oc-plain-dealer 1922-06-28

WHEN THRU WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE COUNTY. Plain LEADING NEW VOL. XXV—NO. 276 DUBLIN F Buy in Anaheim and G-R-E-A-T-E-R PROSPERITY By the Mysterious Cowboy Say folks, who pays for the improvements of Anaheim? Why the people of course. Don't you think it rather foolish for us to take our money to some other community and leave it there to help that other community secure improvements. Let's all resolve to spend Anaheim money in this city so that we will secure the benefits ourselves. We are certainly showing a rapid brand of judgment KUCHEL HAS ROW WITH MAYOR City Recorder Hands in Resignation After Dispute Over Newspaper Story Charles Kuchel handed in his resignation as city recorder today after a row with Mayor Wm. Stark over a newspaper story, taking exception to council action limiting the salary of the motorcycle officer to $50 per month. Kuchel urged that council Future Opportunities for Anaheim' The C. of C., in now underway for bers, advances the further opportunity growth of Anaheim; Further extensive limits. Ornamental street, New hospital. Further new industry Merchants in "Trade in Anahel Road and street; Constant publicit heim. Put on Orange and better each year SENEY W Say folks, who pays for the improvements of Anaheim? Why the people of course. Don't you think it rather foolish for us to take our money to some other community and leave it there to help that other community secure improvements. Let's all resolve to spend Anaheim money in this city so that we will secure the benefits ourselves. We are certainly showing a vapid brand of judgment when we decide to do otherwise. If I'm not right please send in the reason why I am not right. I'm open to argument and I'm just as willing to give publicity to the fellow who does not agree with me as to the one who concurs. I feel that I have the right idea—it seems a non-debateable question in my mind that Anaheim money should be spent in Anaheim, where it is made, where its home is, where it can produce results and where it can be spent for advantages that are not to be rivaled elsewhere. Home cooking, the honest to goodness home cooking, in a savory whole-some, cleanly atmosphere. That is something to be desired for those who are called upon to have their meals away from home. The West End Cafeteria is the place. What I have said about it is literally true. I know because I have eaten there myself and I see hundreds of particular people come away from these daily and they leave entirely satisfied. The moment you step into the place you are aware that you are in the home cooking sphere. Go try it, whether you cat at home or away from home. The next time I come back to Anaheim, hope your park will be a beautiful living thing and doing much to put more joy into life. You are joyful now and long may you continue to be joyful, but a pretty park will add more joy to your existence. Almost all communities have them, especially the California towns. Now that your park is to be completed, see to it that you have a park worthy of Anaheim, worthy of your importance and worthy of the great wealth of Orange-co and the future greatness of Anaheim. Boost that park and insist that it be a model and beautiful recreation grounds. You do not want a substitute for a park-you deserve the real thing. Here is an interesting man—J. L. Gates of the J. L. Gates Furniture Co., one of Anaheim's old reliable furniture dealers. Mr. Gates can entertain one for hours with stories of his adventures in the frozen north. We went into Dawson in '98 and he was at the base of Chilkok pass when that sliding avalanche of snow and ice sent so many to their death on the famous old pass into the Klondike. He was born in this city and after the Spell of the Yukon he came here to give the public the best furniture service possible. He is doing City Recorder Hands in Resignation After Dispute Over Newspaper Story Charles Kuchel handed in his resignation as city recorder today after a row with Mayor Wm. Stark over a newspaper story, taking exception to council action limiting the salary of the motorcycle officer to $50 per month. Kuchel urged that council release him by July 1. Mayor Stark claimed that Recorder Kuchel wrote the article in question. This was emphatically denied by Kuchel. "You were trying to intimidate the council to raise your salary. Well, you won't get a d—cent increase," Mayor Stark is reported to have declared. Recorder Kuchel, who has received many compliments over the conduct of his office for his uniform enforcement of the city's ordinances, today stated he could no longer afford to continue at the present salary of $75 per month. He had asked that it be made $125. Kuchel said: "It is a responsible office. The recorder must send men to jail. I have collected fines totalling over $1000 this month. Maximum fines have been assessed bootleggers and drunks but traffic violators have not been fined the limit. The job is really worth -175 per month as it should receive all the attention possible." However, I was unable to convince Stark that I was not responsible for the newspaper attack on the council, and when he told me that he was running the city and would send it that I would have to continue at $75 per month I told him he could have my resignation." If they're not going to attempt to enforce the ordinances, they should take them off the books. There is bootlegging going on and other ordinances are flouted. However, I'm thrust. I want to get out of the office as soon as possible. "Stark takes the position that enforcement of the ordinances hurts the city. That's what they said when the saloons were closed up. I don't know what it is that some men become so puffed up an arrogant when elected to council." LEWIS ACCEPTS BID TO C. OF C. BANQUET Telegraphic acceptance was received to an invitation extended E.G. Lewis of Palos Verdes, t ospeak at a great Community Get-Together Dinner Thursday evening, July 6th, at the Elks Club. The dinner is being planned as a large community affair but will be under the auspices of the C. of C. Invitations will be mailed in a day or two. William Seney, late of the California The killed in the Pickwick north of Redding, with received nothing from his father, whose Mrs. Seney went north father left nothing. Tom Ingram, manager He asked Ingram for south, declaring he w Ingram telegraphed his ship fare. This somewhat contort port that the family Portland to claim a fee 000 left by the father Mrs. Seney, in Pomona thor of the report. The Seney family land Friday night o'clock, accomplishing Anaheim to the no three days, traveling They used a Ford. Jack Rettlaw, assistant manager of the West Inc., now in Pomona, assist in the arrangement funeral to be held Thursday. A sad feature of that Mrs. Seney had besides the baby who STOLEN OILMER STILL D VERA VRUZ, June American employees o Oil Co. who were kidd els under Gen. Goroz for ransom still are according to informatio pico today. WASHINGTON Whether American will be dispatched to T from 40'to 50 Amale amount of property held for ransom, is da Here is an interesting man—J. L. Gates of the J. L. Gates Furniture Co., one of Anaheim's old reliable furniture dealers. Mr. Gates can entertain one for hours with stories of his adventures in the frozen north. We went into Dawson in '98 and he was at the base of Chilkok pass when that sliding avalanche of snow and ice sent so many to their death on the famous old pass into the Klondike. He was born in this city and after the Spell of the Yukon he came here to give the public the best furniture service possible. He is doing that still and so much so that he is about to increase his premises so as to take care of the big stocks. Not you never knew that C. W. Austin, of Austin's Piano and Phonograph House was a famous biscuit maker in Pasadena for a score years or more. He was and he had the big biscuit makers worried to death. He got the business and he gave quality and for little money. The big fellow couldn't do that and it worried him. Mr. Austin is still giving quality in Baldwin pianos and Columbia phonographs and he is getting the business as he got it in the old days at Pasadena. He is a jolly good fellow and his place of business is a jolly good place to go when you are wanting a piano or a fine phonograph. DISMISS EMBEZZLEMENT CASE The charge of embzzlement against C. R. Pleasants, former manager of the Crescent Creamery Co., in Fullerton, was dismissed by a jury in superior Judge Z. B. West's court of Judge West had instructed him to do so. The court's action was due to lack of evidence. The amount involved was $250 or so and taken from the Fullerton office. DISMISS BATTERY CHARGE A charge of battery brought by Harvey Webster, an employee of Joseph A. Beck, Harbor Master at Newport Beach, was dismissed today by Justice J. B. Cox, in Santa Ana, when Beek alleged that Webster was the aggressor. Beek used a club with results. LEWIS ACCEPTS BID TO C. OF C. BANQUET Telegraphic acceptance was received to an invitation extended E. G. Lewis of Palos Verdes, t ospeak at a great Community Get-Together Dinner Thursday evening, July 6th, at the Elks Club. The dinner is planned as a large community affair but will be under the auspices of the C. O. C. Invitations will be mailed in a day or so when more complete program arrangements have been made. Arrangements are in the hands of the following committee on arrangements which assures a well planned affair: H. H. Benajmin, Chas, Eygabroad, Dr. H. A. Johnston, Tom McFadden, and John Ruether. One missing feature of the dinner, according to the office of the Chamber, will be that there be no peddling of tickets. The invitations call for reservations to be made by return postals accompanying the invitations and covers will be laid only for those making reservations. MISSING MAN KNOWN HERE Anaheim realtors were considerably concerned today to read of the disappearance of John B. Hughes, well known realtor of Long Beach. Hughes is well known here, although he has no relatives or business connections, so far as known. He vanished a few weeks ago, it develops. Various pieces of his disappearance are being out. Sheriff W. L. Traeger of Los Angeles-co personal friends of Mrs. Hughes, wife of the missing man, is aiding in the search. USE GAS IN WAR ON GRASSHOPPERS ROME, June 28.—All the horrors of modern chemical warfare—liquid fire and poison gas —are being turned loose near Naples by the engineers corps of the Italian army. The enemy is a cloud of grasshoppers that are ravaging the beautiful Campagna and threatening to destroy the crops. VERA VRUZ, June American employees o Oil Co., who were kid els under Gen. Goron for ransom still are according to informati pico today. WASHINGTON Whether American we be dispatched to Tah from 40 to 50 Am large amount of prop held for ransom, is do nature of further Mexico City and Tar said at the state dept Another and more to the Mexican gover bandit activities again near Tampico probably patched late today unto earlier notes is re it was intimated at partemn. Boost ANAHEIM sells its things also—vegeta ample—but they persons who have di humidity, equableness In other words, th highest pitch by rest way from exhaustion With the somewhat pany and the Anaheim the packing houses at the C. O. C has endo nent and direct benefi Service Manufacturing tional capital to comp ably within 30 days at There is no question joyfully, raised with th will benefit. Beneft how? In large weekly or month connections which the consciousness of its in That above all! Wake up, Anaheim worthwhile project ac all or most of their ca men are furnishing m cent of the enterprise. Give them your AIN DEALING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, June 28, 1922 Future Opportunities for Anaheim's Growth The C. of C., in its campaign now underway for more members, advances the following as further opportunities for the growth of Anaheim; Further extensions of city limits. Ornamental street lighting. New hospital. Further new industries. Assist Merchants' Association in "Trade in Anaheim" campaign. Road and street improvements. Constant publicity for Anaheim. Put on Orange Show bigger and better each year. SENEY WIRED C.OF C. TURNS DOWN MANY PROJECTS "The C. of C. has turned down more industrial and promotional propositions advanced for the ostensible benefit of Anaheim the last year than it has accepted," is the statement of a director of the Chamber today. When a new project is advanced the promotors find one of their first questions asked is "What has the C. of C. to say about this?" This sends to the secretary and directors to tell their story. NEW PHONES TELL CITY'S GROWTH Anaheim Continues to Lead Pacific Coast in Number of Installations Anaheim continues to lead all cities of its size or larger in number of telephone installations, according to the current number of the Pacific Telephone Magazine. On Jan. 1 there were 1406 stations in the local exchange and on May 1 there were 1533, an increase for four months of 9.03 pct. SENEY WIRED FOR TICKET HOME William Seney, late stage manager of the California Theatre, who was killed in the Pickwick Stage tragedy north of Redding, with his baby boy, received nothing from the estate of his father, whose funeral he and Mrs. Seney went north to attend. The father left nothing. Seney so wired Tom Ingram, manager of the theatre. He asked Ingram for railway fare south, declaring he was broke, and Ingram telegraphed him $75 steamship fare. This somewhat contradicts the report that the family had gone to Portland Friday night at about 11 o'clock, accomplishing the trip from Anaheim to the northern city in three days, traveling day and night. They used a Ford. Jack Rettaw, assistant general manager of the West Coast Theatre, Inc., now in Pomona, where he will assist in the arrangements for the funeral to be held there probably on Thursday. A sad feature of the tragedy is that Mrs. Seney had no other chilic besides the baby who was killed. STOLEN OILMEN STILL DETAINED VERA VRUZ, June 28.—The 40 American employes of the Cortez Oil Co. who were kidnapped by rebels under Gen. Gorozabe and held for ransom still are being detained according to information from Tam pico today. WASHINGTON, June 28.—Whether American warships are to be dispatched to Tampaico, where from 40 to 50 Americans and a large amount of property are being held for ransom is dependent upon "The C. of C. has turned down more industrial and promotional propositions advanced for the ostensible benefit of Anaheim the last year than it has accepted," is the statement of a director of the Chamber today. When a new project is advanced the promotors find one of their first questions asked is "What has the C. of C. to say about this?" This sends to the secretary and directors to tell their story. "While the number of 'Get rich quick Wallingfords' is not so great as popular fancy would indicate, there are a lot supposedly worthy people who come to Anaheim, filled with enthusiasm about some new idea, some new business scheme or mechanical device. Since the Chamber voices the opinion of the community to a very definite degree in these matters, a director said today, 'the directors must go into a very thorough investigation, sometimes requiring two or three meetings, before it turns down a proposition.' That this takes time is indicated by the report of the Chamber that there were 72 meetings of the Board last year, which averaged two hours each. When the individual member receives his primary ballot for the nomination of seven directors to fill the vacancies caused by the expiration of the terms of the six directors elected for one year and two-year terms vacated by resignation this year, he is asking a lot or his neighbors by choosing them to fill the seats of directors. The primary ballots will be mailed out this week and will contain the entire list of the membership from which each member will make his choice for the several candidates. The elections will be by a mail secret ballot. "If it were possible to bear the expenditures of time and money to tell every member all that his C. of C. does in a year," said President Harry Riley, "there would be no question of his absolute loyalty to his organization. But with all the space given to the Chamber's activities so willingly contributed by the Plain Dealer and Anaheim's other papers, there are many who will ask 'what did the C. of C. do last year?' "Can and will you co-operate?" is the slogan being used in the Chamber's annual campaign. With the election of a majority of the directors, a complete revision of the program of work by the members individually contributing their suggestions, the meetings of the members, the referendum provisions in the bylaws, etc., the organization, it is said, is made perfectly responsive to the desires of the majority and the real question, therefore is "Can and will you cooperate?" The Chamber furnishes the means for putting the co-operation into action." $25,000 DAMAGE AS FIRE SWEEPS GRAIN Anaheim Continues to Lead Pacific Coast in Number of Installations Anaheim continues to lead all cities of its size or larger in number of telephone installations, according to the current number of the Pacific Telephone Magazine. On Jan. 1 there were 1406 stations in the local exchange and on May 1 there were 1533, an increase for four months of 9.03 pct. Fullerton is close behind with a percentage increase of 8.54, having had 1030 stations Jan. 1 and 1118 May 1. Santa Ana's increase was 5.78 pct., jumping from 3060 Jan. 1 to 3237 May 1. Much touted Glendale, the only city on the Pacific Coast that has topped Anaheim in the last two or three years increased only 1.06 pct., increasing from 3663 Jan. 1 to 3702 May 1. Los Angeles, which has been conducting an investigation of telephone facilities, increased only .64 of one pct., increasing from 162,122 Jan. 1 to 163,167 May 1. San Francisco increased 1.80 pct. from 162,255 Jan. 1 to 165,177 May 1. Total number of Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. stations May 1 were 856,778, an increase of 14,773 since Jan. 1 and a pct. gain of 1.75. The striking feature of our increase here is its consistency," said Manager E. A. Beard today. "There are no booms. We just keep stopping along. Incidentally, our long distance business today was about as heavy as it ever becomes. Operators were constantly working on whole stacks of call slips. Just why it was so heavy today, I am unable to say. Possibly many patrons were making arrangements for the 4th." The phone magazine contains the information that Winifred E. Faris and Margaret E. Schwarzer of Anaheim have received gold service emblems. FAMOUS RESORTS IN SMOKING RUINS LOS ANGELES, June 28.—Charred timbers and smoking embs all that remained of the main business section in Mexicali, Lower California, this morning when squads of exhausted fire fighters were given opportunity to relax and officials of the border town began an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze which caused damage in excess of $500,000. According to word received here, Mexican officials were inclined to place credence in the rumor that the blaze was started by a drunken gambler who had suffered heavy losses at the Owl cafe. The fire broke out at 9:30 o'clock last night and at midnight had spread over a block destroying VERA VRUZ, June 28.—The 40 American employs of the Cortez Oil Co. who were kidnapped by rebels under Gen. Gorozabe and held for ransom still are being detained according to information from Tampico today. WASHINGTON, June 28.—Whether American warships are to be dispatched to Tampico, where from 40 to 50 Americans and a large amount of property are being held for ransom, is dependent upon the nature of further reports from Mexico City and Tampico, it was said at the state department today. Another and more vigorous note to the Mexican government on the bandit activities against Americans near Tampico probably will be dispatched late today unless an answer to earlier notes is received shortly. It was intimated at the state department. $25,000 DAMAGE AS FIRE SWEEPS GRAIN VISALIA, June 28.—Damage estimated at $25,000 was caused last night when fire swept a 1000-acre grain field belonging to J. F. Gibson of Visalia. The blaze, of undetermined origin, was kept from spreading to adjacent fields by 200 volunteer fire fighters hastily summoned from the surrounding country. Witman, Eyesight Specialist. Boost Local Industry ANAHEIM sells its citrus fruit, oil and climate. It sells some other things also—vegetables and milk and other dairy products, for example—but they are of minor importance. Its climate it sells to persons who have discovered that the city in respect to temperature, humidity, equableness etc. has no peer even in the Southland. In other words, the city sells its natural resources brought to their highest pitch by residents. These natural resources are a long, long way from exhaustion. But they are not far from their peak. With the somewhat notable exceptions of the Anaheim Beef Company and the Anaheim Sugar Company, the industries here other than the packing houses and adjacent oil wells are of small account. Now the C. of C. has endorsed an industry which promises to be of permanent and direct benefit 365 days in the year. We refer to the Oil Tool Service Manufacturing Co. This concern seeks here only $35,000 additional capital to complete a full $100,000. It will employ 50 men probably within 30 days after starting operations. The money will be raised. There is no question of that. But it ought to be raised speedily and joyfully, raised with the realization that Anaheim, not merely a few men, will benefit. Benefit how? In a dozen ways. In raising really values, in a large weekly or monthly payroll, in adding to the number of business connections which the city possesses, in raising the city to a fuller self-consciousness of its industrial capacity. That above all! Wake up, Anaheim. Here's the best chance you ever had to put a worthwhile project across. These men haven't come here begging for all or most of their capital, like so many others. They and a few local men are furnishing most of the capital, all of the brains and 150 per cent of the enterprise. Give them your financial and moral aid. California, this morning when squads of exhausted fire fighters were given opportunity to relax and officials of the border town began an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze which caused damage in excess of $500,000. According to word received here, Mexican officials were inclined to place credence in the rumor that the blaze was started by a drunken gambler who had suffered heavy losses at the Owl cafe. The fire broke out at 9:30 o'clock last night and at midnight had spread over a block, destroying every building in its path. In addition to the famous Owl cafe, the Stockade, a resort occupied by 92 persons, was destroyed. CONTRACT SYSTEM FOR RY. SHOP WORK CHICAGO, June 28.—Railroads moved today to place all shop work under the contract system, in case of a strike of more than 1,000,000 workers set for July 1. A strike, railroad officials believe, will give them the opportunity long sought to place their shop work with contractors. This is opposed by the United States railroad labor board, but the executives claim that the men by striking will violate the board's ruling first, and to meet the situation, they will be entitled to extend the contract system. SINGING NATION HOME OF LETTS "The Singing Nation" is the name often applied to Lettonia, home of the Letts. The Letts derive the tile of "singing nation" from their common devotion to vocal music. For seven centuries the Letts suffered subjection from the German barons, who formed a haughty and firmly entrenched caste of nobility, but despite this oppression the vitality of yof the Letts was such that they survived. Since the abolishing of serdrom in Russia in 1860, they have advanced in education and economics, and there has been a growth of wealthy and cultured middle-class people. ealer ANGE COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921.....$1,254,375 No. of Permits.....362 Year 1920.....875,080 No. of Permits.....564 TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR STORMED HONES CITY'S WTH nues to Lead in Number installations es to lead all larger in numminstallations, accrent number of the Magazine, were 1406 staxchange and on 533, an increase 9.03 pct. Monitor Hero Dies In Western Home LOS ANGELES, June 28.—A thrilling naval battle of the Civil War was recalled today when it became known that Capt. P. J. Flynn, member of the Monitor crew which fought and vanquished the Merrimac in the first battle of steel warships in history had passed away in this city. It was known to only a few people in Los Angeles that Capt. Flynn was connected in any way with the Civil War, for it was difficult to get him to talk of his exploits. For his bravery on the steel ship which steamed up the James River and disturbed the peace of a quiet Sabbath morning with the hunder of its guns Capt. Flynn was awarded a medal by the government. FREE STATE TROOPS USE BIG GUNS Worst Civil War in History of Ireland Seems to Have Broken Leash DUBLIN, June 28.—Following a bloody battle in which free state troops stormed and captured two rebel strongholds in this city today, making many prisoners, the Irish dis- senters were mobilizing all over the island and the worst civil war in the CONFIDENCE GROWS IN MEXICO Confidence of Americans in the safety of Mexican investment is steadily increasing, according to reports reaching Anaheimers who have several hundred thousands of dollars in agricultural and mining lands in Sonora, Chihuahua and other provinces. Capitalists of large as well as moderate means, say nothing of the small businessman with a few hundreds or thousands, are putting their money into lands of the southern republic. Illustrating the way in which President Obregon is keeping unrest in check, a shipload of federal troops recently arrived at Guaymas, the port of Sonora province on one of the several former shipping board vessels which Mexicans have purchased. These troops are shipped when needed. The latest outbreak was on the peninsula. It is said that a wealthy capitalist of Guaymas purchased seven of the vessels which he is using for trade and transportation purposes. The Chinese are taking a larger and larger part in the retail business of the republic, particularly in cities along or near the west coast—the mainland and the peninsula. Because of their religious honesty and their being content to realize a small, but fair profit, the Chinese merchant is making as big a success in Mexico as he has in various other countries of the world. Nor is he merely the laundryman and small shopman, but frequently prominent. An Anaheimer who has repeatedly travelled on trains into Mexico from the southwest declares that the larger part of the passengers other than Mexicans are Chinese. There is little evidence of business depression in Mexico, which is recovering fast from the effects of the post-war slump in trade from which the U.S. is now emerging. Worst Civil War in History of Ireland Seems to Have Broken Leash DUBLIN, June 28.—Following a bloody battle in which free state troops stormed and captured two rebel strongholds in this city today, making many prisoners, the Irish disentents were mobilizing all over the island and the worst civil war in the history of Erin seemed to have broken the leash and turned loose the hounds of conflict. The Irish irregulars, driven out of a portion of the Four Courts district and evicted at the bayonet point from Fowler Memorial hall, which they had turned into a fortress, have been reinforced, have commandeered additional buildings which are being fortified under fire of the Free State artillery, and it seemed late this afternoon as though the battle might rage in the heart of Dublin for days. Added to this came the report this evening that some of the Free State troops had mutinied and gone over to the rebels. Barricades have been thrown up in a dozen streets and fighting is general, machine guns, armored cars, hand grenades and the bayonet being used. A portion of the Four Courts buildings was blown up shortly before noon. At the same time it was reported that 5000 British troops now in Dublin had been offered for the use of Michael Collins, under whose direction the attack on the rebels is being made. The fighting has been fierce and deadly and at least four non-combatants also have been killed. Thus far the fighting has gone strongly in favor of the Free State troops, but the rebels are making a stubborn resistance. Free State troops were ambushed in Camden street, and had to fight their way to safety after a number of them had been shot down. The area of the fighting is widening and additional artillery is being called into play. Orange Hall is being invested by the Free State troops. Priests and sisters of charity braved death to care for the wounded and dying, defying the volleys of bullets. BURIED BY LUMBER, VICTIM MAY LIVE Austin Dickinson is at the Community Hospital in Santa Ana today after as narrow an escape from death as he is likely to have the rest of his days. Dickinson, who is the son or Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dickinson, of Corona, was walking thru a Newport Beach lumber yard near which he had rented a cottage, when a pile of lumber fell over completely hurrying. MYSTERY SHIP IS RUM RUNNER LOS ANGELES, June 28. — A search of several hours in a dense fog for a "mystery ship" which was reported to be afire off the coast of Ventura ended today when wireless messages from the scene stated that the vessel undoubtedly was a rum-runner attempting to land its cargo of booze. Reports that an unidentified ship was burning and in serious danger came last night when a number of rockets the maritime signal of distress were said to have been sent up by the vessel. It was believed by authorities today that these signals were meant for smaller crafts nearer the shore, to have the cargo taken off the "mystery ship." Anywhere in the world, no matter where, the chances are that the clothespins used in hanging out clothes were made in America. BUILDING PERMITS Chas, L. Turner, frame front porch at 915 E. Santa Ana-st., cost $100. Oil Tool Service Mfg. Co., frame foundry building, 100x133, at 500-506 So. Atchison-st., cost $5000. F. T. Mattoon, frame temporary residence at 535 So. Resh-st., cost $200. Al. Johnson,, frame garage at 909 No. Zoyn-st., cost -125. E. E. Suesberger frame residence at 325 E. Sycamore-st., cost $4522. BURIED BY LUMBER, VICTIM MAY LIVE Austin Dickinson is at the Community Hospital in Santa Ana today after as narrow an escape from death as he is likely to have the rest of his days. Dickinson, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dickinson, of Corona, was walking thru a Newport Beach lumber yard near which he had rented a cottage, when a pile of lumber fell over, completely burying him. Workmen nearby rushed to his rescue and uncovered him. He will probably recover. He received a torn scalp, concussion of the brain and severe bruises on other parts of his body. Whether Dickenson will be justifiied in bringing suit against the fumber company the fact of the accident revealed today do not disclose. TARIFF TEST WON BY FARM BLOC WASHINGTON, June 28.—The Republican agricultural "tariff bloc" scored an overwhelming victory today in the first test vote on the adoption of sharply increased tariffs on farm products. With scattered support from southwestern Democrats the "bloc" forced adoption of 50 per cent higher rates on cattle, the first item to be voted on in the agricultural schedule. The vote was 49 to 12. FIGHTS FOR CHANGE IN TARIF O NMEAT WASHINGTON, June 28.—Senator Walsh, Democrat of Massachusetts, today sought to persuade the upper house finance committee to change the tariff rates on meat. R. I. FLYER IN DITCH LOS ANGELES, June 28. — One man was killed, another fatally injured and a score of passengers hurt, including several en route to Los Angeles, when a Rock Island west bound flyer went into a ditch early today three miles west of Alvo, near Lincoln, Neb., according to dispatchers reaching this city.