oc-plain-dealer 1923-02-07

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 VOL. XXVI—NO. 147 SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS LOST IN CANYON ROBBERY Jewelry, clothing and other articles valued at several hundred dollars were stolen some time yesterday from D. P. Lytle's residence in Santa Ana canyon while the family was away, Lytle reported today. FULLERTON CHURCH WILL COST OVER QUARTER MILLION Fullerton is to have a new Methodist church, the largest in So. Cal. This was the decision of the congregation last night. The new building which is to occupy the corner block on Pomona and Amergeaves, according to present plans, will be about 200x200. No definite estimate of the cost has yet been made but it is expected to run from $225,-200 to $250,000. A committee appointed last night to perfect plans and specifications is composed of R. G. Rohrer, F. P. Tugart, S. W. Smith, S. W. McCalla. The house is 10 or 11 miles from Anaheim. The robbery took place between 6:45 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Here is the list of articles taken: brown suit, man's; blackhill gold ring with stamped grapes and vines, gold chain with moss agate containing evergreen trees, moss agate stickpin, moss agate eggshaped and speckled; a black silk and a red silk handkerchief, a red checkered woolen shirt, orange colored shirt, pair shoes, two pairs blue silk socks, keen cutter razor, one beauty razor No. 410 double barrel shotgun numbered 15947, "American" make; and bill folder with registration certificate for motorcycle. PROMISE BIG TIME AT C. OF C. DINNER ANAHEIM LEADING NE PULITTON is to have a new metropolitan church, the largest in So. Cal. This was the decision of the congregation last night. The new building which is to occupy the corner block on Pomona and Amerigave, according to present plans, will be about 200x200. No definite estimate of the cost has yet been made but it is expected to run from $225,-100 to $250,000. A committee appointed last night to perfect plans and specifications is composed of R. G. Rohrer, F. P. Tugart, S. W. Smith, S. W. McCulloca, J. H. Daniel, H. J. Schultz, Earl Mathis, A. A. McCormick, A. M. Thompson, B. Stewart and William Starbuck. SOLONS GREET YANK TROOPS ON ARRIVAL SAVANAH, Ga., Feb. 7.—Back from service of years in a foreign land, with a record of dignified courage and coolness amid trying conditions, the last of the American soldiers of the army of occupation in Germany entered Savannah harbor aboard the transport St. Mihiel this morning—in sight of home sncrest at last. Savannah, in holiday mood, was waiting at the dock to give the soldiers a welcome, and along with the people of Savannah stood groups of state and national representatives. Local reception committees and Savannah delegations went down the bay at 9 o'clock to meet the incoming transport off Tybee bar and to escort them to the pier. EXPECT 1200 LIONS AT STATE MEETING The program for the annual convention of the Lions' Clubs of the California district at Santa Ana, May 24-26, will include besides the big barbecue at Orange-co Park; already announced, a stunt night to be put on somewhere in Santa Ana, a "raid" or Long Beach, a grand ball and side trips of interest. Between 1,000 and 1200 Lions are expected, says Secretary Henderson of the Santa Ana club. Roy L. Riley, district governor, will be in charge of the program. PATIENTS TO HOSPITAL A Mendoza, of Stanton, was taken this morning in the Huddle ambulance to Santa Ana where he will be treated at the Community hospital for pneumonia, from which he is very ill. Mr. Huddle also took a Japanese from the Stanton district to the hospital in Los Angeles Japanese settlement, he also being ill with pneumonia. PROMISE BIG TIME AT C. OF C. DINNER Anaheim Q. of C., established less than three years ago, has made many important accomplishments for the whole community and district. This is an acknowledged fact, one which is even more readily admitted by sister communities, state-wide. In focusing state and national attention on Anaheim district, through the California Valencia Orange Show and other factors instituted by this vigorous body of community workers, great and influential strides have been made in the public mind, as to advantages resources and prospects for the future. Substantial returns from these efforts continue to build prosperity, equal to that of any similar territory in America. Friday night, at Elks' Club, a great community-wide dinner is to be spread. Large delegations of the several civic and social factors in community upgrowth will be seated at special tables. Only one speech will be given, and that by one of the most-forceful takers in Western America. Orchestral and vocal music will interperse the delightful program. The thought of finances will be barred on this trollesome occasion, and the dinner is only $1, although its cost will greatly exceed that figure. Every citizen should try to get a place at this event. Ladies are cordially invited. Those who will attend are sure to get a message that will rebound to their material benefit, according to President Harry D. Riley. DRIVER HURT WHEN CAR AND TRUCK HIT LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7.—Creating panic among 20 passengers, a crash between a Los Angeles railway Temple-st car and an automobile truck early today, at Fountain and Vermont-aves, resulted in the serious injury of the driver of the truck, and destruction of the truck and part of the street car by fire. Gall Dwinell, 27, of 4322 South Main-st, was rescued by a passing motorist and a pedestrian from the flames enveloping his truck and was rushed to the receiving hospital in a serious condition, according to police reports. "SOLDIER CARUSO" SINGS FOR SOLDIERS "Soldier Caruso," recently off the library, which moths growth of the library markable. It ht add a third Jackson, you soon. The circulation 4946 books, a 1922 of 801, new cardholder ing the total t new books were 28 more than year. A total joyed the use of 669 more than A set of eight have been bung ordered that no magazines be rea The library improved appeal coat of paint sprinkling system soon. The board r anyone desire added to the lee consisting of shaw, E. Kate Calnon. SERVICE GROWTH The third of Community's Elks' Club attendance of about half that affair. Rev. A. St. Michael's Epedited the evolution of men ered recently benesmen's clubs Sunset Publishi cisco spoke on Carl Rholes lead cify directed ing of the Anale Fay Kern Schu dialect reading Italian and Idias Many of th attend the big at the Elks' betterment will brought up th at which he w PATIENTS TO HOSPITAL A Mendoza, of Stanton, was taken this morning in the Huddle ambulance to Santa Ana where he will be treated at the Community hospital for pneumonia, from which he is very ill. Mr. Huddle also took a Japanese from the Stanton district to the hospital in Los Angeles Japanese settlement, he also being ill with pneumonia. VINCENT CO. INCORPORATES Articles of incorporation of the Vincent Manufacturing Co., capital $75,000, organized to deal in ferreous and non-ferreous products, were filed today. The incorporators are Roy E. Vincent, John H. Mundhenk and W. C. Bilisborough, each of whom has subscribed for one share of stock at $100 par. BOY HURT BY AUTO The son of J. M. Beech of 1913 Riverine-st, Santa Ana, was injured wen M. N. Ballinger of 402 West Fourth-st, Santa Ana, struck him at Fifth-st and Broadway. The boy will recover. DIE IN HOTEL FIRE EL PASO, Tex., Feb. 7.—Two men died and several were hurt in a fire at the St. Charles hotel here early today. The men who were killed leaped from upper story windows. Starbuck's Reds. See advertisement. Fruit trees and ornamental plants. Now is the best time to plant. Largest assortment in So. California. All home grown assuring best results. Orange County Nursery Co., 829 N. Los Angeles-st. Anaheim. Phone 654J. BUILDING PERMITS Harry F. Dierker, stucco residence and garage at 754 No. Clementine-st. Cost $6000. G. R. Polzer, frame garage at 207 S. Melrose-st., cost $75. T. M. Edwards, frame tenament house at 533 W. Center-st. Cost $17,320. C. R. Force, frame residence at 624 S. Helena-st. Cost $1500. "SOLDIER CARUSO" SINGS FOR SOLDIERS "Soldier Caruso," recently off the Southern Enterprise Vaudeville circuit, is giving his talent to many audiences in Anaheim this week, as well as filling an engagement at the California theater. Eight months ago he lost his "pal" as he affectionately calls his deceased wife, and has been working his way back to Huntington Park from Wilmington, Del. He is singing for the invalid soldiers, gratis, at all hospitals along his itinerary and last evening entertained the American Legion after his theater engagement. EASTERN COAST IS SWEPT BY BLIZZARD NEW YORK, Feb. 7.—The Atlantic seaboard from New England to the Carolinas was blizzard swept today. Five inches of snow fell in New York and vicinity last night and early today while a hurricane was reported off the Hatteras coast. All eastern trains were three or four hours late while ships were buffeted by the storm. RUSSIA WILLING TO PAY, SAYS MINISTER LONDON, Feb. 7.—Noticeable press comment and conjecture was excited here today by the report from Lausanne that Russia Soviet Foreign Minister Tchitcherin had stated Russia stood ready to pay all debts if granted credits with the outside world. L. A. BY: CONDUCTOR HELDUP LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7.—A. B. Adams, onductor on a Jefferson street car, was held up and robbed of $15 by a lone bandit early today at the Ninth avenue and Jefferson street terminus. The bandit escaped in a ramshackle automobile. Many Anaheh Santa Ana ton vin C. Hays, m who will be ter banquet at the lice. There about eight of from all over the new head present bo Rev. Willia sociate secret Ministerial Re Mrs. D. E. Wa Woman's Boar New York. S Hays' honor we dino, San Dieg Sister of Women The death of Gerken-Allen, about one o'c Santa Ana. F held from the lors at 2 p.m. Schmook, past church, official the family pltery. Besides her leaves three o'c and five sisters Cordes and M schmidt, of An AT ANAR New patients include: L laushim and M Huntington Be THE TH Minfimum 40 Maximum 59 Anaheim, California, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1923 New Plan to Spread So. Calif. Sunshine LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7.—A novel idea for broadcasting the winter temperatures of sunny So. California throughout the East was announced today by Herbert Hanlon, publisher of Pacific Ports. Mr. Hanlon's idea appears on an envelope along the right-hand of which, and immediately under the stamp is a "cut" of a thermometer. Underneath the word, "temperature today," written across the cut, is a blank space to be filled in with the temperature reading. "The stenographer fills in the temperature, which she obtains daily from the weather bureau, while she is addressing the envelope." Mr. Hanlon explains. "The cancelation on the stamp shows the date. The recipient in the East will read the temperature in Los Angeles which makes the 'white spot' a world port. ANAHEIM LIBRARY GROWING RAPIDLY A report from trustees of Anaheim library, which meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month in the library building, shows the growth of the library to be most remarkable. It has become necessary to add a third assistant, Miss Grace BRITISH W CLOSING C RUSH RESCUE TO SCORES AT SEA Vessel from Honolulu Stands by as Rammed Friegher Rapidly Lists SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7.—Scores of lives-of passengers and crews of the Matson Navigation company's liner Wilhelmina and the E. K. Wood Lumber Co.'s freighter, Sierra, were put in jeopardy at 4 a.m. today when the two ships collided at sea seven miles off the Golden Gate at Quit Claim Deed To Slave "Gal" RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., Feb. 7.—J. T. Herrin of Russellville has among the legal papers and documents left him by his father a quit claim deed to a negro slave, bearing date of March 15, 1858. The deed is written on blue paper with ink, and the writing still is very plain. The description on the deed reads: "One negro slave—Jane—a dark, copper color gal, about 15 years, and owned and held as a slave for live." Mr. Herrin says the "gal" transferred by this deed is now living in Russellville, and is the mother of Sam Scott, janitor in the Russellville public schools. MARSHAL LOOKING FOR AMATEUR POET ANAHEIM LIBRARY GROWING RAPIDLY A report from trustees of Anaheim library, which meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month in the library building, shows the growth of the library to be most remarkable. It has become necessary to add a third assistant, Miss Grace Jackson, who will begin her work soon. The circulation for January was 4946 books, a gain over January, 1922 of 801. One hundred fifteen new cardholders were added, bringing the total to 3056. Sixty-seven new books were added to the shelves, 28 more than the same month last year. A total of 2528 persons enjoyed the use of the reading room, 669 more than January a year ago. A set of eight Rand McNally maps have been hung recently. The board ordered that no more books nor magazines be reserved. The library building presents an improved appearance with a new coat of paint and other repairs. A sprinkling system will be installed soon. The board requests that should anyone desire any particular book added to the shelves, that the title be left with the purchasing committee consisting of Miss M. Alice Grimshaw, E. Kate Rea or J. Elizabeth Calnon. SERVICE LUNCHEONS GROWING POPULAR The third of the weekly luncheons of Community Service, held today at the Elks' Clubhouse, brought out an attendance of 45, compared with about half that number at the first affair. Rev. A. G. H. Bode, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, repeated the entertaining talk on the evolution of music, which he delivered recently before one of the businessmen's clubs, J. D. Allen of the Sunset Publishing Co., of San Francisco spoke on civic co-operation, and Carl Rholes leader of the Choral society, directed the first public singing of the Anaheim civic hymn. Mrs. Pay Kern Schulz gave an interesting dinucle reading, in which the negro, Italian and Irish characters figured. Many of those present agreed to attend the big dinner Friday evening at the Elks' clubhouse when civic betternment will be discussed. Allen brought up the matter of the dinner, at which he will speak. PRESBYTERIANS TO GREET MODERATOR Vessel from Honolulu Stands by as Rammed Friegher Rapidly Lists SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7.—Scores of lives of passengers and crews of the Matson Navigation company's liner Wilhelmina and the E.K. Wood Lumber Co.'s freighter, Sierra, were put in jeopardy at 4 a.m. today when the two ships collided at sea seven miles off the Golden Gate at the entrance to San Francisco harbor. Reports by radio to the radio corporation of America described the Sierra listing over on her side at an angle of 45 degrees, water-logged and helpless. The Wilhelmina, first reported leaking badly, later was found taking only a comparatively small amount of water and was standing by, while approximately 100 passengers aboard her lined the rails watching the spectacle of a sea disaster. The crew of the Sierra had been forced to take to the small boats at dawn when their ship became so listed and waterlogged as to make it impossible for them to remain longer aboard her. Radio calls for help sent five Red Stack tugs from San Francisco to the scene. Three were chartered to tow the Sierra into port and two were sent out to give any assistance which might be needed by the Wilhelmina. The tugs passed out of port at 6 a.m. but nearly two hours later had no traced the scene of the collision. Mexican and Negro In Bloody Conflict Shell Story, a Mexican who worked for the United Pool Hall on Center-st., was stabbed last night and greatly weakened by the loss of blood when he got into a difficulty with "Smokes" Johnson, a negro who worked at the West Brothers garage on Chestnut-st. The trouble occurred at Story's room in the Japanese hotel on Lemon-st. Johnson came to the room, and Story ordered him out. When he refused to go, striking him over the head with a bottle. The negro retaliated by stabbing Story in the leg with a knife. It is not known just how the difficulty arose. Johnson fled and has not been located. Story was taken to the police station, suffering much from the loss of blood before the flow was staunched by Dr. J.W. Truxaw, taking a number of stitches. The flight occurred shortly before midnight. Story was taken to the county hospital this morning. ANAHEIM PLAYERS ENTERTAIN LEGION The American Legion was joined by the Auxiliary last evening after the business meeting of the two or three from trustees of Anaheim library, which meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month in the library building, shows the growth of the library to be most remarkable. It has become necessary to add a third assistant, Miss Grace Jackson, who will begin her work soon. The circulation for January was 4946 books, a gain over January, 1922 of 801. One hundred fifteen new cardholders were added, bringing the total to 3056. Sixty-seven new books were added to the shelves, 28 more than the same month last year. A total of 2528 persons enjoyed the use of the reading room, 669 more than January a year ago. A set of eight Rand McNelly maps have been hung recently. The board ordered that no more books nor magazines be reserved. The library building presents an improved appearance with a new coat of paint and other repairs. A sprinkling system will be installed soon. The board requests that should anyone desire any particular book added to the shelves, that the title be left with the purchasing committee consisting of Miss M. Alice Grimshaw, E. Kate Rea or J. Elizabeth Calnon. HARDING WILL GIVE ADDRESS ON DEBT WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—President Harding, next summer, may sail all the way from Hampton Roads to Alaska in his yacht, the Mayflower, it was reported today. The itinerary will be through Panama canal and up the Pacific Coast to the northern territory, which has often clamored for a presidential guest. Mrs. Harding, who is recovering from a long illness, would be aided by such a sea voyage, it is declared by physicians. Painters Union Will Work on Tabernacle Not to be outdone by Anaheim carpenters, who showed such speed in erecting the big Christian tabernacle, painters Saturday afternoon, between two and five, will paint the big building, changing its less attractive natural shade to a pure white. The labor is all voluntary. Besides the imminent threat from fire and flooding PRESBYTERIANS TO GREET MODERATOR Many Anaheim Presbyterians go to Santa Ana tonight to greet Dr. Calvin C. Hays, moderator of the church who will be tendered a reception and banquet at the First Presbyterian edifice. There will be a meeting at about eight o'clock when members from all over the county can hear the new head of the denomination. Others present besides Dr. Hays will be Rev. William S. Holt, D. D., associate secretary of the Board of Ministerial Relief, Philadelphia; and Mrs. D. E. Wald, member of the Woman's Board of Home Missions, New York. Similar affairs in Dr. Hays' honor were held at San Bernardino, San Diego and Los Angeles. Sister of Anaheim Women Passes Away The death of Mrs. Alvina Bertha Gerken Allen, 33, occurred yesterday about one o'clock at her home in Santa Ana. Funeral services will be held from the Smith and Tuthill parors at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. Wm. Schmook, pastor of the Lutheran church, officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Fairhaven cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Allen leaves three children, two brothers and five sisters, of whom Mrs. Henry Cordes and Mrs. A. T. Hammer-schmidt, of Anaheim, are two. AT ANAHEIM HOSPITAU New patients at the local sanitarium include: Leo Edwards, West Anaheim; and Miss Charlotte Tuliggle, Huntington Beach. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 40 at 7 a.m. Maximum 69 at 2 p.m. It is not known just how the difficulty arose. Johnson fled and has not been located. Story was taken to the police station, suffering much from the loss of blood before the flow was staunched by Dr. J. W. Truxaw, taking a number of stitches. The fight occurred shortly before midnight. Story was taken to the county hospital this morning. ANAHEIM PLAYERS ENTERTAIN LEGION The American Legion was joined by the Auxiliary last evening after the business meeting of the two orders, and enjoyed an entertainment. The Anaheim Community Players performed two one-act plays and "Soldier Caruso," who is filling an engagement at the California theater, sang several numbers. Refreshments were served after the numbers and the remainder of the evening passed in sociability and cheer. ASK IMPROVEMENT OF YORBA HIGHWAY Tax-payers of the Yorba road district want the Esperanza road gravelled, according to a signed petition filed today to the Board of Supervisors. The signers allege that the road is practically impassable in rainy weather. The road extends along the tracks of the Santa Fe eastward and northward from the end of the pavement. MARITAL SHIP HITS ROCKS IN 25 DAYS LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7.—Married and separated in 25 days according to her allegations, Mrs. Genevieve M. Ellis, with telling her he did not love her and then causing his anti-love declaration to be placed on a phonograph record, which he played for her. Mrs. Ellis' charges were contained in a complaint for divorce which was on file today. SIX IN DUNGEONS AFTER PRISON FIRE SAN QUENTIN, Feb. 7.—Six prisoners were in solitary confinement in the dungeons today as a result of an attempt to burn the state penitentiary. Nearly 800 prisoners employed in the jute mills were endangered by the fire, which is believed to have been started by the six in an effort to engineer a general jail break. Painters Union Will Work on Tabernacle Not to be outdone by Anaheim carpenters, who showed such speed in erecting the big Christian tabernacle, painters Saturday afternoon, between two and five, will paint the big building, changing its less attractive natural shade to a pure white. The labor is all voluntary. Besides the improved appearance, the coat of paint will preserve the wood, and give the painter union, of which C. Conkle is president, a real half holiday. The work of wrecking the old church is progressing rapidly and likely be completed this week. The work has all been voluntary, six to eight men having been on the job all the time. The lumber will be hauled to a convenient place and sold, leaving the lot ready for use of the recent purchasers. HARDING AND WIFE MAY TAKE CRUISE WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—President Harding decided this morning to deliver his message to congress on the British debt settlement in person, instead of sending a message to be read to both houses, as previously planned. Harding will address the joint session at 1 p.m. It is understood the message will be approximately 2900 words. It is understood President Harding will incorporate in his debt message a final appeal to congress to enact the ship subsidy bill, which has been held up in the senate for several months, and will follow up his message with personal interviews with senators to urge an early vote. IRISH INSURGENTS BURN OLD CASTLES Continuing their campaign of arson against property of Free State sympathizers, Irish Insurgents fired and destroyed Castleboro, Lord Carew's historic residence, near Ennis-corthy. The damage was estimated at $500,000. $300,000 PUR AUCTION WINNIPEG, Feb. 7.—Winter fur auction sales here brought $200,000. ealer NGE COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN IN POPULATION Total in 1910 was... 2,628 For Year 1920 was... 5,526 Today, Estimated at... 10,000 When thru with your Plain Dealer, mail to it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, Fastest Growing City in Orange County. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR H WARSHIPS NG ON TURKS MOSLEMS ORDER BIG ENGLISH CRAFT AWAY LONDON, Feb. 7.—Turkey is calling up all males between the ages of 19 and 47 for military service, according to reports from the Near East today. Large consignments of artillery are said to be on their way from Antalia to eastern Thrace via the Black sea. LONDON, Feb. 7.—The Turkish government has issued an ultimatum ordering all allied warships over 1000 tons to leave Smyrna harbor before midnight tonight, it was learned in the highest authority today. In response to the ultimatum Great Britain sent a warship of "considerably over 1000 tons" to Smyrna "to see what will happen." In the meantime acting under orders from London the British act ANAHEIM RIVAL OF HOLLYWOOD AS HOME FOR OIL MAGNATES Still another Santa Fe Springs oil magnate will move to Anaheim, John LOOKING ATEUR POET n, city marshal, was today, sad and crying a pet grouch. much. Marshal says much, but he were looking for is that the marpot with a brick but He doesn't like that any more than and the cause was "suggestion for them", which Mr. someone had slid unille he was gone to follows: our Anaheim police arrest and brave are they shoot dogs and the bootleggers sing light, boys, altogether So let us give them, as fearlessly way; for this town if the police force more bootleg would say." WILL GIVE RESS ON DEBT N, Feb. 7.—Presidentummer, may sail all Hampton Roads to right, the Mayflower, today. The itinerary the Panama canal Coast to the north-which has often clammental guest, who is recovering less, would be aided voyage, it is declared Union Will on Tabernacle one by Anaheim carved such speed in Christian tabernacle, afternoon, between paint the big build-less attractive natupure white. The laiary. Besides the im- LONDON, Feb. 7.—The Turkish government has issued an ultimatum ordering all allied warships over 1000 tons to leave Smyrna harbor before midnight tonight, it was learned in the highest authority today. In response to the ultimatum Great Britain sent a warship of "considerably over 1000 tons" to Smyrna "to see what will happen." In the meantime acting under orders from London, the British acting high commissioner at Constantinople conferred with the Turkish representative at Constantinople urgently requesting the Angora government to rescind the ultimatum. The British cruiser to test the Turk is expected to arrive at Smyrna late this afternoon. It is believed here there is likelihood of serious developments, partly because the harbor is inadequately fortified, with little ammunition, but principally because the Turks recognize the strength and also the potential friendliness of the British position. The Angora government has given ample indication of desiring peace with Great Britain, but Britain is determined not to permit Turkey to issue any ultimatums and any others will be met as was the present one. FRENCH PROHIBITED FROM BRITISH ZONE LONDON, Feb. 7.—Britain this afternoon sent a note to France flatly declining to permit trains manned by French troops to traverse the British Rhineland zone, it was learned on highest authority today. The British note suggested such trains be manned by French troops to traverse the British Rhineland zone, it was learned on highest atuhority today. The British note suggested such trains be diverted. The communication answers a French note asking what view the British would take of troop-manned trains in view of the strike of German rail workers. ESSEN, Feb. 7.—French troops in the Ruhr advanced all along the line today, occupying seven more towns, pushing into hitherto unoccupied territory toward Redervormald. MADALYNNE TURNS TO STUDY OF MUSIC LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7.—Friends of Madelynne Obenchain were wondering today if she is planning a career on the operatic or the concert stage. After weeks of retirement from the world following her release from jail, she is taking a course in vocal instruction from a man well known in the city, who was a former member of the Metropolitan opera company. This interesting fact became public ANAHEIM RIVAL OF HOLLYWOOD AS HOME FOR OIL MAGNATES Still another Santa Fe Springs oil magnate will move to Anaheim, John Baldwin, on whose lease the Petroleum Midway Saturday night brot in the largest gusher ever developed in the western part of the United States, was a visitor at The Plain Dealer office today and announced he would buy a residence here and make Anaheim his home. Baldwin estimates his income at more than $2000 per day from this one well which is flowing 9000 barrels of 36 gravity oil. It will not take many days to buy a very good home. Baldwin was formerly an engineer in Kansas on the Missouri Pacific Ry., coming to Calif. for his wife's health. "I never before had a dollar that I didn't have to grub for," said Baldwin. A brother, Charles, has been employed as a mechanic in local garages. Jacob Cline, a son-in-law, has been employed in local garages, also. TUG RACES TO NAB ALQUIN ON TANKER GALVESTON, Tex., Feb. 7.—Arizona Phil Alguin, notorious criminal deported from Mexico, is aboard the steamship Freeport No. 6, in custody of the government agents, the United States naval radio station here was advised at noon. In answer to queries sent all ships leaving Tampico the government radio station received a reply today that Alguin was aboard the Freeport No. 6, which will dock at Freeport, Tex., tomorrow. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7.—"Little Phil" Alguin, wanted here for the slaying of Detective Sergeant J. J. Fitzgerald, over a year ago, will be in custody tonight, according to word sent from Galveston, Tex., by Deputy Sheriff At Manning, representing the Los Angeles authorities. Manning embarked on an ocean-going tug at the head of a number of officers, to intercept "Little Phil" aboard the vessel 20 miles at sea, on which he was deported from Mexico as an undesirable alien. According to information in the hands of the police Alguin was placed aboard the oil tanker Freeport No. 6 at 1:05 o'clock yesterday. MADALYNNE TURNS TO STUDY OF MUSIC LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7.—Friends of Madelynne Obenchain were wondering today if she is planning a career on the operatic or the concert stage. After weeks of retirement from the world following her release from jail, she is taking a course in vocal instruction from a man well known in the city, who was a former member of the Metropolitan opera company. This interesting fact became public today. ROOTLEGGERS-U. S. MEN IN GUNFIGHT WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—In a snow-swept field near Walnut, MD., across which armies had marched during the Civil War, 20 bootleggers defied the law and 15 prohibition agents. One hundred rifle shots rent the air during the "battle." One man, who was shot in the head, is in a serious condition today. The bootleggers fled when they ran out of ammunition. "ROMANCE BLASTED" SAYS CONGRESSMAN WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—The latest love affair of Representative Manuel Herrick of Oklahoma has ended disastrously, according to the solon's own announcement today, because Miss Nettie Morrison, pretty federal clerk, refused to give up dancing at his behest. VIOLENT QUAKES ARE RECORDED IN ITALY ROME, Feb. 7.—Violent earthquake shocks were recorded by seismographs at Naples and Benvenuto observatories today. The shocks were declared to be about 700 and 300 kilometers, respectively, from the two places. PARALYSIS VICTIM RELIEVED BY COUE CHICAGO, Feb. 7.—Otto Kropf, former hotel clerk, who had suffered from paralysis of the legs for the past 17 months was apparently cured by M. Emil Autosuggestion Orchestra halftime. It this the way to open a book? The answer will be found today's want ads.