oc-plain-dealer 1923-04-04

FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL 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 LEADING NE VOL. XXVI—NO. 195 SENSATIONAL D 7 HELD FOR HANDLING LIQUOR Four From Anaheim Given $50 Fines or 50 Days by Judge French Fullerton police last night arrested seven men and boys, four of them from Anaheim, on the charge of transporting liquor. Before Judge French this morning, all receiving fines or sentences except J. R. Lusk of Anaheim who We Have With Us W. H. Weimer. Resides in Los Angeles. Is at the Valencia Hotel. Mr. Weimer represents the Palm Investment Co., and is engaged in selling date gartens in the Imperial Valley. He plans to open an office in the Valencia Hotel at an early date to deal in Imperial dates. SEEK FOREIGNERS FOR EASTER CRIME Two mysterious foreigners, believed members of a black-hand gang, which may have been responsible for the hatchet murder of Nunzio Spaminato, found brutally slain near Fullerton Easter afternoon were sought by the Los Angeles sheriff's office today. The officers sought to link the two suspects with the visit of two foreigners Four From Anaheim Given $50 Fines or 50 Days by Judge French Fullerton police last night arrested seven men and boys, four of them from Anaheim, on the charge of transporting liquor. Before Judge French this morning, all receiving fines or sentences except J. R. Lusk of Anaheim who asked for counsel. The others were fined $50 or sentenced to 50 days in jail. They were: Kenneth Warner, Vernon Mills and Ned Cornellus of Anaheim; Eddie Fargulas and George Cuming of Cucamonga, and Osear Wangler of Alta Loma. The officers said they found two bottles, partially filled with whiskey, on the Anaheim boys, and part of a bottle of brandy and part of a jug of wine on the Alta Loma and Cucamonga trio. RAIN SPOILS POLO MATCH FOR HARDING BY GEORGE R. HOLMES 1. N. S. Staff Correspondent AUGUSTA, Ga., April 4.—Rain today caused President Harding to cancel a scheduled motor trip to Alken, S. C., and to spend the day on the golf links in Augusta. The President and most of his party wore to have witnessed a specially arranged polo match at Alken With only a few days remaining before he returns to Washington and is caucation at full speed with golf as the most prominent feature. Invitations have poured in for the President and Mrs. Harding to visit various places. They have declined without exception. Mr. Harding has declined all engagements of public nature, and has even fought shy of individual conferences. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, candidate for the presidential nomination at the last republican convention, has wished to talk with Mr. Harding concerning the international court proposal. Dr. Butler has been unable to confer with the president. MUST HAVE REASONS FOR MAKING ARREST How can an officer bring in a man alleged to be drunk but not staggering, unless someone will swear to a complaint? That is what Earl Nickels, local patrolman, would like to know. The officer was called to "arrest" a Mexican who had run his car into the car of C. E. Robinson at Adele and Lemon-sts. Cider could be smelled on the man's breath, but he was walking straight, the officer said. Therefore had had no grounds on which to hold him unjustified. SEEK FOREIGNERS FOR EASTER CRIME Two mysterious foreigners, believed members of a black-hand gang, which may have been responsible for the hatchet murder of Nunzio Spaminato, found brutally slain near Fullerton Easter afternoon were sought by the Los Angeles sheriff's office today. The officers sought to link the two suspects with the visit of two foreigners to Spaminato's room on the afternoon before the slaying. The men are said to have ransacked the place and carried away all valuables. Every indication in the murder pointed to revenge as the motive, the officers say. It was learned that Spaminuto had frequently confessed that he had killed a policeman and wounded two other persons while operating a hotel at Coney Island. It was further learned he had been threatened with death several times for "double crossing" his partners in "booze," "dope", and blackhand rings. That Spaminuto came to his death as the result of a fractured skull inflicted by means of a hatchet wielded with rudderous intent by someone unknown to the jury, was the verdict late yesterday at the inquest at McAulay funeral parlor. It was said today funeral arrangements had not yet been made. SOUTH DAKOTA MAN DIES SUDDENLY Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Elliot were called to Long Beach last evening by the sudden death of Mr. James Turner, of Columbia, S. Dakota, who, with his wife and son, had been wintering in that city with relatives. The Turners are well known in Anaheim, several families here having been former Columbia residents: He had never been ill and his death was a shock. The funeral will be Saturday afternoon in the Cleveland undertaking parlor in Long Beach and interment in Inglewood. He is survived by widow, one son, in school in Long Beach, and his parents. The wife and son will remain in the west until school closes, then return to Columbia, close up business affairs and come back to Long Beach to reside. RENEW HONEYMOON CHICAGO, April 4.—Marilyn Miller and Jack Pickford renewed their honeymoon here today. Pickford is on a ten day leave from Hollywood studios to visit his wife, starring in a musical play. Pickford took occasion to refute allows, $50 and $60, very close in about to be divorced. "It's terrible to be seperated like this," he said. "And then a lot of old folks get busy and decide we're getting divorced." Probation Embezzler Crown Alphonso G. embezzler of Crown Stage Line the Fullerton olenency of Oranges and of Man the stage line the five-year sentence He was given the fact that they en while he was seca declared hiding of where it It was on Dee seca enjoyed him DENY SPRINT Orange-co or heim district, we spreading water in Santa Ana river water conservat county is benefited from the rain ever, this man recompensed be eralions, by mu Orange, Riverside dino-cos, are re water reaches bridge. It is understood by the three supervision of city engineer off ceased. In case of a ha operations might The Water Co made up of rep rumors that he three counties, spreading. The water lef April 1 was 66 low the surface feet, 11 inches to date a year ago reported today. cline. The proli countracted tha a year ago. COUNTY A FUNDS County superv went to Orange stock. The county young registered The Lions' close an appropriation convention to be but the board wuse fuse, because tha practically gone. MUST HAVE REASONS FOR MAKING ARREST How can an officer bring in a man alleged to be drunk but not staggering, unless someone will swear to a complaint? That is what Earl Nickels, local patrolman, would like to know. The officer was called to "arrest" a Mexican who had run his car into the car of C. E. Robinson at Adele and Lemon sts. Cider could be smelled on the man's breath, but he was walking straight, the officer said. Therefore had had no grounds on which to hold him uncle someone would swear to a complaint, which was not done. Nichols said if people would swear to a complaint they would find out whether the officers would run a man in or not. DEMANDS MURDERER RETURNED TO STATE (By International News Service) SACRAMENTO, April 4.—Governor Richardson has issued a requisition on the state of Montana for the return to California of Orland Centoni, alleged hammer murderer, wanted in Fresno for a crime committed in April, 1922. Centoni is charged with having killed G. Baldoni, Fresno rancher by striking him on the head with a hammer during a quarrel over the disposition of property. 30 NEW OIL WELLS Oil field operations reported week ending March 31, show 50 new wells started, compared with 41 previous week. Total this year 766 compared with 520 same date last year. Tests for water shut-off 49, compared with 44 previous week. Yearly to date 481; total to the same date last year 369. Deepening or redrilling jobs 11, compared with 6 preceding week. Total to date this year 191; total to same date last year 201. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 48 at 5:30. Maximum 65 at 2 p.m. LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY—Mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday with probably occasional showers. BUILDING PERMITS Mrs. Butmain, frame garage at 293 S. Olive street, cost $500. RENew Honeymoon CHICAGO, April 4.—Marilyn Miller and Jack Pickford renewed their honeymoon here today. Pickford is on a ten day leave from Hollywood studios to visit his wife, starring in a musical play. Pickford took occasion to refute allows, $50 and $60, very close in about to be divorced. "It's terrible to be seperated like this," he said. "And then a lot of old folks get busy and decide we're getting divorced." Pickford will return to California Monday. BURGLAR MAY LIVE PASADENA, April 4.—Refusing to make a statement, Harry Edmondson, 22, who yesterday exchanged a score of shots with citizens and police and was finally shot down was reported to have a "fighting chance" for his life today. Edmondson was discovered by Robert S. Allen in the act of robbing his home in S. Euclid-ave. Allen hurled a blackjack which rendered him semi-conscious and Edmondson fled, firing his revolver. ONLY ASKS $51,510-000 WASHINGTON, April 4.—Sult for $51,510,000 was filed today in D. O. supreme court by James V. Martin, of Long Island City, N. Y. Former captain in the naval reserve corps, against 26 companies engaged in the manufacture of airplanes. Martin charged that these companies constituted an "airplane trust" and that they tried to ruin his business. More than 300 individuals were named as defendants. WAR DEPT. APPROVES BRIDGE PLANS The lower clearances of the proposed bridge across Anaheim Landing are satisfactory to the War Department, and the chief of engineers of the U. S. Army requests that the revised plans be submitted. Major E. D. Ardery, District Engineer at Los Angeles, informs the Board of Supervisors in a letter filed today. LEAVE FOR EAST Passengers leaving last night over the Santa Fe for eastern points were A. O.' Tanner and J. R. Carter for Wichita, Kansas; Frank Miller for Coffeeville, Kan., and H. C. McQuire for Payetteville, Arkansas. COUNTY A FUNDS County superv went to Orange stock. The county young registered in The Lions' clan an appropriation convention to be but the board wuse because the practically gone. MAY WITE (By Internatiion NEW CITY, N.A. Atty. Lexow of notified that Evant petite Oriental mother, Mrs. P recently indicted nection with the breach of promi neillus Vanderbu ed to withdraw guity. SEEK INS (Santa CRUZ Apparently agree but not upon re jury that heard John P. Masters his wife, came firing to seek fre 11 FLEE (By Internatiion UNIONTOWN en persons fleec when fire early Monahan bldg trict. The estin STORM (SAN FRANCIS warnings were Francisco north day. The storm brew and was expectations of a gale a DURANT A (Los ANGELI Durant will go speed records at was announced INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE - FIRST LEA ain Dea READING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUN Anaheim, California, Wednesday, April 4, 1923 STAGE LINE MANAGER LENIENT Probation For Convicted Embezzler of $634 from Crown Bus Co. Alphonso G. Fonesca, convicted embezzler of 634.80 from the Crown Stage Line while manager of the Fullerton office, can thank the leniency of Orange County authorities and of Manager J. H. Shute of WARNWOMAN TO LEAVE SANTA FE Five Masked Men Kidnap Mrs. L. Collins, Springs Cafe Proprietor Five masked men who kidnapped Mrs. Louise Collins from her cafe at Santa Fe Springs shortly after midnight, took her to an orange grove six miles away and turned her loose after warning her to leave the Fewer Male Teachers In Calif. Each Year SACRAMENTO, April 4.—Male teachers in California's elementary schools are becoming fewer each year and will probably be entirely eliminated within a few years, according to Will C. Wood, state superintendent of public instruction. Out of a total of 17,707 teachers employed in the elementary schools at the present time only 1,314 are men and the majority of these are principals, Wood said. Eighty seven percent of the elementary school teachers are graduates of universities or teachers' colleges, the state educator said. TELLS WHERE MRS. Probation For Convicted Embezzler of $634 from Crown Bus Co. Alphonso G. Fonesca, convicted embezzler of 634.80 from the Crown Stage Line while manager of the Fullerton office, can thank the leniency of Orange County authorities and of Manager L. H. Shute of the stage line today for escaping a five-year sentence. He was given probation, in view of the fact that the funds had been taken while he was on a spree. Fonesca declared he remembered nothing of where the money went to. It was on December 29 that Fonesca enjoyed himself. DENY SPREADING OF WATER HELPS US Orange-co or at least the Anaheim district, will not benefit from spreading water at headwaters of the Santa Ana river a very prominent water conservationist said today. The county is benefitting at present merely from the rains of last year. However, this man added, the county is recompensed because spreading operations by mutual agreement of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino-cos. are restricted until the water reaches the Chapman-st bridge. It is understood that water spreading by the three counties under the supervision of George S. Hinekley, city engineer of Redlands, has now ceased. In case of a heavy storm spreading operations might be resumed. The Water Conservation Ass'n made up of representatives of the rumors that he and Miss Miller were three counties, also has ceased spreading. The water level in the city well April 1 was 66 feet 1-2 inches below the surface compared with 59 feet, 11 inches on the corresponding date a year ago. Supt. V. W. Hammum reported today. This is a serious decline. The prolonged dry period has counteracted the abundant rains of a year ago. COUNTY ADVERTISING FUNDS EXHAUSTED County supervisors this afternoon went to Orange to look at some dainty stock. The county wants to buy a young registered bull for its farm. The Lions' clubs asked today for an appropriation to aid the annual convention to be held at Santa Ana, but the board was compelled to refuse, because the advertising fund is practically gone. FIVE MASKED MEN KIDNAP Mrs. L. Collins, Springs Cafe Proprietor Five masked men who kidnapped Mrs. Louise Collins from her cafe at Santa Fe Springs shortly after midnight, took her to an orange grove six miles away and turned her loose after warning her to leave the district within 48 hours, were sought today by deputy sheriffs. Mrs. Collins, rescued by Deputy Sheriffs Cooper and Collins, declared that the men who kidnapped her were friends of a girl named Olive Peters, formerly her partner in the ownership of the Rotary Cafe a well known eating place in the Santa Fe Springs oil fields. Her nerves shattered by her terrifying experience, Mrs. Collins told the deputies, who found her walking back from the orange grove, that she would be able to identify the men despite the fact they kept their faces covered. $2100 SUBSCRIBED FOR FAIR EXHIBIT With Joe Ritter as chairman pro-temp, the resignation of M. M. Carpenter, president of Cypress Farm Center, was reluctantly accepted last night. Other matters demand the action, Mr. Carpenter stated. His successor will be chosen at the next meeting. The Cypress exhibit for the county fair was discussed and in less than 20 minutes $2100 were underwritten. A tractor demonstration is set for sometime in May on the Joe Ritter ranch, provided enough interest is shown to insure its success, under Cypress. On April 21 a demonstration of gopher eradication will be given on the same ranch, beginning at 10 a.m. and closing at noon. The annual picnic of the Farm Bureau is set for May 5, and the ranchers wives are already getting an eye aslant on the finest young roosters for the basket dinner. Every center is invited to put on some sort of a stunt. A program of music was given by Mrs. Ben Sconce, Cypress, who played selections from II Trovatore, "Under the Double Eagle," Miss Marjorie Cutter, a reading, "The Town Called Success;" Miss Wanda Batis; recitation." Priscilla's Questions." Doughnuts, coffee and nut sandwiches were served by the committee, Mrs. D. C. Batis and Mrs. Steve Luther. TWO ARRESTED ON DRINKING CHARGE W. B. Elliott and E. S. Oliver were out of a total of 17,707 teachers employed in the elementary schools at the present time only 1,314 are men and the majority of these are principals, Wood said. Eighty seven percent of the elementary school teachers are graduates of universities or teachers' colleges, the state educator said. TELLS WHERE MRS. PHILLIPS WAS HIDDEN (LOS ANGELES). April 4.-Clara Phillips was hidden in a Chinese den near Mexicali while the country was being combed for her for weeks after her escape from the county jail. Herbert Wilson, master crook, said today, in giving new details of the information concerning the woman's escape, which he furnished Sheriff Traeger. Wilson said Mrs. Phillips was carried over the border in an airplane driven by a man who was infatuated with her and who knew of the hiding place as he had been employed in smuggling Chinese over the border. Wilson told he had met Arthur Burch five times and had offered to advance him $1,000 to use in obtaining information from Mrs. Obenchain concerning Mrs. Phillips' escape. POLICE CHIEF ON STAND AGAINST DR. SAN DIEGO, April 4.-Chief of Police Patrick took the witness chair at the opening of court today to testify in the trial of Dr. Louis L. Jacobs, who is charged with the murder of Fritzle Mann, beautiful 20-year old dancer. Chief Patrick is considered the chief witness for the prosecution. He directed the investigation of the mystery during the first two weeks following the finding of the semi-nude body on the lonely beach below Torrey Pines. Dr. Jacobs voluntarily appeared before Chief Patrick the day following discovery of the tragedy and made a lengthy statement concerning his relationship with the dead girl. It was Chief Patrick who arrested the young physician. Miss Wilma Minor, Los Angeles nurse, may be recalled to the stand today. FULLERTON ROTARY NAMES DIRECTORS Fullerton Rotary Club lunching today at the California hotel was addressed by Ben Pearson of Los Angeles. He spoke on American citizenship, Rev. T. H. Walker of Anaheim spoke on toleration. William Irwin, president of the club, received COUNTY ADVERTISING FUNDS EXHAUSTED County supervisors this afternoon went to Orange to look at some dairy stock. The county wants to buy a young registered bull for its farm. The Lions' clubs asked today for an appropriation to aid the annual convention to be held at Santa Ana, but the board was compelled to refuse, because the advertising fund is practically gone. MAY WITHDRAW PLEA (By International News Service) NEW CITY, N. Y., April 4.—Dist. Atty. Lexow of Suffern was today notified that Evan Burrows Fontaine, petite Oriental dancer, and her mother, Mrs. Florence Ames, both recently indicted for perjury in connection with the girl's $1,000,000 breach of promise suit against Cornelius Vanderbuilt Whitney, intended to withdraw their plea of not guilty. SEEK INSTRUCTIONS (By International News Service) SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 4.—Apparently agreed upon a verdict but not upon recommendations, the jury that heard evidence against John P. Masters, tried for murder of his wife, came into court this morning to seek fresh instructions. 11 FLEE FROM FIRE (By International News Service) UNIONTOWN, Pa., April 4.—Eleven persons fled from apartments when fire early today destroyed the Monahan bldg. in the business district. The estimated loss is $100,000. STORM WARNINGS (By International News Service) SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.—Storm warnings were ordered up from San Francisco north to Humbolt Bay today. The storm brought additional rain and was expected to reach proportions of a gale along the Calif. coast. DURANT AFTER MARKS (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, April 4.—Cliff Durant will go after a number of speed records at the Los Angeles speedway at 7 a.m. tomorrow, it was announced today. Mrs. Ben Seconce, Cypress, who played selections from II Trovatore, "Under the Double Eagle;" Miss Marjorie Cutter, a reading, "The Town Called Success;" Miss Wanda Batis, recitation," Priscilla's Questions." Doughnuts, coffee and nut sandwiches were served by the committee, Mrs. D. C. Batis and Mrs. Steve Luther. TWO ARRESTED ON DRINKING CHARGE W. B. Elliott and E. S. Oliver were arrested yesterday by the local police on the charge of being drunk, and were released on ball of $25 each. A Mexican named Ortega was turned over to the sheriff's office on the charge of driving while intoxicated. H. L. Powers was arrested on the charge of having no tail light, and was given five days to appear. INNES WILL APPEAL (L. N. S. Stuff Correspondent) ATLANTA, Ga., April 4.—Victor Innes, convicted of detrauding through the mails and sentenced to five years and fined $1,000, today filed notice of appeal. His attorney, Robert E. Church, counseled Innes to accept the sentence. Hearing was set for Saturday. AIDS SUGAR PROBE (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 4.—Dist. Atty Hayward of New York today laid before Acting Attorney General Seymour considerable information concerning the part played by New York's speculators in the rise of sugar prices. TAKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Santa Ana Valley Hospital has taken over the Community Hospital, Santa Ana, Dr. J. M. Burlew, president, has been authorized to name a committee of three to look after the management. No change of personnel is planned. BRECKENRIDGE ESTATE $4500 George R. Breckenridge left a net estate of $4,590, according to the first and final account and petition for distribution filed today. Mary Ann Gilchrist left an estate of $15,189,666, according to the petition for distribution filed today. Plain Dealer Want Ads Get Results FULLERTON ROTARY NAMES DIRECTORS Fullerton Rotary Club lunching today at the California hotel was addressed by Ben Pearson of Los Angeles. He spoke on American citizenship. Rev. T. H. Walker of Anaheim spoke on toleration. William Irwin, president of the club, received a stick pin as a token of appreciation for his services the last year. The annual election of directors was held, the following being named: E. J. Marks, William Irwin, Charles Hutchinson, Tom Atkinson, and R. C. Davies. OILWORKER INJURED S. P. Carter of Santa Fe Springs, employed by the Amazon Oil Co., was brought to the Fullerton hospital this morning suffering from an accident in which his foot was broken. Operative cases at the hospital include: C. Castro of the Bastanchury Ranch; Mrs. A. P. Swinea; La Habra; Mrs. R. Williams; La Habra; and Mrs. P. C. Vanzant, Orange. FARM LABOR RIOTS LONDON, April 4.—Rioting broke out today in the strike of 20,000 British farm laborers. Employers are working in their own fields with rifles at their sides for protection. Rural England resembles America in the colonial days when the settlers had to keep armed in their fields for fear of Indian raids. GIRL AND MAN SHOT DOVER, N. J., April 4.—Miss Elizabeth Hoffman, handsome girl, and Charles Middaugh, married man, were both shot here today and seriously wounded. Middaugh said the girl shot herself because she told him she could not live without him. Middaugh said he grieved so deeply over the girl's action that he shot himself, believing she was dead. ROB S. O. EMPLOYES NEW YORK, April 4.—Two employees of the Green joint (Brooklyn) offices of the Fondard Oil Co., were held up today and robbed of $1200. FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM Dealer NGE COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN IN POPULATION Total in 1910 was... 2,628 For Year 1920 was... 5,520 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 IN BOOZE PROBE NEW CHARGES AGAINST 8 DEFENDANTS TODAY LOS ANGELES, April 4. — Sensational developments occurred today in connection with the federal investigation of the big Pacific Coast liquor ring which prohibition officials said was brought to light as result of the raid by Long Beach police two weeks ago, on an alleged rum smuggling expedition at the Curtis Corporation cannery wharf at the Beach city. New charges filed. 1. New charges were filed against eight defendants in the liquor case, they were ordered re-arrested, and the bonds of three of them were raised to total of $85,000. BUM CHECK HERE MRS. WAS HIDDEN (National News Service) S. April 4.—Clara Den in a Chinese den while the country was her for weeks after the county jail, master crook, said new details of the concerning the woman's furnished Sheriff raa. Phillips was car- order in an airplane who was infatuated knew of the hiding been employed in over the border had met Arthur and had offered to use in obtain- from Mrs. Obenchain Phillips escape. CHIEF ON AGAINST DR. April 4.—Chief of the witness chair of court today to tes- of Dr. Louis L. Jac-arged with the mur- Mann, beautiful 20is considered the prosecution. He instigation of the mys- first two weeks follo-ing of the semi-nude beach below Toracobs voluntarily ap- phel Patrick the dayery of the tragedy ghly stalement con- tribution with the chief Patrick who ing physician. Minor, Los Angeles recalled to the stand ON ROTARY DIRECTORS Club lunching california hotel was ad- Pearson of Los An- on American citi- H. Walker of Ana- toleration. William of the club, received occurred today in connection with the federal investiga- tion of the big Pacific Coast liquor ring which prohibi- tion officials said was brought to light as result of the raid by Long Beach police two weeks ago, on an alleged rum smuggling expedition at the Curtis Corpora- tion cannery wharf at the Beach city. New charges filed. 1. New charges were filed against eight defendants in the liquor case, they were ordered re-arrested, and the bonds of three of them were raised to total of $85,000. 2. The preliminary hearing of the defendants was started in the federal court and was ordered continued until April 19 at 10 o'clock in the morning by stipulation of the prosecution and defense attorneys. 3. Defense attorneys charged that federal officials were seeking to "harass" the defenders by unnecessarily rigid measures and threaten- ed to take steps to prevent such action in the future. The new charge filed against the defendants was that of "conspiracy to violate the tariff laws in smuggling liquor into the United States." Charges of conspiracy to violate the Volstead act had already been placed against them. In the case of George O. Hagan, also known as Oscar Lund; Lewis Dudrey, and John Johnson, known as Jerry King, bonds of $25,000 for each man were raised an additional $25,000 per man. The bond of Hazel Tafbot, previously fixed at $10,000, was raised to $20,000. The other four defendants were released on their own recognizance. They are: Alexander P. Stewart, president of the Curls Corporation, where the Long Beach raid was staged, and reputed to be a millionaire; Albert C. Leahy, general manager of the same corporation; Victor C. Lord, salesman, and Jack Miller, reputed among federal officials of the nation to be the "king" of American bootleggers. ARCHITECT SOUGHT FOR $25,000 HOME Preparing for the erection of Orange co.'s $25,000 Juvenile Home, Supervisors late yesterday authorized Supervisor S. H. Pinley to obtain an architect. Meanwhile, no opposition apparently has developed at Sacramento, according to R. R. Miller, county probation officer, to the bill of local legislators to have the children in the home given regular schooling and the classes made a part of the public school system. This measure sets a precedent for all similar schools in California. It was announced that $55,000 La Habra granamar school bonds were sold to the Security Trust & Savings BUM CHECK ARTIST IS ACTIVE 5 More Checks, Totalling $132, Came Into Fullerton Bank Yesterday The "gall" of that bad check artist! That is the way officials of the Standard Bank of Fullerton feel about the man who in the last few weeks has passed bad checks on their bank amounting to between $500 and $600, and whose checks continue to come in altho the man is being sought and a good description has been obtained. Five more checks, said to have been written by him, came in yesterday, the total amount of this one day's haul being $132. These checks had all been cashed by Santa Ana merchants, making the total amount of checks said to have been cashed by him on the Fullerton bank 17. He "worked" Brea, La Habra, Placentia, then Anaheim and Santa Ana with great success. SPEED UP PROBE OF SUGAR PRICES (WASHINGTON April 4 — Orders were issued today by acting Attorney General Seymour to appease up the governmental legal investigation of recent increases in sugar prices. It was said at the department of justice that evidence gathered by investigators will be laid before President Harding. CAFE MOON CHARGED WITH THEFT GEMS LOS ANGELES, April 4 — Charged with grand larceny, A. B. Ott, well known Los Angeles cafe proprietor, was held at the city jail today on ON ROTARY S DIRECTORS tany Club lunching California hotel was addicated Pearson of Los Ans on American citin H. Walker of Anatoloration. William of the club, received a token of appreciavices the last year. Relection of directors allowing being named; William Irwin, Charles in Atkinson, and R. ER INJURED of Santa Fe Springs, Amazon Oil Co., was Fullerton hospital affering from an achis foot was broken. at the hospital inof the Bastanchury P. Swinea, La Habra; as, La Habra, and azant, Orange. ABOR RIOTS final News Service) April 4.—Rioting broke the strike of 20,000 laborers. Employers their own fields with insides for protection. resembles America in when the settlers need in their fields for raids. O MAN SHOT J., April 4.—Miss man, handsome girl, addugh, married man, here today and serMiddaugh said the olf because she told not live without him. he grieved so deeply action that he shot she was dead. EMPLOYES final News Service) April 4.—Two emGreen joint (Brookthe Standard Oil Co. today and robbed of LEGISLATURE MAY ADJOURN MAY 7TH. (By International May Service) SACRAMENTO, April 4.—May 7 today loomed as the probable date for final adjournment of the legislature. Governor Richardson's new budget recommendations are expected to reach the legislature this week, paving the way for rapidly clearing up business, the re-apportionment fight being the only other major issue. BREA MAN UPSETS The car of A. R. Sutton of Brea suddenly swerved and went into an Orange orchard, turning over, last night while Sutton was driving south on Garden Grove road. No one was hurut. Sutton was alone and said that his car had been struck by another at Garden Grove road and the Anahelm road but that he did not know the steering gear had been broken until he found himself going into the orehard. MEXICAN INJURED Dr. George L. Hampton of Fullerton struck Jesus Marine, Mexican of Placentia knocking him down. He took the injured man home and rendered medical aid. Later the Mexican was taken to the Anaheim sanitarium. According to reports to Fullerton police David Brown of Fullerton hit H. W. Evans of Los Angeles who is said to have been parked with all four wheels on the pavement about a mile and a half east of Bugna Park. CAFE MOON CHARGED WITH THEFT GEMS LOS ANGELES, April 4.—Charged with grand larceny, A. B. Ott, well known Los Angeles cafe proprietor, was held at the city jail today on complaint of Mrs. William H. Denning, who alleges he stole a valuable diamond ring from her. She told the police that Ott visited her in her apartment last evening, became intoxicated, and endeavored to persuade her to sign two blank cashier's checks for -50 each. Before this, she said, Ott had taken a piece of her jewelry, set with diamonds, and valued at $1500, which she says she saw him put in his pocket and which he refused to return. For northern grape lands, see J. E. Schumacher Co., 212 W. Center. BLUNDERS What mistake in this picture shows that the chock writer is careless? The answer will be found at today's want-ads.