oc-plain-dealer 1922-01-31

BUILDING LIMITS TELL STORY OF ANASTASIA'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,325 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 879,980 No. of Serrals 362 PLAIN LEADING NEWSPA VOL. XXV—NO. 151 HOLDUP HEAD ERECTS $50,000 APT. BUILDING Plans Filed Today at City Hall Call for Very Fine Building Plans were filed today with the city building department for the construction of a modern $50,000 apartment building for Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Head, formerly of the Fairryland and Grand theaters. The building, which will have 25 apartments, is to be located opposite the Elks clubhouse. It will be two-story, fronting 95 feet on No. Los Angeles-st and 108 on Alberta-st. Construction will be of brick with Spanish tile cornice across front. The exterior will probably be of buff colored pressed brick with black mortar for contrast. The plaster trim around the winnowed roof. Senator Kenyon Named U. S. Judge WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.—Senator Kenyon, Iowa, leader of the agricultural bloc in the senate, has been appointed judge of the Eighth federal circuit, it was learned at the White House today. Kenyon was offered the judgeship last fall, but declined at the insistence of some of his friends in the bloc who feared it was a move to rob them of their leadership in the senate. Kenyon personally was ready to accept the job at that time, but yielded to the wishes of his colleagues. President Harding, however, failing to find a satisfactory man renewed his tender and Kenyon accepted at a conference in the White House. The nomination will go to the senate probably today. The Eighth circuit centers in Iowa. C.OF C. PI WORK RIVER Storm Best. Regal Fruit Shipping Jays Sandilands The C. of C. was consulted the matter of additional along the Santa Ana river yesterday's report of commissioned in the Plain Dealeramination by A. Baylis of previous construction days' steady rain would have brot the water up to bank above the artifici-ments built along the shi-the channel. Even a would have been the ent-for another new channel before, into the city. KISTLER TO BUILD ON CLEMENTINE ST MERCHANTS TO COOPERATE Practically all the merchants of importance in the city were present last night at the annual dinner in the Elks' clubhouse of the Merchants' Ass'n. In spite of the absence of the speaker, A. V. Napier, of Santa Ana, who had illness in the family, there were several rousing addresses, and the spirit of co-operation was strongly manifested. H. E. W. Barnes, president, presided at the feast and introduced the speakers. SOME THINGS LOCAL MERCHANTS WANT Cooperation for general civic improvements. Keep parking space in business section clear for machines of the shopping public. Keep stores lighted up at night. At present only third or fourth merchants do so. Anaheim for Anaheimers in the bakery business. Uniform closing hours for grocers and others. Cooperation to stop the solicitation of advertising not worthwhile and of money fraudulently alleged to be in aid of ex-service men. BATTLE SNOW TO RESCUE MOTORISTS LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31.—With many relief parties fighting their way through snowdrifts, rescue of 40 automobile tourists, many of them women and children, snowbound in the cabin of a forest ranger at Tejon summit in the Ridge route, was expected to be accomplished before nightfall today. Carrying food and fuel on pack trains will be a sun parlor 20 feet on the roof. Another feature will be a separate laundry building 25x30 in the rear, which will have three tubs, three ironing boards and also have storage room for trunks. Each apartment, which includes bedroom, dining room, kitchen, bath room and dressing room, will be completely and artistically furnished. KISTLER TO BUILD ON CLEMENTINE-ST S. M. Kistler, realtor with James K. Stewart, reports the transfer of a lot on No Clementine-st. from Robert McKee to Ray Fisher for consideration of $4.200. Mr. Fisher will begin the erection of two brick business rooms 20 to 60 feet in length, which will be ready for occupancy in about 30 days. Secretary Malcom Fraday that he didn't know further measures of protection be taken or not. Fraday the serious danger point this newspaper. At the presentation, there is low ground yards, and yesterday there of the current was dire this. There was more stream Monday than at the previous storm, the full from bank to bank. Today the water is danger temporarily appalling. The water which flows down Center-st yesterday the junction of the Olive centeia-five, where a poor large as that which accrued hand collected. The low ground and water by rivulets from various The water again turned st and proceeded down and from Broadway to Sagles-st. The rainfall between yesterday and 8:00 am amounted here, according to the Anaheim Orange Ass'n, to .67, considerate at most other points in range-co. At Santa Ana at Olive. 80. The entire storm was 2.29 season 11.90. Olive's storm was 2.45 and for 14.45. The storm has been stable regulator of shipping G. W. Sandilands said to picking cannot be carried orchards for about a Picking has now ceased everywhere. William Falkenstein, the first speaker, gave a short synopsis of the work of the association during the past 20 years. In his speech he urged all members to have their places lighted at night. Only one-third of the members now kept their stores properly illuminated, he declared and the result was that outsiders got an impression that the town was half asleep. J.C. Sebastian urged co-operation as the solution of all problems facing the members. Joseph Kustiner said the first application of a modern $50,000 apartment building for Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Head, formerly of the Fairland and Grand theaters. The building, which will have 25 apartments, is to be located opposite the Elks' clubhouse. It will be two-story, fronting 95 feet on No. Los Angeles-st and 108 on Alberta-st. Construction will be of brick with Spanish the cornice across front. The exterior will probably be of buff colored pressed brick with black mortar for contrast. The pillars will trim around the window of brick of a different shade or an off-set. Features will be a sun parlor 20 feet on the roof. Another feature will be a separate laundry building 25x30 in the rear, which will have three tubs, three ironing boards and also have storage room for trunks. Each apartment, which includes bedroom, dining room, kitchen, bath room and dressing room, will be completely and artistically furnished. $456,000 Santa Ana city council calling for an election BATTLE SNOW TO RESCUE MOTORISTS LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31.—With many relief parties fighting their way through snowdrifts, rescue of 40 automobile tourists, many of them women and children, snowbound in the cabin of a forest ranger at Tejon summit in the Ridge route, was expected to be accomplished before nightfall today. Carrying food and fuel on pack horses, attaches of the Automobile Club of Southern California and residents of a number of Southern California towns, broke their way through the snow from the north and from the south today. The stranded motorists, their straits slightly relieved when three pack horses reached them late yesterday and their anxiety lessened when they were told by telephone that rescuers were seeking to reach them, today awaited their release from their white-walled prison in good spirits, according to telephonic advices. NEW BANK OPENS IN TEMPORARY BLDG. Garden Grove today was a two-bank community, following the formal opening in temporary quarters of the Citizens' bank of Garden Grove. A new building is being erected for the bank and when it is completed it will become the permanent home of the new enterprise. Capitalization is for $50,000, of which amount $25,000 has been subscribed. F. H. Felberg is president and Roy Geronis cashier. The board of directors is composed of Felberg, P. N. Larson, H. A. Lake, C. A. Emerson and Fred Andres. VISITS INJURED FATHER Walter Deakins went to San Bernardino over the week-end to visit his father Richard Deakins who lied seriously injured as a result of an auto accident in which he figured last week. Mr. Deakins is at the Ramona hospital. His condition is most grave and his relatives are anxious about his recovery. Mr. Deakins is 63 years of age. Plain Dealer Want Ads get results. William Falkenstein, the first speaker, gave a short synopsis of the work of the association during the past 20 years. In his speech he urged all members to have their places lighted at night. Only one-third of the members now kept their stores properly illuminated, he declared, and the result was that outsiders got an impression that the town was half asleep. J. C. Sebastian urged co-operation as the solution of all problems facing the members. Joseph Kustiner said the first approach made to him by other merchants since his arrival in the city many months ago was when he was asked to buy a ticket to the dinner. Kustiner, taking himself as a type of the new arrival, said he thought this was a mistake. W. B. Holland told how the merchants could help each other against shysters who had no rent to pay, no overhead, and were unprepared to give service. Co-operation, he thought would do much for mutual protection. Howard Gates, councilman, explained the license laws and how rates for licenses were fixed. He showed how organized efforts might be put forth by the association in aid of various civic improvements. Secretary Malcom Fraser of the C. O. C. emphasized the importance of the association's taking up the matter of high water protection. Joseph Payne told of the ways grocers could aid each other by working in harmony. More unanimity on closing hours was once reform he urged. B. J. Dresser urged co-operation among the bakers and as a protection front outside bakeries and told how the merchants generally could help the bakers. William Goodrum, commander of the local post of the American Legion said that if the association's aid were obtained, fraudulent solicitation by fake ex-service men could be prevented. Of five such recent solicitors he said, only one had been found legitimate. Otto Hammel and Oscar Conklin sang. BRITISH FACE BOYCOTT CAIRO, Jan. 31.—A boycott has been started against the purchase of British goods in Egypt, following the breakdown in negotiations to substitute an alliance between Britain and Egypt, for the protectorate. P NEAR AR C. OF C. PLANS WORK ON RIVER Storm Best. Regulator of Fruit Shipping Just Now, Says Sandilands The C. of C. was considering today the matter of additional protection along the Santa Ana river, following yesterday's report of conditions published in the Plain Dealer and an examination by A. Baylis, in charge of previous construction. Two more days' steady rain would undoubtedly have brot the water up well over the bank above the artificial embankments built along the shore and into the channel. Even a slight break would have been the entering wedge for another new channel leading, as before, into the city. GUARD RIVER FROM RIVER TO OLIVE Plans for Five Miles of Protection Work Set Underway Last Night Plans for river protection work from the bluff above Yorba for five miles down to the Santa Fe bridge on the Olive line, to link up with Anheim's proposed work, were put under way at a mass meeting held last night in the Richfield school house. It was a propitious night for discussion of flood protection, the rain beating against the little school building preventing any lull in the proceedings. G. F. Collins called the conference together, A. A. Mills of Anheim was Clothes Girl Needs To "Marry Well" SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31 According to figures presented to the state industrial welfare commission, this is what a California girl needs in the way of raiment to keep herself presentable and stand a chance of "marrying well." Two pairs of shoes, $17.50; corsets, $7; two petticoats, $8; eight pairs of stockings, $6; three nightgowns, $5.40; underwear, $9; dress, silk or wool, to last two years, each $15; house dress or opron, $3.50; coat, to last two years, each year, $22.50; suit to last two years, each year, $20; sweater, to last two years, each year, $3.75; three hats, $15; two pairs of gloves, $4.50; cleaning and repairing clothes, $4. A few minor articles bring the total up to $156. PASS BOTTLE ABOUT, TWO GET 60 DAYS The matter of additional protection along the Santa Ana river, following yesterday's report of conditions published in the Plain Dealer and an examination by A. Bayliss, in charge of previous construction. Two more days' steady rain would undoubtedly have brot the water up well over the bank above the artificial embankments built along the shore and into the channel. Even a slight break would have been the entering wedge for another new channel leading, as before, into the city. Secretary Malcom Fraser said today that he didn't know whether any further measures of protection would be taken or not. Fraser admitted the serious danger pointed out by his newspaper. At the point in question, there is low ground for several yards, and yesterday the full sweep of the current was directed against this. There was more water in the stream Monday than at the height of the previous storm, the river being full from bank to bank. Today the water is lower and danger temporarily appears to be seening. The water which found its way down Center-st yesterday came from the junction of the Olive-rd and Placeia-five, where a pool almost as large as that which accumulated before hand collected. This point is low ground and water flows into it by rivulets from various directions. The water again turned off at Olive-st and proceeded down Broadway and from Broadway to South Los Angeles-st. The rainfall between 8.00 a.m. yesterday and 8:00 a.m. today amounted here, according to figures of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Ass'n, to .67, considerably less than at most other points in northern Orange-co. At Santa Ana, 83 fell, and at Olive-st. 60. The record for the entire storm was 2.29 and for the season 11.90. Olive's record for the storm was 2.45 and for the season 14.45. The storm has been the best possible regulator of shipping, Manager G. W. Sandilands said today, because picking cannot be carried on in the orchards for about a week now. Picking has now ceased practically everywhere. One hundred seventy-two thousand dollars for Santa Ana's share of the outfall sewer to be constructed jointly with Anaheim. One hundred forty-nine thousand dollars for sewer mains inside Santa Ana and from the Santa Ana sewage treating plant to the point it hooks onto the joint outfall. Seventy-five thousand dollars for installation of equipment at the Santa Ana river above Yorba for five miles down to the Santa Fe bridge on the Olive line, to link up with Anaheim's proposed work, were put under way at a mass meeting held last night in the Richfield school house. It was a propitious night for discussion of flood protection, the rain beating against the little school building preventing any lull in the proceedings. G. F. Collins called the conference together, A. A. Mills of Anaheim was elected chairman, and Wm. Greeley, secretary. After nearly two hours of discussion there was passed a motion proposed by J. A. Spurling, seconded by E. A. Rodieck, providing for a committee of five to make an investigation of type and work desired, extent of district and amount of money needed. The committee is to report at an adjourned session of the mass meeting Wednesday night of next week. Chairman Mills appointed on the committee Maxson Smith, Ben Yorba, C.R.Vesper, S.C.Hartranft and Carl Walter, representing various districts from Yorba to Cypress. It was suggested in the course of the discussion that about $38,000 could be subscribed at $5 per acre from a stretch of country about one mile wide In the 12 miles from Yorba to Cypress. Among the speakers were G.F. Collins, R.E.Vesper, Ben Yorba, A.A.Mills, Carl Walter, Wm.Greeley, J.A.Roudieck, Chas, Eygabroad, Harry D.Riley, Romaine Berger, J.F.Ahlborn, A.Bayliss, representatives of the Anaheim C.O. gave assurance that every assistance would be extended the campaigners. Supervisor Wm.Schumacher stated that the county would do all it legally could, which would not be over $1000 for the work in either of the two supervisorial districts involved. LEFT 34 BELOW ZERO Roy River of Oresco, Iowa, is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Leo. J.Sheridan, of Anaheim. He states it was 34 below zero when he left home. He doesn't mind the cold weather here. PASS BOTTLE ABOUT, TWO GET 60 DAYS Sheriff C.E.Jackson and Deputies French and Ballard visited Placentia last evening, arresting F.Ramoz and A.Lopez on the charge of transporting a bottle of liquor which they are said to have been passing around, and also picking up Jesus Dedugo on a charge of seining liquor. Today Ramog and Lopez pleaded guilty before Justice Cox at Santa Ana and were sentenced to 60 days in jail. Dedugo pleaded not guilty and will be given hearing at 2 p.m. Feb. 24. ASK LOCAL REALTORS TO BEACH BANQUET A telegram was received today by E.A.Hargrove, secretary of the local reality board, from the realty board of Long Beach inviting the Anaheim realtors to a banquet Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at the Virginia hotel. There is quite a number of realtors from here who are expected to respond, and Mr.Hargrove stated today that if anyone wants to go and has no way that he will doubtless be able to find a way if an effort is put forth. 20 INDICTMENTS IN N.Y.BUILDING PROBE NEW YORK, Jan. 31—Twenty indictments against corporations and 28 individuals engaged in the heating and ventilating business were presented to Justice Wasservogel in the criminal branch of the supreme court by the grand jury here today. The indictments are the result of the Lockwood housing investigation of the building trades industry here. TRAIN WRECKER BETTER LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30—Steadily gaining strength, Walter E."Red" Lambertson, shot down by police detectives when he attempted to wreck the Southern Pacific Shore Line Limited near Glendale Friday night, now has an excellent chance to recover receiving hospital physicians announced today. OILMAN SUFFERS FRACTURED FOOT O.C.Harpster of La Habra suffered a broken foot in an accident in the oil fields this morning. He was an employee of the General Petroleum Co. Rainfall Figures 24 hrs. St'rm Seas. A. O. Ib & L. Ass'n .67 2.29 Placentia .81 2.65 Yorba Linda .1.02 2.57 14.48 Anaheim Sugar .90 2.20 12.07 Anaheim p'rhouse .24 2.38 Max Nebelung .31 .2.24 Fullerton .64 2.21 12.54 La Habra .67 2.32 13.65 Santa Ana .83 2.23 12.17 San Joa ranch .82 2.55 12.14 Orange .80 2.30 13.01 McPherson .46 2.30 14.09 Villa Park .80 2.30 14.12 Olive .90 2.45 14.45 Capistrano .1.10 2.38 15.48 El Toro .67 2.67 13.25 Newport Harbor .55 1.79 10.99 Irvine Ranch .60 2.33 11.81 Warehouse .92 3.22 13.95 Old Ranch .95 2.71 10.70 Aliso .77 2.42 11.50 Harkleroad Camp .65 2.14 10.27 FATTY JURY HEARS MYSTERY TESTIMONY SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31 — Delay in sending the case of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle to the jury seemed certain today when the state declared it had discovered a new "mystery witness" in Los Angeles. It is possible, according to the state attorneys, that this witness will arrive in San Francisco today and be called by the sand. The $5 we will also call a half dozen rebuttal witnesses when court of LIS this morning. Their testimony will be brief. HIBITION 65c value ENT DEPOSED ES, Jan. 30 — Mark-in This includes step in a drastic "regular" and California federal proh- Robert C. Avery, of the Southern Cal-metically was oust- today following city of E.C.Yel- national prohibition MRS. C. COFFEY, OF LONG BEACH, DIES Mrs. C. Coffey, of Long Beach, who has been remaining indefinitely at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.Witman, on North Los Angeles, passed away very suddenly late yesterday afternoon. Apparently in the best of health, she was about her usual after-ternoon occupations, when she complained of feeling ill. A physician was called at once but death came before he could reach her. The body is at the Backs & Terry parlers. A son from Long Beach came this morning to make arrangements for services. One hundred seventy-two thousand dollars for Santa Ana's share of the outfall sewer to be constructed jointly with Anaheim. One hundred forty-nine thousand dollars for sewer mains inside Santa Ana and from the Santa Ana sewage treating plant to the point it hooks onto the joint outfall. Seventy-five thousand dollars for installation of equipment at the Santa Ana water power plant by which it is planned to generate electricity for street lights, particularly ornamental lighting systems. Two recent lightings projects have been held up because of cost. It is believed the juice can be manufactured for less than it can be purchased. It is planned to buy two 200-h.p. bollers, two 175-pound cross compound steam condensing engines, two electric generators of 175 h.p. each and six miles of wire. Twenty-two thousand dollar bonds for repaying of W.Fifth-st from Baker-st to the city limits. Sixteen thousand dollars for paying 17th-st from Broad-st to the city limits. Twelve thousand dollars for new fire hall and equipment in east side. Ten thousand dollars improvements at Birch park, including lights, sprinkler system, etc. Santa Ana C., of C., had urged council include provision for purchase of 20 or 40 acres for an outside park and $10,000 for auto camp ground but council was afraid the voters would shy from so large an issue. The election will probably be in March. Big Pine Trees Are Menace, Says Hedges More pine trees have dropped since the heavy rains of the last two days. Two large trees on Anaheim's 70-acre farm at Stanton dropped across the road, breaking the telephone lines. Two on the Harry Barter ranch on So., Magnolia-ave were blown down into the orange grove of A.Hartman, One or-ange tree was badly damaged. H.D.Hineman, who lost two pine trees about a month ago, is taking time by the forelock and is removing the remainder of a row of large trees. "All pine trees, when they get to considerable height, should be removed," says C.W.Hedges, Anaheim rural mail carrier, who reported the above item."Pine trees do not have deep roots.The result is that when the ground gets soaked it doesn't them over.Large trees are a the mover.Large trees are a menace and should be cut down." DEALER COUNTY WHEN THRU WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE COUNTY. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR ARTESIA P. E. CONDUCTOR ROBBED OF $35 LAST EVENING E. W. Lindsay, conductor on the P. E. between Los Angeles and Santa Ana, was held up about 9:40 o'clock last night about half a mile out of Artesia. He was relieved of $35 in currency, but the holdup refused to bother with silver. Lindsay told Sheriff Jackson, who met the car when it pulled into Santa Ana at 10:09 p.m., that he thought the holdup climbed into the car over the back platform as he was not aware of the bandit's presence until the car had proceeded some distance out of Artesia, when a revolver was stuck into his ribs. Lindsay says the holdup appeared to be about 35 years old, six feet in height, and to have a long, sharp face. The bandit was wearing a black rain hat and glicker and it was difficult for Lindsay, who was badly frightened, to recall a more detailed description. The holdup forced the conductor to pull the rope, stopping the car, so he could disembark. About a dozen passengers on the car were unaware. Bomb Wrecks S. F. Apartment Building SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31. Lives of seven members of the family were endangered and considerable property damage done early today by a bomb exploding in the doorway of a frame apartment house at 2 Montague place, on Telegraph Hill. The building was practically wrecked and windows in a radius of 2000 yards were shattered. Police, who said they believed the explosion was due to a bomb with a time fuse, drew a cordon around the district and searched ABOUT, 60 DAYS and Deputies attended Placentia F. Ramoz and of transportwhich they missing around, Jesus Dedugo liquor. Lopez pleaded Cox at Santa hed to 60 days not guilty and at 2 p.m. REALTORS CANQUET died today by yry of the local realty board of the Anaheim Thursday evethe Virginia a number of o are expected argrove stated ants to go and doubtless be an effort is ITS IN G PROBE 31—Twenty corporations and in the heatbusiness were Vasservogel in of the supreme here today. The result of in investigation industry here. BETTER 30—Steadily after E. "Red" by police depted to wreck more Line Limiday night, now ce to recover. physicians an- ERS ED FOOT La Habra suffican accident inning. He was general Petroleum ABOUT, 60 DAYS and Deputies attended Placentia F. Ramoz and of transportwhich they missing around, Jesus Dedugo liquor. Lopez pleaded Cox at Santa hed to 60 days not guilty and at 2 p.m. MESSNER CAR DAMAGED The car of Charles B. Messner of Fullerton was run into yesterday at 609 West Center-st., and damaged. No one was injured. NAB YOUTH AS HOLDUP I. G. Hunt, aged about 26, claiming his home to be in Long Beach, was arrested last evening by Fullerton police following an attempt to hold up four young men residing in a tent near the reservoir on Hillcrest-ave, Fullerton. Thrusting his head thru the opening of the tent, the holdup is alleged to have ordered the young men to hold up their hands. When they did not respond, he issued the command again, accompanying the order with a shot which missed Waldo Wheeler, owner of the tent, but about four inches. The lights then went out and in the confusion the holdup escaped. City Marshal Eels and deputy responded to the alarm and within 15 minutes after the incident picked up Hunt on the road to Brea. He had a revolver with one empty chamber. He professed to know nothing of the holdup and feigned insanity. He was locked up in the Fullerton jail and will be given a hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Officers visited a room on Santa Fe-st, back of the Rex cafe, where Hunt is said to have been rooming. Police say there were evidences of preparations to move, a suit case having been packed and some other belongings having already been shipped. QUAKES REGISTERED ALL OVER AMERICA WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.—Every section of America except the extreme north today reported that seismographs had recorded the most violent earthquake shocks registered in 10 years. No material damage was reported anywhere in the United States and it is believed that tremendous earth activities have taken place in Central SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31.—Lives of seven members of the family were endangered and considerable property damage done early today by a bomb exploding in the doorway of a frame apartment house at 2 Montague place, on Telegraph Hill. The building was practically wrecked and windows in a radius of 2000 yards were shattered. Police, who said they believed the explosion was due to a bomb with a time fuse, drew a cordon around the district and searched for suspicious characters but with no success. The bomb had been placed directly beneath the apartment of Alfonso Murciano. REVIVAL MEETINGS IN GRAND THEATER Rev. J. E. Bates, district superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene, was in Anaheim today making arrangements for a series of revival meetings to begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Grand theater. Services will be held daily at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evangelists U. E. Harding, of Indiana, and E. A. Clark, of Iowa, will be in charge, assisted by Miss Latimer, soloist, and Professor and Mrs. Campbell, chorus leader and pianist. BATTLE OVER SITE FOR TUSTIN SCHOOL Tustin high school trustees, at a meeting last night which had been planned as the final of several sessions to settle upon a site for the $250,000 high school building, the result after four ballots was four votes for the Bowman site to one against. Some of the trustees had favored the Sam Tustin place but compromised on the Bowman choice. However, one trustee failed to give in and adjournment was taken until tonight, when it is hoped there may be reached a unanimous decision, without which there will be no building, trustees say. County Supt. R. P. Mitchell was chairman of the meeting. SAYS SAN QUENTIN GUARD JEALOUS Chas. A. Alaton, guard at San Quentin prison, objected to his wife receiving a postcard from an elderly male acquaintance of her childhood. QUAKES REGISTERED ALL OVER AMERICA WASHINGTON, Jan. 31. — Every section of America except the extreme north today reported that seismographs had recorded the most violent earthquake shocks registered in 10 years. No material damage was reported anywhere in the United States and it is believed that tremendous earth activities have taken place in Central America or in the extreme southern section of Mexico. Northern California felt the shocks slightly and clocks stopped at Eureka, 280 miles north of San Francisco. At the Georgetown university recording station here the needle of the seismograph was thrown from its base by the violence of the tremors. Indications were that the disturbance was 2400 miles from Washington. The record began here at 8:25 this morning, reached its period of greatest violence at 8:36 and was still continuing at 10:30. C. H. CLARKE IN CLOSE CALL C. H. Clarke late this morning escaped death or serious injury only by a quick leap from a truck he was driving onto the Southern Pacific tracks. Clarke, who is proprietor of the Auto Express, was run down by the electric car of the railway on Santa Ana street near Resh. Clarke said he had to drive onto the track in order to avoid a Ford car of N. L. Carpenter. The truck was driven against the Ford by the froce of the impact and was badly damaged. The fenders and bow of the Ford were bent or broken. Clarke says no one was stationed at the rear of the electric car as it was backing into the city. MARGOT ASQUITH IN N. Y. NEW YORK, Jan. 31. — Margot Asquith, whose "Diary" caused a world-wide sensation, was here today. She is the wife of former Premier Asquith of Great Britain. AT ANAHEIM SANITARIUM New patients at the Anaheim Sanitarium include: S. D. B. Mooney, Santa Ana; William Eldridge, Huntington Beach. However, one trustee failed to give in and adjournment was taken until tonight, when it is hoped there may be reached a unanimous decision without which there will be no building, trustees say. County Supt. R. P. Mitchell was chairman of the meeting. SAYS SAN QUENTIN GUARD JEALOUS Chas. A. Alston, guard at San Quentin prison, objected to his wife receiving a postcard from an elderly male acquaintance of her childhood, according to her divorce complaint on file today in Santa Ana. She alleges he was so jealous that he threatened to kill her and himself and that he finally ordered her from their home in San Quentin. She asks $25 a month alimony and custody of their seven-year-old son. NAVY FUEL SHIP BEING TOWED IN WASHINGTON, Jan. 31. — The navy fuel ship Arethusa, 160 miles southeast of Capé Hatteras, is being towed into Hampton Roads under great difficulties, the navy department was advised today by wireless. The ship has a complement aboard of 69 men and 13 officers. A tow was put aboard the disabled vessel late Saturday night but the hawser has parted three times, according to the navy's advises. NO ROTARY SPEAKER MONDAY There was no speaker yesterday at the meeting of the Rotary Club in the Elks' clubhouse, and little of importance was done. Harry D. Riley, head of the Boy Scout fund campaign in the county, spoke in behalf of the campaign. Various members gave definitions of the meaning of Rotarianism. There was the usual luncheon. Wittman, eresight specialist. BUILDING PERMITS C. C. Bywater, real estate of at 853 No. Los Angeles-st., cost F. C. Otto, frame residence garage at 514 So. Citron-st.$400. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 40 at 3 a.m. Maximum 63½ at 2 p.m.