oc-plain-dealer 1922-02-14

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,375 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 $70,080 No. of Permits 362 PLAIN LEADING NEWS VOL. XXV—NO. 163 NEW BLACK HOLD OILMAN FOR $4000 TOOL THEFT E. W. Weaver Arrested for Robbery of H. B. Cons. Oil Co. Equipment The mystery of the recent big robbery of oil equipment belonging to the Huntington Beach Consolidated Oil Co., taken from a well in Santa Ana canyon about a mile and a half south of Olive, is cleared up with the arrest of E. W. Weaver, oil worker of Huntington Beach, who was taken in custody by underchariff E. R. French. The equipment was valued at $1,000. It is expected that a charge of grand larceny will be preferred against Weaver tomorrow, when he is arraigned before Justice Cox, and for Balfour Greeted by Lloyd Geer LONDON, Feb. 15.—Premier Lloyd George a leader with all the pep of an American college youth J. Balfour came home from the Washington condo. When the famous diplomat stepped from the train station a great shout of welcome went up, in which the American ambassador to Great Britain, joined. All members of the cabinet were present. Many other diplomats were among the notables who assisted come. Thousands of civilians gathered in the stair flanking the station. Lloyd George alert, chipped was in the best of spirits. As soon as he caught turning diplomat his arm went up and hte cheerin REHEARSE PURPLE FIRE The rehearsals for "Purple Flashes," the Elks' will hold the boards at the fairyl and Theater on Tuesday evenings, are progressing in fine shape and the professional show producer, who is in charge as direct "Bill's" have assembled one of the cleverest casts his pleasure to direct. The cast opens with W. R. (Stormy) Gordon in the leading role of Jack Temple, a liar, a light comedy blooming "Ilenglil as Wigson, the deceasedly talkative b Two character the audience are The mystery of the recent big robbery of oil equipment belonging to the Huntington Beach Consolidated Oil Co., taken from a well in Santa Ana canyon about a mile and a half south of Olive, is cleared up with the arrest of E. W. Weaver, oil worker of Huntington Beach, who was taken in custody by Under Sheriff E. S. French. The equipment was valued at $1,000. It is expected that a charge of grand larceny will be preferred against Weaver tomorrow, when he is arraigned before Justice Cox, and former mayor, C. H. Windham of Long Beach, is expected to appear against him. Windham is president of the oil company. The charge will probably be filed against Weaver this afternoon. WITHIN $600 OF RIVER FUND GOAL Pegging out on the $40,000 Anaheim river protection fund is proving slow but is being accomplished steadily, Charles Eygabroad, chairman of the finance committee, stated today. "We are now within about $600 of the goal," he said. "J. J. Dwyer and Charles Hollinghead are sticking to the campaign and have done some very effective canvasing. Eygabroad expects shortly to be able to go to several who promised they would give their subscriptions as soon as $40,000 was raked. Among out-of-town subscriptions received recently are checks from owners of property here who reside in Iowa, Minnesota and Kansas. NEVER SAW CALIF. UNTIL COMING HERE Henry Kuhl, for many years sheriff at Davenport, Ia., who arrived in Anaheim yesterday with Mrs. Kuhl for a two-week stop, stated today: "We have been in California since Oct. 15, arriving in the central part of the state with the intention of making a six months tour. Since our arrival here, however, I have seen enough of the Anaheim district to know that we really hadn't seen Cali. formia before we came here." Mr. Kuhl is a cousin of Mrs. Geo. W. Hanler. CALL MEETING AT RICHFIELD SCHOOL An important meeting of all interested in the Anaheim-Richfield-Yorba river protection district has been called for 7:30 p.m., Friday, at Richfield school. "We want every property owner interested in the success of the protection of the district to be on hand for the meeting, as it will be necessary to make some important decisions." REED LEFT LONG Firms and individuals in several other California also in several other western states, would like to meet mer music store man of Andheim, who has been after leaving a trail of "debts" behind him stretching, accruing from checks which proved worthless. MACHINE GUN TO GUARD SILVER LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15.—Under the care of tour heavy armed guards and transported in a car equipped with a modern machine gun, more than a quarter of a million dollars in silver bullion passed through Los Angeles today over the S. P. It is understood the cargo arrived at New Orleans from silver mines in South America and is being shipped to San Francisco. The bullion was molded in the form of giant "gundrops," each weighing several hundred pounds. Lach of the guards in the car carried two revolvers and four of the latest type automatic bandit rifles were slung in a convenient gun blooming "Ilengil as Wigson, the decidedly talkative bachelor Two character by the audience are the Brown, a human crab Brown, a ladies' bishop They are played Jessurun and Jack furnish a good decoration plot that the production. Mr. and Mrs. Ficial directors, arrive day from San Francisco the Elks' Club will of the first compleal There will be prettiest of Anahale girls in this part The whole show special scenery, cation and electrical effect par with any model Classed as a light fads and fashion comes here after presented thirty-six Pacific coast. The advance s Mullinix Drug Sta m., and it is exx will take place. REED LEFT LONG Firms and individuals in several other California also in several other western states, would like to meet mer music store man of Andheim, who has been after leaving a trail of "debts" behind him stretching, accruing from checks which proved worthless. MACHINE GUN TO GUARD SILVER LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15.—Under the care of tour heavy armed guards and transported in a car equipped with a modern machine gun, more than a quarter of a million dollars in silver bullion passed through Los Angeles today over the S. P. It is understood the cargo arrived at New Orleans from silver mines in South America and is being shipped to San Francisco. The bullion was molded in the form of giant "gundrops," each weighing several hundred pounds. Lach of the guards in the car carried two revolvers and four of the latest type automatic bandit rifles were slung in a convenient gun blooming "Ilengil as Wigson, the decidedly talkative bachelor Two character by the audience are the Brown, a human crab Brown, a ladies' bishop They are played Jessurun and Jack furnish a good decoration plot that the production. Mr. and Mrs. Ficial directors, arrive day from San Francisco the Elks' Club will of the first compleal There will be prettiest of Anahale girls in this part The whole show special scenery, cation and electrical effect par with any model Classed as a light fads and fashion comes here after presented thirty-six Pacific coast. The advance s Mullinix Drug Sta m., and it is exx will take place. REED LEFT LONG Firms and individuals in several other California also in several other western states, would like to meet mer music store man of Andheim, who has been after leaving a trail of "debts" behind him stretching, accruing from checks which proved worthless. MACHINE GUN TO GUARD SILVER LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15.—Under the care of tour heavy armed guards and transported in a car equipped with a modern machine gun, more than a quarter of a million dollars in silver bullion passed through Los Angeles today over the S. P. It is understood the cargo arrived at New Orleans from silver mines in South America and is being shipped to San Francisco. The bullion was molded in the form of giant "gundrops," each weighing several hundred pounds. Lach of the guards in the car carried two revolvers and four of the latest type automatic bandit rifles were slung in a convenient gun blooming "Ilengil as Wigson, the decidedly talkative bachelor Two character by the audience are the Brown, a human crab Brown, a ladies' bishop They are played Jessurun and Jack furnish a good decoration plot that the production. Mr. and Mrs. Ficial directors, arrive day from San Francisco the Elks' Club will of the first compleal There will be prettiest of Anahale girls in this part The whole show special scenery, cation and electrical effect par with any model Classed as a light fads and fashion comes here after presented thirty-six Pacific coast. The advance s Mullinix Drug Sta m., and it is exx will take place. CALL MEETING AT RICHFIELD SCHOOL An important meeting of all interested in the Anaheim-Richfield-Yorba river protection district has been called for 7:30 p.m., Friday, at Richfield school. "We want every property owner interested in the success of the protection of the district to be on hand for the meeting, as it will be necessary to make some important decisions at that time," stated A. A. Milla chairman, today. MEANS FOR SOLDIERS' BONUS WASHINGTON, Feb. 14. — President Harding is expected to make an announcement today regarding the means whereby the funds should be raised to provide the soldiers' bonus. Two plans have been proposed, one for special taxes, suggested by Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee, the other for short term Treasury notes or bonds, put forth by Chairman McCumber and Senator Smoot of the Senate Finance Committee. L. A. HAS LOWEST TAXES LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14. — This city has the lowest tax rates per capita among the large cities of the United States. City Auditor John S. Myers announced, following the receipt of figures from the Bureau of Census, Chicago ad St. Louis have lower rates. The rate here is -17.35, on the basis of a population of 690,000, estimated by the Government. EXCURSION RATES ON S. P. An excursion rate of one full and one half for the round trip will be offered by the So. Pac. on Washington's Birthday for trips where the one-way fare is $25 or less. Tickets will be put on sale Feb. 21 and 22. The return limit will be Feb. 23. FRUIT SALES TODAY PITTSBURGH: Steady oranges and lemons; oranges $3.45, lemons $4.30 to $4.95. BOSTON: Unchanged oranges and lemons; oranges $3.80 to $5.30, lemons $6.75 to $7.10. BUILDING PERMITS Phoebe Heiland, frame store building, at 125 So. Helena-st, cost $1,000. PECK PLANS PARK VIEW TRACT HOME The Bigelow Reality Co. reports the sale of one of the lots in exclusive Park View tract to George B. Peck. Mr. Peck plans to start building a pretty bungalow immediately. CANNOT SELL TO FORD WASHINGTON, Feb. 14. — The Government cannot sell the Warrior Power Plant to Henry Ford in connection with the Muscle Shoals purchase, but has a contract to sell it to the Alabama Power Company or remove it from their grounds, H. B. Burns, chief of the ammunition division of the Bureau of Ordinances, told the House military committee, W. B. May, in Ford's behalf, told the committee Ford could not modify the agreement in the slightest except to make it clear. BIGGER NAVAL CUT WASHINGTON, Feb. 14. — Gov't economy advocates threaten a right on Secretary Denby, who has just asked for $350,000,000 for the naval establishment during the next year. Ten thousand men would be discharged ad 100 destroyers put out of commission if Denby plans were carried out. ROB S. O. OFFICE CALEXICO, Feb. 14. — The local branch of the Standard Oil Co. was robbed of a typewriter and adding machine. An offer of $100 reward has been made for the arrest and conviction of the thief. Witman, eyesight specialist. Every further bring to light my sons victimized by side the state. So trained, he came flew went from there Reed's operations section with white while employed by heimers on their Taft, Chico and among the points. He came to Carrana. Before that ma, to which he Prominent New lishing houses are victimized by Reed ested in his punishment stood Me So. Car Kohler & Chase taking the lead time. IRISH CIVIL LONDON, Feb. 14. — Of the Ulster congratulated the north and south Churchill for the House of Common verge of civil s Evening Standard ment already has says the paper, quay the Government, invasion of Tyron Twelve killed wounded was the Belfast on Saturday. AUSTRALIA WASHINGTON, 1921-22 Australia amount to 631,22 cording to word Commerce. This against 1,600,000. $16,000,000 WASHINGTON millions will be tatal for veterans signed by Preside AIN DEALING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, February 14, 1922 BLACKMAIL ed by Lloyd George premier Lloyd George acted as cheer er American college youth when Arthur from the Washington conference today, stepped from the train at Waterloo home went up, in which George Harvey, Great Britain, joined. binet were present. Mr. Harvey and the notables who assisted at the wels gathered in the station and streets i George, alert, chipper and smiling. As soon as he caught sight of the rerent up and lite cheering followed. PURPLE FLASHES e F lashes," the Elks' big show which airyl and Theater on next Monday and ing in fine shape and C. J. McNaughtan. no is in charge as director, says the loof the cleverest casts it has ever been blooming "H'englishman," appearing Wigson, the decidedly cockney, deciedly talkative butler. Two character parts that will win the audience are those of Mrs. John KIWANIS TO DRIVE FOR MEMBERS Canadian Night Will Be Celebrated With Entertainment Early in April Plans for a membership campaign to be carried on in the United States and Canada by the International Kiwans clubs were discussed at the meeting of the local club today. On motion of Henry Adams, it was voted to divide the club into groups for the content, which begins on March 6. The clubs will themselves be divided into three groups, according to size of membership. The prize is an ebony gavel to be kept by the winning club in each group until the conclu- DEMPSEY DENIES WE WILL MARRY BEBE KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 14.—Jack Dempsey put the final kayo to the story that he is engaged to marry Bebe Daniels screen actress, during a stopover here while en route to New York City. "Miss Daniels is a nice girl and I like her and all that," said the champion, "but we are not going to be marri-ed." MERCHANTS ASSN. ELECTS DIRECTORS Fifty men were present last night at the meeting of the Merchants Asan, at the Elks' clubhouse. These directors were elected: O. H. Renner, Joseph Kustiner, Sidney Prince, H. N. White and Joseph Stroup. The directors will elect a president and secretary at a meeting tomorrow at noon at the Elks' club. Frank Tausch was chairman of the meeting and dinner, the keynote of which was co-operation. It was voted to meet regularly for dinner every third Wednesday of T LONG TRAIL Several other California communities and states, would like to meet R. L. Reed, torment him, who has been arrested in Teague, behind him stretching across the conspired worthless. The Danz Piano Co.'s for which Reed last worked after conducting a sheet music business in the Hammel Music Store, narrowly escaped being victimized with one of Reed's checks for a considerable amount, but discovered the irregularity in time and deduced the loss from his salary until it was paid up. Louis Danz said today Reed was employed by him for about two weeks. After he left a check for $10 was discovered to be worthless. Harry D. Riley has not yet ascertained the condition of the Studebaker light six which Reed took with him and on which his payments became delinquent. One of the banks here also is interested in Reed's apprehension. A local church, for which Reed was musical director, discharged him. Every further inquiry appears to bring to light more points or per- Plans for a membership campaign to be carried on in the United States and Canada by the International Kiwanis clubs were discussed at the meeting of the local club today. On motion of Henry Adams, it was voted to divide the club into groups for the contest, which begins on March 6. The clubs will themselves be divided into three groups, according to size of membership. The prize is an ebony gavel to be kept by the winning club in each group until the conclusion of the next annual contest. Secretary G. R. Messias brought the matter up and read a communication detailing the terms of the competition, in which the 666 clubs will take part. Victor D. Loly and his fellow members on the entertainment committee were authorized on motion of J. F. Alhiborn to proceed with plans for a ladies' night, to be held here early in April, Canadian Night, when Kiwanis clubs all over the United States will felicitate Canada on the preservation of peace between the two countries, inaugurated more than a century ago with the disarming of vessels on the great lakes and withdrawal of all forces along the border. On motion of William Grafton it was voted to devote the first meeting of each month strictly to business, the meeting to have no speaker and members only to be admitted. Secretary Malcom Fraser of the C. of C called attention to the meeting on the 27th at the Elks' club house, when Harry Atwood will speak on the Constitution at a dinner to which members of the Kiwanis and other clubs will be welcome. Davis Jessuran will be given a six months' leave of absence, following a vote to that effect on motion of Charles Eygabroad. J. K. LANGDON BUYS SEVEN-ACRE GROVE J. K. Langdon, local rancher, anxiously to get hold of more Anaheim valencias with high prices in sight for this season, today purchased the ten-acre ranch of T. A. Alexander, Hollywood, on Nutwood ave., 1-2 mile west of Garden Grove-rd and 1-4 mile south of Ball-rd. The trees are seven years old and contain a fair crop. The exchange was made by Eyga-broad and Fisher. FEW VETS TO TAKE CASH BONUS, CLAIM WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.—Ninety pct. of the ex-service men will take paid-up insurance, home aid, vocational training or land settlement instead of cash money, if the national adjusted compensation legislation is passed by congress, officials of the veterans of foreign wars here assert. Fifty men were present last night at the meeting of the Merchants Assn. at the Elks' clubhouse. These directors were elected: O. H. Renner, Joseph Kustiner, Sidney Prince, H. N. White and Joseph Stroup. The directors will elect a president and secretary at a meeting tomorrow at noon at the Elks' club. Frank Tausch was chairman of the meeting and dinner, the keynote of which was co-operation. It was voted to meet regularly for dinner every third Wednesday of the month at the Elks' clubhouse. Committees were appointed to interview the newspapers regarding their annual numbers and to make plans for a still larger observance of the monthly bargain day. SLAYS WIFE, BURNS BODY, CHARGED LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14.—Charged with slaying his wife and with attempting to burn her body while he was in a fit of anger, because she used cosmetics, Ray Grove was today to be given a preliminary hearing before Justice Edward Judson Brown. WARFARE AGAINST FRENZIED FINANCE CHICAGO, Feb. 14. — Vigorous warfare against frenzied financiers who are accused of mulching thousands of theri depositors, is under way today, with state and federal authorities co-operating, as the result of revelations that have followed the exposure of the $5,000,000 failure of Raymond J. Bischoff called the "Chicago Ponzi." The so-called "rapid-fire pro-motors," who are said to operate by promises of quick returns and large profits on small investments are the target of the campaign. Leslie Harrington, a "broker," is the latest to be sought by the police and federal detectives. Harrington is said to have fled shortly before his office was raided, leaving behind debts estimated at from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000. Three men were arrested in the raid on Harrington's office. More than 100 persons had surrounded Harrington's office and were clamoring for their money when the police arrived. Two others who have been hit in the campaign are Casimir Phillipovich and M. P. West. They have been arrested as moving spirits in the Western Land Operators' Co., which federal investigators charge had swindled investors out of more than $1,000,000 through fake land leases. Phillipovich is said to have been associated at one time with Bischoff. Inquiry into Bischoff's operations was resumed today in Judge Landis' court. DAY Reed was employed by him for about two weeks. After he left a check for $10 was discovered to be worthless. Harry D. Riley has not yet ascertained the condition of the Studebaker light six which Keed took with him and on which his payments became delinquent. One of the banks here also is interested in Reed's apprehension. A local church, for which Reed was musical director, discharged him. Every further inquiry appears to bring to light more points or persons victimized by Reed, in and outside the state. So far as can be ascertained, he came first to Redlands and went from there to Ventura. It was Reed's operations in Ventura, in connection with which he was arrested while employed here, that put Anaheimers on their guard against him. Taft, Chico and Bakersfield were among the points visited next by him. He came to California from Montana. Before that he was in Oklahoma, to which he went from Kansas. Prominent New York music publishing houses are among the firms victimized by Reed which are interested in his punishment. It is understood Meo. Calif., Music Co. and Kohler & Chase of Los Angeles, are taking the lead in bringing him to time. IRISH CIVIL WAR LOOMS LONDON, Feb. 14.—The shooting of the Ulster constables has greatly aggravated the irritation between north and south Ireland, Secretary Churchill for the Colonies said in the House of Commons, Ireland is on the verge of civil strife, declared the Evening Standard, and the Government already has taken measures, says the paper, quoting a member of the Government, to prevent an armed invasion of Tyrone and Fermanagh. Twelve killed and 20 or more wounded was the toll from riots in Belfast on Saturday alone. AUSTRALIAN WOOL CLIP WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.—The 1921-22 Australian wool clip will amount to 631,290,000 pounds, according to word to the Department of Commerce. This is 1,940,000 bales against 1,600,000 in 1920-21. $16,000,000 FOR HOSPITALS WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.—Sixteen millions will be expended for hospitals for veterans, according to a bill signed by President Harding. FEW VETS TO TAKE CASH BONUS, CLAIM WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.—Ninety pet. of the ex-service men will take paid-up insurance, home aid, vocational training or land settlement instead of cash money, if the national adjusted compensation legislation is passed by congress, officials of the veterans of foreign wars here assert. SENTENCE ROBBER OF PRINCE STORE Sentence of one to 15 years was imposed today in Superior Court at Santa Ana on Jose Murietta, convicted of grand larceny in the attempted $5000 burglary of the Prince Store a few months ago. Murietta applied for probation, but had no references, and it was refused. The length of time he will serve will depend upon his behavior. No word yet has been received of the third confederate of Murietta in the attempted burglary. Two of his associates were caught in San Diego, where they now await trial on another charge. YOUNG COUPLE HELD UP LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14.—Relieved of several hundred dollars' worth of jewelry and $15 in cash on Huntington drive, Pasadena, Richard Garvey, young attorney here, was forced by a highwayman to continue driving his car with his companion, Miss Lillian Miller, in order to rob further victims. Miss Miller removed several rings and secreted them on her person. The two had been dining at the Hotel Maryland. No victims were found, and the robber left the machine at a dark corner, after warning the couple not to move for five minutes. HEAVY LUMBER SHIPMENTS Two or three carloads of Oregon pine arrived at the yards of the Adams-Bowers Lumber Company last week and another carload today. Shipments compare well with those of last year, Henry Adams said. Prices remain firm. If it's from Witman's it's good. EVANGELINE BOOTH COMING LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14.—Mayor Cryer will officially welcome Miss Evangeline C. Booth, national commander of the Salvation Army, when she arrives here at noon next Saturday. There will be no public receptions. Miss Booth will lecture here and in various other cities of So Cal., Sunday afternoon at 2:30 Miss Booth will speak at Trinity Auditorium on "The World's Greatest Romance." PREMIUM FOR BONDS The joint bid of The First Security Company and the California Company, offering a premium of $3,527 for the $250,000 grammar school bond issue of Santa Ana, was the highest opened by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting last night. The board also opened bids on an addition to the County hospital, to which a psychopathic ward is planned. The bid of Chris McNeill of Santa Ana, $31,960, was the lowest. Other bids ranged up to $35,852. The board may act on the bids this afternoon. AT ANAHEIM HOSPITAL Mrs. Maurice Sldoway of Santa Ana was admitted to Anheim hospital as a patient yesterday afternoon. She will undergo an operation. PLEDGES CO-OPERATION CALEXICO, Feb. 14.—Gov. Incente Largo, chief executive of the northern district of Lower California, has given official announcement of a pledge of co-operation to advance the Laguna dam project. Witman. eyesight specialist. Now is the best time to plant fruit trees. Large assortment in Southern California at reasonable prices. Also ornamental plants. Orange County Nursery Co., North Los Angeles-st., Phone 654-J. 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 AIL CLEW CLAIM TAYLOR KILLED DEFENDING STAR'S NAME LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15.—Coupled with rumors that District Attorney Woolwine and detectives are "working under cover" in their investigation of the murder of William Desmond Taylor by keeping secret hew and startling clews, it was learned today that they have received information suggesting that Taylor was slain by blackmailers when he fought to protect the good name of an innocent motion picture star. The rumors were that Woolwine and his aides, while claiming that they are virtually "up against a blank wall" in their investigation, have been working for days on evidence which needs only a little additional corroboration before an arrest can be made. Secrecy, it was rumored, is essential to the district attorney in devel- truth to make a trap," manufactured evidence which would throw discredit upon the woman. They then approached Taylor. It was suggested; and demanded a large sum of money. Taylor, fearful of the dastardly plot of the blackmailers, at first treated with them, and then, realizing that the truth would prevail over manufactured evidence, defied them. It was this defiance, coupled with a threat to call in the police, that caused the murder, according to the theory being considered by the detec- URGE LAW ENFORCEMENT The American Civic League of Anaheim met last night at the high school auditorium. Rev. Loren Howe of the Christian church presided. Dr. E. Montgomery gave the benediction. There was a short talk by Rev. Thomas Walker of the Presbyterian church who stated that the people will not brook the overthrow of the institutions dearer than life. He said it is not enough just to hold the fort—that there must be an aggressive warfare. Dr. E. Montgomery, of Los Angeles, speaker for the Anti-Saloon League, gave an extended address on plans for law enforcement. He said the wet and dry question was dead—just as dead as slavery, and that it's not coming back. The thing needed now is enforcement. He said the saloon men used to say that if Anaheim were to go dry the people would quit coming here, and that Orange and Santa Ana would get all the trade. Anaheim went dry, and the people are still coming. In the first fight a lot of money was needed, he said. In this fight not much money needed but efficient organization will do the work. The citizens in every precinct should be educated to vote right, and vote for a man who will see to the enforcement of the law. Let the town register her full citizenship, and let a committee of five be appointed to educate the people of each precinct, he suggested. He said that everyone should be registered who believes in law and order, and the preservation of the constitution of the United States. He stated that he recently told a "wet": "You're not trying to change the constitution to sell whiskey—You're trying to break it." He stated that the only way the truth to make a trap," manufactured evidence which would throw discredit upon the woman. They then approached Taylor. It was suggested, and demanded a large sum of money. Taylor, fearful of the dastardly plot of the blackmailers, at first treated with them, and then, realizing that the truth would prevail over manufactured evidence, defied them. It was this defiance, coupled with a threat to call in the police, that caused the murder, according to the theory being considered by the detectives. What information was given the district attorney's office to suggest the new theory was not disclosed. It was pointed out, however, that Taylor drew $2500 from the bank the day before he was slain and then deposited it on the day he was killed. AGAINST FIRED FINANCE Bob. 14. — Vigorous frenzied financiers of mulcting thou-depositors, is under state and federal operating, as the reasons that have follore of the $5,000,000 and J. Bischoff called azul." "rapid-fire pro-mot-said to operate by kirk returns and large investments are the capaign. Boston, a "broker," is sought by the police objectives. Harrington fled shortly before hiding, leaving behind it from $1,000,000. There arrested in Boston's office. More men had surrounded once and were clamor-ney when the police have been hit in Core Casimir Phillip West. They have moved spirits in and Operators' Co., investigators charge investors out of more through fake land. He said to have been in time with Bischoff. Bischoff's operations day in Judge Landis' APPROVE MUTUAL PHONES BOOTH COMING S. Feb. 14.—Mayor especially welcome Miss Booth, national commivalation Army, when at noon next Saturbe no public recepth will lecture here other cities of So. Cal. at 2:30 Miss Booth unity Auditorium on greatest Romance." FOR BONDS Of the First Securthe California Compremium of $3,527 grammar school Santa Ana, was the by the Board of Supmeeting last night. o opened bids on an County hospital, to athic ward is plannris McNeill of Santa was the lowest. Other to $5,852. The board bids this afternoon. IM HOSPITAL Siddoway of Santa led to Anheim hosent yesterday after undergo an opera- CO-OPERATION Feb. 14. — Gov. Inole executive of the of Lower California, and announcement of a airation to advance the object. RIGHT SPECIALIST. ST time to plant fruit importment in Southern reasonable prices. Also ents. Orange County north Los Angeles-st. He suggested. He said that everyone should be registered who believes in law and order, and the preservation of the constitution of the United States. He stated that he recently told a "wet": "You're not trying to change the constitution to sell whiskey—You're trying to break it." He stated that the only way the committee of one to appear before the W. C. T. U. today and inform them of the plans of the league. Adjournment was taken until next Monday night when the league plans to meet at the Fremont school at 7:30 o'clock. Dan Morgan Smith will speak here on the work of the league a week from next Saturday night, it was announced. APPROVE MUTUAL PHONES A report on the telephone situation in the county, in connection with the supreme court decision some weeks ago, upholding the legal right and use of the county highways by the Farmers' and Merchants' Assn., was given at the regular meeting of the Buena Park Farm Center last night by Dr. J. R. Schofield, the director of the center. The chair appointed a special committee consisting of Fred Bastady, chairman, C. L. McComber and N. D. McDowell to call a special meeting for Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the school hall, when C. H. Woodrough of Costa Mesa will be present to explain the proceedings necessary in order to obtain a local telephone line. According to members of the center all of the centers connected with the County Farm Bureau have held or plan to hold similar meetings with the object of making preparations to construct such lines. Following the supreme court decision, upholding the use of the county highways by the lines, the directors of the Farmers' and Merchants' Assn. met at Santa Ana and decided to authorize the construc-tion of lines. FRENCH BLUEBEARD REFUSED NEW TRIAL PARIS, Feb. 14—Henri Landru's final hope of escaping the guillotine, to which he was condemned on Nov. 30 for the murder of 10 "flameses" and a boy, perished today when the chief justice of the supreme court of appeals threw out the French "Bluebeard's" request for a new trial. 6 MONTHS FOR VAGRANCY Antonio Mejia was arraigned before Judge Howard this morning on the charge of vagrancy, and given a sentence of six months in the county jail. There were also a number of traffic violations. POLICE GUARDING L. A. CHINATOWN LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14—a strong police guard will be maintained in Chinatown day and night until the tong war which has resulted in the killing and wounding of a number of Chinese in Butte, Mont.; Seattle and other Pacific coast cities has been terminated, according to an announcement made by police officials today. A fresh outbreak of lawlessness in several California cities last night caused the police to use added precaution in preventing tong murders here. Witman, Eveight Specialist. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 45½ at 7 a.m. Maximum 72 at 2:30 p.m.