oc-plain-dealer 1923-03-14

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 PLAIN LEADING NEWS VOL. XXVI—NO. 177 FOUR TEST WELLS PLANNED AT ONCE WEST OF ANAHEIM Four companies will st art test drilling in the Cypress district as soon as derrick material can be placed on the ground, while a number of other companies and individuals are seeking leases, according to reports coming into Anaheim today. Post Storm Signals Along Calif. Coast LOS ANGELES, March 14.—Northwest storm warnings along the entire California coast were ordered posted and broadcasted by radio today by the local weather bureau, according to Col. H. B. Hersey. Mariners in the vicinity of Point Conception, where the full force of the wind will bear from the north, were particularly cautioned. Moderate to fresh northwest gales are to be expected tonight, Indicative of the excitement caused by the prospect for early development tests is the rapidly mounting reality market. Steve Luther 15 days ago bot ten acres on Lincoln-bldd west of Moody-rd for $6000, paying $1600, accordin to reports, which continue to the effect that yesterday he sold the west five acres for $5000 cash to a Placentia man who will erect a home and sit tight, awaiting developments. The fourth test well for which an early start is planned, according to reports, will be backed by a multi-millionaire who sometime ago purchased the ten-acre Blendlin place and leased the ten-acre Holder and Down' Not In Ball SAN FRANCISCO When is hair not when it's down. Justice of the F. Prendergast, foregoing decision Heved, definitely and for all, the p baffled the weared from time immembr. Mrs. B. Quales for $22, a balance was still due her hair on the allegro Crofts. "See Judge, his gun to grow. He ered with a lot o only needs a bit and it will be hum Quaries urged, pay After a careful hibit A, Judge Pro self bald, declare there were some on the scalp, new wasn't hair. "Case dismissed EXTENSIVE PROGRAM AT LA HA ALONG CALT. COAST LOS ANGELES, March 14.—Northwest storm warnings along the entire California coast were ordered posted and broadcasted by radio today by the local weather bureau, according to Col. H. B. Hersey. Mariners in the vicinity of Point Conception, where the full force of the wind will bear from the north, were particularly cautioned. Moderate to fresh northwest gales are to be expected tonight, according to the weather bureau. The storm originated over Arizona. EXPECT TO BREAK DEEP PRODUCTION RECORDS AT BEACH With Oil Operators At Huntington Beach the Shell Co. is about to stage a new producer that will break all existing records for deep production. The well is located on the Ashton property a property that has already become famous for its deep wells. Shell Ashton No. 3 went to 5035 feet. High pressure connections are being installed and preparations are about completed for bringing in something different in the way of deep production. With a string of 8% set at 4380 and 630 feet of oil bearing sand to draw on the deep shell well can be expected to become one of the greatest oil producers Huntington Beach has yet experienced. Wm. Kammerer continues to make a great record for himself at Huntington Beach. He has just completed his third big well since the opening of the year for the Holly Oil company and its subsidiary the Holly Development Company. Hilly Development Company's Turley 1-B formerly owned by the Argonaut Oil Company completed at 4500 feet came in a 2500 barrel well. Macmahon the man who took over the properties of the old Texcal Oil Company is about to bring in a big well. Following the trend of deep development at Huntington the Texcal No. 1-B well was put down to 1410 feet and there is every reason to believe that a 2000 barrel well will be the result. Occasionally a deep well at Huntington Beach does not make big production. The Petroleum Midway has just completed Towers No. 3 at 4600 and the well started off at a 100 barrells. The production, however, is 24 gravity. Petroleum Midway Barker No. 1 completed a week ago at 4221 has increased its production from a 1000 to 1200 barrels. Savage No. 1 has reversed its form somewhat. market. Steve Luther 15 days ago bot ten acres on Lincoln-blvd west of Moody-rd for $6000, paying $1600, accordin to reports, which continue to the effect that yesterday he sold the west five acres for $5000 cash to a Placentia man who will erect a home and sit tight, awaiting developments. The fourth test well for which an early start is planned, according to reports, will be backed by a multi-millionaire who sometime ago purchased the ten-acre Blendlin place and leased the ten-acre Holder and 20-acre Ritter place. He is said to have paid $1000 bonus and $100 per month rental to Ritter who has collected $1800 to date. He is seeking more loases. He is said to have ordered materials for a rig. Two newcomers to Anaheim were at Cypress today seeking to lease 150 acres east of the Lessons Oil Co. They are said to have announced themselves as ready to buy the Lessons property at a reasonable price. Two Texans were in Cypress today seeking 400 or 500 acres east or west of the Lessors lease near Hansen station. They offered a bonus, monthly rental and one-sixth royalty. R. Cadwallader of Long Beach, who has put on oil lot selling propositions at Santa Fe Springs was at Cypress today seeking an 80-acre tractor facing the boulevard. RISK LIVES TO SAVE TRAPPED MULES LOS ANGELES, March 14.—A large portion of the equipment of the Consumers' Rock and Gravel company at 2600 S. Alameda str., was destroyed early today by fire which caused a total damage estimated at more than $75,000. The fire started in a storeroom of the plant which contained a large quantity of oil. The flames were discovered by Night Watchman Johnson, who telephoned an alarm to the Los Angeles fire department. Persons attracted to the scene by the glare of the flames rushed into a blazing building and saved a number of horses and mules, which were trapped. BABE RUTH TO FIGHT LOVE PIRACY CHARGE NEW ORLEANS, March 14.—Mrs. "Babe" Ruth, who has stood loyally by her home-run-king husband whenever captrious Lady Luck deserted him in the past, today made clear her intention of backing the baseball star in his battle with Old Man Trouble. The "Babe" has told her of the suit brought by 19-year-old Dolores Dixon in New York city for $50,000 damages, a suit which brands him as a hint that she might be in love with him. EXTENSIVE PROGRAM AT LA HA Approval of a pay La Habra to cost b and $200,000 is expelled by the Board of Succes plans to lay warrants form of asphalt concession Cypress, Ocean and widen Central-ave to 60 feet—55 feet betthe State highway. The improvement alone will transform of the town. Plans were to haw and filed this week board are In Sacramento the annual meeting of Supervisors of Cu Engineer J. L. McBee now are working daily finish the plans. Curbs and gutter clued. Ten-year six-per-formed and handed tractor to cover the SUES FOR $OVER RA Suit for more than tual and exemplary y today by H.R. Palilam and Etta Duncan that to consummate property that was two the two Duncan presented the value ranch and its crops. Palinter declares that he ought to re damages of $18,002,800 damages and some defect in the amount is not the asked. The "old Hilliard peect-ave, Santa Anion question, and this was 120 acres in Lyon Co.Afterward the Duncan land to a third part. Palinter denies, aleged, that the Grant worth $4,000 per acre; o was in the orange $1500, for he receivit; that the walnut $28 cents a pound; o was in the frostle LOVE PIRACY CHARGE NEW ORLEANS, March 14.—Mrs. "Babe" Ruth, who has stood loyally by her home-run-king husband whenever capricious Lady Luck deserted him in the past, today made clear her intention of backing the baseball star in his battle with Old Man Trouble. The "Babe" has told her of the suit brought by 19-year-old Dolores Dixon in New York city for $50,000 damages, a suit which brands him as a "love pirate" and declares him to be the father of an expected infant. VETS FORMER LEGAL HEAD IS SUICIDE WASHINGTON, March 14.—Chas. W. Craemer, former chief of the legal division of the veterans' bureau, who was dismissed as one of the last official acts of Col. Charles R. Forbes, the retiring director, committed suicide this morning according to a report to the police. He was about 45 years of age. Craemer's body was found in the bath tub of his house with a ballet wound in his head. A 45-caliber revolver was lying on the floor. EXECUTE FOUR MORE REBELS IN IRELAND DUBLIN, March 14.—Four Irish insurgents were executed at Drumboo, Donegal today. They faced a firing squad shouting "Up the republic." This makes 11 irregulars shot in Ireland within 24 hours and brings the grand total to 64 since the Free State decided upon its execution policy last November. HOUSING CORP. FILES The Security Housing Corp. capitalized at $2,000,000, half common and half seven per cent cumulative preferred stock, filed articles of incorporation today with the county clerk. Only 7700 has been paid in. The directors are Angelenos and the principal office is in the metropolis gales. For choice orange groves see J. E. Schumacher Co., 212 W. Center-st. Phone 975. GETS 30 DAYS VAGRANCE Max Martin, charrancy, was assigned French at Fullerton enced to 30 days in L. O. Kennedy was charge of soliciting Sam Kahan was charged of driving one headlight,and Orangheorpe $50 turning his car in block. CHARGES D Desertion is char Kawamoto against a divorce complaint county clerk. They January, 1916, at They have one child now in the care of parents in Japan. JEROME IN S Auditor W. C. Je mento in connection as chairman of the mittee of the State County Auditors ment to the position ta Barbara convene He is expected back Thursday. RANCH S UNDER THIS NEW TODAY-Y MANY ARTICLES WHICH MIGHT YOU THE PL BRINGS THE SELLER TOGET CLASSIFIED PAGE AIN DEALING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, March 14, 1923 Down' Not Hair In Baldness Suit SAN FRANCISCO, March 14. When is hair not hair? Answer when it's down. Justice of the Peace Thomas F. Prendergast, in making the foregoing decision has, it is believed, definitely settled, since and for all, the problem that has baffled the wearers of the mirror from time immemorial. Mrs. B. Quales sued J. Crofts for $22, a balance she claimed was still due her for growing hair on the alleged bald head of Crofts. "See Judge, his hair has begun to grow. His head is covered with a lot of baby hair. It only needs a bit more treatment and it will be husky hair," Mrs. Quaries urged, patting the pate. After a careful scrutiny of Exhibit A, Judge Prendergast himself bald, declared that while there were some traces of down on the scalp, nevertheless down wasn't hair. "Case dismissed." EXTENSIVE PAVING PROGRAM PLANNED AT LA HABRA SOON MANY HUNG GIRL'S AT FEDERAL AID FOR HARBOR DECLINED Newport Beach Will Not Receive Million Asked of Government Newport Beach will not receive $1,000,000 or any other considerable sum from the Federal government for the improvement of its harbor. The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, in a communication filed 100 Autos Seized And Sold Since V.D. LOS ANGELES, March 14. Since the advent of prohibition, local prohibition agents, working with the United States marshal, have seized 100 automobiles, which later were sold at public auction, it was revealed today. At the auctions, the automobiles were sold for prices ranging from $35 to $400. Marshal Sittel said. The average price of the machines was $125. Under a recent ruling of the federal court in the north, automobiles which are being paid for on the installment plan cannot be seized as the one who is driving it is not legally the owner, and the legal owner is seldom aware of the fact that the machine is being used to transport liquor. However, the automobile can EXTENSIVE PAVING PROGRAM PLANNED AT LA HABRA SOON Approval of a paving pragm in La Habra to coat between $150,000 and $200,000 is expected to be given by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting next Tuesday. The town plans to lay warrenite bitolithic, a form of asphalt concrete, on Walnut, Cypress, Ocean and Hiatt-sts and to widen Central-ave from 22 to 55 or 60 feet—55 feet between Cypress and the State highway. The improvement of Central-ave alone will transform the appearance of the town. Plans were to have been completed and filed this week, but most of the board are in Sacramento attending the annual meeting of the Association of Supervisors of California. County Engineer J. L. McBride and his men now are working day and night to finish the plans. Curbs and gutters of course are included. Ten-year six-per-cent bonds will be issued and handed over to the contractor to cover the costs. SUES FOR $20,000 OVER RANCH DEAL Suit for more than $20,000 in actual and exemplary damages was filed today by H. R. Painter against William and Etta Duncan, on the ground that to consummate an exchange of property that was effected between the two the Duncans grossly misrepresented the value of the Orange-co ranch and its crops. Painter declares in his complaint that he ought to recover exemplary damages of $18,000, making over $28,000 damages all told, but thus some defect in the complaint this amount is not the same as the sum asked. The "old Hilliard ranch" on Prospect-ave, Santa Ana, is the one in question, and this was exchanged for 120 acres in Lyon County, Minnesota. Afterward the Duncans sold the latter land to a third party, says Painter. Painter denies, as he says was alleged, that the Orange-co ranch was worth $4,000 per acre, but only $3,000; that the orange crop was worth $1500, for he received only $54 for it; that the walnuts could be sold at 28 cents a pound; or that the ranch was in the "frostless belt". DECLINED Newport Beach Will Not Receive Million Asked of Government Newport Beach will not receive $1,000,000 or any other considerable sum from the Federal government for the improvement of its harbor. The Board of Engineers for Rivera and Harbors, in a communication filed with the County Clerk today, says that the expenditure does not appear to be warranted by the utility of the harbor. However, the board is willing to listen to objections, which must be addressed to it at Room 2713 Muni-tions Building, Washington, D.C., within 30 days. A hearing also can be arranged by letter with the board. In its letter, addressed to "To Whom It May Concern" the board writes: "The improvements undertaken, through the enterprise of the city and county, have resulted in obtaining navigable depths into and thru the harbor. This far, however, no material commerce has resulted. Until the general public utility of a more clearly established, and shown to be commensurate with the large expenditure required, it does not appear that the Federal Government should undertake a project for its improvement." DENY P. T. & T. WILL SEEK RATE BOOST The Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co seeks no increase in rates in Orange-co. of the State Railroad Commission, Manager E. S. Morrow said today. The Huntington Beach Telephone Co., an independent concern, has asked for boosts in some cases of more than 100 per cent. Here are the increases sought: Business — Unlimited services: Main line, wall equipment, per month from $2.75 to $4.75. Four-party line, wall equipment, per month; $2.25 to $3.50. Residence — Unlimited service: Main line, wall equipment, per month from $2.25 to $3.75. Four-party line wall equipment, per month; from $1.75 to $2.50. Private Brahch Exchange Service — First two-way trunk line, per month from $2.75 to $6.25. Each additional two-way truck line, 75 per cent of rate of first trunk. Trunk lie receiving only, per Month, $0 per cent of rate of first two-way trunk. Deak equipment twenty-five (25) cents per month additional on all the above classes of services. Auxiliary Apparatus — Wall extensions, per month, $1; Outside extensions, wall, per month, from $1.75 to $1.50; deak extensions, per month, $1.25; extension bells, per month. NITROGEN BENEFIT TO CITRUS GROVES RELATED BY VAILE Professor Valle of the Riverside Experiment Station addressed a well attended meeting of the Anaheim farm bureau last night. Professor Valle has been gathering data on the management and production of the oldest citrus groves in So. Calif., and he will soon begin to collect information in Orange-co. An interesting item that the survey revealed was the fact that the orchards which received about 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre in a year gave the greatest production of fruit. Prof. Valle advised the application of ten tons of bulky organic manure per acre to supply part of the nitrogen, and the application of commercial fertilizer for the remainder. A: A. Brock spoke on the control of citrus insect pests. He reported that a phycus after two years of good work against the black scale in Ventura county has been greatly reduced in numbers by its natural enemies. Mr. W. C. Mauerhan reported that the water in his well which is not far from the record well of J. B. Neff is nine feet higher than last year at the same date. A remarkable fact in view of the season's light rainfall. The rise in the water level was due, he thought, to the work of the Tri-county Reforestation committee, the Anaheim Union Water Co., and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Co., in spreading the waters of the Santa Ana river. WEST AGREES TO REMOVE BUILDING George L. West, owner of the frame building of West Bros., at South Los and Chestnut-sts., last night at a meeting of property owners at Judge J. S. Howard's office, called to discuss the widening of Chestnut-st., agreed within 90 days to remove the building in the in- The "old Hilliard ranch" on Prospect-ve, Santa Ana, is the one in question, and this was exchanged for 120 acres in Lyon County, Minnesota. Afterward the Duncans sold the latter land to a third party, says Painter. Painter denies, as he says was alleged, that the Orange-co ranch was worth $4,000 per acre, but only $3,000; that the orange crop was worth $1500, for he received only $54 for it; that the walnuts could be sold at 28 cents a pound; or that the ranch was in the "frostless belt". The Duncans alleged the crop would amount to 4700 pounds. Besides the cash damages, Painter wants costs of the action. GETS 30 DAYS ON VAGRANCY CHARGE Max Martin, charged with vagrancy, was assigned before Judge French at Fullerton today and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. L. O. Kennedy was fined $25 on the charge of soliciting without a license. Sam Kahan was fined $5 on the charge of driving his car with but one headlight,and C. G. Allen of Orangenthorpe $5 on the charge of turning his car in the middle of the block. CHARGES DESERTION Desertion is charged by Mijako Kawamoto against B. Kawamoto in a divorce complaint filed with the county clerk. They were married in January, 1916, at Yoshida, Japan. They have one child, a boy of three, now in the care of the defendants parents in Japan. JEROME IN SACRAMENTO Auditor W. C. Jerome is in Sacramento in connection with his duties as chairman of the legislative committee of County Auditors. Jerome's appointment to the position came at the Santa Barbara convention, Feb. 23-25. He is expected back in Santa Ana on Thursday. RANCH SUPPLIES UNDER THIS HEADING AND NEW TODAY—YOU WILL FIND MANY ARTICLES FOR SALE WHICH MIGHT BE USEFUL TO YOU. THE PLAIN DEALER, BRINGS THE BUYER AND SELLER TOGETHER IN THE CLASSIFIED PAGE. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE Service — First two-way trunk line, per month from $2.75 to $6.25. Each additional two-way truck line, 75 per cent of rate of first trunk. Trunk lie, receiving only, per Month. 30 per cent of rate of first two-way trunk. Deak equipment twenty-five (25) cents per month additional on all the above classes of services. Auxiliary Apparatus—Wall extensions, wall, per month, from $1.75 to $1.50; deak extensions, per month, $1.25; extension bells, per month, 25c; extension gongs, maintenance chg. only, per month 75c. Private exchange stations, Stations not owned by company, per month, from 50c to 75c. Intercommunicating 10-line, per month, $1.25. Directory Listin—Member of same firm, same business, per month 25c; Joint user, per month, $1.50. LEAGUE ACTS FOR PEACE ON RHINE LONDON, March 14.—Lord Robert Cecil announced this afternoon that the League of Nations is proposing a settlement of the Ruhr issue through the establishing of an internationalized neutral zone between the French and German borders. LONDON, March 14.—A proposal just brought from Berlin by a member of the British house of commons, that Germany will submit a new parations offer if Great Britain will intervene in the Ruhr, has been rejected by Permier A. Bonar Law, it was learned from a high source this afternoon. LEAVE FOR OKLAHOMA George Stultz of Cypress and his partner, Frank Staten, of Long Beach, have left Miami, Okla., where they will pass several weeks. They go there on a business mission concerning their mining interests. The men state their destination is near the oil districts and they are vastly interested in the prospects of oil there and also in the Cypress district, where they have purchased three ranches. Mr. Stultz was formerly a book-keeper of the Standard Oil Co., near the main office at Miami. J. E. Schumacher Co., for "Everything in real estate." WEST AGREES TO REMOVE BUILDING George L. West, owner of the frame building of West Brox at South Los and Chestnut-sts., last night at a meeting of property owners at Judge J. S. Howard's office, called to discuss the widening of Chestnut-st., agreed within 90 days to remove the building in the interest of the improvement. The building now is occupied by the Anaheim Certified Motor Car Market. The elder West intended to remove the building, when the new fine brick block of West Brox, was erected on Chestnut-st., and the removal will only be carrying out plans previously formed. Exchange Directors Meet in Riverside Directors of the So. Co. Farm Bureau Exchange will meet next Monday in Riverside, when reports of grain acreage signed up will be rendered. At present the work of signing acreage is going on only in Orange and Riverside counties, according to former Assistant Farm Advisor Flaherty, who will be manager. Acreage sufficient to yield $000 or 9000 tons of grain at average crops has been obtained and only 15,000 tons' yield is estimated necessary. The work of signing acreage will be pursued in the other three counties—Los Angeles, San Diego and San Bernardino—after yields of 10,000 tons are assured from acreage in Orange and Riverside. It is figured that the other three counties can easily furnish land enough to provide 5000 tons. MAN DEAD, MAID DYING FROM HUNGER BOSTON, March 14.—George W. Rhiner, 66, of Roxbury, was found dead and his housekeeper, Anna Walker, dying from lack of food here early today. Police say the couple had not tasted food for over a week. Physicians have little hope for the woman's recovery. Buy your city property through J. E. Schumacher Co., 212 W. Center, Phone 975. ealer GE COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN IN POPULATION Total in 1910 was... 2,028 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 HUNT L. A. IS ATTACKER HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS INCENSED BY ATROCITY LOS ANGELES, March 14.—Hundreds of police and special officers today engaged in a city-wide search for the bandit who early this morning kidnapped Miss Maybelle Smith, young wo man companion of John Jorden of 966 West Forty-seventh street, forced the girl to accompany him to a vacant building and there attacked her. Hundreds of injured citizens, also incensed by the latest atrocity in the sparsely inhabited section near One Hundred and Eighth street and Grand avenue, searched for the attacker. TODAY'S COMMUNITY SERVICE LUNCHEON ONE OF BEST HELD BENEFIT GROVES BY VAILE of the Riverside addressed a well of the Anaheim night. Professor deriving data on the production of the in So. Calif., and to collect inform- em that the surthe fact that the received about 200 per acre in a year production of fruit, the application of organic manure part of the ni-plication of comor the remainder, like on the control sts. He reported two years of good back scale in Ven- nhigher than last date. A remark on the season's light in the water level right, to the work deforestation comUnion Water Co. Valley Irrigation the waters of the ES TO BUILDING owner of the West Bros. at Chestnut-sts., last of property own- Howard's office, the widening of within 90 days holding in the in and special officers today engaged in a city-wide search for the bandit who early this morning kidnapped Miss Maybelle Smith, young wo man companion of John Jorden of 966 West Forty-seventh street, forced the girl to accompany him to a vacant building and there attacked her. Hundreds of inruriated citizens, also incensed by the latest atrocity in the sparsely inhabited section near One Hundred and Eighth street and Grand avenue, searched for the attacker. They had a good descrip-tion of him and the number 673, the last half of the license number of the automobile he drove. Deputies from the sheriff's office and police of surrounding towns and cities telephoned to the local police that a strict watch would be kept for the attacker and all suspicious appearing persons were to be closely questioned. At the home of her parents, at Forty-Sixth street and Moneta ave- nue Miss Smith, recovering from her terrible experience, related the defaits of the kidnapping, declaring that she will be able to identify the bandit if he is captured. Forced from the side of her escort at the point of a pistol, the girl was driven away by the bandit in his automobile, after he had held up Mr. Jordan and robbed him of $11.20. According to the story told to the police today by Mr. Jordan, he and the girl were riding late last night in his automobile, and at One Hundred and Eighth street and Grand avenue, he started to turn the automobile sound to make the return trip to the city. The bandit stepped out of shadows at the side of the road and pointing a platoat at Mr. Jordan ordered him to hold up his hands. POULTRY RAISERS SHOULD ORGANIZE Charles Johnson, Santa Ana R. F. D., reported to Sheriff Sam Jernlgan's office that 43 chickens had been stolen last night from his ranch. A Ford or light delivery car was used, said Johnson. Assistant County Farm Advisor W. M. Cory said that the thefts, which have been many on the outskirts of Santa Ana, especially near Costa Mesa, appeared to be thoroly organized and required organized protection. Members of the So. Calif. Poultrymen's Ass'n., were protected already, but many producers did not belong to it. Cory added. Costa Mesa now is starting an association, which is not likely to be confined to the town. TODAY'S COMMUNITY SERVICE LUNCHEON ONE OF BEST HELD Perhaps it was because St. Patrick's day was so near, perhaps it was because Chairman J. F. Aliborn was in a jovial mood, perhaps it was that the committee had been particularly active, but the fact remains that the community luncheon today, in Elks club was one of the best yet held. After heartily singing America and the Anaheim anthem and invocation by Rev. Lucy Woodford, informal instruction was made of men and women of affairs in Anaheim as they sat about the tables, formed in a letter "T" and gay with the many vases of red, white and blue flowers. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, the councill, the schools both daily newspapers and other professional men and women formed a democratic gathering. A program of particular merit was presented. Miss Randall, who is holding community service institute in recreation instruction gave an outline of her work and pointed to towns which had simply been made through community work and of the lessening in delinquency through proper recreational channels. Rev. Lucy Woodford of the Villa Park church, was speaker of the day, and gave a sunny, inspiring talk on the "Relation of Religion to Work," Rev. Woodford, a Bostonian by birth, has been in California sixty days, long enough, she admitted, to be forgiven for "all the rest," and is happy in her new environment. She told of the wonderful work accomplished in the Morgan chapel work in Boston which has resulted in one of the biggest and best efforts ever made by the eastern city. Mr. Carl Rholes, director of the Anaheim Community Choral society, told of the plans for the organization, what it means to the city and what the co-operation of the city means to the society. He gave as his ambition the enrollment of 150 voices in the chorus, and told of the coming musical event for Tuesday evening; March 20, when "Gallia," by Genoud, and "Crucifixion," Staner, will be sung by the chorus in the high school. No charge is made and a capacity house will be an inspiration for further efforts. Miss Ethel Evans, of Fullerton, played two violin numbers, Mrs. Wm. Walker of Placentia two solos, both accompanied by Mr. Rholes and a group of Irish songs by Mr. Rholes gave a splendid musical balance. HAMMER VANDAL SMASHES ENGINE Somebody used a sledge hammer with "fatal" results on the gas engine used at Santa Ana's septic tank on Bristol-st. Superintendent of Sewers Walter Wray reported to the Sheriff's office today. The cylinder was broken, engine torn apart and cylinder head were missing. Gorthy Maintains Right to Use Land C. E. Gorthy southwest of Cypress, speaking on his own behalf and that of Blenda Gorthy, his wife, said today that they had entered into an agreement 15 to 18 years ago in return for permission to pasture cattle, to keep up the fences on the 15-acre ranch near Cypress which up to recently was the subject of actions in superior court between the Gorthys and the farmer and present authorities of the Reformed Church of Latter Day Saints, Reformed Mormons. Title to the place was quieted as the result of the actions, and the Gorthys deprived of their pasturage rights. Furthermore, says Gorthy, as appeared from the testimony, the original owner of the ranch, Sparks, deeded it to the church on condition that a building be erected, which was never done. These facts did not come out in documents filed in the course of the proceedings. AUTO DEALER KILLS MAN IN HOLDUP WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., March 14—An unidentified man, believed to have been a St. Louis half player, was shot and killed early today by Ralph Ray, an automobile dealer, when according to Ray, he attempted a holdup. What is wrong with this letter-head? The answer will be found among today's want ads. (Copyright, 1923, Associated Editors)