oc-plain-dealer 1922-03-03

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921.....$1,254,875 No. of Permits.....564 Year 1920.....870,980 No. of Permits.....362 VOL. XXV—NO. 178 BANDIT H REMOVAL OF MORRIS IS CRITICIZED Local Fruit Men Say It's Fight Between North and South of County The plan to have the Board of Supervisors remove Earl Morris, County Horticultural Commissioner, is not meeting with favor in noreastern Orange county. The manager and one of the directors of one local shipping association, and the manager of another, are opposed to the scheme upon which committees of investigation of the Orange County and Northern Orange County exchanges are said to be agreed. "It's a fight between the north and the south," said an assistant VOTE MAR. 31 FOR SCHOOL DIRECTORS Chambers, Grammar Director, and Sparks and Carner of H. S. Will Run Again Within the next five weeks, elections will come thick and fast in Anahim. In addition to the outfall sewer bond vote April 4 and the city council election April 10, there are the elections March 31 for high and grammar school trustees. The old great register holds good for the school elections and anyone who has registered since Jan. 1, 1920, can vote. The present high school board is: S. D. Winters, president; Charles Mann, secretary; Henry Adams, E. A. Sparks and H. E. Carner. The plan to have the Board of Supervisors remove Earl Morris, County Horticultural Commissioner, is not meeting with favor in northern Orange county. The manager and one of the directors of one local shipping association, and the manager of another, are opposed to the scheme upon which committees of investigation of the Orange County and Northern Orange County exchanges are said to be agreed. "It's a fight between the north and the south," said an assistant manager of one of the largest associations here, and quoted the chief and a member of the board of directors as declaring in favor of holding on to Morris. The manager of another prominent association said: "The anticipated removal of Mr. Morris, which for some reason or other has been kept very quiet by the supervisors in the court house, having come to the notice of a number of growers in this section, is beginning to stir up quite a lot of criticism. Mr. Morris' administration has given absolute satisfaction during his four years' term, and while it is the intention of the supervisors to amalgamate the positions of County Horticultural Commissioner and the operation of the county insectory, they seem to be of the opinion that Mr. Morris is not qualified to handle both positions. "On the other hand, it is the opinion of a number of the citrus growers that inasmuch as Mr. Morris has given absolute satisfaction and has done wonderful work in the county in the last four years he should be given an opportunity to refuse the position in order that he may demonstrate his ability one way or the other." The movement to remove Morris originated in the southern part of the county, but last Thursday the northern exchange appointed a similar investigatory committee, which has not yet made its report, nor even an investigation, according to J. E. Rebman, the Anaheim member. Rebman declared, however, that the two committees desired a change and that A. A. Brock, former commissioner of Ventura county and now in charge of the insectory at Santa Paula, was the only man who had been considered. The manager of a third association said that there was no opposition to Morris personally, but that he lacked the experience in insectory work which was desired by northern and southern associations. The new insectory is imperatively needed, he added, in order that there may be a nearby point from which abpucus parasites may be distributed. WOMAN HOLDS MAN AT POINT OF GUN When Mrs. B. H. Sharpless returned last night to her home on theWithin the next five weeks, elections will come thick and fast in Anabim. In addition to the outfall sewer bond vote April 4 and the city council election April 10, there are the elections March 31 for high and grammar school trustees. The old great register holds good for the school elections and anyone who has registered since Jan. 12, 2010 can vote. The present high school board is S. D. Winters, president; Charles Mann, secretary; Henry Adams, E. A. Sparks and H. E. Carner. The grammar school board is Geo. W. Sloop, E. H. Metcalf and Wm. Chamners. On the high school board the terms of H. E. Carner and E. A. Sparks expire. It was stated today that both would run to succeed themselves. On the grammar school board, the term of Wm. Chamber expires. He will also run to succeed himself, it was said today. Officials for the high school election will be A. B. Markle, H. W. Comstock and J. L. Van der Veer, and for the grammar school election will be Mrs. C. W. Austin, J. W. Walop and W. F. McClelland. PLANS FOR ORANGE SHOW SOON READY Plats of space for industrial and citrus exhibits in connection with the California Valencia Orange Show, May 23-30, will be ready within a week, according to announcement from the office this morning. Instead of embracing both expositions in one huge tent as in 1921, the Executive Committee of this year's show decided to take two of the great canvases of the National Show and stage the citrus and industrial departments separately, as has been done at San Bernardino for several years. The new arrangement will place at the disposal of exhibitors in each department exactly 10,400 square feet more than last year and it is the intention of the committee also to attract further with a separate automobile, tractor, truck and accessory department that promises to be as large as either of the others. If this is carried into effect, the Second Annual California Valencia Orange Show this year will be at least twice as large and attractive as last. Parker-Stebler, manufacturers of packing house machinery, who had a model packing unit in last year's Show, have remodeled this interesting feature, and will occupy relatively the same space and location this year. Oranges will be packed by two beautiful young women during the afternoon and evening hours, and the committee will seek the swiftest and most charming examples of this interesting phase of the packing business to make this feature an even greater drawing card next May. REMARKABLE VIEWS gas bag exploded when they attempted MOTHER DISC BY SON'S Mrs. W. M. Frazce na-st., is nearly in the disappearance of Sunday afternoon, this day. The boy left Scully, a New Jersey get rid of the wand spent about a year jobs. Scully announcing to Florida via T they were to go first No sign of the two since they left. OKLA, GOVERN OIL MAGNA OKMULGEE, Okklist fight between Robertson and Jampule mullge oil operators; courthouse hearings took place between Gov during which she attained CountyAttorney barn, that he be per before the district probing state bank A half dozen biospectators separated LIMITED IN TWO Beginning Sunday No. 102, the Sunset Southern Pacific, w Angeles at 8:30 a.m. be run in two sections weekly. This is the nectes with the Morr Orleans, reaching th on the third day finds traffic warra sections will be says L. B. Valla, loc freight agent at San tice to local agents; ger Agent F. S. McC pany, has just sent the change. RADIO FROM SE WASHINGTON,M WOMAN HOLDS MAN AT POINT OF GUN When Mrs. E. H. Sharpless returned last night to her home on the Newport road at Tustin she found a man in the house, preparing to go to bed. She knew he was there, but he didn't know she was. She got a pistol, covered him and called the sheriff's office. Undersheriff E. E. French took the man to the lockup, where he explained that he found the place vacant and merely had intended to spend the night. He gave the name of G. H. Moye, address, the world. FRUIT SALES TODAY CLEVELAND: Lower oranges, and higher lemons; oranges $5.85 to $6.55; lemons $5.00 to $5.60. PHILADELPHIA: Lower lemons; lemons $3.00 to $3.80. PITTSBURGH: Steady oranges and lemons; oranges $4.80 to $5.40. BOSTON: Unchanged oranges, higher lemons; oranges $5.50 to $7.25; lemons $4.50 to $5.20. BUILDING PERMITS Mrs. W. A. Gust, addition to garage at 308 Kroeger-st, cost $100. G. W. Shoupe, frame residence at 543 S. Resh-st, cost $2000. Thos. E. Shoupe, frame residence at 761 N. Philadelphia-st, cost $1900. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 38 at 5 a.m. Maximum 62 at 2 p.m. DELAY REDUCTION OF SUGAR RATE WASHINGTON, Mar. 3.—A voluntary rate reduction of approximately 8 cents per 100 pounds on beet sugar from middle western points eastward, which various railroads' proposed to put into effect, has been postponed until July 1 under an order issued today by the interstate commerce commission. ANNOUNCEMENT ANOTHER BROKERAGE FAILURE NEW YORK, Mar. 3.—Announcement was made from the rostrum of the New York stock exchange today of the failure of George W. Kendrick III and company of Philadelphia. The firm was admitted to the stock exchange Dec. 13, 1919. HARDINGS TAKE VACATION ST. AUGUSTINE, Pla., March 3.—A party headed by President and Mrs. Harding will arrive here early next week to spend a vacation. It is said reservations have been made at the Ponce de Leon Hotel. A houseboat trip down the Indian river to Ormond or Daytona may be a feature of the events. POLAND HONORS HOOVER WARSAW, March 3.—Herbert Hoover was made an honorary citizen of Poland by the Diet at its opening session. The Diet also adopted a resolution praising America's relief work. Have You Register Get Busy Mrs. Iva Kellam, 310 W. Cypress-st. Mrs. G. N. Fording, 731 North Philadelphia-st. Frank Tausch and Mildred Spencer with Lyon Realty Co. ain Dealer ING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Friday, March 3, 1922 T KILLS OLI CLOSE-UP VIEW OF ROMA AFIRE Remarkable view of flames shooting from the wreckage of the giant dirigible Roma. Survivors say the gas bag exploded when it struck electric light wires. The heat was so intense that rescuers were driven back when they attempted to go to the aid of victims. The accident is held to be no fault of the crew. MOTHER DISTRACTED BY SON'S ABSENCE Mrs. W. M. Frazce, of South Helena-st., is nearly insane, following the disappearance of her son Sam last Sunday afternoon, the father said today. The boy left here with "Bill" Scully, a New Jersey lad, who can't get rid of the wanderlust, and who spent about a year here doing odd jobs. Scully announced they were going to Florida via Texas. From here they were to go first to Hollywood. No sign of the two has been seen since they left. OKLA. GOVERNOR AND OIL MAGNATE FIGHT OKMULGEE, Okla., Mar. 3 — A fist fight between Gov. J. B. A. Robertson and James G. Young, Okmulgee oil operator, occurred in the courthouse near today after a conference between Gov. Robertson and during which the governor asked that County Attorney James Hepburn, that he be permitted to testify before the district court grand jury probing state bank failures. A half dozen blows were struck. Spectators separated them. LIMITED IN TWO SECTIONS Beginning Sunday, March 5, Train No. 102, the Sunset Limited, on the Southern Pacific, which leaves Los Angeles at 8:30 a.m. each day, will be run in two sections daily or tri-weekly. This is the train that connects with the Morgan Line at New Orleans, reaching there at 7:35 p.m. on the third day. If the company finds traffic warrants it, the two sections will be maintained daily, says L. B. Valla, local passenger and freight agent at Santa Ana. In a notice to local agents, General Passenger Agent F. S. McGinnis of the company, has just sent out the notice of the change. RADIO FROM SHIP TO SHORE WASHINGTON, March 3 — Radio WOMAN'S BODY WASHES ASHORE LOS ANGELES, Mar. 3. — The body of an unidentified woman, apparently about 75 years of age, was washed ashore near the Venice bathhouse today. It was believed the body had been in the water only a few hours. The woman was believed to have committed suicide. The only mark of identification was a gold band wedding ring engraved "M.J.M. to M.E.M." PLAN SCOUT LEADER TRAINING SCHOOL The Boy Scout committee met in the office of the Junior high school last evening, mainly to discuss the organization of a county school for the scout masters. It was decided to hold a school at Fullerton Tuesday evenings and at Santa Ana Thursday evenings for six weeks. The schools will not be exclusive for scout masters but are open to all interested in this line of work. Roland Dye, county scout executive, was present at the meeting last evening and gave an interesting address. The committeemen present last evening were George W. Sloop, E. H. Metcalf, W. J. Heinz, A. B. McCord, and C. C. Smith. ARREST ONE WINE BANDIT SUSPECT SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 3. — Thru an arrest early today police believe they will trace the nine members of a gang of wine bandits who looted the peninsular mansion of Frederick W. McNear, local millionaire, bound and gagged Julien Hart, residing there, his guests and all of the servants, and staged a 24-hour drinking orgy before departing in six autos with their loot. Audrienne Gorsolle, a waiter, was taken into custody aftertr officers say they found one of the autos in front of his home and 300 bottles of wine in his cellar. SANTA ANA MASONS PLAN BIG BUILDING Santa Ana Masons have made plans for the erection of a four-story or five-story block in the city to cost between $150,000 and $200,000. Committees now working on the plan propose to issue 1,000 shares of stock at par of $100 and obtain subscriptions from members of the order in and about the city. The rest of the money required would be obtained by a bond issue. The order would occupy not more than two or three floors and rent the ground floors as stores and the rest of the space as offices. Rents, it is estimated, would pay the interest on the securities. The present building is at the northeast corner of North Sycamore and Fifth street. 1-14 YEARS GIVEN FAKE CHECK PASSER One to 14 years was given to F. W. Johnson by Judge Z. B. West in Superior Court today at Santa Ana, for passing a worthless check. The check amounted to $65. The Doty Drug Co., of Fullerton, was the store victimized. PETROLEUM RATES REDUCED LOS ANGELES, March 3 — Rates on petroleum and its products are cut from 2 to 4 cents per 100 pounds by the Southern Pacific to meet reductions made by the Santa Fe Points affected are Wilmington and San Pedro to Los Angeles and intermediate points; Santa Susana to Burbank; West Glendale; Glendale to Los Angeles; Newhall; Santa Paula and Fillmore to Los Angeles; Colton, San Bernardino and other points south. SUPPORT INSURANCE BONUS WASHINGTON, March 3 — "The new bonus bill with the insurance certificate plan will receive the unanimous support of the Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee and a caucus is unnecessary," said Chairman Fordney of the SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 3.—Thru an arrest early today police believe they trace the nine members of a gang of wine bandits who looted the peninsular mansion of Frederick W. McNear, local millionaire, bound and gagged Julien Hart, residing there, his guests and all of the servants, and staged a 24-hour drinking orgy before departing in six autoe with their loot. Audrienne Gorsolle, a waiter, was taken into custody aftertr officers say they found one of the autos in front of his home and 300 bottles of wine in his cellar. LA MONT REGISTERS ABOUT 300 VOTERS Vie LaMont said today that he had registered about 300 voters to date, and the other four or five clerks at work had registered many additional names. The complete electorate has by no means been covered yet, however. LaMont is receiving registrations both at the City Chamber of Commerce rooms and at the City Hall. Today names were being taken at the northwest corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. BELIEVED STEAMER SANK WITH CREW HALIFAX, N. S., Mar. 3.—The Norwegian steamer Grontoft is feared to have foundered with all hands according to a wireless message to the Cape Race station at 11:30 a.m. today from the steamer Estonia, which arrived at the position indicated by the sinking vessel. PRINCESS RETURNS GIFTS LONDON, Mar. 3.—More than 400 wedding gifts sent to Princess Mary by "social climbers," anxious to obtain invitations to the recent wedding, have been returned, according to information here. RATIFY APPRAISERS WASHINGTON, March 3.—The new bonus bill with the insurance certificate plan will receive the unanimous support of the Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee and a caucus is unnecessary," said Chairman Fordney of the House committee. Proponents of the sales tax provision for a bonus will try to force a caucus. RATIFY APPRAISERS WASHINGTON, March 3.—The nominations of Bert Kahn, Jacob Shaen of San Francisco, and D. E. O'Keefe, of Redwood City, to be respectively appraiser, and first and second assistant appraisers at the port of San Francisco have been agreed by Senators Shortridge and Johnson. S.P.NET REVENUE UP SAN FRANCISCO, March 3.—The Southern Pacific's pet revenue in January increased by $135,346 to $3,-173,942. The net operating revenue was $1,439,318, a decrease of $72,-062 from January, 1921. URGES HIWAIIAN DIVERSIFY HONOLULU, March 3.—The prosperity of Hawaii hinges entirely on sugar production and a crop failure means depression for all the islands, says J. M. Westgate. Government entomologist, who urges the wisdom of diversified crops. HARDING HEADS BOYS' CLUBS WASHINGTON, March 3.—President Harding has been asked to become honorary president of the Boys' Club Federation. A committee of five boys was received by the president. He probably will accept. Register? Saturday is Get Busy and Hunt Up One of These Regist WHEN THERE WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE COUNTY. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OLD MAN FIND RICH RANCHER DEAD AFTER TERRIFIC BATTLE LOS ANGELES, Mar. 3.—George Logie, 70, well-to-do farmer, whose home is near Wilmington, was found dead under mysterious circumstances, which suggested murder, close to the Lincoln-st school, on the Harbor-blvd, today. Evidence was found to show that Logie fought a desperate hand-to-hand battle, presumably with gangsters, before he died. His right hand was cut and his body was bruised. The exact cause or death could not be ascertained by police officers who made the first examination of the body. The officers stated that he was either killed by a blow or died of heart failure brot on by the terrific strain of his fight with his assailants. The fight which ended in Logie's death apparently began in his house, which is several blocks from Son-in-Law of Late Irish Leader Slain DUBLIN, Mar. 3.—Max Green, son-in-law of the late John Redmond, famous Irish nationalist leader, was killed today in an encounter between armed robbers and a detachment of special police. He was shot down by the robbers. There was a spectacular spurt of gunfire, every side firing on the other. The victim, Mr. Green, was a MASONS BUILDING have made plans a four-story or the city to cost and $200,000. killing on the plan 100 shares of stock obtain subscriptof the order in The rest of the old be obtained by occupy not more doors and rent the robes and the rest rices. Rents, it is by the interest on the present building corner of North street. GIVEN BLOCK PASSER was given to F. Gege Z. B. West in day at Santa Ana, less check. The $65. The Doty ton, was the store TES REDUCED March 3.—Rates as products are cut over 100 pounds by to meet reduceto Santa Fe. The Wilmington and angeles and interta Susana to Burcide, Glendale to Los Santa Paula and angeles, Colton, San ter points south. RANCE BONUS March 3.—“The th the insurance all receive the unof the Republican Ways and Means aucus is unnecessan Fordney of the hand battle, presumably with gangsters, before he died. His right hand was cut and his body was bruised. The exact cause or death could not be ascertained by police officers who made the first examination of the body. The officers stated that he was either killed by a blow or died of heart failure brot on by the terrific strain of his fight with his assailants. The fight which ended in Logie's death apparently began in his house, which is several blocks from the place where the body was found. Every room in the house was turned topsy-turvey and several pieces of furniture were broken. Detectives stated that the gang-sters apparently ransacked Logie's home before taking him to the place where he died. Logie was clad in his underwear only when he was found dead. This indicated that he was retiring when the gangsters broke into his home. The body was found by a truck driver while he was on his way to San Pedro. He reported it to the police and Capt. Clyde Plummer assigned Sergent A. A. Green to investigate. Later deputy sheriffs were sent out from the sheriff's office in the city. Robbery, according to all indications, was the motive of the gangsters in going to Logie's home. Logie resided in a double house, the other half being occupied by a man named Phil Trenni. A statement was sought from Trenni immediately. Logie was a retired accountant and was interested in art. He moved to the Wilmington ranch recently and was reputed to be well-to-do financially. REV. HOWE RESIGNS CHRISTIAN PULPIT Rev. Loren Howe has handed in his resignation as pastor of the Anaheim Christian church, effective 60 days from last Sunday. He has not announced his plans for the future further than he plans to visit a brother in Montana. Under Rev. Howe's pastorate the local church has enjoyed a large growth in membership and a large amount has been subscribed toward a new building fund. SHOT THRU HEAD AS SHE PHONES FOR HELP SACRAMENTO, Mar. 3.—Trapped in the web of a clandestine love affair, from which she tried vainly to extricate herself, Mrs. Emma Rust, widow of a well-to-do hotel man of this city, was slain in her home before midnight last night while resisting the advances of her sultor, Earl Clark, a cripple, who later committed suicide. Such is the version of the double tragedy upon which the police are Irish Leader Slain DUBLIN, Mar. 3.—Max Green, son-in-law of the late John Redmond, famous Irish nationalist leader, was killed today in an encounter between armed robbers and a detachment of special police. He was shot down by the robbers. There was a spectacular spurt of gunfire, every side firing on the other. The victim, Mr. Green, was a high official under the old British rule in the day when the Irish was a source of much trobule. ANAHEIM WINS TWO DEBATES THIS A. M. Anaheim was awarded two decisions in the debates held at the local school today. Santa Ana judges gave the local team, composed of Ray Cailor and Fred Witman, of the negative side, a 2 to 1 decision against Huntington Beach, and at the same time the judges from Fullerton awarded the local team, affirmative, Alma Barmes and Wilton Abpianalp the same 2 to 1 victory against Orange. Henry Hodges was the chairman at the Anaheim-Orange struggle and a beach boy was the chairman for the other debate. With the termination of today's debates throughout the county, Anaheim and Santa Ana are tied for the first place, and this will result in another debate to be held soon. After the debate this morning, the participating parties were the guests of the debate club at a prettily appointed dinner. ORGANIZE REALTY BOARD AT ORANGE The Orange Realty Board was organized last night with these officers: O. U. Hull, president; E. Ball, vice-president; H. O. Williams, secretary-treasurer. Enrollment of members will be completed at a meeting next Friday evening. Between 25 and 30 are expected to join. The board will affiliate with the state and national associations. Edwin T. Keiser, state real estate commissioner, Glen D. Willaman, secretary of the Calif. Real Estate Assn., Freeman M. Bloodgood, president of the Santa Ana board and Everett C. White, regional director for the state association and a member of the Santa Ana board were among those present. Keiser made a speech in which he explains the benefits of a realty board. LLOYD GEORGE WINS IN ANOTHER CRISIS SHOT THRU HEAD AS SHE PHONES FOR HELP SACRAMENTO, Mar. 3.—Trapped in the web of a clandestine love affair, from which she tried vainly to extricate herself, Mrs. Emma Rust, widow of a well-to-do hotel man of this city, was slain in her home before midnight last night while resisting the advances of her sultor, Earl Clark, a cripple, who later committed suicide. Such is the version of the double tragedy upon which the police are working today. L. A. MAYOR WILL ISSUE STATEMENT LOS ANGELES, Mar. 3.—Setting at rest persistent rumors to the effect that Mayor George E. Cryer would be appointed to a position on the superior bench and that he would not serve his full term as chief executive of the city, the mayor was expected today to issue a signed statement regarding the reports. STEPHENS SEEKS NEW SECRETARY OAKLAND, Mar. 3.—William D. Stephens, governor of California, was on the lookout for a new secretary today. Martin Madsen, his present secretary, handed in his resignation to take effect within a month. He will take a position as manager of the East Bay corporation. GODFREY STOCK HAS TAKEN OUT PAPERS Godfrey Stock has taken out nomination papers for the city council. He has not decided for whom they will be made out tho he had Fred Koesel in mind today. This makes five nomination blanks out, with one filed, for the three vacancies on the council. TRACK MAN WHO SHOT CHOIR GIRL PORTLAND, Mar. 3.—Local authorities were today on a hunt for a man who last night shot and seriously wounded Mrs. Williamene Fuller, member of St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral choir. The shooting took place while the choir was practicing. A masked man entered the room and ordered "hands up." With out waiting for them to do it he fired and fled. REAPPORTIONMENT URGED LOS ANGELES, March 3.—need of legislative reapportionment is pointed out to Governor Ham D. Stephena by John D. Jeeks, president of the CIVIC Commerce, Captain Fred attention to the resolution September.