oc-plain-dealer 1923-03-29

FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING M Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 584 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 LEADING NE VOL. XXVI—NO. 190 40 HELD UP NEW LOS NIETOS DANCE HALL MAN SHOT Lone Bandit Escapes After Daylight Holdup of 20 Dancing Couples (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, March 29.—Walking into a crowded dance hall at Los Nietos in broad day light, a lone bandit, armed with a revolver, early to-day held up 20 dancing couples and shot Ruffell Jeffries, one of the proprietors, when he interfered. In the Plain Dealer Opens First Leased Wire An epoch in local newspaper annals, The Plain Dealer today opened the first leased wire, to enter Anaheim and No. Orange-county. With C. F. Gruetter, a fast press telegraph operator, in the Plain Dealer office typing something like 15,000 words daily, the complete telegraph report of the International News Service, readers of this paper will at once note the big improvement in speed and accuracy of Lone Bandit Escapes After Daylight Holdup of 20 Dancing Couples (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, March 29.—Walking into a crowded dance hall at Los Nietos in broad day light, a lone bandit, armed with a revolver, early today held up 20 dancing couples and shot Ruffell Jeffries, one of the printers, when he interfered. In the confusion, the bandit escaped without robbing the dancers who had lined up against the wall with hands in air. Jeffries is in the Mercy Hospital at Whittier with a bullet wound in his spine, and will probably be paralyzed, if he lives, physicians said. EATS POISON, THEN TELLS YOUNG WIFE (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, Mar. 29.—Elbert H. Eakle, 70, prominent business man of Fort Worth, Texas, died at the Pacific hospital early today, a suicide according to Chief Deputy Coroner William McDonald. Police detectives investigating the case stated that Eakle, a bridesgroom of two months, was taken to the hospital Saturday suffering from poisoning and that his condition was discovered by his wife, some 30 years his junior. According to Mrs. Eakle's story to the officers she noticed her husband's condition Saturday afternoon when he appeared to be in low spirits. Later, she said, he told her he had eaten three poison tablets several hours previously and had just swallowed 10 more. An inquest will be held tomorrow it was announced. GRAB TICKETS FOR BIG LEGION DANCE Anabeim Post, American Legion, is rapidly selling tickets for its big dance, April 18. The auxiliary and friends of the post are helping. It will be only a short time until the post will be occupying its new headquarters in the City Hall basement. The membership campaign is in full swing with prizes of a new Elgin watch, a $15 merchandise order and a $10 merchandise order. SEEK TO STABILIZE WORKS THRU YEAR (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, March 29.—Elimination of objectionable elements from the building trades in various cities was one of the problems tackled With C. F. Gruetter, a fast press telegraph operator, in the Plain Dealer office typing something like 15,000 words daily, the complete telegraph report of the International News Service, readers of this paper will at once note the big improvement in speed and accuracy of its telegraphic news service. The Los Angeles afternoon papers, the only publications circulating in Anahiem having telegraph service on a par with the Plain Dealer's must go to press about 12 o'clock. The Plain Dealer will be able to publish news received several hours after that time. Note how much of the news you read in the Plain Dealer each afternoon is 18 hours ahead of the morning papers. PARIS PAYS LAST TRIBUTE TO SARAH By Frank E. Mason (By International News Service) PARIS, Mar. 29.—Funeral services were conducted today for Sarah Bernhardt with utmost simplicity in the little church of St. Francois De Sales. Despite the announcement of the police that only intimate friends of the family would be admitted, scores tried to force their way. The largest floral tribute was a wreath of violets and carnations 12 feet square from the city of Paris. There were $8,000 to 10,000 in the streets near the church and the Bernhardt home. The entire interior of the building was in mourning. Mme. Bernhardt's coffin rested upon an immense catafalque in the center of the nave. Five great flat-topped wagons, according to French customs, ahead of the hearse. Mourners walked behind. Strict police orders were to prevent efforts to commercialize the death of Mme. Bernhardt, but not successfully enforced. Dozens of Hawkers were in the streets near the church selling postcard pictures of Mme. Bernhardt. Sacha Gutryt, Playwright, who wrote a play especially for Mme. 2 Seriously Others Bunkhouse (L. N. S. Staunton) RIVERSIDE, ped by smoke and were asleep, thrice to death, two seals others narrowed today when ignin destroyed by Windsor Camp Heights Fruit Cafe Paifing in a fruec their company escaped fought thereds spread toings. The three men were Thaddenus Ana; H. W. Ge known; R. P. G. The injured: loudly burned at amputation may J. Bunting, b jumping to the Twenty-one mthe second floor ture, when two started to work Before an al fire had penetra The men ups smoke; crowded between the bus The three were overcome les were found their beds. Abbott, one o fought with them hands. Officials of th mediately launched to determine The theory was of the men probar or cigaret bu Coroner C. S. Inquest tomorrow FINE ANAL ON LIQUOR A. B. Bernhardt raigned before for transporting $150, or sent jail. He is being the payment Judge French in name of A. B. Ed L. Davis fore Judge Freemorting liquor pending. G. L. Talking before Judge F of overloading fined $25. FOUR INJURETRAIN SEEK TO STABILIZE WORKS THRU YEAR (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, March 29.—Elimination of objectionable elements from the building trades in various cities was one of the problems tackled today at the conference of the International Building Trades Council meeting in Los Angeles this week. As part of the week's program, the council will seek ways and means of stabilizing the employment of men in the building trades and equalize employment throughout the year, it was said. GALE BLOWS SCHOONER ASHORE BOSTON, Mass., Mar. 29.—An unidentified five-masted schooner was aground at Chatham today. She is said to carry a crew of fifteen. The coast guard cutter Acushnet has gone to her assistance. A 42-mile wind is blowing her to pieces. PRUIT SALES TODAY (By International News Service) NEW YORK, March 29.—Twenty four car navels, three mixed cars, one car lemons, one car St. Michael oranges and one car Navelencas sold. Oranges lower in spots. Lemons steady; tangerines ready. Oranges averaged. Navels 260 to 460; St. Michaels 570, half boxes 165; half boxes tangerines 195 to 250; loose boxes 250; lemons 320 to 375. BUILDING PERMITS W. C. Triplett, frame temporary residence at 324 S. West St. cost $1000. R. A. Giboney, residence and garage at 519 S. Philadelphia street, cost $2500. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 49 at 4 a.m. Maximum 77½ at 1:30 p.m. (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES and vicinity—Fair tonight and Friday. TWIN SIX STRIPPED WHEN GAS IS GONE The Packard twin six of Dr. H. A. Johnston stolen from in front of the clinic Tuesday was recovered late yesterday at Venice, where it was abandoned when the gasoline was exhausted. It was stripped of almost everything movable but the tires, even windshields. The car was still in running order. ELKS INITIATE 1 CANDIDATES Thirteen candidates were initiated into Anahelic bridge of the Elks at last night's meeting. This brings a membership to 1,000. Entertainment consisting of four or five vaudeville by professionals, was followed by excellent supper. NEW MUTUG PROPERTY Citrus service at Pullerton has new map of North 144 W. Colfowing every Phy, and the owner December I, 1922. For Schumacher Phone Plaja FOUR INJUSTRACTIONS By International PUEBLO, Co. were injured thirteen senger trains on Grande collided with the Royal Gorgue. Conduitor O'D express messenger and a boy were lousy. A misunderstands the cause of the impact of wagons in two. Sam Roberts was thrown into but was rescued. RECORD OF FOR MAINTAINANCE By International NEW YORK, today was in the coldest March w 60-mile gale m. The thermometer zero, 27 degrees. The previous was 19 degrees. Northern New England a COLD WAVE NEW By International SYRACUSE, racuse and Centering today from breaking blizzard zero temperature a loss of thousand ruined orchards. Fruit trees threw broken a E. Schumacher Phone 875. Plain Dealer W REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVI ain Dea ADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUN Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 29, 1923 3 BURNED TO DEATH AT RIVERSIDE 2 Seriously Hurt and 16 Others Barely Escape in Bunkhouse Blaze (L. N. P. Staff Correspondent) RIVERSIDE, Cal., Mar. 29.—Traped by smoke and flames while they were asleep, three men were burned to death, two seriously injured and 16 others narrowly escaped cremation today when fire of unknown origin destroyed a bunkhouse at the Windsor Corp. of the Arlington J. D. THOMAS WILL HEAD A. C. OF C. Finally Pay For Investigation of County Highway Affairs After being a source of friction among the Associated Chambers of Commerce for a year or more past, the controversy over the payment of allotments to cover the investigation of certain county offices ended at the annual meeting last night in St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, Various mem- Spend Two Million For Easter Flowers WASHINGTON, Mar. 29.—The United States will spend about two million dollars on Easter flowers. This was the opinion today of Washington Florists, who declared demand for Easter posies is the greatest in history. Prices on illes, roses and other favorites are approximately the same as last year. A couple of hundred thousand dollars should cover the national capital's flower bill. It was declared at the department of commerce that several shiploads of Easter illies have been imported from Bermuda. TWO RELEASED OF B. B. RIOT CHARGE 2 Seriously Hurt and 16 Others Barely Escape in Bunkhouse Blaze (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) RIVERSIDE, Cal. Mar. 29.—Trapped by smoke and flames while they were asleep, three men were burned to death, two seriously injured and 16 others narrowly escaped cremation today when fire of unknown origin destroyed a bunkhouse at the Windsor Camp of the Arlington Heights Fruit Company, near here. Paifing in a frantic attempt to rescue their companions, the men who escaped fought the fire and prevented its spread to five nearby buildings. The three men burned to death were: Thaddeus Barrow, 60, Santa Ana; H. W. Goff, 55, address unknown; R. P. Goff, his son, 30. The injured: B. H. Abbott, so seriously burned about both hands that amputation may be necessary. J. Bunting, both legs injured by jumping to the ground. Twenty-one men were asleep on the second floor of the frame structure, when two employees who had started to work discovered the fire. Before an alarm could be given, fire had penetrated the upper story. The men upstarts, blinded by the smoke, crowded in to the hallway between the bunks. The three who died apparently were overcome by the smoke. Bodies were found near the debris of their beds. Abbott, one of the last to escape, fought with the flames with his bare hands. Officials of the fruit company immediately launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. The theory was expressed that one of the men probably dropped a cigar or cigaret butt. Coroner C. S. Dickson ordered an inquest tomorrow morning. FINE ANAHEIM MAN ON LIQUOR CHARGE A. B. Bernard of Anaheim arraigned before Judge French today for transporting liquor, was fined $150, or sentenced to 150 days in jail. He is being held in jail pending the payment of fine. Before Judge French last year, he gave the name of A. B. Gonzales, it is said. Ed L. Davis of Pomona was before Judge French today for transporting liquor. His case is still pending. G. L. Talkington was arraigned before Judge French on the charge of overloading a truck, and was fined $25. POUR INJURED IN TRAIN COLLISION (By International News Service) BURBERT, Colo., Mar. 29.—Four Finally Pay For Investigation of County Highway Affairs After being a source of friction among the Associated Chambers of Commerce for a year or more past, the controversy over the payment of allotments to cover the investigation of certain county offices ended at the annual meeting last night in St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, Various members subscribed $10 to $20 each, in most cases $15, including Harry D. Riley of Anaheim, chairman of the committee, and Secretary J. C. Metzgar, who gave $30, his annual salary. One hundred dollars more was voted from the treasury. This matter, the election of officers, and a speech by Edward S. Thomas, assistant traffic manager of the Pacific Electric, on "Looking at Chambers of Commerce from the Outside," were the features of the meeting. Secretary-Treasurer Metzgar resigned after filling the position for 10 years and Secretary G. A. Raymer of Fullerton C. of C. was elected to succeed him. As forecasted in these columns, Vice-President J. D. Thomas of Olive was elected president. J. F. Ahlborn of Anaheim nominated him and there were no other nominations. L. P. Coburn of Oranga was elected vice-president, on nomination of T. B. Talbert of Huntington Beach. President C. L. Crumrine of La Habra could not attend because of illness and Vice-President Thomas presided in his stead. Freeman H. Bloodgood of Santa Ana delivered the address of welcome and G. A. Raymer of Fullerton responded. Lew H. Wallace of Newport Beach for the harbor committee reported progress, as did Harry D. Riley for the California Valenea Orange Show. Those who contributed to the fund to clear up the rest of the expense for the county officers' investigation were E. E. Jahraus, of Laguna Beach; H. A. Lake of Garden Grove, Harry D. Riley of Anaheim, Lew H. Wallace of Newport Beach; J. D. Thomas of Olive, Dr. Huston of Costa Mesa, G. A. Raymer of Fullerton; T. B. Talbert of Huntington Beach, S. W. Stanley of Tustin and J. C. Metzgar of Santa Ana. J. P. Ahlborn of Anaheim presented a written report embodying results already made public, for the water conservation committee. The speaker of the evening, Edward C. Thomas,'said that the secretary of a chamber of commerce should be given executive authority if he was fit for it, and a town should stand back of its secretary to the limit. A secretary should have plenty of efficient help, he declared. He and the chamber he represented worked increasingly for the good of the community, Thomas asserted. The secretary "got after" the railways and made them keen their rights of way TWO RELEASED OF B. B. RIOT CHARGE Pete J. Murphy or Phillip J. Murphy and Oliver Logue both of Huntington Beach, were freed today by Justice J. B. Cox, following the hearing of charges of resisting an officer. The two were alleged to have been involved in the baseball riot at Huntington Beach in which Ballard was badly manhandled. Evidence was lacking that the two had been guilty. Frank Cloninger and Jack Moran will be arraigned this afternoon. The charge against them also was scheduled to be a high misdemeanor, but this may be changed to battery and disturbing the peace, in the case of Cloninger at least. Four more will be arraigned Friday before Justice Cox in connection with the riot. Deputy District Attorney D. G. Wettlin represented the People this morning and Attorney Clyde Bishop of Newport Beach the defendants. PORTIONING AGAIN LIVE ISSUE TODAY (By International News Service) SACRAMENTO, March 29—Re-portionment was again a decidedly live issue today. The assembly re-apportionment committee has reported out the Baker bill by a vote of 12 to 8, with a recommendation "do not paris." The action is regarded as victory for the south, since it resuscitates the bill and brings it before the assembly for a roll call vote. That puts the question up to the assembly to say whether the constitutional reapportionment shall be carried cut. If the Baker proposal carries Los Angeles would be given 21 assemblymen and ten senators, an increase of six and two respectively. INFIRMARY INMATES BURNED TO DEATH (By International News Service) ALPENA, Mich., March 29—Two men inmates were burned to death today and 27 other inmates, four of them women, were carried to safety when the Alpena-co infirmary was destroyed by fire. Danage was estimated at $50,000. Firemen were handicapped by eczer FOUR INJURED IN TRAIN COLLISION (By International News Service) PUEBLO, Colo., Mar. 29.—Four were injured this morning when passenger trains on the Denver and Rio Grande collided near the entrance to the Royal Gorge. Conductor O'Connor of Pueblo, an express messenger, a negro porter and a boy were injured, none seriously. A misunderstanding of orders was the cause of the head-on collision, the impact of which split one of the engines in two. Sam Roberts, a Kansas City bo, was thrown into the Arkansas river, but was rescued uninjured. RECORD COLD WAVE FOR MARCH IN N.Y. (By International News Service) NEW YORK, Mar. 29.—New York today was in the ice clutch of the coldest March weather on record. A 60-mile gale made it seem colder. The thermometer fell to nine above zero, 27 degrees below yesterday. The previous low record for March was 19 degrees, March 28, 1874. Northern New York reported snow New England and west into Indiana. COLD WAVE RUINS NEW YORK FRUIT (By International News Service) SYRACUSE, N. Y., Mar. 29.—Syracuse and Central New York emerging today from the grip of a record breaking blizzard and accompanying zero temperature found itself facing a loss of thousands of dollars from ruined orchards. Fruit trees throughout the district were broken and uprooted. E. Schumacher Co., 212 W. Center, Phone 975. Plain Dealer Want Ads Get Results The speaker of the evening, Edward C. Thomas, said that the secretary of a chamber of commerce should be given executive authority if he was fit for it, and a town should stand back of its secretary to the limit. A secretary should have plenty of efficient help, he declared. He and the chamber he represented worked uneasily for the good of the community. Thomas asserted. The secretary "got after" the railways and made them keep their rights of way in shape. He kept civil improvements to the fore. Thomas was given a rising vote of thanks when he had concluded. V. D. Johnson, secretary of the Orange chamber, speaking in behalf of the Orange County Council of the American Legion, said that the Artistic Day celebration, to be held next time in Orange, should witness the general closing of stores and should center in the town selected for; the observance. Other celebrations of individual towns should be dropped. While no action was taken, the sentiment in favor of Johnson's recommendations appeared unanimous. Secretary-Treasurer Metzgar reported a balance of $2.25 after payment of the $100 toward the county investigation fund. The next meeting will be held at Tustin. BAD CHECK ARTIST CONTINUES AT WORK The bad check artist reported yesterday by the Standard Bank of Fulerton has not been caught and more checks are coming in; it was announced this morning. The last check, noted yesterday afternoon was $56. CRITICIZE GOVT. IN IGNORING SOVIET (By International News Service) LONDON, March 29.—In the house of commons this afternoon, Lieut. Commander J. M. Kenworthy attacked the government for failing to recognize Russia. He warned that unless the soviet is recognized that alliance between Russia and France is possible with perhaps Italy joining. INFIRMARY INMATES BURNED TO DEATH (By International News Service) ALPENA, Mich., March 29.—Two men inmates were burned to death today and 27 other inmates, four of them women, were carried to safety when the Alpena-co infirmary was destroyed by fire. Danage was estimated at $50,000. Firemen were handicapped by eczo weather. POSTPONE QUIZ IN SLAIN GIRL CASE (By International News Service) NEW YORK, Mar. 29.—Examination of all those connected with the case of Dorothy King, slain Broadway butterfly, was postponed late this afternoon by Assistant District Attorney Pecora until tomorrow. The prosecutor said he intended interrogating E. T. Stotesbury, his son-in-law, John K. Mitehell, and relative of the dead model. BIG FOREST FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED The big forest fire raging at the heads of Bell, Trabuco and San Juan Hot Springs canyons appeared to be out today. The fire was brought under control yesterday and reports from El Toro today said smoke was no longer visible. The damage aside from that to watersheds is slight, because little timber was burned. CHILD TO REPRESENT U.S. IN PEACE PARLEY (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, Mar. 29.—Richard Washington Child, American ambassador at Rome, probably will be the unofficial representative of the United States when the Allies and Turks resume their peace negotiations. RELEASE THREE NORTHERN ROOKIES (By International News Service) SAN PRANCISCO, March 29.—Three San Francisco rookies drew outright releases today. They are pitcher Harry Stewart; Infielder Charles Gowanlock and Outfielder Charley Valla, brother of Gene Valla of the Seals. WS SERVICE - FIRST IN ANAHEIM Dealer NGE COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN IN POPULATION Total in 1910 was... 2,628 For Year 1920 was... 5,526 Today, Estimated at... 10,000 When thru with your Plain Dealer, mail to it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, Fastest Growing City in Orange County. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR SPRINGS TODAY FULLERTON MAN HELD IN LIQUOR RAID AT BOLSA Joe Carrisosa of Fullerton was held yesterday afternoon, following a single-handed raid by Deputy Sheriff Ed McClellan, on a ranch near Bolsa which Carrisosa claimed to lease, for having liquor in his possession. It was uncertain whether a charge of possession, manufacture or both would be preferred McClellan expects to make another arrest today, he said. One hundred and twenty gallons of mash and a quantity of strong liquor was confiscated. Prosecution will be under the Wright Act, Sheriff Sam Jernigan said. Carrisosa served 90 days several months ago for a similar offense. He may be arraigned this after- 1000 HUNT 2 LOST SAN BERDOO BOYS (By International News Service) SAN BERNARDINO, March 29—Launching the greatest search ever conducted in So. Calif., more than 1,000 assembled at the city hall hertoday and started on a systematic RELEASE OF HOT CHARGE by or Phillip J. Murlogue both of Huntwere freed today by, following the hearalled to have been baseball riot at Bach in which Ballard handled. lacking that the two enger and Jack Moran died this afternoon. Against them also was a high misdemeanor, be changed to battery the peace, in the case least. will be arraigned Priice Cox in connection let Attorney D. G. unted the People this attorney Clyde BishBeach the defention. NG AGAIN ISSUE TODAY National News Service) O., March 29—Re-ap as again a decidedly the assembly recommittee has reporter bill by a vote of recommendation "do action is regarded as south, since it resuced brings it before the roll call vote. The question up to the whether the constitionment shall be proposal carries, Los be given 21 assemblymators, an increase of respectively. RY INMATES ED TO DEATH National News Service) March., March 29—Two were burned to death other inmates, four of were carried to safety na-co infirmary was estimated at $50,000. he handicaped by ero Ed McClellan, on a ranch near Bolsa which Carrisosa claimed to lease, for having liquor in his possession. It was uncertain whether a charge of possession, manufacture or both would be preferred McClellan expects to make another arrest today, he said. One hundred and twenty gallons of mash and a quantity of strong liquor was confiscated. Prosecution will be under the Wright Act, Sheriff Sam Jernigan said. Carrisosa served 90 days several months age for a similar offense. He may be arraigned this afternoon before Justice J. B. Cox. Carrisosa is the first man in the county held in a raid who has helped the officer or officers smash up the still, McClennan said. The Mexicans also helped McClellan load the still into a car and store it on arrival in Santa Ana. SANTA ANA VOTES ON $300,000 BONDS If a light vote indicates favor, Santa Ana today will pass $300,000 bond issues to improve its water system, fire department and street paving. Up to noon only seven per cent of the registered vote had been cast. By the hour the pools close, seven p.m., it was predicted that 20 to 25 per cent of the vote would be in. The principal ringite mix $150,-000 to extend the water distributing system. Eonough pipe to look after extensions for two or three years to come also is provided for. One thousand tons of pipe already being advertised for. The water system extensions are principally to new subdivisions. A new and modern fire alarm system costing $25,000 will be installed if the vote carries. Two fire halls will be erected to cost the same amount and another $25,000 will be expended for equipment. West Fifth-at in the principal thorofare to be improved. $300,000 BLAZE THOT INCENDIARY By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, Mar. 29—The Union Lithograph Company in East Seventh street was swept by fire at an early hour today and did damage amounting to $300,000, according to officials. The fire was discovered by a night watchman 15 minutes after he had inspected the building at four o'clock. A ripped screen over a locked window and marks on a window still led officials to believe the fire was caused by incendiaries, starting in the bindery room. GLORIA SWANSON SUED BY HUSBAND 1000 HUNT 2 LOST SAN BERDOO BOYS By International News Service) SAN BERNARDINO, March 29—Launching the greatest search ever conducted in So. Calif., more than 1,000 assembled at the city hall here today and started on a systematic hunt for little "Dickey" Jensen; six and his playmate, Dean Gricham, four, San Bernardino boys lost since Saturday. Responding to a general call by Mayor S. W. McNabb, farmers left their fields, business men their decks, Bankers private offices and troops of Boy Scouts in uniform turned out. Before starting, Mayor McNabb exhorted the pose. Sheriff W. A. Shay and officers then issued the necessary orders. Every foot of the country near here was to be gone over thoroughly. Every vacant house was to be inspected and every brush pile and old well were to be investigated. DEMPSEY MANAGER WONT REPLY NOW By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, March 29—Jack Kearns will not make an immediate reply to the offer of $200,000 for Jack Dempsey's end of a purse for a Dempsey-Tom Gibbons bout at Shelbyville, Mont., July 4, he announces today. "The champion's future ring engagements depend very much upon the outcome of the bouts in New York May 12 when Killard, Firpo and Johnson will get busy," said Kearna. "I will consider every angle before signing for any bouts." "The Shelbville people are sincere and they offer will receive every consideration, but I am not going to tie the champion up three months in advance at this time." FIRE LAYS WASTE FAMOUS RESORT By International News Service) BOSTON, Mar. 29—About a mile of Nantasket Beach, great summer resort, was laid waste last night by fire. About 90 houses were destroyed, seven persons injured and about 150 made homeless. Damage is estimated at $1,000,000. The flames were fanned by a northeast wind accompanied by intense cold. CONS. ICE CO. ADDS MODEL AND TRUCK BIRY INMATES DED TO DEATH National News Service) March, March 29—Two were burned to death either inmates, four of were carried to safety in a co infirmary war estimated at $50,000. The handicap by ezro E QUIZ IN GIN GIRL CASE National News Service) Mar. 29—Examina- ne connected with the King, stain Broad- was postponed late by Assistant District until tomorrow. The he intended interro- totsbury, his son-in- fitehell, and relative model. ST FIRE EXTINGUISHED at fire raging at the trabuco and San Juan payons appeared to be the fire was brought yesterday and reports today said smoke was so. The damage aside watersheds is slight, dimber was burned. REPRESENT PEACE PARLEY National News Service) N. Mar. 29—Rich- Child, American am- me, probably will be representative of the when the Allies and their peace negotia- THREE ERN ROOKIES National News Service) ISCO, March 29—San Francisco rookies drew a today. Teacher Harry Stewart; a Gowanlock and Out- Valla, brother of Gene ala. SEventh street was swept by fire at an early hour today and did damage amounting to $300,000, according to officials. The fire was discovered by a night watchman 15 minutes after he had inspected the building at four o'clock. A ripped screen over a locked window and marks on a window still led officials to believe the fire was caused by incendiaries, starting in the bindery room. GLORIA SWANSON SUED BY HUSBAND (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, Mar. 29.—Gloria Swanson, motion picture luminary, is defended in a divorce action filed by her husband, Herbert K. Som-born, president of the Film Equety Co., who claims that in pursuit of her art Miss Swanson deserted her home. Somborn's action was based on the ground of technical deser-tion. Miss Swanson was also divorced from her first husband, Wallace Beery, in 1918 on the same grounds. PILE DRIVER HITS DYNAMITE; KILLED (By International News Service) REDONDO BEACH, Mar. 29.—Terribly injured when he accidentally struck some dynamite while at work on a pile driver near here early today. George Newcomber died shortly afterward at the Pacific hospital. Newcomber was employed by the Pacific Electric and the dynamite was being used in construction work. AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE An accident was reported to local police today in which a Buick owned by G. A. Nelson, of Long Beach, and a car owned by the Nu-Way Laundry of Orange, damaged both machines. E. D. Wheeler reported the machine he was driving was struck by a Motor Transit Stage. No one was reported injured. NEW BABY AT LOLY'S Word was received today noon of the birth in the California hospital, Los Angeles, of a daughter, weighing six pounds, six ounces, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Loly, Jr. This is the first little girl in the family and Master Edward Morris, the son of the family is already anticipatingolly playtime. BOSTON, Mar. 29.—About a mile of Nantasket Beach, great summer resort, was laid waste last night by fire. About 90 houses were destroyed, seven persons injured and about 150 made homeless. Damage is estimated at $1,000,000. The flames were fanned by a northeast wind accompanied by intense cold. CONS. ICE CO. ADDS MORELAND TRUCK The Consolidated Ice and Cold Storage Co., in preparation for a big season, today put into service a new three-ton Moreland truck. This is seven trucks for Anaheim delivery and eight for Fullerton and vicinity. Each truck will bear the insignia of the National Association of Ice Industries—"Dependable service in all weather—Pledged to purity, full weight and good service." TWO AUTOS DAMAGED In an accident this afternoon as Center and Los Angeles ests, a Dogge car owned by S. P. Smith collided with a Buick. Both were damaged. No one was injured. BLUNDERS In what way is this mother careless? The answer will be found among today's want ads.