oc-plain-dealer 1923-03-28

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING M Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 VOL. XXVI—NO. 189 TWO MORE FOREST FIRES REPORTED IN COUNTY TODAY Two other forest fires of uncertain location were reported today in Orange-co by J. C. Joplin, county treasurer who has a ranch in the vicinity of the conflagration that has been raging. One is off in the general direction of San Mateo and the other toward Capistrano. DR. H. A. JOHNSTON'S PACKARD TWIN SIX STOLEN YESTERDAY Automobile thieves are getting bold in Anaheim, indeed so bold as to steal a car from in front of the clinic on Claudina street in broad daylight. The car was a big Packard twin six owned by Dr. H. A. Johnston. It was stolen yesterday sometime between 11 o'clock and 4 o'clock. It was not missed until 4 o'clock. No confirmation of further serious fires could be obtained today from well-informed sources, and the big blaze at the heads of Trabuco and Bell canyons, which had spread to San Juan canyon, appeared likely to be extinguished within 24 hours. The fire, with a change in the wind, stopped spreading south and west. The report that the fire had penetrated Verdugo appears unfounded. It did get into San Juan canyon, however, and there is making its last stand. Nearly 100 men have been fighting the fire, which is nearly under control. About a score of county employees left Santa Ana in trucks beginning Monday night in three different parties. HOT CONTEST FULLERTON TRUSTEE Relying on the insistence of the work of the terton high school boarders of "G. W. Finch" PACKARD TWIN SIX STOLEN YESTERDAY Automobile thieves are getting bold in Anaheim, indeed so bold as to steal a car from in front of the clinic on Claudina street in broad daylight. The car was a big Packard twin six owned by Dr. H. A. Johnston. It was stolen yesterday sometime between 11 o'clock and 4 o'clock. It was not missed until 4 o'clock. The license number is 234-513. It has quarter curtains on the back, both front and tonneau windshields, Firestone tires, and one extra tire. The left front hub cap is off and the speedometer registered more than 20,000 miles. FULLERTON COUNCIL IN NEW QUARTERS The regular weekly meeting of Fullerton trustees was held last night in the new city hall in the Wickersheim building on West Commonwealth avenue. The session was short and sloppy. A number of resolutions and ordinances were passed fixing the grades of the principal streets of the city, and it was announced that the outfall sewer bonds had been sold and the money received. J. L. Lyon, city attorney, suggested that Anaheim get a move on her, and get her part of the outfall sewer expenses ready. A permit was granted. Charles Graham for an oil station at the corner of Drake and Commonwealth avenues. The matter of water connections on Cypress street was discussed. The installation of a pipe line on West Walnut avenue was also agreed upon, and the city clerk instructed to take it up with the Anaheim Union Water Company and have the pipeline installed. Tentative plans for a plat of ground on South Spadra-rd were submitted by M. Ross. Similar plans for subdivision on West Commonwealth avenue near the city limits, and on Nicholas Avenue were submitted by R. Pritchard and Robert Klein. Actor Denies Papers Have His Signature LOS ANGELES, Mar. 28.-Interest in the charges made against William S. Hart, "two-gun" hero of the movies, by a Boston school teacher, said to be Miss Elizabeth McCanly, that he is the father of her 5-year-old boy, centered today around the "enigma fund" of $50 per month for the child until it had reached its majority. Who made the provision no one ANOTHER “LAST COLD WAVE” HITS EAST CHICAGO, Mar. 28.-Another of what weather forecasters in the middle west have ben describing as the last cold wave of the winter broke today over the Central states. In the Great Lakes region an average low temperature of 14 degrees was recorded two hours after sunrise. Duluth, Minn., reported 14 below zero. In Milwaukee, Wis., it was four above zero. SOVIET POSTPONES CHURCHMEN'S DEATH WARSAW, Mar. 28.-The Russian Soviet government has postponed indefinitely the executions of Archbishop Cleplak and Rev. Father Butkiewicz, two Catholic prelates, charged with agitating against the Moscow government, Premier Skorski told the Polish diet today. He said that the Moscow officials had given notice that the men would not be put to death before further diplomatic negotiations have taken place. JAPAN WANTS U.S.TREATY PROVISION HONOLULU, Mar. 28.-Premier Ben canyou, which had appeared likely to be extinguished within 24 hours. The fire, with a change in the wind, stopped spreading south and west. The report that the fire had penetrated Verdugo appears unfounded. It did get into San Juan canyon, however, and there is making its last stand. Nearly 100 men have been fighting the fire, which is nearly under control. About a score of county employees left Santa Ana in trucks beginning Monday night in three different parties. H. I. Snyder, forest ranger, is in charge of the fire fighters. Snyder's headquarters are at Corona, and he has recruited aides whereever he could get them. With only the head of Trabuco canyon burned over, the fish and game as well as water resources of the canyon are practically unaffected. So far as known no buildings of consequence have been consumed as yet. Spontaneous combustion was the cause of a fire which burned over several hundred acres in the Arch Beach district of Laguna Beach before the beach fire department could check it. The department was added by about a score of volunteers. A wooden derrick of the Laguna Beach Oil Association was destroyed, with the engine house and contents. The burning derrick shed sparks over the dry hill-sides, and the fire had almost gotten beyond control before it could be handled. Santa Ana and Tustin aided Laguna in putting out the flames. WHITTIER College—ger—"All well prepared University of Californians in class segregated into three with each division three classes." Pomona College—find that in every students are doing work." U.S. ROYALTY GAS AND OIL WASHINGTON, Missouri of dollars are government's treasure received from oil aid on federal property nounced today by Soil Work. Total net royalties ces up to March 1, 637, Work said. In February totalled and gas royalties from February totalled $600. TO STUDY WATER WASHINGTON, Missouri of the Interior Actor Demes Papers Have His Signature LOS ANGELES, Mar. 28.—Interest in the charges made against William S. Hart, "two-gun" hero of the movies, by a Boston school teacher, said to be Miss Elizabeth McCaully, that he is the father of her 5-year-old boy, centered today around the "enigma fund" of $50 per month for the child until it had reached its majority. Who made the provision no one seems to know. However, the amount is now being paid and it was learned today that Miss MacCaully, who is the child's mother, came to Los Angeles to arrange such a guarantee and then returned to Boston. The actor denies the charge emphatically and claims he knows nothing about the fund for the boy and that if the documents are produced they will not bear his signature. H. S. SENIOR GIRLS PLAN GREAT TIME Senior girls of Anaheim H. S. monopolized the plunge at the school this afternoon between 4 and 4:20. The girls were planning a hilarious time from the minute school was out until the show at the California was over. Just the reason for the occasion, nobody has been able to find out. After the swim, the girls were to enjoy a and then go to the California, and then go to teh California. TAKE FINAL SNAPS FOR H. S. ANNUAL George Hudstrom, vice-principal at Anaheim H. S. was busy today taking final pictures for the school annual, which goes to press within a few weeks. Among those being "shapped" were the Honor Society students and band members. McDonald's Easter Sale, 20 per cent discount on everything in the shoppe. BUILDING PERMITS: Mrs. Clark, addition to California house at $10 N. Claudina street, cost $200. R. E. Weaver, frame garage at 709 N. Topkha street, cost $290. Anaheim Pig & Pub Co., frame mezzanine floor at 106 N. Emily street, cost $200. Sam Schultz, garage at 206 N. Philadelphia street, cost $200. MOTHER SLAPS BOY TOY CAUSES DEATH BALTIMORE, Md., Mar. 28.—A slap in the face by his mother killed Bernard Silverman, aged 3. The boy ran ahead of his mother while the two were out walking. His mother chided him for it and slapped his face, bursting a toy baloon which Bernard held in his mouth. The sudden force of air down the boy's throat strangled him, doctors said. START SIX-STORY BUILDING Work on the now six-story fireproof building to be erected by the First National Bank of Santa Ana at Fourth and Main-sts will begin Monday, President A. J. Crookshank announces. The buildings west of the Farmers' and Merchants' Savings Bank, the savings department of the First National, will be torn down. CONCLE ON STATE BOARD C. C. Concle of this city will represent Orange-co on the general board of the State Building Trade Council during the ensuing year. Orange-co and Marysville are trying to get the 1925 convention. Sacramento will be the 1924 convention city. SPANISH CLUB MEETING The Spanish club of Anaheim school will have a business and social Thursday evening at 7:30 at the club's room at the school. About seventy members and friends are expected to turn out. Miss Clarissa Duckett, teacher of the upper classes, is in charge. BABY GIVES MOTHER'S A SAN PRANCISCO on a clue coming from three-year-old C police started a search father as the scream ences Roddick, who went into unconscious home where she m children by taking "Daddy hit un child's words." REPORT WILL SLIP INTO WASHINGTON, M row Wilson, leader party for eight year Harding land slide o determined effort of the destibles of the next president was reported here litalic circles. CONTRERAS FUN The funeral of O late of Placentia, row afternoon at chapel of Backs, T Burial will be in Hon Knights of Pyth ball Wed. Mar. 28. THE THER Minimum 50 at Maximum 50 at MIN DEALING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, March 28, 1923 Irish Rebels Held By Free State DUBLIN Mar. 28.—Ten thousand republican irregular prisoners are now held in jails and internment camps by the Free Staters, it was revealed today by President William Cosgrave in a speech before the dial etreann. President Cosgrave warned the raiding parties against what he termed "undue exuberance." He said the Free Staters are making progress toward restoration of or better Irregulars attacked the Free State barracks at Ballina but were driven off after a three hour battle. Several republicans were wounded. An unsuccessful attempt was made to burn the home of Senator Guinness at Fox Rock. HOT CONTEST OVER FULLERTON U. H. S. TRUSTEE ELECTION Relying on the insinuation cast against the work of the present Fullerton high school board by the boosters of 'G. W. Finch for high school 30,000-BBL AT SIGN STUDY PLANS FOR CITY PLUNGE Council Investigates Filter & Heating Equipment for Big Pool City councilmen got their first glimpse of the plans for the big swimming pool for the city park, as prepared by Architect M. Eugene Durfee and placed before the board at a special meeting last night. Green Popular Color For Easter PARIS, Mar. 28.—It's the wearing of the green in Paris today. Even if you weren't one to wear a green bow St. Patrick's Day you'll put on a green bonnet on Easter morning if you would be really chic. All colors are bright and gay, but undoubtedly the chosen one is green. It is not the bright Irish green of the rebel country, but a soft almond shade like the kind the confectioners use to make frosting. The little green hats are particularly fresh and "springish" looking. They come in taffeta silk which has a silvery sheen. Green has the monopoly on all the shades for the costume and gown as well as the hat. HOT CONTEST OVER FULLERTON U. H. S. TRUSTEE ELECTION Relying on the insinuation cast against the work of the present Fullerton high school board by the boosters of 'G. W. Finch for high school trustee,' A. W. Purdy issued a statement yesterday claiming the present school board was doing good work, and said that this is recognized by the greatest educational institution in the state. In substantiation he quoted telegrams from Stanford University, Occidental, Whittier and Pomona colleges and the S. B. U. C. commending the work of the high school, and said the same might be seen at the high school principals office. The telegrams follow: Stanford University—C. L. Elliott says, "Fullerton students rank among the upper third." Stanford also divides the state into three groups as to scholarship and is proud to send this telegram concerning the students from the south. Occidental—Dean F. G. Zurt—"Fullerton Union High School students do good work." S. B. U. C.—Unfortunately only five Fullerton high school students have come to us. Of these four have done satisfactory work. One did not qualify. Whittier College—Mrs. Rasenberger—"All well prepared work." University of California—"Fullerton ranks in class A. The state is segregated into three classes and with each division is divided into the three classes." Pomona College—Dean Pitts—"I find that in every case Fullerton students are doing satisfactory work." U.S. ROYALTIES ON GAS AND OIL POUR IN WASHINGTON, March 28—Millions of dollars are pouring into the government's treasury from Royalties received from oil and gas produced on federal properties, it was announced today by Secretary of Interior Work. Total net royalties from these sources up to March 1, reached -10,045,637. Work said, Royalties realized in February totalled $191,939. Oil and gas royalties from California in February totaled $625,690. TO STUDY WESTERN WATER PROJECTS WASHINGTON, March 28—Secretary of the Interior Work today ordained yesterday claiming the present school board was doing good work, and said that this is recognized by the greatest educational institution in the state. In substantiation he quoted telegrams from Stanford University, Occidental, Whittier and Pomona colleges and the S. B. U. C. commending the work of the high school, and said the same might be seen at the high school principal's office. The telegrams follow: Stanford University—C. L. Elliott says, "Fullerton students rank among the upper third." Stanford also divides the state into three groups as to scholarship and is proud to send this telegram concerning the students from the south. Occidental—Dean F. G. Zurt—"Fullerton Union High School students do good work." S. B. U. C.—Unfortunately only five Fullerton high school students have come to us. Of these four have done satisfactory work. One did not qualify. Whittier College—Mrs. Rasenberger—"All well prepared work." University of California—"Fullerton ranks in class A. The state is segregated into three classes and with each division is divided into the three classes." Pomona College—Dean Pitts—"I find that in every case Fullerton students are doing satisfactory work." Council Investigates Filter & Heating Equipment for Big Pool City councilmen got their first glimpse of the plans for the big swimming pool for the city park, as prepared by Architect M. Eugene Durfee and placed before the board at a special meeting last night. The layout is wonderful. The only question is, will the park bond issue stand the strain of its cost? Plans call for a big pool, 50x150 feet, of sufficient length for standard swimming races by making two laps. Depth ranges from 2½ feet to 9¼ feet. It was roughly estimated last night that the plans would mean an outlay of about $50,000. This is considerably more than originally planned for the feature but it includes a pergola for spectators about three sides of the pool. The pergola is really a part of the Greek theater background so the cost should not be entirely placed against the plunge, council was told. The plans include lockers, dressing rooms and toilets sufficient to accommodate about 400 bathers at one time without doubling up. At does not include equipment to heat the water nor a filter plant, both of which are considered very essential. The state board of health requires 800 gallons of fresh water for each bather. To fill the plunge will require about 300,000 gallons of water which means that after 275 bathers have used the plunge, the water must be changed. This would be at least every day in May, June, July, August and September. At the domestic water rate, the 300,000 gallons for one filling of the pool would be about 40%, a big expense to the city. The whole city is now using on an average about 1,000,000 gallons of water daily. Representatives of a filter company last night stated that equipment could be furnished for about $3500. This would not include installation, pump, pipe, etc. With a filter, it would not require so much fuel for heating the water as the temperature would not be reduced during filtration. Such a filter plant would filter the water every ten hours. Council believes that for at least 180 days of the year, the pool would be used by at least 100 bathers daily, or a total of 18,000 for the season. Three times this number used Alhambra pool last season. However, it was pointed out, it is warmer at Alhambra and its farther from the bathing beach than Anaheim. On the other hand, it is expected the Anaheim pool will attract bathers from Fullerton, Orange, Santa Ana and, in Council Investigates Filter & Heating Equipment for Big Pool Selma Leabo on Monday of this week took up a piece of board two by one and one-half and beat her five-year old son, Lamar, so severely that her husband, L. A. Leabo, had to interfere; Leabo charges in a divorce complaint filed today. The trouble over the child was the culmination and Leabo found his wife gone with all her clothes and other belongings when he returned from Atwood, where he was working; to the home in Santa Ana. The boy was covered with black and blue welts, says the complaint. The wife often went riding with other men, the complain adds. She would leave the children in the care of other children 10 or 11 years old. The underwear of the two minor children had the appearance of not having been changed for weeks. Divorce, custody of the two children, Lamar and Ralph, five and two, and such other relief as the court may be disposed to grant are asked. There is no community property except a Ford car and furniture. The two were married at Vancouver, State of Washington, on Oct. 23, 1917. VACATE ISSUE OF S.A. SCHOOL BONDS Sale of Santa Ana's issue of $150,000 grammar school bonds was vacated by the Supervisors yesterday. The premium paid by the Anglo California Trust Co., of San Francisco probably will be returned and a new election ordered. The board passed a new ordinance providing for these fees to be charged against dairymen: Herds of two to nine cows, both inclusive; $1 annually; 10 to 29 cows; $2; 30 to 59; $3; 60 to 99; $4; 100 or more; $5. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after passage. It was announced that the Citizens' National Bank of Los Angeles had purchased the issue of $80,000 five per cent grammar school bonds at a premium of $1456.80. Two hundred dollars was appropriated for the Orange-co Choral Union TO STUDY WESTERN WATER PROJECTS WASHINGTON, March 28.—Secretary of the Interior Work today ordered the inspection force of the department to proceed immediately upon a detailed investigation of reclamation and irrigation projects through the western states with a view to eliminating unnecessary expenses in their conduct. The investigations will begin with the Rio Grande project in New Mexico and Texas. BABY GIVES CLUE TO MOTHER'S ASSAILANT SAN FRANCISCO, March 28.—Upon a clue coming from the baby lip of three-year-old Chester Roddick, police started a search today for his father as the agent of Mrs. Florence Roddick, who was brutally beaten into unconsciousness at the little home where she supported her two children by taking in washing. "Daddy hit mamma" were the child's words. REPORT WILSON TO SLIP INTO HARNESS WASHINGTON, March 28.—Woodrow Wilson, leader of the Democratic party for eight years preceding the Harding land slide of 1920, will make a determined effort to resume control of the destitics of his party during the next presidential campaign, it was reported here today in high political circles. CONTRERAS FUNeral THURS. The funeral of Gabriel Contreras, late of Placentia, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell, Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Knights of Pythias, Masquerade ball Wed. Mar. 28. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 50 at 2 a.m. Maximum 80 at 1 p.m. Three revolvers were stolen from Livesey's Bike Shop at 216 East Fourth-st., Santa Ana, just evening. The guns included two Smith & Wessons, one a 38-calibre special with six-inch barrel and pearl handle, the other a 32-20 with six-inch barrel; and a Remington automatic of 28 calibre. Two well dressed Mexicans had been in the store just before the pistols were missed, according to a report to City Marshal Claude Rogers. HEYDLER ACCEPTS LANDIS' DECISION SAN PRANCISCO, Mar. 28.—John Heydler, president of the National League, here today winding up a month's vacation spent in California, declared before taking a train for the east that he had no quarrel with Judge Landis, high commissioner of baseball, over Landis' decision in the Kube Benton case. PRESIDENT VIEWS SUGAR SITUATION WASHINGTON, Mar. 28.—For the second time within a week, President Harding has observed sugar prices and has acted to determine who or what is to blame. The President's first move was to order the department of justice to investigate to determine if a "teriminal conspiracy" existed to boost the price of sugar by manipulating the market. —Starbuck's Red. See Classified Ad. For northern grape lands, see J. E. Schumacher Co., 212 W. Center. 3 PISTOLS STOLEN FROM S. A. STORE Three revolvers were stolen from Livesey's Bike Shop at 216 East Fourth-st., Santa Ana, just evening. The guns included two Smith & Wessons, one a 38-calibre special with six-inch barrel and pearl handle, the other a 32-20 with six-inch barrel; and a Remington automatic of 28 calibre. Two well dressed Mexicans had been in the store just before the pistols were missed, according to a report to City Marshal Claude Rogers. HEYDLER ACCEPTS LANDIS' DECISION SAN PRANCISCO, Mar. 28.—John Heydler, president of the National League, here today winding up a month's vacation spent in California, declared before taking a train for the east that he had no quarrel with Judge Landis, high commissioner of baseball, over Landis' decision in the Kube Benton case. PRESIDENT VIEWS SUGAR SITUATION WASHINGTON, Mar. 28.—For the second time within a week, President Harding has observed sugar prices and has acted to determine who or what is to blame. The President's first move was to order the department of justice to investigate to determine if a "teriminal conspiracy" existed to boost the price of sugar by manipulating the market. —Starbuck's Red. See Classified Ad. For northern grape lands, see J. E. Schumacher Co., 212 W. Center. JURY AMENDMENT PASSES UPPER HOUSE SACRAMENTO, March 28.—Three-fourths jury amendment to the state constitution, over which the senate has been at loggerheads, finally passed the upper house today by a vote of 28 to 11. Opponents of the measure, which would permit the finding of verdicts in criminal cases by nine members of the jury instead of 12, says they have the vote to defeat the amendment in the assembly. TWO OIL COMPANIES ARE INCORPORATED The Chiksan Oil Company, capitalize at $2,000,000, filed articles of incorporation today with the County clerk. Dean Love of Anahiem is mentioned as one of the directors. The others are of Los Angeles, Pomona and San Dimas. Of the stock, $500 was subscribed. The Consellating Holding Co., an oil concern, filed articles today. The capital is $10,000. Directors are of Long Beach and Los Angeles. TREATY IS SIGNED OVER GOULD ESTATE NEW YORK, Mar. 28.—A "treaty" in which present litigation over administration of the estate of the late Jay Gould is indefinitely suspended, was signed by all the heirs here. The treaty was the result of news from France that George J. Gould is dying. CONTINUE MARTINEZ CASE The case of People v. Martines was continued today by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams until April 27. Martinez is accused of stealing a 15-year old girl. dealer E COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN IN POPULATION Total in 1910 was... 2,629 For Year 1920 was... 5,520 Today, Estimated at... 10,000 When thru with your Plain Dealer, mall to it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, Fastest Growing City in Orange County. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR BBL. WELL SIGNAL HILL LARGEST GUSHER IN U. S. COMES IN WITH ROAR LONG BEACH Cal., Mar. 28—With a roar that shook the entire field, Andrews No. 3, a Shell Oil Company well at Signal Hill, came in today with a flow estimated at 30,000 barrels a day; is largest gusher in U. S. The well covered a large area with*oil and defied initial efforts of available drilling erews to control it, and an urgent call was sent out for men and equipment to bring the gusher under control. MEXICANS PREFER AMERICAN PIANO WASHINGTON, March 28.—The increasing popularity of the Ameri- SEVERAL MERCHANTS VICTIMS OF CHECK ‘ARTIST’ THIS WEEK A number of merchants of Pacentla, Brea and La Habra have been BEAT BOARD Monday of this week of board two and beat her mar, so severe, L. A. Leabo, leabo charges in filled today. The child was the labo found his other clothes and then he returned he was workin Santa Ana with black and complaint, front riding withplain adds. She children in the care or 11 years old, the two minor appearance of hot for weeks, of the two childhophive and two,ef as the court grant are asked, community property and furniture, married at Van Washington, on JUE OF SCHOOL BONDS's issue of $150-bond was vacated yesterday. The Anglo California sanction probably and a new election a new ordinance, fees to be charged Herds of two to usive, $1 annual; 30 to 59, $2; more, $5. The sect 30 days after that the Citizens' Los Angeles had of $80,000 five school bonds at a 40. was appropri-ico Choral Union MEXICANS PREFER AMERICAN PIANO WASHINGTON, March 28.—The increasing popularity of the American player piano is defeating the propaganda for German pianos in Mexico, the department of commerce has reported. American consular agents report that the mechanical piano made in the United States has become increasingly popular in Mexico, often displacing orchestras for public dances. VICTIMS WRECKED IN SECOND CRASH LOS ANGELES, March 28.—More than a score of persons were injured in a collision between street car and a sight-seeing bus at Sixth and Hobart-sts., shortly before noon today. Both vehicles were wrecked. The injured persons were extricated from the wreckage and rushed to hospitals in all parts of the city. According to those who saw the accident, the bus was carrying about 70 persons, drew into the intersection of Sixth-st., from Hobart and was forced to stop on the car track in an attempt to avoid hitting another machine. The street car could not be stopped before it crashed into the bus, witnesses stated. The heavy electric car struck the motor car in the middle, reduced it to a twisted mass of steel and splintered wood and carried it about 20 feet. Several of the injure were placed in the machine of F. G. Bernard who started for the Receiving hospital at a high rate of spread. When he reached the intersection of Sixth and Hill-st., his machine collided with another automobile, wrecking his car and severely injuring himself. GASOLINE PRICE WAR IN SIGHT LOS ANGELES, March 28.—Prospects of a gasoline price war loomed today an independent filling stations began to sell the fuel at 17 and 18 cents a gallon. Stations of the Standard, Union, Wilshire and Ventura oil companies maintained their price at 20 cents. Independent stations in the southern and western parts of the city are alleged to have started the war by SEVERAL MERCHANTS VICTIMS OF CHECK 'ARTIST' THIS WEEK A number of merchants of Placentia, Brea and La Habra have been victimized this week by a no-fund check artist, it was said this morning at the Fullerton Standard Bank. Nine checks from this artist who signs a different name each time have come in to the Standard bank this week, the amounts ranging from $25 to $45, W. A. Smith, assistant cashier said. The checks are all made out with a pencil, and bear the date of March 1922. The merchants victimized have been notified and Mr. Smith said the matter would be taken up with the police immediately. He requested the newspapers to warn business men to look out for the man. MOTHER DIES ON EVE OF HOME TRIP A sad trio of sisters will leave tomorrow morning on their journey to the late home of their mother, Mrs. Mary Vanderback, in Virginia City, Mont., to accompany the body of the mother who died about 5:30 yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. M. Turk, the daughter living at 617 South Lemon-st. Mrs. Vanderback had been passing the winter here hoping to benefit her health, arrangements had been made to leave tomorrow with the mother, who then seemed able to stand the trip home in a Pullman. Instead, her sudden death came and the journey will be made as scheduled, but under a weight of sorrow. Mrs. Vanderback was born in Indiana almost 63 years ago. There will be no service, but the body, which is now at the Huddle Funeral Home, will be taken to Los Angeles early tomorrow, accompanied by the daughters, to board the 10:50 U.P. train for the east. Mime. Bernhardt May Sleep in Pantheon PARIS, March 28.—The influential newspaper L'Ouevre today suggested that France break all precedents and bury Mime. Sarah Bernhardt, world famous actress, in the Pantheon, the Westminster Abbey of Paris. There is no woman buried in this historic building. GASOLINE PRICE WAR IN SIGHT LOS ANGELES, March 28.—Proceeds of a gasoline price war loomed today an independent filling stations began to sell the fuel at 17 and 18 cents a gallon. Stations of the Standard, Union, Wilshire and Ventura oil companies maintained their price at 20 cents. Independent stations in the southern and western parts of the city are alleged to have started the war by reducing the price to 17 and 18 cents upon the basis of reports from San Jose that the retail price of gasoline there had been reduced 2 cents a gallon. SEVEN MEN FACING MOB MURDER TRIAL NEW ORLEANS, March 28.—In spite of the failure of the parish grand jury to return indictments against persons who are believed to have participated in the hooded activities last year in Morehouse parish, which Gov. Parker and Attorney General A. V. Coco attributed to the KK Klux Klan, seven men will go on trial. Announcement was made by the attorney general that the week of April 9 he would file bills of information against seven men on charges of felony and misdemeanors. Their identity was not disclosed. METEOR FRAGMENTS FOUND NEAR CHICAGO CHICAGO, Mar. 28.—Finding of two rocks near here, apparently of igneous origin, has occasioned the belief that a meteor shower occurred here during the snow storm that swept Elgin and vicinity a few days ago. The two rocks, weighing about 100 pounds each, are believed to have fallen from the sky. FORMER STAGE STAR DEAD BERLIN, March 28.—Death at Meiningen of Ellen Franz, 84, former stage star, who has been the "queen" of Sage-Meiningen since she became the morganatic wife of the late King George II, 40 years ago, was reported today. FULLERTON DEFEATS ORANGE Fullerton school girls first baseball team defeated Orange yesterday 18 to 6. The high school second team who over the grammar school team by the same score. Mme. Bernhardt May Sleep in Pantheon PARIS, March 28.—The influential newspaper L'Ouevre today suggested that France break all precedents and bury Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, world famous actress, in the Pantheon, the Westminster Abbey of Paris. There is no woman buried in this historic building. So general has been the modifying over Mme. Bernhardt that demand is becoming general for state recognition of her greatness. Some believe that no woman since Joan of Arc has focused the eyes of the world upon France to such an extent. BUSINESS WOMEN DANCE Fullerton Business Women's club held their regular meeting last night at the Fullerton club hall, with a supper earlier in the evening at the First Christian church. Following the business meeting, there was dance. McDonald's Easter Sale, 20 per cent discount on everything in the shoppe. BLUNDERS What is this actress shows she is an amateur The answer will be today's want ads.