oc-plain-dealer 1922-01-21

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH: Year 1921 $1,254,375 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 $79,980 No. of Permits 362 PLAIN LEADING NEV VOL. XXV—NO. 143 POPE IS SAND ILAND'S SAYS DON'T WORRY Those Who Went Thru Freeze of 1913 Are Not Excited at All Manager G. W. Sandilands of the Anaheim urange & Lemon Assu., today issued the following statement anent the cool weather: "While the cold wave through which we are now passing is colder than anything we have experienced since the freeze of 1913, those on us who went through that memorable time feel that we have noting to worry about during the present cold period. Last night's temperatures were generally warmer than for the night previous, and we believe that tonight we shall see fur" Cold Snap Will Boost Crop Returns Here "If Anaheim comes thru the cold weather as well as now indicated, and reports of the interior being hard hit are verified, we will see the biggest boom here we have ever had," declared G. M. Simpson, well-known real estate man, today. "This district profited by the demonstration of its favorable location in the 1913 freeze. It will profit even more by added proof of the current cold snap. B. E. Coffman, veteran fumigator, declared today that the district will undoubtedly reap big prices for the crop, in view of the lessened tonnage from other districts. "After the 1913 freeze, the Anaheim district got by far more money for its crop than ever before," declared Coffman." BIG INCREASE IN LICENSE PLATES Many Also Oversee Anaheim Placed Under Easily double the cense plates this year last will have been local office of the A. Calif., according to by the office today. persons have made including residents of Brea, Placentia, O Garden Grove and as Anaheim and Orange is getting Santa Ana. NEARLY ALL LOCAL NAVELS SHIPPED Manager G. W. Sandilands of the Anaheim orange & lemon Assn., today issued the following statement anent the cool weather: "While the cold wave through which we are now passing is colder than anything we have experienced since the freeze of 1912, those on us who went through that memorable time feel that we have nothing to worry about during the present cold period. Last night's temperatures were generally warmer than for the night previous, and we believe that tonight we shall see further abatement of the cold. "We feel it very important that the soil moisture in our groves should be kept up especially in tac heavier soils which are naturally colder, and that water should be run if obtainable. "It will take about two weeks to tell definitely the true extent of the frost damage. The broken cells in the fruit will take that long before they show a drying out. The California Fruit Growers' Exchange, as usual on the lookout for the interests of all the citrus growers, has issued orders for all houses to suspend operations for this period, and that in order to maintain the reputation of our oranges and lemons throughout the east the greatest care must be taken to see that no damaged fruit is sent to any market in the country. "Houses in those sections where considerable damage has been sustained will immediately install water (frozen fruit) separators which will separate the frozen, or fruit not fit to eat, from the full juiced good fruit, but it will take at least two weeks before the fruit is sufficiently dried out to make a separation that would be reliable. "It must be readily seen that it would be disastrous for anyone in the market any oranges or lemons California to attempt to throw upon cherished sufficiently with frost to spoil their eating qualities. By keeping all our damaged fruit at home we shall make considerably more money and better sustain the good name of California than if we foolishly tried to ask our eastern customers to eat fruit that we would not eat ourselves. "To our growers here, our bankers and our merchants, after looking over the situation and obtaining reliable reports from other parts of the country, all I have to say is 'Sit tight, don't worry, and be thankful that you are living in this particular part of So. Calif.'—G. W. SANDILANDS." SPECIAL MASSES AT ST. BONIFACE CH. Father P. Brown, of St. Boniface Roman Catholic church, stated today. NEARLY ALL LOCAL NAVELS SHIPPED The Anaheim Co-op Orange Assn. cleaned up its navel orange shipments this week with two cars shipped, the Stewart Fruit Co. already had completed shipments and the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Assn. has not more than 15 cars yet to ship, according to Manager W. H. Schureman today. The last named and the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Assn. shipped only ten cars during the week. This means that the navel orange crop of the Anaheim district has for the most part escaped exposure to the extreme weather of the last two or three days. EMPLOYMENT AGENCY OPENS S. A. OFFICES Hummel Bros., which maintains an employment agency in Los Angeles, has opened an Orange county office at 404 E. Fourth street, Santa Ana, with J. F. Jackson as manager. Jackson comes from the Orange County Farm Labor Association, of which he was manager for five months. Help in demand that cannot be supplied from Santa Ana, will be supplied from Los Angeles, where this firm has been in business for the past thirty years. Not only office help of the usual sort, mechanics, farm laborers and trade workmen can be furnished at short notice, but persons fit for subordinate executive positions. The firm also has a labor contract plan of great advantage to employers. MONTEBELLO BRIDGE TO OPEN JAN. 25TH The Montello bridge will be opened Jan. 25, the local office of the Auto Club of So. Calif., said today. This will eliminate the need of using the Telegraph road to Santa Fe Springs Norwalk and Fullerton. A detour of three-tenths of a mile is necessary around some bridge construction work on Foothill-bivd at the city limits of San Bernardino thru the bed of Lydle Creek. The detour is rather rough. MOTORIST TO ENTER PLEA NEXT FRIDAY George Sanders was arraigned before Judge Z. B. West in department one of the superior court charged with driving - an automobile while easily double this cense plates this year last will have been local office of the A. Calif., according to by the office today. persons have made cluding residents o Brea, Placentia, O Garden Grove and as Anaheim and Orange is getting Santa Ana. Many Anaheimmers dered or obtained their heim plate, distributed at cost, to be placed cense plate. Orange-co resident to get in line and ww Los Angeles as they change in the law torists, new features provided, latest detox plained to applicants. Applicants must must before Feb. 1; officials pointed out. No mail ever this year is bw Los Angeles or the cities of the state, the 1921 certificate application for a new as identification purcerned. Multiply this power on the certification this will give the am required. For electric fee is $5; for me Weight fees for trust 4000 unladen $5; for 6000,$10;6000 bui $15;10,000 pounds The name or the any, must appear on Otherwise the regis assumed to be the legal owner whose title should have his name "Endorsement of Not to notify the d vehicles within ten change of address is License is subject to machine is not equip er headlight properly. TRIAL MAY H INVESTIGATE SAN FRANCISCO, second effort to have declared a hostile wpected to feature the Roscoe "Fatty" Arb slaughter today. If District Attorney ceessful in this move trial will be temporary an investigation is charges made by Miss testimony Thursday tion sought through force her to alter her versely to Arbuckle declared a hostile w may cross-examine SPECIAL MASSES AT ST. BONIFACE CH. Father P. Brown, of St. Boniface Roman Catholic church, stated today, following receipt of a telegram from the bishop announcing the death of Pope Benedict, that low mass would be held at 8 a.m. Monday and high mass at 8 a.m. Saturday. The bell of St. Boniface was tolled half hour following receipt of the death message. The church will be decorated for tomorrow's services and references to the late head of the church will be accompanied by the prayers of the faithful. Rev. Father Prendiville of Fullerton said that, while no special prayers had been ordered in the Diocese of Los Angeles, priests in the various churches had said special prayers for the dead Pontiff when his condition first became desperate. NABBED AT OLIVE AS THEFT SUSPECT Arrested at the request of Bakerfield authorities, Harry J. Liming was today being held in the county jail here. He is understood to be wanted at Bakerfield for the alleged embezzlement of about $2,000 from the Edison Electric company, by which he was employed. Deputy Sheriff R. L. Ballard arrested Liming at Olive where he has been living since November. Graberries, 25c per lb. Edmiston's Grocery. Yeoman Dance and Card party, Monday night, I. O. O. F. hall. Everybody welcome. Heffner's Orchestra. BUILDING PERMITS L. Frohm, frame residence at 1222 W. Broadway, cost $1600. C. Koffor, frame dwelling at 313 E. Cyores street, cost $500. Andrew Minder, two-story frame residence at 415 N. Philadelphia-st., cost $5000. Plain Dealer Want Ads get results. MOTORIST TO ENTER PLEA NEXT FRIDAY George Sanders was arraigned before Judge Z. B. West in department one of the superior court charged with driving an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. He is scheduled to answer to the arraignment next Friday at 9:30 a.m. The alleged offense was committed Dec. 28, on Pomona avenue, Brea. DEMONSTRATION BY UNEMPLOYED BARRED DENVER, Colo., Jan. 21. — The demonstration of unemployed soldiers, scheduled for today, will not be permitted, state officials announced. Hundreds of unemployed former service men had planned to stage a mass meeting and parade to show Denver business men how men were without work. WHITE SOX BASEMAN STILL ON OUTSIDE CHICAGO, Jan. 21. — George "Buck" Weaver, former third baseman of the Chicago White Sox, will not be reinstated in organized baseball by Judge K. M. Landis, it was learned today from sources apparently authentic. U. S. SHIP AGROUND IS AIDED BY TUGS DEAL, Eng., Jan. 21.—The U.S. shipping board steamship Schoodie, 5784 tons, went aground today off Dungeness. Tugs were rushed to her assistance. ERECT ORANGE SHOW TENTS SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 21. — Three big tents have been erected here for the twelfth National Orange Show which will open on Feb. 17th. More than 180,000 square feet of floor space will accommodate the exhibits, which will be the most elaborate yet shown. Reserves have been made by practically all Orange districts. Exhibits from manufacturers in many parts of the country will be shown in the industrial section. PLAN NEW GREAT AT CALL Citrus acreage in Capistrano district doubled within a showing to Farm Advisor R. who made this statement citrus pruning and protection held on the G. It was estimated by 160 acres would be paid with more to be unde success justifies it. HART MEN'S CLUB William O. Hart wident of the Orange Man annual election held pal parish house in O officers elected were O vice-president; C. F.; vice-president, and H secretary-treasurer. Following the dinner club, District Attorneys delivered an address ship. NO FOREIGN DE CHICAGO, Jan. 21. man, no foreigner of o ing to come over here the Chicago Opera Club Insull, head of th era association, declare connection with the Lucien Muratore, ten he approved Mary Garret that foreign dominat opera was ended. Witnan, Fyesight AIN DEAD, RI BIG INCREASE IN LICENSE PLATES Many Also Order Special Anaheim Plate to Be Placed Under Auto Tag Easily double the number of license plates this year compared with last will have been issued by the local office of the Auto Club of So. Calif., according to estimates made by the office today. More than 700 persons have made application, including residents of Yorba Linda, Brea, Placentia, Olive, Fullerton, Garden Grove and Cypress, as well as Anaheim and West Anaheim. Orange is getting its plates thru Santa Ana. MANY AT "Y" CONVENTION BANQUET Delegates From All Parts of Orange-co Present at Fullerton Convention The eleventh annual convention of the Orange-co Y. M. C. A. was held last night at the Fullerton high school cafeteria, where a banquet was served. Delegates from all parts of Orange-co were present. Invocation was delivered by C. C. Chapman, chairman of the state committee of the Y. M. C. A., and music was furnished by the Fullerton Junior college trio composed of Robert Goodwin, Miss Dolly Fitzsimmons and Theo Corcoran. Fear Storm as Big Oil Well Comes In LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21 — Fears that a huge storm had be set them suddenly were expressed by residents of Long Beach shortly after 8 o'clock today when the General Petroleum Co.'s well, Blask & Drake No. 1, came in a gasser, toppling over the derrick at the first explosion and blowing earth, sand and brush high in the air for a half hour as the roaring gas continued to escape. The continual roar of the escaping gas could be heard in all sections of Long Beach during the morning. Company officials, fearing that the friction of the rushing gas would soon cause the well to burst into flames, summoned a huge corps of men to stand in readiness to combat a conflagration. The well is located at Walnut and Willow.sts. YOUNG PLACENTIA Easily double the number of license plates this year compared with last will have been issued by the local office of the Auto Club of So Calif., according to estimates made by the office today. More than 700 persons have made application, including residents of Yorba Linda, Brea, Placentia, Olive, Fullerton, Garden Grove and Cypress, as well as Anaheim and West Anaheim. Orange is getting its plates thru Santa Ana. Many Anaheimers also have ordered or obtained the special Anaheim plate, distributed practically at cost, to be placed below the license plate. Orange-co residents do not have to get in line and wait for hours in Los Angeles as they did last year. Changes in the laws affecting motorists, new features of the service provided, latest detours, etc., are explained to applicants. Applicants must make application before Feb. 1, officials of the office pointed out. No mail business whatever this year is being handled at Los Angeles or the other principal cities of the state. Presentation of the 1921 certificate suffices as an application for a new license so far as identification purposes are concerned. Multiply the given horsepower on the certificate by 40c, and this will give the amount of the fee required. For electric vehicles the fee is $5; for motorcycles the fee is $2. Weight fees for trucks are: Under 4000 unladen $5; 4000 but under 6000; $10; 6000 but under 10,000; $15; 10,000 pounds and over; $20. The name or the legal owner, if any, must appear on the certificate. Otherwise the registered owner is assumed to be the legal owner. The legal owner whose title has expired should have his name signed on the "Endorsement of Transfer" side. Not to notify the division of motor vehicles within ten days after change of address is a misdemeanor. License is subject to revocation if machine is not equipped with proper headlight properly adjusted. TRIAL MAY HALT TO INVESTIGATE CHARGE SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21. — A second effort to have Zey Prevost declared a hostile witness was expected to feature the second trial of Roscoe "Fatty." Arbuckle for man-slaughter today. If District Attorney Brady is successful in this move the Arbuckle trial will be temporarily halted while an investigation is conducted of charges made by Miss Prevost in her testimony Thursday that the prosecution sought through intimidation to force her to alter her testimony adversely to Arbuckle. Should she be declared a hostile witness the state may cross-examine her and then The eleventh annual convention of the Orange-co Y. M. C. A. was held last night at the Fullerton high school cafeteria, where a banquet was served. Delegates from all parts of Orange-co were present. Invocation was delivered by C. C. Chapman, chairman of the state committee of the Y. M. C. A., and music was furnished by the Fullerton Junior college trio composed of Robert Goodwin, Miss Dolly Fitzsimmons and Theo Corcoran. Following the banquet there was a business session in which T. B. Tedford of Santa Ana, gave the treasurer's report. Then "Blest Be The Tie That Binds" was sung. The meeting was called to order by Harry Lewis, chairman. The first speaker was Rev. Thomas Walker of Anaheim, who spoke on "Why I Am Interested In the Y. M. C. A." He stated that Anaheim shall be on the map in the "Y" work, and that the "Y" foundation is the Word of God. He stated the organization has the vision of the need of trained leadership who can be leaders in bringing other men into the Kingdom of God. The church, he said, is losing out for lack of leaders. Fifty-six per cent of the people in the United States are not affiliated with any church, and he asked, "What are you doing for the coming generation of boys?" He said that the majority of the young people are not related to the church because the church is not related to them. The "Tigers" of Fullerton gave a demonstration of the group program. They were composed of small boys. Archie Raitt, secretary, held prayer with them, following which there was roll call and Bible study. The minutes were read, the treasurer's report given, and a trip to Camp Baldy decided upon (at least in play) and adjournment taken. The "Tigers" were composed of Bill McGumphrey, president; Chesley Woodward, vice president; Roland Purdy, secretary; Buford Blackford, treasurer; Bill Dunlap, Edward Benchley, Stanley Guthans, and Leo Kelly, leader. Eugene Grist of Santa Ana, spoke on the compensations of a group leader, not mentioning finances, but the association with the boys. He declared he had rather see the boys develop as did Jesus than to have all the oil wells in Orange-co. George Meiser of the Fullerton J.C., spoke on "What the 'Y' has meant to me and my school." He stated that school sports were not always clean, and told how "Shorty" Smith, coach, had cleaned up the sports when taking charge, teaching the boys to play the game clean, that God was watching them and that if they played a crooked game the referee might not see them, but God would. He said that "Shorty" had held prayer before going into the game. Mr. Meiser stated his determination to enter the Hi-Y work. The chair introduced George Chessum, county secretary, who at the present time is the only avowed candidate to battle Governor YOUNG PLACENTIA MAN FOUND DEAD John Link, a young unmarried man, was found dead this morning in his room in a Placentia hotel. It was that at first that he had been gassed as the gas was burning in the stove in his room, but later investigations revealed that there was such good ventilation that this was rendered improbable. An autopsy will be held to determine the cause of his death, which is now that he have been heart trouble. The body will be taken care of by Angus McAulay, funeral director of Fullerton. PRESIDENT SIGNS U.S.HIGHWAY ACT WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 21. — "The signing by the President of the federal highway act, appropriating $15,000,000 for forest roads and trails, marks an important step toward the development of the great resources of our National Forests," states Col. W.B. Greeley, chief of the forest service, U.S. Dept. Agr. "The bill provides $5,000,000 for immediate expenditure and makes an additional $10,000,000 available on July 1, 1922. This money will be used in extending the present inadequate road and trail system of the national forests, the development of which is so vital to the effective protection and utilization of their valuable natural resources." Ry. Commission to Be Under Campaign Fire LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21. — The state railroad commission and particularly its action in increasing the rates of public utility corporations will be an important issue in the coming gubernatorial campaign, according to persistent reports in political circles today. In fact the statement has been made definitely that already the Democrats have seized upon the issue and hope thereby to succeed in electing a Democratic governor. It is reported also that Friend W.Richardson, state treasurer, who at the present time is the only avowed candidate to battle Governor second effort to have Zey Prevost declared a hostile witness was expected to feature the second trial of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle for manslaughter today. If District Attorney Brady is successful in this move the Arbuckle trial will be temporarily halted while an investigation is conducted of charges made by Miss Prevost in her testimony Thursday that the prosecution sought through intimidation to force her to alter her testimony adversely to Arbuckle. Should she be declared a hostile witness the state may cross-examine her and then bring witnesses in to controvert her statements. The defense is expected to fight this move tooth and nail, as they contend the state acted in a highly improper manner and endeavored to coerce witnesses into giving testimony unfavorable to Arbuckle. PLAN NEW GROVES AT CAPISTRANC Citrus acreage in the San Juan Capistrano district will be nearly doubled within a short time, according to Farm Advisor H. E. Wahlberg, who made this statement following a citrus pruning and planting demonstration held on the Gilbert ranch. It was estimated by Wahlberg that 160 acres would be planted shortly, with more to be undertaken later if success justifies it. HART MEN'S CLUB LEADER William O. Hart was elected president of the Orange Men's club at the annual election held at the Episcopal parish house in Orange. Other officers elected were C. W. Post, first vice-president; C. F. Newton, second vice-president, and D. G. Wettlin, secretary-treasurer. Following the dinner given by the club, District Attorney A. P. Nelson delivered an address upon citizenship. NO FOREIGN DIRECTION CHICAGO, Jan. 21.—"No Frenchman, no foreigner of any kind, is going to come over here and try to run the Chicago Opera Company," Samuel Insull, head of the new civic opera association, declared tonight in connection with the resignation of Lucien Muratore, tenor. Insull said he approved Mary Garden's statement that foreign domination of Chicago opera was ended. Wittman, Eyesight Specialist. SOUTHLAND BROKER HEADS REALTY ASSN. OAKLAND, Jan. 21.—C. C. C. Tatum, prominent Los Angeles realtor and for the past year senior vice president of the California Real Estate Ass'n, was today elected president of the organization at the close of the seventeenth annual convention which has been in session here for three days. resident and active reality operator of Los Angeles for nearly 25 years, Tatum has been identified with many of the most important development projects of that city during the last two decades. C.C., spoke on "What the 'Y' has meant to me and my school." He stated that school sports were not always clean, and told how "Shorty" Smith, coach, had cleaned up the sports when taking charge, teaching the boys to play the game clean, that God was watching them and that if they played a crooked game the referee might not see them, but God would. He said that "Shorty" had held prayer before going into the game. Mr. Meiser stated his determination to enter the Hi-Y work. The chair introduced George Chessum, county secretary, who in turn presented T. P. McKeee, Santa Ana secretary, and Arthie Raltt, Fullerton secretary. C. Homer Anderson, Orange secretary, was absent. The secretaries told of the progress in the county, and the plans for the future. The feature of the evening was an address by Rev. Willis Martin, pastor of the First M. E. Church at Hollywood, on "Coming-His New Day." He stated that nine out of every 12 women in the London cafes are smoking, and that the moral conditions in Europe are appalling, even the small girls walking the streets in Vienna. He stated that a spirit of despair covers Europe and that the people are saying, "What's the use? Let us eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we may die." The spirit of fatalism is abroad in Europe, and within a few years will be coming to our own shores in serious volume. The world is now confronted with a crisis, and there's no getting around it, and the only thing to do is to meet it., he said. He stated, however, that in the dark hours of 2 a.m., the wind could be heard calling the sun to a new day, and that a thinking man with his ear to the ground can now hear (Turn to back page) VICTIM IN GAME IS KILLED AND ROBBED KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 21.—Three bandits entered a room in the Venice hotel early today and held up several Greeks who were engaged in a card game. Christ Stathes, 38, resisted and was shot dead. The robbers escaped with $500. DOUGHERTY APPOINTED SACRAMENTO, Jan. 21.—E. M. Daugherty, Los Angeles contractor, will succeed E. C. Bellows as commissioner of corporations. The appointment by Governor Stephens is announced here. Daugherty has studied law and been in newspaper work before becoming a contractor. He will assume office this month. FLOUR MAN DIES SACRAMENTO, Jan. 21.—Albert E. Sonmerville, manager of the Sperry Flour Co., died following an operation of appendicitis. He is survived by his widow, a father in Redondo and sister, Mrs. Evelyn Hunt of Oakland. Cranberries, 25c per lb. Edmiston's Grocery. ealer E COUNTY WHEN THRU WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE-CO. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR REPORT PONTIFF FIGHTS TO LAST WHILE THOUSANDS PRAY LONDON, Jan. 21.—“Pope Benedict XV is dead,” said a Rome dispatch to the Daily Express, received at 5:15 o’clock this afternoon. LONDON, Jan. 21.—The Reuter News Agency has received a dispatch from Rome stating the Pope is dead. PARIS, Jan. 21.—The delegation from Ireland attending the world conference of Irish in Paris received word at 4 o’clock this afternoon, Paris time, that Pope Benedict XV is dead. ROME, Jan. 21.—Pope Benedict XV died today, according to an unofficial report which was generally accepted as true in Rome. No official statement confirming the death of the Pope was issued from the Vatican, however, up to a late hour this afternoon. It is pointed out, however, that Princes of the Catholic sect were with the highest dignitary of the church, and their ardent prayers filled the ante-chambers of the Vatican. As the end neared the Pope’s lips were seen to move. He murmured “peace, peace,” evidently alluding sub-consciously to the great mission of the pontificate PARIS, Jan. 21.—The delegation from Ireland attending the world conference of Irish in Paris received word at 4 o'clock this afternoon, Paris time, that Pope Benedict XV is dead. ROME, Jan. 21.—Pope Benedict XV died today, according to an unofficial report which was generally accepted as true in Rome. No official statement confirming the death of the Pope was issued from the Vatican, however, up to a late hour this afternoon. It is pointed out, however, that the official statement announcing the death of a Pope is usually not issued until several hours after the demise. The Pope has been in a dying condition for two days as the result of pneumonia and heart weakness, complicated with bronchial catarrh and influenza. He has been ill only five days, his serious illness dating back to last Tuesday, when he contracted a cold. Early today the dying soverolign contifit of the Church of Rome, lapsed into delirium and failed to recognize anyone at his bedside. 3-4 LEVY FUND IN SIGHT Three-fourths of the total of the water protection fund is in sight, according to Chairman Charles A. Eygabroad of the general committee, and nearly all of this is subscribed. The goal of the committee is $40,000. The committee is receiving reports from district captains and canvassers this afternoon at a gathering in the rooms of the C. of C. District No. 13, headed by F. A. Yungbluth and Walter Hartman, reported the highest total of any of the 40 districts, $2414.87. This also is the only district in the city limits to go above the $2000 mark. Several outside districts, however, whose subscribers are made up of growers, are over $2000. Districts Nos. 5 and 6, headed by George Weatherley and Elmer Bruns reported a total of $2935. Among the other districts over $1000 were: No. 1, Hollingshead and Clayes; $1121.09; No. 14, Harrogrove and Chalmers; $1264.33; No. 15, Skinner, Martin and Donnelly; $1800; No. 12, Kistler and Williams; $1000; No. 11, Charles Schenider, over $1000; the amounts in round figures are approximately exact. Several of the corporations still remain to be heard from. The totals of most of the districts have stealthy risen, thu gains naturally are slower, now that most of the individual subscribers have been seen, in the majority of the districts. Much of the credit for this week's showing is due to the cleanup squad headed by Eygabroad. HAYS PLANS TO "CLEANSE" FILMS WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—A genuine "spring cleaning" to purge motion pictures of all semblance of salaciousness was promised today by Will H. Hays, who leaves President Harding's cabinet March 4 to head a new association of motion picture producers and distributors. A real moral cleansing and "not" a campaign against extension of censorship of films is the purpose of the association which will pay him $150,-000 a year when he resigns as postmaster general, Mr. Hays declared. "I will head what you might term a moral crusade in the film industry after March 4," Hays said. "There is nothing to this talk that the people with whom I will be associated plan a campaign against extension of censorship of motion pictures. They have never mentioned censorship to me in any way in my negotiations with them." PLANT AND STORE RUINED BY FIRE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21.—Two fires, one of them in the downtown district and the other in Boyle Heights, caused the fire department to be called out at daybreak today and caused damage amounting to... INCREASE P. E. TRAINMEN MAY SEEK HIGHER WAGES LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21. — That trainmen of the P. E. railway are secretly organizing in preparation for a formal demand on company officials that their wages be increased, now that the income of the interurban company has been increased by higher fares, was a rumor circulated here today. Questioned as to whether or not such a move on the part of the trainmen had been brot to their attention, officials of the P. E. were inclined to disparage the reports. On the other hand, some credence was given the rumor when two trainmen questioned as to the truth of the reports, gave veiled replies that there is a "big surprise" in store for P. E. officials. L. A. SCHOOLS INCREASE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21. — Gain of 5,269 pupils registered in the elementary and high schools of the city is reported by Susan M. Dorsey, city superintendent of public schools in her annual report. Of these 2,830 were boys and 2,439 girls. The average attendance in both types of school in December was 104,127 against 89,538 in December, 1920. FOOD COST DROPS 1 PER CENT WASHINGTON, Jan. 21. — Decelline of one per cent in the average price of food in December compared with November is announced by the Department of Labor. The average family expenditure for food during December decreased in forty cities, increased in eight and was unchanged in three. Los Angeles' decrease was three per cent. Harry Fellinge, Brunswick Phonographs. PLANT AND STORE RUINED BY FIRE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21. — Two fires, one of them in the downtown district and the other in Boyle Heights, caused the fire department to be called out at daybreak today and caused damage amounting to nearly $25,000. Fire originating in the second floor of the Los Angeles Enameling and Japanning Co., 118 E. Ninth-st., caused $15,000 damage to the interior of the building and the stock and machinery. The blaze evidently originated from spontaneous combustion and spread rapidly. Shortly after the fire near Ninth and Main was reported to the fire department an alarm was sounded from Stephenson and Euclid-aves, where store No. 15 of the San Sealig Co. was virtually destroyed. Firemen extinguished the blaze after a hard fight. GROCER ROBBED, BOUND AND GAGGED LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21. — Bound and gagged by two bold daylight bandits, who entered his store at 568 Mission-rd at 6:15 p.m. today, Jack Santos, a groceryman, was held prisoner by the desperadoes for nearly an hour while they searched through the place for valuables. The two bandites, who were evidently Mexicans, took $45 from the cash register and then left the store while Santos fought desperately to free himself from the clothing with which his hands and feet were tied. TWO CARS DAMAGED Herbert Lindley of Pasadena was in an auto collision at the intersection of Broadway and Clementi st yesterday. The cars were aged, but no one seriously injured. Yeoman Dance and C Monday night, L.O.O. body welcome. Heffield