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BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH: November, 1921 $ 263,087 November 1920 54,450 11 Months, 1921 1,197,826 11 Months, 1920 571,800 VOL. XXV—NO. 112 WOMAN IRWIN MEETS CHRISTMAN AT JAIL Local Garage man, After Again Greeting Former Employe, Still Mainlains He's Crazy L. S. Irvin, former employer of George Christman, alias George St. Jean, saw the self-confessed woman slayer at the Los Angeles county jail yesterday for a few moments. Irvin made no offer to help him, and said this morning he will not do so until he asserts the facts concerning Christman's connection with the crime. Irvin insists the man's real name is Christman, which he called himself while in Anaheim last spring, and that St. Jean is the alias. The Los Angeles county police seem to be of Golden, Demo P. M., G. O. P. Appointee It takes a pretty good politician to hold the job of postmaster under a Democratic administration, and then when the G. O. P. takes charge, to grab another appointment. But, then, Jack Golden, the guy who reads your postcards over at Buena Park, is the last word in politicians, 1921 model. Recently the Buena Park postoffice was boosted to third class with salary pump to $1600. We wouldn't say it was on account of Jack's efficiency; it would go to his head. Whatever the cause, that $1600 brot to the minds of several envious persons about the park that the postmaster was a Democratic Jack when he'd oughta be a G. O. P. elephant. But to no avail. Jack's approval by the civil service commission came last night. We hand it to you, Jack! MORE HERE NO. Anaheim Wi Oranges T Northern C Season The Anaheim o trict, including ac outside the Califor Exchange, will 1921-22 season as entire northern according to estin upon actual figure W. Sandilands, ma heim Orange and I Sandilands decla thern district, af cent of its navals, finds that the esti L. S. Irvin, former employer of George Christman, alias George St. Jean, saw the self-confessed woman slayer at the Los Angeles county jail yesterday for a row moments. Irvin made no offer to help him, and said this morning he will not do so until he ascertain the facts concerning Christman's connection with the crime. Irvin insists the man's real name is Christman, which he called himself while in Anaheim last spring, and that St. Jean is the alias. The Los Angeles county police seem to be of a different opinion. They think Christman is the alias. Irvin said Christman was fleshier than while in town, but looked as if his nerves were rather on end from the third degree to which he has been subjected. Christman also avoided looking Irvin squarely in the eye, says Irvin. The manager of the Alexander garage talked with several of the deputies who have been attached to the case. The latter uniformly were of the opinion that Christman had lied repeatedly, and that this mainly explains the conflict in names, accounts, etc., in connection with the events leading up to and following the murder in New York. Irvin still thinks Christman is crazy, but he isn't so convinced of it as to cease keeping an open mind on the subject. Irvin's visit came after the trip to San Juan Capistrano, where Deputy Sheriffs Harry Wright and Steve Strong endeavored to clear up the identity of the girl, whom Christman variously describes as Leona or Grace Mansfield or Mayfield. Christman's story here of going off to visit the Foster girl, daughter of a well-to-do rancher in Capistrano Irwin discredits. Irvin said the girl had driven into the garage of J. Sickner in Capistrano to have her car fixed up, and because she was good looking, Christman may have taken a fancy to her. But she never encouraged him, and the two, so far as he knows, never were at all intimate. SHATTERS TALE OF DOUBLE MURDER LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13.—George Christman, enigma county jail prisoner, who asserted he killed two girls was questioned today by Deputy sheriffs Wright and Strong in an attempt to clear up the muddle caused by Christman's evidently false stories. Confronted with proof that one of the girls he claimed he killed, Grâce Ortex, is working here as a waitress, and that the other girl, Leona Mayfield, is married to a man named Gordon and is living in a nearby city, Christman persisted in his story. He was held on an auto theft charge when he made his wild statements. MARRIED 3 WEEKS, SEEKING RINORCE ATTEMPT TO HOLDUP GASOLINE STATION The Orange-co Oil Co.'s station at South and South Los Angeles streets probably would have been robbed last night if Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Leasa had not arrived home just when the thief was about to enter the place. Mrs. Leasa is the sister of the agent, L. W. Baggett. There was no cash and little is in the station to be carried off. Leasa saw a man step from in front of the door and run to the other side of the building. When the Leasa car approached in a semi-circuit about the building the fellow ran off almost in front of the couple. He wore an overcoat and light cap and was about five feet, ten inches high. Leasa called police headquarters and officer O. B. Baxter arrived in record time. J. C. Morgan, who lives on South street, just back of the Leasa house on South Los Angeles, said that he had repeatedly seen men loitering about the station at night, and one night followed one for two or three blocks as he made off. CHICAGO PRISON FUGITIVES TAKEN HARTFORD, Wis., Dec. 13.—Men answering the description of Tommy O'Connor, Chicago gunman, and his two pals, who broke jail Sunday, were in custody here today. They are being held awaiting the arrival of Chicago police. "Lucky Tommy" O'Connor, with a price on his head and facing the noose Thursday, was safe in the "port of missing men" today. Efforts of 5000 Chicago policemen and detectives all over this section to catch O'Connor, who stuck up the Cook county jail with a revolver smuggled into jail in a pork chop sandwich and escaped, were futile. Police Chief Fitzmorris stated he believed O'Connor, an underworld leader, would never be captured. MYSTERY SEALING OF YAP CABLE DENIED WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—Formal denials of the report that the Yap-Guam cable had been mysteriously sealed within the past week was made by the state department today. It was announced that the Yap-Guam cable had never been opened. Weber managed from the ropes with and legs were bound ed the gag. He teled MARRIED 3 WEEKS, SEEKING DIVORCE The wedding took place in Santa Ana Nov. 19. On the fourth day after the wedding he smashed a victoria record. On the fifth day after the wedding he borrowed $175 from her; said he wanted it for an investment, but he gambled it away. On the sixth day, he smashed her sister's ukulele. On the 11th day he called her naughty names. On the 20th day he came home drunk in the wee, small hours of the morning. She did not pack her clothes and go home to mother, but that was because they had been living with her parents since the wedding. She did have him arrested, however, and placed in jail. She refused to let him come back and now she is suing for divorce. The foregoing is a record of a three weeks' marriage taken from a divorce complaint of Ruby Anna Weaver, of Fullerton, filed thru her attorneys, Allen & Lyon, against Merlyn Charles Weaver. He is an attache of the Fullerton club and is manager of the club's cigar and candy stand. The speed record between the marriage certificate and the divorce action thus established is not challenged by anything in the files of the Santa Ana courts. The bride cites the groom's accusation that she was "an idiot and had no sense." Cruelty is alleged in the complaint as her grounds for divorce. They were married in Santa Ana on Nov. 19 and they separated last Friday, Dec. 9. Her suit for divorce was on file in superior court three days later, thus keeping up the rapid pace which characterized the romance. Weaver is 22 years old, she is 20. Masquerade dance at Olive tomorrow night. Heffner's orchestra. MYSTERY SEALING OF YAP CABLE DENIED WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—Formal denials of the report that the Yap-Guam cable had been mysteriously sealed within the past week was made by the state department today. It was announced that the Yap-Guam cable had never been opened since the time it was sealed when taken over from Germany. Several weeks ago the state department announced that negotiations were in progress with Japan to rite opening of this cable during the armament conference, but these negotiations were never consummated. GRAND JURY WANTS OFFICERS REMOVED WATERLOO, Iowa, Dec. 13.—As a result of the report of the grand jury, which was called to investigate vice conditions in this city, oustet proceedings have been begun against Mayor N. W. Frisbie and Chief of Police H. H. Young today. The mayor has engaged counsel to fight his removal. The grand jury returned 40 or 50 indictments, in addition to recommendation for removal of the heads of the city administration. FIX CENTER OF U.S. MINING INDUSTRY WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—Persons living in the state of Illinois, about ten miles south of the city of Springfield, were surprised to learn that their place of residence is the "center of population" of the mining and quarry industry of the country. The federal bureau of mines is authority for the statement that tSpringfield lspractically the "center" of the great American mining industry, which is larger than that of any other nation. DRASTIC ARMY CUTS WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—The United States army is 50,000 below the minimum strength required for national safety, according to the annual report of the chief of staff made today. Witman, Eyesight Specialist. LOS ANGELES, binding and gagging night at the 321 West Elighth street today, a daring yegg safe in the place wishing on in astonishment. After taking $70 for red receptacle, the year on Weber's hand and fingering, according to Detoey Toomey of the police. Weber managed from the ropes with his legs were bound ed the gag. He telephoned headquarters and told story of the hupd. Weber told the police tered the cafo shortly to do some janitor who leased a bucket and a moth their customary placing some chairs on an to the rear of the p "nitro" bandit, attiring coat, cap and apron, shind a partition and to put up his hands. According to Weber he was bound an NAME S. P. M. STEAMSHIP W. E. Swain has local representative German Lloyd Stearn whose steamer, the Seeb Feb. 11 from Bremen from New York. Other two-week intervals will line has been out of before the war ended. Swain is agent for Pacific lines here. ATTEMPT TO GRAND MASTER T. L. Hoag, secretaryholm Lodge No. 207 trying to get Grand D.E Burke of Los Angeles side at the installation.The date selected w suit the Grand Master. DR. JONES' ESTATE An estate of $45,000 Dr. C. J. K. Jones, died Dec. 7, according-ed at Santa Ana today will Citrus property re-000 and personal prop totals $4000." AIN DEAL READING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, December 13, 1921 MORE FRUIT HERE THAN NO. CAL. Anaheim Will Ship More Oranges Than Entire Northern Citrus Belt Next Season The Anaheim orange-growing district, including acreages both in and outside the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, will ship during the 1921-22 season as many boxes as the entire northern California district, according to estimates based largely upon actual figures obtained by G. W. Sandilands, manager of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Association. Sandilands declares that the northern district, after moving 85 per cent of its navals, the principal crop, finds that the estimate made by the The Anaheim orange-growing district, including acreages both in and outside the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, will ship during the 1921-22 season as many boxes as the entire northern California district, according to estimates based largely upon actual figures obtained by G. W. Sandilands, manager of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Association. Sandilands declares that the northern district, after moving 85 per cent of its navals, the principal crop, finds that the estimate made by the exchange, 1,028,000 boxes of navels and 764,800 of valencias is far too high. It is so much more than the actual number of boxes that the estimated 1,400,000 boxes for the Anaheim district may even exceed its total. More than two thirds of the oranges from the Anaheim district are handled through the exchange. The 1921-22 crop of the northern district, including both navals and valencias, falls far below that of 1920-21, even figuring the actual crop as up to estimates, which it is not. The production last year was 1,264,339 of navels and 664,709 of valencias. This is more than 100,000 boxes ahead of the 1921-22 estimated total. The Anaheim district in 1920-21 shipped 1,275,000 boxes. This will be the first decrease, however, in five years for the total shipments of the northern California district. In 1917-18 shipments were navels, 581,047 1-2; valencias, 198,185 1-2; 1918-19, 726,471 and 337,635, respectively; 1919-20, 918,324 and 453,914 1-2. The northern belt suffered a bad frost, to which it is much more liable than the southern, and this accounts partly for the falling below estimates. TUBERCULAR VETS. GO TO ARIZ., CLAIM WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—Senator Ashurst of Arizona has demanded that the government make provision to care for the many ex-service men who have flocked to his home state in hope of curing themselves of tuberculosis. BINDS WATCHMAN AND CRACKS SAFE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13.—After binding and gagging Joe Webber, night man at the Manhattan cafe, 321 West Eighth street, at 4:50 a.m. today, a daring yeggman blew open a safe in the place with Webber looking on in astonishment. After taking $70 from the shattered receptacle, the yeggman placed $5 on Weber's hand and left the building, according to Detectivis Davis and Toomey of the police flying squadron. Weber managed to free himself from the ropes with which his arms and legs were bound and then removed the gag. He telephoned detective boys, especially G. M., who will narrowly miss celebrating the eleventh anniversary of his connection with the laundry as proprietor. He bought it of John Fisher in December 1910. It was largely through his efforts that the present building was equipped so well and the business built up. BUENA PARK CLUB WILL HELP NEEDY An embroidery club of Buena Park, which was anxious to contribute Christmas cheer for some deserving family, looked about them in their own locality first, but could find none whom they felt were really needy and unable to secure for themselves the necessities. So, bent upon helping someone, they inquired of the Plain Dealer Santa Claus editor and were furnished with the required information. It is a good recommendation for a community when there are no needy families to be found. EDISON IN FAVOR OF GAS AND SUBS ORANGE, N. J., Dec. 13.—Thomas A. Edison believe that the United States should continue its experiment with submarines and poison gases. "If some one started an argument," declared the famous inventor here today, "we would be ready." The authorities of Bridgeport, Conn., are trying to find the cause of the mysterious death of Dr. Elizabeth L. Dadom, whose body was found on a road at Fairfield early on the morning of Dec. 3. The buxom physician, who was 29 years old, is said to have been with an auto party on the night of her death. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13. — After binding and gagging Joe Webber, night man at the Manhattan cafe, 321 West Eighth street, at 4:50 a.m. today, a daring yygman blew open a safe in the place with Webber looking on in astonishment. After taking $70 from the shattered receptacle, the yygman placed $5 on Weber's hand and left the building, according to Detectives Davis and Toomey of the police flying squadron. Weber managed to free himself from the ropes with which his arms and legs were bound and then removed the gag. He telephoned detective headquarters and told the remarkable story of the holdup. Weber told the police that he entered the cafe shortly after 4 a.m. to do some janitor work and he noticed a bucket and a mop were not in their customary places. After stacking some chairs on a table, he went to the rear of the place where the "nitro" bandit, attired in a white coat, cap and apron, stepped behind a partition and commanded him to put up his hands. According to Weber's statement, he then was bound and gagged. NAME S. P. MANAGER STEAMSHIP AGENT W. E. Swain has been appointed local representative for the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, whose steamer, the Seydylitz, will sail Feb. 11 from Bremen and March 1 from New York. Other sailings at two-week intervals will follow. The line has been out of operation since before the war ended. Swain is agent for the Southern Pacific lines here. ATTEMPT TO BRING GRAND MASTER HERE T. L. Hoag, secretary of Anaheim Lodge No. 207 F. & A.M., is trying to get Grand Master Samuel E. Burke of Los Angeles to preside at the installation of officers. The date selected will be one to suit the Grand Master's convenience. DR. JONES' ESTATE $45,000 An estate of $45,000 was left by Dr. C. J. K. Jones, of Orange, who died Dec. 7, according to petition filed at Santa Ana today to probate the will. Citrus property represents $41,000 and personal property and cash totals $4000. BUILDING PERMITS Trudeon & Wilcox, frame dwelling at 204 E. Broadway, cost $2500. C. E. Douglas, frame garage and temporary dwelling at 523 E. Broadat., cost $1600. THE THERMOMETER At the City Power House Maximum 70 at 2 p.m. Minimum 36½ at 7 a.m. An unusual Christmas offer for Ford owners. Call at George Dunton's and learn what it is. EDISON IN FAVOR OF GAS AND SUBS ORANGE, N. J., Dec. 13—Thomas A. Edison believe that the United States should continue its experiment with submarines and poison gases. “If some one started an argument,” declared the famous inventor here today, “we would be ready.” It is just as well to be prepared.” BUENA PARK ROAD OPEN AGAIN TODAY The two and one-half mile stretch of road from Buena Park to the Anaheim-rd, which has been closed for re-surfacing for two weeks, was opened to traffic today, much to the delight of the patrons of the highway. INSURANCE EXPIRES, CAR IN COLLISION The Dort car of W. B. Holland, local grocer, was slightly damaged this afternoon on N. Los Angeles-st in a collision with a Chalmers driven by Charles Yaeger of Fullerton. Holland's insurance in the Auto Club of So. Calif. had expired. LEGION WILL NAME OFFICERS TUESDAY Anaheim Post No. 72 American Legion, will nominate officers next Tuesday evening. The installation will follow on Tuesday, Jan. 3. OLIVE BALL TOMORROW NIGHT A masquerade ball will be held tomorrow night in Anaheim hall. Heffner's orchestra will furnish the music, featuring "Curly" Heard, who played at the Marine Cafe, Balbon, the past summer. A good time is assured, and a large crowd is anticipated. AT ANAHEIM SANITARIUM New patients at the Anaheim Sanitarium include: C. R. Baldwin, Fullerton; Lila Scott, Santa Ana; Mrs. J. Cochron, Anaheim. An unusual Christmas offer for Ford owners. Call at George Dunton's and learn what it is. ealer GE COUNTY WHEN THRU WITH DEALER, MAIL, IT FRIENDS—IT MAY BID TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST ING CITY IN ORANGE-CO. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR ED ALIVE PHYSICIAN FIND BEAUTY SLAIN IN RESIDENCE AT POMONA Attacked by an unidentified man, who first drugged her and then bound her so tightly that the cords penetrated the flesh of her wrists, Mrs. J. T. Swain, popular and pretty young Pomona business woman was left lying in a stupor while her assailant set fire to her home and place of business and burned her to death early today. The motive of the crime is a mystery. Not only did the murderer try to obliterate all traces of his crome by burning Mrs. Swain's home, but he also fired the adjoining offices and warehouses of the Hinman Fuel and Feed Co. The fire resulted in destruction of the buildings, causing a total loss of $75,000. Mrs. Swain did not give up the struggle for life until she had made a frantic attempt to escape from her terrible fate. She succeeded in dragging herself to the locked door of her home in spite of her drugged condition. There she evidently fainted and Eight of Family Burned to Death DETROIT, Dec. 13. — Eight persons are reported to have been burned to death this morning when a fire, caused by a kerosene explosion, swept a residence, two and a half miles south of Woodward-ave on the Not only did the murderer try to obliterate all traces of his crome by burning Mrs. Swain's home, but he also fired the adjoining offices and warehouses of the Hinman Fuel and Feed Co. The fire resulted in destruction of the buildings, causing a total loss of $75,000. Mrs. Swain did not give up the struggle for life until she had made a frantic attempt to escape from her terrible fate. She succeeded in dragging herself to the locked door of her home in spite of her drugged condition. There she evidently fainted and was unable to unlock the barrier to the street and safety. The fire marked the second attempt to take Mrs. Swain's life, according to the Pomona police, for a similar attempt to burn her property while she was asleep was made last Friday night. At that time, the police say, Mrs. Swain was also drugged but awakened in time to summon the fire department and the blaze was extinguished before heavy damage had been done. The following day, Saturday, she received a mysterious note which read: "I failed to get you last night, but I will get you the next time. I never let anyone treat me that way and get away with it." Immediately upon receipt of the note Mrs. Swain went to Pomona police headquarters and turned it over to officers. She was submitted to a questioning but could give no explanation of the writer's reasons for the threat. According to the police, she knew of no one who held emity towards her nor could she think of any person with whom she had the slightest argument. The police held the note and began an investigation, but no suspicious characters could be found that might have been connected with the missive. Upon closing her store, which is called the "Fixit Shop," Mrs. Swain last night took her young child, Jessie Catherine, to the home of a neighbor, asking permission to leave her there for the night. In the conversation that followed, Mrs. Swain is said to have stated that she "felt that something might happen and she wanted Jessie out of danger." She was then asked to remain with her daughter, but she refused, saying: "No, I think I had better go home, for I want to protect my store." Mrs. Swain lived in the rear of her store building with her daughter, while her husband was in the East on a business trip. She returned to the store last night immediately after she had left her daughter and evidently retired in a short time. It was after midnight, apparently, when the murderer entered Mrs. Swain's home. He evidently was not discovered, as there was no signs of a struggle in the debris left in the wake of the fire. Apparently he entered Mrs. Swain's home, but he also fired the adjoining offices and warehouses of the Hinman Fuel and Feed Co. The fire resulted in destruction of the buildings, causing a total loss of $75,000. Mrs. Swain did not give up the struggle for life until she had made a frantic attempt to escape from her terrible fate. She succeeded in dragging herself to the locked door of her home in spite of her drugged condition. There she evidently fainted and was unable to unlock the barrier to the street and safety. The fire marked the second attempt to take Mrs. Swain's life, according to the Pomona police, for a similar attempt to burn her property while she was asleep was made last Friday night. At that time, the police say, Mrs. Swain was also drugged but awakened in time to summon the fire department and the blaze was extinguished before heavy damage had been done. The following day, Saturday, she received a mysterious note which read: "I failed to get you last night, but I will get you the next time. I never let anyone treat me that way and get away with it." Immediately upon receipt of the note Mrs. Swain went to Pomona police headquarters and turned it over to officers. She was submitted to a questioning but could give no explanation of the writer's reasons for the threat. According to the police, she knew of no one who held emity towards her nor could she think of any person with whom she had the slightest argument. The police held the note and began an investigation, but no suspicious characters could be found that might have been connected with the missive. Upon closing her store, which is called the "Fixit Shop," Mrs. Swain last night took her young child, Jessie Catherine, to the home of a neighbor, asking permission to leave her there for the night. In the conversation that followed, Mrs. Swain is said to have stated that she "felt that something might happen and she wanted Jessie out of danger." She was then asked to remain with her daughter, but she refused, saying: "No, I think I had better go home, for I want to protect my store." Mrs. Swain lived in the rear of her store building with her daughter, while her husband was in the East on a business trip. She returned to the store last night immediately after she had left her daughter and evidently retired in a short time. It was after midnight, apparently, when the murderer entered Mrs. Swain's home. He evidently was not discovered, as there was no signs of a struggle in the debris left in the wake of the fire. Apparently he entered Mrs. Swain's home, but he also fired the adjoining offices and warehouses of the Hinman Fuel and Feed Co. The fire resulted in destruction of the buildings, causing a total loss of $75,000. Mrs. Swain did not give up the struggle for life until she had made a frantic attempt to escape from her terrible fate. She succeeded in dragging herself to the locked door of her home in spite of her drugged condition. There she evidently fainted and was unable to unlock the barrier to the street and safety. The fire marked the second attempt to take Mrs. Swain's life, according to the Pomona police, for a similar attempt to burn her property while she was asleep was made last Friday night. At that time, the police say, Mrs. Swain was also drugged but awakened in time to summon the fire department and the blaze was extinguished before heavy damage had been done. The following day, Saturday, she received a mysterious note which read: "I failed to get you last night, but I will get you the next time. I never let anyone treat me that way and get away with it." Immediately upon receipt of the note Mrs. Swain went to Pomona police headquarters and turned it over to officers. She was submitted to a questioning but could give no explanation of the writer's reasons for the threat. According to the police, she knew of no one who held emity towards her nor could she think of any person with whom she had the slightest argument. The police held the note and began an investigation, but no suspicious characters could be found that might have been connected with the missive. Upon closing her store, which is called the "Fixit Shop," Mrs. Swain last night took her young child, Jessie Catherine, to the home of a neighbor, asking permission to leave her there for the night. In the conversation that followed, Mrs. Swain is said to have stated that she "felt that something might happen and she wanted Jessie out of danger." She was then asked to remain with her daughter, but she refused, saying: "No, I think I had better go home, for I want to protect my store." Mrs. Swain lived in the rear of her store building with her daughter, while her husband was in the East on a business trip. She returned to the store last night immediately after she had left her daughter and evidently retired in a short time. It was after midnight, apparently, when the murderer entered Mrs. Swain's home. He evidently was not discovered, as there was no signs of a struggle in the debris left in the wake of the fire. Apparently he entered Mrs. Swain's home, but he also fired the adjoining offices and warehouses of the Hinman Fuel and Feed Co. The fire resulted in destruction of the buildings, causing a total loss of $75,000. Mrs. Swain did not give up the struggle for life until she had made a frantic attempt to escape from her terrible fate. She succeeded in dragging herself to the locked door of her home in spite of her drugged condition. There she evidently fainted and was unable to unlock the barrier to the street and safety. The fire marked the second attempt to take Mrs. Swain's life, according to the Pomona police, for a similar attempt to burn her property while she was asleep was made last Friday night. At that time, the police say, Mrs. Swain was also drugged but awakened in time to summon the fire department and the blaze was extinguished before heavy damage had been done. The following day, Saturday, she received a mysterious note which read: "I failed to get you last night, but I will get you the next time. I never let anyone treat me that way and get away with it." Immediately upon receipt of the note Mrs. Swain went to Pomona police headquarters and turned it over to officers. She was submitted to a questioning but could give no explanation of the writer's reasons for the threat. According to the police, she knew of no one who held emity towards her nor could she think of any person with whom she had the slightest argument. The police held the note and began an investigation, but no suspicious characters could be found that might have been connected with the missive. Upon closing her store, which is called the "Fixit Shop," Mrs. Swain last night took her young child, Jessie Catherine, to the home of a neighbor, asking permission to leave her there for the night. In the conversation that followed, Mrs. Swain is said to have stated that she "felt that something might happen and she wanted Jessie out of danger." She was then asked to remain with her daughter, but she refused, saying: "No, I think I had better go home, for I want to protect my store." Mrs. Swain lived in the rear of her store building with her daughter, while her husband was in the East on a business trip. She returned to the store last night immediately after she had left her daughter and evidently retired in a short time. It was after midnight, apparently, when the murderer entered Mrs. Swain's home. He evidently was not discovered, as there was no signs of a struggle in the debris left in the wake of the fire. Apparently he entered Mrs. Swain's home, but he also fired the adjoining offices and warehouses of the Hinman Fuel and Feed Co. The fire resulted in destruction of the buildings, causing a total loss of $75,000. Mrs. Swain did not give up the struggle for life until she had made a frantic attempt to escape from her terrible fate. She succeeded in dragging herself to the locked door of her home in spite of her drugged condition. There she evidently fainted and was unable to unlock the barrier to the street and safety. The fire marked the second attempt to take Mrs. Swain's life, according to the Pomona police, for a similar attempt to burn her property while she was asleep was made last Friday night. At that time, the police say, Mrs. Swain was also drugged but awakened in time to summon the fire department and the blaze was extinguished before heavy damage had been done. The following day, Saturday, she received a mysterious note which read: "I failed to get you last night, but I will get you the next time. I never let anyone treat me that way and get away with it." Immediately upon receipt of the note Mrs. Swain went to Pomona police headquarters and turned it over to officers. She was submitted to a questioning but could give no explanation of the writer's reasons for the threat. According to the police, she knew of no one who held emity towards her nor could she think of any person with whom she had the slightest argument. The police held the note and began an investigation, but no suspicious characters could be found that might have been connected with the missive. Upon closing her store, which is called the "Fixit Shop," Mrs. Swain last night took her young child, Jessie Catherine, to the home of a neighbor，asking permission to leave her there forthe night. In this conversation that followed，Mrs.Swain is saidto have stated thatshe "felt that something might happenandshe wanted Jessie outof danger."Shewasthenaskedtoremainwithherdaughterbutsherefused,saying: "No，IthinkIhadbettergohome,forsuittoprotectmystore." Mrs.Swain livedintherearofherstorebuildingwithherdaughterwhileherhusbandwasintheEastonabusinesstript." Shereturnedtoconthestorelastnightimmediatelyaftershehadleftherdaughterandevidentlyretiredinahshorttime." ItwasaftermidnightapparentlywhenthemurdererenteredMrs.Swain'shome,theevidentlywasnotdiscoveredastherewasnosignofadisruptioninthedebrisleftinthewakeofthefire." ApparentlyheenteredMrs.Swainshome,theevidentlywasnotdiscoveredastherewasnosignofadisruptioninthedebrisleftinthewakeofthefire." EightofFamilyBurnedtoDeath DETROIT,Dec.13.-Eight persons are reportedtohavebeenburnedto deaththis morningwhena fire causedbya familyoftenmet death,theexplosiontrappingthefatherandsevenchildrensleepingonthesecond floor.Themother,sleepingonthefirst floor,managedtoescapewithherinfantson。 NEWFIRMOFFERSRELIEFTODAIRIES RescuefromthedistributorsassociationswhichitisclaimedarenotpayingproducersadueproportionofthepriceconsumersaregivingformilkatretailisseenbyanOrangecountyproducerintheprospective establishmentatLosAngelesofbighousenowableandplantoftheMutualCreameryCompanyofSaltLakeCity. Thecompany yesterday solda bigissueof8per centnotestotheFirstNationalBankofLosAngelesandtheLosAngelesTrust和SavingsBank.Theproducer talkedwithwhohasoneofthelargestherdsformileshereaboutsbecausebillabletosuchtheconcern,andtherebyno longerbe solelyatthermcetyofthedistributors.Thecompany manufacturesallsortsofdairinessproductsandshipsalloverthecountryandevenabroad。它hasseventeenplantsintheFarWest.Itsgrossbusinessinthelastfiveyears-was$2500000。It'sbestyearwasthelast. TheLosAngelesplantifbuiltasseems certainwouldprobablytakeitsoutputfrommostpartsOfcalifornia，aswellasnorthernArizona etc.RETRURNSFROMSANQUENTIN;PROBATION Basinganappealuponlettersfrom11ofthe jurorswho convolutedhimlastMarchonachargeofastatutoryoffenseagainstaSanta Ana girl.ClarenceCaldwell todaywas placedunderprobationforfiveyearsbySuperiorJudgeWEST.The latterhadgivenhima severelecturingforthecoursehehadpursuedatthrillwhenhepleasednotguiltyandattemptedtoshowtheirl女朋友wasprincipallytoblame.CaldwellwasreturnedfromSanQuentinaftera rulingbytheappellate courtwhenhechangedhisplea.tothatofguilty。 FOR I WANT TO PROTECT MY STORE." Mrs. Swain lived in the rear of her store building with her daughter, while her husband was in the East on a business trip. She returned to the store last night immediately after she had left her daughter and evidently retired in a short time. It was after midnight, apparently, when the murderer entered Mrs. Swain's home. He evidently was not discovered, as there was no signs of a struggle in the debris left in the wake of the fire. Apparently he entered Mrs. Swain's room, quickly rendered her unconscious with a drug, and then bound her wrists. No gag could be found and investigators claim that it is possible that he sat on Mrs. Swain's bed after he had bound her and waited for her to regain consciousness in order that he could talk with her. It is believed that he then left her trussed up in her bed while he went about the store and home and began firing the building. It was evident also that he intended to make sure that the flames would consume the entire building for an investigation revealed that he had gone next door and set the Hinman buildings on fire. Within a few minutes both buildings were veritable roaring furnaces. The fire department was called, but there was no chance of extinguishing the flames. The firemen succeeded, however, in subduing the blaze in the Swain home enough so that P.D. Sutherland and W.M. Conselman, Pomona newspaper men, succeeded in breaking down the door and rescuing Mrs. Swain. At that time she was still alive and a waiting ambulance rushed with her to a hospital. She died before she reached the hospital, however. Physicians discovered the thongs embedded in her wrists and also declared that she had been dragged. Mrs. Swain had attracted considerable attention among Pomona residents. She was considered a beautiful woman and when her husband went cast recently, she began wearing men's clothes while attending to her husband's business. An attempt was made to reach Mr. Swain today. An unusual Christmas offer for Ford owners. Call at George Dunton's and learn what it is. Masquerade dance at Olive tomorrow night. Helfner's orchestra. Basing an appeal upon letters from 11 of the jurors who convioted him last March on a charge of a statutory offense against a Santa Ana girl, Clarence Caldwell today was placed under probation for five years by Superior Judge West. The latter had given him a severe lecturing for the course he had pursued at the trial when he pleaded not guilty and attempted to show the girl was principally to blame. Caldwell was returned from San Quentin after a ruling by the appellate court when he changed his plea to that of guilty. page 1 BEET GROWERS MEET AT GARDEN GROVE Sugar beet growers of Orange-co. will meet at the Y. M. C. A. Garden Grove Wednesday morning, Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. The cost of production of beets will be discussed and a simple accounting system submitted by R.V.Wright, Farm Account Specialist of the College of Agriculture. Growers are asked to bring their pencils and note books. Decreasing the cost of production will be discussed. TWO FINED $10 FOR ASSAULTING PEDDLER Bernardino Castillo and Marcello Guirra of Cypress, paid $2.S. Howard, Justice of the Peace, fines of $10 each this morning for using their fists on A.Kosita, a wandering junk peddler."Too much home brew" is the way the judge explained the battery which took place a few days ago. Wm. Trana Jr. Cement Plc., 197-R-4 DON'T WAIT DO YOUR XMAS BUYING NOW! 10 More Shopping Days Before Xmas!