oc-plain-dealer 1922-01-26

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH: Year 1921 $1,254,375 No. of Permits 664 Year 1920 $70,980 No. of Permits 362 LEADING NEW VOL. XXV—NO. 147 BALLOON SUPPORT FOR PRADO DAM GROWING State Aid, as in Los Angeles-co, Will Be Objective of Conservation Advocates Referring to a statement in his report to the A. C. made last night, to the effect that Los Angeles-co thru state aid had obtained $5,000,000 for water conservation and allied purposes, J. F. Ahlborn, chairman of the water conservation committee of the county, today said that the objective of the committee, following its transformation into a county water conservation organization, should be to obtain similar aid. He said he would urge that efforts be directed toward 600 Street Railway Cars in Big Fire CHICAGO, Jan. 26—More than 100 cars of the Chicago surface street railway line were destroyed in a fire which destroyed car barns at Devon and Clark-sits on the north side early today. First estimates of the damage run from $1,500,000 to $3,000,000. Approximately 600 cars were in the barns when the fire was discovered but about 500 of them were run out before the flames reached them. Firemen had a difficult time preventing the flames from spreading to nearby houses. Early morning street car service on the north side was crippled. The cause of the fire has not been learned. WITNESSES TELL OF MISS RAPPE'S AGONY SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26—A procession of witnesses to tell of occasions BIG TIMES HELKS H FRI. E Big Parade Follow-liation of 50 First in New C One of the most elk which the local lodge has undertaken will and entertainment for les Lodge, No. 99, tom The officers of the will put on the work of initiates will numb The visitors will bring elaborate reception with other features, includ has been arranged by a parade will pre Referring to a statement in his report to the A.C. made last night, to the effect that Los Angeles-co thrust state aid had obtained $3,000,000 for water conservation and allied purposes. J.F. Ahlborn, chairman of the water conservation committee of the county, today said that the objective of the committee, following its transformation into a county water conservation organization, should be to obtain similar aid. He said he would urge that efforts be directed toward that end. The legal way had not yet been paved, however, for the organization. Ahlborn pointed out that state aid of one kind or another would be possible within a year, the 1923 legislature convening Jan. 2 next. A bond issue also would be necessary. Ahlborn thinks, to obtain sufficient funds. H.A. Lake, prominent growers of Garden Grove, told Ahlborn privately last night that growers would be willing to pay an assessment of $100 an acre if necessary toward the construction of the dam at Prado on the Santa Ana river, proposed by C.E. Litt of Tustin. The cost of the dam is estimated at $10,000,000. Ahlborn, following conversations with Edward G. Shebley, engineer for the state, and others, says that the area between the 400-foot and 500-foot contour lines at the dam site above Prado is 6.84 square miles or 5.074 acres. This acreage is 2.74 times as large as that between the 300-foot and 400-foot contour lines above Yorba. Five hundred thousand acre-feet of water would be impounded. The estimate of Ahlborn and his advisors is 60,000 acres of land under irrigation in Orange co. Many thousands of additional acres under cultivation would be made possible by the dam. In Ahlborn's opinion (although he himself has not taken a definite stand for the dam in exclusion of other conservation methods). The Los Angeles Flood Control District was created by an act of the legislature passed in 1915. The district consists of practically all of the Los Angeles county, and the act makes the county supervisors supervisors of the district, which is a body corporate with powers including that to call an election for the purpose of voting bonds, tax property of people in the district, etc. In 1912 an act was passed making valid and legal all previous acts of the district and making legal all bonds already issued. In 1912 an act was passed, appropriating out of the state treasury $3,000,000 to be paid in annual installments of $300,000 for ten years. J.U. Hemmi, local attorney, said that it Los Angeles county had the right to such an appropriation. Orange county did also. Hemmi, however, raised the question whether the constitution permitted legislation. WITNESSES TELL OF MISS RAPPE'S AGONY SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26—A procession of witnesses to tell occasions in the life of Virginia Rappe, when she tore her clothing and went into paroxysms of pain, continued today as the defense of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle proceeded in his second trial for manslaughter. They came mostly from the vicinity of Los Angeles and related various circumstances under which they declared they had witnessed Miss Rappe act in this manner. Eugene S. Presbrey, executive secretary of the Screen Writers' Guild, said he had cured one such attack by forcing her to take a half-pan of cracked ice. The attack followed the taking of two drinks, he said. MOTORIST FAILS TO AID HIS VICTIM LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26. — Run down by a motorist who failed to stop to render aid to his victim, H.F. Bluher, 1558 McKinley avenue. Latin station, was seriously injured while crossing a highway near his home, according to a report to rue Sheriff's office today. Picked up by neighbors, who found him lying in the road, suffering intense agony, Bluher was rushed to the Huntington Park hospital, where he was given emergency treatment. POLICE ASSAILANT SHOT THRU HEART IN LEVONDENCE, Mo., Jan. 26. — George Barton, 40, a policeman, was shot through the abdomen and Zedrick Byrd, 63, negro, was shot thru the heart, dying instantly, in a revolver battle early today. The negro, evidently crazed by drink, attacked the policeman, wounding him seriously. Barton returned the fire, but his shots went wild. Police Chief Harris fired the shot which killed it negro. SIX WERE ANXIOUS TO ADOPT CHILD There were six homes in Anaheim last night anxious to adopt the little seven-pound baby born in the C. of C. apartments. The baby was placed in a fine home where it will be assured the best of care. Bitterest appointment was expressed by some of British forces; it is still hot fighting took place of points inside the according to the dispatch troops fired on the mob. It is claimed that they not use their weapons... In 1921 an act was passed making valid and legal all previous acts of the district and making legal all bonds already issued. In 1921 an act was passed, appropriating out of the state treasury $3,000,000 to be paid in annual installments of $300,000 for ten years. J. U. Hemmi, local attorney, said that if Los Angeles county had the right to such an appropriation, Orange county did also. Hemmi, however, raised the question whether the constitution permitted legislation of the sort, which appeared to be special. VERDICT RETURNED BY CORONER'S JURY A verdict returned by the coroner a jury today in the case of Arthur Poyet, local boy, found unconscious in his room at 117 No. Climenitne-st yesterday morning, dying a few minutes later at the sanitarium, was that he had met death by accidental asphyxiation from gas. Suggestions were made by some of the jurors that the gas company be approached relative to some way of fixing the gas outlets so that when the gas is burning low, and left burning, there will be no danger that a heavier pressure be put on. That is what caused young Poyet's death. The gas was running low when he lighted the stove and lay down. Then the pressure came on and he was overcome, never waking. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the Backs & Terry funeral parlors. Burial probably will be in Loma Vista. Harry Fellinge, Brunswick Phonographs. A laugh in every line, "Professor's Dilemma", Grand Theatre, Feb. 1st. BUILDING PERMITS Henry Plotz, frame screen porch, at 809 So. Lemon-st, cost $40. Roy Foreman, contractor for M. P. Clark, frame residence and garage, at 225 E. Cypress-st, cost $5,000. Herman Karsten, frame garage at 1115 W. Broadway, cost $650. L. Frahm, frame garage at 1222 W. Broadway, cost $100. SIX WERE ANXIOUS TO ADOPT CHILD There were six homes in Anaheim last night anxious to adopt the little seven-pound baby born in the C. of C. apartments. The baby was placed in a fine home where it will be assured the best of care. Bitterest appointment was expressed by some of those who arrived too late. Within a few minutes after the Plain Dealer was on the street last night announcing that the infant would be given away, because its parents had all they could do to support two other children, the first applicant for the babe had called. When it appeared that there were several anxious to adopt it, the child was taken to the county hospital where its disposition was arranged by Superintendent Zaiser. FINDS SUITCASE OF BABY CLOTHING A suitcase full of baby clothes was found last night in the yard of J. J. Sawyer northwest of Anaheim, and was turned over to the local police today. Mr. Sawyer and his wife almost stumbled over it as they walked through the yard. The suit-case is of straw, and the pharaphernailia runs thru all the stages of baby clothing. The object of the suitcase hag been placed there is something that has the police guessing. ACT IN HOUSE TO CUT SIZE OF ARMY WASHINGTON, Jan. 26—A reduction of more than one-third in the authorized strength of the American army is made by several of the most loyal Republican and Democrat leaders of the house, it would now as the appropriation for the war department. CUT WAGES OF U.S. SHIP BOARD SAILORS WASHINGTON, Jan. 26—A wage cut for sailors on United States shipping board vessels will take place Feb. 6, according to Chairman Lasker today, who said the assent of union officials has been secured. BOMB EXPLOSION DETROIT, Mich., J.Rifle bomb explosion in of the Warsaw bakery three scores of citizen beds, slightly injuring a property damage. The explosion is s Rosen, proprietor of have been the work of who objected to the War selling bread at 5 cents. OIL COMPANY RESET FOR Date for the trial oition brought by Birdd Anaheim against the and W. E. Heffern, to property in the Kraemof Placentia, and to give by the plaintiff t changed by stipulation counsel from Jan. 30 to d.m. The case is p superior court. NAB WOMAN OF BILLINGS, Mont., women captured in th of a passenger train, fail here today, suspe implicated in a Seat ton, jewel robbery. CHARGE FRAUD NEF YORK, Jan. were under arrest charged with attempting the United States duties on fura. BIG TIME BY ELKS HERE FRI. EVE Big Parade Followed by Initiation of 50 Candidates, First in New Club House One of the most elaborate affairs which the local lodge of the Elks yet has undertaken will be a reception and entertainment for the Los Angeles Lodge, No. 99, tomorrow night. The officers of the visiting lodge will put on the work, and the class of initiates will number about fifty. The visitors will bring a band. An elaborate reception with musical and other features, including a banquet, has been arranged by the Elks here. A parade will precede the initiation. ONLY $20,000 SPENT IN SOUTH Only Tenth of State’s Investigation Fund to Be Used Here Approximately only $20,000 or one tenth of the total appropriation of $200,000 by the state will be spent in the area south of the Tehachapi, Edward G. Sheibley, Los Angeles engineer, told the members of the Associated Chambers of Commerce at their dinner in Yorba Linda last night. Sheibley was brought to the meeting by J. F. Ahlborn, chairman of the water conservation committee of the county. Other features of the meeting were: Declaration by H. A. Locke of Garden City. 300 MORE LICENSE PLATES RECEIVED Three hundred more license plates have been received at the local office of the Auto Club of So. Cal., it was announced this morning by Paul V. Allen, local manager. The club is giving very efficient and rapid service in this line, and those who made application for licenses up and including Jan. 18, are requested to call at the office and get their plates. Applications are still being taken for license plates for all kinds of cars whether the applicants be members of the club or not. SALSCHEIDER PLEADS GUILTY, FINED $300 Max Salscheider, proprietor of the Liberty Grill, was fined $300 and given suspended sentence of 30 days in superior court today. Several months ago Judge Howard fined Salscheider $300 and sentenced him to 30 days in jail on a charge of selling bitters and other drinks containing considerable alcohol, in violation of the liquor ordinance. One of the most elaborate affairs which the local lodge of the Elks yet has undertaken will be a reception and entertainment for the Los Angeles Lodge. No. 99, tomorrow night. The officers of the visiting lodge will put on the work, and the class of initiates will number about fifty. The visitors will bring a band. An elaborate reception with musical and other features, including a banquet, has been arranged by the Elks here. A parade will precede the initiation ceremonies. BODY OF PONTIFF PLACED IN VAULT ROME, Jan. 26.—Pope Benedict XV was buried today with the most imposing ceremonies of which the Vatican is capable. At 3:30 p.m. the coffin containing the body of the late pontiff was placed in the vault of St. Peter's where it will lie until a permanent place of interment is determined upon. The burial ceremonies took place in the presence of only the shared college, the diplomatic corps and the ancient Roman nobility. The funeral eulogy, written on parchment, in Latin, was inclosed in the Pope's coffin. Mons. Aurelio Galli was selected to write the eulogy. The burial service, according to custom, is the most picturesque and solemn of the many which take place during the 10-day funeral ceremony for the Pope. St. Peter remained open until 12:30 so the unending line of mourners could view the body. Then it closed for the burial. Tomorrow and Saturday the vault will be open so the public may visit the Pope's tomb. After the last of the mourners had passed the grilled doors of the sacrament chapel to view the features of the dead, St. Peter's was closed and the actual burial service began. BRITISH HALT NATIVES' REVOLT LONDON, Jan. 26.—The fiercest revolt in the recent history of Egypt has just been smothered in blood by British troops. One hundred and ninety persons were killed and about 1000 wounded in a fresh outbreak of disorders in Cairo, according to dispatches received here this afternoon. Order has been restored by the British forces, it is stated. Hot fighting took place at a number of points inside the city of Cairo, according to the dispatches, and the troops fired on the mobs of natives. It is claimed that the soldiers did not use their weapons until it became approximately only $20,000 or one tenth of the total appropriation of $200,000 by the state will be spent in the area south of the Tehachapi, Edward G. Sheibley, Los Angeles engineer, told the members of the Associated Chambers of Commerce at their dinner in Yorba Linda last night. Sheibley was brought to the meeting by J. F. Ahlborn, chairman of the water conservation committee of the county. Other features of the meeting were: Declaration by H. A. Lake of Garden Grove that highway building on a large scale was in active progress north of Fresno, and that unless the county got busy, it would obtain none of the $40,000,000 appropriated; reading by D. Eymon Huff of El Modena of a report by E. E. East highway investigating engineer of the Automobile Club of Southern California, to the effect that improper highway foundations and materials in the Imperial valley along the Salton Sea route are responsible for extensive breaking down even of new roads, and not heavy truck loads upon them; decision after considerable discussion to have an exhibit at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, the nature of the exhibit preferably to be features, but this to be decided by the committee; and sentiment expressed in favor of the Boy Scout movement, for which Harry D. Riley reported. The meeting was held in the L. E. Y. hall and 69 men and ladies were present. E. E. Jahraus, the president, presided. Everett Moore, a young man of the town, entertained the crowd with whistling solos and Jessie Main, a little girl, with dancing to graphophone accompaniment, before the speaking began. The address of welcome was delivered by C. H. Seamans, who rehearsed the accomplishments of the county in the direction of highway improvement, shipping development; curbing of the Santa Ana river; etc. Lew H. Wallace of Newport responded for the associated chambers. He said it was always a pleasure to come to Yorba Linda. D. Eymon Huff of El Modena reported on the Boy Scout campaign telling of the progress made, plains laid and the personnel. The Lion's club, he said; had promised the same sort of aid that the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs already were giving.. The Fullerton district, Harry D. Riley said, on a question of information from Huff, has been assigned $2,000 as its quota. This district includes Yorba Linda, Placentia and various other communities in the vicinity. Huff said the leaders of the campaign hoped to have a scout troop in Yorba Linda as well as in these other communities. The Valencia Orange Show preparations are going steadily forward. Harry D. Riley reported, in the absence of committee members. The highway report of E. E. East, read by Huff, told of damage to paying in the Imperial valley along the Approximately only $20,000 or one tenth of the total appropriation of $200,000 by the state will be spent in the area south of the Tehachapi, Edward G. Sheibley, Los Angeles engineer, told the members of the Associated Chambers of Commerce at their dinner in Yorba Linda last night. Sheibley was brought to the meeting by J. F. Ahlborn, chairman of the water conservation committee of the county. Other features of the meeting were: Declaration by H. A. Lake of Garden Grove that highway building on a large scale was in active progress north of Fresno, and that unless the county got busy, it would obtain none of the $40,000,000 appropriated; reading by D. Eymon Huff of El Modena of a report by E. E. East highway investigating engineer of the Automobile Club of Southern California, to the effect that improper highway foundations and materials in the Imperial valley along the Salton Sea route are responsible for extensive breaking down even of new roads, and not heavy truck loads upon them; decision after considerable discussion to have an exhibit at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, the nature of the exhibit preferably to be features, but this to be decided by the committee; and sentiment expressed in favor of the Boy Scout movement, for which Harry D. Riley reported. The meeting was held in the L. E. Y. hall and 69 men and ladies were present. E. E. Jahraus, the president, presided. Everett Moore, a young man of the town, entertained the crowd with whistling solos and Jessie Main, a little girl, with dancing to graphophone accompaniment, before the speaking began. The address of welcome was delivered by C. H. Seamans, who rehearsed the accomplishments of the county in direction of highway improvement, shipping development; curbing of the Santa Ana river; etc. Lew H. Wallace of Newport responded for the associated chambers. He said it was always a pleasure to come to Yorba Linda. D. Eymon Huff of El Modena reported on the Boy Scout campaign telling of the progress made, plains laid and the personnel. The Lion's club, he said; had promised the same sort of aid that the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs already were giving.. The Fullerton district, Harry D. Riley said, on a question of information from Huff, has been assigned $2,000 as its quota. This district includes Yorba Linda, Placentia and various other communities in the vicinity. Huff said the leaders of the campaign hoped to have a scout troop in Yorba Linda as well as in these other communities. The Valencia Orange Show preparations are going steadily forward. Harry D. Riley reported, in the absence of committee members. The highway report of E. E. East, read by Huff, told of damage to paying in the Imperial valley along revolt in the recent history of Egypt has just been smothered in blood by British troops. One hundred and ninety persons were killed and about 1000 wounded in a fresh outbreak of disorders in Cairo, according to dispatches received here this afternoon. Order has been restored by the British forces, it is stated. Hot fighting took place at a number of points inside the city of Cairo, according to the dispatches, and the troops fired on the mobs of natives. It is claimed that the soldiers did not use their weapons until it became necessary as a last resort, when the roiting Egyptians had to be dealt with forcefully in order to bring them under control. These fatal outbreaks are the first widespread disorders since the arrest of the Egyptian nationalists, who inaugurated a boycott against British goods in Egypt. BOMB EXPLOSION WRECKS BAKERY DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 26.—A terrific bomb explosion in the doorway of the Warsaw bakery, Hamtramck, threw scores of citizens from their beds, slightly injuring two and doing a property damage of $20,000. The explosion is said by David Rosen, proprietor of the bakery, to have been the work of rival bakeries who objected to the Warsaw company selling bread at 5 cents a loaf. OIL COMPANY SUIT RESET FOR APRIL Date for the trial of the civil action brought by Bird V. Beebe, of Anaheim, against the Getty Oil Co., and W. E. Heffern, to quiet title to property in the Kraemer tract north of Placentia, and to voll an oil lease given by the plaintiff to Heffern, was changed by stipulation of opposing counsel from Jan. 30 to April 5 at 1 p.m. The case is pending in the superior court. NAB WOMAN ON TRAIN BILLINGS, Mont., Jan. 26.—Two women captured in the baggage car of a passenger train, were held in jail here today, suspected of being implicated in a Seattle, Washington, jewel robbery. CHARGE FRAUD ATTEMPT NEF YORK, Jan. 26.—Three were under arrest here today charged with attempts to defraud the United States out of import duties on fur. The report scored the continued use of the same pavement in the same district. The report was accepted and placed on file. Lew H. Wallace, for the harbor committee, reported that dredging now was in progress in Newport harbor at the outer end of the jetty. The committee hopes to have a cargo per month enter the harbor at recently. A. S. Bradford of Placentia reporting for the National Orange Snow exhibit, said the exhibit of the county and associated chambers had not shown up well in 1921 because of the limited expenditure and contact (Turn to page three) SOLDIER WITHOUT COUNTRY IS FOUND GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 26.—A "soldier without a country" has been discovered by the clean-up squad of the United States veterans' bureau, operating here. He is C. H. Pearl, who enlisted in the American ambulance service in the French army in 1917. While Pearl was in the hospital as a result of a shrapnel wound, his organization was transferred to the United States army, and he was overlooked. He was unable to show official records that he served in the United States army during the war, and he could not prove that he was actually in the service of any country when he was released from the French hospital. The bureau is working on his case. 425 MILES BY SLED TO VISIT HOLDINGS MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 25.—Mark A. Day's Prest-O-Lite Service will leave Tuesday on a 5000-mile trip to Alaska to inspect stock holdings. It will be necessary to make 425 miles of the trip by dog sled. He will be gone about three months. CLAIMS GERMAN PRINCE KEPT HAREM BERLIN, Germany, Jan. 26.—A statement made during the trial of a former soldier that Frederick Hoenzollern, the ex-crown prince, kept a harem of young girls behind the lines during the war, was accepted today by the German war offenses court at Frankfort. ANOTHER BIG L.A. THEATER LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26.—Oliver Morosco, New York magnate, plans to erect a theater on Seventh near Hope at cost $1,000,000 or more. Negotiations for the land are not yet finished. Another theater is cost $275,000 on Hill between Seventh and Eighth-sts is being planned, it is said, by Joseph Howard, Moses Cohen and other Angelenos. The land has been secured. Henry Ford says there is no basis for connecting his name with Gulf States. Not interested, he says. Howard Elliott says railroads need 25,000,000 in 50 years; favors pay cut all around. Witman, eyesight specialist. DEALER COUNTY WHEN THERE WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE CO. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR SES FIRE $75,000 EDISON PLANT AT LOS ALIMATOS IS BURNED One man was injured and the $75,000 substation of the Southern California Edison Electric company at Los Alamitos was burned to the ground as a result of an unusual accident in which the drag rope of a free balloon of the Arcadia balloon school crossed high voltage wires, it was revealed today, when army officials said they would appoint a commission to make a report on the damage. Cadet G. D. Lewis of the balloon school, in charge of the balloon, had thrown out a drag rope to a crew of men in an army motor truck, headed by Capt. G. D. Haddock, shouting to his companions to catch the rope and pull the balloon to the ground. The rope fell across a number of high voltage wires carrying 60,000 volts and dragged them across 10,000 volt transmission wires, as a result of which crossing of wires havoc was created in the Los Alamitos substa in the free balloon at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. The flight terminated yesterday afternoon with the injuring of Martin and the destruction by fire of the power house. Officials of the company declared at Los Alamitos that the building and equipment were damaged to the extent of $75,000. Col. T. A. Baldwin, commander of the Arcadia balloon school, said that he would appoint a commission to make a check on the damage and report the matter to army officials at would appoint a commission to make a report on the damage. Cadet G. D. Lewis of the balloon school, in charge of the balloon, had thrown out a drag rope to a crew of men in an army motor truck, headed by Capt. G. D. Haddock, shouting to his companions to catch the rope and pull the balloon to the ground. The rope fell across a number of high voltage wires carrying 60,000 volts and dragged them across 10,000 volt transmission wires, as a result of which crossing of wires havoc was created in the Los Alamitos substation. All of the fuses in the building were burned out and oil in the place was set afire. George Martin, who was in charge of the substation, was burned about the face and head so severely that he had to be taken to the Fullerton hospital. Cadet Lewis left the balloon school WOMAN, 96, BADLY HURT Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley, 96, is in the county hospital in a serious condition today as the result of a fall last night in which her right shoulder was dislocated. At first it was feared there had been a fracture but the x-ray disproved this. Despite the absence of fracture, because of her advanced age, her condition is serious, reported Supt. Zaiser of the hospital. A daughter of the aged woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley, lives at 507 Cypress-st., and a nephew, W. R. Stanley, is employed in an Anaheim garage. EXPECT BIG CROWD AT KIWANIS FEED Every member of the Kiwanis club of Fullerton will be fined $200 more or less—if he doesn't join his fellows and help Anaheim and Santa Anna celebrate Kiwanis Night tonight at the Elks' Club. This is the announcement of the secretary, quoting the head of the club. At least, the member who doesn't come will miss $200 worth of good cheer, says the secretary. All members are expected to have been practicing the songs to be sung, and Fullerton hopes to outshine either of the other clubs. McDONALD LINGERIE SHOP OPENS FRIDAY The McDonald's Millinery and Lingerie Shop, located next to the new postoffice in Anaheim, will have their opening next Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27 and 28. Mrs. McDonald, who is opening the shop, has had a number of years' experience along this line, having been a designer in one of the large wholesale millinery houses in the East. In the free balloon at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. The flight terminated yesterday afternoon with the injury of Martin and the destruction by fire of the power house. Officials of the company declared at Los Alamitos that the building and equipment were damaged to the extent of $75,000. Col. T. A. Baldwin, commander of the Arcadia balloon school, said that he would appoint a commission to make a check on the damage and report the matter to army officials at Washington. When the drag rope of the balloon entangled in the high voltage wires, Cadet Lewis threw out sandbangs and lightened the balloon sufficiently so that it rose above the wires. Later the men on the ground caught his drag rope and pulled the balloon down, loaded it on a truck and returned to the balloon school. CAL. ORANGE LOSS 40 TO 50 PER CENT LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26—The loss by frost damage to the orange crop will amount to 40 to 50 per cent and to the lemon crop 35, according to preliminary estimate of E. G. Dezell, assistant general manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange. The grower, however, will reap all of the additional profit from higher prices of the fruit. "This would indicate shipments for the season of about 25,000 carloads of oranges and grapefruit and 9500 cars of lemons, compared with a total of 60,000 carloads last season. It was estimated that this season's total crop would be approximately the same as last year's after considering the wind damage in December. "The lesser damage to the lemon crop is because large areas of lemon acreage are located in the sections where temperatures were not damaging and also because a larger percentage of the lemon acreage was protected by orchard heating than the orange." "A considerably increased lemon crop was estimated for this season, so that, based on this estimate of damage, California will ship a greater quantity of lemons between January 1 and November 1 than in any other year except last year." An accurate estimate of the orange crop at this time is extremely difficult because of the varying conditions in different localities and estimates will be made as the situ- McDONALD LINGERIE SHOP OPENS FRIDAY The McDonald's Millinery and Lingerie Shop, located next to the new postoffice in Anaheim, will have their opening next Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27 and 28. Mrs. McDonald, who is opening the shop, has had a number of years' experience along this line, having been a designer in one of the large wholesale millinery houses in the East. She will make a specialty of making smart hats and will not reproduce any hat she models. The lingerie line she carries is designed by her and will meet with the approval of the women and girls who see it. The shop is a reproduction of one viewed by Mrs. McDonald in New York, and is carried out in mulberry and gray, blended together to bring out a beautiful effect. A hemsititch machine of the latest model has been installed and will be ready to take care of any work along that line. A souvenir will be given each lady who visits the shop on Saturday, the opening day. ENDORSE FINANCING PLAN WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. — Commodity financing through loans to farmers running from six months to three years was endorsed by a subcommittee of the National Agricultural Conference here. Farmers' notes would be discounted on security of commodities and livestock paper. G. Harold Powell, managing director of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, was among the speakers. R. C. DAVIS SELLS PRETTY HOME Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Davis have sold their pretty new home on the corner of Wilhelmina and Olive to journers from San Pedro. The pretty home was built last July following the destruction by fire of their other home. The place is beautified by an excellent green lawn and has numerous flower beds with various kinds of flowers. YOSEMITE, WINTER CARNIVAL Reservations for the first annual Yosemite Winter Carnival, Feb. 17 to 20, are reaching Fresno-co C., of C. daily. A big program of winter sports, taking in skiing, tobogganing, skating, coasting, etc. is being arranged. LAUNCH ATTACK ON P.E. CAPITAL LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26. — In a cross-fire attack on the valuation fixed on the Pacific Electric system which was the basis for the granting of the higher passenger fares, the city attorneys of Glendale, Albambra and South Pasadena today called Richard Sachse, chief engineer for the state railroad commission, to the witness stand at the commission's hearing of protests against the increased rates granted the railroad company. The attorneys charged that rights-of-way given the Pacific Electric free of charge and sometimes with a cash bonus in addition were listed under the head of "invested capital" in the valuation of the system by the commission, acting on Sachse's report. MINISTER RECALLED AS WAR THREATENS NOGALES, Sonora, Mex. Jan. 26. — War is threatening between Mexico and Guatemala, advices received today from Mexico City declared. Mexico has instructed her minister resident at Guatamala to withdraw from that state and return home immediately, according to today's reports. Guatamala is massing troops at Peten, near Suchiá river, the boundary of the two republics, preparatory to an invasion of Mexican territory, it was said. MEET FEB. 8 ON COMBINE SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26. — Feb. 8 has been fixed by Chairman A. D. Lasker of the U.S. shipping board for the conference with the Pacific court committee on the proposed $30,000-000 shipping combine. If it's from Witman's it's good.