oc-plain-dealer 1923-04-16

FUL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS ANAHEIM BUILDING M Year 1922 $1,413,046 1921 1,253,870 1920 879,950 1919 464,500 VOL. X AN LAUNCH NO. 206 10 CHILDREN LOSE TRAIL OF HAMMER MURDERESS L. A. Sheriff's Office Says She Again Escapes Pursuers and is "Lost" (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, April 16.—Clara Phillips, "hammer murderess" of Alberta Meadows, who escaped from the county jail here last December while under sentence. Raze First Calif. Protestant Church SACRAMENTO, April 16.—California's first protestant church First Congregational Church of this city, was razed today that it may be replaced by a modern boxing arena and dance hall. The old church after 60 years service was paid its last tribute yesterday by a congregation garbed after the fashion of its first members, men in the clothes of the inner and women in crinoline. Rev. Joseph A. Benton arrived here in July and started work on the state's first protestant church two years later. Edward Kripp, capitalist and prize fight promoter, bought the church. FRISCO MESS RO Five Armed $7,000 (By Internation SAN FRANCISCO armed bandits a messenger L street car to ta L. A. Sheriff's Office Says She Again Escapes Pursuers and is "Lost" (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, April 16.—Clara Phillips, "hammer murderess" of Alberta Meadows, who escaped from the county jail here last December while under sentence of from 10 years to life in San Quentin penitentiary and was reported to be in the republic of Salvador, has again escaped her pursuers and is "lost," it was announced at the sheriff's office here today. Following receipt of information from the police at Guatemala that Mrs. Phillips boarded a boat there April 3 for San Salvador, capital of the Central American republic, underheriff Bisgailuz admitted that the "Tiger Woman's trail has been lost." CLARA PHILLIPS IN HONDURAS, REPORT (By International News Service) MEXICO CITY, April 16.—Clara Phillips, notorious hammer murderess, who made a sensational escape from jail in Los Angeles several months ago, recently fled from Mexico City to Honduras, Central America, according to Valentine Quinanta, chief of the Mexican secret service, who today revealed the strenuous efforts of the Mexican authorities to capture the slayer. She was accompanied by Jesse Carsen and while here the couple was registered as "Mr. and Mrs. Carsen, New Orleans." Clara Phillips and male companion registered at the Hotel St. Francis Jan. 25, said Senior Quintanta. (The St. Francis is a leading hotel in the heart of the business district.) "The were registered as Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Carsen from New Orleans." They remained at the hotel only three days, leaving there for a private residence located on one of the principal residential streets of Mexico City. "The hotel clerk at the St. Francisco Juan Pustino, was shown a picture of the murderess, identified her as the woman who occupied suite 11 as Mrs. Carser." Senor Quentania said these facts were discovered, by detectives. "After the couple left Mexico City, I was able to run down the train to the Guatemalan frontier," he added. "It is my opinion that the couple are headed for the Central American republic of Honduras because of the general belief among criminals that service was paid its last tribute yesterday by a congregation garbed after the fashion of its first members, men in the clothes of the inner and women in crinoline. Rev. Joseph A. Benton arrived here in July and started work on the state's first protestant church two years later. Edward Kripp, capitalist and prize fight promoter, bought the church. GIVES BASIS FOR ALLIED SETTLEMENT By KARL M. ELISH (By International News Service) BERLLIN, April 16.—Baron Von Rosenburg, German foreign minister, told the Reichstag today he believed Germany's offer of 30,000,000 gold marks would have to be the basis of a solution of the Ruhr and reparations issue. Dr. Bergman, German economic expert, was authorized to offer the allies 30,000,000 gold marks at the conference in Paris last January" said the foreign minister. "But the delegates at Paris refused to bear the German offer. I believe this must be het basis of any definite solution." Baron Von Rosenburg made reference to some of the issues raised by Premier Polincare of France in his speech at Dunkirk yesterday. Mrs. Eva Wedel Passes Away Sunday at Wasco A message from Mr. Dan Wedel from Wasco, Calif., tells friends here he will arrive this evening or tomorrow morning accompanying the body of his mother, Mrs. Eva Wedel, whose death occurred yesterday noon in her home, following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Wedel, one of the oldest members of the German Baptist church, resided on Broadway in Anaheim for about 15 years, moving north with her family, five years ago. The son, Dan, and family returned to Anaheim but four months ago. Three sons, reside in California, and two others, both ministers, are living in the east. The son, Dan, was with her in her last illness. Mrs. Wedel, his wife started for Wasco but was unable to reach the bedside before death. Although funeral arrangements are not complete, it is likely the services will be held sometime Wednesday. PACKARD FUNERAL TUESDAY AFTERNOON Edwin D. Packard, 68, brother of Five Armed $7,000 (SAN FRANCISCO armed bandits a messenger unstreet car to take cash and $4. They escaped The guard fired parting machine The messages and the guard just received the head office of Company and street car to take The five men mobile Three and thrust revived two bank employees riling the money; the satchel and in the car while Polly drew two shots The holdup and Fern-sta The police shot up the trail description of the unmasked. $500 Burg Messers The residence schmidt about 8 of Anaheim burglarized sitting to a report office.The burglaries terred the front pass key,and articles,pristipi at about $500 an change. U.S.MAY TRADING WASHINGTON United States declared constituting act,designated lation of the graft of trade exchange The first futt declared uncom court because coulate the grain its taxing power The law was attacked by of Trade and changes. "The hotel clerk at the St. Francis Juan Puston was shown a picture of the murderer, identified her as the woman who occupied suite 11 as Mrs. Carser." Senor Quentania said these facts were discovered by detectives. "After the couple left Mexico City, I was able to run down the train to the Guatemalan frontier," he added. "It is my opinion that the couple are headed for the Central American republic of Honduras because of the general belief among criminals that there is no police 'gentlemen's agreement' on the matter of extradition between Honduras and the United States." Information from Guatemala, Central America, was that Mrs. Phillips entered Guatemalan territory thru the port of entry, Ayutala, on the Mexican-Guatemalan border, on March 10, using the alias of "Mrs. R. Young," and accompanied by Carsen. They left April 2 on board a steamer, presumably according to their information, for San Salvador, which is just south of Guatemala, and on the Pacific side of Honduras. Mrs. Phillips is wanted for the murder of Alberta Meadows, whom she beat to death with a hammer on a lonely road in Los Angeles where she had taken her on an automobile ride. Mrs. Phillip was jealous of the attentions her husband was said to have paid Mrs. Meadows. BUILDING PERMITS W. G. H. Bode, frame residence at 212 S. Olive street, cost $2,000. Fred Mars, frame garage at 758 N. Clementine street, cost $225. Mrs. Rosa Boyha, screen porch, at 128½ N. Hancock street, cost $200. Hugh Grant, residence and garage on N. Clementine street cost $19,000. Mrs. Geno Ross, frame residence at 601 So. Claudina-st, cost $200. H. M. Massay, residence and garage at 605 So. Helena-st, cost $1250. P. Manning, residence and garage on Palm and La Verne-st, cost $2500. Dr. J. E. Jewett, residence at 890 N. Los Angeles-st, cost $6000. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown, garage on 210 W. Broadway, cost $200. WEATHER Fair tonight and Tuesday, fog in springing. PACKARD FUNERAL TUESDAY AFTERNOON Edwin D. Packard, 68, brother of Mrs. George Richardson, died Saturday night. Funeral services have been announced for 2 p.m. Tuesday from McAulay parlor, Rev. E. J. Statom of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Interment is to be in Loma Vista cemetery. I O. O. F. has charge of the grave. Peter C. Titus, 66, for 10 years a resident of Brea, died Saturday evening. He leaves a nephew in Brea. Funeral services are Wednesday at 2 o'clock from McAulay funeral parlor; interment in the Loma Vista cemetery. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Evans died at Anaheim Sunday. Funeral services were held this afternoon from McAulay funeral parlor; interment in the Loma Vista cemetery. Francis Elmer Pattillo, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Patillo, died suddenly in Fullerton last night. Funeral services are to be announced later. 49ER PASSES AWAY The funeral of J. C. Bedford, 90, father of Mrs. R. P. Mitchell, wife of the county superintendent of schools, was held Saturday in the Church of Latter Day Saints, Los Angeles. Bedford was a 49er and at one time rode a pony express between Sacramento and San Francisco. MOTOR RECOVERED M. R. Easton of 312 West Broadway has his auto again today, only a few hours after it was stolen, thrue the vigilence of the Auto Club of So Cal., and the fact that the car went over a bank. The car was stolen between one and 10 a.m.on Saturday and recovered at four p.m.. It was found apparently undamaged beyond Tustin. Read Plain Dealer Classified for Realty Hargains. WASHINGTON United States clared constituting act, designed lation of the graft of trade exchange The first fultt declared unconstitutional court because co-locate the grain its taxing power The law was attacked by of Trade and o changes. Today's decision the secretary o to regulate the report o A machine or sell of Anaheim of the Elks Clu street, about 10 car driven by an ange, according police.The Wood so damaged it it to have been billed another car. J.A.Mohr re a procession ther and the car beh into the car ah some damage. A car owned Anaheim and a Stearns of San at Wilshire and J.Dalton of car against a do Angeles streets When he got on He was attende Truxaw. SEVERAL Several minor ported to local p end. A car owned Anaheim, backing was run into by F.Williams of blamed the other A car owned b and a car owned both of Anaheim street.Both cars Ray Phillip o that his car was as he was going at Center and The rear wheel was damaged. Plain Dealer Wa INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE - FIRST LEAGUE ain Dea READING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Monday, April 16, 1923 EN DIE IN SCHOOL FRISCO BANK MESSENGER ROBBED Five Armed Bandits Obtain $7,000 from Bank of Italy (By International News Service) SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.—Five armed bandits this afternoon hel up a messenger and guard of the Bank street car to take them to the bank. $1200 STORE BURGLARY IN SANTA ANA Mexican Suspected of Taking Large Quantity of Cloth from Tailor Another prominent Santa Ana store burglarized! Twelve to fifteen hundred dollars' worth of cloth was stolen from the store and tailor shop of Lutz & Co. of 217 West Fourth-st, Santa Ana. Marathon Dancing T MARATHON Dancing, spreading as influenza ever did and promised today to develop into the woman. It's far too tough for men, this far one man has gone like an owl—another was threaten. A third, who was going to shit it concentrates, changed his mind enthusiasts dance merrily on, wore orchestra. Health authorities, mindful are keeling over with exhaustion race. In New York they dug up prolonged dancing was as unlucky Syracuse the law givers have de12 hours only. Five couples one-stepped interserved over to Jersey out of the and still are at it. California is arranging the best of the west coast threatens the Miss Magdalene Williams, blistered feet, the record of 85 hrs of worn out competitors to her c Five Armed Bandits Obtain $7,000 from Bank of Italy (SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.) Five armed bandits this afternoon hel up a messenger and guard of the Bank street car to take them to the bank. In cash and $4,000 in checks. They escaped in an automobile. The guard fired two shots at the departing machine. The messenger, Arthur Belcher, and the guard, Cornelius Foley, had just received the money from the head office of the Yellow Taxicab Company and were waiting for a street car to take them to the bank. The five men drove up in an automobile. Three of them leaped out and thrust revolvers in front of the two bank employees. A fourth in the car leveled a rifle at the men carrying the money. One of the trio seized the satchel and all leaped back in the car which sped away. Polly drew his revolver and fired two shots. The holdup took place at Larkin and Fern-sia. The police shotgun squad quickly took up the trail. They have a good description of the bandits who were unmasked. $500 Burglary at Messerschmidt Home The residence of Herbert Messerschmidt, about five or six miles west of Anaheim, on Broadway was burglarized Saturday night, according to a report filed at the sheriff's office. The burglars are said to have entered the front door by means of a pass key, and to have escaped with articles, principally jewelry, valued at about $500 and a small amount of change. U.S. MAY REGULATE TRADING IN FUTURES WASHINGTON, April 16.) The United States supreme court declared constitutional the grain trading act, designed to prevent manipulation of the grain markets on boards of trade exchanges. The first futures trading act was declared unconstitutional by the court because congress sought to regulate the grain exchanges by using its taxing power. The law was then amended, but was attacked by the Chicago Board of Trade and other big grain exchanges. Mexican Suspected of Taking Large Quantity of Cloth from Tailor Another prominent Santa Ana store burglarized! Twelve to fifteen hundred dollars' worth of cloth was stolen from the store and tailor shop of Lutz & Co. of 217 West Fourth-st., Santa Ana, during the week-end, Lutz reported today to City Marshal Claude Rogers. A Mexican is suspected, but his identity has not been completed. The store was entered Sunday night, and Lutz knew nothing of it until about $ o'clock today, when he found the tables cleaned off. Thirty-eight bolts of cloth were gone, measuring 3½ to 5 yards, mostly full length. Entrance was effected through a rear window from which a bar was bent. The robber or robbers left by a rear door. The stock was taken from the front room to the rear and nothing was left. Lutz says a Mexican who flits the description of the man who bought snips in Los Angeles for the Mayo job was in the store on Saturday night and one of the tailors saw the same man in the rear of the store afterward with another Mexican, polling about in different directions. 60 HOUSES FLOODED IN TEXAS STORM (BY International News Service) BEAUMONT, Tex., April 16.) Sixty homes here were inundated, part of the village of Fletcher, 20 miles north, has been washed into the Neuches river and nearly all roads are impassable. These developments marked the flood situation today over southeastern Texas, caused by the highest stages of the Neuches and Sabine rivers in several years. The Neuches, which is causing the greatest damage, threatens to pass its record stage of 15 feet in 1915. Dam age of $100,000 already has been done. The Orange oil field is completely under water and all operations have ceased. No loss of life has been reported. IMMIGRATION LAWS WRONG, SAYS GARY (By International News Service) HOBOKEN, N. J., April 16.) Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the U. S. Steel Corporation, speaking at the annual meeting of stockholders here today, characterized the immigration law as "one of the worst things the country has ever done for itself economically." DANCE FROM CITY TO CITY ON TRUCK (By International News Service) NEW YORK, April 16.) Without missing a single step five couples out for marathon dancing honors, one-stepped from a New York dancing floor, early today, to a truck and dancing still, were ferried over to the New Jersey beyond the jurisdiction of New York courts. The court sought to end the dance under a section of the penal code passed in the early days of six day bicycle racing and which prohibits endurance contests for a longer period than 12 hours. If any couples are still on their feet at 1:10 Tuesday afternoon the record of 65 hours and 30 minutes, established yesterday at Houston, Texas, by Miss Madeline Williams will be bettered by 30 minutes. MAY BAR MARATHON (By International News Service) SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.) Dance marathons may be banned on the Pacific coast. Seattle's chief of police has already acted to stop them. The matter of banning them will come before the police commission here tonight and officials of other cities are giving consideration to the matter. Meanwhile preparations are going forward for staging one of the largest dance marathons yet held at Larkspur, near here, April 28, in connection with the annual California poppy and rose festival. More than fifty entries have been received. Ministerial opposition is being manifested. BANDITS MURDER DISTILLERY GUARD (By International News Service) HAMMOND, Ind., April 16.) Robert J. Anderson, watchman at the Hammond Dirtillery Co., here, was killed early today by whiskey bandits who made away with part of about WASHINGTON, April 16.—The United States supreme court declared constitutional the grain trading act, designed to prevent manipulation of the grain markets on boards of trade exchanges. The first futures trading act was declared unconstitutional by the court because congress sought to regulate the grain exchanges by using its taxing power. The law was then amended, but was attacked by the Chicago Board of Trade and other big grain exchanges. Today's decision is final, giving the secretary of agriculture power to regulate the exchanges. REPORT CAR CRASHES A machine owned by D. V Russell of Anaheim was run into front of the Elks Club on N. Los Angeles street, about 10:30 last night by a car driven by Paul Wooley of Orange, according to a report to local police. The Wooley machine was also damaged it is said. Wooley is said have been blinded by a light from another car. J. A. Mohr reported that while in a procession the car in front stopped and the car behind him pushed him into the car ahead of him, doing some damage. A car owned by Aaron Hess of Anaheim and a car owned by C. W. Stearns of San Luis Obispo collided at Willshire and Santa Monica-rds. J. Dalton of Anaheim drove his car against a dog at Center and Los Angeles streets Saturday afternoon When he got out the dog bit him. He was attended by Dr. J. W. Truxaw. SEVERAL ACCIDENTS Several minor accidents were reported to local police over the weekend. A car owned by H K. Busey of Anaheim, backing out from the curb, was run into by a car owned by J. F. Williams of Long Beach. Each blamed the other. A car owned by Otto Bechare, Jr., and a car owned by C. E. Ingraham, both of Anaheim, collided on Adelaide street. Both cars were damaged. Ray Phillip of Anaheim reported that his car was run into by a Ford as he was going around the flagpole at Center and Los Angeles streets. The rear wheel on the Phillips car was damaged. Plain Dealer Want Ads Get Results IMMIGRATION LAWS WRONG, SAYS GARY (By International News Service) HOBOKEN, N. J., April 16.—Judge Albert H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the U. S. Steel Corporation, speaking at the annual meeting of stockholders here today, characterized the immigration law as "one of the worst things the country has ever done for itself economically." Gary, who has returned from a trip abroad, said there is an abundance of labor on the other side of the ocean. "Laborers would be glad to come and work but they are restricted by these laws," Gary said, "and labor is scarce." FORMER GOVERNOR GETS 30-DAY TERM OXFORD, Miss., April 16.—Former Governor Bilbo of Mississippi was today sentenced to 30 days in jail after paying a fine of $100 for contempt of court. Governor Bilbo appeared in federal district court today and entered a plea of guilty of contempt of court cited against him for his failure to appear as a witness for Miss Frances Birkhead of her unsuccessful suit for $100,000 against Governor Lee M. Russell, in which she charged seduction. Bilbo immediately entered on his sentence. Woman “Lame Duck’ Gets Appointment (Washington, April 16.)—President Harding today signed an executive order permitting the appointment of Miss Alice Robertson, former congresswoman from Oklahoma, as a "welfare worker" in the U.S. veterans bureau. Miss Robertson was defeated for re-election last year. The exact nature of her new duties have not been defined. The purpose of the executive order was to set aside the civil service regulations so the appointment could be made without examination. BANDITS MURDER DISTILLERY GUARD (By International News Service) HAMMOND, Ind., April 16.—Robert J. Anderson, watchman at the Hammond Distillery Co., here, was killed early today by whiskey bandits who made away with part of about 2500 barrels of whiskey stored in the distillery. Six men were in the raiding party, according to Joseph Stachura, relief watchman, overpowered by the bandits. He furnished police with a partial description of the raiders and the truck in which they fled. 900 MISSING AFTER SOUTH KOREA GALE (Tokio, April 16.)—Advices today from Seoul magnify the terrific wind storm along Southern Korea Saturday. Official figures today placed the missing at nine hundred. So far only 5 bodies have been recovered. At least 21 motor boats, 107 fishing boats and two sail boats were lost. The monetary loss was estimated today at $1,000,000. The storm was one of the most severe ever recorded in that section, doing damage equal to a huge tidal wave. LOOT 5 L. A. HOMES (Los Angeles, April 16.)—Burglaries obtained approximately $10,000 worth of jewelry when they looted five homes in Franklin avenue, Hollywood, early today. Four of the homes, from $119 to $627 were in one court. Mrs. Kate I. Nixon, former wife of Ex-Sp纳尔尼on, and Count D'Alerta, were victims, losing jewelry valued at approximately $2,000. HURT WHEN LADDER FALLS W A. Pillshury, manager of the Anaheim Ice Co., was painfully injured last night while fixing a line shaft in the plant in the rear of 118-W Chartress street. A ladder fell out from under him, and he struck on an iron vise, almost breaking his back. He is able to be up today, although he has considerable pain. FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM Dealer ANGE COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN IN POPULATION Total in 1910 was...2,628 For Year 1920 was...5,536 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 COOL HOUSE FIRE athon Dancing Too Tough For Men Motion Dancing, spreading over the United States as fast fluenza ever did and with results nearly as horrible, today to develop into the national sport of the American ear too tough for men, the sissies! far one man has gone insane. It caused him to hoot owl—another was threatened with permanent lameness and, who was going to show what his sex could do when rates, changed his mind and collapsed. Meanwhile, girl dance merrily on, wearing out shoes, partners and authorities, mindful of the way saxophone players grow over with exhaustion, fear for the future of the New York they dug up ancient legislation which said dancing was as unlawful as burning witches. In the law givers have decided dancers may fox-trot for only. couples one-stepped into a truck in New York, were her to Jersey out of the jurisdiction of their own state; are at it. Virnia is arranging the biggest Marathon yet while the west coast threatens to bar such exhibitions. Magdalene Williams, of Houston, Texas, today had set, the record of 65 hours and 29 minutes and plenty competitors to her credit. JAP MISSION SWEPT BY FLAMES Ruins of Frame Structure Being Searched for Additional Bodies Today (By International News Service) SACRAMENTO, April 16.—Ten Japanese children are known to be dead and the ruins of a mission school are being searched today for FROM CITY Y ON TRUCK (Local News Service) April 16.—Without single step five couples on dancing honors, from a New York dance today, to a truck and were ferried over to they beyond the jurisYork courts. Bought to end the section of the penal early days of sixing and which processes for a longer hours. Les are still on their Tuesday afternoon the hours and 30 minutes, yesterday at Houston, Madeline Williams by 30 minutes. R MARATHON (National News Service) ISCO, April 16.—Mails may be banned on out. of police has all stop them. The matthem will come be commission here to tolls of other cities are relation to the matter. Preparations are going one of the largathons yet held at here, April 28, in the annual California festival. More than we have received, Minion is being mani- COURTESY TOPIC AT KIWANIS LUNCHEON Courtesy is the subject to be discussed at the meeting of the Kiwanis club to be held tomorrow noon at the Elks Club. An address on the subject of "Courtesy" is to be given by H. J. Banta, owner of the Banta Auto Accessory Co., of Los Angeles. In this address the thought will be expressed that the purpose of observing Courtesy Week is to emphasize the value of courtesy in human affairs. The Kiwanians say they are not preaching courtesy to others, but are practicing it to make it contagious. The program for the observance of Courtesy Week which is being carried out by the Kiwanis club is the same in principle as that carried out in every one of the other 1000 cities and town in the United States and Canada where business and professional men are organized "to disseminate Kiwanian principles of fair dealing and practices, and the observance of the Golden Rule in private, civic, social and business life." "Our Courtesy Week program is in harmony with the objects of our organization" says Kiwanian Charley Mann, who is promoting the program locally. "We expect that the results will be observed not only among our own membership in their relations with those whom they come in contact, but among those employed in the business establishments of the members." PLEADS GUILTY TO CHARGE OF MURDER (By International News Service) KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 16.—Father Charles Dillon pleaded guilty here today to killing Father Henry O'Neill, his superior, in St. Augustine's Catholic church Thursday, and was sentenced to solitary imprisonment for life. The priest stutty maintained he was insane. He maintained that God approved his action toward a man who acted "like a czar" and Ruins of Frame Structure Being Searched for Additional Bodies Today (By International News Service) SACRAMENTO, April 16.—Ten Japanese children are known to be dead and the ruins of a mission school are being searched today for additional bodies following a fire which early today swept through the frame structure. Bodies of three children were found on the second floor and six huddled forms on the third floor. The body of H. Horizwuchi was recovered in the ruins today. The fire was marked by acts of heroin as instructors sought to save their little charges. The chilren ranged in age from 5 to 17 years. The building was a mass of flames before the children were awakened by K. Kanada, a teacher at the school. Seventy-four Oriental children were asleep in the mission school when the fire broke out. Two girls, T. Myamoto and H. Horizwuchi, were missing today. Professor Katana, proprietor of the school, rescued eight of the younger children before he was forced to quit the flaming building. Heroic work by firemen and police officers prevented a much greater death toll. Detectives E. L. Roberts and Harry Deback, assisted by an insurance man named McGee, were the first to arrive at the scene of the fire. As they forced their way into the blazing building they found the bodies of three children on the second floor. The children had been overcome with smoke when they were within reach of safety. The six bodies on the third floor were recovered after the flames had been brought under control. Investigation into the origin of the fire was started today by Police Chief Bernard McShane. He declared that fire apparently broke out in several places in the old frame structure at the same time. Many pitiful scenes were enacted on the fire line thrown around the building by the police department. Panic stricken Japanese mothers attempted to break through the line and rush into the blazing inferno in search of their offspring. Escapeing the vigilance of the police, an aged Japanese woman ran toward the house and was attempting to enter the blazing doorway in search of her boy when she was halted by a fireman. Fighting and screaming she was carried back beyond the fire lines. When the frightfully burned body of her child was PLEADS GUILTY TO CHARGE OF MURDER (By International News Service) KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 16.—Father Charles Dillon pleaded guilty here today to killing Father Henry O'Neill, his superior, in St. Augustine's Catholic church Thursday, and was sentenced to solitary imprisonment for life. The priest stutty maintained he was insane. He maintained that God approved his action toward a man who acted "like a car" and treated him "like a boy." He smiled when he heard the sentence and said the sooner he arrived in prison the better pleased he would be. K. K. K. AT REVIVAL (By International News Service) GLENDALE, April 16—Marching into a revival meeting and in presence of 2500 people, twelve hooded knights of the Ku Klux Klan delivered a monetary donation to Rev. Jerry Jeter last night. The hooded men silently marched down the alley. Eleven lined up facing the congregation, while the leader handed Rev. Jerry a sealed envelope and five gold coins. MORSE MUST APPEAR (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 6.—Following the report of three physicians that Harry Morse, of London, Conn., indicated on a charge of having conspired to defraud the government, was physically able to come here and attend trial, the court this afternoon revoked his bail of $10,000 and issued a bench warrant for him. POWER CO. LOSES (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 16.—Puget Sound power and light company lost today in U.S. Supreme Court its appeal for re-hearing in a suit to compel Seattle to keep up a special fund to pay interest on $15,000,000 city bonds issued to the company for the street railway system taken over by the city. CAN'T REDUCE RATES (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 16.—The effort of the New York public service commission to force reduced rates by the New York telephone company was lost today by a decision of the United States supreme court. Why is this bed of flowers unattractive? The answer will be found among today's want ads.