oc-plain-dealer 1923-04-26

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 262 879,950 1919 174 464,600 VOL. XXVI—NO. 215 FLAMING CROSS LUMBER SOON LANDED AT NEWPORT Lew Wallace so Reports at A. C. of C. Meeting Last Night Dr. J. D. Thomas of Olive, new President, and Secretary George A. Raymer of the Fullerton C. of C., new secretary, officiated for the first time last night at a meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce. The gathering was held in the Tustin Ex-Soldier Dances 112 Hours; Record SAN ANTONIO, April 26.—O. A. Watson, 32, an ex-soldier, hung up a new marathon dance record of 112 hours today when he stepped from the floor of the Turner Hall. He had danced with only the customary three minute intermissions, every seven hours, since Saturday. When he stepped from the floor Watson seemed almost as fresh as when he started. Physicians announced him physically O. K. after his long grind. HARBOR STEVEDORES OBEY STRIKE ORDERS (By International News Service) Lew Wallace so Reports at A. C. of C. Meeting Last Night Dr. J. D. Thomas of Olive, new President, and Secretary George A. Raymer of the Fullerton C. of C., new secretary, officiated for the first time last night at a meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce. The gathering was held in the Tustin Union High School, the new $250,000 building, and girls of the social science department served an excellent meal to the 80 guests. The meeting lasted only an hour after the dinner. Lew Wallace of Newport Beach presented a noteworthy report when he indicated that cargoes of lumber soon would be arriving at Orange-co Harbor. Secretary Malcom Fraser of the local C. of C. reported on the third annual California Valencia Orange show. Former President E. E. Jahraus of Laguna Beach, in answer to the address of welcome of the Tustin C. of C., reminded his hearers what a fine town his home town was. R. D. Flaherty, manager of the Orange County Fair, spoke in behalf of that event. ENTRIES CLOSE FOR RACES FRIDAY EVE Anaheim's second entry in the Resurrection Day races at Santa Ana May 5 was listed today by the California Valencia Orange Show committee. It is a 1910 Mitchell and will be tagged the Orange Show Special. Anaheim's other entry is from the Dunton garage. Entries will close at 5 p.m. on Friday. There are now 17 antique relies entered for the $50 claiming race but the race committee expects to have 30 before closing time tomorrow. CHICKEN THIEVES ACTIVE AT CYPRESS Thieves last night helped themselves to three fine Paradise Valley Turkey hens and two gobbler from the pens of Mrs. C. R. Johns, on Blue Ribbon ranch, near Cypress. Pillars were used to cut the wire about the corrals. As there were two hens left, it is thought the thieves were frightened away by the watch dog. The loss is conservatively placed at $50.00. Calvin Dohm also contributed about $35 to the chicken thieves when four large Rhode Island Red roosters and 28 broilers were stolen. Even the coop was taken, but was found later in a nearby field. OLSON VINDICATED HARBOR STEVEDORES OBEY STRIKE ORDERS (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, April 26—Threats from alleged members of the I. W. W. that unless they quit work the I. W. W. would "smash their heads in," caused 1,000 stevedores in Los Angeles harbor to leave their jobs by noon today, according to a police estimate. A clash was expected when police planned to invade the docks and order all pickets and idlers to move on. While Flier Line officials, operating the Steamer Humboldt in passenger freight service between Los Angeles and San Francisco, declared that they would attempt to resume loading their ship under police guard. SEATTLE, April 26—Members of the I. W. W. continued to arrive here today following the calling of a general strike yesterday. Although no trouble is expected, the local police department will double its force on the waterfront. The only arrest thus far occurred yesterday when Morgan A. Roch, a seaman, was jailed for distributing handbills which stated the strike was called to effect the release of political prisoners. PORTLAND, Ore., April 26—Although 3,000 loggers in the northwest are said to have obeyed the I. W. W. order for a general strike, lumbermen today contended that the strike will have no serious effect on the lumber industry. Logging operations are reported curtailed at Everett and Southbend. At Klamath Falls, Ore., 300 loggers dropped their tools. NEW YORK, April 26—"Not more than a dozen ships have been affected by the senmen's strike in New York harbor, it was asserted by shipping men today. SAN FRANCISCO, April 26—Today was expected to show the effectiveness of the shimming and lumber strike called by the I. W. W. on the Pacific coast in conjunction with the shipping strike on the Atlantic coast. Shipping in this district was not effected apparently but three Feather River Lumber camps shut down following walkouts and I. W. W. claims were made that other lumber camps would close today. MAY BE FALSE ISSUE Illustrating the Oil Tool Service has grown since it its big new build age C. L. Talafen it was now a question the work rather than now than it can halt ent force, and may are being sought. Orders sufficient larger force busy from a force of four or five months now is employ Local concerns company with many packing houses, Co., Eddy's Top & others have turned the company, and F heim city council wine. Various big and les in the Santa Fe Beach fields haverons of the company organization. 125 TRUCK BANQUE One hundred and expected at a dinner co Brammel, Truck Co So, Calif; Friday evening lerton Club, John Tthe men who present the organization be legislature, will tell trucking law; District Nelson will speak o schools in the count TRIAL OF AB PROCEEDS The second trial for a felony, carry penalty of 50 years before Superior Judgams. The act charles who is the chief wi near Capistrano just boulevard. There was a par couple. The girl practically Ahlers had used force testimony is not needy. The trial is proc Attorney's and minor claims appear to be due to aid Judge William a double burden because of his colleague West. ON Blue Ribbon ranch, near Cypress. Pilers were used to cut the wire about the corrals. As there were two hens left, it is thought the thieves were frightened away by the watch dog. The loss is conservatively placed at $50.00. Calvin Dohm also contributed about $35 to the chicken thief when four large Rhode Island Red roosters and 28 broilers were stolen. Even the coop was taken, but was found later in a nearby field. OLSON VINDICATED (By International News Service) CHICAGO, April 26.—United States Attorney Edwin A. Olson today vindicated Roscoe C. Andrews, suspended prohibition director of Illinois in connection with the transfer of $200,000 liquor stock of Grommes and Ulrich from their ware-house April 6, to homes of Chicago business men. Olson's statement followed an investigation which resulted today in federal indictments of the Grommes and Ulrich corporation, and seven individuals for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act. FLY ACROSS U.S. (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 26.—Lien-tennants John A. MacReady and Oakley Kelly left Boiling field today for New York in the giant monoplane T-2. If the weather permits they will stop off from Mitchell Field in an attempt to make a non-stop transcontinental flight to San Diego. ATTEND A. C. OF C. Fullerton Chamber of Commerce who attended the Associated C. of C. meeting in Tustin last night included: W. F. Coultier, mayor; and L. A. Raymer, secretary of the Fullerton C. of C., and R. T. Davies. BUILDING PERMITS George Puls, frame garage at 202 Resh-at. Cost $75. Consolidated Ice and Storage Co., air ice plant at 1506 W. Broadway, cost $2000. WEATHER Notify cloudy tonight and Friday moderate temperature. Minimum 54 at 6:30 a.m. Maximum 66 at 2 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO, April 26.—Today was expected to show the effectiveness of the shrimping and lumber strike called by the I. W. W. on the Pacific coast in conjunction with the shipping strike on the Atlantic coast. Shipping in this district was not affected apparently but three Feathery River Lumber camps shut down following walkouts and I. W. W. claims were made that other lumber camps would close today. MAY BE FALSE ISSUE MADISON, Wis., April 26.—"The world court may serve as a false issue in the next presidential campaign." Senator Robert M. LaFollette declared in a survey of the political situation in today's issue of his magazine. "The real issue is the 'system' control of the government of the nation. Two percent of our population owns 65 per cent of our wealth." Baseball Today AMERICAN LEAGUE St. Louis ...000 021 001—4 8 1 Detroit ...003 000 000—3 11 0 Shocker and Severide; Collins Francis and Bassler. Phila ...000 100 000—1 9 0 Washington ...000 010 10x—2 7 1 Harris and Perkins; Zachary and Gharrity. New York ...100 001 002—4 11 2 Boston ...200 110 001—5 12 0 Hoyt, Mays, Bush and Schang; Ehmke, O'Deuil and Pienich. Cleveland ...200 001 003—6 0 Chicago ...000 000 000—8 0 Covelenkle and O'Nell; Faber, Blankenship and Schalk. NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati ...200 010 010—4 14 1 St. Louis ...000 600 11x—8 13 2 Cook, Abrams, Benton and Harrove; Sherdell and Clemona. Boston ...000 011 001—3 1 0 New York ...000 001 06x—7 13 4 Marquard, Oeschger and Gowdy; Nehf and Snyder. Brooklyn ...122 025 001—14 15 4 Phila ...200 000 020—4 8 5 Ruether, Schriber and Deberry; Ring, Beehan, Bishop, O'Brien and Henline. Chicago ...000 100 010—2 10 1 Pittsburgh ...040 000 21x—7 13 2 Osborne, Dunlevich, Stauffer and O'Parrell; Adams and Gooch. REPORT A.M. HAS QUIT! Many local citrus growers today in the M. Pratt has resigned ager of the Mutual Orders. Pratt is recognizn the big men of the I credited with putting brand on the map. SON TO LIVE L. E. Shaw, of Los is spending much time days while his two-block at Center and is being rushed to coat that when it is comp Everett, of San Bernad side here and act as ent of the building: All but one of the have been leased. KIWANIANS Kiwanians of Anaherton will play a game night on the local grounds. Art Cohen Charley Mann will can battery as a year ago expected to happen. ERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE - FIRST LEA ain Deal READING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUN Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 26, 1923 ROSS GLEAMS OVER OIL TOOL CO. WORKING AT CAPACITY New Industry Has More Work Than it Can Get Men To Do Illustrating the way in which the Oil Tool Service Manufacturing Co. has grown since its establishment in its big new building, General Manager C. L. Tallafero said today that it was now a question of men to do the work rather than a business like this. We Have With Us R. T. Curtis. Resides at Los Angeles. Is at the Hotel Valencia. Mr. Curtis, for a number of years a representative of the International Harvester Co., has accepted the Orange County agency for the Wallis tractor, and plans to move his family to Anaheim in the near future. He chose Anaheim because he said it is the most central location in the county for a business like this. HELD IN JAIL FOR SHOOTING RELATIVE Pictorio Rosales can thank his lucky stars today that he is alive. Rosaler, who had separated from his wife, the sister of C. Valenzuela. 14 EXHIBITS BY CITIES AT EXPO Egyptian Curtain 135 Feet Long Will Divide Industrial and Auto Depts Feature exhibits by 14 cities, instead of the 11 of last year, will be shown in the arena of the main tent of the third annual California Valencia Orange Show, Secretary Mal- New Industry Has More Work Than it Can Get Men To Do Illustrating the way in which the Oil Tool Service Manufacturing Co. has grown since its establishment in its big new building, General Manager C. L. Tallafero said today that it was now a question of men to do the work rather than work to do. The concern has more work right now than it can handle with the present force, and many more molders are being sought. Orders sufficient to keep a much larger force busy are available. From a force of some five men four or five months ago, the company now is employing 25. Local concerns have backed the company with many orders. The packing houses, the Anaheim Beef Co., Eddy's Top & Paint Shop and others have turned over business to the company, and Fullerton and Anaheim city councils have done likewise. Various big and little oil companies in the Santa Fe and Huntington Beach fields have been steady patrons of the company since its reorganization. 125 TRUCK OWNERS BANQUET FRIDAY One hundred and twenty-five are expected at a dinner of the Orange-co Branch, Truck Owners' Ass'n' of So. Calif., Friday evening at the Fullerton Club. John T. Houser, one of the men who presented the cause of the organization before the present legislature, will tell about the new trucking law. District Attorney A. P. Nelson will speak on motor traffic schools in the county. TRIAL OF AHLERS PROCEEDS RAPIDLY The second trial of Jake Ahlers for a felony, carrying a maximum penalty of 50 years, opened today before Superior Judge R. Y. Williams. The act charged by him, who is the chief witness took place near Capistrano just off the main boulevard. There was a party of four, two couples. The girl practically testified that Ahlers had used force although such testimony is not necessary for conviction. The trial is proceeding rapidly, Attorneys and minor county officials appear to be doing their best to aid Judge Williamis, who now has a double burden because of the illness of his colleague, Judge Z. B. West. HELD IN JAIL FOR SHOOTING RELATIVE Pictorio Rosales can thank his lucky stars today that he is alive. Rosaler, who had separated from his wife, the sister of C. Valenzuela, tried to force his way into his brother-in-law's house at Delhi, where his wife was, and received a bullet from a 32-centre pistol. Valenzuela is held in County Jail for the shooting. Only a flesh wound was inflicted. The shooting took place at an early hour this morning, and Sheriff Sam Jernigan, Undersheriff E. E. French, Constable Jesse Elliott and Deputy Sheriff Ed McClellan responded to the hurry call which was sent in. Valenzuela was released today by Justice J. B. Cox on his own recognition, to appear for arrangement on June 20. HILL TO "TELL ALL" BEFORE GRAND JURY (By International News Service) ST. JOSEPH, Mich., April 26—As an intensive search was started today for "King Benjamin" Purnell missing House of David emperor, throughout this section, persons who have been following the fortunes and misfortunes of the whiskered cult prepared for the sensation of sensations as Benjamin Hill called to the one-man grand jury investigation. Hill, one of the colony leaders, with a woman companion, arrested early today as he was attempting to flee, was expected to "tell all." SEEK RUSSIAN TRADE (By Duke N. Parry) (By International News Service) TOKYO, April 26—Viscount Goto, who resigned as mayor of Tokyo to devote his entire time to bringing about a trade agreement between Japan and Soviet Russia, is acting in accord with the government, it was learned today. Goto has twice conferred with Commissar Joffee, Russian Soviet envoy, since visiting Premier Kato and receiving the cabinet's instructions. It was reported today that Viscount Goto's reward may be the premiership if he is successful in the task he has undertaken. 114 FOREST FIRES (HARRISBURG, Pa., April 26—Forest fires numbering 114 are sweeping various parts of the state today, destroying hundreds of acres of timber land and in many instances threatening towns. The fires have become so widespread in many instances that they feature exhibits by 14 cities, instead of the 11 of last year. Will be shown in the arena of the main tent of the third annual California Valencia Orange Show, Secretary Malcom Fraser said today. The whole show will occupy three acres of space. The industrial and auto departments together will occupy a tent 250 by 430 feet, divided by a big Egyptian curtain, 135 feet long, marked by hieroglyphics. The auto department alone will occupy 24,000 square feet. In the industrial department there will be 150 spaces, 25 more than last year. Spaces both in it and in the industrial department are selling well. The main tent, with the citrus fruit exhibits, will be a brand new one, now being manufactured by Downie Broos of Los Angeles, who are working upon it day and night. It will arrive here May 3, ready to be erected. The band stand this year will be located in the center of the rear end, in order to obtain better acoustic facilities. The orchestra will consist of 18 men and the soloist will be selected from the Philharmonic orchestra of Los Angeles. Some 300 selections have been submitted from which to choose comie, or standard operas, popular airs, etc. The chorus and quartet will be the foundation of the entertainment program, with dancing and vaudeville sets arranged with it. Rawling's Bears will be a feature that will figure in four different parades to be given. HUSBAND SLAYS WIFE'S ADMIRER (By International News Service) REDDING, Calif., April 26—"Ive killed George C. Given, come and get me." That was the message telephoned late yesterday from Lewiston. Triumity County by George L. Dickey to Sheriff Montgomery in Weaverville. Dickey had shot Given dead when he came home to find the intruder in a compromising position with his wife. Dickey had gotten word of gossip floating around the little mining town for weeks. "I don't believe it," said Dickey, but he went to his home and made the discovery that resulted in the tragedy. RELEASE WOMEN HUNGER STRIKERS RUSH 5 HOSPITALS WASHINGTON, April 26.—Work is being rushed on five hospitals to accommodate 1,950 veterans of the world war suffering from mental diseases, the war department announced today. The 400-bed hospital at Knoxville, Iowa, will be ready Aug. 14. American Lake, Wash., 250-beds, Oct. 10; Chillicothe, Ohio, 400 beds, Dec. 15; Northampton, Mass., 400 beds, Feb. 9, 1924; Camp Custer, Mich., 500 beds, July 6, 1924. REPORT A. M. PRATT HAS QUIT M. O. D. Many local citrus growers were interested today in the report that A. M. Pratt has resigned as sales manager of the Mutual Orange Distributors. Pratt is recognized as one of the big men of the industry and is credited with putting the Elephant brand on the map. SON TO LIVE HERE L. E. Shaw, of Los Angeles, who is spending much time here these days while his two-story business block at Center and Helena streets is being rushed to completion, says that when it is completed his son, Everett, of San Bernardino, will reside here and act as superintendent of the building. All but one of the store rooms have been leased. KIWANIANS PLAY Kiwanians of Anaheim and Fullerton will play a game of ball tonight on the local high school grounds. Art Cohen will pitch and Charley Mann will catch—the same battery as a year ago and things are expected to happen. HATS AT McDONALD'S FRIEND SATURDAY. It was reported today that Vincent Goto's reward may be the premiere ff he is successful in the task he has undertaken. 114 FOREST FIRES (By International News Service) HARRISBURG, Pa., April 26.—Forest fires numbering 114 are sweeping various parts of the state today, destroying hundreds of acres of timber land and in many instances threatening towns. The fires have become so widespread in many instances that they are almost beyond control and will have to burn themselves out. Forestry officials believe the damage will be heaviest on record. TO FORCE BILL OUT (By International News Service) SACRAMENTO, April 26.—It was announced today that an effort will be made to force out of committee by resolution Senator J. M. Inman's bill prohibiting payment of subsidies to public officials or to candidates for office. The bill passed the senate yesterday and went to the assembly committee elections last night. BODY SENT EAST Mrs. Eva Allen, 24, wife of William B. Allen, died yesterday. Her husband is a barber in the California hotel. She leaves two children. Funeral services were held this afternoon from McAulay funeral parlor, Rev. M. E. Montague officiating. The body was sent to Oklahoma for interment. WIDOW FILES COMPLAINT A complaint for money and to enforce liens upon funds in the hands of a public corporation was filed today by Margaret M. Robertson, widow of the late J. G. Robertson of Santa Ana and excentrix of his will. The defendants are the National Construction Company, Republic Canality Company and the former and the present board of education. Work done by the contractor is involved, and judgment of $2100 is asked. MAY GET JAIL TERM Thomas Lee Woolwine, Jr., held for speeding at El Toro in his aden, will receive 10 or 15 days in the County Jail if he is convicted on June 28 in the jury trial which he has demanded. Justice J. B. Cox is expected to teach him a lesson. Woolwine is out on cash surety of $100. RELEASE WOMEN HUNGER STRIKERS (By International News Service) DUBLIN, April 26.—A heavy gust of firing and bomb explosions broke out early today when irregular sniper began an attack from roof tops on Free State troops patrolling on O'Connell street. Bombs were thrown from the roof but they failed to do any damage, beyond tearing up the street. An irregular attack against Wellington Barracks was beaten off without casualties. Miss Ryan and O'Neall two women members of the republican irregulars, were released from prison today. Miss Mary McSwainney, Miss O'Callaghan and other hunger strikers, will be liberated tomorrow. The Irish Independent products an early Irish peace. START PACKING AT FULLERTON FRIDAY Fullerton house of the Placentia Orange Growers Association began packing Valencia Friday for a special April pool, closing May 5. This is to relieve some young groves. This association is planting the early issue of bonds mounting to $300,000 for the building of a pre-cooling plant to be erected before another orange season. The bonds it is expected will be taken up by the members of the Association. FULLERTON ENTRIES Fullerton representatives to the Southern California track meet at Santa Ana Saturday were announced today as follows: C. and R. Allee, McDermott, Courtney and Healy. MENDOZA FUNERAL TODAY Mrs. Jesus Mendoza, 70, died at the home of her son at La Habra Tuesday. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Angus McAulay funeral director. LOS POSITIVE ANHEL TEGUICIA PHILIPPIES believed day when duran c celed ment to the "Tt to Califlipa" hua he now caught. Breaktained his wife luctance Teguicia "Tm they hail ips said An insn son Mrs competibl was to b y grand HAR WAS dent Ha f Secreta Chairma America Russian Philharmony The army trac The re ed after will be a Rus 237 I BY LONDON and thir engers from an seger a coast sa the Daily A vess from ther menes S sorted an FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM Dealer ANGE COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN IN POPULATION Total in 1910 was... 2,023 For Year 1920 was... 5,528 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 VER FULLERTON HIBITS CITIES EXPO tain 135 Feet Divide IndusAuto Depts Crawl Over Baby's Crib to Rob Woman VENICE, Calif., April 26.—By crawling through an open window and across a crib in which slept a little baby, two masked bandits at the point of guns, demanded of Mrs. Ruth Dannis, 30 Avenue, 89, two diamond rings valued at $1500, early today, grabbed them and escaped. Before leaving the house, the robbers admonished Mrs. Dannis not to call for assistance for ten minutes. Then they cut the telephone wires and leisurely strolled out the front door. OIL SOAKED PYRE SEEN FOR MILES Fullerton People Ask if it was Prank of Small Boys or K. K. K. People passing between Fullerton and Brea last night were astonished, perplexed and some even frightened by a flaming cross on one of the highest peaks between the two THINK HONDURAS WOMAN IS CLARA By WALLACE THOMPSON (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) (Copyright 1923 by International News Service) TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, April 26.—Stated in a large, ill-kept room on the second floor of police headquarters, beside a long Fronch window, without bars, looking out into the dirty sun-scorched tropic street, the woman who is being held here on suspicion of being Clara Phillips, notorious Los Angeles, Calif., "hammer murderer," today smiled a defiant challenge when told of preparations being made to take her back to California, where she escaped from prison. "I have refused to waive extradition," said the woman who is known here as Mrs. Jesse Carson, but who was known on the journey through Salvador as Mrs. Young. Neither she nor the woman who was arrested with her has shown any sign of fright, although the man in the party, Jesse Carson, lost his nerve and consented to return to Los Angeles without extradition papers. He is charged with crason. Jesse Carson and "Mrs. Young" are held in the penitentiary. Under the Honduras law, a native can be held only six days without any definite charge being lodged against him. Foreigners may be held two months pending the arrival of extradition papers. Carson was greatly shocked by his arrest. His face turned ashen and he gulped as he tried to speak. But not so with the women. They were gay and debonair. They took the matter as a joke and bantered with the policemen. At the time of their arrest all members of the party were "broke". Carson had been trying to send a radiogram addressed to "Adams, Galveston, Texas", asking for $500, but the wireless people would not accept the message collect and Carson and his companions could not find anyone to lend them the necessary $10. LOS ANGELES, April 26.—Almost positive confirmation that the woman held under provisional arrest at Tequegalpa, Honduras, as Clara Phillips, "hammer murderer," was believed to have been established. FOR MILES Fullerton People Ask if it was Prank of Small Boys or K. K. K. People passing between Fullerton and Brea last night were astonished, perplexed and some even frightened by a flaming cross on one of the highest peaks between the two towns. The surrounding country was lighted by the blaze. Fullerton police department investigated, finding the cross to be about 25 feet high and 11 feet in width. It was wrapped in oil soaked burlap. Was it a prank of fun-loving boys, or was it a real Klu Klux signal? That is what almost everyone in the Fullerton vicinity is asking today. WOULD SUBMIT LEAGUE UPON MERIT CHICAGO, April 26.—A plea that the league of nations is submitted again to the country upon its merits, was made by former supreme court justice John H. Clarke in an address here today before the city club. "As a proof of the non-partisan character of the organization 20 to 40 distinguished Republicans, who in 1920 appealed for votes for Mr. Harding as the surest way of carrying our country into some form of league or association," are members of the non-partisan association. "It is an open secret that only official position prevents at least three more from joining us," he added. Some inferred that Clark referred to Secretary Hughes, Secretary Hoover and Chief Justice Taft. LOCAL REALTY MEN BANQUET M. AND M. The J. T. Lyon Realty company, which will soon open offices in the Alnsworth block, Orange, last night banqueted the Merchants and Manufacturers association of that city at the "Coffee Cup." The Lyon company, represented by J.J.T. Lyon, W.E.Duckworth and Mr.Martin, a cousin of Mr. Lyon, who recently arrived from Texas to locate here, were the hosts. A short business session followed the banquet. 300 MEN FIGHT FIRE (HAGERSTOWN, Md., April 26.—The most destructive forest fire in this section was still sweeping the mountain at Catocot Furnace, Maryland, early today, after having destroyed thousands of acres of valuable timber land. members of the party were "broke". Carson had been trying to send a radiogram addressed to "Adams, Galveston, Texas", asking for $500, but the wireless people would not accept the message collect and Carson and his companions could not find anyone to lend them the necessary $10. LOS ANGELES, April 26. Almost positive confirmation that the woman held under provisional arrest at Tequegalpa, Honduras, as Clara Phillips, "hammer murderer," was believed to have been established today when Dr. M. F. Rodriguez, Honduran consul here, stated he had received a request from his government to rush the necessary papers for the "Tiger Woman" to be returned to California, and Armour L. Phillips husband "who told", admitted he now believes his wife has been caught. Breaking the silence he has maintained since the reported capture of his wife, Phillips admitted with reluctance, that the woman arrested in Tequegalpa may be Mrs. Phillips. "I'm sorry to admit it, but I guess they have my wife, all right," Phillips said. "I'm sorry to admit it." An indictment against Jesse Carson, Mrs. Phillips' alleged traveling companion, charging him with arson was to be presented before the county grand jury today. HARDING APPROVES (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 26. President Harding today approved plans of Secretary of War Weeks and Chairman John Barton Payne of the American Red Cross to bring 500 Russian refugees, now marooned in the Philippines, to the U.S. in an army transport. The refugees, who were shipwrecked after sailing from Vladivostok, will be admitted to this country under the Russian immigration quota. 237 MISSING AT SEA (By International News Service) LONDON, April 26. Two hundred and thirty-seven persons, 138 passengers and 99 seamen, are missing from an abandoned Portuguese passenger steamship off the African coast, said a Capetown dispatch to the Daily Express today. A vessel picked up an S. O. S. call from the Portuguese steamer Messamenes. Search revealed the ship deserted and helpless. In what way does his traveler show that he is careless? The answer will be found among today's want ads. Copyright, 1923, Associated Editors