oc-plain-dealer 1923-04-18

Wednesday, April 18 1923 THE ORA PLENTY OF LAUGHS A Ripping Hilarious Story of New York's East Side WILLIAM H. STRAUSS in ‘Solomon in Society’ The “Potash and Perlmutter” of the Screen also Bobbie Dunn in “Hands Up” TODAY AND TOMORROW UNITED Theatre Anaheim HAIL STORM HITS ENGINEER KILLED IN HAIL STORM HITS WHITTIER VICINITY A big hail and rain storm occurred this afternoon in the vicinity of Whittier and as far south as Fullerton, recording to reports from that vicinity. The hail did not reach Anaheim, and only a few dorps of rain fell here. A man from Whittier who stopped at the Fullerton police station said that hail was four inches thick in the roads some places near Whittler. DEMONSTRATIONS OF GOPHER CONTROL The stage is all set for the proposed gopher demonstration in Orange co. to be conducted jointly by A. A. Brock, County Horticultural Commissioner and the County Farm Bureau under the direction of W. C. Jacobsen, superintendent of rodent control of the State Department of Agriculture. The work will last April 19-21 on various ranches. TO DEPORT LARKIN By International News Service WASHINGTON, April 18.—James Larkin, noted Irish agitator, recently pardoned by Governor Al Smith of New York, will be deposited shortly, it was announced today by Secretary of Labor Davis. VETERANS TO WORK By International News Service WASHINGTON, April 18.—World war veterans receiving training in vocational schools will be put in steel mills and other industries to overcome the present labor shortage, according to plans announced today by Brigadier General Frank T. Hines, director of the veterans' bureau. SNOW IN MOUNTAINS By International News Service LOS ANGELES, April 18.—Intermittent showers fell today in various parts of Southern California with snow at Mount Wilson, Mount Lowe, and Mount Baldy, according to the United States bureau. RECORD SUGAR PRICE By International News Service NEW YORK, April 18.A new high engineer KILLED IN FAST FREIGHT WRECK By International News Service NEW ORLEANS, April 18.—Fast merchandise train No. 853 Illinois Central, bound from New Orleans to Chicago, was wrecked at Hammond, La., early today, killing Henry Hafen, engineer, and injured fireman Tom Richards, leg crushed and the brakeman suffered minor injuries. The northbound merchandise train crashed into the rear of No. 52, standing in the south Hammond yards. The giant mogul plowed through three cars loaded with alcohol, which limited and spread a blanket of fire over the wreckage. Besides the cars of alcohol, three cars of edibles and five cars of coffee were completely burned. ALLOT LANDS TO WARRING INDIANS By International News Service WASHINGTON, April 18.—Definite steps to prevent a recurrence of the Indian outbreak near Blanding, Utah, headed by Old Posey, were taken today by Secretary of the Interior Work. This band of Utes, and Navajos will be allotted in Allen Canyon and along Monterey Creek, Utah. Another band headed by the Indian Polk will be allotted similar lands. About sixty members of Old Posey band are being held in a stockade at Blanding. RALSTON SPEAKS W. R. Ralston, state leader of clubs of the College of Agriculture U. of C., was the principal sueaker at the Yorba Linda Farm Center last evening. He told of the value of such work. Sidney Saunby of Tustin spoke on the work of the state utilities department of the Farm Bureau and Mrs. Saunby on home demonstration agents. A pot luck supper was served. SEIZE LARGEST STILL By International News Services SAN FRANCISCO, April 18.—Seizure last night of what was described as the largest still ever taken in the west was announced today by prohibition director Rutter. The raid was made on a ranch below Belmont in San Mateo county. MARIE TODAY'S QUARTER STOCKS C NEW YORK, A market closed five slackened somewhat but the majority tainted a strong Cuban cane pre63, a gain of over taking in Dupont ors continued; alr ralled to 142.1- at 160 reached since 1913. Other closed at the high SNOW IN MOUNTAINS (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, April 18.—Intermittent showers fell today in various parts of Southern California with snow at Mount Wilson, Mount Lowe, and Mount Baldy, according to the United States bureau. RECORD SUGAR PRICE (By International News Service) NEW YORK, April 18.A new high record price for sugar was made today when the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company posted a price of nine and eighty five hundredths cents a pound. WOODEN SHIPS BURN (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 18.—Fire of undetermined origin broke out today in a fleet of ten wooden ships, in the Potomac below Quantico, Va. Four vessels were partially destroyed. Plain Dealer Want Ads Get Results OLIVE, CALIF. Phone Orange 413 FULLERTON, CALIF. Phone Fullerton 600 CASH FOR YOUR VALENCIA ORANGES OLIVE FRUIT CO. Successors to PEPPERS FRUIT CO. A: J. MILLER Fullerton 640 V. H. FROSS Orange 250 W. J. KADAU Orange 454 A. H. T. OSBORNE Fullerton 25 SEIZE LARGEST STILL (By International News Services) SAN FRANCISCO, April 18—Seize last night of what was described as the largest still ever taken in the west was announced today by prohibition director Rutter. The raid was made on a ranch below Belmont in San Mateo county. The still had a capacity of 500 gallons. 1600 MEMBERS Steadily mounting, the Orange-co. Farm Bureau has reached a membership of 1600, Director E. F. Wheedon indicated today. Wheedon still has to clean up in Garden Grove, Westminster, Tustin and Villa Park. The Westminster center, just reorganized, will hold its first meeting Tuesday. When in need, advertise in the Plain Dealer. BANK CLEAR San Francisco Seattle Portland Oakland Long Beach Los Angeles LOS ANGELS Los Angeles, A. 44. Eggs, extras pullets 25. Poultry, Hens 24; Fryers 40. Potatoes—Idaho 250; Beat 135 to 100. Oranges—local cells 350 to 400; mats 300; culls 90 to 110. Lemons—Special 575; choice 525; to 325. Grapefruit—Arrizo to 600; Imperial brands 550 to 650 brands 325 to 375; to 300. When in need, Plain Dealer. MAXWELL SPIRITUAL CHURCH DEDICATED With final arrangement of furnishings under way, the new Maxwell Spiritual church, 408 East Sycamore-st, just off Olive, is ready for dedicatory services tomorrow evening at 720. Dr. William Cleveland, of Los Angeles, and Rev. Stella Hartline, formerly of Taft, now of Long Beach, will be among the notables present. R. R. Penner, of Anaheim, will open the services with a lecture on a Spiritualist topic. An orchestra from the Walberg studio, will give a concert before the service, and the choir with Mrs. Dewey Schrant, pianist, will also render many selects. The church has a pure white stucco exterior, 40 by 42 feet. The auditorium has a seating capacity of about 350. A consultation room, rest rooms and a lobby complete the convenient arrangement. The walls are tinted in soft buff and rose, with the monogram of the organization directly back of the pulpit. The ventilation and lighting effects are complete in detail with several large windows of opalescent glass and handsome electric fixtures. The edifice build at a cost of $14,-600, was designed by Mr. Maxwell and the construction has been under his direction. Services will be held each Sunday as follows: Jeremiah, 9:30 a.m.; healing service, 10:30; class in study of mediumship, 11:30; message circles, 12:30 p.m., and every Monday and Thursday, lectures and messages at 7:30 p.m. CALL FOR PLANS IN PAVING PROGRAM A resolution asking plans for the paving of a large portion of the streets of Fullerton, including all principal streets west of Spadra-rd to Woods-ave, was passed last night by Fullerton trustees. This is about 59 percent of the area that the board... CALL FOR PLANS IN PAVING PROGRAM A resolution asking plans for the paving of a large portion of the streets of Fullerton, including all principal streets west of Spadra-rd to Woods-ave, was passed last night by Fullerton trustees. This is about 50 percent of the area that the board plans to pave, the estimated cost for the whole being more than $200,000. William Record, city engineer, said that he had not yet made estimates on the paving plans asked in last night's resolution. The U. P. was granted permission to erect a gate tower at Spadra-rd crossing. A tentative plat on West Commonwealth-ave., east of Magnolia-ave., offered by R. Pritchard, was approved, as was also a tentative plat in La Habra, presented by Herbert Osborne. J. T. Kimber and Arthur Long requested permission to erect a service station on West Commonwealth-ave just east of the city park. A motion was introduced granting the request, but the motion was withdrawn upon the request of a member of the goning committee that the matter be delayed. The clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for 1600 tons of pipe and steel tank for the Stern tract. The city attorney was asked to prepare an ordinance fixing parking time limits on certain streets. A petition was presented from the residents of No. Nicolas-ave, asking for lights. The board made provisions for installation of eight or nine lights on tibs avenue as might be required. The matter of a right-of-way for the sewer was discussed, and Roy Davis and W. A. Moore were appointed as a committee to help the city engineer on this problem. MARKETS TODAY'S QUOTATIONS BY International News Service STOCKS CLOSE FIRM NEW YORK, April 18.—The stock market closed firm today. Activity slackened somewhat in the last hour but the majority of stocks maintained a strong tone. Cuban cave preferred advanced to 63, a gain of over 2 points. Profit taking in Dupont and General Motors continued although the former railed to 142.12. Canadian Pacific at 160 reached the highest price since 1912. Other railroad stocks closed at the high prices of the day. VICTIM'S FATHER WILL NOT PROSECUTE (By International News Service) SALT LAKE CITY, April 18.—Benjamin E. Balantyne, father of Benjamin F. Ballantyne, who was shot and killed in his home here on APPROVE LA HABRA PAVING DISTRICT Road Improvement District No. 20, involving improvement of Central-ave., LaHabra, and adjoining streets was approved by the supervisors who STOCKS CLOSE FIRM NEW YORK, April 18.—The stock market closed firm today. Activity slackened somewhat in the last hour but the majority of stocks maintained a strong tone. Cuban cane preferred advanced to 63, a gain of over 2 points. Profit taking in Dupont and General Motors continued although the former raised to 142.1-2. Caundian Pacific at 160 reached the highest price since 1912. Other railroad stocks closed at the high prices of the day. Columbia Gas rose 2 points to 112 l-8. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds were steady. Total stock today 995,200 shares; bonds $11,723,000. GRAINS EASIER CHICAGO, April 18—Grains eased off in all months of the Chicago Board of Trade today. Profit taking was blamed for the decline, despite reports of heavy abandonment of accrease throughout the winter belt. Wheat closed 1-4 to 1c lower. Corn 1-14c off; oats eased off 1-4 to 3-8. Provisions also showed toases, lard closing 10 to 155c and ribs the same. BANK CLEARINGS TODAY San Francisco ... $27,600,000 Seattle ... $6,122,297 Portland ... $6,186,617 Oakland ... $2,500,200 Long Beach ... $1,683,553 Los Angeles ... $22,798,074 LOS ANGELES PRODUCE Los Angeles, April 15.—Butter 44. Eggs, extras 29; case count 26; pullets 25. Poultry, Hens 25; broilers 25 to 40; Fryers 40. Potatoes—Idaho Russets 225 to 250; Best 135 to 150; poorer 75 to 100. Oranges—local special brands navels 350 to 400; market pack 250 to 300; culls 90 to 115. Lemons—Special brand 550 to 575; choice 525; Market pack 300 to 325. Grapefruit—Arizona seedless 500 to 600; Imperial Valley few special brands 550 to 650; local special brands 325 to 375; market pack 250 to 300. When in need, advertise in the Plain Dealer. VICTIM'S FATHER WILL NOT PROSECUTE (By International News Service) SALT LAKE CITY, April 18.—Benjamin E. Balantyne, father of Benjamin F. Ballantyne, who was shot and killed in his home here on April 9, has refused to take any part in the prosecution of Marriner A. and John Browning, charged with the murder. "The state will carry the prosecution to the finish," said County Attorney Arthur E. Morton. No one can withdraw the charges or stop the case now." SOUTH PULLERTON WANTS SCHOOL Two sites are being considered by Fullerton grammar school trustees for a new building south of the railroads. They were proposed by a committee of south siders, headed by Dr S. W. Miller, who objects to the sending of children across the track to the Wilshire building, where 250 south side children now attend. There were a little more than a thousand grammar school pupils at the opening of the present school year. There are now 1,308. FORTINES HEARING MAY 18 May 18 was fixed today by Justice J. B. Cox for arraignment of F A. Fortines, accused of permitting oil and water to seep onto McClay and Holly-st., north of Huntington Beach. C N. Mozley, deputy district attorney, said today that the temporary injunctions against a score of oil companies enjoining similar seepages on Garfield-st., and Summit-ave, had all the effect of permanent injunctions until the cases were tried. CHILD DOING WELL Barbara Dunton, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dunton, who suffered a mastoid operation in the local hospital last night is resting as comfortably as can expected this afternoon. The little girl's present illness is the aftermath of measles, it was reported. Plain Dealer Want Ads Get Researc APPROVE LA HABRA PAVING DISTRICT Road Improvement District No. 20, involving improvement of Central Ave., LaHabra, and adjoining streets was approved by the supervisors who voted to open bids May 1. The work calling for expenditure of several hundred thousands of dollars is one of the most important undertaken in Orange-co. The Associated Oil Co. was granted permission to erect poles to accommodate lighting and telephone systems for its leases at Huntington Beach. CORPORATIONS HOLD BOOTLEGGERS' AUTOS Bootleggers' cars now are in the name of some corporation and not of private parties. Superior Judge R Y. Williams said today. Sheriff Sam Jernigan agreed that this was usually so, since it became the rule to hold cars used in transporting liquor. SPEAK ON COURTESY The regular weekly meeting of the Fullerton Kiwanis Club was held at Tuesday with a fair attendance. Two readings were given by Mrs. E. A. Johannesen, followed by two solos by Mrs. Alexander Anderson, accompanied by Mrs. Oswald at the piano. There were also a number of speeches on courtesy by members of the Club. LEFT PROPERTY BY BROTHER Martin S.-Hackle of Santa Ana is given the use during his life of a residential and business property in Santa Ana by the will of his brother Leander N. Hackler, who died at Tampa, Marion-co. Kansas. The estate does not amount to more than $10,-700. SPRAGUE ARRAIGNED APRIL 30 Charles I. Sprague, charged with lying a car in Anaheim April 16 intoxicated, will be arraigned 30. Justice J. B. Cox decided Bail was fixed at $500. MILWAUKEE, CALIFORNIA Tomorrow Only! VAUDEVILLE ROAD SHOW SPECIAL! FAMOUS HEAD LINERS New and 4 Crowell Sisters es, Trombones, Cornets, Violins, Piano ANK BUSSE'S DOGS ORPHEUM NOVELITY MAY McCREA FEMALE AL JOLSON MAGNIFICENT FEATURE PICTURE Vidor IN THE GRÉAT DRAMA “WOMAN, WAKE UP” RIGHT—FINAL TIMES TONIGHT millips in “THE WORLD'S A STAGE” REPRESENT ANAHEIM AT MUSIC CONTEST Miss Constance Williams and Elvin Grauer will represent Anaheim H. S. in the Orange county music contest at Orange next month. They were chosen last evening by five judges. The songs were "If I were a Rose," by Hesselberg, and "Morning" by Speaks for the girls, and "Barefoot Trail," by Wiggers and "Friends" by Sanderson for the boys. Other contestants were Elizabeth Donnally, Jane Ostrander and Victor Reese. The judges were Misses Helen Troup, Irene Jacques, Irese MacLean, Dr. Mabel Rose and Bert F. Steelhead. With Miss Florence Austin as pianist contestant, Elizabeth Donnelly, violin and the high school orchestra and girls glee club, Anaheim will have a good representation. Miss Austin won first place last year. When in need, advertise in the Plain Dealer. RUHR JOBBLESS RIOT (By International News Service) ESSEN, April 18.—One was killed and nearly a score wounded in unemployment riots in the Ruhr district today. At Mulheim a mob of jobless Germans stormed the city hall. French troops made no effort to interfere. Mulheim is the home of Hugo Stinnes. Reinforcements of unemployed Germans flocked to Mulheim from Duisberg and Oberhausen. OPPOSE CONFERENCE (By International News Service) LONDON, April 18.—Chancellor of Exchequer Baldwin told commons today that Great Britain is opposed to an international conference on allied debts and reparations. "Obtaining minimum reparations from Germany does not depend upon allied war debts," said Baldwin. This is the view point held by the United States. April 26 and 27 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS “THE MAN OF THE HOUR” MOST DYNAMIC PLAY PRESENTED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL If The Dealer Does Not Want Your Car Bring It To Our Shop If The Dealer Does Not Want Your Car Bring It To Our Shop We can make it look as snappy as ever at a very small cost. You can pay for the work in such a way that you will hardly miss it. You have the car, why not feel as proud in it as the fellow who passes you in a new one. Eddy’s Auto Paint & Top Shop 135 So. Lemon St. Anaheim, Calif. FAIRYLAND Theatre Anaheim Today and Tomorrow The Paramount Triumph Agnes Ayres And Great Cast in "A Daughter of Luxury" Theatre Flowers Furnished by YE COLONIAL SHOPPE 214 East Center Street