oc-plain-dealer 1922-02-16

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,375 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 879,980 No. of Permits 862 Plain LEADING NEWS VOL. XXV—NO. 165 HUNT FL FLOOD FUND DONATORS TO MEET $40,000 Goal to Be Reached This Week, Says Chas. Eygabroad The remainder of the $40,000 high water protection fund undoubtedly will be raised this week, Charles Eygabroad, chairman of the committee, said today. The next step, he said, would be to call a meeting in the near future of all the subscribers to the fund, to be held in the Union high school or other public place, and elect a board of directors who will have charge of the preparation of the plans for the proposed improvement and the expenditure of the money. There are approximately 1,000 subscribers. “Pancho” Villa Nabs Rebel for Oro-Mexico City, Feb. 16.—Invitations to Francisco Pancho,” as he used to be known in the days of his join the revolutionary agitations against the Obregon have fallen upon deaf ears, for the former bandit-rebel with a stern and disproving eye upon anything that and order. Villa’s loyalty to the government is more notable with the anti-government agitation now sweeping so far. It was reported that Pancho, to set at rest any may be felt toward his attitude, will shortly come to reaffirm his support to the Obregon regime. Gen. Antonio Ruiz, who has just been executed for plotting against the peace and dignity of the slave-livered to the federal authorities by Villa. Ruiz Villa’s ranch at Cantillo to seek Pancho’s co-operative government plot. The former rebel chieftain declared citizenship duty was to the state. He seized the Ruiz and turned him over to the federal troops. ELKS GET BEAUTY CITY A beauty chorus that would make Flo Ziegfeld grin envy has been assembled to take part in the big Elks’ be presented at the Fairyland theater on next Monday nights, with local talent under the direction of C. J. M. fessional show producer, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Franklin will be raised this week, Charles Eygabroad, chairman of the committee, said today. The next step, he said, would be to call a meeting in the near future of all the subscribers to the fund, to be held in the Union high school or other public place, and elect a board of directors who will have charge of the preparation of the plans for the proposed improvement and the expenditure of the money. There are approximately 1,000 subscribers. No radical change will be made in the tentative plans adopted at the mass meeting in the Grand theatre, Eygabroad said. However, engineers of the Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co., and the Southern California Edison Co., will consult with the engineer elected by the directors in outlining the plans. All four of these corporations contributed generously to the fund, and the Santa Fe was mainly responsible for the temporary protection work but in after the overflow from the Santa Ana took place. With the adoption of the plans, bids will be invited from leading contractors, and the work will begin no soon as the contract is awarded. CONT. FINANCE CORP. LOCAL ORGANIZATION To correct an impression which appears to have gotten abroad, officials of the Continental Finance Corp. announced today that the corporation has no connection whatever with the Calif. Finance Housing Corp., which has opened an office here and is circulating this and other communities. The Continental Finance Corp. is a 100 per cent Orange-co organization, originated and organized in Orange-co, by Orange-co men, for the purpose of doing business in Orange-co and keeping the money at home where it will be available at all times for Orange-co needs. The Continental Finance Corp. has no association directly or indirectly with any other corporation or company. It is a free corporation within itself, with offices at present in Anaheim and Fullerton. REVIVAL WILL OPEN TONIGHT AT SALEM Revival services, to continue for ten days, will open tonight in Salem Evangelical church. The services will begin at 7:30 each evening and be conducted by Rev. J.M. Ballinger, of St. Paul, Minn., who is an evangelist of note and decided success. Rev. H. Abel, of San Diego will act as soloist and song leader, and will arrive in time for the meeting this evening. Everybody is welcome at these meetings and may be assured of hearing excellent addresses and messages. ELKS GET BEAUTY CITY A beauty chorus that would make Flo Ziegfeld grin envy has been assembled to take part in the big Elks' be presented at the Fairyland theater on next Monday nights, with local talent under the direction of C.J.M. professional show producer, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Franklin directors. The chorus will be composed of the Misses Anna Meyers, Doris Eden, Clara Klester, Gretchen Holland, Ethel Easton, Norma Brastad, Lavenia O'Toole, Jessie Mitchell, Grace Jackson, Mae Vance, Florence Allen, Pearl Burris Clara Balsenberger, Viola Lensing, Dorothy Garrison, and Alma Barnes. In the "Cry Baby Blues" and "Nobody's Baby" special numbers the Misses Elsie Schellens, Lanette Rule, Lydia Davis, Gay Cook, Amanda Shaffer and Dorothy Shellans will be featured. All the girls have pleasing voices and should put over a winner. As "Fashion Models" and members of the farce cast the following will be featured: Mrs. Agnes Messermith, Mrs. Clem Staples, Mrs. Charles Harbeon, Mrs. Dollie Cohen, and the Misses Margaret Briaco, Ellice Jessrun, Beatrice Scarper, Lucille Nenno, Helen Novak Estella Hammerstein, Helen Wilke, Jean Wilke, Edith Larson, Louise Schmidt, and many others. A. J. Garraway will lead one of the main revue's. Mr. Garraway has one of the best voices in Southern California and is a great addition to the show. R.N. Mendoza and T.H. Suf- BEGIN PACKING NA The Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n is scheduled to of navel oranges today, the first car since the fruit picked cold spell was cleaned up. The Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association picking and packing for two weeks yet. Shipments by all associations were authorized beginning today by the county horticultural commissioners of the southern counties, who held a meeting yesterday at the call of the state department of agriculture. The "drying out" test will now suffice. Boxes which do not show more than 15 per cent drying in 20 per cent or more of the exposed surface will be permitted to proceed. JAPS CAN'T EQUAL U.S.MARINE SPEED SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16—Japanese shipowners are petitioning their government for protection and counter-measures against the program of the United States shipping board which, as provided in the Jones act, would allow ample subsistence duty was to the state. He seized the Ruiz and turned him over to the federal troops. R.R.MENWJOIN MINER CLEVELAND, Felix workers of America strike in sympathy with April I, if no meet wage sedies a miner's Indianapolis high official of the Locomotive Engineer Press today. "We have very sparse governing this point which forbid us to eat strikes." Railroaders are enmoral and financial Revival services, to continue for ten days, will open tonight in Salem Evangelical church. The services will begin at 7:30 each evening and be conducted by Rev. J. M. Ballinger, of St. Paul, Minn., who is an evangelist of note and decided success. Rev. H. Abel, of San Diego will act as soloist and song leader; and will arrive in time for the meeting this evening. Everybody is welcome at these meetings and may be assured of hearing excellent addresses and messages. NEW Y. M. C. A. IN L. B. DEDICATED TONIGHT LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16—Dr. John R. Mott, internationally known leader of the World's Christian Student Federation and general secretary of the international committee of the Young Men's Christian association, will conduct the ceremonies at the dedication of the new Y. M. C. A. building in Long Beach, at 7:30 o'clock tonight. CALIF MAY HAVE THREE CONGRESSMEN WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—A special session of the California legislature might procure for that state three more congressmen to be elected at the fall elections, according to expressions here today. Quick action on the results of the 1920 census is urged. OSTEOPATHS Drs. Hoard & Hoard, Wilson & Rever Bldg, Room 216. Phone 864. BUILDING PERMITS E. E. Heinze, frame residence at 1114 W. Center-st, cost $150. E. Holmson, frame garage at 702 D. Lemon-st, cost $200. F. Jackson, frame residence at 325 F. Wilhelmina-st, cost $70. FRUIT SALES TODAY Pittsburgh: Steady oranges and lemons; oranges $3.20 to $4.70, lemons $4.60 to $4.80. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 71½ at 7 a.m. Maximum 71½ at 2 p.m. JAPPS CAN'T EQUAL U. S. MARINE SPEED SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.—Japanese shipowners are petitioning their government for protection and counter-measures against the program of the United States shipping board which, as provided in the Jones act, would allow ample subsidies to private shipping companies. The allocation by the shipping board of superior ships to the Pacific Coast, and by the formation of the $30,000,000 shipping pool, along with the proposed subsidy, the petition declares, will soon make it impossible for the slower and poorer ships of the Japanese marine to compete in Pacific trade. PLAN TO RESTRICT OFFICERS IN NAVY WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—Drastic measures to keep the officers of the United States navy from outnumbering enlisted men will be taken up by the house naval committee. It was believed today the committee will recommend that no commissions be given to the June graduating class at Anapolis, and that hereafter each congressman be restricted to sending two instead of five youths to the academy. WORK 2 HOURS TO COUNT $2000 BAIL OAKLAND, Feb. 16.—It took two "cops" that many hours to count a wagon-boad of silver dollars, which one Bruno brought to bail out Los Angeles, a friend. The amount was $2000. BEVERIDGE ENTERS RACE FOR SENATE INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 16.—Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge announced his candidacy today for the Republican senatorial nomination, reopening the old "Bull Moose" fight in Indiana. Witman, Eyesight Specialist. TEX RICKARD AS BOXING I NEW YORK, Feb. (Tex) Rickard, man maker of Madison S., who now is out on charges preferred by resigned today. John circus proprietor, w dent of the Madison corporation. It is re circles that Bill Welch new matchmaker at. OPEN PROBE RICH-QUICK CHICAGO, Feb. I probes into the schemes that cost Coborn population more than 900, were started too assistant, state's aid would take witnesses and ask for the indian Harrington, who fled of police who raided. MORE SPORTCENTRA The youngsters are rejoicing over the apparatus which waft The addition is a glider dozen youngsters can ropes at a time as the ball revolves. Wittman, eyesight Now is the best time trees. Largest assortment California at rev Also ornamental County Nursery Co., geles-st., Phone 651- ain Deal DING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 16, 1922 FLEEING B abs Rebel for Obregon Invitations to Francisco Villa, or known in the days of his outlawry, toons against the Obregon government for the former bandit-rebel now looks eye upon anything that opposes law government is more notable in contrast station now sweeping some quarters. Cho, to set at rest any anxiety thatade, will shortly come to Mexico CityObregon regime. has just been executed in Chihuahua and dignity of the state, was decries by Villa. Ruiz had gone to seek Pancho's co-operation in an anti-rebel chieftain declared his firststate. He seized the unsuspectingthe federal troops. BEAUTY CHORUS make Flo Ziegfeld grind his tooth with part in the big Elks' show which will water on next Monday and Tuesday even direction of C. J. McNaughtan, proby Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powell musical BIG GASSER AGAIN IN FLAMES Thousands Attracted by Great Illumination at Santa Fe Springs The Union Oil Co. had a force of men busy all last night laying a steam line from their nearby boilers to Bell Well No. 2, near Santa Fe Springs, in an effort to put out the flames which burst forth again last night. Several traffic police of Los Angeles were brought out to help control the crowd, which numbered thousands, gathered from various cities in Orange and Los Angeles counties. The gas pressure of Bell No. 1 has considerably diminished, owing to the consumption of gas in the other well.The gas pocket lies about 2,000 feet below the surface. Experienced observers declare that Riley and LaMont Plan Club Ball Game Harry D. Riley, representing the Rotary club, and Vic LaMont, representing the Kiwanis organization, are busy recruiting indoor baseball teams to meet in mortal combat March 17, which happens to be St. Patrick's Day. The clash will be staged at the Anaheim H. S. field. All proceeds will go to the benefit of the Ebell clubhouse. There has been keen desire for such a conflict since these two clubs battled to a tie last fall.A winner is going to be determined this time, assert the managers. PRISONERS WATCHED VICTIM, SAYS STATE LOS ANGELES. Feb. 16.—Aiming smashing blows at the defense, the district attorney's forces sought today to clinch its claim that beautiful Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain conspired with Arthur C. Burch to slay J.Belton Kennedy, her sweetheart,and that she plotted with Burch in a ho BEAUTY CHORUS make Flo Ziegfeld grind his teeth with part in the big Elks' show which will water on next Monday and Tuesday even direction of C. J. McNaughtan, pro by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powell, musical ton will also add a great deal with a harmony singing and piano act, while in the show W. R. (Stormy) Gordon, C. J. McNaughtan, Walter Cadman, Jack Cole, "Governor" Louden and other good Elks will don grease paint and become thespians to help put "Purple Flashes" across in a big way. The Elks' show committee wants to impress upon the public the fact that while this is a local talent show, built up with some professional talent, it will be one of the best productions ever seen on the local boards. Thousands of dollars were spent obtaining the elaborate costing and special scenery and effects for the show, and patrons are going to see a funny, clever show, with musical acts and revue on a par with any big road attraction you might see in larger cities. Three directors are busy all day and in the evenings whipping the local people into line for the production, and the show will have every advantage to put it across. The Elks' club has taken on the appearance of the green room or rehearsal hall of a popular New York playhouse. The seat sale opens at Mullinix Drug Store Saturday at 10 a.m., and the wise ones will be there early. KING NAVELS R. R. MEN WILL NOT JOIN MINERS' STRIKE CLEVELAND, Feb. 16.—Railroad workers of America will not join a strike in sympathy with miners, proposed April 1, if operators fail to meet wage scales announced at the miner's Indianapolis convention, a high official of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers told the United Press today. "We have very specific regulations governing this point," he said, "rules which forbid us to enter sympathetic strikes." Railroaders are expected to give "moral and financial support." NATIONALS ON WAY TO TRAINING CAMP CHICAGO, Feb. 16.—Starting the first lap of their journey to So. Calif., where they will buckle down to the spring training grind, nine members of the Chicago National league club left here early today for Los Angeles. The pitchers and catchers of the squad, under the supervision of Manager Bill Kilefer, will start training at Avalon, Catalina Island, Monday morning. The nine members of the team who left here today will be joined at Kansas City by seven other players. Six more will be picked up in Los Angeles, the latter squad having wintered in So. Calif. Charles Comiskey's White Sox also left for their southern camp today. 16,000 UNEMPLOYED IN N.Y.CLEAR SNOW NEW YORK, Feb. 16.—Yesterday's record snowstorm slackened to flurries during the night and today had cooled entirely, being replaced by brisk, cold weather. Sixteen thousand unemployed found jobs at steam line from their nearby bollers to Bell Well No. 2, near Santa Fe Springs, in an effort to put out the flames which burst forth again last night. Several traffic police of Los Angeles were brought out to help control the crowd, which numbered thousands, gathered from various cities in Orange and Los Angeles counties. The gas pressure of Bell No. 1 has considerably diminished, owing to the consumption of gas in the other well. The gas pocket lies about 2,000 feet below the surface. Experienced observers declare that oil broke thru into the flames, but this company officials deny. The company is making stronomous efforts to prevent derricks and other property in the vicinity from catching fire. Officials reported today that no further property damage had been suffered. Water is being played upon Bell Well No. 1 to prevent its catching fire. This well is a gusher, the largest in the state, flowing 4500 barrels per day, and the loss would be huge if it got aflame. Communities for miles around are illuminated at night by the big pillar of flame, which rises to a height of several hundred feet. Whittier, which is only five miles away, is brightly illuminated. The previous fire in the well was quenched by the caving in of the crafters, officials declared, and preparations to dynamite it were not carried out. Officials said that no attempt to dynamite the well would be made. PRISONERS WATCHED VICTIM, SAYS STATE LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.—Aliming smashing blows at the defense, the district attorney's forces sought today to clinch its claim that beautiful Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain conspired with Arthur C. Burch to slay J.Belton Kennedy, her sweetheart, and that she plotted with Burch in a hotel room within 100 feet of their victim, as they watched him. In support of this startling contention, the state called as its first witness today Thomas M. Haley, proprietor of the Hotel Russell, at $16½ South Broadway, who was interrupted by objections from the defense late yesterday before he could reach the dramatic part of his recital. Haley told the renting of a room to Burch, who was particular to get a front one from which Kennedy's office across the street was clearly visible, and of alleged "death trysts" held in the room by Mrs. Obenchain and Burch. The interruption of Haley's story yesterday was caused by Attorney Jud Rush, chief of the staff of legal advisers which is defending Madalynne Rush interposed a vehement objection, not only to the telling of Burch's actions on the day following the murder, but also to the entire testimony of Haley. Lengthy technical arguments on the point of law involved were begun after the jury had been dismissed which resulted in Superior Judge Reeve ruling that the admission of Haley's testimony was in accordance with the law. 17-YEAR-OLD HUSBAND MUST HAVE GUARDIAN LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.—Discovery that Ray Morris Cloud is too young to be made defendant in a suit for divorce until a guardian is appointed for him, led to the discontinuance of Anna Cloud's suit today in Judge McLucas' court. The young boy testified that he was but 17 when married. It is said the couple only lived together eight days and separated. Mrs. Cloud fainted and had to be carried out by court attaches. She is said to have been ill in bed and to have appeared in court contrary to her doctor's orders. It is said that the action will be started again as soon as a guardian has been appointed for her husband. He is charged with desertion. FLORES DISMISSED; EVIDENCE LACKING Julian Flores of Placentia was arraigned before Justice J. B.Cox in Santa Ana today, charged with petit larceny in stealing $14 and a check for $1,275 belonging to G. Costello of CLEVELAND, Feb. 16.—Railroad workers of America will not join a strike in sympathy with miners, proposed April I. If operators fail to meet wage scales announced at the miner's Indianapolis convention, a high official of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers told the United Press today. "We have very specific regulations governing this point," he said, "rules which forbid us to enter sympathetic strikes." Railroaders are expected to give "moral and financial support." TEX RICKARD QUITS AS BOXING PROMOTER NEW YORK, Feb. 16.—George L. (Tex) Rickard, manager and matchmaker of Madison Square Garden, who now is out on $10,000 ball on charges preferred by the S. P. C. C., resigned today. John Ringling, the circus proprietor, was elected president of the Madison Square Garden corporation. It is reported in sport circles that Bill Wellman will be the new matchmaker at the garden. OPEN PROBE OF RICH-QUICK SCHEMES CHICAGO, Feb. 16.—Grand jury probes into the get-rich-quick schemes that cost Chicago's foreign-born population more than $6,000,000, were started today. E. S. Hodges assistant state's attorney, said he would take witnesses before the jury and ask for the indictment of Leslie Harrington, who fled two leaps ahead of police who raided his office. MORE SPORTS FOR CENTRAL SCHOOL The youngsters of Central school are rejoicing over their new athletic apparatus which was erected today. The addition is a giant-siride. A half dozen youngsters can swing on the ropes at a time as the summit of the ball revolves. Wittingn, eyesight specialist. Now is the best time to plant fruit trees. Largest assortment in Southern California at reasonable prices. Also ornamental plants. Orange County Nursery Co., North Los Angeles-st., Phone 654-J. 16,000 UNEMPLOYED IN N. Y. CLEAR SNOW NEW YORK, Feb. 16.—Yesterday's record snowstorm slackened to flurries during the night and today had ceased entirely, being replaced by brisk, cold weather. Sixteen thousand unemployed found jobs at $5 a day struggling to clear the sidewalks and crossings. Great motor plows were used in the streets. New Yorkers, clad in overshoes and galoshes, skidded over slippery pavements to their work. THEFT CAR DRIVER HELD C. R. Hickey, of Huntington Beach, driver of the truck which carried away the oil equipment taken by Dennis Weaver of the beach city from a well of the Huntington Beach Consolidated Oil Co., was arraigned today before Justice Cox in Santa Ana. The equipment stolen was valued at $4000. The driver was employed by Talbert & Baldwin, trucking firm. Hickey's hearing was set for 2 p.m., March 22, and he was released on his own recognizance. On the day of the theft he reported to his company that he was in Brea. BANKERS MEET TONIGHT The Lawyers' Bill will be discussed by the Orange County Bankers' Assn. at its meeting tonight in the First National bank. The meeting opens at 7:30. The bill is to be voted on at the November election. The California Bankers' Assn. is opposing it. EDISON DIVIDEND CHECKS LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.—Dividend checks are being received by holders of the So. Calif. Edison Co. today in most of the southern counties. A total of $621,000 was disbursed. L. A. DOCTOR DIES AT 100 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.—James Martin Peebles, noted physician, is dead here in the 100th year of his age. FLORES DISMISSED; EVIDENCE LACKING Julian Flores of Placentia was arraigned before Justice J. B. Cox in Santa Ana today, charged with petit larceny in stealing $14 and a check for $1,275 belonging to G. Costello of Placentia. Gus Hagenstein was Flores' attorney. The case was dismissed on insufficient evidence. CONSIDER POWER CO. OFFER WITH DORD'S WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—The offer of the Alabama Power Co., for the purchase of Muscle Shoals, Ala., is likely to be considered simultaneously wilt hitherto Henry Ford. Secretary Weeks is expected to hurry delivery of the new offer to Congress. MUCH FLU AT FRISCO SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16—Hearst Hall has had to be turned into a hospital to accommodate students ill with "flu." The infirmary long has been too small for the demands made upon it. The Berkeley chapter of the American Red Cross is aiding with nurses, supplies and equipment. SUPERVISORS ACCEPT BIDS The low bid of Chris McNeill of Santa Ana, for the construction of a psychopathic ward at the County hospital was accepted by the board of supervisors. His bid was $31,960. The bid of B. R. Ford of Santa Ana, on 23,245 square feet of pavement on Forrest-ave, Laguna Beach, also was accepted. FRY CASE UNDECIDED No decision was reached in the case of V. J. Fry, tried before Judge J. S. Howard and a jury, on the charge of brandishing a deadly weapon and uttering threatening language. RECEIVER AT EL CENTRO WASHINGTON, Feb. 16—Nomination of John W. Scott to be receiver of public monies at El Centro was made by Presideint Harding. BEAUTY SEEK CLEWS TO TAYLOR MURDER IN TELEGRAMS LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.—A beautiful young woman who, wrapped in an evening cloak and bare-headed, drove thru Ventura at a dizzy rate of speed at 3 o'clock in the morning after William Desmond Taylor was murdered, was sought by detectives seeking to trace her auto today. Information concerning the woman, who appeared to be fleeing from Los Angeles, was given the authorities by a garage man who supplied her machine with gasoline and oil in the early hours of the day following the slaying. "She was in evening dress and wore a cloak," the man said. "I saw her machine before she reached my garage and she was driving at a terrific speed. As she stopped I noticed that her face was drawn and pale and that her hair had been blown down by the force of wind as she drove with a bill and drove off without waiting to receive her change." The man furnished the license number of the car as he remembered it and described the machine and the woman in close detail. While the officers were endeavoring to identify the woman and her machine, a painstaking search of the records of telegraph companies in Los Angeles for copies of telegrams received and sent by Taylor shortly before his death was ordered by Woolwine. Several telegrams were reported to have been found. They were to be accounted for by the persons who sent them. WATCHED STATES STATE Feb. 16.—Alming at the defense, the forces sought to claim that beautiful benchain conspired to slay J. Beler sweetheart, and with Burch in a hoo of feet of their viciece him. Is startling contented as its first wittiness was clearly visited "death trysts" by Mrs. Obenchain. Of Haley's story used by Attorney the staff of legal defending Madame proposed a vehement诉到 the telling of the day following so to the entire testified were be had been dismissed Superior Judge the admission of was in accordance HUSBAND GUARDIAN Feb. 16.—Discorris Cloud is too defendant in an ill guardian is led to the disanna Cloud's suit Lucas' court. Testified that he married. It is only lived together marriaged. Ed and had to be art attaches. She en ill in bed and in court contrary orders. It is said he be started again dian has been ap husband. He is betton. MISSED; BE LACKING Placentia was arritice J. B. Cox in charged with petit $14 and a check to G. Costello of FROM Los Angeles, was given the authorities by a garage man who supplied her machine with gasoline and oil in the early hours of the day following the slaying. "She was in evening dress and wore a cloak," the man said. "I saw her machine before she reached my garage and she was driving at a terrific speed. As she stopped I noticed that her face was drawn and pale and that her hair had been blown down by the force of wind as she drove. "Give me all the gasoline and oil my car will take', she said. While I was filling the tank I noticed she bit at her white gloves with her teeth and showed other signs of restlessness and anxiousness to be on her way. She paid me number of the car as he remembered it and described the machine and the woman in close detail. While the officers were endeavoring to identify the woman and her machine, a painstaking search of the records of telegraph companies in Los Angeles for copies of telegrams received and sent by Taylor shortly before his death was ordered by Woolwine. Several telegrams were reported to have been found. They were to be accounted for by the persons who sent them. With the co-operation of officials of the companies, detectives sought telegrams sent to Taylor which might disclose a motive for the crime and betray the identity of the slayer. Special search was made for the name of Edward F. Sands. RICHFIELD MASS MEETING Much interest is being displayed in the mass meeting called for Friday evening at Richfield school house when steps will be taken to get under way, at once the campaign to raise $30,000 for flood protection from Yorba auto bridge to the Santa Fe Ry. bridge to Olive where the Anaheim protection work will hook on. It had been that that decks were cleared at the meeting Wednesday evening of last week to proceed at once with the financial drive, but circumstances have arisen necessitating another conference. It is believed matters may be cleared up Friday evening so that the committee may begin to function. The committee which will raise $20,000, is composed of N. Boissierance, Yorba; Maxon Smith, Leroy Lyon, J. W. Walls and E. A. Rodieck, Richfield; Ralph McFadden, J. W. Beatty, Ben. Baxter, J. Kruizenga, A. A. Mills, J. T. Lyon, C. C. Bywater and Judge Reese, Anaheim; Carl Walter and Dr. L. C. Deming, Magnolia. The committee on right-of-way is composed of Ben. Yorba, J. Harms and G. F. Collins, Richfield. AUSPICIOUS OPENING FOR NEW MARKET The grand opening of the Anaheim market last evening proved to be a great success. Hundreds of people turned out to give the market the once over and give their stamp of approval. The various concessions in the building gave out samples of their wares. The Palm soft drink stand did a flourishing business. The Boston Bakery which has also established a branch shop in the new building was opened to its patrona. Chaffee's store under the able management of Earl Caverly was opened for business this morning. Clarence Richards and L. A. Miller were on hand to ATWOOD SPEAKS AT A.C.OF C.MEETING Associated Chambers of Commerce issued announcement this morning that their regular monthly meeting is to be held at Social hall, La Habra, Wednesday, Feb. 22nd., 7, sharp,$1. Hon. Harry F. Atwood, prominent member of the Chicago bar, a national authority on the U.S. constitution, will deliver an address: Washington and the Constitution," commemorative of Washington's birthday. This is the same great speaker who will address the members' meeting of the local chamber at the Elks' home, here, Feb. 27th. All wishing to attend this associated meeting are requested to notify 665, the local chamber office, not later than next Tuesday noon, so that the La Habra ladies may know the food requirements. MAY HALT SHOWING OF 'MAN IN A MILLION' LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16—Revelation that Los Angeles film and theater men are considering taking steps to halt plans to show "A Man in a Million," a motion picture starring Ralph Obenchain, former husband of Madalynne G. Obenchain, on trial for alleged complicity in the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, was made today. Representatives of the 32 leading legitimate, vaudeville and picturetheaters of Los Angeles will gather at the offices of the Los Angeles MISSED; BE LACKING Placentia was artice J. B. Cox in charged with petit $14 and a check to G. Costello of Hagenstein was the case was dissent evidence. POWER CO. WITH FORD'S Feb. 16.—The offPower Co. for the Shoals, Ala., is surred simultaneousury Ford. Secretated to hurry deliver to Congress. AT 'FRISCO Feb. 16.—Hearst turned into a hosdate students ill affirmary long has the demands made ley chapter of the sis is aiding with and equipment. ACCEPT BIDS Chris McNeill of construction of a at the County hosby the board of bldd was $31,960. Board of Santa Ana, net of pavement on A Beach, also was UNDECIDED is reached in the rilled before Judge a jury, on the ing a deadly weathreatening lanEL CENTRO Feb. 16.—Nominarott to be receiver at El Centro was Harding. POWER CO. WITH FORD'S Feb. 16.—The offPower Co. for the Shoals, Ala., is surred simultaneousury Ford. Secretated to hurry deliver to Congress. AT 'FRISCO Feb. 16.—Hearst turned into a hosdate students ill affirmary long has the demands made ley chapter of the sis is aiding with and equipment. ACCEPT BIDS Chris McNeill of construction of a at the County hosby the board of bldd was $31,960. Board of Santa Ana, net of pavement on A Beach, also was UNDECIDED is reached in the rilled before Judge a jury, on the ing a deadly weathreatening lanEL CENTRO Feb. 16.—Nomina-rott to be receiver at El Centro was Harding. OF 'MAN IN A MILLION' LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.—Revealation that Los Angeles film and theater men are considering taking steps to halt plans to show "A Man in a Million," a motion picture starring Ralph Obenchain, former husband of Madalynne Obenchain, on trial for alleged complicity in the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, was made today. Representatives of the 32 leading legitimate, vaudeville and picture theaters of Los Angeles will gather at the offices of the Los Angeles Theaters Assn., 208 Mason Opera House-bldg, at noon tomorrow to discuss the situation. GAIN LEAD IN FUND TO HONOR WILSON NEW YORK, Feb. 16.—Oklahoma has taken the lead among the states in the movement to establish the Woodrow Wilson foundation, it was announced from national headquarters here. Judge Charles B. Ames, of Oklahoma City, chairman for the state, reported to Hamilton Holt, executive director, that his district had completed 65 pct. of its work. HARDING URGES BONUS SALES TAX WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—A general sales tax offers the only practical means of providing a soldier bonus at this time. President Harding declared in a letter which he will send to Chairman Fordney of the house ways and means committee today, Representative Longworth,.Ohio, said after a conference with the President. FIREMEN NEARLY COLLIDE YESTERDAY Vie LaMont, while responding to a fire alarm yesterday, was forced to drive into the curb at Lemon-st and Broadway to avoid collision with another fireman. LaMont's Buick roadster suffered damage to two right wheels. Witman, eyesight specialist. OSTEOPATHS Drs. Hoard & Hoard, Wilson & Bever Bldg. Room 216. Phone 867-