oc-plain-dealer 1922-01-23

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH: Year 1921: $1,254,875 No. of Permits: 564 Year 1920: 879,980 No. of Permits: 862 PLAIN LEADING NEW VOL. XXV—NO. 144 $1,200 FUND OPEN GREAT MEETING OF FARMERS President Harding Outlines Comprehensive Program for Meeting 'Grim Reality' WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.—President Harding, opening the national agricultural conference here today, outlined a comprehensive program for meeting the "grim reality" of the present crisis in agriculture. Warning that if the nation fails to aid the farmer it will "precipitate a disaster that will affect every industrial and commercial activity." The President made seven specific recommendations to the 325 leaders of agriculture and related lines here for the conference. They were: 1. Extension of farmers' co-operaContents of Pope's Will Is Revealed ROME, Jan. 23.—The late Pope Benedict XV bequeathed all his private property at Pegli, a suburb of Genoa, to his nephew, the Marquis della Chiesa, it was revealed by the will today. Various personal possessions at the Vatican were bequeathed by the pontiff to his successor. All of the servants were remembered in the will. A famous papal ring which is worn constantly by pontiffs of the Roman church as a symbol of their high and holy office is broken up and remolded for the next occupant of the chair of St. Peter. A solemn ceremony will accompany the conferring of the ring upon the finger of the next Pope. GREAT POPE GONE, SAYS VICAR RYAN SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.—The pressing demand of the remains, the funeral Pope Benedict XV was this afternoon and we either tomorrow or We. All arrangements for services had been made monies were ready to when the decision was laying the burial. Tomorrow or Wednesday will be laid in a temporary place until such time tomb can be prepared. The official ceremonio WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.—President Harding, opening the agricultural conference here today, outlined a comprehensive program for meeting the "grim reality" of the present crisis in agriculture. Warning that if the nation fails to aid the farmer it will "precipitate a disaster that will affect every industrial and commercial activity," the President made seven specific recommendations to the 325 leaders of agriculture and related laws, long held to be one of the principal barriers to their growth. 1. Extension of farmers' co-operative marketing organizations. Harding indorsed, indirectly legislation now pending in congress to exempt these organizations from the working of the anti-trust laws, long held to be one of the principal barriers to their growth. 2. Provision must be made for much greater "working capital" for the farmer. 3. Congress must place more economic facts before the farmer for their aid. 4. To aid the farmer and consumer measures must be taken to prevent violent price fluctuations which result from "unorganized and hapless production." 5. The farmers will be benefitted by far-seeking and wise transportation policies. In this connection the President recommended a greater use of water ways and suggested that eventually nearly all of the railways of the country be electrified. He also rised arousing theire of eastern Republicans by giving unqualified endorsement to the Great Lakes waterway project recently framed by the international joint commission, which would enable ocean liners to dock at Great Lakes ports. 6. The fullest development of national resources through increased reclamation of arid cutover and swamp lands. 7. The nation must obtain a new conception of the farmers' place "in our social and economic scheme." WALNUTS SUFFER NO DAMAGE, IS BELIEF Walnut trees in the Aushellin district suffered little or no damage, according to George M. Rice, manager of the Aushellin Walnut Growers Association. New growers on young trees may have been touched slightly, but nothing else, says Roe. The trees do not begin to bud for two months yet. No action has been taken by the California Walnut Growers Association, so far as he knows, regarding frost damages. CROKER'S CONDITION STILL UNCHANGED DUBLIN, Jan. 23.—The condition of Richard Croker, former leader of Tammany in New York, who is critically ill at Glen Cairn Castle, was reported unchanged today. He is suffering from gall stones and complications due to adrenaline. GREAT POPE GONE, SAYS VICAR RYAN SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.—"The church has lost a great Pope and the world at large a great spiritual leader," said Vicar General Patrick L. Ryan of the archdiocese of San Francisco, in a statement here. "The poutificate of Pope Benedict XV was cast in one of the most troublesome and trying periods of the world's history. "The church in every age has had Pope capable of meeting the difficulties of their times. Benedict XV was equal to his. If the nations had listened to his timely and unprejudiced plea for peace and had founded peace on the fundamental Christian principles he advocated the world would be nearer today to the realization of its desires." LOST HIGHEST DIGNITARY LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23.—The Catholic church has lost its highest dignity and the secular world one of its greatest peace advocates, Bishop John J. Cantwell of the Los Angeles and Monterey diocese said, in a statement issued here. The statement said further: "But the passing of the Pope brings grief to the many who are not of his communion. He is the head of a great church which down the centuries has fought against the tyranny of the Godless; against the claims of materialism; against the delicacy of wealth, and has in season and out of season proclaimed the loving kindness of God and the equality of man with man. BODY LIES IN STATE ROME, Jan. 23.—The body of Pope Benedict XV lies in state today in the papal chamber, guarded by Prince Aldobardini, commander of the noble guards, and Count Antomora. The Pontiff died at 6.05 yesterday morning Roman time, and at once the remains were taken in charge by the "Fate Bene Fratelli," whose business it is to dress and embalm the corpses of the Holy Fathers. Pope Benedict anticipated that his death would take place at about the time it did. Just before midnight he told Cardinals Gasparri, Vico and Giorgi and Monsignor Respighi, the prefect, to go to bed, that there was plenty of time yet before 6 o'clock. SPECIAL SERVICES AT ST. BONIFACE CHURCH Requir low mass was held at 8 o'clock this morning in observance of the death of Pope Benedict XV. High CROKER'S CONDITION STILL UNCHANGED DUBLIN, Jan. 23.—The condition of Richard Croker, former leader of Tammany in New York, who is critically ill at Glen Cairn Castle, was reported unchanged today. He is suffering from gall stones and complications due to advanced age. ANAHEIM ORANGE & LEMON ASSN. PACKS The packing house of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Assn. was in operation today and probably will be occupied part of tomorrow, also. The association had enough oranges gathered before the middle of last week to enable it to keep going. VISCOUNT BYRGE DEAD LONDON, Jan. 23.—Viscount James Bryce, former ambassador to the United States 1907-12, and author of "The American Commonwealth," "The Holy Roman Empire" and other works, died suddenly at Sidmouth. He was the most popular ambassador Britain ever had in America. He was a Liberal politician, and had held many cabinet positions. If it's from Witman's it's good. Yeoman Dance and Card party, Monday night, I. O. O. F. hall. Everybody welcome. Helfner's Orchestra. Merchants Noon day dinner 11:30 to 2.50c. Every day except Sunday. Morning Confectionery, next to new California Theatre. FRUIT SALES TODAY CLEVELAND: Higher navels; oranges $2.95 to $4.00. PHILADELPHIA: Higher oranges, unchanged lemons; oranges $3.30 to $4.45; lemons $4.85. NEW YORK: Slower and higher oranges and lemons; oranges $4.75 to $5.85, lemons $5.30 to $5.40. PITTSBURGH: Higher oranges and lemons; oranges $3.90 to $4.45; lemons $4.70 to $5.60. THE THERMOMETER Minimum: 32½ at 6 a.m. Maximum: 69 at 2:30. SPECIAL SERVICES AT ST. BONIFACE CHURCH Requim low mass was held at 8 o'clock this morning in observance of the death of Pope Benedict XV. High mass will be conducted as soon as the exact date of the burial is announced. CAR BADLY SMASHED IN HORSE COLLISION A Ford car driven by John Morena of 308 No. Paulina-st., bumped into a horse led by H. Clark this morning on No. Los Angeles-st., between Charries and Cypress-sts. The horse was cut pretty badly about the head, and was led home. It is that there were no bones broken. The men were uninjured. The Ford was badly smashed up. ASK GUARDIANSHIP OF THREE CHILDREN W. A. Kempton, thru his attorney, J. U. Hemml, has applied to superior court at Santa Ana for guardianship papers for three children, from three months to about 13 years old, of the late Mrs. Wilma Harkins, who died recently, widow of William Harkins. The property consists of $1000 insurance in the Maccabees. CREW OF SUNKEN FREIGHTER RESCUED NEW YORK, Jan. 23.—A wireless message to the naval communications bureau today said all of the 34 members of the crew of the Norwegian freighter Mod ,which sank in mid-Atlantic, were safe aboard the British freighter Melrose Head.The Mod, on her maiden voyage, left New York Friday, Jan. 13. AT ANAHEIM SANITARIUM New patients at the Anaheim Sanitarium include: Mrs. Franklin A. White, Huntington Beach, and Tachika Nakano, Westminster. WARMER WEATHER SO.CAL.FO LOS ANGELES, Jan.-weather was predicted by H.B. Hersey, governor oligist, in charge of the weather bureau. Cent Sixth and Main-sts. With minimum temperate citrus belt ranging from grees this morning, it that little, if any, damage to oranges and lemons low temperatures. Citrus growers report it would be impossible give any accurate estimate amount of damage caused temperature of Frida morning. CARBON MONO POISONS WA LOS ANGELES, Jan.-tim of deadly carbon in the body of Charles nightwatchman and found today in the office crushing concern in E.A.G.Corgeau of 1800 who risked his life down the office door a way to a boiler where the gas and prevented plosion. SUNDAY SCHOOL LANGASHIRE..England The Lancashire Foothorts that out of 655 ed off the field for uguage" 60 pct., were Sunday school league. SERVICES AT RICHMOND England Sunday evening service will be held at the house.Mont of the town,say the chilies do not attend any ship. Merchants Noon day to 2.50c. Every day of California Confectionery California Theatre. THE ORANGE COUNTY AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER EVERYDAY BUILDING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Monday, January 23, 1922 TURS, CAR ST THOUSANDS PASS BIER OF POPE Flags in Italy Fly at Half Mast; Whole World Condoles Death of Prelate ROME, Jan. 23. — Owing to the pressing demand of the public to view the remains, the funeral of the late Pope Benedict XV was postponed late this afternoon and will take place either tomorrow or Wednesday. All arrangements for the funeral services had been made and the ceremonies were ready to be carried out when the decision was announced delaying the burial. Tomorrow or Wednesday the body will be laid in a temporary resting place until such time as a fitting tomb can be prepared. The official ceremonies had been ROTARY TO BACK SCOUT CAMPAIGN Club Pledges Aid Toward Raising Anaheim’s Share Which Is $2,500 The Boy Scout campaign in the county was given an impetus today, when D. Eyman Huff, of Orange, president of the county council, reported at the Rotary Club meeting on progress made and plans considered by other communities. The county is to raise $12,500 and Anaheim $2500. R. R. Miller, county probation officer, will represent Santa Ana on the campaign committee and W. O. Hart, Orange, Walter Brigham is the Anaheim representative. Below Zero Weather Grips Chicago Today CHICAGO, Jan. 23.—Chicago experienced the coldest weather of the winter today when the thermometer at 1 o'clock this morning registered one degree below zero. Unofficial thermometers in various parts of the city registered as low as five degrees below. Warmer temperatures by tonight were forecast. ENGINEER VIEWS PROTECTION WORK Locating Engineer J. P. Mack, of the Union Pacific System, accompanied by Messrs. Robertson and Bayliss, viewed the recent temporary measures taken by the local C. of C. for curbing the flood waters of the Santa Ana river, and studied the tentative plan for the building of piping and embankments to effect permanent control. He also agreed to ROME, Jan. 23. — Owing to the pressing demand of the public to view the remains, the funeral of the late Pope Benedict XV was postponed late this afternoon and will take place either tomorrow or Wednesday. All arrangements for the funeral services had been made and the ceremonies were ready to be carried out when the decision was announced delaying the burial. Tomorrow or Wednesday the body will be laid in a temporary resting place until such time as a fitting tomb can be prepared. The official ceremonies had been set for 5 o'clock this afternoon, but the crowds begging the privilege of viewing the remains were so great and, the sorrow of the public at not being able to pay their final respects to the deceased Pontiff was so widespread and genuine that an eleventh hour decision was reached to delay the final services. Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary of state, today assumed the official duties of temporary Pope. He will hold his temporary authority until a new pope is selected. The consistory of cardinals to select a successor to Benedict XV will meet on Feb. 2. It is thought probable that an Italian will be chosen, as there are 31 Italian cardinals and only 30 of all other nationalities. The body of the dead Pope was transferred this morning from the throne room of the Vatican, where it had lain in state, to the Sistine chapel. Still later it was carried with all formality to the Basilica of St Peter's. There it had been planned for it to lie only until 5 o'clock this afternoon, but the mighty throngs of people desiring to pass through the long lines of Swiss guards and kiss the feet of the Pope as they protruded through the grill of the chancel, seemed never ending and it was reluctantly decided to delay the funeral and permit a lengthening of the public demonstration of sorrow. A constant stream of mourners, a considerable number of them Americans, passed before the papal bier. Many of them touched their rosaries to the cold fingers in token of farewell. The funeral plans will be carried out in accordance with the living wishes of the pontiff. The body will be buried ultimately in the Vatican crypt near the tomb of St Peter. A wall of soldiers, two deep, formed a lane through which mourners and spectators passed to pay homage to Benedict XV today. Behind the massive bronze door of Sacrament chapel the cataque rested surrounded by fluttering candles of gigantic size. WARMER WEATHER SO. CAL. FORECAST LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23. — Warmer weather was predicted today by Col H. B. Hersey, government meteorologist. The Boy Scout campaign in the county was given an impetus today, when D. Eyman Huff, of Orange, president of the county council, reported at the Rotary Club meeting on progress made and plans considered by other communities. The county is raise $12,500 and Anaheim $2500. R. R. Miller, county probation officer, will represent Santa Ana on the campaign committee and W. O. Hart, Orange, Walter Brigham is the Anaheim representative. The club passed a resolution endorsing the campaign and pledging its aid toward raising Anaheim's share of the fund. Leonard Evans announced the annual meeting of the county council on Jan. 30, and urged a good attendance. Harry D. Riley showed samples of the new button which the club plans having members wear. A twig of orange with the blossoms is the feature of the button. Many Rotarians of Santa Ana, Orange and Long Beach were guests. The speaker of the day, Edward Gillette, past president of the Long Beach club, gave an interesting talk in which he commended the Boy Scout movement and told what Rotarianism stands for. Rotarianism, he said, at first was regarded as merely a beautiful but impracticable doctrine. But its principles soon were found workable. Now there were 1,000 Rotary clubs in the country. What is a Rotary Club? best answered, he thought, this way: It is an association of businessmen who by acquaintanceship, fellowship and finally friendship, meet for the purpose of elevating business and making for better business men, happier individuals and finer citizens in a community. Rotarians admitted their interdependence on one another. One of the secrets of Rotarian success was the restricted membership. Rotarians practiced the Golden Rule. Because of the confidence which Rotary inspired, members should see that this confidence never is betrayed. Gillette told the history of the Long Beach club at some length, mentioning the fact that during his incumbency as president, the club held eight consecutive meetings with 100 per cent attendance. The man who made his opportunity has been called wise; the man who grasped one likewise, and the man who missed one otherwise, he said. Rotarians were offered a fine opportunity for service. He mentioned the fact that he had helped to start the club at Santa Ana and more recently at Huntington Park and San Pedro. He urged members to attend the conference of the Rotary district, composed of California, Nevada and Hawaii, to be held at San Francisco the latter part of March. Harry D. Riley mentioned the fact that the Kiwanis Club was going to aid in the local Boy Scout campaign. The matter of its aid will be brought up at the meeting tomorrow, a memorial views protection work Locating Engineer J. P. Mack, of the Union Pacific System, accompanied by Messrs. Robertson and Bayliss, viewed the recent temporary measures taken by the local C. of C for curbing the flood waters of the Santa Ana river, and studied the tentative plan for the building of pilng and embankments to effect permanent control. He also agreed to be present at the subscribers' meeting, to be held here when the $40,-000 goal is in sight, and consult with other railway and corporation engineers to fix a mutually suitable plan. "So far as I can gather," said Mr. Mack, "the proposed plan for permanent control seems feasible. The work done temporarily was well planned and will apparently do for this winter." An estimate was made late Saturday of the subscriptions made to that date, showing that the following could be depended upon: Districts inside Anaheim $17,327.03; Districts outside the city limits $10,344.50. Todate several transits are winding up their report of subscriptions taken outside the corporate limits, and another committee is scouring districts already only lately done. DIVORCE COMPLAINT ALLEGES CRUELTIES Under the heading of cruelty, Louise Nicholes, who filed suit in the superior court for divorce from Earl H. Nicholes, of Huntington Beach, listed many alleged wrongs to account for her marital unhappyness. When he complained that she was responsible for his debts and she responded by trying to economize and aid him in paying them, he accused her of wanting to live in a " hog-pen " so that she would have less work and more time to "gad about with undesirable neighbors." Mrs. Nicholes charges. Falsely accusing her of prejudicing their 5-year-old daughter against him, because she child, which she said feared him, would become hysterical upon his affectionate advances upon her husband according to the complaint. ONE DEAD, FOUR HURT IN TRUCK-P.E.CRASH LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23.—Richard Deakins, 60, was killed; W. Z. Staler ,25, was believed to be dying and three other men were seriously hurt today when a truck in which they were riding was struck by a San Bernardino-Riverside train of the Pacific Electric in Colton. The truck was thrown 40 feet by the collision. JAPS ROUTED FROM HOUSE BYFIRE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23. — Fire WARMER WEATHER SO. CAL. FORECAST LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23.—Warmer weather was predicted today by Col. H. B. Hersey, government meteorologist, in charge of the United States weather bureau, Central building, Sixth and Main-sts. With minimum temperatures in the citrus belt ranging from 27 to 30 degrees this morning, it was declared that little, if any, damage was caused to oranges and lemons by reason of low temperatures. Citrus growers reported today that it would be impossible at this time to give any accurate estimate as to the amount of damage caused by the low temperature of Friday night and morning. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONS WATCHMAN LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23.—A victim of deadly carbon monoxide gas, the body of Charles Schall, 40 a nightwatchman and salesman, was found today in the office of a rock crushing concern in Eagle street by A. G. Corgeau of 1800 New avenue, who risked his life in breaking down the office door and fighting his way to a boiler where he shut off the gas and prevented a serious explosion. SUNDAY SCHOOL "EVIL" LANCASHIRE, England, Jan. 23. The Lancashire Football Assn. reports that out of 655 players ordered off the field for using "bad languages" 60 pct. were members of Sunday school league football clubs. SERVICES AT MOVIES RICHMOND England, Jan. 23.—Sunday evening services hereafter will be held at the local movie house. Most of the inhabitants of the town, say the church authorities, do not attend any place of worship. Merchants Noon day dinner 11:30 to 2, 50c. Every day except Sunday, California Conventionery, next to new California Theatre. SANTA ANA TO GET REALTY CONVENTION "The delegates from Santa Ana feel that they've got the next state convention safely stowed away in their pocket," said an honorary member of the Santa Ana board today, on his return from the annual convention in Oakland. The board of directors will not announce their choice until three months before the next convention, which normally takes place in December, but was postponed last time. The Santa Ana delegates, said this man, satisfied the convention that the city entertain the 500 or 600 delegates expected without difficulty. Los Angeles, and in fact practically all the southern realty boards, backed Santa Ana for the convention. The plan for the entertainment of delegates to the national convention at San Francisco in June is to make the usual So. Calif. picnic a state-wide affair, to be held at Long Beach. But all of the boards affiliated with the California Real Estate Association have been asked to inform the directors in detail what they have to offer in the way of entertainment. The Long Beach board plans to have the delegates tour the southern counties by auto. FINED $ FOR SPEEDING F. N. Elcholt was fined $5 for speeding when arraigned in the Anheim police court this morning. Witness Specialist. Yeoman Dance and Card party, Monday night, L. G. G. F. hall. Ever welcome, Hutter's Orchestra... 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 STOLEN 2 ROBBERS FLEE AFTER HOLDUP NEAR SANTA ANA Twelve hundred dollars' worth of furs belonging to the Marcell Fur Store of 317 W. Eighth-st, Los Angeles, $369 in money, $75 in checks and a $400 Ford car were the spoils of two robbers who Saturday at the pistol point held up salesmen of the firm and others in a house on South Lyon-st outside the Santa Ana city limits. The facts of the holdup were announced today by police. Jack Ferguson, proprietor of a poolroom at Delhi and an ex-pugilist, has been identified as one of the two visitors. The three salesmen, Louis Barron L. B. Nichols and Albert Silver, made an appointment with Ray Stillings of Santa Ana to show a valuable fur coat to a woman friend of Stillings, whose name is withheld. On an order signed by Stillings, on H. L. Copson, the Ford was obtained by the salesmen, and all four ARRIVE BY MOTOR FROM CHICAGO Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Harshman and two children, of Chicago, and H. P. Leavitt, formed a motor party which arrived in Anaheim this morning. ON WORK er J. P. Mack, System, accomRobertson and recent temporathe local C. of food waters of the studied the tenbuilding of pils to effect persubscribers' meetwhen the $40. and consult with corporation engily suitable plan. other," said Mr. plan for permasible. The work was well planned do for this ade late Saturtions made to at the following on; Districts in7.03. Districts $10,344.50. is are winding descriptions taken limits, and annouring districts one. ARRIVE BY MOTOR FROM CHICAGO Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Harshman and two children, of Chicago, and H. P. Leavitt, formed a motor party which arrived in Anaheim this morning. The Harshman family left their home Jan. 1, but stopped several places en route for short visits. They made the final stop at El Paso, Texas, then began their actual journey to California. They arrived in Anaheim just three days after leaving the Texas city, making the trip in a seven passenger Nash sedan. The car contained a heater and was fitted with all the comforts of a Pullman. The travelers were greatly pleased with the performance of their Nash during the entire trip, having had no trouble on the entire journey. They are loud in their praise of the car. Mr. Harshman is the son-in-law of Mr. J. N. Rushton, proprietor of the United Cigar store, and has brought his family to Anaheim to locate. EXPERT O. K.S FRUIT HERE Less damage was suffered by the Anaheim district during the recent period of abnormally cold weather: than any district In Orange-co, according to an expert who has just completed a tour of all of the principal growing districts. This statement holds good, this man said, not only of northern but of southern Orange-co. The report confirms the findings of Manager G. W. Sandilands of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Assn., who said that in so far as he could judge from a limited personal examination, Anaheim district suffered little or no frost damage. Sandilands said it was presumed that some damage has been suffered but he has noticed none whatever. While the name of the expert who toured the county cannot be given out, Sandilands says he is a man experienced in citrus fruit growing and a thorough expert regarding conditions. This man made a careful examination among districts of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Placentia, Fullerton, Tustin, and in fact all of the principal growing districts. Manager Sandilands gave it as his personal opinion that practically nothing except the youngest lemon trees have been burnt by the frost. Concerning the volume of oranges still to be shipped Sandilands said his own association has only five carloads of navels remaining. He regards it as no misfortune, therefore, that packing operations will cease temporarily tomorrow because the letup will give the market, which is now congested, a chance to facts of the holdup were announced today by police. Jack Ferguson, proprietor of a poolroom at Delhi and an ex-pugilist, has been identified as one of the two visitors. THE SALTSMEN, Louis Barron L. B. Nichols and Albert Silver, made an appointment with Ray Stillings of Santa Ana to show a valuable fur coat to a woman friend of Stillings, whose name is withheld. On an order signed by Stillings, on H. L. Copson, the Ford was obtained by the salesmen, and all four men drove out to the house on S. Lyon-st. It was this Ford in which the two robbers escaped. They drove southward, toward Tustin. Stillings is suspected of being an accomplice and was put into the county jail. His woman friend, and another woman of 21 also were held but later released. Nichols escaped thru a rear door and got the number of the car by means of which its identification was made. On being questioned, Stillings admitted that he had given the order for the car. He explained that Copson required either an order or a deposit. Stillings is a regular customer of Copson's. BIG LINER SAFE AFTER FIRE AT SEA LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23.—A fire which broke out on the large Matson Navigation Co. ocean liner Hawkeye State imperiled the lives of 160 passengers and created a near panic, but was extinguished after burning through several large staterooms and causing approximately $2000 damages, according to reports made by passengers and officers on the vessel when it docked at Los Angeles harbor today. 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The fire, which broke out after the ship had left the Panama canal and was proceeding to the local port originated in one of the staterooms and is believed to have been caused when a heated electric iron was left lying on a bed. woh! f-ytaoflwa.kwd? MERCHANTS TO BANQUET The program of the current year's work will be mapped out next Monday evening by the Merchants' Association, at the annual banquet to be held at the Elks' clubhouse. H. E. W. Barnes, Jr., the president, will preside as tostmaster. Many important questions are being contemplated by the club, including that of wiser advertising by members, co-operation in matters of mutual and civic interest and closing days. The association already has taken a stand against permitting its members to be victimized by solicitors for advertising schemes of no merit—an imposition which is practiced here annually. As a rule the cooperation among merchants has been excellent, but the association hopes to extend its scope to include a larger percentage still of merchants eligible. The matter of closing days and hours never has been settled here to the satisfaction of everybody concerned, and the club hopes to make greater unanimity in this respect possible also. Witman, eyesight specialist. Cranberries, 25c per lb. Edmston's Grocery. Merchants Noon day dinner 11:30 to 2, 50c. Every day except Sunday. California Confectionery, next to new California Theatre.