oc-plain-dealer 1923-06-15

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 26TH YEAR NO. 257. CITY'S WHITE OVER 200 AT S.C. CITRUS INSTITUTE Growers From All Over Southland Gather at Fullerton H. S. Today. An attendance roughly estimated at more than 200 from all parts of So. Cal., this morning opened the So. Cal. Citrus Institute at the Fullerton high school auditorium. The general subject of the morning was orchard efficiency, the speakers being H. D. Demarel, superintendent of the Riley Fruit Co. of Covina; and R. W. Hodgson, farm advisor of Los A Southland Gather at Fullerton H. S. Today. An attendance roughly estimated at more than 200 from all parts of So. Cal., this morning opened the So. Cal. Citrus Institute at the Fullerton high school auditorium. The general subject of the morning was orchard efficiency, the speakers being H. D. Demarel, superintendent of the Riley Fruit Co. of Covina; and K. W. Hodgson, farm advisor of Los Angeles-co. The session opened at 10 and continued with unabated interest until noon. W. M. Mertz, superintendent of the Hewes Corp. of Orange, was the chairman and the address of welcome was given by T. B. Talbert, chairman of supervisors. The subject of Mr. Damarel was "The Tree the Unit of the Citrus Industry." Mr. Hodgson made an "Orchard Efficiency An Analysis," illustrated by slides in which he told of the work in Los Angeles-co. The attendance increased as the morning wore by, and was expected to reach several hundred during the day. The afternoon session was opened at 1:30 p.m. with an address on "Irrigation Leasons from the Work of the Ass'n. Labatory, Anaheim," by D. D. Waynick, chemist. W. R. Schooon over extension specialist in citriculture, was chairman. Prof. F. J. Veihmayer, irrigation specialist at the University Yarm, spoke on "Fundamentals in Orchard Irrigation," while Prof. R. S. Vaile of the Citrus experiment station, talked of efficiency in Irrigation and Fertilization" and "Results of Recent Citrus Orchard Survey." An annual citrus growers' dinner will be served at 6:30 this evening at the high school cafeteria, S. C. Hartranft acting as toastmaster. One of the features is to be an address by R. E. Nebelung of Apaheim, recently returned from South Africa, on "Citrus Development in South Africa." A. C. Hardison, president of the California Farm Bureau Federation, is scheduled to speak on the "Needs of Agricultural Education in California" while W. F. Crist of El Modena, is expected to give "Florida Impressions." The meeting tomorrow is to devote to the Sixth Annual Pest Control School, and the general subject will be restricted to the discussion of how to eliminate pests. SAYS WIFE INSISTED UPON MAIDEN NAME She continued to use her maiden name and insisted she wasn't married, says Allan W. F. Greenough in a suit filed today for divorce from Janice May Greenough. He charges infidelity. They were married about July 18, 1914, in Milford, N.H., and ORANGE-CO. DIVORCES AVERAGE ONE DAILY Divorces in Orange-co. so far in June have averaged better than one per day, according to the records. Up to 11:30 today or in less than 11 1-2 days, 18 actions for divorce and the like were filed. Marriage licenses, which aren't confined to residents of the county as are divorces, totaled 111 so far this month. This isn't quite so remarkable a record as in May, but one or two 26-license days such as one day in May will bring up the record. COURTHOUSE NEWS Susan Collins left an estate of $67,500, according to the inventory and appraisement filed today. The estate consists principally of a ranch in the A. B. Chapman tract, Orange. Ida Fuhrberg left an estate of $18,524.99, according to an inventory and appraisement filed today. The estate consists mostly of securities. The estate of Rachel I. Abbott, who died interstate, amounted to only a few thousand dollars. An order was issued today by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams, appointing Charles D. Brown, public administrator of the estate of the late Thomas Fraser. IMPERIAL CATTLE CONTRACT SCAB SACRAMENTO, June 15.-Dr. J. P. Iverson, chief of the division of animal industry of the state department of agriculture today announced that an embargo has been placed on all cattle in Imperial county to prevent the spread of cattle scab, recently discovered in the county. Dr. Iverson said that this is the first time cattle scab has been found SAYS WIFE INSISTED UPON MAIDEN NAME She continued to use her maiden name and insisted she wasn't married, says Allan W. F. Greenough in a suit filed today for divorce from Janice May Greenough. He charges infidelity. They were married about July 18, 1914, in Milford, N. H., and separated May 1, 1917, at Worcester, Mass. Between Dec. 1, 1916 and May 1, 1917 the woman used the name of Mary Elizabeth Doherty. Finally she was arrested in St. Louis on Nov. 26 last. CHARGES DESERTION Alleging desertion, Marjorie L. Hyde today filed an action seeking separation from Roma C. Hyde. They were married at Placentia on Sept. 27, 1920, and he left her, she alleges on May 14 last at Fullerton. There are no children and the community property, consisting of equity in a lot and of an auto, doesn't exceed $1000. Permanent alimony-of $150 per month, $25 costs and $50 attorney's fees are asked. PLAYS BETTER GOLF RYE, N. Y., June 15.—Miss Alexa Stirling today won the women's metropolitan golf championship, defeating Mrs. Maurice Heckscher, 3 up and 9 to go in the final round. Miss Stirling clinched the match in the first 18 holes when she established a lead of 7 up on her rival. STarbuck's Reds See Classified Ad—Baby Chicks. BUILDING PERMITS Joe Krutchner, frame residence and garage at 330 S. Ohio-st. Cost $7500. H. P. Dierker Bldg., Co., residence and garage at 737 N. Clementine-st. Cost $7500. Alfred Willis, frame residence at 952-934 No. Palm-st, cost $5060. THE THERMOMETER Maximum 70 at 2 p.m. Minimum 56 at 5 a.m. IMPERIAL CATTLE CONTRACT SCAB SACRAMENTO, June 15.—Dr. J. P. Iverson, chief of the division of animal industry of the state department of agriculture today announced that an embargo has been placed on all cattle in Imperial county to prevent the spread of cattle scab, recently discovered in the county. Dr. Iverson said that this is the first time cattle scab has been found in California to any extent. GOLDWYN STUDIO SUFFERS FROM FIRE LOS ANGELES, June 15.—Complete distraction of the Goldwyn motion picture studio in Culver City was threatened, four men were slightly injured and damage estimated at $5000 resulted from a fire which shortly after noon today razed part of the laboratory in the rear of the studio. The cause of the fire is unknown. SEEK MAN'S SLAYER KANSAS CITY, June 15.—Police here today was seeking Charles Masterson, wanted as the alleged slayer of Jack Fairchild, 25, who was shot and killed last night following a flat fight between the two men after alleged insult by Masterson to Fairchild's young wife. Fairchild's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fairchild, reside in Los Angeles. DOZEN BALLOON ENTRIES FOR RACE INDIANAPOLIS, June 15.—Entries for the national elimination balloon race to start from the Indiana-polis motor speedway July 4, closed today with 12 big gas bags entered. The three balloons making the longest flights will represent the United States in the international race in Europe next fall. SEEKS BIG DAMAGES CHICAGO, June 15.—The $100.000 breach of promise and slander guilt of Mary Lygo, formerly a Pollies girl, against Gordon Thorne, millionaire, and his mother, will be set for trial Monday it was announced today when the action was called in court. PLAIN DEALER LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, Calif., Friday, June 15, 1923. WHITE WAY EXTENDED QUIZ ALLEGED BANDIT ON MURDER Los Angeles authorities today plan ned to question Otis Hefner, alleged forger and bandit, who told authorities at the Santa Ana County jail, where he is under arrest, that he possessed information which might solve the mystery murder of William Desmond Taylor, motion picture director. Hefner, when arrested on a forgeery charge, gave the name of Otto Nelson. He also caused some execitement recently in Seattle when he told officers there that he had knowledge of where a bag containing ENTHUSIASM SHOWN BY AUTO SALESMAN There was a lot of enthusiasm at yesterday's meeting of the Orange County Auto Salesmen's club in the Elks' clubhouse. The attendance was excellent. The feature of the meeting was the adoption of the constitution and by-laws which were presented and read by the committee and discussed in open meeting. Art Long was elected to the vacant office of Vice-president, which hadn't been filled previously. This committee on recreation and amusement was appointed by the President: Charles Hommons, H. A. Roosler, and Clarence Goodson. Several new members were elected in. Regular meeting are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. DOCTOR FREED ON BAD-CHECK CHARGE Dr. J. J. Fallahee, brought to Santa Ana from Tulare-co., on a bad check charge, involving $651, was freed today by Justice J. B. Cox, after it had been shown that he did have an account in the First National Bank of Los Angeles returned the cheek to the Santa Ana bank, marked "has no account." An investigation by President Crookshank of the Santa Ana bank showed however, that Dr. Fallahee had had an account in Los Angeles and that an error had been committed. $300 REWARD FOR RECOVERY OF GOODS Reward of $300 for the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of suits and $200 for information leading to the arrest of the thieves are offered, according to a wire from Sheriff Lyle of San Jose-co., to City Marshal Claude Rogers of Santa Ana. The clothing, which included many other articles, was taken from a San need to question Otis Hefner, alleged forger and bandit, who told authorities at the Santa Aana County jail, where he is under arrest, that he possessed information which might solve the mystery murder of William Desmond Taylor, motion picture director. Hefner, when arrested on a forgery charge, gave the name of Otte Nelson. He also caused some excitement regarding in Seattle when he told officers there that he had knowledge of where a bag containing $200,000 worth of loot and including a diamond ring belonging to Taylor could be found. Hefner admitted that he knew nothing first hand of the Taylor slaying, but asserted that he had enough information to give officers a good clew. TAKES TIME TO FIND NEW HOME SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.—Police here are today searching for Frank Rees, said to be a Los Angeles insurance broker following a complaint of his bride of eight days, Mrs. Mary Rees, that he had disappeared with $1100 she gave him for the purchase of a bungalow. They were married June 4 in the southern city. GETS 60 DAYS FOR INDECENT LANGUAGE William Shipley before Judge French late yesterday afternoon on the charge of using indecent language in the presence of ladies, was sentenced to 60 days at hard labor. His mother put up a stout plea for him, but Judge French turned a deaf ear. He says that when it comes to the point that women can't go on the streets without being insulted something must be done. Frank Weber, charged with evading railroad fare, was sentenced to 30 days in jail. LEAVE FOR EAST Passengers leaving for eastern points over the Santa Fe from the Fullerton office yesterday and today included: Miss Cora Houston, St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Gurley, Atlantic City, E. J. and Jesse Lamaster, Gate, Okla. CHAIN STORE MGR. HURT IN CRASH Eddy Pagen of Brea was brot to the Fullerton hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from the results of an automobile accident in which he lost control of his car and ran into a car parked in front of the residence of J. H. Gheen of the Brea Rock oBt. ARREST OF SLAYER MAY CLEAR UP FUED LOS ANGELES, June 15.—Chan W. Clepper, who confessed to the police that he shot and killed Frank J. Bradley during a quarrel was arraigned on a charge of murder today before Justice Wood. His preliminary hearing was set for June 26. A police roundup of Los Angeles gangsters was launched today in an effort to get at the bottom of the mystery murder of Bradley, a notorious gangster, and to clear up the details of the alleged "bootleg fued" between Bradley and Charles W. Clepper, who surrendered yesterday and confessed to the slaying. The police will question C. W. Dickson, Fresno automobile dealer, and the "silent man" in the case, who delivered Bradley's bullet-riddled body to the police station. A mysterious telephone call received by "Babe" Stone, Bradley's sweetheart, stated that Bradley had been shot while sitting in a chair after he had called Clepper a vile name the police said. SPECIAL COPS FOR OVERLOADED TRUCKS A campaign for a special policeman to pick up drivers of overloaded trucks has been begun in Fullerton under the direction of L. P. Drake, city trustee. The campaign is to protect the state highway, and is especially of interest to Fullerton people because of the proposed million-dollar paving plan to pave all the principal streets of the city. Baseball Today $300 REWARD FOR RECOVERY OF GOODS Reward of $300 for the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of suits and $200 for information leading to the arrest of the thieves are offered, according to a wire from Sheriff Lyle of San Jose co. to City Marshal Claude Rogers of Santa Ana. The clothing, which included many other articles, was taken from a San Jose store. The try registered in the city of San Francisco. NOW UP MEXICO CI "recognition c representing le reached which Charl the Americ stood to ha American e try would States vie Starbuck Classified Baby Ch BR. b. CHAIN STORE MGR. HURT IN CRASH Eddy Fagen of Brea was brot to the Fullerton hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from the results of an automobile accident in which he lost control of his car and ran into a car parked in front of the residence of J. H. Gheen of the Brea Rock Obtom Store. Mr. Fagen is manager of the Brea Chaffee Store. The little son of Mr. Gheen was in the car when struck, but was not injured. Fagen was not badly hurt, there being no bones broken, and was able to leave the hospital today. LOSES GOLF VICTORY BY ONE STROKE By ROBERT E. HARLOW I. N. S. Special Correspondent TROON, Scotland, June 15—Arthur G. Haver, the 25-year old British professional, this afternoon brot the British open golf championship back to England when he won the most famous of British golfing classics with a total score of 295 in the 72 hole play. Walter Hagen, who bore the American hopes, was in second place, only one stroke behind with 296. Jock Hutchinson, an American, had been the open champion in 1921 and Hagen held the title last year. BACCALAUREATE FOR FULLERTON HIGH The Fullerton High School baccalureate exercise are scheduled to be held Sunday evening at the high school auditorium. Prof. Karl Knopf of the University of So Cal. will deliver the baccalureate address, it is announced. Cherries For Sale 10¢ per pound, black Tartarians and Royal Anne. Pick them yourself. Bring boxes. U. S. House, Cherry Valley, four miles northeast of Beamont, Calif. OVERLOADED TRUCKS A campaign for a special policeman to pick up drivers of overloaded trucks has been begun in Fullerton under the direction of L. P. Drake, city trustee. The campaign is to protect the state highway, and is especially of interest to Fullerton people because of the proposed million-dollar paving plan to pave all the principal streets of the city. Baseball Today NATIONAL Phila-Pittsburgh postpoined, Rain. COAST LEAGUE Portland 0 Vernon 0. Portland—Middleton and Daly. Vernon—May and Hannah. Los Angeles 00. Salt Lake 3 0. Los Angeles—Hughes and Rego. Salt Lake—McCate and Peters. NATIONAL LEAGUE Boston ... 021 000 000 3 9 1 St. Louis ... 004 010 00x-5 11 3 Boston—McNamara, Benton, Filllingim and E. Smith. St. Louis—Halnee, Stewart and Ainsworth. AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago ... 000 010 500-6 8 3 Washington ... 001 006 01x-8 8.1 Chicago—Robertson, Blankenship, Covengros and Schalk. Washington—Warmoth and Ruel. New York ... 000 000 000-0 5 0 Cincinnati l ... 000 010 02x-3 6 1 New York—McQuillan, Scott and Snyder. Cincinnati—Luque and Wingo. Brooklyn 010 030 003 02-9 14 2 Chicago ... 301 100 020 00-7-10-5 Brooklyn—Reuther, Dactur and Taylor. Chicago—Alexander and O'Farrell. AMERICAN LEAGUE St. Louis ... 000 000 000-0 7 5 New York ... 360 010 00x-11 10 1 St. Louis—Vangilder, Billings, Davis and Collins. New York—Pennock, and Hoffman. Cleveland ... 000 103 000-4 8 1 Phila ... 000 000 001-1 6 0 Cleveland—Smith and Myatt. Phila...Harris,Hasty and Perkins. Detroit ... 002 000: -2 8 0 Boston ... 000 000 00-9 7 2 Detroit—Johnson and Rauler. Boston—Quian and Walters. BASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM Dealer GE COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was.....2,628 For Year 1920 was.....5,526 Today, Estimated at.....10,000 When thru with your Plain Dealer, mail to it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, Fastest Growing City in Orange County. WEATHER Fair-with moderate temperature tonight and Saturday PRICE 2 CENTS NDED FOR MILES THE CHIEF SACRIFICES HIS OWN SON D "RAIN GODDESS"; HELD FOR MURDER LIGHT SYSTEM EXTENSIVELY EXPANDED Electroliers Planned to City Limits on Los Angeles and Center-sts. City council last night set the hall rolling for wide expansion of the ornamental light system, following appearance before the board by C. C. Lamb, realtor, on behalf of the C. of C. A resolution was adopted to extend the lights to the city limits in both directions on Los Angeles and CANGO, foreground, and some of the natives arrested with him. Chicago of a Rodesia, South Africa, tribe and six natives have been sent to death by British authorities for their part, in the chief's son. The chief himself sacrificed the boy to the dead." a native girl. The boy was lured alive. T OF SLAYER BLEAR UP FUED ELES, June 15.—Chan, who confessed to the shot and killed Frank during a quarrel was arraigned on murder to Justice Wood. Primary hearing was set up roundup of Los Angeles was launched today in an at the bottom of the order of Bradley, a no-ster, and to clear up the alleged "bootleg fued" Bradley and Charles W. surrendered yesterday to the slaying. Will question C. W. isno automobile dealer,ent man" in the case, and Bradley's bullet-riddled the police station. ous telephone call re-babe" Stone, Bradley's stated that Bradley had while sitting in a chair called Clepper a vile vice said. COUNTY LIONS TO HAVE MEAT FEED The Brea, Santa Ana and Anaheim Lion's clubs will celebrate the victory of their feature display at the Orange Show on June 28 with a barbecue at Orange County Park. The two clubs first mentioned helped the local club with the exhibit. Extending of the invitation was decided upon at the focal club's luncheon meeting today in the Elks' clubhouse. After the meeting, the club, instead of the regular program, adjourned to City Park, where a game of ball was played by teams headed (and "caught") by Bob White and Jesse" (Fred) James. Billy Knott pitched for White and Gibson for James. The score was 8 to 3 in favor of the James' team. Cliff Lamb's virulent attack on second base was a feature of the contest, according to the Lion who told us about it. "LITTLE PHIL" GETS LIFE SENTENCE LOS ANGELES, June 15.—"Little Phil" Alguin, before a court room crowded with police officers, his long standing enemies, was sentenced to serve the rest of his natural life in the San Quentin penitentiary for the murder of police Detective Sergeant J. J. Fitzgerald, after he had exchanged his plea of guilty. The wily young Mexican took his "jolt" from the court calmly and seemingly indifferently. KIDNAPS OWN SON SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.—Search by local police for Charles Castagnone charged with kidnapping his six year old son, Lewis, on complaint of Mrs. Anna Delprato, his Electroliers Planned to City Limits on Los Angeles and Center-sts. City council last night set the ball rolling for wide expansion of the ornamental light system, following appearance before the board by C. C. Lamb, realtor, on behalf of the C. C. A resolution was adopted to extend the lights to the city limits in both directions on Los Angeles and Center-sts. Double light standards will be used extending from the center of the city to Sycamore-st., Santa Fe tracks, S. P. tracks and Palm-st. From there on single standard lights will be used. Mr. Lamb stated citizens were showing enthusiasm for the improvement and at R. L. Royalty, who is taking signatures of property owners "had his heart in it and is doing fine work." The C. C. will attempt to invoke the improvement on other streets where desired, particularly on north and south streets north of Broadway. Representatives of the Standard Oil Co. asked for a lease on the city dumpng grounds. Council deferred action until an adjourned session next Thursday night to look into the matter. Councilmen agreed that the city ground should not be included in a community lease. The city is offered the same lease as private land owners are receiving—$10 per acre bonus and $1 per month until drilling starts within three months after 1000 acres is signed. The 1000 acres must be signed within 30 days. Over half that time has expired. It was reported today the Standard plans to put the test well on the dumping ground as no citrus trees would be damaged. Council approved contracts with Fullerton and Orange and ordered advertising for bids on sections of the outfall sewer being constructed jointly with these cities. Plans and specifications for the city park swimming pool and stable were approved and bids called for—separately for plunge, steel lockers, heating and filtering systems. A petition protesting against fumes from a fumigating company in the 900 block on W. Broadway was referred to the city manager with instructions to prepare an ordinance placing all fumigating concerns in territory where they would not be a nuisance to citizens. A proposition to deed the city 10 feet off the corner of the Wittner property at the Five Points to straighten out the street if the council would replace sidowalks, curb and paving and pay for ornamental lights along the frontage of more than 200 feet was approved with exception of the lights. City manager was instructed to have new city hall insured for NATIONAL burgh postpoined. Rain. AST LEAGUE Middleton and Daly. lay and Hannah. 00. Hughes and Rego. McCate and Peters. ONAL LEAGUE 021 000 000 3 9 1 004 010 00x-5 11 2 Namara, Benton, FliSmith. Halnes, Stewart and ICAN LEAGUE .000 010 500-6 8 3 .001 008 01x-8 8.1 Robertson, Blankenship, and Schalk. Warmth and Ruel. .000 000 000-0 7 5 .000 010 02x-3 6 1 McQuitan, Scott and Luque and Wingo. .030 003 02-9 14 2 101 020 00-7-10-5 Reuther, Dactur and lexander and O'Farrell. ICAN LEAGUE .000 000 000-0 7 5 360 010 0x-11 10 1 Vangilder, Billings, Illins. Pennock, and Hoff. .000 103 000-4 8 1 .000 000 001-1 6 0 Smith and Myatt, Iris, Hasty and PerJohnson and Rasler. Inn and Waiters. KIDNAPS OWN SON SAN FRANCISCO, June 15. Search by local police for Charles Castagnone charged with kidnaping his six year old son, Lewis, on complaint of Mrs. Anna Delprato, his estranged wife, today recalled a similar complaint lodged against Mrs. Delprato about a year ago, when in a similar manner, she spirited the lad away from an orphanage. MUST SIGN FOR SPECIAL DELIVERIES WASHINGTON, June 15. Beginning July 1, personal receipts will be required in the delivery of mail bearing special delivery stamps, the postoffice department announced this afternoon. MONTREAL NEXT YEAR BUFFALO, N.Y., June 5. Daniel O'Brien, San Francisco was elected fourth vice president at the closing session of the annual convention of the Chiefs of Police here today. Next year's convention will go to Montreal. WISCONSIN PASSES TUCKER REPEALER MADISON, Wis., June 15. The Tucker bill, repealing state prohibition enforcement laws, was passed by the house of the Wisconsin legislature this afternoon by a vote of 39 to 35. It now goes to the senate. BANDITS GET $22,000 New York, June 15. Four arm men today held up a pay roll messenger and cashier of the Pullman Company in the yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Long Island City and escaped with $22,000 in cash. FILES INCORPORATION The articles of incorporation of the Union Drilling & Petroleum Co. were filed today. The directors are of Los Angeles and Huntington Beach. The capital is $100,000 of which $500 has been paid in. SEEK WIFE'S BODY IN WASHINGTON LAKE SEATTLE, June 15. Convinced that his wife met death Tuesday afternoon by drowning in Lake Washington, while paddling a canoe from Mercer Island where she had taken Miss Nora Noonan of St. Teresa's convent, Kenneth Barnes, world war aviator, today joined Captain L. O. Van Riper of the harbor patrol boat, and aviator E. G. Edmund in a flight over the lake in search of the woman's body. By using the plane Barnes hopes to sight the body of his wife on the bottom of the lake where the water is from 100 to 150 feet deep.