oc-plain-dealer 1922-04-13

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,375 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 879,980 No. of Permits 362 PLAIN LEADING NEWS VOL. XXV—NO. 211 NOTED AVE. NONE OPPOSE SALT LAKE PERMIT Railroad Commission Hearing at Anaheim City Hall Today Mere Formality The hearing at Anaheim city hall today before Irving Martin, state railroad commissioner, in the matter of the application of the Salt Lake railroad for a permit to construct a line of railway from the south city limits of Fullerton to the south city limits of Anaheim, developed into a mere formality. No word of opposition was expressed, altho City Attorney Launer, of Fullerton, where some south-riders had expressed fear over a confusion of tracks alongside the Santa Fe, was present. FROSTED ORANGES FOR BOWLING BALLS BIG PRICE ANAHEIM FRUIT Anaheim Gloria $7.75 in New Yestern Valencia The record price for Valencias so far appealed by for Anaheim leading Sunkist brand heim Orange and Lemont brought $7.75 yester York. A car of Delicias, brand, also Sunkist. Manager G. W. Salmon association received graph of the prices, gards as a tribute to the growing industry. The hearing at Anaheim city hall today before Irving Martin, state railroad commissioner, in the matter of the application of the Salt Lake railroad for a permit to construct a line of railway from the south city limits of Fullerton to the south city limits of Anaheim, developed into a mere formality. No word of opposition was expressed, altho City Attorney Launer, of Fullerton, where some southiders had expressed fear over a confusion of tracks alongside the Santa Fe, was present. Under the interrogation of Atty. Fred E. Pettit, Jr., general counsel for the Salt Lake, W. H. Comstock, general manager for this division, stated it was not expected for several years that it would be necessary to operate more than one train each way daily between Los Angeles and Anaheim. There would be no local passenger service, stages giving ample local service. Comstock stated it might be advisable later to inaugurate a thrue Pullman car service from Anaheim, as is now done from Long Beach and Pasadena where there is no local Salt Lake service. The one freight train daily would be operated out of Los Angeles in the evening, returning from Anaheim about midnight. This would permit transfer of less than carlot and other shipments from each city to the other, after one day's business and in time for 7 a.m. delivery the next day. The principal business expected, of course, is fruit shipments which would be transferred at Whittier junction from which the eastern fruit trains leave at 2 a.m. daily. Arthur Maguire, assistant chief engineer of the Salt Lake, stated that the greatest grade between Los Angeles and Anaheim was 1.01 per cent. Charles Adams, general right of way and tax agent for the Salt Lake, announced that the Anaheim station site is on Atchison-st between Center-st and Broadway, directly west of the Santa Fe station. He said that he had all the right-of-way from the station to the south city limits of Fullerton but for a stretch of about 700 feet thru one ten-acre ranch between the station and the south city limits, he stated three parcels of land were still desired. H. G. Weeks, engineer for the railroad commission, stated his recommendations for grade crossings, wig-wags, etc. had been carried out and he had no objections against granting the permit. Following the hearing, General Manager Comstock stated that altho original plans had been for the continuation of the line to Santa Ana these were being held in abeyance. Salt Lake officials commented that the hearing here today was a tame affair compared to the one at Tustin where ranchers raised considerable objections. The S. P., Santa Fe and P. E. were represented at the hearing today but no objection was registered. MIDDLE WEST IN Abundance of frosted oranges in some districts this year has led to many strange uses of the golden fruit. One of the most startling is a game of bowling, in which orange replace the balls. Miss Eunice Lackey of San Bernardino, Cal., is the inventor of the new pastime and is shown here demonstrating her unique stunt. ARBUCKLE IS FREED BY JURY IN MINUTE SAN FRANCISCO, April 13. — Roscoe Arbuckle is free of the charge of manslaughter. It took a jury just one minute to find a verdict of not guilty, following the trial for responsibility for the death of Virginia Rappe, pretty movie actress. The jury also in a remarkable statement said: "We feel that a great injustice has been done him. We feel also that it was our plain duty to give him this exoneration under the evidence, for there was not the slightest proof adduced to connect him in any way with the commission of the crime. "He was mainly throughout the case and told a straightforward story on the witness stand which we all believed. "The happening at the hotel was an unfortunate affair for which Arbuckle, so the evidence shows, as host at the party, was in no way responsible. "We wish him success and hope that the American people will take the judgment of fourteen men and women who have sat for $1 days listening to the evidence that Roscoe Arbuckle is entirely innocent and free from blam." ANAHEIMER HURT IN FALL OF TIMBERS John F. Walton of Anaheim was injured when the framework of a tabernacle under construction opposite the county jail on Sycamore-st. LIVE WIRE VIEW FUNERAL SALE Funeral services White of Buena Park two linemen who were yesterday morning, with a line for the South Adison company... near Yorba Linda, are arriving afternoon at McAulay funeral park. Rev. Hilgenfeld office Services for Charger the other victim of are not fully arranged cers. Clark and Dick two sisters. Mrs. C. Buena Park and Miss Way, of Fullerton, sued was an ex-service ma PARENTS CLAY ABANDON SAN FRANCISCO, nine-months-old baby someone "torgot" in ing three days ago, today His parents, Lea wife, appeared last nuice headquarters." "We milk for him," explains "so I left him in the F" TRUCK LOAD LACK UNION The lack of uniform regarding motor vehicle and county, were poor conference last night at the Orange County F representatives of the associated Chambers of the Merchants and Assn.of Santa Ana secretary of the local Commerce and manage show, was among those here. Co-operation was to the meeting, which was by A. E. Block, chairm Bureau's publicity discussion did not pay however, altho similar understood to be planned. Supervisor N. T. E Following the hearing, General Manager Comstock stated that altho original plans had been for the continuation of the line to Santa Ana these were being held in abeyance. Salt Lake officials commented that the hearing here today was a tame affair compared to the one at Tustin where ranchers raised considerable objections. The S. P., Santa Fe and P. E. were represented at the hearing today but no objection was registered. MIDDLE WEST IN PATH OF DISASTER CHICAGO, April 13 — From the Rocky mountains to the Great Lakes and from the Canadian border almost down to the Gulf of Mexico the central section of the United States is experiencing one of the most disastrous spring seasons that has been recorded in years. Damage running into the millions already has resulted and the menace of floods, cold weather and high winds has not yet abated. Serious apprehension still exists that the unfavorable weather conditions will retard the planting of crops to the extent of curtailing the year's output of grain and other food-stuffs. For tinting call 596W. Hot Cross Buns at Boston Bakery, order early. FRUIT SALES TODAY NEW YORK: Slower and higher oranger, unchanged lemons; oranges $5.75 to $7.25, lemons $4.45 to $5.50. PHILADELPHIA: Unchanged oranges, lower lemons; oranges $4.20 to $4.25, lemons $3.50 to $3.75. BOSTON: Higher oranges, easier lemons; oranges $6.45 to $7.80, lemons $3.65 to $4.00. PITTSBURGH: Steady oranges and lemons; oranges $4.25 to $6.10, lemons $4.85. BUILDING PERMITS J. P. Vlosca, frame garage at 304 E. Sycamore-at, cost $200. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 31 at 4:30 a.m. Maximum 59 at 2 p.m. ANAHEIMER HURT IN FALL OF TIMBERS John F. Walton of Anaheim was injured when the framework of a tavernacle under construction opposite the county jail on Sycamore-st. Santa Ana, collapsed. A score of workmen narrowly escaped serious hurts. Walton's lack was wrenched and one leg severely bruised. The building was being erected as a temporary meeting place of the Southern Methodist church of Santa Ana, for sevival services. Several weeks ago F. W. Slabaugh and family had a narrow escape, when boys cut down a pepper tree under the direction of Kenneth Morrison, clerk in department 1 of the superior court. PLAN CONVENTION OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS Committees are announced in preparation for the Orange-co Sunday school convention, to be held at Santa Ana May 11 and 12. The arrangements committee will meet in the First Methodist church, Los Angeles, next Friday evening at 7:20. General Secretary Hugh C. Gibson will be present. TWO CARS SMASHED An accident occurred yesterday at the intersection of Center and Reshsts when a Chevrolet driven by W. G. Bond of Fullerton skidded on the damp pavement, the brakes failing to hold, and smashed into a Ford car driven by A. C. Houley of Anaheim. Both cars were damaged. NO DEFENCE IN CIVIL SUIT LOS ANGELES April 13. Because an auto on which full payments have not been made is not in the actual possession of the defendant is not defence in a civil suit for the recovery of damages, division one of the district court of appeals decided. Is it’s from Witman’s it’s good. An ad in The Plain Dealer gets results. Hot Cross Buns at Boston Bakery, Order early. START NEW FOR ORANGES Work has been started Wilson & Bevera thorpe school. The cost $45,000. Contract has been a class rooms alone. More necessary for the auditor Wilson & Bevera are a large basement in the mer-bldg., on E. Cen foundation will begin ten days. The building $100,000 exclusive of DR. LORENZ TO NEW YORK, April Lorenz, famous Austi will back to A family to live, he salute from this port. AIN DEALER ING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 13, 1922 BIG PRICE FOR ANAHEIM FRUIT Anaheim Glorianas Bring $7.75 in New York, Highest Valencia Price The record price for this season's Valencias so far announced was received by for Anaheim Glorianas, the leading Sunkist brand of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Ass'n, which brought $7.75 yesterday in New York. A car of Delicias, the next best brand, also Sunkist, brought $7.25. Manager G. W. Sandilands of the association received word by telegraph of the prices, which he regards as a tribute to the local orange growing industry. VET ACT MAY MEAN MANY NEW HOMES Active Campaign for State Bond Issue Will Be Conducted in County With the constitutionality of the Farm and Home Site $10,000,000 referendum approved, Orange county posts of the American Legion will begin active efforts to get every ex-service man registered, arouse public sentiment to the need and justice of the state aid and, when the time comes, to vote for it. County Commander William P. Webb, Jr., of the American Legion said today. Webb estimated that 75 new homes in the Anaheim district alone might be expected built from funds. FACES CHARGE OF JURY TAMPERING LOS ANGELES, April 13.—Herbert S. Hockin, arrested on a felony charge as the result of Superior Judge Reeve's investigation of jury tampering in the case of Arthur C. Burch, on trial for the second time for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, was given his preliminary hearing today before Justice Hanby. While Hockin, who was an operative of a private detective agency employed by the district attorney's office, was in court, Judge Reeve qualified a new panel of 100 prospective jurors for the Burch trial, scheduled to be resumed at 2 o'clock this afternoon. MARK OFF SPACES FOR ORANGE SHOW The work of marking off the spaces for the second annual California Valencia Orange Show at the Municipal Park site was started today by General Manager Malcolm Fraser and employees of the city. The city already has done considerable work in leveling the grounds in preparation for the park. The earth is too flat to allow them men to walk. AR The record price for this season's Valencias so far announced was received by for Anaheim Glorianas, the leading Sunkist brand of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Ass'n, which brought $7.75 yesterday in New York. A car of Delicias, the next best brand, also Sunkist, brought $7.25. Manager G. W. Sandilands of the association received word by telegraph of the prices, which he regards as a tribute to the local orange growing industry. LIVE WIRE VICTIM FUNERAL SATURDAY Funeral services for George White of Buena Park, one of the two linemen who were electrocuted yesterday morning, when repairing a line for the Southern California Edison company... near Rose Drive, Yorba Linda, are arranged for Saturday afternoon at 3:30 from the McAulay funeral parlors, Fullerton, Rew Hilgenfeld officiating. Services for Charles Holloway, the other victim of the tragedy, are not fully arranged. Two brothers, Clark and Dick Holloway and two sisters, Mrs. C. A. Kelly, of Buena Park and Miss Rutha Holloway, of Fullerton, survive him. He was an ex-service man. PARENTS CLAIM ABANDONED BABY SAN FRANCISCO. April 13.—The nine-months-old baby boy who someone forgot in the Ferry building three days ago, was back home today. His parents, Leo Woodside and wife, appeared last night at the police headquarters. "We couldn't buy milk for him," explained the mother, "so I left him in the Ferry building." TRUCK LOAD LAWS LACK UNIFORMITY The lack of uniformity of the laws regarding motor vehicle loads, state and county, were pointed out at a conference last night in the rooms of the Orange County Farm Bureau of representatives of the bureau, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and the Merchants and Manufacturers' Assn. of Santa Ana, Malcom Fraser, secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce and manager of the orange show, was among those present from here. Co-operation was the key note of the meeting, which was presided over by A. E. Block, chairman of the Farm Bureau's publicity committee. The discussion did not pass into action, however, altho similar meetings are understood to be planned for the future. Supervisor N. T. Edwards showed with the constitutionality of the Farm and Home Site $10,000,000 referendum approved, Orange county posts of the American Legion will begin active efforts to get every ex-service man registered, arouse public sentiment to the need and justice of the state aid and, when the time comes, to vote for M. County Commander William P. Webb Jr., of the American Legion said today. Webb estimated that 75 new homes in the Anaheim district alone might be expected, built from funds loaned by the state, if the referendum carries, as he is confident it will. Webb bases his estimate on the granting of half the 200 applications made to him and the fact that most three-fourths of the total applications for home site aid, rather than ranches. The County Commander pointed out that the referendum provided a tangible way of doing something for the Own Your Own Home movement, although the Legion has not allied itself with any bodies, such as the reality boards or the California Real Estate Association, in such a movement. For Orange county posts, Webb is in charge of the campaign to be married to marshal public sentiment. While John C. Downing will line up the ex-service men themselves. Downing probably will appoint his own aides in this work. The other posts in the county have or will have committees similar to that to be organized here. "The money is loaned, not given," said Webb, explaining the terms of the proposed act and secured by contract, which is simpler than a first mortgage. If a man falls down on a contract, all the owner has to do is evict the tenant. With a first mortgage, foreclosure proceedings have to be taken. The latter process is more expensive and tedious. "Here is a chance to get more homes in Anaheim and other cities of the county in line with the Own Your Home movement. And a man who owns his own home is a better citizen than one who does not. This movement should not be taken passively by the public, but actively." Buron R. Pitts, past Departmental Commander of the Legion, is in general charge of publiity campaign for Southern California. ANOTHER 2000-BBL WELL AT SANTA FE The Standard Oil brot in its first big Santa Fe Springs well on the Emile lease, owned by Japanese, across the road from the Baker ranch and between Santa Fe Springs and the hospital, last night. The well came in 2000 barrels of high gravity. MARK OFF SPACES FOR ORANGE SHOW The work of marking off the spaces for the second annual California Valencia Orange Show at the Municipal Park site was started today by General Manager Malcoim Fraser and employees of the city. The city already has done considerable work in leveling the grounds in preparation for the park. The earth is too soft, however, and will be watered and then rolled to provide a firm, hard surface. The tent for the citrus fruit exhibit running east and west 130 by 250 feet, will stand with the entrance on North Lemon street. Between 50 and 150 feet will be allowed for the entrance itself, the tent standing back from the sidewalk the necessary distance. This entrance will be the feature of the exterior decorations, and will be even more ornate than that of last year. The industrial tent will be of the same size as this main tent and stand off to the south and somewhat west of it, the remaining space near North Lemon street being given up to the Baby Welfare tent. The house now occupied by Harry D. Riley at 315 North Lemon has not yet been sold, but probably will be moved in time. Fraser said. The dwelling at 309 No. Lemon is being moved to South Citron street near the Southern Pacific tracks by a Fullerton contractor. The exact size of the Baby Welfare tent is not announced, but it probably will be approximately 60 by 100 for the same as last year. The plans for the automobile tent are not completed. Automobiles will be parked in the rear of the main tent, the space permitting an estimated 500 machines. Parking of machines on North Lemon on near the entrance of the main tent will be forbidden. THE JOYOUS NEWS SPREADS RAPIDLY It was a report going round today that some of our more prominent bootleggers were regarding the results of Monday's election as most suspicious for them and that one consignment of 125 cases of whiskey had been unloaded at a place on Center-st last night. According to the unconfirmed report, the booze was hauled by auto truck from San Pedro. PLAN INITIATIVE MEASURE SACRAMENTO. April 13.—The placing of an initiative measure on the ballot next November, abolishing the Industrial Welfare Commission and modifying the state's minimum wage law is the purpose of a committee appointed by the Sacramento SOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND THE MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS' ASSN. OF SANTA ANA. MALCOM FRASER, SECRETARY OF THE LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MANAGER OF THE ORANGE SHOW, WAS AMONG THOSE PRESENT FROM HERE. Co-operation was the key note of the meeting, which was presided over by A. E. BLOCK, chairman of the Farm Bureau's publicity committee. The discussion did not pass into action, however, altho similar meetings are understood to be planned for the future. Supervisor N. T. Edwards showen how powerless the supervisors were to regulate the heavy loads that were destroying the highways, when the State statutes permitted loads on the State highways of approximately 2,000 pounds more than the county, and Los Angeles county about the same amount more than Orange county. Other speakers on the various topics discussed were C. L. Crumrine of La Habra, president of the Associated Chambers; O. H. Renner of Anaheim, manager of the S. Q. R. Store; O. A. Mansur of Santa Ana, secretary William McCreary of Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, and J. R. Schofield, of Buena Park, who discussed the aims of the Farm Bureau. The Associated Chambers pledged its aid through Crumrine to the Farm Bureau in its program. Fraser received assurances again of aid from various chambers of commerce in the coming orange show. START NEW SCHOOL FOR ORANGETHORPE Work has been started by Contractors Wilson & Bever on the Orange-thorpe school. The cost will be about $45,000. Contract has been awarded for the class rooms alone. More funds will be necessary for the auditorium. Wilson & Bever are excavating for a large basement in the Arnold Kraemer-bldg., on E. Center-st. Work on foundation will begin within about ten days. The building will cost about $100,000 exclusive of location. DR. LORENZ TO RETURN NEW YORK, April 13—Dr. Adolf Lorenz, famous Austrian physician, will come back to America with his family to live, he said, on his departure from this port. ANOTHER 2000-BBL. WELL AT SANTA FE The Standard Oil prot in its first big Santa Fe Springs well on the Emile lease, owned by Japanese, across the road from the Baker ranch and between Santa Fe Springs and the hospital, last night. The well came in 2000 barrels of high gravity. CHARGE DRUG RING WITH GIRL'S DEATH SAN DIEGO. Cal., April 13.—Six persons, including a lieutenant commander of the United States navy, are under arrest here today charged with possession of morphine. Federal officers charge they are members of a big drug ring that was responsible for the death of pretty Mrs. Gertrude Klaua, 22, who died here early Monday. CHARGE SEMENOFF BUTCHER WASHINGTON, April 13.—That General Semenoff, Russian anti-Bolshik leader, was a butcher as charged by Senator Borah, was confirmed before the senate labor committee by Brigadier General W. S. Graves, commander, and Lieutenant Colonel Charles H. Morrow, his aide, of the American expeditionary forces in Russia. Many instances of murder, rape and outlawry were cited. John Kirkland Clark, of New York, the general's attorney, said he would try to have the general present and testify. NEW YORK, April 13.—General Semenoff still is registered at the Waidorf Astoria Hotel, but has not been in evidence. A search for him was instituted at the request of the Surety Company, which furnished bonds of $25,000. DR. SUE AMACK IN CRASH Dr. Sue Amack's new Ford touring car was in collision last night with a car driven by W. G. Bond, 129 W. Malvern-st., Fullerton. Dr. Amack's car sustained $25 damage, the fenders, hood board, running board and skirt board on the left side being crushed. If it's from Witman's it's good. PLAN INITIATIVE MEASURE SACRAMENTO. April 13.—The placing of an initiative measure on the ballot next November, abolishing the Industrial Welfare Commission and modifying the state's minimum wage law is the purpose of a committee appointed by the Sacramento Federated Trades Council. This action is the reply of labor to the decision of the commission to cut the minimum wage for women from $16 to $15. ORANGE CHAUTAUQUA ON With a large crowd in attendance at each program, Orange opened a week's chautauqua yesterday. Advance ticket sales have been for better than was anticipated, on account of the dates falling upon Holy week. Many musical numbers of high class are on the programs, and "Turn to the Right," by the Keighley Players, will be given Saturday night. System is furnishing the talent. The junior chautauqua is an important feature from which the children derive much benefit. CHARGE DOCTOR EMBEZZLER LOS ANGELES, April 13.—Dr Jared H. Miller is in the county jail charged with embezzling $7,000 from the estate of his wife, Mary E. Moore Miller, to whom it is alleged, his marriage was illegal because the divorce of the surgeon's previous wife was not effective. Miller previously had woed and won four or five other women. The last marriage took place at Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 13, 1915, when the woman was 63 years old. Besides the alleged embezzlement an estate of $20,000 is said to have vanished. TARiff BILL THIS SESSION WASHINGTON, April 13—a tariff bill based upon American valuation and not foreign will be passed before the present session of Congress adjourns, Chairman McCuymthe senate finance committee. Plain Dealer waist Plain Dealer waist 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 RS CRASH AROUND-WORLD FLYERS DIE IN PLANE SMASH LONDON, April 13.—Sir Ross Smith, famous British aviator, was killed to day when the machine in which he was to attempt a flight around the world crashed to the ground at Brooklands. Lieut. J. R. Bennett, who was to have accompanied Sir Ross on his flight, was also killed. Sir Ross was flying for the first time the plane which had been built for his attempted flight around the world. It had been flown successfully but half an hour before by a pilot of the Vickers company and turned over to Smith for a trial. The crowds which were watching the famous aviator on his first test flight were horrified to see it go into a nose spin over Brooklands. The machine whirled downward at terrific speed and crashed. Both airmen were instantly killed. An eye witness of the air tragedy told the following story of the disaster: 2 MEXICANS GIVEN HEARING TUESDAY Ramon Castro and Francisco Gonzales, Mexicans, charged with the murder of Demetro Rodriguez, at Luna Park, Tuesday morning, were brot before Judge French in the Fullerton police court this morning for arraignment. The pair were held for a preliminary hearing to be held before Judge French next Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, and they were remanded to the county jail without bail. It is said that there is little hope of the two men making a successful denial of the murder, since SPACES ANGE SHOW marking off the annual Californe Show at the was started to manager Malcolm of the city. The one considerable grounds in prepThe earth is too will be watered provide a firm, citrus fruit exand west 130 by with the entrance between 50 allowed for the tent standing the necessary once will be the terior decorations. more ornate than will be of the ten tent and stanf nowwhat west of space near North given up to the The house now D. Riley at 315 yet yet been sold, moved in time, milling at 309 No. to South Citsouthern Pacific contractor. The Baby Welfare died, but it probimately 60 by 100 The plans for are not comparked in the the space per500 machines. on North Lemce of the main in. NEWS RAPIDLY spreads rapidly: bringing the rounds our more promire regarding the selection as most and that one concases of whiskey a place on Cenunconfirmed rehailed by auto MEASURE April 13. The live measure on umber, abolishing are Commission state's minimum purpose of a comthe Sacramento AMER. LEGION BACKS BIGGER NAVY FIGHT INDIANAPOLIS, April 13.—The American Legion today pledged its support to big navy advocates in congress. Ex-service men consider efforts to reduce the navy to 67,000 men "disastrous and a threat to the national safety." Handford MacNidor, national commander, wired President Harding. Influences in congress are trying to make the United States a second rate naval power, MacNidor charged. SELZNICK MOVIE CO. COMES TO PACIFIC LOS ANGELES, April 13.—Another large motion picture producing company arrived in Los Angeles today from New York City to become an integral part in the film capital of the world. The company is the Selznick Pictures corporation, which recently closed the doors of its Long Island studio, hurriedly loaded its property on freight cars, and headed for Los Angeles. TWO BOMBS WRECK Ramon Castro and Francisco Gonzales, Mexicans, charged with the murder of Demetro Rodriguez, at Enena Park, Tuesday morning, were brot before Judge French in the Fullerton police court this morning for arraignment. The pair were held for a preliminary hearing to be held before Judge French next Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, and they were remanded to the county jail without bail. It is said that there is little hope of the two men making a successful denial of the murder, since it is stated, there were eye-witnesses to the affair. Neither of the prisoners made a statement. Gus Larsen, arrested last evening on the charge of vagrancy, has not yet been given a hearing. HEARING MAY BRING OUT LOVE SECRETS LOS ANGELES, April 13.—Sensational revelations regarding love affairs of Glenys Smart, the 19-year-old attractive half sister of Madalynne Obenchain, who is accused of complicity in the murder of J. Belton Kennedy. It was intimated by attaches of the district attorney's office, would be made today, when Miss Smart was scheduled to appear for preliminary hearing before Justice Henby on a grand larceny charge. The young woman is accused by Percy W. Douglas of having stolen $240 from him, which she is alleged to have taken while they were enroute to San Diego to be married. STEAMSHIPS NAMED FOR PRESIDENTS WASHINGTON, April 13.—Twenty steel steamships operated by the shipping board are to be named for presidents of the U.S. The vessels now bear the soubriquets of states, such as the Nutmeg State, the Silver State and the Keystone State. The gigantic Leviathan will bear the name of a President, and there will be a Warren G. Harding, a Woodrow Wilson and a William Howard Talt. LILLIAN LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO SUE BAKERSFIELD, Cal., April 13.—Lillian Punich says she rode 78 miles an hour in an automobile driven by Walter Jones. The machine turned over and today she filed suit against Jones for $50,000 damages, alleging that in the accident her beauty was forever marred. OPEN MEETING OF LABOR UNION MON. An open meeting of the Orange County Central Labor Union will be held in Labor Temple, Los An- LOS ANGELES, April 13.—Another large motion picture producing company arrived in Los Angeles today from New York City to become an integral part in the film capital of the world. The company is the Selznick Pictures corporation, which recently closed the doors of its Long Island studio, hurriedly loaded its property on freight cars, and headed for Los Angeles. TWO BOMBS WRECK BIG N. Y. TENEMENT NEW YORK, April 13—Explosion of two bombs wrecked a five-story tenement at 218 Eldridge street early today, injured three persons seriously and threw the district into a mud panic. Two men were seen running from the place just before the explosion occurred. Fire started and proved difficult to fight because the explosion had virtually wrecked the upper floors. CLAIM PROSPERITY GRADE FOR RYS. WASHINGTON, April 13.—American railroads are on the "up grade" to prosperity, according to reports filed today with the interstate commerce commission covering operating incomes for February. With only 55 roads showing deficits the total net income of all carriers for the month was $17,762,600, compared to a net deficit of $5,176,800 the same month last year. LEAPS TO FREEDOM FROM S. P. TRAIN LOS ANGELES, April 13.—Leaping from a Southern Pacific train when it slowed down between Oxnard and Santa Susanna, Teddy Aged 17, under arrest for violation of parole, escaped from Probation Officer James Ott of Los Angeles, according to reports to the sniffers office today. BANK OF ENGLAND CUTS DISCOUNT RATE LONDON, April 13.—The discount rate of the Bank of England today was reduced 4½ per cent, the lowest since 1914. Main Dealer want ads get results OPEN MEETING OF LABOR UNION MON. An open meeting of the Orange County Central Labor Union will be held in Labor Temple, Los Angeles and Chartres streets Monday evening, April 17, at 8 o'clock. There will be a short program with a speaker of interest, music and other features, followed by refreshments and a social hour. O. K. $18,000,000 RY. BOND ISSUE WASHINGTON, April 13.—The Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. today was granted authority by the interstate commerce commission to issue $18,000,000 first and refunding mortgage 6 per cent gold bonds. The proceeds are to be agreed to retire bonds. BAR CATTLE SHIPMENTS SACRAMENTO, April 13.—Cattle shipments from five counties in Nevada into California without special permit from the department of agriculture were, under a ban today pending investigation of the cattle scab situation. N. Y. AND CONV. PICNIC Dr. Geo. H. MacNeill, president of the New York State and the Connecticut societies, announces last call for the big annual plenies at Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles, all day. Saturday, April 15th. All picknickers will bring hanger dinners and coffee will be supplied. County registers, souvenir badges and popular programs are feats. All former residents of each are wanted and may meet friends. TO OBSERVE GRAND THE SACRAMENTO. Appropriate exercises will record all California schools here; hundredth anniversary of Gen. Ulysses J. Ing to a proclamation...