oc-plain-dealer 1921-11-26

This paper accepts all advertising on the understating that PMI circulation equals three others in the field. VOL. XXV—NO. 98 MONTH SETS BUILDING RECORD Permits for November to Date Total $249,718; Pushes Yearly Total to $1,182,107 With a half week more to go, November has already smashed all building permit records for the year. Up to noon today, Building Inspector Price has issued 68 permits this month, calling for a total of $249,718 construction. This compares with 184,094, the previous high mark for the year, and brings the total for the year to date to $1,182,107. A number of other large permits are known to be in the offing, greatly increasing the total before Dec. 31 in this. Anaheim's first "Million Dollar Building Year." It is expected that a permit will be issued within a few weeks for the Arnold Kraemer building on East Center st., across the street from the building being erected by his father, Samuel Kraemer, Phincenix oil magnate. M. Eugene Durfee, architect, is working on plans for the Arnold Kraemer building which will be a structure 145 feet fronting on Center street and 90 feet on Emily street. There will be five large storerooms. Bandits Get Big Payroll From Truck BOSTON, Nov. 26. — Four armed auto bandits today held up and robbed a First National bank motor truck of nearly $30,.000, they payroll of the Walton Shoe Co., of Chelsea. The robbers escaped under a hail of pistol bullets fired by bank guards. The bandits' auto bore New York number plates. FAMOUS QUARTET CONCERT TONIGHT The second number of the Anaheim Legion lyceum course, will be given tonight at 8 o'clock at the Grand theatre. A concert by the La Salle male quartet. Admission will be 50 cents. The third number will be given January 4. The La Salle Male Quartette is said to be one of the best on the lyceum platform and has appeared in every state in the country with marked success. It has individual excellence combined with a highly developed vocal ensemble and a rare sense of program values which have made it a 100 per cent attraction in every community where it has appeared. The experience of the various members embracing long service with the famous Metropolitan Male Trio, the American Glee Club, the Fighting Americans, and miscellaneous light opera and recital organizations. Not the least attractive feature of the program, aside from the vocal selections, is the playing of the "Fiddle legislature; provided, no veteran shall receive of the act who would tthe holder of farm land 500 in value or of a site over $5000; pro-that in any sales prefer given to veterans who or disabled while member It is expected that a permit will be issued within a few weeks for the Arnold Kraemer building on East Center st., across the street from the building being erected by his father, Samuel Kraemer, Pinceton oil magazine. M. Eugene Durfee, architect, is working on plans for the Arnold Kraemer building which will be a structure 145 feet fronting on Center street and 90 feet on Emily street. There will be five large storerooms. The second floor will also be given entirely to commercial purposes. Architecturally, the building will blend with the Samuel Kraemer bridge. There will be two electric elevators for use of tenants. Arnold Kraemer and Architect J. M. Hitecook yesterday visited the tropical Potteries in New York. Plans on the glazed brick wall he used in the building were for the Samuel Kraemer-blog. Completed is pronounced by the potteries to be the best example of their art they have turned out. It is a shade distinctive from any of the present beautiful buildings in Anahiem. ODDS 19 TO 1 AGAINST U. S. JAPANESE WAR LONDON, Nov. 26. —Local betting is 19 to 1 against the outbreak of a Japanese-American war and 17 to 3 against the session of the West Indies to the U.S. In the next 14 months. Lloyds' has accepted applications of two pessimists for policies to guarantee against loss in either event. Both policies are valid until Dec. 1, 1922. A rate of five pet was imposed for the policy insuring net total loss of property in the war between Japan and 17 to 3 against the session of the West Indies to the U.S., presumably in liquidation of the British war debt. The West Indian policy revived briefly talk of the possibility of Great Britain giving up the islands. Officials, however, promptly replied no chance." FRUIT EXCHANGE ENLARGES BOARD Three more directors will be added to the governing board of the Orange County Fruit exchange in order adequately to provide for future business needs, according to aggregate received at the office of the county clerk today from Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan. The present board of directors is composed of twelve members, and as two more distributing agencies are expected to join the eleven associations now members of the exchange, the organization plans to be prepared for the increase, L. D. Palmer, exchange secretary, occurred today. POSTPONE DRUNKEN DRIVING HEARING Dal Lalliberte, of the O. K. Pool Room of Fullerton, was brot before Judge French yesterday on the charge of driving a car while intoxicated, and his case was postponed until Dec. 1. The case of A. Macias, charged with the same offense was postponed until Dec. 1. Jack Pickering, charged with stealing a Ford car from the Wickersheim Implement Co., was held to the superior court on bail of $500. He is being held in jail in default of bond. M. A. ANDREWS DIES AT AGE OF 72 YEARS After an illness of three months, which was serious only the last three weeks, M. A. Andrews, 72, of West Anaheim, passed away at 7:50 last evening. Mr. Andrews was a native of Nevada, Ohio, but came to Anaheim from Dakota at 19 years ago. He had resided continuously on the ranch since then. He is survived by a wife and a son Wayne Andrews. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the J. J. Mottell funeral parlor, 512 Locust-ave., Long Beach. The Masonic order, of which he has long been a member, will conduct services at the grave. Interment will be made in the Long Beach cemetery. FILE INFORMATION IN CHIROPRACTOR CASES Information charging high misdemeanor in the alleged practicing without a license from the state board or medical examiners was filed in superior court by the district attorney against Drs. J. A. Hatch, J. G. Kelly and A. D. Anhiem. The experience of the various members embracing long service with the famous Metropolitan Male Trio, the American Glee Club, the Fighting Americans, and miscellaneous fight opera and recital organizations. Not the least attractive feature of the program, aside from the vocal selections, is the playing of the "Fiddle Orff," a new invention, by Mr. Harold Isbell, and Mr. Isbell also appears in some very clever readers and character studies. James Spence, a native born Scotch man and one of the famed Royal Highlanders, entertains with the native Scotch songs in native highland music. Other entertaining musical features follow each other with great rapidity and variety and an evening passes only too quickly with this stirring quartet. AUGUSTA, Ga., Nov., four-hour battle fire ceeded in bringing under most disastrous fire in Augusta. The Harrison build Johnson building, two masonry buildings, had by the flames, which a o'clock in the Harrison Augusta Chronicle built led a total loss, she was badly damaged, she tel was badly burned, she store was a total loss andiness firms were hit hail. The loss was various some declaring it would $500,000, while others play as $1,500,000. No loss of life was rea Harding Exonerated Accused WASHINGTON, Nov., dent Harding was closed while with Governor E., accused in a petition of ruptured the administrative Rico. Reilly will resume work and the President Three more directors will be added to the governing board of Orange County Fruit exchange in order adequately to provide for future business needs, according to legislative received at the office of the county clerk today from Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan. The present board of directors is composed of twelve members, and as two more distributing agencies are expected to join the eleven associations now members of the exchange, the organization plans to be prepared for the increase, L. D. Palmer, exchange secretary, occured today. SEEKING LOCATION HERE Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lohr, of San Diego, who are stopping at the local camp grounds, state they like Anaheim fine and if they could find a suitable location they might make their home here. They recently sold their home in Sah Diego, and are looking for a new location. Auto Nervous Blues Fox Trot at Avalanche BUILDING PERMITS H. Hamendiein, frame residence at 705 W. Center-st, cost $1000; W. H. Brunswick, garage and temporary residence at $12 No. Zeyn-st, cost $225; E. P. Lorens, addition to frame residence at $16 S. Clementine-st, cost $200; L. H. Bentson, frame garage at $42 N. Zeyn-st, cost $225; Geo. G. Pickering, frame duplex house at 216-317 Alberta-st, cost $3500; Geo. C. Pickering, frame duplex house at 311-313 Alberta-st, cost $4100; M. N. Todd, frame garage and temporary dwelling at 511 South Janesst cost $200; E. E. Smith frame garage and dwelling at 1130 W. Centers-st, cost $4750; Rate Chamberlain frame residence and garage at 117 W. Northst, cost $1000; THE THERMOMETER At the City Power House CONTINUE M'LELLAN PROBATION HEARING The plea of Kenneth McLellan, former dancing instructor, for probation on a charge of issuing fictious check will not be heard until Dec. 2 at 10 a.m., the hearing being continued to that date by Superior Judge Z. B. West in order to give the probation authorities more time to investigate McLellan's affairs and make their report to the court. McLellan is charged with having passed a worthless check for $22.50 at the Padgham jewelry store, Santa Ana. SEATTLE MAN KILLS WOMAN, SHOOTS SELF SEATTLE, Nov. 25 — Mrs. Ann Pierce was shot and killed here by Bat Leahy, 65, proprietor of a rooming house in this city, who also seriously wounded Tom Lynch, a marine fireman, then turned the revolver on himself, inflicting a wound believed fatal; it was announced at police headquarters. A motive for the shooting was lacking, police said today. Helna Fig Pudding 50 cents at Edmiston's Grocery, 116 No. Los Angeles-st. Heina Plum Pudding 50 cents at Edmiston's Grocery, 116 No. Los Angeles-st. When Thru With Your Plain Dealer, Mail It to Eastern Friends— Masonic order, of which he has long been a member, will conduct services at the grave. Interment will be made in the Long Beach cemetery. FILE INFORMATION IN CHIROPRACTOR CASES Information charging high misdemeanor in the alleged practicing without a license from the state board or medical examiners was filed in superior court by the district attorney against Drs. J. A. Hatch, J. G. Kelly and A. D. Anderson, chiropractors, who were recently held to answer in the superior court by Justice J. B. Cox. Three of the chiropractors will be arraigned next Friday. Dr. Anderson in department two and the others in department one of the superior court. STOFFEL SELLS REAL The A.M.Wright Receives the sale of Lambert Stoffel on the corner of Broadway and to Mrs. Hoskins and Mr HOOD Attorney Clyde Bisha Ana, today had instructed Santa Ana board of education pave the necessary legal bond election by $250,000 new school buildings in the issue to be submitted at the time approval the city council of an issuing mating $350,000 for construction, jointly with of an outfall sewer to the Powler Insurance. Columbia records at Au Appointments Made by Go SACRAMENTO, Nov. list of appointments ordered the entire state made public by Gov phens. As trustee of the State school to succeed W.E.MeVey, R.D.Ke appointed. Charles L.Neumille lowed to remain in office other term as a mem state board of prison o Orange County Plain Dale LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, November 26, 1921 BLANKS HERE FOR VETS' HOME ACT Commandant Webb Ready to Assist Servicemen in Filling Out Applications Commandant W. P. Webb, Jr., of Anaheim Post, American Legion, announced today he had received application blanks under the Veterans' Farm and Home Purchase Act and will assist local service men desirous of taking advantage of the act to fill them out properly. The state has set aside $2,000,000 to furnish to veterans the opportunity to purchase farms, homes and home sites. The veterans' welfare board, created under the act, may purchase for sale to a veteran land for agricultural purposes not exceeding $7500, or a home site not exceeding $5000; provided, however, that no veteran who has taken advantage of the Cal. veterans' welfare act or of educational opportunities furnished by any act adopted at the 44th session of the legislature; provided, further, that no veteran shall receive the benefits of the act who would thereby become the holder of farm land exceeding $7,500 in value or of a home or home site over $5000; provided, further, that in any sales preference must be given to veterans who were wounded or disabled while members of the militia. Watch Japan,' Says Phelan, Now in Orient SHANGHAI, Nov. 26—Former U. S. Senator James D. Phelan, here en route to Egypt, after studying conditions in Japan and northern China, declared the U. S. "must watch Japan." 6"Unless Japan is restricted, China is doomed and the open door becomes a farce. Japan says she must expand. This is tamouflage. She has undeveloped, unpopulated lands in Korea and Formosa. Japan's ambition is to be self-sufficient and to acquire territory." ANAHEIM ELKS TO PLAY BALL AGAIN Anaheim Elks' championship baseball team has been reorganized and will get into the game again. It had been planned to start with Santa Monica Elks here tomorrow but theaysiders could not arrange it. They will probably be the opposition a week from Sunday. Pete Hax of Fullerton has relinquished the burdens of management and Billy Knott has been elected to that role. Chas. Goff will act as secretary. Buster Callan, the snappy catcher, will probably continue as captain. Some of the games may be played in the new Anaheim city park where City Manager Steward was last night instructed by city council to level off ground for a baseball field. GRAB $12 AND 5 R The biggest booze capture in co.'s enforcement of the prohibition yesterday at Irving Crossing by co. Following receipt of word from O. C. Macomber, federal prohibition agent in San Diego to be on the lookout for two seven-passenger autos, a Studebaker and Cadillac, Sheriff C. E. Jackson sent Deputies Stewart, Ballard and Jaynes to Irvine Crossing where the two cars were apprehended. Those in charge of the cars gave the names of C. Smith, J. H. Harris, Cora Harris, his wife, and Doris Meldonaid. Search revealed the cars carried 309 gallons of whiskey valued at from $12,000 to $15,000. Filled with whiskey were two copper-lined trunks made to fit between the seats; four suit cases lined similarly, and copper-lined reservoirs in place of springs at back of rear seats. The sheriff went to the assistance of the deputies, the officers later taking the cars and prisoners back to San Diego. The captives showed little concern about their arrest. They did not say where they were going. Officers believe they are professional rum-runners from across the border. CEMENT MEN BEAT purpose not exceeding $7500, or a home site not exceeding $5000, provided, however, that no veteran who has taken advantage of the Cal. veterans' welfare act or of educational opportunities furnished by any act adopted at the 44th session of the legislature; provided, further, that no veteran shall receive the benefits of the act who would thereby become the holder of farm land exceeding $7,500 in value or of a home or home site over $5000; provided, further, that in any sales preference must be given to veterans who were wounded or disabled while members of the military or naval forces of the U.S. and otherwise qualified. Any person or realty firm may list within California with the board any real estate therein for the price at which the same will be sold. The veteran will be required to make his residence on the land or homesite purchased. After making the initial payment of at least ten per cent of the selling price in the case of a farm or five per cent for a home, the balance shall be paid within 40 years with interest at five per cent. FIVE MEN CHARGED WITH MAIL HOLDUP TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Nov. 26. Three white men and two negroes charged with holding up an Illinois Central passenger train and robbing the mails at Paxton Hills, Nov. 7, are under arrest here today. They are to be given a hearing before the U.S. commissioner after which it is planned to take them to Illinois for identification. NEWSPAPER BURNED IN ATLANTA FIRE AUGUSTA, Ga., Nov. 26.—After a four-hour battle firemen today succeeded in bringing under control the most disastrous fire in the history of Augusta. The Harrison building and the Johnson building, two big steel and masonry buildings, had been gutted by the flames, which started at two o'clock in the Harrison building. The Augusta Chronicle building was believed a total loss, the Abilson hotel was badly burned, Stohrer's drug store was a total loss and other business firms were hit hard. The loss was variously estimated, some declaring it would reach $2,500,000, while others placed it as low as $1,500,000. No loss of life was reported. Harding Exonerates Accused Governor WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.—President Harding was closed for a long while with Governor E. Mont Kelly, accused in a petition of having carrupted the administration of Porto Rico. Reilly will resume his official work and the President declared his purpose not exceeding $7500, or a home site not exceeding $5000, provided, however, that no veteran who has taken advantage of the Cal. veterans' welfare act or of educational opportunities furnished by any act adopted at the 44th session of the legislature; provided, further, that no veteran shall receive the benefits of the act who would thereby become the holder of farm land exceeding $7,500 in value or of a home or home site over $5000; provided, further, that in any sales preference must be given to veterans who were wounded or disabled while members of the military or naval forces of the U.S. and otherwise qualified. Any person or realty firm may list within California with the board any real estate therein for the price at which the same will be sold. The veteran will be required to make his residence on the land or homesite purchased. After making the initial payment of at least ten per cent of the selling price in the case of a farm or five per cent for a home, the balance shall be paid within 40 years with interest at five per cent. FIVE S. F. OFFICIALS KILLED IN WRECK * LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26.—An inquest was expected to be held in Wickenburg, Arizu, late today on the bodies of the five Santa Fe officials who were killed when a motor inspection car in which they were riding was derailed and overturned late yesterday. W. H. Oliver, assistant chief engineer from the Los Angeles offices, was among the dead, and J. E. McNeill, also of this city was one of the four who suffered injuries. ASKS SHORT STAY TO SEE HUSBAND, BABY LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26.—Application for a 10-day stay of execution in the case of Mrs. Louise L. Peete, convicted of the murder of Jacob Charles Denton and dented by the state supreme court a petition for a rehearing of her case was to be made today by Attorney W. Joseph Ford, counsel for the imprisoned woman. This application was to be filed with the supreme court, it was said, that the woman may have an opportunity to see her husband and baby before going to San Quentin. The decision of the supreme court was unanimous. No written opinion was handed down. RUSH CLEARING OF OREGON MAIN LINE PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 26.—Augmented wrecking crews worked many hours today in an effort to clear the main line of the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Co. Trains were being detoured. Service on the Spokane, Seattle and Portland was at normal. The passenger train which had been held near Lyle, Wash., by the snow, reached this city late last night with all aboard safe. CYANIDE FATAL TO EASTERN VISITOR James Maley, 43, a bachelor, brother of Pat Maley, superintendent of the Amalgamated Oil Co. at Brea, who has been in So. Cal. eight months from his West Virginia home, died from the result of going into a room in a Los Angeles hotel which had been fumigated with cyanide. His body was brought to the Angus McAulay funeral center from Sunday. Pete Hax of Fullerton has relinquished the burdens of management and Billy Knott has been elected to that role. Chas. Goff will act as secretary. Buster Callan, the snapper catcher, will probably continue as captain. Some of the games may be played in the new Anaheim city park where City Manager Steward was last night instructed by city council to level off ground for a baseball field. CEMENT MEN BEAT ANAHEIM LAUNDRY Anaheim Laundry bumped into some real bowlers in the LaShell Cement Co. team of the So. Calif. Major Bowling league last night at Long Beach. The locals lost three straight, desplays the fact they topled enough pins to have won many a series. The cement men piled up the big total of 3000. The score: LaShell Cement E. Payne ... 212 188 182 582 F. Howe ... 236 213 217 666 Cy Taylor ... 189 191 218 598 J. Bowen ... 183 208 212 596 C. Platt ... 189 202 168 558 Totals ... 1009 995 996 3000 Anaheim Laundry Raymond ... 175 181 202 558 Varner ... 170 187 167 524 Theodore ... 168 169 166 493 Heffner ... 198 173 203 574 Karam ... 208 134 169 511 Totals ... 919 834 907 2660 WIND UP SHIPMENT OF TOMATOES SOON W.J.Wallion, secretary of the Northern Orange-co Producer Growers Ass'n today reported that the association has shipped two cars of tomatoes this week, and had about 70 acres more in the foothills frontless belt to pack which will keep them busy next week. The market is tomatoes good, and if the frost had not destroyed so much of the crop the farmers would have reaped a good return. The Benchley Fruit Co., reports the shipment of four cars of walnuts. They expect to wind up the walnut season next week. PIONEER NEWSPAPER MAN IS STRICKEN LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26.—W.S. Clark, better known to ploneers of Southern California as "Uncle Billy," was confined in the Seaside hospital at Long Beach today suffering from a stroke of paralysis that has left him without the use of his legs. Mr. Clark is one of the oldest newspaper men of California. For many years he has been a resident of Long Beach, having come to the coast when that city was only a town of 500 population. MARRIAGE LICENSES Fred E.Woods, 21, Santa Ana, and Harding Exonerates Accused Governor WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.—President Harding was closed for a long while with Governor E. Mont Relly, accused in a petition of having carrupted the administration of Porto Rico. Reilly will resume his official work and the President declared his confidence the trouble in Porto Rico would be smoothed away. STOFFEL SELLS RESIDENCE The A. M. Wright Real Estate Co. announces the sale of the home of Lambert Stoffel on the northeast corner of Broadway and Claudina-sts. to Mrs. Hoskins and Mrs. Johnson. HOOD Attorney Clyde Bishop, of Santa Ana, today had instructions from the Santa Ana board of education to prepare the necessary legal papers for a bond election of $250,000 for the new school buildings in Santa Ana, the issue to be submitted to the voters at the time approval is asked by the city council of an issue approximating $350,000 for the proposed construction, jointly with Anaheim, of an outfall sewer to the ocean. Powler. Insurance. Columbia records at Austin's. Appointments Are Made by Governor SACRAMENTO, Nov. 26.—A list of appointments which covered the entire state was today made public by Governor Stephens. As trustee of the Whittier State school to succeed the late W. E. McVey, R. D. Kennedy was appointed. Charles L. Neumiller was allowed to remain in office for another term as a member of the state board of prison directors. CYANIDE FATAL TO EASTERN VISITOR James Maley, 43, a bachelor, brother of Pat Maley, superintendent of the Annaligamated Oil Co. at Brea, who has been in So. Cal., eight months from his West Virginia home, died from the result of going into a room in a Los Angeles hotel which had been fumigated with cyanide. His body was brot to the Angus McAulay funeral parlor in Pullerton last night. The body will be sent to West Virginia Monday for interment. WOMEN POLICE TO BOSS N. Y. TRAFFIC NEW YORK, Nov. 26.—The women police reserves of the city 2200 in number, will report for active duty Monday and will remain until the end of the milk strike, it was announced today by Rodman Wanamaker, special deputy police commissioner. HEAVY GALE HALTS COAST SHIPPING SAN DIEGO, Nov. 26.—Shipping along the coast of Lower Calif. was harried today by the heavy gale which halted the unloading of cargo at Ensenada, according to reports from the crew of the motorship Gryme, out of Magdalena bay. MESSENGER ROBBED; BANDITS ESCAPE ST. LOUIS Nov. 26.—Four bandits today reld up and robbed a messenger of the St. Louis Refining Co., wholesale jewelers, of diamonds valued at $60,000 and escaped. DIPHTHERIA EPIDEMIC SACRAMENTO, Nov. 26.—Despite the bulletin from the state board of health stating the diphtheria epidemic had passed the crisis, the wary watch upon the schools of California had not relaxed today. Taxif Phone 153 or 736-2415 and 7 passenger cars, officer, United Cigar Niore. MAN IS STRICKEN LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26.—W. S. Clark, better known to pioneers of Southern California as "Uncle Billy," was confined in the Seaside hospital at Long Beach today suffering from a stroke of paralysis that has left him without the use of his legs. Mr. Clark is one of the oldest newspaper men of California. For many years he has been a resident of Long Beach, having come to the coast when that city was only a town of 500 population. MARRIAGE LICENSES Fred E. Woods, 21, Santa Ana, and Rose Dahm, 19, Tustin. Albert Hessemer, 43., Santa Ana, and Denna Countiss, 30, Bristol., Virginia. John Williams, 55, Santa Ana, and Emma J. Schaefer, 42, Los Angeles. William Lee Salisburg, 47, and Ethel Lillian Halliday, 39, both of Santa Ana. Gus II. Eberlein, 47, Santa Ana, and Louisa A. Oberbauer, 35, Long Beach. Licensed in San Diego: Fry-Shaw, LeRoy Chester Fry, 32, San Diego, to Lucile Shaw, 23, Santa Ana. U. S. TROOPS LEAVE GERMANY FOR HOME COBLENZ, Germany, Nov. 26.—The transport Cantigny was reported to have sailed from Antwerp for Hoboken today with 11 officers and 600 American enlisted men aboard, the first group of U.S. troops from the army of occupation to sail for home. They were expected to arrive in New York Dec. 7. RICKENBACKER TO FLY TO AERO BALL LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26.—Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, well-known aviator and World War Hero, will come to Los Angeles from Detroit via airplane to attend the Ambassador for the night of Dec. 8. PLANE USE GROWS More than four times the amount of merchandise was imported into Great Britain by airplane in the last three months of last year than in the corresponding period in 1919. Fowler. Insurance. Western Friends — It May Bring Them to Anaheim, the Fastest Growing City in Oceania in Dealer TY This Paper, believeth, people and desires better than their conconfidence. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR AB $12,000 BOOZE D 5 RUM RUNNERS booze capture in the history of Orangetion of the prohibition laws was made late Crossing by county officers. COUNCIL DISCUSSES CITY HALL PLANS The regular meeting of Anaheim trustees was held last night, instead of Thanksgiving night. The new city hall was discussed and it was decided to call a special meeting of the board Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock to have an informal discussion of the matter, at which time the building plans will be threshed out. The bid of the Curtis Edwards Co. for a one and one half ton truck for $2,030 was accepted. An ordinance prohibiting garages within the residential districts, not including, however, the parking of cars on vacant lots, was introduced and passed the first reading. The insurance policy for compensation of city employees was accepted. A certified copy of the resolution passed by the Santa Ana city council to cooperate with Anaheim in the establishment of an outfall sewer was received, read and filed. A leave of absence was granted Judge Howard from Dec. 3 until Dec. 20, during which time Judge Hassen GOOD ROADS LAW MAY HELP JOBLESS WASHINGTON, Nov. 25. — The final enactment into law of the federal aid good roads law is expected, in the opinion of members of congress and others active in bringing about this legislation, to quicken activities along highway development lines to a point where it will prove a prime factor in relieving unemployment. Plans to this end have already been made by several states. RAISE LESS THAN HALF FOR RED X Victor La Mont, chairman for the Fifth Annual Roll Call of the Red Cross, reports that out of the quota fixed for Anaheim this year, $600 less than half has been accounted for. He has left at the Chamber of Commerce rooms a number of receipt books, buttons, window posters and requests action. "I cannot understand why we should be asked to see people for this one dollar a year subscription which is undoubtedly the best investment in America, especially because the physical condition of our returned soldiers are making a more insistent demand yearly on the resources of this great American work," says LaMont. AN BEAT LAUNDRY bumped into the LaShell in the So. Calif., last night at local lost three fact they top have won many men piled up. The score: 188 182 582 213 217 666 191 218 598 208 212 596 202 168 558 995 996 3000 LAUNDRY 181 202 558 187 167 524 169 166 493 173 203 574 134 169 511 834 907 2660 PMENT DES SOON secretary of the produce Growers that the associates of tomatoes about 70 acres roostless belt to them busy next them tomatoes is and not destroy the farmers good return. Co. report the walnuts. They walnut season WSPAPER TRICKEN v. 26.—W. S. no pioneers of "Uncle Billy," outside hospital suffering from that has left him legs. Mr. Clark newspaper men years he has big Beach, hav- when that city population. ENSES Santa Ana, and An ordinance prohibiting garages within the residential districts, not including, however, the parking of cars on vacant lots, was introduced and passed the first reading. The insurance policy for compensation of city employees was accepted. A certified copy of the resolution passed by the Santa Ana city council to cooperate with Anaheim in the establishment of an outfall sewer was received, read and filed. A leave of absence was granted Judge Howard from Dec. 3 until Dec. 20, during which time Judge Hassen of Buena Park, will take the place of Judge Howard. City Manager E.-O. Steward was instructed by the board to clear land sufficient for a ball park on the new city park on No. Lemon street. A communication was received from the League of the Southwest, giving a brief hint of the program that will be given at the big meeting of the league in Riverside Dec. 8, 9 and 10, when the developments on the Colorado river will be discussed. Secretary of Interior Fall, of Washington, will be there, as will also Herbert Hoover. The governors of Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, Lower California, and Sonora, are also expected as well as numerous congressmen and prominent men from the Southwest. It is expected to be the greatest meeting of its kind in the history of the southwest. There was also a communication from the Public Power League on the same subject, which said that there would be a hearing on the Colorado river project before Secretary Fall in Sandiego on Monday, Dec. 12, following the meeting in Riverside. It was also urged that Anaheim take out a membership in the League of the Southwest, which would cost $25, and that they select a delegate to represent them at the meeting with voting powers. The membership was taken, and Mayor Stark will act as the delegate. There was also a similar communication from the Mayor of Riverside inviting the Anaheim board to attend the meeting. The invitation will be accepted. Plans for the Elliott-Anderson tract at the corner of Santa Ana and Citron-sts was referred back for proper bond, and requirement will also be made that streets and alleys be cleared of trees. The Griggs court plans on So. Los Angeles street was also referred back with instruction as to what would be required. The agreement with Mrs. Mitchell for the cutting of the curbs on West Center-st. opposite the California theatre for the use of her vacant lot for the parking of cars was accepted. City Manager Steward reported that he had sold the house in the city park for $560 to William Dykeman. The authorizing of "bus stope" on the corners for the new Anaheim Transit Go. was discussed, but no definite action was taken. I cannot understand why we should be asked to see people for this one dollar a year subscription which is undoubtedly the best investment in America, especially because the physical condition of our returned soldiers are making a more insistent demand yearly on the resources of this great American work," says LaMont. "It seems a little hard that a few workers should be called upon each year to impress upon the citizenship the importance of their co-operation. I trust that all who have not received buttons, will wait for a worker to solicit them, but walk into the C. of C. off ice and get their button and receipt from Miss-Elsie Persson during the next week. "We have had to extend our campaign until Nov. 30th but we must have it out of the way by that time." MARSHAL FOCH LENDS ATMOSPHERE TO ART NEW YORK, Nov. 26.—It is a far cry from the roof to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, but one must get about in New York. It was easy to think of the equal of the institution of French academies because of the presence of that greatest Frenchman, Marshal Foch. He participated in the ceremonies incident to the laying of the corner-stone of the permanent home of the academy at 1551st street, just east of the Drive. To do him honor, as many notables as we could scrape up were present; personages like William Milligan Sloane, the Right Reverend William T. Manning, Robert Underwood Johnson, and Brander Matthews, spoke. The inspiration of this momentous event is best expressed in the Academy's language. "To safeguard the best in America's past. To uphold the best in America's future." JAP RULER QUITS IN SON'S FAVOR TOKIO, Nov. 26.—In the very midst of the most vital diplomatic conference ever participated in by the foreign representatives of Japan, this nation changed rulers today. Yoshihito virtually stepped down from the throne and Prince Hirohito his son became regent-emperor in his place. The change was made because the father, in failing health and with a weakened mentality, could no longer discharge the exacting duties of his exalted position. FUN, MUSIC, CAPERS AT ROOF GARDEN NEW YORK, Nov. 26.—After long threatening, Mr. Ziegfeld Jr., has reopened his door. The beautiful ladies are present again, encouraged by the ridiculous antics of Joan Angeles street was also referred back with instruction as to what would be required. The agreement with Mrs. Mitchell for the cutting of the curbs on West Center-st. opposite the California theatre for the use of her vacant lot for the parking of cars was accepted. City Manager Steward reported that he had sold the house in the city park for $560 to William Dykeman. The authorizing of "bus stops" on the corners for the new Anaheim Transit Go, was discussed, but no definite action was taken. SLAYS SISTER-IN-LAW FOR FIFTY DOLLARS CHICAGO, Nov. 26.—Thomas Catherwood confessed today, according to police of the Fillmore-st station, that he had murdered his sister-in-law, Mrs. Betty Sharples, 21 and her unborn babe, for $50—the small sum she hoarded to buy baby clothes and Christmas gifts. Mrs. Sharples was strangled to death in her home yesterday after she had prepared breakfast for Catherwood and while she was sewing tiny garments for the babe she expected soon.-Her body was found last night when her husband, Charles S. Sharples, returned from work. HUNT FOR BANDITS WHO SHOT FIREMAN ROSEVILLE, Cal., Nov. 26.—Four bandits who shot F. L. Harrington aged 22, a railroad fireman, were hunted by the sheriff's office today. Harrington is dying in a hospital here. The robbers were reported to have obtained $350 cash and a great many gems from the 20 men held up in the saloon where Harrington was wounded last night. Woman Gets Divorce From Careless Man LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26.—Peter Charlson, a merchant, was only a grown-up boy, judging by the testimony of his pretty wife, Katherne Charlson, who declared her husband became enraged when she or the children suggested he wash his neck and ears. Mrs. Charlson told her story to Judge Summerfield today, and he granted her a divorce. FUN, MUSIC, CAPERS AT ROOF GARDEN NEW YORK, Nov. 26.—After long threatening, Mr. Ziegfeld Jr., has reopened his door. The beautiful ladies are present again, encouraged by the ridiculous antics of Leon Errol and the wise drolleries of Will Rogers. The opening was a celebration indeed, and more of fun and dance and music and capers generally were indulged in than the average person thinks can be had after midnight. The midnight roof is the barometer of New York life. Just at this point it seems to have reached blood heat. ASKED TO MAIL THEM EARLY The school children have been asked by the U.S. Postmaster General to carry home the message to their parents for them to mail all their Christmas packages early in order to give Uncle Sam an opportunity to deliver them on time. The packages must be securely wrapped, with the name of the sender as well as the one to whom the package is sent. ALL LIBRARY BOOKS WILL BE FUMIGATED Miss Elizabeth Cainon, Anaheim city librarian, today urged all books be returned to the library Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1 and 2, for fumigation. The building will be closed for fumigation and repairs, reopening December 9. DISTURBER FINED $5.00 Mrs. Camila Moreno was arraig before Judge Howard this month and finned $5 for disturbing the A. P. Corona was also arraigned on the charge of having lights, and fined $5. There were a number of fie offenders, but they mandel and sent on the Witman, Eyesight Sp. If it's from Witman...