oc-plain-dealer 1921-11-23

This paper accents all advertising on the understanding that its PMD circulation equals any three others in the field. VOL. XXV—NO. 96 JURY OUT SIX HOURS AND DISAGREES Date for Second Trial of Richfield Rancher Will Be Set Next Friday Hugo Wetzel, wealthy Richfield rancher, will have to stand trial again on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the shooting to death of Fred Ebert, Anaheim boy, in his watermelon patch. After the case was completed at 3 p.m. yesterday, the jury debated a verdict for six hours, finally reporting to Superior Judge Williams its inability to arrive at a verdict. Date for the second trial will be set Friday. MOTHER OF MRS. F. T. EDMISTON IS DEAD Word has been received of the passing of Mrs. A. M. Keeler, mother of Mrs. Frank Edmiston, last evening after an illness of several days, at her home in Lancaster. Early yesterday the Edmistons received word that her illness was serious, and they left at once for her bedside, which they reached in time to talk for a little while with her. Mrs. Keeler was aged about 80 years. Several of her children were at her bedside at the time of her death. Willard Franz Wins Plain Dealer Turkey Master Willard A. Franz, 11-year-old son of "Billy" Franz, well-known reality operator, is the winner of The Plain Dealer turkey, offered in connection with a page advertisement of Anaheim firms. With difficulty the award was made because of the large number of specimens entered in the contest. Young Franz's conception was given the prize because of originality, vividness and neatness. Willard, who lives at 210 No. Olivevest, is in the 7-A grade at Fremont school. He has never taken any drawing lessons, but his father says the whole family is gifted with a knack for drawing. An older brother is a cartoonist. PICK MORE WOMEN FOR BURCH JURY LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23—Rumors that the purported confession of Arthur C. Burch, on trial for the murder of J.-Belton Kennedy, may be dropped by the prosecution and no effort to have it introduced in evidence made, were current in the courtroom today when Burch's trial was resumed before Superior Judge Reeve. District Attorney Woolwine declined to make any statement concerning the rumors, stating that he did not care to reveal his plans at this MOTHER OF MRS. P.T. EDMISTON IS DEAD Word has been received of the passing of Mrs. A. M. Keeler, mother of Mrs. Frank Edmiston, last evening after an illness of several days, at her home in Lancaster. Early yesterday the Edmistons received word that her illness was serious, and they left at once for her bedside, which they reached in time to talk for a little while with her. Mrs. Keeler was aged about 80 years. Several of her children were at her bedside at the time of her passing. Arrangements have not yet been completed. NATIONS TO DISCUSS USE OF POISON GAS WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.—The attitude of the United States toward the use of gas in future warfare will be taken up this afternoon by the land armament committee of the American advisory council Carmine Thompson, chairman, announced. Japan has decided to recede partially from her insistent stand that she be allowed an increase of 10 per cent in capital ship tonnage under the American program for limitation of naval armament. The armament conference will tempt completely sidestep any actual attempt to limit or reduce the size of armies. This became virtually assured here today when it was announced that Premier Briand of France will sail home Friday, and that he will be at compailed by Gen. Buat, chief of the French general staff, and most of the high military advisors of the French delegation here. The departure of the French experts was taken to mean that Briand has received assurances that the conference will lay on the shelf all plans to compel drastic reduction of the world's armed land forces. RESEARCH ACADEMY INVITES DR. BOYNTON The Academy of Research of the Los Angeles County Association of Optometrists have invited Dr. Baynton of Anaheim to become an associate member of their organization. The Academy is the strongest organization of its kind in the United States, having in its membership some of the leading men in the profession. Each member is obliged to do some research work along specific lines laid down by the Academy of Opticians. Meetings are held once each month, at which time some noted speakers on Optometry or Optophthalmology is secured and also a report on some research work is made. Only those men who have shown they are interested in the advancement of Optometry are invited to membership, and only upon the recommendation of some member. FOR BURCH JOURY LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23.—Rumors that the purported confession of Arthur C. Burch, on trial for the murder of J.Belton Kennedy, may be dropped by the prosecution and no effort to have it introduced in evidence made, were current in the courtroom today when Burch's trial was resumed before Superior Judge Reeve. District Attorney Woolwine declined to make any statement concerning the rumors, stating that he did not care to reveal his plans at this time. Defense attorneys, however, appeared to take stock in the reports. It was pointed out that Chandler Sprague, the newspaper reporter who claimed to have obtained the confession from Burch, is out of the city. It was also added that the defense is confident that it can block the introduction of the purported confession if an attempt to put it in evidence is made by claiming it was given under illegal circumstances. None prospective jurors were temporarily accepted by both sides before noon today. Eight of them were women. The indications were that the jury might be completed by tonight. Mrs. Viola Hickok of the Palmers apartments, was the eighth prospective juror temporarily accepted today. In questioning Mrs. Hickok, District Attorney Woolwine brought the question of sex sympathy into the case. "The fact that a woman appears to have been implicated in this grime with Burch would not cause you, by reason simply of the fact that she is a woman, to hesitate to give an impartial verdict, would it?" Woolwine asked. Mrs. Hickok said it would make no difference. JURIES TO ACT ON GARDNER'S ATTEMPT PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 23.—The grand jury and a trial jury were ordered convened in federal court here today to consider action against Roy Gardner, famous bandit, for the attempted robbery of a Santa Fe mail car which resulted in his capture. Gardner already has two 25-year sentences standing against him for previous robberies. He is to be tried on the Santa Fe charge solely in order that Herman Inderlied, mail clerk, may receive the $5000 government reward for "capture and conviction" of persons attempting to rifle the mails, it was announced. NEW ARMS CUT BY BRITISH PLANNED LONDON, Nov. 23.—A further step in naval retrenchment—in accord with the movement for limitation of armenament—is planned by the British government, it was learned to value at $300. The fire originated trie iron left but while Mr. and tended and opened covered the fire, out the fire on quickly spread drove him out. The fire depopu but the fire had way that it was hold goods. NEW SUBJECT ON SOIL The J.B. And Los Angeles strut for subdivision nounced today. 47x153. The tract lies st. and south of Philadelphia will be cut with orange transects. The tract has tract to J.Lloyd place it on the LA GUNA HAS GO Newport at 3200 feet No. 1 struck some ten feet promising Pip and the well is Drilling Co.'s wild cat shale that is painted the tools contributes to The Wire continue to destroy two wells down more have been not started made It is unwell drilling good. The only open are the Interests Consolidated ing one well tht about 400 feet solidified at 3 sandy shale an esting. PAYS $28 LA I LA HARRA transactions place one oo one block off short distance of the continue growth for the p 28 NEW WEELS STARTED Oil field operations reported the week ending Nov. 19 show 28 new wells started compared with 14 the previous week. The total new wells this year is 1166 as compared with 789 the same date last year. Tests for water shutoff this week 22 compared with 14 the previous week. Yearly total to date 1294; total to same date last year 1110. Deepening or redrilling jobs 11, compared with nine preceding week. Total todate 602; total to same date last year 808. Three wells were abandoned compared with two preceding week. Total todate this year 189; total to same date last year 180. WANTED—Bright, energetic boys age 13 to 15, to carry papers. See Mr. Ernest, Plain Dealer. BUILDING PERMITS C. B. Sternes, frame garage at 1100 E. Broadway, cost $50. Alexander Eggert, frame dwelling at 309 S. Bush-at., cost $000. G. W. Salsbury, addition to frame garage at 411 No. Emily-st., cost $150. August F. Gulzman, frame residence and garage at 315 Rose-street, cost $2800. Wm. Abbott, addition to frame residence at 308 No. Olive-st., cost $1000. L. H. Bentson, frame residence at 342 No. Zeyn-st., cost $1000. THE THERMOMETER At the City Power House He is to be tried on the Santa Recharge solely in order that Herman Inderlied, mail clerk, may receive the $5000 government reward for "capture and conviction" of persons attempting to rifle the mails, it was announced. NEW ARMS CUT BY BRITISH PLANNED LONDON, Nov. 23.—A further step in naval retrenchment—in accord with the movement for limitation of armament—is planned by the British government, it was learned today. Sweeping reductions in personnel of the royal navy are said to include the demotion of 60 captains and 240 commanders. Most of those demoted were promoted during the war. The Northcliffe papers are demanding abrogation of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. 13 IN POKER GAME JUDGE TAKES $110 MILWAUKEE, Wis., Nov. 23.—Old Man Hyde was called into play in district court when Joseph Schmidt was changed with operating a poker game. Thirteen inmate were arrested in the raid. Schmidt admitted a game was on, but declared all were at one table and only one deck of cards was in use. "How can I men play poker with only one deck?" the court inquired. Schmidt passed. He was fined $50 and the inmates $5 each. POLICE CHIEF SAYS VICE LID NOT LIFTED LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23.—An emphatic denial that the vice "lid has been lifted" in Los Angeles was issued here today by Chief of Police Jones in reply to published charges to that effect. The chief hotly declared that the police are making every effort to suppress crime and vice in the city. NAMED DEPUTY SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23.—J. L. Flynn was appointed chief deputy to the California Internal revenue collector, John P. McLaughlin, during the latter's first day in office. Helaz Plum Pudding 50 cents at Edmiston's Grocery, 110 No. Los Angeles-st. When Thru With Your Plain Dealer, Mail It to Eastern Orange County Plain Dale LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, November 23, 1921 DWELLING ON HELENA-ST BURNED Dwelling Occupied by Mr. and Mrs. M. Hardesty Calches Fire From Iron The residence occupied by Mr. and Mrs. M. Hardesty, 419 South Helena-at, was burned shortly before midnight, the furniture and the building being practically a total loss. The building was the property of a Los Angeles man and was covered by insurance. The household furniture was also partially covered with insurance, the loss being between $500 and $1000 on that which was uninsured. Mrs. Hardesty lost a set of furs valued at $300. The fire originated from an electric iron left burning on a table while Mr. and Mrs. Hardesty attended a show. When they returned and opened the door they discovered the fire. Mr. Hardesty put out the fire on the table but it quickly spread to the bedroom, and drove him out. The fire department was called, but the fire had gained such headway that it was impossible to save the building, or any of the household goods. Chapman’s Original Gusher Quits Flowing Chapman No. 1, at Richfield, has quit flowing. This great well that has produced close to 2,000,000 barrels of oil and has flowed for two years and a half is quiet. It is believed that sand has choked the four-inch opening as there is no perforated in the hole. Cleaningout is underway. Three wells on the Chapman are in the oil sand and will be producers soon, Chapman No. 14 at 4035, Chapman No. 19 at 4-200 and No. 18 at 4100. No. 6, the big well, continues to make better than 1400. Three wells drilling on the Thompson-Goodwin now range in depth fro 1000 feet to 2400. J.W. Newell No. 4 is at 3145 in grey sand McFadden No. 3 is showing 3100 feet of hole. Dickson No. 1 is close to 3900 feet in grey sand. Coyle No. 4 at 3450 is getting ready to go on production. Stern 3 and 4 have started drilling. Ayers-Parsons 3 and 4 are new wells rigging up. MARINE TWO M WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, killed two mail bandits and captured fight early this morning here and Pittsburg, according to the inspector of postoffices here. The details of the mail car battle have not been received. The mail clerk aboard train No. 9, which left Washington last night an which arrived in Pittsburg this morning at 7:30 o'clock, reported to the postmaster at Pittsburg that his car was attacked by three bandits and that two of them were slain outright by the marines detailed to guard the mail car. The third bandit, he reported, was captured and is being held by the authorities. PITTSBURG, Pa., Nov. 23. — One man is believed to have been mortally wounded on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., and another is in custody. MASSON PEARSON, 82, PASSES AWAY Massan Pearson, aged 82 years, 9 months, died late yesterday at the home of his son, C. L. Pearson, rancher on Magnolia-rd., 11-2 miles south of the country-rd. He had been allied for a couple of weeks but was able to be out of doors yesterday. Later he returned to the house and reclined on a couch. When members of the family called him for supper at NEW SUBDIVISION ON SOUTH L. A. ST. The J. B. Andrews ranch on South Los Angeles street, is being platted for subdivision purposes. It was announced today. There will be 48 lots 47x153. The tract lies east of Los Angeles st. and south of South-st. Claudina, Philadelphia, and Valencia streets. It will be cut thru. It is now covered with orange trees. The tract has been sold under contract to J. Lloyd Moore who will place it on the market. LA GUNA OIL ASSN. HAS GOOD SHOWING Newport and San Joaquin Hills at 3200 feet the Laguna Oil Assn. No. 1 struck a good showing of oil some ten feet or out sand looked real promising. Pipe was set at 3200 feet and the well is now standing. Drilling of 2252 feet the Nu Santa Oil Co.'s wild cat is in a nice brown randy shale that is carrying enough oil to paint the tools. Considerable gas also contributes to the good showing. The Wrecher and Gray interests continue to demand attention. With two wells down close to 3150 feet two more have been started. The location must look good or more wells would not be started until a completion is made. It is understood that both the wells drilling are showing up very good. The only operators now at Newport are the Interstate and the Long Beach Consolidated. The Interstate is drilling one well the Heights and is down about 400 feet. The Long Beach Consolidated at 3150 is showing enough sandy shale and gas to make it interesting. PAYS $28,000 FOR LA HABRA GROVE LA HABRA, Nov. 23—Real estate transactions continued to hold their place as one of the leading businesses of La Habra, and transfers running well into the thousands of dollars are recorded almost daily. One of the latest and largest of recent sales reported was that of a seven and one-half-acre valenca orange grove by Luther Lindau to H. A. Kruse of Whittler, for a consideration reported to be $28,900. The property is some of the choicest in La Habra, being but one block off Central ave and only a short distance from the business section of the town. Kruse expects to continue growing oranges on the property for the present, but a subdivision is contemplated at a later date. MASSON PEARSON, 82, PASSES AWAY Massan Pearson, aged 82 years, 9 months, died late yesterday at the home of his son, C. L. Pearson, rancher on Magnolia-rd. He had been bilingual for a couple of weeks but was able to be out of doors yesterday. Later he returned to the house and reclined on a couch. When members of the family called him for supper at 6 p.m., they found him dead. Brief services were held at 3 p.m. today, from Backs & Terry's chapel and the son will leave for Milford, Mich., with the remains tomorrow evening. Another son, J. M. Pearson, also owns a ranch in the Magnolia district. Last summer Mr. Pearson made a trip thru the east, visiting relatives at Washington, D.C., Detroit and other points. He had resided in Anaheim the past two years, coming west soon after the death of his wife. WEARS SAILOR SUIT TO FASCINATE GIRL Crescio Martinez, alias C. Martin, of Orange, was held in the county jail today awaiting disposition under charges of wearing a United States naval uniform without authority. It was thought probable, at police headquarters, that he would be turned over to federal authorities. Martinez's reasons for masquerading in a sailor's uniform were not confessed, but the police believe they have a clue in a love missive declared to have been found upon him, indicating they think, that he wished to pose as a maritime hero before his friends. The youth, when arrester here yesterday, at first told imprpbable stories of having been discharged from the service three months ago, after being on the submarine "H-B". The insignia of a first class machinist rating, on the sleeve of his uniform, he said, was a third class rating, and then he explained that it meant that he had been three years in service. Finally, under a grilling, he admitted, the police say, that he bought the uniform at a store in Los Angeles. PASTOR'S PLACE IS TAKEN BY WIFE COLUMBUS, Ohio. Nov. 22—The wife of a local clergyman occupied his pulpit while he was ill. The Sunday congregations at Trinity M.E. church plainly displayed surprise when the wife of their pastor, Rev. C. B. Ketcham, took his place in the pulpit. Apparently at ease, and acting as tho she had been accustomed to occupying the pulpit, Mrs. Ketcham directed the service. She did not perish however.In ARBUCKLE TO SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23—I famed comedian on trial on charge of the death of Virginia Rappe may cause a decided stir about the court HEALTH OF PUBLIC LIKELY TO IMPROVE WASHINGTON, Nov. 23—President Harding today signed the anti-beer bill. This bill, which now becomes a law prevents the sale of beer for medicinal purposes and will immediately check the operations of the breweries which have been making beer for sale as medicine, under regulations recently issued by the treasury department. The bill also limits the number of prescriptions of wines and liquors which may be issued by physicians. The bill provides for search and seizure, but provides a penalty for any officer who searches a home without a warrant and also provides a penalty for any person who searches a home with malicious intent while posing as a prohibition officer. The bill also extends prohibition to the Virgin islands and other possessions of the United States. WEALTHY BROKER DIES BY OWN HAND LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23—A copifice of suicide was to be signed today by the coroner's office in the case of W. Donnell Stewart, young Baltimore broker, found dead in the garage of the home of Walter Nordhoff, 904 West Twenty-eighth street, on the eve of his marriage to Nordhoff's daughter, Mary Whitall Nordhoff. Stewart and Miss Nordhoff were to have been married tomorrow in the Church of the Angels, Garvanza. QUESTIONNAIRE TO FIX FARM NEEDS WINNIPEG, Man., Nov. 22—I is intended to cover the prairie provinces with questionnaire forms issued by the Dominion emplement service to elicit as far ahead as possible the requirement of the farmers in the harvest season if order to facilitate thru this coop eration the movement of farm land next year from the east and other points. According to the plans, railway companies will only issue harves excursion tickets to men carryin- PASTOR'S PLACE IS TAKEN BY WIFE COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 22. The wife of a local clergyman occupied his pulpit while he was ill. The Sunday congregations at Trinity M. E. church plainly displayed surprise when the wife of their pastor, Rev. C. B. Ketcham, took his place in the pulpit. Apparently at ease, and acting as she had been accustomed to occupying the pulpit, Mrs. Ketcham directed the service. She did not preach, however. In place of the sermon she gave a reading. Taxif Phone 153 or 736-J: 5 and 7 passenger cars, office, United Cigar Store. Anaheim Union High School Honor Roll Following is the Honor Roll of the Anaheim Union High school for the first quarter ending last Friday. Theasterisk (*) Indicates Special Honor Roll. 1. Lucie Abpinalp 2. Wilton Abpinalp 3. Luelle Allen 4. Fay Archer 5. Florence Austin 6. Hilda Bakenhus 7. Clara Barnesberger 8. Alma Barnes 9. Erma Batis 10. Telores Bell 11. Ellsworth Billg 12. Dorothy Bishop 13. Arthur Boege 14. Catherine Boege 15. June Uurecht 16. Leona Borth 17. Elolse Bovee 18. Margaret Briscoe 19. Ray Caller 20. Helen Campbell 21. Chura Carmilehnel 22. Alice Campbell 23. John Clark 24. Evelyn Cordes 25. John Daly 26. Virginia Deming 27. Elizabeth Donnelley 28. Ellen Dress 29. Honor Easton 30. Ruthann Edmiston 31. Evelyn Fate 32. Sarah Fay 33. Willard Findlay 34. Vivian Franz 35. Hilda Gordon 36. Leorn Heaton 37. Selma Heine 28. Walter Heineman 29. Harold Hushman 30. Marie Jones 31. Ruth Kahby 32. Mary Kane 33. Stanton Langs 34. Ruby Lemua 35. Viola Lensing 36. Helen Long 37. Milfred Manchran 38. Regenla McElheny 39. Margaret McOmle 40. William Melhorn 41. Runa Miller 42. Inez Morris 43. Mary Parsons 44. Manorie Pibel 45. Arlille Pieper 46. Tillie Pals 47. Lois Rees 48. Edan Rennie 49. Berradine Schlosser 50. Louise Sehmldr 51. Plonna Schneider 52. Laura Schuta 53. Elizabeth Schweinfest 54. Marshall Sell 55. Merle Simon 56. Charice Smith 57. Florence Stevenson 58. Florence Trapp 59. Ceel Tozler 60. Irving Trimbell 61. Marguerite Twinem 62. Katherine Van Booven 63. Janey Van der Veer 64. Frances Wallace 65. Marlan Watts 66. Eva Willbern 67. Doris Wilson 68. Mary Wood 69.Earl Zahl FIX FARM NEEDS WINNIPEG, Man., Nov. 22.-I is intended to cover the prairie provinces with questionnaire form issued by the Dominion employee service to elicit as far ahead as possible the requirement of the farmers in the harvest season in order to facilitate this cooperation the movement of farm land next year from the east and other points. According to the plans, railway companies will only issue harvest excursion tickets to men carrying certificates from the employment service office who will be dispatched according to requirements and demands. BIXBY SYNDICATE TRIES FOR SHUTOFF Bixby Hills The Bixby Ranch Syndicate stopped drilling some time ago at 4675 and is attempting to shut off water by cementing thru the perforation at 4675. The National Exploration Co's Old da No. 1 is now drilling at 4000 feet. The formation is showing blue shale and no signs of oil, Chino No. 1 1800 is in hard brown shale and no showings. MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23.-A co-plaint charging attempted murder probably will be issued against Preckr K, Chapman, 51, of Burbank who late yesterday shot and wounded his wife, Mrs, Georgiana Chapman and then attempted suicide by shooting himself when surrounded by officers in his home.Both the man and the woman will recover, according surgeons. Mr and Mrs Chapman have been separated for about two months. PETITION NEW LODGE With 29 names attached to a petition for the organization of a second lodge of the Order of the Eastern Star in Santa Ana, forwarding of a petition today awaited the arrival denits from Eastern lodges for one of the signers to the petition. Wm.Trapp, Jr., Cement Pipe, 197- Bain Dealer COUNTY This Paper believes in the people and desires nothing better than their continued confidence. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR MARINE GUARDS KILL TWO MAIL ROBBERS INGTON, Nov. 23.—United States marines mail bandits and captured a third in a descent early this morning at some point between Pittsburg, according to a telegram received by one of postoffices here. By the mail car battle received, ex aboard train No. 9. lington last-night an in Pittsburgh this o'clock, reported to that Pittsburgh that his by three bandits and were slain outright detailed to guard the dit, he reported, was being held by the Pa., Nov. 23. — One to have been mortal the outskirts of Wash.-and another is in cus- tody of government authorities today following the boarding of Baltimore & Ohio fast mail train No. 9 last night by two men in the Washington yards. The men were seen to board the train. A few minutes later a mail clerk opened the mail car door and a marine with his gun all ready for action blazed away at one of the men on the car platform as soon as the door was opened. The wounded man fell off the train and has not been heard of since. The second man tried to jump off also, but the train was moving too swiftly and later he surrendered to an armed mail clerk and was brot here today a federal prisoner. Webb's Turkey Went and Died on Him! Friends are giving William P. Webb, Jr., attorney and commander of Anaheim Post of the American Legion, the knowing smile. And really it would be funny if it wasn't so tragic. Webb was lucky at the recent carnival and won a turkey. He guarded the turkey very closely, and was so afraid someone would steal it before Thanksgiving he could hardly sleep nights. But he kept the bird penned up too closely, or something, and yesterday it died. No Thanksgiving turkey for Webb! NEW RIOTING BREAKS OUT IN BELFAST BELFAST, Nov. 23.—Fighting in Belfast broke out again at noon today. Terrified pedestrians fled the streets as the snipers and gunmen resumed their miniature battles in several districts. Following the outbreak it was announced the curfew law would be enforced in the Ballymacarrett area—a Sinn Fein neighborhood—beginning at 9 o'clock tonight. OF PUBLIC TO IMPROVE Fatty's lawyers would not reveal their plans with regard to calling Arbuckle, but there seemed to be more than an even chance he would BLOCK TO GO ON STAND OF PUBLIC TO IMPROVE ON, Nov. 23.—Possibility that Roscoe Arbuckle, on trial on charge of manslaughter in connection with Virginia Rappe, may take the stand in his own defense and stir about the courtroom as today's session was about to start. Fatty's lawyers would not reveal their plans with regard to calling Arbuckle, but there seemed to be more than an even chance he would testify. When the session opened the corridors of the hall of justice were filled with people eager for an opportunity to see the big commendian fighting in court for his freedom. Arbuckle arrived in court early, riding in one of his luxurious motor cars. He was accompanied by Minta Durfee, his wife. The defense was devoted this morning to direct testimony and this afternoon was to take the jury to the suite in the St. Frances hotel where Arbuckle's fatal party was held. Depositions from Lowell Sherman, Broadway actor, and fro mothers who were guests at Arbuckle's party, will be read during today's session, it was stated. The prosecution revealed to newspaper men before court convened that it had elaborate rebuttal testimony in prospect which may take several days to complete. Arbuckle, heavy of eye, saggy of cheek, and with his once natty Norfolk suit sadly needing a trip to the presser, leaned cagely over the back of his attorney's chairs as they launched their counter attack. It was indicated early in the day Mrs. Maud Bantina Delhonji who was Weakest complaining witness against Arbuckle, but who was later discarded by the state, would be one of the chief persons to testify for the defense. Rumors were current that Mrs. Delmont had signed some statements which was in the hands of the defense and a whole pot of fireworks was expected to be touched off when she came to the stand. Mrs. Delmont is the woman who accompanied Miss Virginia Rappe to San Francisco from Los Angeles, and it was she who at first said she had beaten on the locked door of Arbuckle's room and "tried to rescue" the girl who later died from the effects of the "gin party" staged in the film star's apartment at the St. Francis hotel and which has brought him to trial on a charge of manslaughter. Depositions from every member of the notorious "party" will be produced by the defense. LAST LOTS IN ELK PARK TRACT SOLD Wm. Wallop today reported the sale of the last seven lots in the Elk OUT IN BELFAST BELFAST, Nov. 23.—Fighting in Belfast broke out again at noon today. Terrified pedestrians fled the streets as the snipers and gunmen resumed their miniature battles in several districts. Following the outbreak it was announced the curfew law would be enforced in the Ballymacarrett area—a Sun Fein neighborhood—beginning at 9 o'clock tonight. INJURED WORKMEN THANK SAMARITANS The three carpenters injured late Monday when a scaffold fell a considerable distance from an apartment house on So. Claddua-st., today issued a statement thrue The Plain Dealer thanking residents of the vicinity for their assistance until professional attention could be found to relieve their pain. The three men, now confined to their homies are: W. L. Morris, E. Santa Ana-st., who suffered a badly sprained back; W. H. Swain, East and Sycamore-st., who suffered a sprained ankle and other bruises; Ogie Johnson, E. Santa Ana-st., sprained ankle. The latter is on crutches and has decided to leave at once for his old home at Floydada, Texas, for a visit while recovering from his injuries. The accident occurred when some nails worked loose in supports to the scaffold, causing it to collapse, and dropping the three workmen straight down for 16 or 17 feet. All were in great agony for some time until they could be given professional attention. It was in this interim that a number of neighbors greatly assisted them, for which they are very grateful. The workmen consider themselves very fortunate that they were not worse injured. The building being erected is a two-flat apartment house, with 14 rooms, including two baths and two breakfast rooms. It is the property of W. L. Morris. AWAITING OUTCOME OF RE-CEMENTING Whittier Awaiting the outcome of a receiving job at 3600 feet the idea of going deep on the Bandini has been considered. Should the cementing fail the well well be deepened at once. Drilled to 4050 the Bandini shows evidences of making something as soon as the water is off. Still unsatisfied with the performance of No. 5 the Whittey Oil Co., is getting ready to go deeper. Completed at 2565 the well has been making close to 200 barrels. No. 6 is drilling at 3145 in shale. So. Calif. Oil Co.'s Sanderson No. 1 is now drilling at 2700 feet in blue shale. An oil sand is expected soon. The Standard Oil Co. completed No. 1 on the Bastanchury lease at 4440 and brot in a 200 barrel well. On the Murphy-Coyote seven wells are drilling gand two new ones are sig- LAST LOTS IN ELK PARK TRACT SOLD Wm. Wallop today reported the sale of the last seven lots in the Elk Park tract. The last seven of the original 90 were sold to one man. They faced No. Los Angeles street. This was one of the first big subdivisions placed on the market this year, first sales being made in February. SCORE INJURED IN BIG CHICAGO CRASH CHICAGO, Nov. 23.—A score of passengers were injured, several of them seriously, at midnight, when a train on the Garfield Park elevated collided with the rear end of an Aurora, Elgin & Chicago freight Train. Ten of the most severely injured were taken to hospitals. Several cars were demolished. CAL. PROF. MAY SUE IN NARCOTIC ARREST SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23.—Professor Yoshio S. Kuno, Japanese instructor at the University of California in Berkeley, today announced he would institute a damage suit against the San Francisco police unless an explanation as to the cause of his recent arrest as a narcotic suspect were not forthcoming. PRESENT ANIMALS TO EASTERN ZOO OTTAWA, Ont., Nov. 23.—A gift comprising nearly every species of animal to be found in Canada is being made by the Canadian government to the Chicago zoological gardens as a compliment to J. D. Rockefeller, who presented the Canadian universities with $5,000,000 for the furtherance of medical research. Helna Fig Pudding 50 cents at Edmiston's Grocery, 116 No. Los Angeles-st PLANS FOR SAFETY WEEK ARE COMPLETE WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.—National Safety Week," during which it is planned to stress safety education among grammar school pupils and teachers, will be observed throughout the country December 4 to 18 as part of a national safety campaign being conducted by the highway and highway transport education committee. Schools are arranging special exercises, and in many cities civil clubs and other organizations will discuss the best means of reducing the number of automobile accidents. Chambers of commerce, automobile clubs and others who are cooperating with the committee in the conduct of this campaign have written the Washington office of their intention to bring every tautness to bear to reduce the number of accidents in their respective communities. Powler, Insurance.