oc-plain-dealer 1922-12-06

WHEN THRU WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE COUNTY. VOL. XXVI—NO. 96 MRS. PEGGY GREET REAL ESTATE MEN TODAY First Motor Caravans Enter Orange County This Afternoon Delegations from six realty boards in Orange co., including Anaheim, greeted the first caravans of visiting delegates to the State convention this afternoon at the county line in La Habra. With cars decorated in orange and black, and the ladies of the county realtors waving pompoms of the same hues, the county's greeting did not lack color. The Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana and Orange boards were well rep- To Curb Spread of Prison Strike SAN QUENTIN, Calif., Dec. 6. Ten I. W. W.'s serving sentences for criminal syndicalism were in the prison dungeon today on a bread and water diet as a result of a strike against work. James Olson, 27, was reported to have started the strike when he laid down his tools in the jute mill. One by one, the nine other I. W. W.'s followed, each being given the alternative of the dungeon or work. Steps were taken by penitentiary authorities to prevent the "strike" from spreading to other prisoners. ENROLLMENT OF SCHOOL OVER 1500 DELEGATIONS FROM SIX REALTY BOARDS IN ORANGE-CO., INCLUDING Anaheim, GREETED THE FIRST CARAVANS OF VISITING DElegates TO THE STATE CONVENTION THIS AFTERNOON AT THE COUNTY LINE IN LA HABRA. WITH CARS DECORATED IN ORANGE AND BLACK, AND THE LADIES OF THE COUNTY REALTORS WAVING POMPOMS OF THE SAME HUES, THE COUNTY'S GREEING DID NOT LACK COLOR. THE ANAHEIM, FULLERTON, SANTA ANA AND ORANGE BOARDS WERE WELL REPRESENTED ON THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE. CARAVANS FROM THE PRINCIPAL CITIES NORTH AND SOUTH—OAKLAND AND SAN FRANCISCO, FRESNO, LOS ANGELES, LONG BEACH, ETC.—IN PROCESSION, BROUGHT WITH THEM LESSER REPRESENTATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF SMALLER CITIES IN THEIR LINE OF TRAVEL. THE SPEAKERS AND THEIR SUBJECTS AT THE luncheon Friday in the Elks' Clubhouse, GIVEN BY THE ANAHEIM BOARD TO THE 500 DElegates WILL BE: "REAL ESTATE EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY," DR. H. J. STONIER, DIRECTOR OF EXTENSION WORK, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SPEAKER. ADDRESS: "INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE" BY W. H. DAUM, MEMBER OF LOS ANGELES REALTY BOARD. ADDRESS: "INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF A REAL ESTATE OFFICE," BY EMILIE E. KAHN, DIRECTOR OF California Real Estate ASSOCIATION. THIS IS THE 18TH annual convention of the association. CONVENTION PESSIONS WILL BE HOLD AT ST. ANN'S INN AND THE AMERICAN LEGION HOME, SANTA ANA. TONIGHT AT 7:00 O'clock REGISTRATION WILL START. IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD AT 7:45 THE DIRECTORS WILL HOLD THEIR QUARTERLY MEETING. AT 8:00 THE legislative committee will meet and at 9:00 THE president's reception and ball will take place at the Inn. THURSDAYS' FEATURES ARE: MORNING, ADDRESSES OF WELFLOW, WITH RESPONSES; President C. C. C. Tatum's report; secretary's report; noon, luncheon at the Inn, Regional Director Everett A. White presiding; afternoon, various address including one by Edwin T. Kelser, State Real Estate Commissioner; evening, public session at Temple Theatre. FRIDAY: MORNING, breakfast conferences of board presidents and of the California Association of Realtor Secretaries; elections of directors and of officers; afternoon, luncheon, Elks' Clubhouse, Anaheim, Anaheim board hosts; tour thru county by auto; evening, annual banquet. Saturday: MORNING, breakfast conference of realtor secretaries; unfinished business; noon, luncheon; afternoon, meeting of new board of directors. CLAIMS INVENTION TELLS OIL POOLS John Klemm of Stanton who has invented a radio magnetic oil indicator has tested various prospective fields in and outside Orange County. ENROLLMENT OF SCHOOL OVER 1500 Anaheim grammar schools will enjoy a two weeks vacation, from Dec. 15 to Jan. 2. This was agreed upon by the school board to conform with the high school vacation. At the end of the fourth month of grammar school the enrollment is over 1500, an increase of 340 since the beginning of the semester in Sept. when the enrollment was 1100. BUSINESSMEN BACK HI-Y CONFERENCE That the business men of the various civic organizations are enthusiastically back of the local Hi-Y Club in their entertainment of the County Hi-Y Conference this week end is being clearly demonstrated. At the Rotary Club Monday noon, Art Mann, chairman of the entertainment committee, with Henry Hodges, president of the local Hi-Y, presented the plan and asked the men to co-operate in making the Conference a real success. The response was most cordial and a check for $25.00 was promised to help the ladies with the meals. Yesterday at the Kiwanis Club, Dana Newkirk, of the Hi-Y, received a like response from that organization. Others have expressed themselves as being desirous of having a part in making the stay of the boys most enjoyable. This conference will bring to Anaheim the outstanding boys of the various High Schools of the County, who for the short period from Saturday noon till Sunday afternoon will discuss plans and methods for the promotion of high standards of Christian character in their schools and communities. Mr. Gale Seaman, International secretary for Student work, will be the principal speaker. The Anaheim Hi-Y members cordially invite the men of the community to participate with them in this conference. TO EXTEND FLOOD PROTECTION WORK Jimmie Fay, a hi-and a dusky Hawaiian doing acts at the El which opens tonight club, are the happy hearts have been paid from cupid's quiver; that she has a kiss. Orange-co provided pay for it, the money charity." Strange fails to offer any proposition as he is part of the Bohe in which they live. Among the other Chief Jessurun, the phenomena. With ca future, tells you of the stars under and with the shell proves that the hand the eye. Harry Riley is the nator and if it we shape he in; he'd go Dr. Truxaw is se and in a professional advice that a poor than none at all. In a more serious the Elks are present est-to-goodness circuit lemonade, the fat maged baby, the hulag bthe elusions and mo are expected at a h tion, and the grand o place tonight. The will be used to pro cheer for the needy. HANSEN CAS TO JURO CLAIMS INVENTION TELLS OIL POOLS John Klemm of Stanton who has invented a radio magnetic oil indicator has tested various prospective fields in and outside Orange County an proved to the satisfaction of various well known citizens that his device works. "The instrument is made up of chemicals and is magnetic" said Klemm here today, but declared the exact composition was a secret. In order to work the instrument one must be magnetic, the instrument registering the connection which one feels while walking over oil. ATTEND SCHOOL MEETING Anaheim grammar school board members will be guests this evening at Huntington Beach of the Orange Co. Grammar School Principals Ass'n. E. H. Metcalf will be one of the speakers. For gifts of real value at very low prices call at the Cedar Chest, 112 N. Lemon. BUILDING PERMITS Raphill Maas, frame residence and garage at 860 So. Los Angeles-st. Cost $4000. La Verne Bertsch frame temporary residence at 733 No. Lemon-st. Cost $250. L. Lund, nine frame garages at 1120 Lincoln-ave. Cost $300. Mrs. Marie Klein, frame residence at 126 So. Walnut-st. Cost $3000. BUY IN ANAHEIM TO EXTEND FLOOD PROTECTION WORK A meeting of the Richfield Anaheim Flood Protection District committee was held at the C. of C. with G. F. Collins in the chair, and it was decided to extend the work of flood protection as fast as weather conditions will permit. Already about 1300 feet of leyee protected by redwood posts, wire and brush have been constructed and the new work ordered will be about double the protection already afforded. A new list of persons living in the district benefited by work at the Richfield-Anaheim Committee will be used immediately to bring in more subscriptions of which there is a need of at least $3000. The amount on hand after payment of all bills at present outstanding will be about $1400. District Engineer Smith of the Santa Fe Ry, attended the meeting and took data for his company, which is one of the large contributors. COUNCILMEN MEET HERE FRIDAY NIGHT Santa Ana, Anaheim and Fullerton councils will convene here Friday evening to go over bids for 42-inch cast-iron pipe for the ocean end of the outfall sewer; also, to consider plans for the disposal works. Several types of treatment plants are being considered. It is necessary to arrive at a decision shortly in order to have the plant completed by the time the outfall is finished. CHIROPRACTOR LOCATES HERE Dr. William C. Simons, recently of Orange, has associated himself with Dr. Sue Amack and assist in her office practice. Dr. Simons assisted Isabel Dudley during the time Dr. Phillip Dudley was "sojourning" in the county seat. THERMOMETER Minimum 48 at 3 a.m. Maximum 60 at 1:30 p.m. HANSEN CASSE TO JUROD The case of Samuel caused forgery of a Fairview, will go to perior Judge R. Y., this afternoon. District P. Nelson said this act could obtain a coroner's talk of appeal if it is unfavorable. The prosecution, in son, was not able to carry up this morning was adjourned again lunch. Nelson said that Corr. E. Moore name of the wife of ran, Hansen's former Diego, now known as Corn E. Moore was not notary signed to whether the present signed that name came from the instruments cause Hansen destroy Nelson said further proved beyond question illiger alleged forgery lowed the identical lie Admison of the Modesto case was able for the prosecution sponsible for "nailing Hansen, as Nelson p that the same crime twice in six months Nelson, that Hansen the deeds wer illegal FIREMEN RES TO FALL The fire department last night shortly put answer a false alarm the Stewart Reality Center-st. The alarm cause a car which was of smoke which we roof and it was that on fire. No damage. AT ANAHEIM New patients at tarium include: Will La Habra; Mrs. C., countia; G. F. Schl.; Mrs. Jewell Heard Miss Albertina G.. Main Deal READING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1922 GY CAFFEE ASKS ROMANCE AT ELKS XMAS CIRCUS Tight Rope Walker and Hawaiian Maiden Pierced by Cupid's Darts The secret is out! Cupid Backs is the high authority that gives truth to the rumor and the story is now going the rounds of a friendship, encouraged by shy glances and tender words, until the spark has been fanned to a flame of deep infatuation, and now, as a climax, comes the peal of wedding bells. OILMAN HURT WHEN CAR UPSETS James Mauerhan Lies Beside Road 2½ Hours Before Picked Up James Mauerhan, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mauerhan, of So. East-st, is in Anaheim hospital with serious injuries the result of a mysterious motor accident near Huntington Beach last midnight. His collar bone is broken, left knee can badly cut, face and right ear lacerated and possibly his skull is fractured. He left here in time to go to work at midnight for the Union Oil Co., at Huntington Beach and lay Mrs. Phillips Safe If She Reaches Mexico SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.—If Clara Phillips, convicted "hammer murderer", has made good her escape across the international boundary line into Mexico such is safe from return to this country at this time even if located. This was the opinion expressed at the Mexican consulate here today where it was pointed out that there are no extradition laws in force now between the two countries due to the non-recognition of the Mexican government by the United States. It was also stated that California officers have no right to search for the prisoner or attempt to bring her back after they cross the border line into Mexico. CALIF. NEEDS The secret is out! Cupid Backs is the high authority that gives truth to the rumor and the story is now going the rounds of a friendship, encouraged by shy glances and tender words, until the spark has been fanned to a flame of deep infatuation, and now, as a climax, comes the peal of wedding bells. Jimmie Fay, a light rope walker, and a dusky Hawaiian maiden, both doing acts at the Elks Society Circus, which opens tonight at the Elks club, are the happy victims whose hearts have been pierced by darts from cupid's quiver. The bride states that she has a kiss for every man in Orange-co provided he is willing to pay for it, the money to go to "sweet charity." Strange to say, Jimmie fails to offer any objection to this proposition as he states, it is only a part of the Bohemian atmosphere in which they live. Among the other attractions is Chief Jessurun, the man of mystic phenomena. With cards he reads the future, tells you of the forebodys of the stars under which you live, and with the shell and the pea, proves that the hand is quicker than the eye. Harry Riley is the female impersonator and if it were not for the shape he's in, he'd get by fine. Dr. Truxaw is selling baby dolls and in a professional way, offers the advice that a poor excuse is better than none at all. In a more serious way, however, the Elks are presenting a real, honest-to-gooodness circus, with the pink lemonade, the fat man, the four-legged baby, the hula-hulu girls and all the elusions and monstrosities which are expected at a high class attraction, and the grand opening will take place tonight. The funds derived will be used to provide Christmas cheer for the needy. HANSEN CASE GOES TO JURORS TODAY The case of Samuel Hansen, accused forger of a leed to land at Fairview, will go to the jury in Superior Judge R. Y. Williams court this afternoon. District Attorney A. P. Nelson said his afternoon he exited by Cupid's Darts. Before Picked Up James Mauerhan, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mauerhan, of So. East-st., is in Anaheim hospital with serious injuries the result of a mysterious motor accident near Huntington Beach last midnight. His collar bone is broken, left knee cap badly cut, face and right ear lacerated and possibly his skull is fractured. He left here in time to go work at midnight for the Union Oil Co., at Huntington Beach and lay unconscious beside the road until discovered at 2:30 a.m. He was taken to a Huntington Beach doctor for emergency treatment and removed to the local hospital at 5 a.m. in A Backs, Terry & Campbell ambulance. It was at first that he had collided with another car, but late investigation indicated his car had skidded on the wet paving and upset. The top of his car was completely tern off and the steering wheel broken. His brother, Ralph, who left Huntington Beach at midnight did not notice the wreck. An X-ray photo was taken today to determine whether he suffered a fractured skull, indicated by considerably bleeding from the ears. He has considerable concussion of the brain and has been lucid only at intervals since found. FLOODS IN UPPER SANTA ANA RIVER Many thousand dollars' worth of damage is being caused by the high water in the Santa Ana river around Highland, following the big forest fire back of the Arrowhead hospital the latter part of October. The mountains, denuded of trees, are permitting the water to run off in a flood. Ranches are being covered, and sand spread over groves, etc. Frank C. Thompson of Garden Grove, former postmaster, who owns a grove in the vicinity of Highland, brought this news here today. Thompson alone will suffer $2000 or $3000 damage. He said high water conditions in certain localities had not been so bad in 20 years. He is only one of many victims. What the loss in water will be to the lower basins is uncertain. The San Bernardino basin, the highest of those with which the citrus growing industry is concerned, is full of water, and enough of it will be conserved by the spreading operations of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties to prevent the Santa Ana from getting out of bounds again as it did last year. Side canyons are being used for the purpose and the water so confined will require six months or more to completely seep thru. CALIFF. NEEDS MEMBERS ON I.C.C. California never will obtain a satisfactory number of reefers until it has a strong representation on the Interstate Commerce Commission, Manager G. W. Sandilands of the Anahiem Orange & Lemon Ass'n said in commenting on the fact that 630 new reefers will be available from the Pacific Fruit Express in 1923. Sandilands, without criticising the I. C. C. or its makeup, declared that the state, the principal shipper of fruit in the country, required an ample number of men well acquainted with California conditions if the habitual car shortage is to be ended. The size of the deciduous fruit crop and proper distribution of reefers so as to keep them constantly at work instead of lining switches and spurs, were other factors entering into the situation, said Sandiland. An open winter and absence of strikes also would help the roads markedly by enabling them to clear up congestion, he said. Sandilands is hopeful that 1923 will see at least an improvement over 1922, when in spite of a smaller orange crop shippers obtained only about 50 per cent of the cars they ordered. HELD ON GIRL'S CHARGE William Wilson, son of a well known Orange man, was held yesterday by Justice Sam Armour in Orange on a charge of attempt to commit rape. Thomas L. McFadden of Anahiem is Wilson's attorney. Deputy District Attorney D. G. Wettilin represents the people. ECONOMY URGED TO CUT TAX LEVY WASHINGTON, Dec. 6—Secretary of the Treasury Mellon today informed congress that no additional federal taxes will be necessary during the coming year if a policy of rigid economy is enforced. HANSEN CASE GOES TO JURORS TODAY The case of Samuel Hansen, accused forger of a deed to land at Fairview, will go to the jury in Superior Judge R. Y. Williams court this afternoon. District Attorney A. P. Nelson said this afternoon he expected to obtain a conviction. Hansen talks of appealing the decision, if it is unfavorable. The prosecution, in charge of Nelson, was not able to complete its summing up this morning and the case was adjourned again until after lunch. Nelson said he would prove that Cora E. Moore was the maiden name of the wife of Charles C. Curran, Hansen's former partner at San Diego, now known as Cora E. Curran. Cora E. Moore was the name of the notary signed to the deed, but whether the present Cora E. Curran signed that name cannot be proved from the instruments in the deal, because Hansen destroyed all of them. Nelson said further that he had proved beyond question that the similar alleged forgery at Modesto followed the identical lines of this one. Admisison of the evidence in the Modesto case was a distinct victory for the prosecution and chiefly responsible for "nailing" the crime on Hansen, as Nelson put it. The fact that the same crime was committed twice in six months showed, said Nelson, that Hansen did know that the deeds wer illegal. FIREMEN RESPOND TO FALSE ALARM The fire department was called out last night shortly past 7 o'clock to answer a false alarm in the rear of the Stewart Realty Co. on West Center-st. The alarm was caused because a car which was emitting a lot of smoke which went up thru the roof and it was that the building was on fire. No damage was done. AT ANAHEIM HOSPITAL New patients at the local sanitarium include: William Hernandez, La Habra; Mrs. C. E. Harber, Placentia; G. F. Schlumberger; Mrs. Jewell Heard and Miss Albertina G. BOY SCOUTS BACK FROM FINE OUTING Scout Troop 2 from St. Catherine's school, returned successfully from an outing and hike in the hills above Orange-co Park. There were 25 in the crowd which included three from troop 3. The boys went to Modjeska's home, Roberts Peak, Hermit's Cave or Robbers Cave and other side trips. John Shea acted as scoutmaster and director. One of the most pleasant features of the outing was the excellent meals prepared by veteran chefs, George Ruszek and Jack McFadden. Swimming was also indulged in and everyone had a most glorious time. An examination was given and all the boys have been passed to troop 1. Paul Sloop, from the Anaheim troop 1, visited the aggregation during their stay at the park. This is the first of the outings planned by the boys. SETTLE BEEBE ESTATE The decree of settlement of accounts and final distribution of the estate of Susan L. Beebe was filed today with the County Clerk by L. E. Miller, administrator. The heirs are Elizabeth Susan Beebe, May Z. Moses Roxy L. Perrin, Bird V. Beebe, Leona N. Butterfield and Dr. J. L. Beebe. The decree marks the last chapter in what threatened to be a long drawn out fight over the estate. CHILD'S ARM FRACTURED Dorothy Miller, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Miller of East Broadway, suffered a broken arm at noon today when she fell from a slide at Broadway school. Don't forget, we're selling our entire stock of Xmas gifts at cost prices. The Cedar Chest, 112 N. Lemon. ECONOMY URGED TO CUT TAX LEVY WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Secretary of the Treasury Mellon today informed congress that no additional federal taxes will be necessary during the coming year if a policy of rigid economy is enforced. In his annual report on the financial operations of the government during the last fiscal year the secretary strongly urged one reduction in taxes—a 50 per cent cut in the present surtax levies on big incomes. The present maximum surtax rate is 50 per cent, which applies to incomes of $200,000 a year an over. Mellon suggested that the maximum be fixed at 25 per cent and the other rates on incomes below $200,000 reduced accordingly. AUTOS DAMAGED IN TWO SMASHUPS An accident occurred yesterday at Center and Palm-ats., when a car owned by John V. Kelly of Santa Ana and a car driven by P. Pouplier of Anaheim smashed together. Both cars were damaged. An accident was reported about one-half mile west of Long Beach and Seal Beach-rds., where a car owned by A. E. Espelin of Anaheim and a car owned by S. F. Duckworth of Long Beach collided. No one was reported injured. IDENTIFY MARCOSS AS ASYLUM INMATE John Marcoss, slayer of Jose Arroyua in Santa Ana, today is confined at the State Hospital for the Insane in Norwalk Contrary to their own statement that Marcos never had been an inmate of the hospital the authorities, when shown a photo of Marcos, whose correct name is John Bettinger, identified him. The change of name prevented identification at first. He is the insane son of George Bettinger, former superintendent of schools of Los Angeles-co. The slaying was with a pistol two weeks ago on East Fourth-st., Santa Ana. LOS A warning day by bureau from Santa Ana to Columbia heavy rain.The loc dictated us sional fliy by high tursr Thursday.A gale California and rains.Lost o die,female "Lady." street,p reward. ealer GE COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY ON ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,375 No. of Permits 862 Year of 1920 $70,980 No. of Permits 584 TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR ASKS GUARD "TIGER GIRL" PURSUIT FOLLOWED INTO MEXICO LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.—Fearful that Clara Phillips escaped from the county jail to seek revenge, Peggy Caffee, the prosecution's star witness against the "tiger woman" at her trial, appealed for protection today. Mrs. Caffee, who has been living at Long Beach under the name of "Mrs. N. D. Gladson" asked that an officer be stationed at her home to protect her from Mrs. Phillips. "She hates me," said Mrs. Caffee. "She was convicted because I told the truth. I'm not afraid to face her fairly, in court or elsewhere. But, she'll try to kill me if she gets a chance." The search for Mrs. Phillips today spread from San Francisco to Ensenada, Lower California, while Armour L. Phillips, her husband, was grilled at the sheriff's office concerning her sensational jailbreak. NEED COUNTY TO COLLECT ALL TAXES Assessments and taxes for Anaheim should be made by the county as is done for Bullerton and other at Long Beach under the name of "Mrs. N. D. Gladson" asked that an officer be stationed at her home to protect her from Mrs. Phillips. "She hates me," said Mrs. Caffee. "She was convicted because I told the truth. I'm not afraid to face her fairly, in court or elsewhere. But, she'll try to kill me if she gets a chance." The search for Mrs. Phillips today spread from San Francisco to Ensenada, Lower California, while Armour L. Phillips, her husband, was grilled at the sheriff's office concerning her sensational jailbreak. Early this morning Undersheriff Eugene Biscailuz crossed the border at San Diego and headed for Ensenada. Biscalluz received a "tip" that Mrs. Phillips is en route down the coast in a seagoing motor launch and is planning to stop at a port on the west coast of Mexico. Mr. Biscailuz, leaving San Diego in an automobile, was guided by Guillermo Ybarra, a Mexican. He crossed the border line at 6 a.m. and started at top speed for Ensenada. At the same time, in Los Angeles, a squad of deputy sheriffs was detailed to search for Ed "Gold Tooth" Johnson, race track gambler, who is said to have become infatuated with Mrs. Phillips while he was serving a nine months' sentence in the jail for violation of the Mann act. Johnson met Mrs. Phillips while he was a "trusty," running the jail elevator. He was said to have told prisoners and others that he would do everything he could to aid Mrs. Phillips. At one time he claimed to be negotiating with a high priced attorney to defend her. Search for Johnson was started when suspicion that he might have smuggled to Mrs. Phillips the steel saws used to cut the bars on the window of her cell was directed against him. Phillips, who walked into the sheriff's office late last night, held to his story that he was asleep in his room at the Aurora hotel, 717 Whittier street, when Mrs. Phillips escaped from the county jail early yesterday morning. He was held under technical arrest. OILMAN STATES HE SAW HAMMER GIRL Another county heard from! A Santa Fe Springs oilman early yesterday reported he had seen Clara Phillips, the hammer slayer, proceeding south thru Santa Fe Springs toward Anaheim in a motorcycle side-car with a man driving. This was about 10 a.m. He was roundly "razzed" by fellow oilworkers until the news of her jail delivery reached the oilfields. The oilman had seen her during the trial and said he had no difficulty in recognizing her. NEEDS TO COLLECT ALL TAXES Assessments and taxes for Anaheim should be made by the county as is done for Fullerton and other cities, in the opinion of City Assessor Ed. Merritt. "This would save a great deal of confusion," says Merritt, "particularly among newcomers who cannot understand why they must pay city and county taxes separately. Nearly all the cases of delinquent taxes are due to misunderstanding on this point. "It would also be popular with the taxpayers because they could pay their city taxes in semi-annual installments instead of the entire amount as at present. This should not prove embarrassing to the city council since the tax money must last a year anyway, whether it is collected all at once or half each six months. "I believe it would be more economical for the county to handle it all at once." MIDDLE WEST IN GRIP OF BLIZZARD CHICAGO, Dec. 6.—Three vessels are missing in the Sault Ste Marie district as a result of the blizzard and 60 milo an hour gale. It is feared that at least 75 persons have met death in the storm. OMAHA, Dec. 6.—A 60-mile an hour blizzard is lashing the entire district from here north to the great lakes. Snow is piling to a degree which is stalling trains, and telegraph and telephone lines are down. Dispatches from Chicago state that shipping is tied up and many lives are in danger. The high wind has caused great damage, though the storm is shifting from this district and centralizing over the lakes region today. The thermometer has been falling steadily in the territory northward from here. BANDITS RULE IN SHANTUNG, REPORT SHANGHAI, Dec. 6.—Bandits today were reported to be in control on the peninsula of Shantung. Shops in Sang-Tao were looted, it was said, before the eyes of the Chinese police, who were helpless. Japanese troops refused to act against the bandits, according to the report. Another county heard from! A Santa Fe Springs oilman early yesterday reported he had seen Clara Phillips, the hammer slayer, proceeding south thru Santa Fe Springs toward Anaheim in a motorcycle side-car with a man driving. This was about 10 a.m. He was roundly "razzed" by fellow oilworkers until the news of her jail delivery reached the oilfields. The oilman had seen her during the trial and said he had no difficulty in recognizing her. TWO ARE HELD ON CHARGE OF MURDER Pete Arbizo and Alberta Rizzo, following their arraignment were held late yesterday by Justice J. B. Cox, to answer to the charge of attempt to commit murder as the result of their holdup of Tony's Cafe Santa Ana recently. Rizzo is the man who shot Sanchez, dishwasher of the cafe, with whom Arbizo was grappling. Police who had just eaten at the place arrived on the scene in time to nab both men. Deputy District Attorney D. G. Wettlin represented the people and Attorney Morris Calm Arbizo. The date of the preliminary examination will be set shortly. Sanchez' wound was slight. "SPELL OF WEATHER" DUE IN SOUTHLAND LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6. Storm warnings were ordered hoisted today by the United States weather bureau along the California coast from San Francisco to San Diego, as a storm from off the mouth of the Columbia river swept southward with heavy winds and rain. The local government station predicted unsettled weather, with occasional flurries of rain, accompanied by high winds, for Los Angeles and the surrounding territory today and Thursday. A gale howled along the Northern California coast during the night and rain fell almost continuously. Lost or Stolen—Boston Bull Brindle, female. Answers to name of "Lady." Finder return to 619 Zeyn street, phone 773. Receive liberal reward. BANDITS RULE IN SHANTUNG, REPORT SHANGHAI, Dec. 6. Bandits today were reported to be in control on the peninsula of Shantung. Shops in Ssing-Tao were looted, it was said, before the eyes of the Chinese police, who were helpless. Japanese troops refused to act against the bandits, according to the report. SET DATE OF DIVORCE TRIAL By stipulation filed today with the county clerk the divorce suit of Lotie E. Morse against N. Frank Morse prominent Placentian, will be set for trial this afternoon. DEPUTY CO. SCHOOL, SUPT. Agnes Shambaugh was named Deputy County Superintendent of Schools by Supt. R. P. Mitchell, according to notice filed today with the county clerk. COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER W. Leland Mitchell was elected County Health Officer by supervisors late yesterday. BLUNDERS WHY IS THIS WRONG? The answer will be found today's want ads. (What "Blunder" do you (Copyright, 1922, Associates)