oc-plain-dealer 1921-12-17

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH: November, 1921 $ 268,937 November, 1920 54,450 11 Months, 1921 1,197,326 11 Months, 1920 571,800 VQL. XXV—NO. 116 3159 CARS OF FRUIT ARE SHIPPED 150 Cars in Excess of Estimates on Crop Made August Last Year Illustrating how close to original estimates the actual orange crop of the district came for the year ending Oct. 31, it was ascertained today that total shipments from all of the houses, both those of associations connected with the California Fruit Growers Exchange, and those of independents totaled 3,159 carloads as compared with a predicted 3,000. An additional dozen carloads was shipped for nearby consumption by one house. Of this 3,171 the Anaheim Orange & Lemon and Anaheim Citrus Fruit associations shipped 2,056; the independents, consisting of the Anaheim Co-operative Orange Ass'n, Stewart Fruit Co., and Randolph Marketing Co. 1,115. The last named has only one house which ships oranges. Only 160 carloads of navels, or thereabouts, out of the total was shipped. This means that this district offers practically no competition in the growing of navel oranges to the northern orange belt, although the latter's production of Valencias comprises a large, though minor fraction of its aggregate crop. The local navel orange production is steadily diminishing. Germans Build Plane for America PARIS, Dec. 17.—The council of ambassadors has authorized Germany to construct the largest Zeppelin in the world for the U.S., it was learned here today. The air monster is to be built by German experts and will sail across the Atlantic when completed. It is to replace the share of the U.S. in Zeppellins destroyed in German hangars in 1919. BOYS PLEAD GUILTY TO BEACH SLAYING Robert Rosser, 15 and Charles Handy, 16, accused of the murder of Mrs. Anna May Rickett of Long Beach, at Anaheim Landing Nov. 1, yesterday withdrew their denials of guilt and pleaded guilty to a charge of first degree murder. Judge Z. B. West fixed Wednesday, at 9 a.m. as the time for pronouncing judgment. The change of pleas was made after a contence between the boys, their attorney A.W.Rutan, and District Attorney A.P.Nelson. As a result of the change in pleas, preparations for their trial were dropped. Both of the boys face a sentence of life imprisonment, which the law provides for defendants under 18 years of age who are found guilty of first degree murder. The two young prisoners will be able under the law to ask for parole after serving eight years. BIG SAVING GROWTH TARIF With Removal Over Quarter Saved for A More than a quarter dollars will be saved house associations on oranges shipped calendar year, folio of the three per cent of ten per cent in citrus fruits by exact figures, so far mated, will be $3 notice of the abolition reached the Anahei Ass'n this morning fornia Fruit Grower ager W.H.Schurganization alone we The saving on entire district is by imum estimate of averaging 400 box cut in rate per which applies for it is based further ing the next calendar ponding to shipment from Nov. 1, 1921. Allowing 100 carling the recent would be a different in freight charges since EDISON CO. LOWERS RATE VOLUNTARILY To voluntarily reduce electric lighting charges one cent per kilowatt hour, of from the present maximum rate of nine cents to eight cents, a reduction of eleven per cent affecting one hundred sixty thousand consumers outside of the city of Los Angeles, the So. Calif. Edison Co. has just filed new lighting schedules with the State Railroad Commission. District Manager W. L. Dunnling has received advice from Vice President S. M. Kennedy, of the filing of these new schedules which, when approved by the Railroad Commission, will become effective from and after Jan. 1, 1922. In his communication to District Manager W. L. Deeming concerning the proposed rate reduction, Vice President Kennedy says: "In order to do as much as possible toward reducing the cost of living, the So. Cal. Edison Co. has been aiming to make a reduction of rates for some months past. "It is true that there has not been any reduction in the cost of labor, as the company has maintained its scale of wages to employees, but on the other hand, there has been an increase in the efficiency of labor which has helped materially in reducing costs of operation, making possible the reduction in rates just announced." As the change in lighting rates after serving eight years. COUNTRY-WIDE GRID BANQUET PLANNED A football banquet without equal in the history of athletics in this county is to be given in honor of the Santa Ana high school football team by the Excelsior Creamery Co., of Santa Ana. It is to be given at St. Ann's Inn at a date not yet selected. Twenty football men, including managers, high school principals and a few civic representatives from each of five high schools—Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim Fullerton and Huntington Beach—are to be invited by C. F. Heil, president of the company. Well known football men of a number of large colleges are to be on hand to give football talks. Among them, it is planned will be Sheriff Trager of Los Angeles an old-time Stanford hero. H. C. POOR JOINS STEWART FRUIT CO. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Johnston, with daughters Misses Lucile and Margueritte, will leave by auto next Thursday morning for Willows, Glenco, where they will visit another daughter, Mrs. A. C. Nygaard. During Johnston's absence H. C. Poor will be acting manager of the Stewart Fruit Co. He will be an assistant to the manager from then on. Poor was associated with Johnston in the Redlands district for about ten years. He will bring his family here first of the year, occupying a house at So. Los Angeles-st and Broadway which he has obtained. TOOL DRESSER AT BEACH IS INJURED P. H. Schnabel, 25 a tool dresser for the Miley Oil Co. of Huntington Beach, was painfully injured when his hand became entangled in a pipe-cutter in use at the rig. The thumb and index finger of left hand were mangled and amputation of these members was found necessary. Schnabel was treated at the Santa Ana community hospital. BOY SCOUT TROOP WILL TAKE HIKE Anabeim Boy Scout Troop No. 1 will start in celebrating the Xmas holidays Monday by taking a hike up the Santa Ana river. The boys will walk up the riverbed, the complete after serving eight years. The saving on shirts entire district is by imum estimate of averaging 400 box cut in-rate per which applies for it. It is based furthering the next calendar ponding to shipment from Nov. 1, 1921. Allowing 100 car ing the recent week would be a different in freight charges since The official state change to its mem initial lines have an cent reduction in fruit crisus fruits, effect of January 1st. On a box of orange is $1.4978. The action in the freight, proximately 15 cents $69.30 per car. "We are advised cent war tax which ed on freight bills tinned as of January derstand that we will on any freight bill and payable up to $100 per cent and the discontinuance cent war tax on free total reduction on our transportation markets." President Kennedy says: "In order to do as much as possible toward reducing the cost of living, the So. Cal. Edison Co. has been aiming to make a reduction of rates for some months past. "It is true that there has not been any reduction in the cost of labor, as the company has maintained its scale of wages to employees, but on the other hand, there has been an increase in the efficiency of labor which has helped materially in reducing costs of operation, making possible the reduction in rates just announced. "As the change in lighting rates will become effective almost immediately, and during the darkest period of the year, it will mean a considerable lowering of the lighting bills of all consumers on the Edison system. "Our experts are making a thorough investigation and comparison of power schedules for service to agricultural and industrial consumers, and it is expected that some interesting and substantial reductions will be announced in these classes of service in the very near future. "In the readjustment of its rates, it is the company's desire to eliminate any inequalities which may have developed during the past year's operation, and to so arrange the new schedules that they will be satisfactory to all classes of consumers." TEACHER DIES FROM BURNS LAST SUNDAY Funeral services were held this afternoon for Miss Alice Clausen, who died at the Santa Ana community hospital, as the result of burns received last Sunday morning when her bath robe became ignited from an open gas heater. Miss Clausen was preparing to take a bath Sunday morning at her home, 1509 North Main, when she sustained the injuries which caused her death last night. She had lighted the gas heater to warm the bath room and in passing by the open stove her gown caught fire. She was enveloped in flames instantly. THE THERMOMETER At the City Power House Minimum 60 at 7 a.m. Maximum 70 at 1 p.m. Witman, Eyesight Specialist. BOY SCOUT TROOP WILL TAKE HIKE Anabeim Boy Scout Troop No. 1 will start in celebrating the Xmas holidays Monday by taking a hike up the Santa Ana river. The boys will walk up the riverbed, the complete trip being planned for ten miles. John McKim, scoutmaster, will accompany the boys, who will take along a plentiful supply of eats. MEET IN SO. AMER.; UNITE AGAIN HERE Mrs. B. M. Walsh and E. J. Walsh are guests of Dr. W. M. Chambera south of the city. The two met Dr. Chambers in South America. They are now touring the United States. Yesterday they visited the packing house of the Anabeim Orange and Lemon Ass'n. ORANGE LEGION ELECTS The annual election of officers of Orange Post, American Legion resulted as follows: Commander, H. G. Upham; 1st vice, Henry Meehan; 2nd vice E. C. Baab; adjutant-treasurer, O. E. Dinis; sergeant-at-arms, A. Nordeen; historian, W. S. Lentz. CHURCH, FEDERATION ELECTS Dr. F. W. Slabaugh was elected president of the Santa Ana Federated Brotherhood of Churches. J. R. Mayer was elected vice president and J. C. Gilbank secretary. George A. Barrows is the new treasurer. WASSUM SLOWLY IMPROVES Howard Wassum, supervisor from the fifth supervisorial district, who has been ill of pneumonia, has recovered sufficiently to sit up a little each day. He expects to be able to take short drives next week and possibly to come into town on business. MARRIAGE LICENSES Albert P. Mathle, 69, and Lucinda Stull, 66, both of Anabeim. George A. Heinemann, 20, and Clara Marie Hauptmann, 18, both of Olive. Driver Lurch of claims that the truth light was left stand die of the road and he was unable to avoid the collision. Ever he said, succeed the direction of the so that a head on co-ed. The right front of the Crown macar rear of the truck, body of the former None of the pass jured beyond a few severe shaking up. CHARGE 51-MINUTE SPEED CONTROL Accused by Motorson Myers with speed 51 miles an hour, Huntington Beach appears next Wednesday J. B. Cox, who is fortable habit of all sentences to all 50-mile Hanby is said to to the officers where he was late for an o friend in Santa Ana Clayton Taylor, or R. B. Coronado, of by Motorcycle Office were said to be trailing mile rate. They are court Wednesday. CONG. SWINGBACK BAY IMPROVEMENT Congressman Philp resentative of this day Santa Ana at 10 a.m went direct to Newport has been deeply inter development of the bay been working with ests with a view to recognition of the prairie Upon his return Swing will go to San Antonio's and learn what Austin's Music Store Witman, Eyesight AIN DEALING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, December 17, 1921 BIG SAVING TO GROWERS IN TARIFF CUT With Removal of War Tax, Over Quarter Million Saved for Anaheim More than a quarter of a million dollars will be saved by local packing house associations in freight charges on oranges shipped during the next calendar year, following the lifting of the three per cent war tax and cut of ten per cent in the freight rates on citrus fruits by the railroads. The exact figures, so far as can be estimated, will be $268,000. Official notice of the abolishment of the tax reached the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Ass'n this morning from the California Fruit Growers Exchange. Manager W. H. Schureman said his organization alone would save $76,000. The saving on shipments from the entire district is based upon a minimum estimate of 3350 carloads, averaging 400 boxes per car and a cut in rate per box of 20 cents, which applies for "most" markets. It is based further on shipments during the next calendar year corresponding to shipments during the year from Nov. 1, 1921 to Oct. 31, 1921. Allowing 100 carloads for loss during the recent windstorm, there would be a difference of only $8000 in freight charges saved. The official statement of the ex- Takes Potatoes and Dishes For Another LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17.—Behind a divorce suit on grounds of desertion there was revealed by the testimony the story of a husband who was alleged to have left his wife for another woman and to have taken even the potatoes and dishes from his home. Morn G. Culbenkin was the husband and the wife, who was granted a divorce by Judge Summerfield, was Minnie Culbenkin. "Has he contributed to your support since he left?" inquired Judge Summerfield after the plaintiff told of her husband leaving her. "Not a penny. He even came back after he had left and took what potatoes, dishes and other things there were in the house and went to living with another woman." PANORAMA FEATURE OF '22 ORANGE SHOW If the custom of other years is followed, local packing associations will not have exhibits, or a community exhibit at the annual National Orange Show in San Bernardino, Feb. 17-27. Action has not yet been taken by the organizations here. This is the twelfth show to be held. An Orange-co exhibit, however, will probably be held as usual. A distinctive feature this year of the show, according to the program, which reached here today, will be a CLOSE NO GOTHA NEW YORK, Dec. 17.—The ment secret service was at work dozen quarters of Europe today least dozen who are believed with Wolfe Lindenfeld in the Order Arrests of Men Implicated by Story of Suspect in New York Lindenfeld is reported to have made a full confession and Burns detectives all over America, as well as agents of foreign powers have been communicated with and are cooperating in shutting the jaws of the gigantic mantrap which is expected to bring to justice the plotters responsible for the sudden sweep of death which staggered all Christendom when an express wagon loaded with high explosive was touched off in New York's most crowded financial district. No definite details would be given out until William J. Burns, head of the government bureau of investigation at Washington, is ready to make a statement. But Lindenfeld has been arrested in Warsaw and the details of his confession have been cabled to Burns and his ales. organization alone would save $76,000. The saving on shipments from the entire district is based upon a minimum estimate of 3350 carloads, averaging 400 boxes per car and a cut in rate per box of 20 cents, which applies for "most" markets. It is based further on shipments during the next calendar year corresponding to shipments during the year from Nov. 1, 1921 to Oct. 31, 1921. Allowing 100 carloads for loss during the recent windstorm, there would be a difference of only $8000 in freight charges saved. The official statement of the exchange to its members says: "The initial lines have announced a 10 per cent reduction in freight charges on citrus fruits, effective on shipments of January 1st. The present freight on a box of oranges to most points is $1.4978. The anticipated reduction in the freight, therefore is approximately 15 cents per box or $69.30 per car." "We are advised that the 3 per cent war tax which has been assessed on freight bills will be discontinued as of January 1st. We understand that the war tax will apply on any freight bills which are due and payable up to midnight. Dec. 1st." "This 10 per cent freight reduction and the discontinuance of the 3 per cent war tax on freight bills means a total reduction of 20 cents per box on our transportation costs to most markets." MRS. HAZEL M. VOLZ SUES FOR DIVORCE Mrs. Hazel M. Volz, now of Anaheim, today filed suit for divorce at Santa Ana from Leo P. Voltz, of McKenney & Volz, pharmacists of Fullerton and Brea. They have one son, Leo P. Volz Jr., three. They were married Dec. 9., 1915, and were separated Nov. 30. Among other charges alleged in her complaint she says Volz threw her from an auto. EXPRESS TRUCK AND STAGE IN COLLISION A new bus of the Crown stage line was damaged, and the driver and several passengers were shaken up about midnight when it crashed into the rear of a Boulevard Express truck, near Buena Park. Driver Lurch of the stage bus, claims that the truck, without rear light was left standing in the middle of the road and that in the fog he was unable to see it in time to avoid the collision. He did, however he said, succeed in changing the direction of the passenger car so that a head on contact was avoided. The right front wheel and fender of the Crown machine struck the rear of the truck, and caused the body of the former to telescope. None of the passengers was injured beyond a few bruises and a severe shaking up. OF '22 ORANGE SHOW If the custom of other years is followed, local packing associations will not have exhibits, or a community exhibit at the annual National Orange Show in San Bernardino, Feb. 17-27. Action has not yet been taken by the organizations here. This is the twelfth show to be held. An Orange-co exhibit, however, will probably be held as usual. A distinctive feature this year of the show, according to the program, which reached here today, will be a panorama to extend entirely around the tent back of the fruit racks. A series of mission arches will be used to bring out the panorama, which with the fruit in the background will suggest the romance of California. In the industrial department every accessory of the citrus industry will be shown, together with household appliances and an automobile show. An attendance of at least 200,000 is expected. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Urbita Springs Park. At the Elks' clubhouse on Tuesday morning, the 21st, a citrus fruit growers' convention will be held under the direction of Dr. J. T. Barrett, director of the Citrus Experiment Station at Riverside. There are more than 30 classes of exhibits, with prices ranging from $500 for the highest winner in the sweepstakes down to nominal sums in certain other classes. SPECIAL ELECTION FOR ELSTON OFFICE SACRAMENTO, Dec. 17. — A special election in the Sixth district will be called by Governor William D. Stephens to select a successor to the late Congressman J. A. Elston of Berkeley, who committed suicide. IVORY BALLS TAKEN FROM CLUB ROOMS Three ivorybillard balls were reported to the police as stolen from the Mother Colony club, corner of S. Lemon and Chestnut-sts, yesterday. It is that children swiped them for playthings. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. — The House adjourned yesterday out of respect for Representative John A. Elston of California, whose body was found in the Potomac river. ADMINISTER ESTATES Letters of administration over a number of Orange-co estates have been issued by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams, as follows: to Alberta Andrews over the estate of M. A. Andrews; to Clara Cline Richey over the estate of W. A. Cline; to Emma Eteen over the estate of L. V. Steen; to Lulu Harispe over the estate of Joseph Harispe; to Leonard Goss over the estate of Sarah A. Goss; to Florence Blackmore over the estate BAKERSFIELD, Cal., Dec. 17. — Primed for the game and with the chance to fight for the prep school championship of California the prize, the football elevens of Bakersfield and Santa Ana high school clashed here this afternoon. Bakersfield was the favorite, both in betting odds and cheering, but there was an undercurrent of doubt. Bakersfield was football wild this afternoon. Stores were closed; crowds were on the street corners arguing even more than the day the election of Wilson or Hughes was in doubt and even the surrounding oil fields seemed deserted. A delegation of So. Calif., football fans occupied a portion of the stands and cheered for the Santa Ana squad. After this game the winner has another battle for the state title. The Bakersfield squad average 160 pounds to the man. The backfield avail. BELIEVED KILLING DONE FOR REVENGE GLOBE, Ariz., Dec. 17. — That the murder of Henry L. Christensen, local automobile man, and the attempted suicide of Miss Alma Smith, who claims to be a cousin of Clara Smith Hammon, in a hotel room here was a final attempt of the girl for vengeance after an alleged blighted love affair was the belief of the police here today. Miss Smith, who was seriously wounded, has been unable to give her version of the affair, Police authorities are trying to obtain a detailed statement from her. Following the shooting hotel attaches forced the door of the room and found Christensen dead and Miss Smith lying at his side wounded and with a revolver in her hand. Christensen, who was married, was arrested recently on Mann act charges preferred by Miss Smith. He was subsequently released. The police believe that Christensen came to Miss Smith's room for a "final meeting" and that the meeting culminated in the fatal shooting. According to a statement of Sheriff Blake Driver Lurch of the stage bus, claims that the truck, without rear light was left standing in the middle of the road and that in the fog he was unable to see it in time to avoid the collision. He did however he said, succeed in changing the direction of the passenger car so that a head on contact was avoided. The right front wheel and fender of the Crown machine struck the rear of the truck, and caused the body of the former to telescope. None of the passengers was injured beyond a few bruises and a severe shaking up. CHARGE 51-MILE CLIP IN SPEED COMPLAINT Accused by Motorcycle Officer Vernon Myers with speeding his car at 51 miles an hour, Roy Hanby of Huntington Beach, is scheduled to appear next Wednesday before Justice J. B. Cox, who has the uncomfortable habit of allotting 10-day jail sentences to all 50-mile speeders. Hanby is said to have explained to the officers when arrested, that he was late for an engagement with a friend in Santa Ana. Clayton Taylor, of Pasadena and R. B. Coronado, of Vallejo arrested by Motorcycle Officer H. S. Warner, were said to be traveling at a 45 mile rate. They are also due in court Wednesday. CONG. SWING VIEWS BAY IMPROVEMENTS Congressman Phil D. Swing, representative of this district, arrived in Santa Ana at 10 a.m. today and went direct to Newport harbor. Swing has been deeply interested in the development of the harbor and has been working with Orange-co interests with a view to securing federal recognition of the project. Upon his return from the harbor Swing will go to San Bernardino for a visit with his mother. Tuesday he is to speak before the Rotary club in Santa Ana at noon, and before the Fullerton Realty board in the evening. An unusual Christmas offer for Ford owners. Call at George Dunton's and learn what it is. Austin's Music Store, 30¢ E. Center Witman, Eyesight Specialist. ADMINISTER ESTATES Letters of administration over a number of Orange-co estates have been issued by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams, as follows: to Alberta Andrews over the estate of M. A. Andrews; to Clara Cline Richey over the estate of W. A. Cline; to Emma Eteen over the estate of L. V. Steen; to Lulu Harispe over the estate of Joseph Harispe; to Leoonard Goss over the estate of Sarah A. Goss; to Florence Blackmore over the estate of John T. Cowling; to Jessie A. Armstrong over the estate of C. E. Armstrong over the estate of C. E. Armstrong; to Minna A. Smith, over the estates of John Smith and Wilbur Smith. Superior Judge Z. B. West issued letters of administration over the estate of Nellie Hunt to E.G. Chandler. Petition of Mary Sharpe to probate the will of Sarah Salter, was tenency interest of Kitty Richter, deceased in Santa Ana property, was terminated on petition of Henry Richter. DUMP BOOZE INTO SEWER During the progress of a little job of house-cleaning they were doing, Fullerton police consigned to the sewer the contents of sundry bottle of mixtures taken from boot-leggers and home-brew artists during several weeks past. There were several quarts of the stuff, in all, including some imitationgin, alleged wine that had "mother" on the top, like vinegar, and a variety of other concoctions thought to be good for admission to the morgue, there being out a half pint of real liquor in the outfit, according to the connoisseur of the party. NEW SANITARIUM PATIENTS New patients admitted at the Anaheim sanitarium include: C. Christensen, Garden Grove; Robert McDonnell, Anaheim; John McDonnell, Anaheim; Ford Alexander, Whittier; C.C.Winslow, Anaheim; Fred Hunter, Anaheim; Miss Gertrude Allen, Garden Grove. An unusual Christmas offer for Ford owners. Call at George Dunton's and learn what it is. ELSTON OF California, whose body was found in the Potomae river. Following the shooting hotel attaches forced the door of the room and found Christensen dead and Miss Smith lying at his side wounded and with a revolver in her hand. Christensen, who was married, was arrested recently on Mann act charges preferred by Miss Smith. He was subsequently released. The police believe that Christensen came to Miss Smith's room for a "final meeting" and that the meeting culminated in the fatal shooting. According to a statement of Sheriff Kinsey, the killing of Christensen grew out of the jilting of the Smith woman by Christensen last November when he was married in Phoenix to Miss Florence M. Rooney of San Diego, Cal. RAISE $5000 FOR ORANGE SHOW FUND Co-operation is expected throughout the county, says Secretary Malcolm Fraser, in the work of obtaining funds for the Valencia Orange Show, to be held here probably the last week in May, 1922. Twenty men now are canvassing, and have gotten approximately one-third of the total pledged by the C. of C., $15,000. Subscriptions are purely loans, he said, and pay 7 per cent. This year there was rain four out of five days of the show, which was held May 17-21. Next year the dates will be set a week ahead to avoid the possibility of rain, Fraser said. TRAFFIC BOOSTED BY SHOPPING DAY Traffic on the Center-st. line of the Anaheim Transit Company increased 7 1/2 per cent yesterday, Shopping Day. MAN FALLS DEAD NEW YORK, Dec. 17—Prosper Caluwaer, aged 68, fell dead while tearfully thanking a group of women for financial aid. OPEN BIDS PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17—Bids were open today for the obsolete U.S. battle cruisers Maine, Missouri and Wisconsin. DENVER, Colo., Dec. 17—A gentle snow was falling in the Rockies of Montana and Wyoming today. DEALER MAGE COUNTY 1921 TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR HOSE NET ON REDS IN BOTHAM BOMB PLOT ORK, Dec. 17.—The dragnet of the governservice was at work all over America and a says of Europe today, closing its grip upon at who are believed to have been implicated Lindenfeld in the Wall street bombing. Of Men Implicy of Suspect in York reported to have confession and Burns or America, as well eign powers, have died with and are cutting the jaws of strap which is exo justice the plotfor the sudden which staggered all in an express wagnigh explosive was New York's most district. Details would be William J. Burns, gernment bureau of Washington, is a statement. But been arrested in details of his concled to Burns Immediately upon receipt of the cabled message, Burns conferred with Attorney General Daugherty and following this conference the sweeping orders to secret service operatives were sent out. While first reports indicated that only two of the major plotters still remain in America — the others being now in Europe — scores of those implicated in a minor way are expected to be tracked down. Lindenfeld has been under surveillance by the department of justice for some time and has been suspected in connection with the bomb plot, William J. Burns stated today. Burns said that he could not discuss the case until he had received complete details from Sylvester Coagrove, agent of the department of justice in Warsaw. From a high source in the de- partment of justice it was learned that Lindenfeld is not considered one of the men who drove the dynamite wagon or planted the bomb. Offers Self For Sale to Aid Family LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17.—Paul G. DeVere of 1841 Quest, has appealed to Postmaster P. P. O'Brien to act as auctioneer and "sell him to the highest bidder, man or woman." According to the strangest letter perhaps ever received by the postoffice department, DeVere has determined to place himself on sale in order to provide for his six little children and a wife who requires an operation to restore her health to a normal condition. FATHER CONVINCED BURCH IS INSANE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17.—Arthur C. Burch must go to an asylum, never to return home until he is cured, if he is acquitted of the murder of J. Belton Kennedy by reason of his alleged insanity, according to a statement made today by his father, the Rev. W. A. Burch. GRID TEAMS BATTLE eraged 155 pounds and the line 164 pounds. Following is the lineup: Bakersfield Pos. Santa Ana Hanning ... L. E. R. Armstrong Red May ... L. T. R. Bell Hansen ... L. G. R. Best Carey ... C. Cravath Brite ... R. G. L. Ev. Best Pletcher ... R. T. L. Lebard Lewis ... R. E. L. Stark Loustalot ... Q. B. Wilcox Shaffnit ... R. H. L. Knight Green ... L. H. R. Williams Giraud ... F. B. Cock The first quarter ended scoreless. Early in the second quarter Bakerfield scored two touchdowns, and kicked goal twice, making the score: Bakerfield 14, Santa Ana 0. At the end of the third quarter the score remains the same. KILLING CAR REVENGE Dec. 17.—That the L. Christensen, lo, and the attempt Alma Smith, who in Clara Smith room here was a girl for vengeable blighted love relief of the police was seriously unable to give her sir, Police author obtain a detailed shooting hotel at door of the room seen dead and Miss side wounded and her hand was married, suitly on Mann act by Miss Smith. He released that Christen-Smith's room for and that the meet-the fatal shooting statement of Sher. ANAHEIM WILL HAVE CAR IN ROSE PARADE P. G. Alen, who was decorator for the first Valencia Show here, has been asked by the C. of C. to plan the decorations for an automobile which will be entered by Anaheim in the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena on New Year's Day. The annual pageant will be even finer than last year, it is expected. Secretary Fraser and the executive committee will examine designs shortly. Anaheim won a special prize in last year's parade. INVOLVE CLAN IN SLAYING 3 POLICE ARDMORE, Okla., Dec. 17.—The Ku Klux Klan was accused of being involved in the death of Joe Carroll, Joe Smith of Wilson, Okla., and C. G. Sibs, Ardmore policeman; whose bullet-riddled bodies were found near Wilson, in a statement issued today by Assistant County Attorney Hodges. HALT SOVIET SUIT PLAN NEW YORK, Dec. 17.—When the appellate court here reversed a recent decision, the declaration was made th Russian soviet government could not sue for equity in the United FATHER CONVINCED BURCH IS INSANE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17.—Arthur C. Burch must go to an asylum, never to return home until he is cured, if he is acquitted of the murder of J. Belton Kennedy by reason of his alleged insanity, according to a statement made today by his father, the Rev. W. A. Burch, "My son is insane—almost hopelessly insane," Dr. Burch said, "He is not our Arthur any more. In fact, he hasn't been our boy for years and if he is acquitted at his trial we will take him before the lunacy commission immediately to have him confined in a proper institution." Dr. Burch added that he still maintains his son is insane altho he is more convinced, after hearing the prosecution's evidence that Burch did not kill Kennedy. "I have never believed that Arthur committed this crime and the evidence produced by the prosecution, riddled with discrepancies, has only strengthened my belief in his innocence," Dr. Burch said, "But my belief in his innocence does not change my belief that he is insane and that an asylum is the proper place for him. "If he is acquitted by reason of insanity it will be hard to overcome the natural desire to take him home with me but, as I have said, he isn't our Arthur any more and the most considerate thing we can do is to put him where he belongs." MACHINE GUNS TURNED ON RIOTERS BELFAST, Dec. 17.—Machine guns were turned on rioters here early today during the heaviest outburst of disorders since the armistice became effective. There was heavy firing in twenty widely separated parts of the city. A police lorry that was rushing to the scene of disorders was fired on. The occupants turned machine guns on the rioters. GERMANY TOLD SHE MUST BE SPECIFIC PARIS, Dec. 17.—The interallied reparations commission today sent a reply to Germany's note announcing she could not pay the January and February indemnity installments. The commission said the allies could not consider Germany's situation until Berlin states that exact amount of currency Germany can turn over and the plans that are made for the future. The commission says it is surprised at the generalities and un- SLAYING 3 POLICE ARDMORE, Okla., Dec. 17.—The Ku Klux Klan was accused of being involved in the death of Joe Carroll, Joe Smith of Wilson, Okla., and C. G. Slbs, Ardmore policeman; whose bullet-riddled bodies were found near Wilson, in a statement issued today by Assistant County Attorney Hodges. HALT SOVIET SUIT PLAN NEW YORK, Dec. 17.—When the appellate court here reversed a recent decision, the declaration was made that Russian soviet government could not sue for equity in the United States. U. OF I. ALUMNI HONORS LECTURER LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17.—The University of Iowa Alumni association will give a dinner at the Union League club, 255 South Hill street, next Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock in honor of President W. A. Jessup and President Emertus Thomas H. McBride. Dr. Jessup will be in Southern California lecturing before the teacher's institutes. Dr. MacBride will spend some weeks in Southern California for climatic reasons. TO AID 1000 VETS SACRAMENTO, Dec. 17.—Secretary Robert Smith of the California Veterans' Welfare board today announced that 1000 ex-service men in the state will positively be helped by his organization. COMBINES IMPLEMENTS An Illinois inventor's motor farm implement plows, harrows and cultivates the soil in one trip over it by the operation of several fork-like attachments. HOG CHOLERA ON INCREASE KANSAS CITY, Dec. 17.—Department of agriculture experts here announced today that the great hog and corn belt of the Middle West is reporting more hog cholera than at any time since 1914. BUILDING PERMITS G. R. Brenner, frame residence and garage, at 721 So. Los Angeles-st., cost $1000. J. H. Cole, frame store at 119 E. Alberta-st., cost $1000. A. Mathes, frame garage, at 847 S. Lemon-st., cost $100. MUST BE SPECIFIC PARIS, Dec. 17.—The interalled reparations commission today sent a reply to Germany's note announcing she could not pay the January and February indemnity installments. The commission said the allies could not consider Germany's situation until Berlin states the exact amount of currency Germany can turn over and the plans that are made for the future. The commission says it is surprised at the generalities and unprecision of the German announcement. SHIP KERN-CO COTTON TO CZECHO-SLOVAKS BAKERSFIELD, Dec. 17.—Completion of a shipment of 150 bales of Egyptian long staple cotton from Kern-co to Czecho-Slovakia has been made. The cotton was sent to Los Angeles harbor by motor trucks. WIDOW OF PAPER MAGNATE IS DEAD SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.—Mrs. Theresa Zellerbach, widow of the founder of the Zellerbach Paper Co., is dead in New York City, according to a private telegram received here today. POLICE START SEARCH KANSAS CITY, Dec. 17.—The sheriff's office and police detectives today began a search for Dorothy Mulhuron, aged 7 who mysteriously disappeared while on her way to school from her home at 4425 Stephenson ave., Belvedere Gardens. SHOP TODAY 6 More Shopping Days Before Xmas!