarters after being booked. Many, however, spent the night in jail. It was estimated that nearly half of the audience was made up of boys. The raid was made at the instance of the woman's vigilance committee. CHIROPRACTORS MEET IN S.A. There was a big chiropractic meeting at the residence of Dr. Kelly in Santa Ana last evening in celebration of Hallowe'en. There were about 25 present and a Halloween lunch-con was served, Chiropractors from Anaheim who attended were: Miss Sue Amask, Dr. Huhn, Dr. Sanderson, Dr. A.C.Foy and Mrs.Holmes. SANDERSON JOINS AMACK Dr. A.L.Sanderson, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, a graduate of the Parmer School at Davenport, has become a partner with Dr. Sue Amack, local chiropractor, and has taken up his residence in Anaheim. He formerly attended high school here, and was also an employee of Falkenstein's and of a local candy store before attending college in Davenport. Mail to Eastern Friends--It May Bring Them to Anaheim, Fa Bain Dealer COUNTY This Paper believes in the people and desires nothing better than their continued confidence. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR QUEST ON WOMAN KILLED AT LANDING user, 15, and Charles Hanby, 16, Held at Santa Charged With Murder of Mrs. May Ricketts quest and aptopsy were to be held late today on the body of Mrs. May Ricketts, 45, on the beach a mile and a half east of standing about 4 p.m. Tuesday when she andion, G. W. Wolfe, were held up by two boys. 15, son of W. B. or of a furniture store held in the Orange-home charged with the companion, Charles of Wm. Hanby, of held in the county jail are said to have conquered, contending the totally discharged in a Mrs. Ricketts. But one from a .38 Colts reheated the boys threw into here it was later dis-whose home was in beach, and Mr. Wolfe, an-ave., Long Beach, long the shore at a from any houses,ills, when they were observed by the boys, who say they were hungry and cold. Hanby is said to have proposed that they hold up the couple. Rosser put a handkerchief over his face and took the gun, belonging to Hanby. At the point of the gun, Wolfe handed over all the money he had, about $15. The woman is said to have objected and in the struggle the gun was discharged. The boys fled panic-stricken when they saw the woman attempt to stand, then fall beside the water. They caught a ride with an autoist, divulging their predicament to the driver and asking to be turned over to Seal Beach officers. Undersheriff French and Deputy Ballard brot the boys to Santa Ana last night. Both boys are said to have been in the reform school. ORANGE BLOSSOMS IN ORANGE COUNTY With 217 marriage licenses issued by County Clerk J. M. Backs during the last month exceeding by one license the record of 216 for September, Dan Cupid seems bent on making 1921 a record year for Orange-co. Whether the mild climate and warm weather rthat has lasted late into the fall are responsible for the large number of licenses during the last month as a result of the glamour and romance of the summer is a question. The mark set for October was near that of the summer months, with June leading with 247, July mustering 225. County Clerk Backs is beginning to wonder what may be expected of November. FIRE DEPT. CALLED BY FIRE IN AUTO The Anaheim fire department made a record run this morning to a burning auto beside the First National Bank. The car, a Cole eight, belonged to J. F. Finley of West Anaheim. When he drove up to the curb and shut off the engine, it FIRE DEPT. CALLED BY FIRE IN AUTO The Anaheim fire department made a record run this morning to a burning auto beside the First National Bank. The car, a Cole eight, belonged to J. F. Finley of West Anaheim. When he drove up to the carb and shut off the engine, it either backfired or else ignited from a short. Paul Clauson, who was passing, saw the smoke and ran into the S. Q. R. store and called the fire department. Before he put the receiver up, and could get out of the store, the firemen were coming around the corner. The fire was extinguished with the fire extinguisher. The exact estimate of the damage could not be given, but it will require new paint, new wiring, and examination of the motor and general overhauling. Insurance was carried. SET PLUG TO CATCH WATER IN SYNDICATE Bixby Hills The recent production test made by the Bixby Ranch Syndicate failed to show any oil. Now a plug is being set to catch bottom water. Drilling on the National Exploration Co's Chino is now at 1500 feet, in blue shale. Olinda No. 1 at 3800, is drilling and going very nicely. The National Security Oil Co. set a string of 8" at 3093 and cemented. 75,000 COAL MINERS IN OUTLAW STRIKE CHICAGO, Nov. 2.—Seventy-five thousand coal miners were out on "outlaw" strike in the central coal fields today in protest against the decision of Judge A. B. Anderson, preventing operation of the "check-off." Indications were that the strike would continue to spread. CAL. BANKS WEATHER DEFLATION PERIOD SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2.—Not one California bank succumbed to the strain of the deflation period and closed its doors for an instant, declared Jonathan S. Dodge of the state banking department in his annual report to Governor Stephens, made public today. California ranks as the fifth soundest banking territory in the U.S., he said. Fifty pct. of the state's population owns accounts in the savings banks, it was estimated in the report. In all of the U.S., only one person in ten is a bank depositor. T'S INSANITY PLEA IS CLAIMED BY BURCH LES, Nov. 2.—Arthur C. Burch, whose attorneys have deceived before he is placed on trial for the felton Kennedy, is a paranoid, a victim of a slow-growing brain tissue deterioration, alienists employed by defenseenced today. First description of insanity three declarations they agreed from paranoid de-formation or other mental dis-ous in the trial inerry Thaw, layer ofuntington Williams, of defense experts, mold dementia praec-ious of the brain which t for many years stops until the surly insane, Dr. Wil-ither hereditary or one other cause un-ists. Described the symp-tal dementia praecox SPEAKERS ARRIVING 60 speakers from all parts of the United States, many known, who will appear on the program of the big convention here next week, began to arrive in the city Valencia were Rev-parlors of the Methodist White Temple last night, it was found that plans for the entertainment of delegates and arrangements for the big pageant and auto parade throughout the county were proceeding satisfactorily. Ten women are making a house-to-house canvas of the city to find homes where delegates may be entertained for three nights and three breakfasts. They are meeting with excellent response. ART SHIPS 240 CARS H. Johnston of the Stewart Fruit Co. in Anaheim ant he had completed the most successful season since was established here. In the last year, the Stewart Fruit Co. has shipped 240 cars of citrus fruit, mostly valencias, from the Anaheim house. This represents a gain of about 75 pct. over the previous year. HEN LAYS EGGS ON AUTO PILLOW GRANTS PASS, Ore., Nov. 2.—Every day two autos are parked in an alley by A. S. Coutant, editor of the Observer, and his son, Wallace Coutant. The elder man keeps a pillow on the front seat. Four times in one week an egg was found on the pillow. When the elder Coutant parked his car a hen was perched upon the other machine. As soon as she saw the automobile with the pillow, she flew down and hopped upon the nest she had discovered. With a few soft clucks she settled down for her daily task. ARRIVE BY MOTOR FROM MINNEAPOLIS Mr. and Mrs. Frank Russell, Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell, C. W. Russell and Richard Russell, have just arrived in Anaheim from Minneapolis by auto, and have registered at Hotel Valencia. They expect to remain in Anaheim a few days then start on a motor tour of the state, declaring they will visit every part of the state to which a good road goes, returning east in June. Lee Union-Alls at $1.95. Hundreds of other bargains equally attractive. See Greenberg's Ad Pages 4 and 5. If it's from Witman's it’s good. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2.—Not one California bank succumbed to the strain of the deflation period and closed its doors for an instant, declared Jonathan S. Dodge of the state banking department in his annuad report to Governor Stephens, made public today. California ranks as the fiftn soundest banking territory in the U. S., he said. Fifty pct. of the state's population owns accounts in the savings banks, it was estimated in the report. In all of the U. S. only one person in ten is a bank depositor. ANIMAL PESTS ARE HIS SPECIAL PREY CARSON CITY, Nev., Nov. 2.—John Penola of Eureka is the champion slayer of animal pests. Twenty-three bobcats and thirtysix coyotes are chalked to his credit on the reports of the state rabies commission, encouraging the destruction of predatory animals. Mr. Penola has held first place for three successive months, and since July first is credited with having shot seventy bobcats and 108 coyotes. CALL SENATE PROBE IN WAR EXECUTIONS WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.—Senator Watson's charges of war executions in France without court-martial brot a storm of denials today from army officers. Senator Brandege, Connecticut, called a meeting of his special investigating committetee today to arrange for the probe into the charges. Col. Kreger, in charge of courtmartial abroad, holds that the pubilis has an exaggerated idea of what disciplinary measures were taken. U. S. MOTOR VEHICLES KILL 9103 IN YEAR WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.—Nine thousand, one hundred and three persons were killed in the U. S. by autos and other motor vehicles, except motorcycle during 1920, the census bureau announced today. This represents a death rate of 104.4-pct. per 100,000 in population and is one pet higher than the motor vehicle fatalities in 1919. Georgine R.V.D., Union Suits, Oce. Only one of the many big bargains at Greening, See Ad on Pages 3 and 5. "Sierra Sunset" records, 308 E. Center.