oc-plain-dealer 1922-01-05

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH: Year 1921 $1,254,373 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 870,980 No. of Permits 362 VOL. XXV—NO. 129 SANTA FIRE GAS COMPANY LAYS MANY MAINS So. Co.s Expends Many Thousands in Orange-co on High Pressure Lines So. Cos. Gas Co. is expending many thousands of dollars in the relaying of gas mains in Anaheim, Orange, Fullerton and other towns in northern Orange-co. High pressure mains are being substituted in certain sections, or pipe removed, scraped, tarred and re-stubbed in others. Several miles of main are being laid or re-laid in these cities alone. The latest piece of work here is the section from N. Palm to N. Lemon-st on W. Chartres. This will be finished now in a day or two, practiced all the pipe being in the L. A. Had More Storm Water Than Anaheim One of the San Diego papers published the same exaggerated account of flood conditions here as papers east. "Anaheim Two Feet Under Water" is one of the headlines on which Harry D. Kiley's eyes fell while he was marooned in the southern city in the midst of the storm. He hurried home on the first train, not knowing what to expect. As a matter of fact, there was more water in certain streets of Los Angeles the same day than there was here, Riley declares. MORE EVIDENCE OF STORM PUBLICITY Mrs. J. S. Hawkins, of 317 South Olive-st, is in receipt of a letter from relatives in Rosewell, South Dak., anxiously inquiring if it is true that Anaheim is washed into the Pacific ocean. A clipping is enclosed with a Los Angeles date line of Dec. 27, which gave a report of the recent rains, examined by somewhat, but not to compilate with the mouth-to-mouth P.O. RECRUIT UP 23 IN 1971 Postmaster Ahlborn First Class Office of This Year Anaheim a postoffice class by Jan. 1, 1923; hope which Postmaster holds out, basing his er growth in business and for 1921. To reach this class the need increase its bus $5,599.80, when it will the $40,000 necessary aggregate business in 1400.20, an advance of per cent over 1920 and 44 over 1919. Both the two-year increases are MORE EVIDENCE OF STORM PUBLICITY Mrs. J. S. Hawkins, of 317 South Olive-st, is in receipt of a letter from relatives in Rosewell, South Dak., anxiously inquiring if it is true that Anaheim is washed into the Pacific ocean. A clipping is enclosed with a Los Angeles date line of Dec. 27, which gave report of the recent rains, exasperated by somewhat, but not to compel where the mouth-to-mouth reports circulated later about their town, and which, of course, have no foundation. The writer tells of their anxiety, and asked—the Hawkins to telegraph immediately if they needed help. And in the meantime Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins are living happily in their home in Anaheim, enjoying the loveliest climate imaginable, and far more happy and comfortable than the writers who are unduly concerned and frightened by the greatly over-drawn telegraphic reports which grow with repetition from person to person. STANTON MEKTS PRESIDENT P. A. Stanton of Seal Beach, who has just returned from a honeymoon trip to New York and Washington, calling on President Harding at the latter place, was calling on friends in Anaheim yesterday. TRAIN NEARLY WRECKED How the wrecking in Anaheim of the Santa Fe fast passenger train No. 72 two weeks ago was narrowly averted was disclosed in juvenile court at Santa Ana today when Hugo Gomez, 16, and three companions under 13, whose names were withheld, all residents of the Mexican colony near the Anaheim sugar factory, appeared before Judge R. Y. Williams. The youthful quartet is charged with throwing a switch near the sugar factory in front of the fast train and then secreting themselves beside the track to see what would happen. Juan Hernandez, Mexican track walker, discovered what had been done only a few moments before the train was due. Gomez, who has spent some time at the Whittier state school, was sentenced to Ione industrial school. His three companions, who stoutly maintained Gomez was the ringleader, were released on probation. Special Detective Fred Johnson, of the Santa Fe, ran down the culprits after much difficulty. LESSEES OF SPACE IN RUST BUILDING Lessees of space in the new Rust building were announced today by the Harold Clairmont real estate agency as follows: Boston Bakery; Chaffee's grocery; William Franz, barber shop, real estate offices and tobacco-store; Mrs. B. C. Faleoner, teas, coffees and spices. There is a space of thirty feet yet to be leased. The building is being extended at the southeast corner of West Center and Clementine-str. SAN JUAN MISSION ROBBED An attempt to rob the historic Mission at San Juan Capistrano was frustrated at 2:30 a.m. when the night watchman at the town was attracted by the noise made by two burglars while chipping at cement under a door leading into the room containing the Mission's safe. FIRST WOMEN TO BE COMPLIED LARAMIE, Wyo., quoz Laramie Chapter, the American Revolution steps to erect a marker ing in this city that courthouse in 1870 w woman jury ever imp disposed of several cases. The same building ing booths in 1872 ballot ever cast by a w posited. CHANGE TARIFF The Santa Fe railroad an amendment in the on box lumber permit of center partitions i boxes. WAR SHIP BLUE UP; FIFTY ATHENS, Greece, J officers and members were hurled to death were seriously injured the Greek destroyer from an internal explosion. Two other destroyers moored alongside the Nly damaged. Steel plates, torn f of the Leon by force o were hurled a distance SAN JUAN MISSION ROBBED An attempt to rob the historic Mission at San Juan Capistrano was frustrated at 2:30 a.m. when the night watchman at the town was attracted by the noise made by two burglars while chipping at cement under a door leading into the room containing the Mission's safe. Father O'Sullivan, in charge of the mission, had arranged an elaborate dinner for today and the table had already been set. The burglars had gleaned the silverware, which included valuable old knives, forks, spoons and much heavier pieces in the way of bowls, chalices and the like. This they had packed in a large grip before attempting to get at the safe, where it is believed they expected to obtain more valuable silverware. When the watchman fired at the two burglars, two others ran from another part of the building. Under-sheriff French and Deputy Sheriff Ballard, investigating today, came across a fruit jar filled with powder and a quantity of glycerine with which the yeggmen apparently had planned to blow up the safe. Four visitors at the mission yesterday are under suspicion. They asked permission to make photos and inspected the place very thoroly. Officers this afternoon stated there was enough explosive to have FRUIT SALES TODAY Baltimore: easier and lower, lemons $3.45 to $3.95. Boston: angled oranges, higher lemons; oranges $3.90 to $4.81, lemons $2.90 to $4.10. Pittsburgh: steady oranges; oranges $3.15 to $3.95. Philadelphia: unchanged oranges, higher lemons; oranges $3.90 to $4.75, lemons $3.50 to $4.50. BUILDING PERMITS R. C. Hein, frame wash house at 919 W. Center-st., cost $75. THE THERMOMETER At the City Power House Minimum 39 at 7 p.m. Maximum 57 at 2 p.m. wrecked a large part of the mission. They also stated that a large cement block closing a door to a cuirro room had been removed by a crowbar and that another door had been opened by boring holes about the lock. CROWN WILL HAVE 15-MINUTE SERVICE Fifteen-minute service on Crown stages between Santa Ana and Los Angeles instead of the present half-hour service will be started within a week or two. Ben. W. Porter, general manager, announces. Plans for the shorter headway have not yet been completely worked out. For some time the company has been instructing its drivers to keep track of the number of passengers aboard at each point, with the view of discovering how much additional service was required. The local office will be moved on or about Jan. 15 to 120 So. Los Angeles at their new station at Fullerton who be finished and opened within 30 days. CHARGE FAILURE TO PROVIDE Guy Evans was bound over to the superior court this morning before Justice of the Peace J. S. Howard. Evans is accused of failure to provide for his child. Bonds for $1,000 were furnished. Witman, Eyesight Specialist. Wm. Trapp, Jr., Cement Pipe, 197-R-4 April Showers, fox trot, at Austin's. Plain Dealer for Good Job Printing ATHENS, Greece, officers and members were hurled to death were seriously injured the Greek destroyer from an internal explosion Two other destroyers moored alongside the city damaged. Steel plates, torn off of the Leon by force owe hurled a distance and bodies of some of them found 200 yards from the accident. The cause of the exe known, but it is crossed electric wire tact with explosives in CHAS. MANN L FOR NEW YO Chas. H. Mann, local has left for an extended in the east, stopping in the Dodge factory in there going to New York the annual meeting of He will of course also local automobile auto in York City. Mann has been enjoined business. From Oct. 1 sold 27 new Dodge Brothers STATES SUFFERS WASHINGTON, Jan Shigenobu Okuma, owing statesmen of Japan a relapse from his reca his condition is const Marquis Okuma, who amiler of Japan and a figure on Japanese last 35 years, is aged DRY OFFICIAL REACH "SHORT LOS ANGELES, Ja that has been manifest tween E. Forrest Mitchhibition director, and dry chief enforcer Southern California, "showdown" point to the action of Avery ling statement in which was accused of interfere "dry" raids. AIN DEALER DING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 5, 1922 FE SPGS. GA P.O. RECEIPTS UP 23 PCT. IN 1921 Postmaster Ahlborn Predicts First Class Office by End of This Year Anaheim a postoffice of the first class by Jan. 1, 1923! This is the hope which Postmaster J. F. Ahlborn holds out, basing his estimate on the growth in business and final figures for 1921. To reach this class the local office need increase its business by only $5,599.80, when it will have reached the $40,000 necessary. That is, the aggregate business in 1921 was $34,-400.20, an advance of more than 23 per cent over 1920 and of more than 44 over 1919. Both the one-year and two-year increases are the largest in the seven years or a little over that 35,000 SACKS PLACED IN LEVY Enormous Amount of Protection Work, Largely Voluntary, Has Been Done With today's work only necessary to complete the temporary heading of of the flood waters of the Santa Ana river, the work done under Foreman A. Baylliss, with the able assistance of John Cook, Mayor Stark, City Manager Steward, LeRoy Berger and a score of volunteers has been so thorough, and comprehensive that they believe, with a little occasional supervision during rainy periods, there can be no further danger to the ranches on the Anaheim side during this winter season. Many Lose Homes In Big Dock Fire HARTLEPOOL, Eng., Jan. 5. One thousand persons are homeless as the result of a great fire which swept the dock district today. At noon the damage was estimated at $5,000,000. At that hour the fire was spreading despite heroic efforts of the fire fighters to curb it. FLAMES THREATEN ELKS' CLUBHOUSE A disastrous fire at the new $175,-000 Elks club was narrowly averted about 4:30 p.m. yesterday when $500 damage was done, principally to walls and ceiling of the kitchen. The origin is believed due to an electric switch. Vie LaMont, member of the fire department, was in the building when the fire was discovered. He immediately attacked the flames with a hand chemical extinguisher. The blaze was found to be raging between the ceiling, over the kitchen and adjacent hallway, and the floor hope which Postmaster J. F. Ahlborn holds out, basing his estimate on the growth in business and final figures for 1921. To reach this class the local office need increase its business by only $5,599.80, when it will have reached the $40,000 necessary. That is, the aggregate business in 1921 was $34.-400.20, an advance of more than 23 per cent over 1920 and of more than 44 over 1919. Both the one-year and two-year increases are the largest in the seven years or a little over that Ahlborn has been postmaster. In dollars the increase in 1921 over 1920 was $6,507.59. In 1914, when Ahlborn took office, the total business amounted to only $15,000 approximately, so that an increase of a good deal over 100 per cent has been scored since then. The money order business in 1921 amounted to $156,731.81 compared with $124,432.83 in 1920. To date 156,616 separate money orders have been issued since this became a money order office. Postmaster Ahlborn is grateful for the patience and consideration which the public has shown under the difficulties incident to doing business in the present cramped quarters. With the removal of the office to the Eisenhauer block, service will be very much improved. The exact date of the removal, owing to delay in arrival of fixture, still is uncertain. FIRST WOMEN JURORS TO BE COMPLIMENTED LARAMIE, Wyo., Jan. 5.—Jaquez Laramie Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has taken steps to erect a marker on the building in this city that was used as a courthouse in 1870 when the first woman jury ever impanelled sat and disposed of several cases. The same building held the polling booths in 1872 when the first ballot ever cast by a woman was deposited. CHANGE TARiff ON SHOOK The Santa Fe railroad announces an amendment in the freight tariff on box lumber, permitting the use of center partitions in citrus fruit boxes. WAR SHIP BLOWS UP; FIFTY KILLED ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 5.—Fifty officers and members of the crew were hurled to death and 20 others were seriously injured today when the Greek destroyer Leon blew up from an internal explosion. Two other destroyers which were moored alongside the Leon were badly damaged. Steel plates, torn from the sides of the Leon by force of the explosion were hurled a distance of half a mile. A DISASTROUS FIRE AT THE NEW $175,-000 Elks club was narrowly averted about 4:30 p.m. yesterday when $500 damage was done, principally to walls and ceiling of the kitchen. The origin is believed due to an electric switch. Vic LaMont, member of the fire department, was in the building when the fire was discovered. He immediately attacked the flames with a hand chemical extinguisher. The blaze was found to be raging between the ceiling, over the kitchen and adjacent hallway, and the floor above. It had a good start and put up a nasty fight. It was necessary to hack a large hole to get at the flames. Firemen were engaged for fully half an hour. Mrs. Frank A. Rice, wife of the club steward, was asleep in a room of the kitchen. She was aroused with difficulty, almost overcome from the dense smoke that filled the room. B. H. FOULKES TO OPEN SHOE STORE B. H. Foulkes, of 610 N. Clementine-st has taken an extended lease of the place at 173 W. Center, occupied by the Orange-co Reality Co., and will occupy it as a shoe store beginning April 1. The realty company moves to 133 S. Los Angeles-st. "FATTY" TO AWAIT 2ND TRIAL IN S.F. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.—Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, famous film comedian, is expected to arrive here tomorrow or Saturday to be in readiness for his second trial for man-slaughter as a result of the death of Virginia Rappe, scheduled to open Monday in superior court. DENIES MADALYNNE ADVISED SILENCE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5.—Dropping the facetiousness with which he has regarded even the most damaging evidence against himself, Arthur C. Butch, on trial for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, today rushed to the defense of Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain, his co-defendant, with a strong denial of the charge that she instructed him to refuse to tell where he was and what he did on the day of the slaying. What prosecution alienists term Burch's "mask of mirth" left his face and he became indignantly resentful as he valiantly defended the woman in the case. Mrs. Obenchain never told me to refuse to answer a single question," he declared just before his trial was resumed in Superior Judge Reeve's court." She never sent word to me secretly to disregard her note delivered to me by Dr. Moore. "I have my own reasons for not having told Dr. Moore-or anyone else..." Darwis suffered ago while Fullerton last night on a feof U.S. geles. He w day, am geles. Santa ance on They er al that G get aw he step on whi ger. Grin gratification strano UP; FIFTY KILLED ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 5.— Fifty officers and members of the crew were hurled to death and 20 others were seriously injured today when the Greek destroyer Leon blew up from an internal explosion. Two other destroyers which were moored alongside the Leon were badly damaged. Steel plates, torn from the sides of the Leon by force of the explosion were hurled a distance of half a mile and bodies of some of the dead were found 200 yards from the scene of the accident. The cause of the explosion is not known, but it is believed that a crossed electric wire came into contact with explosives in the magazine. CHAS. MANN LEAVES FOR NEW YORK CITY Chas. H. Mann, local Dodge dealer, has left for an extended business trip in the east, stopping on his way at the Dodge factory in Detroit, from there going to New York to attend the annual meeting of Dodge dealers. He will of course also take the national automobile auto show in at New York City. Mann has been enjoying very fine business. From Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, he sold 27 new Dodge Bros. cars. JAPAN STATESMAN SUFFERS RELAPSE WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.— Marquis Shigenobu Okuma, one of the leading statesmen of Japan, has suffered a relapse from his recent illness and his condition is considered serious. Marquis Okuma, who is a former premier of Japan and an outstanding figure on Japanese affairs for the last 35 years, is aged 83. DRY OFFICIALS REACH "SHOWDOWN" LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5.—Friction that has been manifest for weeks between E. Forrest Mitchell, state prohibition director, and Robert C: Avery, chief enforcement officer for Southern California, reached the "showdown" point today, following the action of Avery in issuing a sizzling statement in which his superior was accused of interfering with local "dry" raids. ROTARY TRIES AND CONVICTS MEMBER Sh-h-h—Sh-h-h. When you're preparing a program for your club, beware what you put in. Bill Lanyon, a tire distributor in Orange, didn't know that until they had him up for trial at the Rotary Club meeting there today. Mac Damewood was prosecuting attorney, Charles Parker attorney for the defense, R. J. Porter presiding judge, and Harry D. Riley sergeant-at-arms. Riley has a cedar chest, and all he had to do was stand up straight to make everybody behave. Lanyon was found guilty and sentenced to (try) sing "I'm a Little Prairie Flower," which he did. The luncheon was held at the Presbyterian church; and there was a 100 per cent attendance of local Rotarians present. Ladies of the Orange members served the repast. DRIVE OUT VISITORS BERLIN, Jan. 5.—With the explanation that Berlin has too many foreigners, police authorities are sending out form letters asking numerous Americans to leave. 25 DAYS FOR RINTOXICATION Andrew Kolett was given 25 days in jail today by Judge J. S. Howard for being drunk and disturbing the peace. April Showers, fox trot, at Austin's. $200 DAMAGE FROM FIRE An early morning fire alarm in Orange called an interested crowd to 163 N. Cypress-st., about 7 a.m., the residence of a thrifty Mexican family being ablaze. The damage is estimated at about $200, as the roof and outer walls are badly charred. The house was but recently repaired and painted. It is not known how the fire started. NO BIDDERS FOR STRIP There were no bidders today for the strip, 189 feet long and less than two feet wide, on the north side of the extension of Chartres-st. at the auction sale to clear up assessments on the improvement of Chartres-st. All other assessments were paid. The city will take title to the strip on which the assessment was $1.05. 1921 FIRE LOSS $3,300 The damage done by the various fires in Anaheim during 1921 amounted to $3,300. A typographical error yesterday placed it at $8,300. There were 28 fires during the year, and one fire did $2,500 damages. ATTEND L. A. REALTY MEETING Anaheim really men will be fairly well represented at the realty meeting on the fourth floor of the Athletic club building in Los Angeles Saturday., it was stated today by officers of the Anaheim Realty Board. Plain Dealer Want Ads Bring Results. WHEN THRU WITH YOUR DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASY FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THE TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY: IN ORANGE-CO. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR GASSER MILLIONS OF FEET OF GAS SHOT INTO AIR Millions of cubic feet of gas were being shot into the air today by a gasser developed by the Union Oil Co. on the Mason lease at Santa Fe Springs. The well was down only about 2000 feet, having been drilling only about a month. A few minutes before 7 a.m. the crew on the well heard a warbling rumble and attempted to rush up a steam line. Before they could do this, the tools were shot thru the top of the derrick with a roar that could be heard for miles. Because of the enormous amount of gas escaping, guards were thrown across the roads for a distance of half a mile and farmers' wives were ordered not to ignite their stoves for fear of setting off the big gasser. The entire country side, for a radius of two miles, was covered with a coating of fine sand thrown from the well. The gasser is only a quarter of a mile long. TRUCKS CUT PAVING IN RAINY WEATHER Local attorneys, in response to published charges that heavy trucks are damaging the public highways, particularly now that roads have been softened by rains, call attention to the general laws of the state governing trucks. Those provide that both in and outside cities and incorporated villages trucks with pneumatic tires weighing with load 9,000 pounds or less must not exceed a speed of 20 miles an hour; 9,000 to 12,000 25 miles; 12,000 to 24,000 15 miles; 24,000 or NEW STORIES THE new fire building discovered. He and the flames extinguished. The kitchen and the floor start and put was necessary to get at the fire engaged for. Wife of the sleep in a room was aroused overcome from filled the room. AWAIT AL IN S.F. Jan. 5. Ros. famous film to arrive here to be in readi-trial for man-of the death of scheduled to open court. ALYNNE TO SILENCE Jan. 5. Dropp- with which he most damag-himself, Arthur the murder of today rushed toadalynne Obendant, with a charge that she use to tell where did on the day alienists term mirth" left his indignantly re-ly defended the ever told me to single question," are his trial was Judge Reeve's word to me her note deliv-ore, reasons for not cease or anyone else STAGE DRIVER IS HELD FOR GOV'T. Darwin Grimes stage driver who suffered a fractured arm three weeks ago when attacked by two negroes at Fullerton, was placed under arrest last night by Santa Ana police acting on a federal warrant at the instance of U.S. Marshal Blakely of Los Angeles. He was held in the county jail today, awaiting orders from Los Angeles. Santa Ana officers professed ignorance of the nature of the charge. They stated however, that the federal authorities appeared anxious that Grimes might be warned and get away. Grimes was arrested as he stepped from a Long Beach stage on which he was riding as a passenger. Grimes was one of several immigration inspectors released at Capitrano recently. ROBBERS KILL BANK PRESIDENT; ESCAPE CHICAGO, Jan. 5. John Soffel, president of the Maywood State bank, was shot and killed, and Arthur Benson, a clerk of the bank, and Louis Sweeney, chief of police of Maywood a suburb were wounded Local attorneys, in response to published charges that heavy trucks are damaging the public highways, particularly now that roads have been softened by rains, call attention to the general laws of the state governing trucks. Those provide that both in and outside cities and incorporated villages trucks with pneumatic tires weighing with load 9,000 pounds or less must not exceed a speed of 20 miles an hour; 9,000 to 12,000 25 miles; 12,-000 to 24,000 15 miles; 24,000 or more, 10 miles. Trucks with metal tires, however must not exceed six miles on hour. If a truck itself weighs more than 8,000 pound the limit is 15 miles. The speed limit of 15 miles an hour maximum in cities and incorporated villages holds for all classes of vehicles. LUNCH SERVICE AT BUCK AND GIBSON'S The new drug firm of Buck & Gibson has installed a luncheonette service in addition to their regular fountain menu. Everett Watt, a confectioner and cafe man of 15 years experience in the West, has taken charge of the fountain, candy and cigar department Mr. Watt says in compliance of the demand for sandwiches, tamales, pies, etc., he will make a special of a moon lunch, consisting of a choice of several sandwiches, hot or cold drink and piece of home made pie a la mode for 35 cents. Mr. Watt is recently from Montana and is firm in his belief in a great future for Anaheim. He says he is in Annalheim to stay and grow up with the town. SHOOTING AFFRAY AMONG STOCKMEN KANSAS CITY, Jan. 5.—Harry Bruder, a yard trader for the Jacob Bros. Co., is dead; W. B. Hall, livestock agent for the Burlington railroad, is dying, and A. Drahos, a Missouri Pacific railroad livestock agent, is wounded in the left leg as the result of a shooting which took place this morning in the lobby of the Livestock Exchange-bldg. Frank Thompson, a livestock speculator, is charged with the shooting, which followed an argument he had with Bruder. CHEVROLET STOLEN, STRIPPED, WRECKED The Chevrolet car of H. W. Lewis of the Penny Store, was stolen last night about 9 o'clock from E. Center-st, opposite the California theatre. It was recovered this morning by A. W. Wood on West-st north of Center-st about a mile. Several things had been stolen from it, and it was considerably wrecked. ROBBERS KILL BANK PRESIDENT; ESCAPE CHICAGO, Jan. 5.—John Soffel, president of the Maywood State bank, was shot and killed, and Arthur Benson, a clerk of the bank, and Louis Sweeney, chief of police of Maywood, a suburb, were wounded in a battle with automobile bandits today. The bandits escaped with $10,000. LONG BEACH MAN BUYS KLENK RANCH Sidnam Realty Co. reports the sale of a ten-acre bearing walnut grove to Mr. D. Dakovich of Long Beach. The grove, well improved with house and pumping plant, was the property of F. K. Klenk and is located on the Garden Grove boulevard and Katella road. The consideration was $25,000. Mr. Dakovitch, a former Anaheim man, will move to the property shortly. The Sidnam Realty Co. states that there is an increasingly active demand for groves and city property and several Eastern parties have recently spent considerable time with the firm looking over investment opportunities in this section with favorable indications of investing here. This company also reports the sale of a new six-room house on Dawson-ave, Long Beach, property of Mr. Phalen, to Mr. Klenk. OFFICER-DOUGHBOY CLASH AT PROBE WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.—An open clash occurred between Col. W. A. Bethel of the army staff and Herbert L. Cadenhead, Greenville, Miss., former private, when the latter told the senate investigating committee today that he witnessed the hanging of "10 or 12" American soldiers at Is-sur-Tille, France. "This witness," shouted Bethel, "is swearing to executions on which the war department has no record." April Showers, fox trot, at Austin's. CHEVROLET STOLEN, STRIPPED, WRECKED The Chevrolet car of H. W. Lewis of the Penny Store, was stolen last night about 9 o'clock from E. Center-st, opposite the California theatre. It was recovered this morning by A. W. Wood on West-st north of Center-st about a mile. Several things had been stolen from it, and it was considerably wrecked. TWO SUICIDES SAME DAY IN REDLANDS REDLANDS, Jan. 5.—Burials of two self-destroyed persons, a woman and a man, both of whom shot themselves on the same day in this city, were being arranged today by their survivors. The woman was Mrs. Edward Warden, who was thot to have been brooding over the recent death of her mother. The man was R. W. Palmer, who was in poor health. WINDOW SMASHER ROBS GEM STORE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5.—Hurling a brick thrush a large plate-glass window of the Humphries Jewelry Co. establishment, 616 S. Broadway, a theft escaped with $400 worth of jewelry and watches today. It was the third-window-smashing robbery at the place during the last three months. The loss was covered by insurance, according to the police. KISTLER REALTY SALES S. M. Kistler, 236 W. Center-st, closed the year with the following sales Dec. 31: The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fisher, 114 N. Palm-st, to E. L. Merrell of this city, the purchase price being $8500. Mr. Merrell takes immediate possession and will make this his future home. H. K. Puron of Brea bought the residence of Mrs. Johnson of Placentia on N. Walnut-st, purchase price being $3000. Mr. Puron will remodel same at once and will take up his residence here in the early spring. Witman, Eyesight Specialist.