oc-plain-dealer 1923-02-22

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. 160 YORBA LINDA AND PLACENTIA SEEK OUTFALL SERVICE Placentia and Yorba Linda may hook onto the outfall sewer as the result of overtures from several representatives of the two communities at a largely attended conference in Anaheim city council chambers of officials of Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana and Orange last night. 20 Ancient Autos Race at San Diego SAN DIEGO, Cal., Feb. 22.—Twenty ancient automobiles in range from a 1909 Franklin to a 1918 Overland, lined up for the starting gun in their $50 claiming race here today. Thousands were out to see the unique speed contest. First prize was a beautiful engraved silver stein, typical of the days when the racing cars were in their prime. Every owner agreed to sell his car for $50 at the close of the race. Mayor John L. Bason started the race with an ancient German last night. After considerable discussion of the proposition, which included the incorporation of Yorba Linda, or formation of sanitary districts, the joint sewer committee voted unanimously that they be admitted when ready, either on a rental or joint ownership basis. It was the consensus of opinion that the communities should be given opportunity to participate in the outfall whenever ready on a just basis. The committee recommended awarding contracts for completion of the ocean end of the outfall and for the treatment plant building. Several contractors who had not submitted bids on the outfall asked to do the work on a percentage bas- Twenty ancient automobiles in range from a 1900 Franklin to a 1918 Overland, lined up for the starting gun in their $50 claiming race here today. Thousands were out to see the unique speed contest. First prize was a beautiful engraved silver stein, typical of the days when the racing cars were in their prime. Every owner agreed to sell his car for $50 at the close of the race. Mayor John L. Bason started the race with an ancient German signal gun, captured on the battlefields of France when the mayor was a major in the engineers. The city council and board of supervisors acted as judges. LONG BEACH MEDIC AT CYPRESS RANCH TO INSPECT GOATS Dr. J. Dunlap, of Long Beach, was in Cypress today looking over the goat herd at the C. R. Johns ranch. Dr. Dunlap is connected with the California Endocrine Foundation laboratory in the beach city, which, because of the extremely high price of glands for the surgical use of rejuvenation, is preparing to put the element in fluid form. The Johns have a large herd and the visitor was well pleased with his visit to the corroels. The ranch was visited by a large party from Glendale Sunday, and pictures of the sturdy animals were made. COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE Complaint to quiet title to the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana was filed late yesterday by W. M. Wickett and Annie M. Johnson against E. Nelson, doing business as the American Securities Co. The ranch comprises 191.12 acres, more or less. Nelson filed a disclaimer of title same day. HURT WHEN BIKE HITS CROWN STAGE D. V. Knowlton was slightly injured late yesterday when his bicycle ran into a Crown stage at Los Angeles and a side-rd just south of the sugar factory. His bicycle was damaged. The stake was driven by Earl Rogers who gave his address in care of the Crown Stage office at Santa Ana. An accident was reported to local police this morning in which Harry Thompson, driver for the Richards Truck Co. of Los Angeles, tried to turn too short at Los Angeles and Center-sta, and broke a light on the flag-pole. MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN AUTO COLLISION Sargent Blackford of Corona was brot to the Fullerton hospital late yesterday suffering from an accident in Santa Ana canyon in which his motorcycle ran into a Dodge commercial car owned by E. L. Beckworth of Downey. Blackford suffered a broken log. Jack Alexander, Roy Freeman and L. Ford, all of Los Angeles, were brot to the Fullerton hospital early this morning. They were reported to have been injured in an accident on the Bre-rd between midnight and daylight. Their injuries were not serious. 100 BOYS WORKING FOR ALASKA TRIP DETROIT, Feb. 22.—Nearly 100 boys are working hard endeavoring to qualify for George E. Buchanan's Alasak trip in July. Mr. Buchanan, who is a wealthy bachelor and president of there coal companies, has two Bobbles—Alaska and business that they be admitted when ready, either on a rental or joint ownership basis. It was the consensus of opinion that the communities should be given opportunity to participate in the outfall whenever ready on a just basis. The committee recommended awarding of contracts for completion of the ocean end of the outfall and for the treatment plant building. Several contractors who had not submitted bids on the outfall asked to do work on a percentage basis but no offer appeared as attractive as the $43,000 bid of the lowest bidder, deWaard and Cobhan, of San Diego. This contract includes the laying of about 1000 feet of segmental block 42-inch pipe, 300 feet of monolithic 42-inch pipe with segmental interior on piling and the setting of 800 feet of castiron 42-inch pipes in the ocean. The contractor furnishes all material but the castiron pipe which is now being loaded for transit. The contractors announced they were ready to proceed with the work. The bid was about $17,000 below the lower of the other two submitted. It was also recommended that contract be awarded Cox & Texet on their bid of $10,980 for construction of the building of half-mile south of Talbert for housing the treatment plant. It will be reinforced concrete, sunk rather deep to take in the sewage and high enough to safeguard against river floods. There were seven bids. All actions taken last night were unanimous. The four cities, Anaheim Fullerton, Orange and Santa Ana, were well-represented, including the city engineers and city attorneys. MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN AUTO COLLISION Sargent Blackford of Corona was brot to the Fullerton hospital late yesterday suffering from an accident in Santa Ana canyon in which his motorcycle ran into a Dodge commercial car owned by E. L. Beckworth of Downey. Blackford suffered a broken log. Jack Alexander, Roy Freeman and L. Ford, all of Los Angeles, were brot to the Fullerton hospital early this morning. They were reported to have been injured in an accident on the Bre-rd between midnight and daylight. Their injuries were not serious. 100 BOYS WORKING FOR ALASKA TRIP DETROIT, Feb. 22.—Nearly 100 boys are working hard endeavoring to qualify for George E. Buchanan's Alasak trip in July. Mr. Buchanan, who is a wealthy bachelor and president of there coal companies, has two Bobbles—Alaska and business that they be admitted when ready, either on a rental or joint ownership basis. It was the consensus of opinion that the communities should be given opportunity to participate in the outfall whenever ready on a just basis. The committee recommended awarding of contracts for completion of the ocean end of the outfall and for the treatment plant building. Several contractors who had not submitted bids on the outfall asked to do work on a percentage basis but no offer appeared as attractive as the $43,000 bid of the lowest bidder, deWaard and Cobhan, of San Diego. This contract includes the laying of about 1000 feet of segmental block 42-inch pipe, 300 feet of monolithic 42-inch pipe with segmental interior on piling and the setting of 800 feet of castiron 42-inch pipes in the ocean. The contractor furnishes all material but the castiron pipe which is now being loaded for transit. The contractors announced they were ready to proceed with the work. The bid was about $17,000 below the lower of the other two submitted. It was also recommended that contract be awarded Cox & Texet on their bid of $10,980 for construction of the building of half-mile south of Talbert for housing the treatment plant. It will be reinforced concrete, sunk rather deep to take in the sewage and high enough to safeguard against river floods. There were seven bids. All actions taken last night were unanimous. The four cities, Anaheim Fullerton, Orange and Santa Ana, were well-represented, including the city engineers and city attorneys. MISS GLORIA M. Mr. and Mrs. and Reginald C. married soon after Vanderbilt it Mr. Morgan, whistler at Brussels to the match. ALLIES FACE GRAVE N LONDON, Feb. who won the w face a new interday. It was most se discussed in aver quarters on the ced don. With Russia o war against Poli invasion German jet revolution, w do? They can scare see Germany—re their actions in tion nation territory and of paying its debtz. They can scare witness Poland b map, after guaral integrity. And more pari Britain vitally in the fact that actia is almost corrina tion with T renew the proba danelles and in M France, it is an alliance wit were to come abo would be in a still UNITE IN I ASSOCIA A permanent tion, to plan and for proper obo ional holidays, at Sycamore groo noon, when thie patriotic societies and their families assemble there t joint celebration less of Washington C.E. Adams, chief of the Gran public, is chairmaration committee FORMER W BEQUEATE MINEOLA, N. Louise Leeds, who D. V. Knowlton was slightly injured late yesterday when his bicycle ran into a Crown stage at Los Angeles-st and a side-rd just south of the sugar factory. His bicycle was damaged. The stage was driven by Earl Rogers who gave his address in care of the Crown Stage office at Santa Ana. An accident was reported to local police this morning in which Harry Thompson, driver for the Richarde Truck Co. of Los Angeles, tried to turn too short at Los Angeles and Center-st, and broke a light on the flag-pole. SLEUTHS-UNEARTH BANK ROBBER RING CHICAGO, Feb. 22.—With Frank L. Taylor, president of the First National bank of Warren, Mass., under arrest here today charged with embezzling $200,000 of the bank's funds, the authorities asserted they are on the trail of one of the most stupendous bank wrecking rings ever operated in the United States. An active search was started for Joseph B. Marcinio, alias Biata, alias Moffere, whom the police declare to be a "financial wizard"—"second Ponsi." Marcinio, they assert, figured in half a dozen financial collapses in the last year. 5000 EXPECTED AT SOCIAL CONFERENCE WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.—Five thousand delegates from public and private social welfare agencies thrust out the United States and Canada are expected at the fifthth annualary session of the National Association of Social work, to be held here May 16-23. European countries will also send delegates and speakers. GEESE DEFIANT AT ZERO WEATHER LOCPORT, Feb. 22.—While zero weather prevailed here residents announce having seen a flock of geese passing northward in "V" formation. Special on all Taffeta dresses, Friday and Saturday. Vogue Shoppe, 216 W. Center St. THE THERMOMETER Minimum: 54 at 6 a.m. Maximum: 67 at 2 p.m. 100 BOYS WORKING FOR ALASKA TRIP DETROIT, Feb. 22.—Nearly 100 boys are working hard endeavoring to qualify for George E. Buchanan's Alaskak trip in July. Mr. Buchanan, who is a wealthy bachelor and president of there coal companies, has two Robbie—Alaska and business training for boys. If a boy will earn one-third of the expense of a trip to Alaska, Buchanan will lend the boy one-third, provided the boy's parents finance the remaining third. The boys sell coal, coke, steel ash baskets and pencils. FRENCH GOVT. MAY DABBLE IN MOVIES PARIS, Feb. 22.—A move to place the French motion picture industry under the wing of the government was made in the chamber of deputies today. Barely 80,000,000 people read French, whereas the French films command an audience of more than 300,000. They are, therefore, the instrument of propaganda par excellence." FIRE ESCAPE HELD BY FROST TRAPS 10 NEW YORK, Feb. 22.—The cold spell here almost cost the lives of ten persons in a fire that swept the top floor of a three-story building in Brooklyn. Due to the cold, a movable fire escape froze and could not be budged by the frantic men and women who found themselves trapped. Firemen finally broke the drop ladder from its frozen fastenings. TEXTILE PLANT IN MICHIGAN PRISON LANSING, Mich., Feb. 22.—To provide work for a portion of the "unemployed" at the Michigan state penitentiary at Jackson, the state administrative board has authorized construction of a $35,000 textile plant. Special on all Taffeta dresses, Friday and Saturday. Vogue Shoppe, 216 W. Center St. HOOPER IN N.W.B. HOOPER OF AGRICulture, arrives to spend easing walnut grap with Farm Advisorberg. Special on all Taffeta day and Saturday. 216 W. Center St. AIN DEAD READING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, Feb. 22, 1923 R. C. VANDERBILT EXPECTS TO WED GLORIA MORGAN DOZEN AR BASEBALL U. S. PROBE REMINGTON BOOTLEG. Arrests Impend as List of Slain Man's Customers is Scanned LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22.—Federal prohibition agents today began a sweeping investigation of the activities of Earle Remington, slain clubman, who was revealed as a "society bootlegger" by his widow, Mrs. 'Peggy' Remington, in a statement Miss Gloria Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hays Morgan, and Reginald C. Vanderbilt will be married soon society hears. Mr. Vauderbilt it is said, has cabled Mr. Morgan, who is American Minister at Brussels, asking his consent to the match. ALLIES FACED BY GRAVE NEW PUZZLE LONDON, Feb. 22—The nations who won the war against Germany face a new international problem today. It was most serious and was being discussed in every domestic headquarters on the continent and in London. With Russia on the verge of active war against Poland and threatening to invade Germany and foment a Soviet revolution, what will the allies do? They can scarcely sit idly by and see Germany—rendered helpless by their actions in disarming the Teutonian nation—converted into Russian territory and rendered incapable of paying its debts to the allied nations. They can scarcely sit idly by and witness Poland being wiped off the map, after guaranteeing her national integrity. And more particularly is Great Britain vitally interested, in view of the fact that active warfare by Russia is almost certain to mean a combination with Turkey, which will renew the problem along the Dardanelles and in Mesopotamia. France, it is believed, to seek an alliance with Russia. If this were to come about, Great Britain would be in a still greater dilemma. UNITE IN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, PLAN A permanent memorial association, to plan and conduct programs for the proper observation of all national holidays, is to be organized at Sycamore grove Saturday afternoon, when the members of the 40 patriotic societies in Los Angeles and their families and friends, will assemble there to participate in a joint celebration of the anniversaries of Washington and McKinley. C. E. Adams, past commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, is chairman of the joint celebration committee. FORMER WAIF BEQUEATHED RICHES MINEOLA, N. Y., Feb. 22—Joy Louise Leeds, who was adopted as a boy. Arrests Impend as List of Slain Man's Customers is Scanned LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22—Federal prohibition agents today began a sweeping investigation of the activities of Earle Remington, slain clubman, who was revealed as a "society bootlegger" by his widow, Mrs. 'Peggy' Remington, in a statement to the police searching for his murderer. H. H. Dolley, prohibition agent in charge, and W. W. Anderson, prohibition divisional chief, announced that they will take over the evidence obtained by the police concerning Remington's operations as a bootlegger and that numerous arrests may result. The 140 gallons of bootleg whisky manufactured by Remington and found by the police in the basement of his home at 1403 South St. Andrews place, will be confiscated by the federal officers. A list of Remington's patrons, including many wealthy and prominent men, will be investigated and the ramifications of Remington's bootleg ring carefully checked. Agent Dolley announced that he will work in cooperation with Captain of Detectives George K. Home in investigating the murder on the theory that Remington was slain in a bootlegger's war. Captain home today received information that Remington was "shaddup" by a girl investigator employed by his wife who was seeking evidence of his affairs with other women as a basis for a divorce suit. The girl investigator, whose name is known to Captain Home, was broth into the case through a confidential report made to the police by Dist Atty. Woolwine. The report disclosed a new phase of the domestic difficulties in the Remington home. Less than a month ago, Mr. Woolwine informed the police, Mrs. Remington requested Deputy District Attorney Buren Flits to represent her in a divorce suit and to employ detectives to watch her husband. SUBSIDY FILBUSTER OPPOSITION FAILS WASHINGTON, Feb. 22—The line of defenders holding out against the filibuster against the ship subsidy bill today began to crack and crumble under the fear the session might end without an opportunity being afforded to get through legislation which some senators feel is more important to them than the subsidy bill is to the administration. Notice was served on Senator Jones, in charge of the bill, by several Republican senators who have James G. McNary, banker of El Paso, Texas, who was nominated by President Harding to be comptroller of currency of the U.S. treasury. A special senate sub-committee has been appointed to investigate his record, following the reported speculation in Mexican cotton made by McNary. WRECKS BORROWED MOTOR; LEAVES IT WITH MUCH BLOOD What became of the young fellow to whom E. W. Kain, Huntington Beach man, loaned his Hudson touring car last-evening? Kain found the car half wrecked and smacked with blood in a ditch along the road from Garden Grove to Long Beach. He told the City Marshall of Huntington Beach that he didn't know how any man could have escaped alive and left that much blood on the car. Kain could not be found today, and the hospitals of the county, Artesia and Long Beach knew nothing of an auto accident victim like the one described. REPORT RUM SHIP OFF PACIFIC PORT According to word received from the coast guard cutter Tamarosa at the harbor today a booze ship was supposed to have passed the harbor Saturday night or Sunday. The Tamarosa patrolled the sea between San Diego and Santa Barbara without catching sight of the craft. The steamer Gunner which left Vancouver three weeks ago with 1,100 cases of whisky aboard is reported to have been attacked off the So. Calif. coast. MAY NAMEWORK FAIL'S SUCCESSOR WASHINGTON, eFb. 22—An announcement was expected to be forthcoming shortly that President Harding has appointed Postmaster General Work to succeed Secretary of the Interior Fall. Senator New of Indiana, intimate friend of the President and "time duck," is expected to NOON, when the members of the 40 patriotic societies in Los Angeles and their families and friends, will assemble there to participate in a joint celebration of the anniversaries of Washington and McKinley. C. E. Adams, past commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, is chairman of the joint celebration committee. FORMER WAIF BEQUEATHED RICHES MINEOLA, N. Y., Feb. 22.—Joy. Louise Leeds, who was adopted as a baby from the Bellevue hospital, felt the touch of 'the fairy's wand against today when it was announced that her foster mother, who plunged to her death from a window of her home Feb. 10, had left little Louise a fortune. The child was bequeathed $250,000 a fortune in jewelry, and eventually the income for life on an estate valued at $3,000,000. 2 YOUTHS HOLD UP L. A. STREET CAR LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22.—Two young men, armed and dressed in overcoats and caps, held up the car crew of a Los Angeles railway car at Temple and Belmont streets early today and obtained a small sum of money, according to a report made to Sheriff Traeger's office by a car dispatcher. The youthful bandits jumped into a waiting automobile and sped east on Temple street, according to the report. 2000 WOMEN ON STRIKE IN CHICAGO CHICAGO, Feb. 22.—Two thousand women, members of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union, employed in 200 wholesale dress making establishments today went on strike for renewal of their 1922 wage agreement with employers. More than 1500 non-union dressmakers threaten the strike in sympathy. HOOPER IN SANTA ANA W. B. Hooper of U. of C. College of Agriculture, arrived in Santa Ana yesterday to spend three days discussing walnut growing problems with Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. Special on all Taffeta dresses, Friday and Saturday, Vogue Shoppe, 216 W. Center St. OPPOSITION FAILS WASHINGTON, Feb. 22—The line of defenders holding out against the filibuster against the ship subsidy bill today began to crack and crumble under the fear the session might end without an opportunity being afforded to get through legislation which some senators feel is more important to them than the subsidy bill is to the administration. Notice was served on Senator Jones, in charge of the bill, by several Republican senators who have stood by him that if he were unable to break the filibuster by Friday or Saturday they would be almost forced to support a motion to send the subsidy bill back to the commerce commission, thus removing it definitely from the legislative state. OLD SURGEON'S BODY TO BE SENT EAST LOS ANGELES Feb. 22—Arrangements were being completed today with relatives in Pittsburg, Pa., for the sending to that city of the body of Dr. Frank Curtz, $2, said to have been the oldest practicing surgeon in the United States. Dr. Curtz died Tuesday in Santa Barbara where he had been visiting for the past six months. FIND NO FLAPPERS IN ZULULAND CHICAGO, Feb. 22—There are no flappers in Zululand, Prince Bulawa Cetawayo, chief of a Zulu tribe said today. He said he found moral laxness here. One thing he said always caused surprise was the knowledge that in Zululand the people are civilized and eat canned food. SEN. BORAH ACCEPTS BID TO VISIT RUSSIA MOSCOW, Feb. 22—Senator William Borah has accepted an invitation to visit Russia extended him by Litvinoff on behalf of the soviet government, it was announced today. CHARGED WITH PELONY Information charging Glen W. Hyde with a felony was filed late yesterday. Hyde is accused of presenting a worthless check for $195 on the Security Trust & Savings Bank of Huntington Beach to P. Bowles. MAY NAME WORK FAIL'S SUCCESSOR WASHINGTON, eFb. 22—An announcement was expected to be forthcoming shortly that President Harding has appointed Postmaster General Work to succeed Secretary of the Interior Fall. Senator New of Indiana, intimate friend of the President and "fame duck," is expected to get Work's place in the postoffice department despite protests from Indiana Republicans. RECOGNITION OF MEXICO IN SIGHT WASHINGTON, Feb. 22—The move of President Ohregon of Mexico in appointing a committee-of states to rewrite an interpretation of Article 27 of the Mexican constitution was said today to be one of the longest steps taken in paving the way for recognition of that government by the United States. JOHN NAGLE MAY BE WHITE'S SUCCESSOR SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22—General political group here conceded today that John Nagle, nominee of Senator Hiram W. Johnson, would succeed Edward M. White, Democrat, removed on orders of President Harding as commissioner of immigration for this port. EXPECT EDISION TO AID AIR PIONEER DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 22—Following the performance of Dr. George De Bothheat is remaining in the air in his own helicopter for 2 minutes and 45 second at Cook Field here, it was expected that Thomas A. Edison's note of congratulation would be followed with offers of material aid. SUES "BLIND BOSS" SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22—a $10,000 claim for "services rendered" was on file today against the estate of the late Chris Buckley, known as the "blind bees." Frank C. Lorigan, an attorney, was the plaintiff. Watch for the big furniture sale advertisement in next Monday's papers. Dealer ANGE COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN IN POPULATION Total in 1910 was.....2,026 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 ARRESTS IN ALL RIOTING DEPUTY SHERIFFS SERVE WARRANTS UPON FANS A dozen or more warrants for arrest are being served today, principally on oil workers in the Huntington Beach field, as an aftermath of the rioting at Sunday's ball game. The names were taken from the list of 20 to 25, which City Marshal Jack Tinsley said today he had submitted to Sheriff Sam Jernigan. The warrants are being served by Deputy Sheriffs Ed McClellan and S. J. Scott and County Motorcycle Officer O. K. Carr and H. S. Warner. The charges made are not revealed, but in any case these are regarded as only preliminary to the process of bringing to task the crowd who attacked Berry and Ruth Palmer. Hi-Jacker Slain in Fight With Gang OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 22—Marty Mayer, "hi-jacker," was killed and two other bandits were believed wounded in a spectacular gun battle between roarroad Detective S. C. Curtis and six bandits. Beach field, as an aftermath of the rioting at Sunday's ball game. The names were taken from the list of 20 to 25, which City Marshal Jack Tinsley said today he had submitted to Sheriff Sam Jernigan. The warrants are being served by Deputy Sheriffs Ed McClellan and S. J. Scott and County Motorcycle Officer O. K. Carr and H. S. Warner. The charges made are not revealed, but in any case these are regarded as only preliminary to the process of bringing to task the crowd who attacked Perry and Roy Ballard, of the Huntington Beach police force, and L. W. Abbott, a Los Angeles officer, in the course of the game between the Standard Oil and Sawtelle teams. Roy Ballard, while being mobbed, was obliged to shoot. Frank Moore, now recovering at the Anaheim Sanitarium, was shot thru the right wrist, the bullet entering his abdomen, from which it was removed by surgeons. Moore persisted in standing after spectators behind him had complained and one of the Ballards had asked him to sit down. When the officers used force, Moore's friends pitched in, and the riot followed. HILKER LEFT SIX HEIRS Six children are the heirs of Henry Hilker, deceased, the decree of final settlement of accounts and final distribution in whose estate was filed late yesterday. The six are: Henry Hilker Jr.; Mary John and Matilda Hilker Powley and Linda Hilker Powley. The property consists of real estate in Anaheim. A. BAYLISS' HAND BADLY MANGLED A. Bayliss, veteran funigator, who resides south of Anabelm, suffered amputation of four fingers from his right hand following an accident yesterday afternoon when the member caught in a spraying machine while he was oiling it. He was removed to the office of Dr. J. W. Utter in a Huddle ambulance and was later taken home. He is still in considerable pain. RE-ELECT BRADFORD VICE-PRESIDENT A. S. Bradford of Placentia, vice-president of the Southern Counties Gas Co., was re-elected at the annual meeting in Los Angeles. So were the other officers. Today there are 102,681 meters in the company's system compared with $5,516 a year ago. Cubule feet of gas sold in and about 48 cities where the company operates amounted to 12,250,000,000 against 9,000,000 in 1921. In 1933 between $1,750,000 and $2,500,000 will be expended for improvements, including new transmission and distributing mains compression equipment. Hi-Jacker Slaim in Fight With Gang OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 22—Marty Mayer, "hi-jacker," was killed and two other bandits were believed wounded in a spectacular gun battle between railroad Detective S. C. Curtis and six bandits in the Great Western freight yards here today. More than 40 shots were fired. The bandits were attempting to rob a car of liquor in the yards. Bloody trails leading from the scene led police to believe that Curtis had hit other members of the gang. PLAN COUNTY-WIDE SURVEY OF OLDER CITRUS ORCHARDS Anaheim, Fullerton, Villa Park, Tustin, Santa Ana and El Modena will be covered in a country-wide survey of the older citrus fruit orchards by County Farm Advisor, Harold E. Wahlberg, who seeks to ascertain the best methods of citrus fertilization and irrigation. Wahlberg made the announcement at the meeting of the Villa Park Farm Center last evening. Meersra Willard Smith, Buel and Major H. G. Upham were appointed a committee to advise in the work in the vicinity of Villa Park. Prof. R. S. Vaile of the extension department, U. of C. will conduct much of the work. More than 200 records will be summarized and made available to citrus men and other interested growers. President L. A. Whitsell, new supervisor of the fourth district, presided for the first time. H. E. Johann talked upon the compulsory income tax and A. A. Brook, County Horticultural Commissioner, on the methods of controlling local citrus fruit pests. Resolutions commending the selection of Whitsell as supervisor were passed unanimously to be sent to Governor Friend W. Richardson. NARCOTIC RAIDS NET 61 ARRESTS Sixty-one men were in jail today on charges of vagrancy following a series of wholesale raids yesterday by the police narcotic and hobo squads. A quantity of guns, brass knuckles, narcotics and narcotic supplies were taken from some of the men, none of whom could explain why they were idle in the middle of the day. WORK SUCCESSOR Feb. 22. An expected to be forth- at President Hunt- Postmaster Gon- ceed Secretary of Senator New of friend of the Presi- ck," is expected to be one of the postoffice de- protests from In- ON OF NO IN SIGHT Feb. 22. The Oregon of Mexico committee-of states- interpretation of Mexican constitu- tion to be one of the in paving the way that government by E MAY BE SUCCESSOR Feb. 22. Gen- there conceded to- ogle, nominee of Johnson, would White, Democrat, of President Hard- er of immigration SON TO PIONEER Feb. 22. Follow- ce of Dr. George training in the air- ner for 2 minutes Book held here, it Thomas A. Edi- tulation would be of material aid. ND BOSS" O., Feb. 22.—A services rendered" against the estate of boy, known as the C. Lorigan, an maintiff. ig furniture sale next Monday's po- A. S. Bradford of Placentia, vice-president of the Southern Counties Gas Co., was re-elected at the annual meeting-in Los Angeles. So were the other officers. Today there are 102,681 meters in the company's system compared with 85,516 a year ago. Cubic feet of gas sold in and about 48 cities where the company operates amounted to 12,250,000,000 against 9,000,000,000 in 1921. In 1923 between $1,750,00 and $2,500,000 will be expended for improvements, includ- ing new transmission and distributing mains, compression equipment, new office buildings etc. 1 NEAR DEATH, 2 ILL FROM L. A. BOOTLEG LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22—Joe Hillman, 22 was near death today as the result of drinking liquor made from wood alcohol sold by bootleggers at Los Angeles harbor. He was found on the steps at 428 Beacon-st Police Officers John Parsons and A. Gentry. Tom Cann, 55, and Clarence Laramey were found at 433½ Beacon-st also suffering from poisoned liquor. The three are in the Hillside hospital. GONZALES FUNERAL FRIDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Euglia Gonzales, wife of Ramon Gonzales and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gonzales who passed away early yesterday morning, will be held at St. Boniface church tomorrow at 3 p.m. Backs, Terry and Campbell have charge of the body. Interment will be at Holy Cross cemetery. CLASS PRESENTS "SHERWOOD" Plans are being made for the presentation of "Sherwood" by the Fullerton H. S. dramatics class on the evenings of March 1-2. The play is under the direction of Miss Marion Helm. AT ANAHEIM SANITARIUM New patients at the local sanitarium include: Mrs. H. H. Griffin, Huntington Beach, J. D. Heitschusen, Anaheim; Miss A. G. Ellis, San Diego. HARDING GOLFING AGAIN WASHINGTON, Feb. 22—the President says he will soon be shooting up to his old mark in golf. He yesterday enjoyed his first game since his illness. Starbuck's Reds. See advertisement. NARCOTIC RAIDS NET 61 ARRENS Sixty-one men were in jail today on charges of vagrancy following a series of wholesale raids yesterday by the police narcotic and hobo squads. A quantity of guns, brass knuckles, narcotics and narcotic supplies were taken from some of the men none of whom could explain why they were idle in the middle of the day. PLAN ENDURANCE RACE FOR COW PONY LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22—Marco H. Hellman, banker, vs. Frud H. Bixby, cattleman in a race of 100 miles to decide whether a thorobred is more enduring than a California cow horse. Such a contest loomed today as a result of a challenging statement by Mr. Bixby, former president of the Cattlemen's association that "a good California cow horse" can run the legs off any thorobred in the world, adding the proviso that the distance be at least 100 miles. ACTOR SEES FATHER DIE CALGARY, Alta., Feb. 22—Willard Mack, playwright, saw the death of his father, John McLaughlin, 75, at his farmhouse home near here. BLUNDERS