oc-plain-dealer 1923-01-24

WHEN THRU WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHAM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE COUNTY. PLAIN LEADING NE VOL. XXVI—NO. 137 VALUABLE JEWELS IN TWO SANTA ANA HOUSE BURGLARIES Two burglaries involving the loss of several hundred dollars' worth of jewelry and other valuables were reported to City Marshal Claude Rogers of Santa Ana last night. KNIFE WOUND FOUR INCHES DEEP MADE IN LA HABRA FIGHT Magdaleno Agullar of La Habra might be a dead man today if the knife stuck four inches into his back had been turned at a slightly different angle. As it was he received an ugly cut. He wanted to fight his opponent with his hands, he told Supt. Harry E. Zalser of the County Hospital, but the other man pulled a knife and stabbed him as he turned. The attack took place yesterday afternoon on the La Habra streets, and Agullar was given first aid by Dr. E. S. Boice. He will recover. Agullar had been in La Habra only a few days and didn't know the name of his assailant. The victims were H. E. Yost of 2333 N. Main-st. and R. C. Best of 512 Vance-st., whose houses were entered in the early night hours. The robbery of Yost's house took place between 5:45 and 6:15 o'clock, entrance being effected with a pass key thru the front door. The articles taken were: Opal and diamond ring, small diamond ring, platinum setting, filligree setting; brown stole Martin neck piece, whole Marlin pelt, unlined, and foot; $45; large cameo pin, gold filigree work clasp broken off; white ivory jewel case containing small white ivory elephant, coral set finger ring, lavallier with small pearl setting and fine gold chain; square gold bracelet, initials MEC engraved on it; two small unset cames; ruby white gold set ring; black purse, lady's, with gold edges, black satin and taffeta checkerboard; black seal bill folder, gold edges, Harold E. Yost engraved on inside in gold; small gold pencll, small comb, silver Mrs. Nolan To Go SAN FRANCISCO California's finest gressman pack paratory to go today. She is Mrs. widow of the John I. Nolan whom the vote day from a file dates to fill b vacant place. Mrs. Nolan platform prom the policies of was labor's sp house of repre Mrs. Nolan can, received win G. Bath next with 11,0 PART OF BRING Jacob Yeager rested last night transporting liquefied with whiskey this morning be entered a plea of $150. MOVIE LABORATORY DESTROYED BY FIRE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24.—Endangering the lives of three persons who were nearly caught in the flames, a spectacular fire early today swept through the film laboratories of the oldest and most historic motion picture studio in the West, the Fine Arts Productions, at 4500 Sunset boulevard, and was outgrown only after a stubborn fight of several hours by six Los Angeles fire companies. Eating its way through a large stock of film materials and several pictures being developed, the blaze caused a loss of $150,000 in uncompleted films and approximately $50,000 loss was sustained in the destruction of the laboratory and equipment, according to Max Dedrich, president of the Fine Arts company. PROPOSED PLAN TO WIDEN ROAD 20 FT. What do you make of the following letter received today by Simpson Realty Co., from the Haas Realty Co., Wm. C. Kleim, manager, 201 Haas-bldg., Los Angeles. "Gentlemen: What is your opinion of the necessity of the proposed widening of the county boulevard 20 feet? "We understand the groves are to be assessed $10 per acre. Is this not a bad time to start an agitation of this kind?" G. M. Simpson stated the proposed move was news to him and was decidedly of the opinion that $100 per acre would be too much of a tax. U. S. ATTY. BURKE SPEAKS TO ROTARY The danger of the narcotic situation was discussed at length today before Fullerton Rotarians at Hotel California, by U. S. Dist. Atty. Joe Burke, of Los Angeles, who told of the toll in wrecked lives. He appealed to Rotarians to use their support in helping to stamp out the evil, and was given a rising vote of assurance that they would co- setting, fillgree setting; brown stole Martin neck piece, whole Martin peit, unlined, and foot; $45; large cameo pin, gold filigree work clasp broken off; white ivory jewel case containing small white ivory elephant, coral set finger ring, lavalier with small pearl setting and fine gold chain; square gold bracelet, initials MEC engraved on it; two small unset camoes; ruby white gold set ring; black purse, lady's, with gold edges, black satin and taffeta checkerboard; black seal bill folder, gold edges, Harold E. Yost engraved on inside in gold; small gold pencl, small conb, silver edge initials H E Y; 24 piece string white pearls, $20. Best's house was also entered by a pass key at the front door. The articles missing were: 22-callibre Colk's automatic, $27; 45 D revolver, Colts, $25; street car change $10; fur neck piece, $115; string of pearls $45; leather handbag, $25; lavaller, $20; earrings, $20; necklace, $20; cigarette holder, Japanese style, $8. U. S. WILL NOT CALL ECONOMIC PARLEY WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. — The United States government will not take any steps at this time toward the calling of an international economic conference because it believes such a parley would be foredoomed to failure and could only result in further complicating disordered world affairs. This was made plain today in the highest administration circles, in connection with reports from Rome and Berlin that Italy is about to appeal to the American government to inaugurate such a conference. 28 NEW WEELS STARTED Oil field operations reported the week ending Jan. 20, show 28 new wells started, compared with 40 previous week. The total new wells this year is 95, compared with 69 same date last year. Teets for water shut-off 34, compared with 19 preceding week. Total to date this year 44; total to same date last year 52. Abandonments 7, compared with 4 preceding week. Total to date this year 11, total to same date last year 36. VERDICT HEART TROUBLE A coroner's July returned a verdict that Juan Bravo, 32, came to his death from natural causes as the result of heart trouble at an inquest today at McAulay funeral parlors. Bravo was found dead in bed yesterday morning at La Habra. He has a family in Mexico and had been here about six months. Interment was this afternoon in Anaheim cemetery. TWO DIE IN AUTO CRASH SANTA CRUZ, Cal., Jan. 24 — Fred T. Brown, 5240 Thomas-st, Oakland, PART OF BRING Jacob Yeager rested last night transporting liquefied in his possession with whiskey this morning he entered a plea of $150. Merrill Golden were arraigned on charges against them in the county jail. W. Ducharne arraigned on charge and sentenced to county jail, then pended on condi-tion. MANY SLAY ITALI LONDON, Jan have been killed lent fighting bet and Socialists in said a Rome disguise News this afternoon when the Reprisals for the ber. DARK CLO LEAVE Anabeim, Yorba received only a 24 hours endin Fullerton appear than most scottish inch. The rainfall is usual of delaying days, and interruptions have a trace of ram d keep them so. DUKE OF W LONDON, Jan of the duke of Y King George, to Bowes-Lyon will according to a ment at Buckingham. MANY DE BUIL BERLIN, Jan ployes of the Berkshire killed today while stone material crushed four stories of it to announce U. S. ATTY. BURKE SPEAKS TO ROTARY The danger of the narcotic situation was discussed at length today before Fullerton Rotarians at Hotel California, by U. S. Dist. Atty. Joe Burke, of Los Angeles, who told of the toll in wrecked lives. He appealed to Rotarians to use their support in helping to stamp out the evil, and was given a rising vote of assurance that they would cooperate. A song program was given. There were about 50 present. ONE TO 14 YEARS ON MURDER VERDICT Pete Arvisu and Albert Rizzo will receive one to 14 years for assault with attempt to commit robbery at Tony's Cafe, Santa Ana, on Nov. 17, when they are sentenced Friday morning. Pablo Sanchez, a dishwasher, was shot during the affair, but not seriously. The jury was out until nine o'clock last night on the case. RIVER PACT BEFORE ARIZ. LEGISLATURE PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 24.—The question of ratification of the interstate Colorado river pact was brought before the Arizona legislature today by Governor W. P. Hunt in person. He recommended neither ratification nor rejection. BUILDING PERMITS H. R. Havighorst, frame residence and garage at 311 No. Frauline-st. Cost $400. B. F. Wilson, frame residence at 127 So. Cherry-st. Cost $4000. T. A. Williams, frame residence and garage at 522 So. Palm-st. Cost $4000. B. Mougue, garage at 910 W. Center-st. Cost $125. E. E. Smith, frame residence and garage at 110 So. Walnut-st. Cost $3800. THE THERMOMETER Maximum 52 at 2 p.m. Minimum 50 at 8:30 a.m. VERDICT HEART TROUBLE A coroner's july returned a verdict that Juan Bravo, 32, came to his death from natural causes as the result of heart trouble at an inquest today at McAulay funeral parlors. Bravo was found dead in bed yesterday morning at La Habra. He has a family in Mexico and had been here about six months. Interment was this afternoon in Anaheim cemetery. TWO DIE IN AUTO CRASH SANTA CRUZ, Cal., Jan. 24—Fred T. Brown, 5240 Thomas-st, Oakland, died at the Hanley hospital here early today from injuries received in an automobile wreck last night in which Byron T. Patton of Fresno, Cal., also lost his life. BANDIT ROBS 3 STATIONS LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24—Three Standard Oil service stations within a radius of a mile were held up in quick succession early today by a lone bandit. He secured $100 in cash from the attendants. HOLDING CO. INCORPORATES Articles of incorporation of the Huntington Beach Holding Co. were filed today with the county clerk. The capital mentioned is $150,000, of which $2.50 paid in. The main office is in Los Angeles. NEW BABIES AT RETREAT The Retreat is housing three mothers and their new babies all of whom arrived less than one week ago. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Harp, of Fullerton are parents of a daughter, weighing 6 1-2 pounds, Jan. 18; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Birth of Brea, a boy, on Jan. 19, who weighed 7 pounds, and on Jan. 22, a nine pound girl came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wright, of Anaheim. The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hawkins, of Buena Park is still under the care of the Retreat here, he has been for two months. ANNUAL Y. M. C. A. MEETING The annual meeting of the Fullerton Y. M. C. A.'s was held last night at Fullerton H. C. cafeteria, there being a large attendance despite the inclement weather. Robert H. Gosom, secretary at Long Beach, was the principal speaker. There was also an elaborate program participated in by the Fullerton Hi-Y Club, who gave the induction ceremony. A banquet was served. BERLIN, Jan. ployes of the Best killed today while stone material crushed and scored estimates by police roll from 15 to 18. A huge crane blocks of stone for on two new stricly building broke. HEAD HURT MOTO James Winshire received a hurt brot to the Anale afternoon for emergen when his car sitte at No.Lemon-st way. He was the injuries feeding A woman in the scratch across the were badly damaged. CUPID'S HI M'ARTHUR, the smallest court marriage license year. Thirty-six riages were performed by B.Taylor, veteriaster. STORMS WASHINGTON tire southeastern try was swept thru rain and sleet unabated until weather bureau center of the stern part of Norr SCHNEIDER Ed Schneider attention today after having cut saw at the City AIN DEALING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1923 Mrs. Nolan Prepares To Go To Congress SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24.—California's first woman congressman packed her trunks preparatory to going to Washington today. She is Mrs. Mao Ella Nolan, widow of the late Congressman John I. Nolan of San Francisco, whom the voters selected yesterday from a field of seven candidates to fill her dead husband's vacant place. Mrs. Nolan was selected on 4 platform promising to carry out the policies of her husband, who was labor's spokesman in the house of representatives. Mrs. Nolan, who is a Republican, received 13,440 votes. Edwin G. Bath, Republican, was next with 11,069 votes. PART OF BOTTLE BRINGS $150 FINE Jacob Yeager of Fullerton was arrested last night on the charge of transporting liquor, a bottle being found in his possession partially filled with whiskey. He was arraigned this morning before Judge French, entered a plea of guilty and was fined $150. INJURED IN HELD FOR COAL BARONS HURL DEFI AT FRENCH MAYENCE, Jan. 24.—"I am a German. I know only the German laws and I obey the German laws," declared Fritz Thyssen, German coal operator, when arraigned today before a French military tribunal charged with disobedience. Thyssen made a dramatic address to the court, concluding: "I will never be a traitor to my fatherland." Thyssen is the son of August Thyssen, owner of a chain of coal mines and iron and steel mills in LESSOR OIL CO. TO RECIN DRILLING AT PART OF BOTTLE BRINGS $150 FINE Jacob Yeager of Fullerton was arrested last night on the charge of transporting liquor, a bottle being found in his possession partially filled with whiskey. He was arraigned this morning before Judge French, entered a plea of guilty and was fined $150. Merrill Golden and Ed Masters were arraigned on the charge of riding a train without having paid fare, Golden having run short of gold. They were sentenced to 30 days each in the county jail. W. Ducharne and S. Morris were arraigned on charges of vagrancy, and sentenced to 30 days each in the county jail, the sentence being suspended on condition they get out of town. MANY SLAIN IN ITALIAN BATTLES LONDON, Jan. 24.—Many persons have been killed and wounded an violent fighting between Italian Fascist and Socialists in several Italian cities, said a Rome dispatch to the Evening News this afternoon. The trouble began when the Fascist began to levy reprisals for the murder of a member. DARK CLOUDS ONLY LEAVE RAIN TRACE Anaheim, Yorba Linda and Placentia received only a trace of rain in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. today. Fullerton appeared to far better than most sections with .15 of an inch. The rainfall is having the effect as usual of delaying picking for a few days, and interrupting packing. The orchards have been kept damp, and a trace of rain daily will continue to keep them so. DUKE OF YORK TO WED APRIL 25 LONDON, Jan. 24.—The wedding of the duke of York, youngest son of King George, to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon will take place April 25, according to a tentative announcement at Buckingham palace today. MANY DEAD IN BUILDING CRASH BERLIN, Jan. 24.—Ten to 18 employees of the Berliner Tageblatt were killed today when huge blocks of stone material crushed down through four stories of the building, according to announcement by the man- MAYENCE, Jan. 24.—"I am a German. I know only the German laws and I obey the German laws," declared Fritz Thyssen, German coal operator, when arraigned today before a French military tribunal charged with disobedience. Thyssen made a dramatic address to the court, concluding: "I will never be a traitor to my fatherland." Thyssen is the son of August Thyssen, owner of a chain of coal mines and iron and steel mills in the Rhine land and Ruhr. He and five other German mine directors were arrested on Saturday and brought here for trial. They had been ordered to work their mines to full capacity, turning over the coal to the French, but refused. At the opening of the trial there was much wrangling over the competency of the court to try the defendants. Dr. Grim, attorney for Thyssen, declared the military tribunal was without jurisdiction and attacked the whole procedure. Dr. Grim's objections were overruled by the president of the court and the proceedings continued. Thyssen was the first witness called. A detachment of French infantry with bayonets fixed to their rifles guarded the court where the trials were conducted. M. Baden, the French prosecutor in outlining the military's case against the defendants, asked that fines be imposed. The defense began this afternoon. Dr. Grim, attorney for the defendants, opened the courtmartial with his protest that the French court was incompetent to try the case and was overruled. Thyssen was then put on the stand. All the prisoners were given an opportunity to address the court. They followed the lead of Herr Thyssen, pleading their inability to obey the French because they were German subjects bound by German law. EVANGELICAL S. S. ADDS CLASS ROOMS Salem Evangelical church has been undergoing remodeling activities recently, to provide for eight new classrooms in the Sunday school. With a membership of 180 and steadily growing, the demand for additional class facilities is provided with building a balcony in the auditorium and conveniently dividing it into needed spaces. W. C. Mauerhan, an enthusiastic member of the church and a booster in general, says he can see the need in the near future of a larger building and increased facilities in every department, for the church membership, as well as the Sunday school is growing rapidly. LESSOR OIL CO. TO BEGIN DRILLING AT HANSEN BY MAR. 31 G. de Brettville, in charge of the Lessor Oil Co., which has had an oil lease in the Hansen district near Cypress for some time with contract which called for drilling to begin by this date, met about 30 stockholders yesterday afternoon for extension of initial drilling time. Stockholders agreed to extend the date to March 31, upon the promise of decided activity by that time. The derrick has been completed for some time, but other difficulties prevented drilling. SURGICAL PATIENT Mrs. William Abplanalp, of near Cypress, is a patient in the local sanitarium where an operation for removal of cancer was performed today. She is resting well as could be expected this afternoon. HI-Y CLUB WILL ENTERTAIN DADS Anahiem Hi-Y club, in program of mutual development and helpfulness, will entertain tonight at the Y. M. C. A. building the Junior Hi-Y club and the fathers of the boys of both clubs. A splendid program has been arranged by the program committee assisted by Mr. A. Coons, the leader of the club, and a splendid time is anticipated. Ladies of the Presbyterian chirch, with Mrs. Spencer in charge, are preparing dinner. The fun will begin at 6:30 p.m. and in addition to the program of toasts by the men and the boys, the community singing and other stunts, Rev. E. M. Bollen of the Fullerton Baptist church will speak on the topic: "From Dadville to Boytown". ESCAPES INJURIES WHEN CAR UPSETS The car of F. G. Sanchez of Pasadena was struck yesterday afternoon and overturned at the intersection of Center and Philadelphia-sts, by a Chevrolet owned by E. M. Schlotter MANY DEAD IN BUILDING CRASH BERLIN, Jan. 24.—Ten to 18 employees of the Berliner Tageblatt were killed today when huge blocks of stone material crashed down through four stories of the building, according to announcement by the management. The dead included several women. Sixteen persons were severely injured and scores slightly. Earlier estimates by police placed the death roll from 15 to 50. A huge crane, swinging heavy blocks of stone for construction work on two new stries atop the Tageblat building broke. HEAD HURT WHEN MOTORS COLLIDE James Winburner of Santa Ana received a hurt on the head and was brot to the Anabelm sanitation this afternoon for emergency examination when his car is loaded into another car at No. Lemon-st and the State highway. He was the only one receiving injuries needing surgical attention. A woman in the other car received a scratch across the nose. Both cars were badly damaged. CUPID'S HEADQUARTERS M. ARTHUR, Jan. 24.—In Vinton, the smallest county in the state, 110 marriage licenses were issued last year. Tirty-six of the resulting marriages were performed by Dr. Charles B. Taylor, veteran Presbyterian minister. STORMS SWEEP EAST WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—The entire southeastern section of the country was swept this morning by heavy rain and sleet which will continue unabated until late tonight, the weather bureau said today. The center of the storm is over the eastern part of North Carolina. SCHNEIDER'S HAND CUT Ed Schneider was given surgical attention today at the Sanitarium after having cut his hand with a meat saw at the City Meat Marke. BOWES-Lyon will take place April 25, according to a tentative announcement at Buckingham palace today. MANY DEAD IN BUILDING CRASH BERLIN, Jan. 24.—Ten to 18 employees of the Berliner Tageblatt were killed today when huge blocks of stone material crashed down through four stories of the building, according to announcement by the management. The dead included several women. Sixteen persons were severely injured and scores slightly. Earlier estimates by police-placed the death roll from 15 to 50. A huge crane, swinging heavy blocks of stone for construction work on two new stries atop the Tageblat building broke. HEAD HURT WHEN MOTORS COLLIDE James Winburner of Santa Ana received a hurt on the head and was brot to the Anabelm sanitation this afternoon for emergency examination when his car is loaded into another car at No. Lemon-st and the State highway. He was the only one receiving injuries needing surgical attention. A woman in the other car received a scratch across the nose. Both cars were badly damaged. CUPID'S HEADQUARTERS M. ARTHUR, Jan. 24.—In Vinton, the smallest county in the state, 110 marriage licenses were issued last year. Tirty-six of the resulting marriages were performed by Dr. Charles B. Taylor, veteran Presbyterian minister. STORMS SWEEP EAST WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—The entire southeastern section of the country was swept this morning by heavy rain and sleet which will continue unabated until late tonight, the weather bureau said today. The center of the storm is over the eastern part of North Carolina. SCHNEIDER'S HAND CUT Ed Schneider was given surgical attention today at the Sanitarium after having cut his hand with a meat saw at the City Meat Marke. TURKS MOBILIZING IN CAPITAL CITY LONDON, Jan. 24.—The Turks have begun to mobilize at Constantinople, according to semi-official reports received here today. Turkish military preparations for renewal of war, which have been under way for some time, are said to have been hastened by the new crisis in the Near East peace conference at Lausanne. DEATH FREES MAN IN 'LOVE BUY' CASE OAKLAND, Jan. 24.—Death today completed the separation of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Kendrick, who were in the limelight when the wife sued Mrs. Edith Wakefield Spreckles for $25,000, alleging that the rich woman had tried to "buy" Kendrick, Mrs. Kendrick, long ill, died. She was 25 years old and a mother. NO SOLUTION OF MYSTERY No solution of the mystery of the abandoned baby, whose charred body was found in a Capistrano garage, had been reched today by Sheriff Sam Jernigan and Coroner Charles D. Brown. The body had been taken out with waste paper and was half burned before it was discovered. PUTS BAG IN WRONG CAR F. H. Fackler of 330 So. Los Angeles-st., this morning reported to the local police that he had lost a small black handbag, containing a catalogue, blue prints and other things of value. He said he put the bag into the wrong car and didn't notice the difference until the other car was gone. Day by day in every way Are-Bee is getting better and better. Plain Dealer Want Ads Get Results ESCAPES INJURIES WHEN CAR UPSETS The car of F. G. Sanchez of Pasadena was struck yesterday afternoon and overturned at the intersection of Center and Philadelphia-st., by a Chevrolet owned by E. M. Schlotter of Anaheim. No one was injured, and neither car badly damaged. An accident was reported to the police in which a Nash car owned by W. J. Elliott of East Center-st, and parked on Lemon-st, was struck by a Paige car owned by V. L. Yorba, knocked across the street and over the curb. No one was reported injured." The car was badly "bunged up." BILL PROVIDES FOR DELIVERY OF DOLLARS WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—Responding to requests from numerous western bankers that the treasury supply them standard silver dollars, Senator Smoot (Utah) has introduced a bill providing an appropriation which will enable the treasury to send to banks requesting the same, standard silver dollars in reasonable amounts, the treasury to pay the charges from the nearest federal reserve bank or United tSates mint or assay offices. This practice was suspended by the treasury in the interest of economy several years ago, no appropriation being made by congress to enable the treasury to prepay such charges. 36-YEAR-OLD BREACH HEALED IN MEETING EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill., Jan. 24.—Mayor M. M. Stephens of this city and Alexander Flannigan healed a breach that has existed between them for 36 years when they met at a Democratic political gathering." "Stephens is the only man who can win at the next election." Flannigan said after shaking hands with his former enquiry. Neither had spoken to each other since 1887 when Stephens, as mayor, brought suit against Flannigan as city treasurer, for an alleged shortage. ealer ANGE COUNTY 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 CD DRIVER FOR CRASH H. W. MAYNE TAKEN FROM HOSPITAL TO CO. JAIL A serious accident took place last evening on the County Highway east of the West Chapman street bridge. H. M. Mayne, driver of a Ford car received a bad gash in the forehead and was locked up, after leaving the County Hospital. The Ford was wrecked. An oil truck and trailer driven by G. E. Murch of the Anaheim vicinity was going west and the Ford east. Mayne drove to the wrong side of the road, and the truck was overturned. Up to noon today no complaint had been filed against Mayne, but filling this afternoon was anticipated, on the charge of reckless driving, according to Sheriff Sam Jernigan. DIST. ATTY. NELSON MAY DROP ACTIONS AGAINST CHIROS Orange-co., may dismiss further prosecution of chiropractors for practicing without licenses, taking the cue from Ventura-co. to whose Su- gash in the forehead and was locked up, after leaving the County Hospital. The Ford was wrecked. An oil truck and trailer driven by G. E. Murch of the Anaheim vicinity was going west and the Ford east. Mayne drove to the wrong side of the road, and the truck was overturned. Up to noon today no complaint had been filed against Mayne, but filling this afternoon was anticipated, on the charge of reckless driving, according to Sheriff Sam Jernigan. Deputy Sheriff F. R. Stewart reported the accident for Murch and brought Mayne to the jail. FARRAR'S MOTHER DEAD IN NEW YORK NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—Mrs. Sidney Farrar, mother of Geraldine Farrar, opera and screen star, died early today in her Riverside drive apartment after an illness of several weeks. Pneumonia developed two weeks ago and with chronic heart disease hastened her death. LECTURE COURSE ON SALESMANSHIP The Merchants' Association of Anaheim is expecting a big treat next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights when George Wessells of Los Angeles, is to give three lectures at the local high school auditorium on salesmanship and business efficiency. O. H. Renner, president announced today. All members of the Association who have subscribed to the fund to bring Mr. Wessels here are eligible to attend, and bring their employees. Mr. Wessels comes highly recommended, being much sought after in the larger coast cities to put "pep" into the sales people, it is said. Bank employees and atuomobile salesmen can also join by signifying their desire to Mr. Renner, or to the secretary of the Association, it is announced. TWO AUTO STAGE PASSENGERS ROBBED LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24.—Taking charge of a Los Angeles-Culver City stage, three bandits, riding as passengers, held up the stage driver and two fellow passengers and then drove their victims back to Los Angeles early today. According to the two men, they took the stage at the corner of Third and Broadway for Culver City. Arriving there, they say that the other three passenger drew guns and took $6 from Wenst and some valuable papers from Carner. The driver was also relieved of some cash, they said. AMERICANS AND JARS DIST. ATTY. NELSON MAY DROP ACTIONS AGAINST CHIROS Orange-co. may dismiss further prosecution of chiropractors for practicing without licenses, taking the cue from Ventura-co to whose Superior Court the State Medical Board recommended that prosecution of existing cases be dropped, pending the appointment of the state board of chiropractic examiners. Deputy Dist. Atty. C. N. Mozley intimated as much today, but said no action yet had been taken. Mozley admitted, however, that repeated continuations and re-continuations were designed to give alleged licenseless practitioners the benefit of the proposition voted at the last election in favor of a separate examining board. March 21-22 was set for the case of the People vs. Gatzlaf. The Gatzlaf, husband and wife, are unlicensed chiropractors. If the state chiropractic board has been appointed prosecution will not go on, it is expected. Other similar prosecutions have gradually been dismissed or otherwise disposed of, and no new cases have come up. REPEATED DRUNKEN SPREES ASSERTED Repeated drunken sprees in the course of which she was abandoned for weeks or months at a time are charged by Ethyl C. Ryan in a complaint for divorce filed today against James A. Ryan. The allied deserts left her with no means of support and caused great embarrassment, says the plaintiff. They took place in September 1918. May 1920 and August 1922, among other periods. On this last occasion Ryan, while not himself, presented no-fund checks and was locked up for 10 days in the Pomona Riverside jails. Ryan made promises of reform after each spree, but failed to keep his promises, says the complaint. Divorce and such relief as the court may decide are asked. Traffic Laws To Be Enforced Strictly Stricter enforcement of the traffic laws pertaining to trucks, particularly when trailers are attached, is threatened by Sheriff Sam Jernigan, following further complaints against vehicles operating on the county INJURIES CAR UPSETS G. Sanchez of Pasadena westerday afternoon at the intersection Philadelphia-sts. by a by E. M. Schlotter one was injured, badly damaged. was reported to the Nash car owned by East Center-st, and st, was struck by by V. L. Yorba, one street and over he was reported inwas badly "bunged AMERICANS AND JAPS FORM FIRST COMPANY HONOLULU, Jan. 25. — Formation of a new trust company capitalized at $200,000, the stock of which is to be owned equally by Japanese and American business men of Honolulu. wa announced here recently. The new institution will be known as the International Trust Co., Ltd., and will be the first business institution jointly founded in Hawaii by whites and Japanese. The incorporation papers contemplate a future increase in stock to $1,000,000. Half of the stock of the new enterprise has been subscribed by Baron K. Sumitono, one of the wealthiest men in Japan and head of the Sumitono Bank of Hawaii. EDDIE HEARNE AIDS GIRL IN GEM PROBE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24. — Enlisted by the tearful entreaties of a pretty young girl, Eddie Hearne, king of the automobile speedway, today assisted police in investigating the loss of a $2400 diamond ring forcibly removed from the hand of Miss Doris Carrey of 1355 South Hope-st, in a cafe at Vernon last night, following which W. E. Young, 36, living at a Pico-st hotel, was arrested on a charge of suspicion of robbery. HARDING CONFINED AGAIN TO HIS ROOM WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. — President Harding was confined to his room on orders from his personal physician, Brigadier General Sawyer, who feared a relapse into the grip, from which the president is recovering. LOST—Black brief case with blue prints and catalogue. Phone Anaheim 079. Traffic Laws To Be Enforced Strictly Strict enforcement of the traffic laws pertaining to trucks, particularly when trailers are attached, is threatened by Sheriff Sam Jernigan, following further complaints against vehicles operating on the county highway between Anaheim and Santa Ana. The sheriff said many drivers didn't seem to realize that the law forbade them stringing four or five trucks with trailers one after the other, without permitting 15 feet distance between. Cars, it is admitted, are equally guilty, but the "closeup" formation isn't as dangerous or as much of a nuisance with them as with a chain of trucks and trailers. DECREE BY DEFAULT An order to enter default was filed today in the case of Edith Bailey vs. Charles B. Bailey. The order prevents Bailey from answering the complaint. BLUNDERS What blunder is this diner making? The answer will be found among today's want ads.