oc-plain-dealer 1923-01-04

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. XXVI—NO. 119 FEAR 80 LOS BEAR VALLEY LAKE WILL OVERFLOW Can Expect No Further Flood Protection from it, Says McBride Bear Valley dam lake is full to overflowing and Orange-co. need expect no further protection from it in case of further heavy rains. County Engineer J. L. McBride said today. McBride added that this principal guard of the Santa Ana valley region illustrated the fact that conservation and irrigation are projects separate and apart from that of power. That is, the owners of the project built it specifically for power purposes, and cannot consent to letting it drain out because there may not be rain enough to replenish it. SHIP SAILS WITH 400 DEAD CHINESE CARGO BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 4. The strangest cargo ever to sail from this port left today on board the steamer Esther Dollar. In the hold are bodies of 400 Chinese being shipped back to China for burial. An ancient Chinese legend says that if a man is buried in a foreign country his spirit will roam the world in torment until his body is taken home. Because of this the numerous tongs of New York have ceased their interminable warfare long enough to dislutter the bodies of their countrymen and send them back to the land of their birth. The coffins were loaded on the vessel in New York with the greatest secrecy, for fear the members of the vessel's crew might mutiny if they learned of the grewsome cargo. SOUTH LEMON MANY E CITY S CONT Entries in the comhelm's anthem are confast, attracted by the fered by Louis Dang, w cal musician. Here arbutions submitted toda1 Neath the Southland Where the orange b Peace and love; just Of Anaheim; the A know. (Chorus) Anaheim, our Anahelm What joys and weaLove gave you your nanation's shield, Our Anaheim, our c Let all the nation knoThis spot of green n This paradise through Bear Valley dam lake is full to overflowing and Orange-co. need expect no further protection from it in case of further heavy rains. County Engineer J. L. McBride said today. McBride added that this principal guard of the Santa Ana valley region illustrated the fact that conservation and irrigation are projects separate and apart from that of power. That is, the owners of the project built it specifically for power purposes, and cannot consent to letting it drain out because there may not be rain enough to replenish it. It was only by a fortunate chance in 1916, said McBride, that the dam filled up as desired by the power interests and prevented worse damage than occurred. The lake is eight or ten miles long and three or four miles wide. McBride confirmed reports of flooded conditions, which previously damaged ranches beyond Redlands. The high water is due to the fire near Arrowhead lake which denuded the mountains of forests. The crew of Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside-cos. continues to spread water in the mountains under the direction of George S. Hinekle, city engineer of Redlands. The Tri-county Reforestation Committee does not spread again until the rains have ended. MEGER ASKS THAT SUIT BE DISMISSED G. Meger, rancher west of the city, today filed an answer to the suit of Emma Meger, who charged that the rancher was cleaning up his affairs preparatory to leaving the state and leaving a child who is feeble-minded her to look after. He asks dismissal of the suit. Meger says in his demurrer that the plaintiff has no legal capacity to sue; that the facts mentioned in the complaint do not constitute a sufficient cause of action; that the complaint is uncertain because (a) it does not name what property the defendant has or owns; (b) that it cannot be ascertained whether or not said property is within the jurisdiction of the court and (c) that it cannot be ascertained whether or not the defendant is preparing to dispose of his alleged real property or convert it into cash. The complaint, on the same grounds, says the demurrer, is unintelligible and ambiguous. SIX INJURED FROM MOTORCYCLE CRASH Six instead of one were hurt in a motorcycle accident near the Huntington Beach cemetery on New Year's day, a report to Sheriff C. E. Jackson today showed. One of the victims, Anna Smith, blamed the accident on the motorcyclist who went SOUTH LEMON RESIDENCE ROBBED The residence of Dr. H. Holmson at 702 S. Lemon-st. was burglarized last night, articles taken being valued at between $150 and $200. The burglary occurred before 8:15 o'clock, at which time the family returned from Los Angeles. The house was entered through the back door by means of a pass key, the key being broken and the door left unlocked. The buffet drawers were thoroughly ransacked tho, little, if any, clothing seems to have been taken. It is thought that the burglaries were frightened away before they had completed the job. The burglar paid little attention to anything but jewelry. Articles taken included two gold watches with "E. M." engraved on the back and a diamond on the front, a wrist watch, two rings, opal and pearl, signet ring with "A" engraved, moonstone necklace and the doctor's A. M. A. pin. REPORTS GROWING DEMAND FOR HOUSES Franz Realty Co. reports keen demand for ranches and city homes. In the last three days this firm has sold two ranches and two houses. Today it reported the exchange of Jack Kemper's five acre valencia grove to George Rice for a residence at 718 N. Philadelphia-st. REALTORS TO CLOSE DURING FUNERAL Through courtesy to James E. Stewart, A. E. Hargrove, president of Anaheim Realty Board, asks that all realtors of Anaheim close their offices tomorrow between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock, during the funeral for Mrs. Lavina Stewart, mother of Mr. Stewart. LA HABRA OILMAN Neath the Southland Where the orange bus Peace and love; just Of Anahelm; the An know. (Chorus) Anahelm, our Anahelm What joys and weas Love gave you your nation's shield Our Anahelm, our o Let all the nation know This spot of green This paradise through Of our bills of weak Make ready for the th Throw wide our g And each dear heart things hum For Anahelm, our home.-A. F. F D. 2. Box 141. Anahe SIX INJURED FROM MOTORCYCLE CRASH Six instead of one were hurt in a motorcycle accident near the Huntington Beach cemetery on New Year's day, a report to Sheriff C. E. Jackson today showed. One of the victims, Anna Smith, blamed the accident on the motorcyclist who went to the County hospital with a broken leg. He ran into the Dodge car which she and the others occupied, bending its axle so that the driver, John Duncan, lost control and it was upset. Duncan's chin was crushed and his hip hurt, one Jone Elliott's arm was pulled out from the shoulder, Elsie Duncan had a rib broken and an eye badly cut, Mildred Perine's arm was hurt and her back strained and Miss Smith, who filed the report, was cut over one eye. She and Charles Cummings also received a severe shaking up. MAN SLAYS WIFE, 3 CHILDREN AND SELF MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 4.—Suffering apparently from an attack of temporary insanity, William Miller, 30, factory worker, shot and killed his wife, Pearl, 21, and his three children, Evelyn, 5; William, 2, and Robert, 11 months, at their home early today and then turned the gun on himself, dying instantly. AUTOMOBILE DAMAGED An accident was reported to local police yesterday in which a Ford touring car owned by Edwin A. Solquint of Pasadena and a car owned by E. H. Christensen of Anaheim cellided on Chestnut-st. Both cars were damaged. TEXAS TAMales and delicious sandwiches. Heying's Soda Fountain. BUILDING PERMITS Chas. L. Clapp, Calif., residence at 1122 Diamond-st. cost $800. M. P. Colien, frame store-room at 915 No. Los Angeles-st. cost $500. L. E. Miller, frame residence and garage at 125 Elm-st. cost $2400. REALTORS TO CLOSE DURING FUNERAL Through courtesy to James E. Stewart, A. E. Hargrove, president of Anaheim Reality Board, asks that all realtors of Anaheim close their offices tomorrow between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock, during the funeral for Mrs. Lavina Stewart, mother of Mr. Stewart. LA HABRA OILMAN HURT ABOUT HEAD S. J. Phillips, of Rivera, employee of the Standard Oil Co., at La Habra was brought to the Anaheim sanitarium last night suffering from the result of an accident in which he was hit on the head. His injuries are said to be serious. Other new patients at the sanitarium include: Mrs. J. Rice, Santa Ana; Harrison B. McKey, and Albert G. McKey, Anaheim. RUSH EVERY DAY AT P.O. It's just one rush after another at Anaheim post office. The force hadn't more than begun to catch their breath from the holiday mail when long lines began forming again to cash in 1918 war savings stamps, which were payable Jan. 1. Postmaster J. F. Ahlborn estimates that only $500 to $10,000 of the $140,000 worth of stamps sold here will be exchanged for treasury certificates, all others being cashed in. $15,000 IMPROVEMENTS TO FULLERTON BANK A permit was taken out today by the Standard Bank of Fullerton for improvements to cost $15,000. The specifications call for eight office rooms, plate glass front on Amerigave., where the Stern Furniture Co. formerly was located, and exterior decorations. It is also planned to install additional office conveniences. Office supplies at the Bigelow Book and Stationery store. 105 Emily-st. Are you going to keep a diary this year? See the line the Bigelow Book and Stationery store have at 105 Emily-st. NEW REALTY The Lamb-Wright moved from 133 S. to 107 S. Clementi to the post office. You may come once there. But we know you'll And be content to spend With us in our de Mrs. F. A. Murch, 42 AIN DEALER DING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, Jan. 4, 1923 LOST IN BRIDGE MANY ENTER CITY SONG CONTEST Entries in the contest for Anahelm's authem are coming thick and fast, attracted by the $25 prize offered by Louis Danz, well known local musician. Here are some contributions submitted today: 1. Neath the Southland hills of glory, Where the orange blossoms grow; Peace and love; Just tell the story Of Anahelm; the Anahelm you know. (Chorus) Anahelm, our Anahelm, What joys and wealth you yield; Love gave you your name, our nation's shield, Our Anahelm, our own Anahelm. 2. Let all the nation know this home, This spot of green and gold; This paradise through which to roam SEEK HELP TO ENFORCE DRY ACT An attempt will be made shortly in Alameda co to have the supreme court as reorganized after election reverse itself on the decision not to permit district attorney's, sheriffs and other county offices additional funds or employees, Deputy Dist. Atty. D. G. Wettlin said today. The court reversed the repeated decision of the appellate division that the increase for the four-year term beginning Jan. 1 was constitutional. Such a reversal is the only immediate means whereby county officials can obtain help to handle the additional burden put upon them by the Wright act, Wettlin explained. A constitutional amendment would take time. The Wright act transferred from Federal officials much of the work of enforcing prohibition enabling Legal To Use Wine Powders, Claim NEW YORK, Jan. 4 — The plan of a number of German firms to put wine on the table of every American family through the sale of wine powders cannot be stopped as illegal by either the prohibition or the postal authorities, it was learned today. It is perfectly legal for these firms to sell their "wine substitutes" through the malls. Sprinkled in water, the powers produce synthetically, various colored wines. It is necessary, however, to add some alcohol to obtain a "kick" from this beverage. Circulars have been received by many Americans, offering for $1 sufficient powder for three gallons of "wine." BABY KILLED AND FATHER 1. Neath the Southland hills of glory, Where the orange blossoms grow; Peace and love; just tell the story Of Anaheim; the Anaheim you know. (Chorus) Anaheim, our Anaheim, What joys and wealth you yield; Love gave you your name, our nation's shield, Our Anaheim, our own Anaheim. 2. Let all the nation know this home, This spot of green and gold; This paradise through which to roam Of our bills of wealth untold. 3. Make ready for the throngs to come, Throw wide our gates like Rome And each dear heart, just make things hum For Anaheim, our Anaheim, our home.—A. F. Fishering. R. F. D. 2, Box 141. Anaheim. 1. City of homes, the vision of your founding, Has stood the acid test of time; Fair homes arise in beautiful surroundings, In Anaheim, dear Anaheim. 2. Spirit of progress, from your green groves sending Golden argosy to your busy mart; Spirit of commerce, your fortune lending Civic beauty to the path of Art. 3. Fair is your past, fairer is your present, Your future faces the ascending climb; May your progress be profitable and pleasant, Oh, Anaheim, dear Anaheim. (Chorus) Fairest city in this pleasant clime, Oh, Anaheim, dear Anaheim.—Mrs. John M. Robertson, Buena Park. There is a town we love the best, It's Anaheim, our Anaheim; Above them all she stands the test, Anaheim, our Anaheim. There may be others twice as large, Whose gold and land's a greater charge; But none can e'er the glow outshine Of Anaheim, our Anaheim. 2. We love her homes, her streets and stores, Anaheim, our Anaheim; There's welcome waiting at her doors Anaheim, our Anahelm. You may come once, then go away, But we know you'll return to stay And be content to spend your time With us in our dear Anaheim.—Mrs. F. A. Murch, 420 E. Adele-st. 1. Let us sing a glad song Of the place that we love In this beautiful Southern clime It's the place where we dwell And we all love to tell Of the glories of Anaheim. 2. It's a wonderful city Built right in the heart funds or employees, Deputy Dot. Atty. D. G. Wettlin said today. The court reversed the repeated decision of the appellate division that the increase for the four-year term beginning Jan. 1 was constitutional. Such a reversal is the only immediate means whereby county officials can obtain help to handle the additional burden put upon them by the Wright act, Wettlin explained. A constitutional amendment would take time. The Wright act transferred from Federal officials much of the work of enforcing prohibition, enabling county officials to enter incorporated communities for the first time. Bound up with liquor prosecution is that of poolrooms, illegal public dance halls and other resorts of crime. Six out of seven of the supreme court justices voted against the plan to reverse the repeated decision of the appellate courts that higher emolument for the four-year term beginning on Jan. 1, and more help was constitutional. If all three of the justices-elect, as well as the seventh member who did not previously vote, favor the change, it will be made. VETO PENSION OF VET. AT HOSPITAL News that his hopes of obtaining $72 instead of $50 per month in pension money had been blasted was not pleasant to John Conrad today. The Anahelmer is at the County Hospital with his aged wife because of approaching senile dementia. He is blind in one eye and his wife in both. The bill providing for higher pensions for Civil and Spanish war veterans was vetoed by President Harding. But they are happy. They have been assigned a cottage and she is looking after him. He is 81. PLAN TO CURB MOB IN ATTACK CASE MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 4.—Planning to release a negro, arrested last night on suspicion of an attack on a white woman, police today sought to curb any mob violence that might break out. Officers declared that the negro under arrest proved an alibi. PIPE COMPANY INCORPORATES The California Pipe & Steel Products Co. of Santa Ana field incorporation articles today at Santa Ana. Its capital is $25,000, of which $500 has been paid in. Angelenos and Santa Anas compose it. The company will manufacture and sell as well as repair and build ferreous and non-ferreous products. It Pays to Advertise in the Orange County Plain Dealer. "kick" from this beveridge. Circulars have been received by many Americans, offering for $1 sufficient powder for three gallons of "wine." BABY KILLED AND FATHER INJURED Peter O'Rourke, wellknown in Anaheim, was seriously injured and his two-year-old son, Ray, was killed in an auto wreck near Marlicopa, according to a telephone message receive here early today. He is in a Taft hospital badly crushed and with one leg fractured. Mrs. Emma O'Rourke, his mother, and Dan, his brother, of 323 E. Alberta-st, left at once for his bedside. Mrs. Lee Elcholtz and Miss Vera O'Rourke are sisters of the injured. The Peter O'Rourke family spent Christmas wiqn the Anaheim relatives. Details are lacking and it is not known how the accident occurred. The phone message did not say whether there were others in the O'Rourke car. O'Rourke is known to have made frequent trips between Bakersfield and Marlicopa. He was also in practice of taking the baby with him on short drives. MOTHER OF LOCAL REALTY MAN DIES Mrs. Lavina A. Stewart, mother of James E. Stewart, of 117 S. Kroog-est died yesterday morning about 1:45 after a two weeks' illness. Mr. Stewart her only surviving child, A sister, Mrs. Thomas, resides in Ontario, where the funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Episcopal church with the rector of the church officializing. Interment will be in the Ontario cemetery. Mrs. Stewart was a native of Connecticut, but has resided for many years with her son in Anaheim. She was aged 72 years. ILL IN HOSPITAL Mrs. G. F. Walker, of La Habra, was brought into the Seale ambulance to the Fullerton hospital early today for an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Walker is well known in the La Habra community and her friends anxiously await good news from her bedside. Nearly $10,000 Loss in Fires Here Last Year Damage from fires in Anaheim last year totalled $9,582.19, according to the annual report of Secretary Frank Tausch of the fire department. The most costly fire was a $3,000 blaze in the Fairland theater and the next was a $2,700 conflagration destroying a garage belonging to Mrs. Eva Boyd. The report follows: DATE PLACE ORIGIN DAMAGE 1-4 Elks Hall Stove pipe $1,000.00 1-11 Olive Bridge Trash 2-2 W. Tadlock Auto Explosion $1,500.00 2-11 Overland Car Unknown 2-20 False Alarm 3-31 High School 5-3 Backs & Terry Gas Heater 101.49 5-5 Garden Grove Ware houses 5-13 Fairyland Theater Film Explosion 3,000.00 6-5 R. L. Griggs Garage Auto Explosion 700.00 6-12 Auto 7-29 Hay Stack 7-1 Dr. Harvey house Wiring 7-6 Mexican house 7-15 Walter Ross Wiring 28.70 8-5 Dr. Shipley Trash 2.00 8-14 False Alarm 8-19 Eva Boyd Garage Unknown 2,700.00 8-30 Auto 9-3 Tru-Will Court Wafer Heater 75.00 9-16 Garden Grove Bakery Business Block 10-3 Olive Bridge Trash 10-28 Hay Stack 11-20 R. B. Jensen Electric Iron 25.00 11-22 Anaheim E. Shop Electric Washer 11-22 Truck 11-23 E L. Anderson Unknown 12-5 Mattoon Garage Unknown 12-6 Telephone wires Torch 12-9 Sugar Factory Unknown 12-10 Colonial Apt. Electric Iron 450.00 12-12 Auto 958.19 10-6 Wilke Tract Unknown Total damage during the year $9,582.19 BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY ON ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR BOGE CRASH HUNT DEAD PINNED BY WRECKAGE IN TORRENT KELSO, Wash., Jan. 4—Eighty are believed to have met death in the collapse of a suspension bridge over the Cowlitz river here last night, and today the sorrowing relatives and friends of the disaster victims and municipal authorities are dragging the stream for bodies. In total darkness all through last night the efforts of rescue and recovery went forward, but so great was the handicap that virtually none was saved except by individual effort. Of the 1500 people on the suspension bridge when the supporting cable snapped one man is dead as a result of injuries suffered when two giant timbers crushed him in their fall, another is near death in a local hospital and scores are believed to have been drowned, their bodies still imprisoned in the wreckage of the fallen bridge or perhaps carried down by the rushing current into the Columbia river. G. O. McDonald died early today in a hospital. THREE L· A. POISON DEATHS ARE PROBED LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4—Mysterious deaths, believed due to poison, today were under investigation. Only one of the men has been positively identified. He is William Henry Blaisedell, oil operator, found dead on the floor of his apartment, 1657 West Twenty-fourth street. The second victim is believed to be Jim Johnson. He was found in a cheap lodging house at 144 South Main-st. The third man, as yet unidentified, was found at 849 South Hope-st. KNEW VICTIMS OF BRIDGE COLLAPSE Among those missing in the Kelso, Wash., bridge disaster, as reported in today's dispatches, were Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Huntington, Lloyd Huntington and the children of Fred Huntington, all of Kelso, and all of whom are well known by Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Ballou, of West Center-st. Mr. Lloyd Huntington is a business associate of Mrs. Ballou's brother-in-law, J. F. Miller, in a motor transportation firm. The Ballou visited their relatives in Kelso three years ago and were on the bridge during a terrifying ice jam, which crushed thousands of dollars worth of rafts and logs belonging to a large lumber company. EICHOLTZ RECOVERS MORE STOLEN LOOT Lee Eicholtz, of Boston Bakery, has recovered a dinner ring taken by burglaries about two months ago. Last week he received a golf knife from Los Angeles police. The ring was found at a pawn shop where Cushing, youth held for a number of burglaries in Orange-co, was taken by a detective after Eicholz had "tipped" the official. Cushing's partner got away and is believed to have disposed of considerable loot at Frisco pawnshops. SIMPLE ASSAULT GORTHY VERDICT Simple assault was the verdict brot in this afternoon in the case of C. E. Gorthy, prosecuted for attack with a Mexican J. M. Sylvas. DEATHS ARE PROBED LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4.—Mysterious deaths, believed due to poison, today were under investigation. Only one of the men has been positively identified. He is William Henry Blaisedell, oil operator, found dead on the floor of his apartment, 1657 West Twenty-fourth street. The second victim is believed to be Jim Johnson. He was found in a cheap lodging house at 144 South Main-st. The third man, as yet unidentified, was found at 849 South Hope-st, and indications point to death by poisoning. Blaisedell wore $5000 worth of jewelry. Friends can advance no theory for his desire to take his life. A woman's glove and an eyedropper such as are frequently used by dope addicts, and a note signed "Viola," comprise the clews the police have to the identity of "Jim Johnson," who was found dead in the South Main-st hotel. He arrived there with two men who registered as Jack Allen and George Hague. The glove, a gray suede one, was found on the dresser. Beneath it was a spoon, which had been burnt over a flame in the manner of dope addicts who "cook" the narcotic. Beside it was a medicine dropper. The note read: "Dear Ben—So sorry to have missed you. I will be here Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Viola." BONAR LAW WILL QUIT CONFERENCE PARIS, Jan. 4.—The Canadian delegation attending the premiers' conference today proposed a 10,000,000-000 marks international loan; the object of which was to stabilize the German mark and to make it possible for the German government to pay reparations. Premier Bonar Law has decided to end useless discussion at the allied reparations conference and return to London this evening, according to members of the British delegation. The premiers' parley was declared by observers, delegates and the French press to be in state of hopeless deadlock. Delegates lunched with President Millerand at the Elyssee, after which discussions in a last effort to reconcile French and British views on collection of reparations were to be resumed. British experts spent practically all night working out details of Bonar Law's reply to Polneare, who yesterday insisted upon the French plan of "guarantees," which Great Britain considers coercive. CREDIT BUREAU MEETS Credit Bureau of Fullerton C. of C. meets tomorrow night. It is planned to complete the organization of a credit department for the county; it was announced today by A. Bauer secretary Represe- SIMPLE ASSAULT GORTHY VERDICT Simple assault was the verdict brot in this afternoon in the case of C. E. Gorthy, prosecuted for attack with a pitchfork on a Mexican, J. M. Sylvas. Both are of Cypress. Allen argued that Sylvas knew of Gorthy's temper and presumed upon it to torment him. Gorthy tried to attack Sylvas after the latter had sworn at him in an altercation over the roaming at large of Sylvas' cattle. The two had words three or four weeks before, and Sylvas then had struck Gorthy. Attorney Allen said. Gorthy, a tall, slim rancher, well-dressed, had plenty of sympathizers in court. JURY DISAGREES IN TOBACCO SALE CASE Jurors failed to agree yesterday at trial of Julius Nassatir, tobacco dealer of Brea, charged with selling to minors. Ray Robertson and Floyd Hillern, alleged "hoboes", were sentenced to 30 days each in the county jail. PETITION TO SET ASIDE ORDER Petition for an order to set aside the homestead and certain exempt property of the estate of the late W. E. Ward was filed today by attorneys for Leonore M. Ward. The petition follows the inventory and appraisement made on Dec. 12 last. The real estate in question is a lot valued at $7,000 in the Park Tract Addition, Santa Ana. TAKES VICTIM TO HOSPITAL The W. S. Huddle ambulance was called yesterday to remove D. A. Datzman, of Los Angeles, to the Golden State hospital. Mr. Datzman was suffering with cuts and bruises received when his automobile struck, the rear of a truck, which he attempted to pass about a half mile this side of Buena Park. CREDIT BUREAU MEETS Credit Bureau of Pullerton C. of C. meets tomorrow night. It is planned to complete the organization of a credit department for the county, it was announced today by G. A. Raymer, secretary. Representatives from all parts of the county are expected to be present. DIVORCE BY DEFAULT An order to enter default was issued today by the superior court in the case of Ina Pearl Richardson vs Ira A. Richardson. The order prevents Richardson from answering the charges. If you need a new ledger, cash book, journal or day book, you can get it at the Bigelow Book and Stationery store, 105 Emily st. WHY IS THIS WRONG? How is the owner of this auto inviting an accident? The answer will be found among today's want ads. (Copyright, 1923, Associated Editors)