oc-plain-dealer 1922-04-15

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,375 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 870,980 No. of Permits 362 VOL. XXV—NO. 213 INSIST BEEBE NOTES WERE ALTERED Distribution of Estate Further Complicated by Developments at Hearing Hearing on a petition for distribution of the estate of the late Susan L. Beebe, mother of several children living in Anaheim, Los Angeles and elsewhere, held late yesterday before Superior Judge Z. B. West at Santa Ana, witnessed further differences between the heirs. The petition was filed by L. E. Miller of Anaheim, administrator and Bird V. Beebe of Anaheim and Leona Butterfield of Los Angeels, son and daughter, objected through their attorneys, Tipton & Callor of Anaheim. The latter, in behalf of their clients contended again that notes aggregating approximately $9,000 were withheld from mention in the will and that another note for some Texas Youths Die Rather Than Dare FORT WORTH, Tex., April 15. Three boys who wouldn't "take a dare" are dead here today. The fourth boy, who was smart enough to "know better," is the only one left of a party. The mangled remains of Carl Vance, John Shoemaker and Elmer Thill were being made ready for a triple funeral today. The four youths were walking along the tracks of the Texas & Pacific railroad. In the distance a train appeared coming in their direction. "I dare you to lay down on the tracks," said one. "I'll bet I can wait till the engine is nearer to me than you can," boasted another. "You can't dare me out," replied the third. But Edward Miner swallowed his pride and waited beside the tracks. Today he could tell the details of how the others died. 90 DAYS FOR SHORT CHANGE SWINDLER NO CHANGE BEST ORA Fancy Orange Selling for This LOS ANGELES market shows new grades of navels, the market is low than 200 cars owed for shipment. The out during the next few days. Not enough V-sold so far this season the pulse statistical position years, taking into early cleaning up damage to the Valley. F. o. b. quotation lowing range: Freight $6.00 to $6.25 per ton; Fancy Orange $5.25. living in Anaheim, Los Angeles and elsewhere, held late yesterday before Superior Judge Z. B. West at Santa Ana, witnessed further differences between the heirs. The petition was filed by L. E. Miller of Anaheim, administrator and Bird V. Beebe of Anaheim and Leona Butterfield of Los Angels, son and daughter, objected through their attorneys, Tipton & Callor of Anaheim. The latter, in behalf of their clients contended again that notes aggregating approximately $9,000 were withheld from mention in the will and that another note for some $3200, endorsed originally to Mrs. Butterfield, were altered and made payable to Dr. Jay L. Beebe and Susie McAuley of Fullerton, another son and daughter. The attorneys objected further to the distribution of the estate on the ground that Mrs. Butterfield did not receive a sum from Norman Beebe, a Minnesotaan, payment of which to each heir was a codition governing the bequest of farm lands in Minnesota to the latter. This feature of the case, not mentioned previously, makes the settlement more complicated than ever. E. J. Marks of Fullerton and Horace Head of Santa Ana are attorneys for the administrator and the heirs other than Bird V. Beebe of Anaheim and Mrs. Butterfield. Marks said the original will was made in 1914, but that a codicil was added in 1919, and under the law the entire will because of the addition had to be legally re-published. Judge West continued the case until May 5, beginning at two p.m. ONIONS AT $10.50 PER CWT. ARE FIRM Ontons, which continued their spectacular price smashing last week, rising to the almost unheard of wholesale price of $10.50 per hundredweight, held that figure at the close of this week. The price compares with 85 cents a year ago. Butter stirred two cents to 38 cents a pound while cheese was off a cent to 25 and potatoes 75c to $2.90. It is regarded as unlikely that 22-cent eggs will be seen again here this season, although market conditions are the biggest factor. PREPARE FOR FLOOD AS RIVER RISES NEW ORLEANS, La., April 15. — Every flood protective agency in the city was prepared today to cope with any emergency following the warning of the weather bureau that the crest of the Mississippi river, which was within a few inches of the top of the levee here, was due to rise an additional 1.3 feet. Engineers reported that there was no danger threatening in the lower reaches of the Mississippi river and that a newly-constructed section of a levee at Plaguemine, La., which had living in Anaheim, Los Angeles and elsewhere, held late yesterday before Superior Judge Z. B. West at Santa Ana, witnessed further differences between the heirs. The petition was filed by L. E. Miller of Anaheim, administrator and Bird V. Beebe of Anaheim and Leona Butterfield of Los Angels, son and daughter, objected through their attorneys, Tipton & Callor of Anaheim. The latter, in behalf of their clients contended again that notes aggregating approximately $9,000 were withheld from mention in the will and that another note for some $3200, endorsed originally to Mrs. Butterfield, were altered and made payable to Dr. Jay L. Beebe and Susie McAuley of Fullerton, another son and daughter. The attorneys objected further to the distribution of the estate on the ground that Mrs. Butterfield did not receive a sum from Norman Beebe, a Minnesotaan, payment of which to each heir was a codition governing the bequest of farm lands in Minnesota to the latter. This feature of the case, not mentioned previously, makes the settlement more complicated than ever. E. J. Marks of Fullerton and Horace Head of Santa Ana are attorneys for the administrator and the heirs other than Bird V. Beebe of Anaheim and Mrs. Butterfield. Marks said the original will was made in 1914, but that a codicil was added in 1919, and under the law the entire will because of the addition had to be legally re-published. Judge West continued the case until May 5, beginning at two p.m. ONIONS AT $10.50 PER CWT. ARE FIRM Ontons, which continued their spectacular price smashing last week, rising to the almost unheard of wholesale price of $10.50 per hundredweight, held that figure at the close of this week. The price compares with 85 cents a year ago. Butter stirred two cents to 38 cents a pound while cheese was off a cent to 25 and potatoes 75c to $2.90. It is regarded as unlikely that 22-cent eggs will be seen again here this season, although market conditions are the biggest factor. PREPARE FOR FLOOD AS RIVER RISES NEW ORLEANS, La., April 15. — Every flood protective agency in the city was prepared today to cope with any emergency following the warning of the weather bureau that the crest of the Mississippi river, which was within a few inches of the top of the levee here, was due to rise an additional 1.3 feet. Engineers reported that there was no danger threatening in the lower reaches of the Mississippi river and that a newly-constructed section of a levee at Plaguemine, La., which had living in Anaheim, Los Angeles and elsewhere, held late yesterday before Superior Judge Z. B. West at Santa Ana, witnessed further differences between the heirs. The petition was filed by L. E. Miller of Anaheim, administrator and Bird V. Beebe of Anaheim and Leona Butterfield of Los Angels, son and daughter, objected further to the distribution of the estate on the ground that Mrs. Butterfield did not receive a sum from Norman Beebe, a Minnesotaan, payment of which to each heir was a codition governing the bequest of farm lands in Minnesota to the latter. This feature of the case, not mentioned previously, makes the settlement more complicated than ever. E. J. Marks of Fullerton and Horace Head of Santa Ana are attorneys for the administrator and the heirs other than Bird V. Beebe of Anaheim and Mrs. Butterfield. Marks said the original will was made in 1914, but that a codicil was added in 1919, and under the law the entire will because of the addition had to be legally re-published. Judge West continued the case until May 5, beginning at two p.m. DEEP-SEA FISHING Charles Elygabroad, John and Lester Stearns, E. A. Wilmsen and two sons enjoyed a deep-sea fishing trip off Long Beach today. WATCHMAN BURNED BADLY OVER STOVE Ramon Corona of Fullerton was badly burned last night about 11 o'clock while employed as a night watchman for the Orange-co Rock and Gravel Co. crushing machine at Orange, being brot immediately to the Anaheim Sanitarium where he was given surgical attention. It was found that he was seriously burned about the body and limbs. The accident is that to have occurred when a coal oil stove over which he was warming was exploded. Other new patients at the Hospital include: D. H. Yake of Montebello. SERIOUS REVOLUTION STARTED IN TRIPOLI ROME, April 15—A revolution AS RIVER RISES NEW ORLEANS, La., April 15. — Every flood protective agency in the city was prepared today to cope with any emergency following the warning of the weather bureau that the crest of the Mississippi river, which was within a few inches of the top of the levee here, was due to rise an additional 1.3 feet. Engineers reported that there was no danger threatening in the lower reaches of the Mississippi river and that a newly-constructed section of a levee at Plauquemine, La., which had shown signs of weakness, had been successfully repaired. MONTHLY MEETING OF RETAILERS MON. The regular monthly meeting of the Retail Merchants Association will be held Monday evening at the Elks' club. Supper will be served at 6:30 and all members are urged to be present. A cordial invitation is extended all retail merchants who are not members to attend. S. F. METAL WORKERS TO STRIKE MONDAY SAN FRANCISCO, April 15. — Members of the Bay Cities Metal Trades council will walk out Monday morning in protest against a 10 per cent wage cut announced by the California Metal Trades association. Notice of the wage cut was given two months ago. The unions are not recognized by the employers at present. FIRE DRIVES HOTEL GUESTS FROM ROOMS SAN FRANCISCO, April 15. — Guests at the Sunset hotel even from their rooms, two firemen were injured and damage estimated at $50,000 caused by an early morning fire which swept the Healy-Tribbitts building, next door to the hotel. BUILDING PERMITS Mrs. W. Berdrow, frame garage and wash room at 138 W. Broadway, cost $200. SERIOUS REVOLUTION STARTED IN TRIPOLI ROME, April 15. —A revolution on a large scale has broken out in Tripoli, says a dispatch to the newspaper Il Mondo from its correspondent in the capital. The rebels have cut the railway in many places and attacked the Italian garrison. At Azizia two companies of Italian soldiers surrounded by rebels are receiving food dropped from airplanes. The Italians have evacuated Charter and Zavia. The latter is on the coast about 125 miles east of the city of Tripoli. L. A. "TOURISTS" RETURN BAKERSFIELD, April 15.—The Los Angeles C. of C. "tourists" who have been visiting the San Joaquin valley will return home today. The local Civic Commercial Association gave a dinner to the visitors at the Bakersfield Club as a farewell affair. ANNUAL MEETING TONIGHT LOS ANGELES, April 15.—The annual meeting of the Kentucky State Society will be held tonight at Angelus Hotel hall. President A. G. Redwine will preside. The music and speeches will be succeeded by dancing. U. S. FUNDS IN L. A. HARBOR LOS ANGELES, April 15.—The Government up to Jan. 1 last expended $7,513,510 on Los Angeles harbor, Major E. D. Ardrey, U. S. District Engineer, said, in response to an inquiry. PRESIDENT FAVORS BONUS WASHINGTON, April 15.—While preferring that tariff legislation be given precedence, the President reiterated his stand in favor of a cash bonus. Total for last 7 days Total for season f Nov. 1, Total to same c last season Central Cal April 5 April 6 April 7 April 8-9 April 10 April 11 Total for last 7 days Total for season f Nov. 1, Total to same d last season Northern Ca Total for season f Nov. 1, Total to same date last season Florida Citrus April 6-7-8, 149 cars cars grapefruit. Apr oranges, 156 cars gra NAME REILLY SAN BERNARDINI appointment is annu John A. Reilly to be e institutions. For 10 years has been superintendent Calif. State Hospital was a pioneer in the w other operations was opened today. COTS AND NAVE VENTURA, April crops at Fillmore and were injured by frostature dropped to 26 or were frozen and navel For tinting call 59 AIN DEAL BINDING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, April 15, 1922 NO CHANGE ON BEST GRADE ORANGES Fancy Orange-co Valencias Selling for $6.00 f. o. b. This Week LOS ANGELES, April 15. — The market shows no change on best grades of navels, but on poor fruit the market is lower. There are less than 200 cars of navels remaining for shipment. These will be worked out during the next two weeks. Not enough Valencias have been sold so far this season to actually determine the pulse of the market. The statistical position is the strongest in years, taking into consideration the early cleaning up of navels and the damage to the Valencia crop by frost. F. o. b. quotations show the following range: Free from frost navels, $6.00 to $6.25 per box; separated, $5.25. Fancy Orange-co Valencias grades of navels, but on poor fruit the market is lower. There are less than 200 cars of navels remaining for shipment. These will be worked out during the next two weeks. Not enough Valencias have been sold so far this season to actually determine the pulse of the market. The statistical position is the strongest in years, taking into consideration the early cleaning up of navels and the damage to the Valencia crop by frost. F. o. b. quotations show the following range: Free from frost navels, $6.00 to $6.25 per box; separated, $5.25. Fancy Orange-co Valencias, $6.00; Tulare-co, orchard run, $5.00. Fancy seedlings, $5.00 to $5.25 sweets, $5.25 to $5.50. Packers are paying growers from $6.00 per cwt. in the interior districts to $6.50 in Orchange.co. While this price might not seem justified on the basis of the March 1 estimates, the packers report that many grover that appeared to be free from frost at that time are now showing considerable damage, and some of the crops are worthless, hence the tendency toward higher prices. Cash brokers are buying Valenciar on a basis of $5.50 to $5.75. Some packers claim to have sold at $5.90. Sizes are small from practically all districts. Riverside separated stock is quoted at $4.75 to $5.00 cash, with about half 250s and smaller. Lamanda Park fruit, showing 8 to 10 per cent slightly damaged, at $4.50 cash. Citrus orchards are almost a month late in blooming. Orchardists are watching the trees closely to see what effect the frost may have had on the quantity of bloom. In districts where frost damage was greatest it is expected the bloom will be the lightest, as the vitality of the trees is lowest. The market on lemons is showing a wider range in the price between the good and the poor stock. The demand is not any too brisk excepting in a limited area where buyers are speculating. Poor stock in eastern markets is selling on a parity with foreigns or on a basis of around $2.75 to $4.00 per box, delivered, while middle west markets are paying around $6.00. F. o. b. quotations are on a basis of $4.25 to $4.75 per box on best stock. There are approximately 140,000 boxes of foreign lemons for sale within the next 30 days. Week's Citrus Shipments (Southern California) Cars Oranges. Lemons. April 6 ..... 180 April 7 ..... 100 April 8-9 ..... 204 April 10 ..... 85 April 11 ..... 116 April 12 ..... 141 Total for last 7 days 764 Total for season from Nov. 1.....11,951 Total to same date last season .....16,287 (Central California) April 5 ..... 4 April 6 ..... 52 "CIVIC ROW" FEATURE OF SHOW "Civic Row," in the industrial section of the Second Annual California Valencia Show, promises to be the most complete department of commercial activities ever shown in a California exposition, according to the management. They declare that at least eight commercial organizations will be represented with booths, equipped with photographs of the salient points of advantage and beauty of each district, presided over by the Secretary in each case, who will distribute a wealth of literature to the visiting thousands. Santa Ana, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Balboa, Orange, Fullerton, La Habra are already in, and San Francisco may send the State Information Bureau exhibit, including data of every section in California. MEXICO NEEDS U.S.RECOGNITION LOS ANGELES, Apr. 14 — Unless the United States government recognizes Mexico within the next three months the republic south of the Rio Grande will be rocked by a new revolution which may result in armed conflict between the two nations and hurl America into a new world war. This startling statement was made today by Capt. Jack Welch, who recently returned from Mexico, with whise unhappy political and economic conditions he has been familiar with. A meeting of the Committee on Exposition of the Orange County Auto Trades Association will be held Monday noon at Elks' Home with the Executive Committee of the Second Annual California Valencia Orange Show, to come to a definite decision as to how large the Auto Department of the Show will be this year. Extra inducements will be offered to guarantee the representation of all the principal makes of autos, and a large and beautifully decorated tent will house these interesting examples of the pleasure cars of America, making it one of the most important attractions in this city. Dr. David Cottrell, the first Chicago physician to own an automobile has established a reputation for being first among Chicago professional men to adopt the inventions of modern science. His car is equipped with a radio outfit and important messages are relayed to him from his own office. The aerial is strung from the radiator shell over the top of his coupe to the tire rack in the rear. MEXICO NEEDS U. S. RECOGNITION LOS ANGELES, Apr. 14.—Unless the United States government recognizes Mexico within the next three months the republic south of the Rio Grande will be rocked by a new revolution which may result in armed conflict between the two nations and hurl America into a new world war. This startling statement was made today by Capt. Jack Welch, who recently returned from Mexico, with whis unhappy political and economic conditions he has been familiar for more than 20 years, and speaks with the authority of experience. PRESIDENT RESENTS ATTACKS WASHINGTON, April 15.—Attorney General Daugherty and Secretary of War Weeks are receiving the backing of the President in the attacks made on the min connection with alleged failure to get back over-payments made on war contracts. It was said at the White House that there is too much of a tendency to "foreignage problems under consideration." The charges were made in the House by Representatives Johnson and Woodruff. HARDING AGAINST NAVY CUT WASHINGTON, April 15.—To cut the Navy's personnel below a minimum of 86,000 men would be unwise. President Harding indicated in a letter to Representative Longworth of Ohio. The President affirmed his confidence in Navy experts regarding the proper size of the Navy. MEDIUM OF REAL GHOST NEW YORK, April 15.—Mary Elen McDonald was the medium of a real ghost at Antigonish, A. Canon Doyle declared here of the alleged spirit in Caledonia Hills, Nova Scotia, Dr. Walter Franklin Prince, psychic expert, said that the girl played ghost while in "altered states of consciousness." COXY MAY MARCH AGAIN WASHINGTON, April 15.—Intimation that he will march another "army" to Washington, was given the President by "General" Jacob S. Coxey unless Congress appropriates money to provide work and a soldier bonus. Exposition of the Orange County Auto Trades Association will be held Monday noon at Elks' Home with the Executive Committee of the Second Annual California Valencia Orange Show, to come to a definite decision as to how large the Auto Department of the Show will be this year. Extra inducements will be offered to guarantee the representation of all the principal makes of autos, and a large and beautifully decorated tent will house these interesting examples of the pleasure cars of America, making it one of the most imposing shows thus far in So Calif. Extra help will be added to the staff of the California Valencia Orange Show beginning Monday, and then things will hum. Hundreds of letters are to be written, contracts signed and arrangements for the staging of the Orange, Industrial and Auto departments perfected. This will involve day and night work from now until the end of the Show. Monday, Chief Electrician Ramsay and Tent Foreman Kennedy will complete the marking of the field. The city is laying a main through the grounds. A fountain with the latest electrical equipment will be constructed as soon as the tents are up, to be one of the attractive features at the entrance of the Show. DETECTIVE HIRED BY CLARK, REPORT Report was current today that James H. Clark, former owner and manager of the Valencia Hotel, who received a Ku Klux Klan letter ordering him to leave Orange county, had obtained a Pinkerton detective who was keeping sharp watch of Clarke's comings and goings in the effort to catch any would-be assailants. DEDICATE L. A. HOSPITAL Various Anaheimers received an invitation today to attend the ceremonies of dedication of the Orthopaedic Hospital School for Crippled Children on Sunday, beginning at 2:40 p.m., in Brocknian Court between Hope and Flower streets. The institution fills a long needed want in Los Angeles. ealer ANGE COUNTY 22 TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR VICTIMS ILL. TOWNS INUNDATED WHEN LEVEES BREAK PEORIA, Ill., April 15.—Flood waters, sweeping down the Mississippi valley, have made 10,000 people homeless and caused damage estimated at $5,000,000. The Mississippi river and all of its tributaries, particularly the Illinois river, were at flood stage today. Relief agencies throughout the middle west were marshaling their resources to give aid to refugees driven from their homes by floods. Agents of the central districts of the Red Cross have been sent to many sections to assist in the work of alleviating suffering. Louisville, Ky., reported four lives lost and many injured in a terrible rain hall, and wind and lightning storm which swept practically all parts of the state. Weakened levees protecting valuable lands along the riverbed in Illinois were giving way before the rush of water. Families in East Peoria fled to higher ground during the night on warning that the city was under attack. SHIP 66 CARS OF ORANGES THIS WEEK Sixty-six cars of Valencia oranges, or possibly more, depending partly upon today's shipments. ROW" MORE OF OW in the industrial second Annual Call Show, promises to complete department activities ever shown exposition, accordement. They delight commercially be representedapped with photolent points of adduity of each diser by the Secretr who will distribrature to the visiheim, Huntington orange, Fullerton, ready in, and San and the State Inexhibit, includ section in Calle Committee on Orange County association will be at Elks' Home live Committee of California Vaow, to come to aas to how large ent of the Show Extra inducered to guarantee of all the prinatos, and a large decorated tent will using examples of America, maken from their homes by floods. Agents of the central districts of the Red Cross have been sent to many sections to assist in the work of alleviating suffering. Louisville, Ky., reported four lives lost and many injured in a terrible rain hall, and wind and lightning storm which swept practically all parts of the state. Weakened levees protecting valuable lands along the riverbed in Illinois were giving way before the rush of water. Families in East Peoria fled to higher ground during the night on warning that a levee protecting the district would give way at any minute, releasing a 20-foot wall of water. Railroad trains, running over "rubber" tracks on a roadbed undermined by water, crept along at five miles an hour. In many places the rails were under six inches or more of water. Refugees crowded schools and churches which were opened. Trucks and automobiles were working throut the night carrying household belongings to higher ground. The waters which covered three-fourths of the city of Beardstown, Ill., were still rising today. More than one-half of the population there were driven from homes. Food is being brought in on river boats, which operate on the leading streets. Water is deeper in some streets now than in the river bed itself. Families were driven from their homes in Pekin where the water has reached the highest stage in its history. CLOTHING THIEF WAS AFTER VIOLIN The man who broke into Jackson's clothing store through the rear—a young Mexican is suspected—thought he was breaking into Schmidt's music store, where the proprietor, Fred. Schmidt, has a violin which he regards as priceless. The instrument is an Italian copy of a Stradivarius, and Schmidt who is a violinist and leader of a local orchestra, would not sell it at any price. The burglar appears to have been confused when he got in the rear of the north block on West Center street. FAMILY TO RECEIVE ARBUCKLE AT HOME LOS ANGELES, April 15.—With a family celebration arranged in expectation of the return home of the film comedian, following his trial and acquittal in San Francisco, Roscoe Arbuckle was enroute today to Los Angeles and was scheduled to reach the city some time before nightfall. Roscoe is motoring from San Francisco in company with Dr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes of Omaha. The motor party was expected to stop at Salinas, where the members were to visit with Gouverneur Mor Sixty-six cars of Valencia oranges, or possibly more, depending partly upon today's shipments, will have been sent out by packing houses in the Anaheim district this week, compared with 49 last week, inquiry among the various organizations today showed. The houses will be able to jump this total again next week, and an increase is certain, depending upon the state of the market. These early Valencias are of surprisingly fine quality, according to a local manager, and commanding excellent prices in eastern markets. FINED $100 FOR HITTING OFFICER M. C Herr, the Pasadenan who assaulted the Brea constable when the latter mounted the running board of his car to arrest him for speeding, paid a fine of $100 yesterday in Judge J. B. Cox's court at Santa Ana, following a reduction of the charge against him from assault with a deadly weapon to simple assault. The circumstances of Herr's arrest have not yet come out. JOHN McCORMACK MUCH IMPROVED NEW YORK, April 15.—The condition of John McCormack, Irish-American tenor, ill here with throat trouble, was "much improved," it was announced at this home today. Surgeons will again cut into the swollen throat glands of the golden voiced singer Monday, they said, to remove growths which resulted from the recent touch of the scalpel. 3RD COMPLAINT IF APPEAL IS PRESSED A third complaint will be preferred against J. K. Woods, District Attorney Nelson announced yesterday, if the notice of appeal which Woods' attorney has filed, is pressed. Woods has been convicted of selling worthless oil lands in the Mojave desert near Aqueduct. The motion for a new trial was denied by Superior Judge Z. B. West. CONFESSION MAY BE BLACKMAIL SCHEME LOS ANGELES, April 15. — A confession may be blackmail scheme. LOS ANGELES, April 15.—With a family celebration arranged in expectation of the return home of the film comedian, following his trial and acquittal in San Francisco, Roscoe Arbuckle was enroute today to Los Angeles and was scheduled to reach the city some time before nightfall. Roscoe is motoring from San Francisco in company with Dr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes of Omaha. The motor party was expected to stop at Salinas, where the members were to visit with Gouverneur Morris, noted author, for a few hours. The family reception is to be held tonight at Arbuckle's home on West Adams street, and will be a quiet affair. TAGGART BUILDS SEVERAL HOUSES Paul Taggart will start Monday a $2500 bungalow facing Citron-st, at the corner of Santa Ana-st. He is just completing a $3000 residence at 125 Rose-st., and plans to construct several more this summer. SLAVS THREATEN SEMENOFF NEW YORK, April 15.—The life of General Semenoff, former anti-Bolshevik Cossack leader, was threatened by a mob of Russians who surged about the Ludlow street jail. The genera-lis held under $25,000 ball on charges of brutality, murder and banditry, involving Americans and others in Russia. NAVY OIL IN RESERVOIRS WASHINGTON, April 15.—Atempts to keep oil for the Navy in storage underground will be abandoned hereafter, the Department of the Interior announced. Oil obtained as royalty will be permanently stored above ground. California and Wyoming operators will store these reservoirs. HOLADAY SUCCEEDS CANNON CHICAGO, April 15.—"Uncle Joe" Cannon, who has represented the Danville, Ill., district since 1873, with the exception of two terms, is expected to be succeeded by William P. Holaday of Georgetown, unless a recount changes the votes in the Eighteenth congressional district. "Uncle Joe" formerly was Speaker of the House. A third complaint will be preferred against J. K. Woods, District Attorney Nelson announced yesterday, if the notice of appeal which Woods' attorney has filed, is pressed. Woods has been convicted of selling worthless oil lands in the Mojave desert near Aqueduct. The motion for a new trial was denied by Superior Judge Z. B. West. CONFESSION MAY BE BLACKMAIL SCHEME LOS ANGELES, April 15.—A confidante of Mrs. Louise Peete, whose so-called "confession" of the murder of Jacob C. Denton, in which she named a prominent Los Angeles man as the slayer, has been branded by District Attorney Woolwine as a blackmail scheme, may be questioned at the district attorney's office concerning her activities in the case, it developed today. The woman was reported to have attempted to obtain large sums of money from Mrs. Angela Kaufman, wealthy benefactress, who became interested in Mrs. Pette's "new story," and to have planned with Mrs. Peete to us in the so-called "confession" to extort money from the man named by Mrs. Peete as the slayer. BREAK RUMORED BETWEEN L. A. HEADS LOS ANGELES, April 15.—Persistent rumors of a break between Mayor Cryer and Chief of Police James W. Everington circulated today following startling charges made by the chief in connection with a police commission investigation of accusations leveled by the head of the police department at police officers. DESERTS BEAUTIFUL NOW "If you want to see a beautiful sight, you should visit the desert now," says Harry Jayne, just back from Coachella. "Vast stretches of purple verbenas, sweetly scenting the breezes, and golden desert dales are blooming in matted profusion. They present unbroken seas of color, more beautiful than ever this year because of the bountiful winter rains." Lagourgue does painting. $96 W. Plain Dealer want ada