oc-plain-dealer 1923-06-16

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permit Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 504 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 FULL REPORT OF IN Pla LEADIN 26TH YEAR NO. 258. 50 INJURED IN 133 CARS OF VALENCIAS SHIPPED Orange Market Stronger With Cool Weather Holding Back Cantaloupes. Shipments of valencias totaled approximately 133 cars, compared with 134 cars last week. One car of lemons was shipped and 100 boxes of grapefruit are included in this aggregate. Shipments of seven or eight cars by the Orange-co Valencia Co., was a feature. The market was considerably stronger in price, according to General Manager J. H. Broken Back Doesn't Prevent Elopement SAN FRANCISCO, June 16.—A broken back did not deter pretty 10-year-old Jean Strang from eloping. Confined to a hospital for more than a year, Miss Strang was permitted yesterday to go for an auto ride. Her faithful sweetheart, George C. Franklin, also 19, who since the automobile accident in which she was injured has haunted her bedside, carried her to his machine. Two hours later they had not returned and Mrs. Rebecca Strang, becoming worried, asked the police to find them. The police failed but today Mrs. Strang was notified that her daughter and Franklin had been married last night at Redwood City. The bride, her back encased in a wooden brace was carried to the altar by the bridegroom and a chum. CLEVER WRITER AT PASS R. E. Wilson, acc received at Fullerton nabbed at Pasadena of forging 150 no-fi son, if the charges man who has had the angeco and nearly a ling for months. Twenty no-fund ch on the Standard Ba and cashed by the m Fullerton, Anaheim, Ana and other po are said to have be ange-co banks. He is said to have With Cool Weather Holding Back Cantaloupes. Shipments of valencias totaled approximately 133 cars, compared with 134 cars last week. One car of valencias was shipped and 100 boxes of grapefruit are included in this aggregate. Shipments of seven or eight cars by the Orange-co Valencia Co., was a feature. The market was considerably stronger in price, according to General Manager J. H. Ritchie of the Anaheim Co. Orange Ass'n and shipments of navels, which have helped to crowd the market are finished except an occasional car. This association alone shipped 52 cars. The market's advance will continue, in Ritchie's opinion, unless the shipping organizations crowd it again. A good many miscellaneous varities have been shipped this week from the San Gabriel Valley including Pomona and Claremont Seedlings Mediterranean Sweets and St. Michael's have all gone forward liberally says General Manager W. H. Schureman of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Ass'n. Valencias from Central California have been shipped in smaller quantities. On the 11th and 12th only four cars were shipped, against 25 June 7. Schureman declares. The extractors of the California Fruit Growers Exchange are in use now all over the country and taking up any slack demand. Cool weather is delaying shipment of melons from the Imperial Valley. Melons are not ripening so fast. NEW FACTORY WILL EMPLOY FORTY MEN The Orange-co Brick and Tile Co. whose plant is under construction near the Fullerton pumping plant just off north Palm-st expects to begin brickmaking in about two weeks. It was announced this morning by J. W. Carmichael, manager. The greater part of the construction work has been completed and the machinery for the brickmaking is all on the ground. Water, gas and lights are being installed, and altogether, Mr. Carmichael said, the work is coming fine. The capacity of the plant is 40,000 bricks a day, and the plant in full operation will employ about 40 men, he said. From 10 to 40 men are employed now each day in the construction work, he said. JOHNSTON WINNER OF KENT TOURNEY (By International News Services) BECKENHAM, England, June 16, William M. Johnston, American tennis star, won the championship in the men's singles play of the Kent Lawn Tennis tournament today. BALKAN VOLCANO AGAIN THREATENS (By David M. Cheuch) LONDON, June 16. While the Bulgarian legation formally denied today that the new revolutionary government at Sofia is militaristic, press advices from various Balkan centers reported the Bulgarian government taking war like measures. According to a Daily News dispatch from Athens, Greek officials claim the Sofia government has concentrated 70,000 troops. It is reported that hundreds of bands of Bulgarian irregulars have cast their lot with the government against the peasant "Orange Guards." The Sofia correspondent of the Times reported severe fighting in which the casualties were heavy. Revolutionary leaders believe they will have little difficulty in putting down counter revolution now that former Premier Alexander Stambulsky, the peasant leader, is dead. Peasant bands, carrying flags of truce, wore alleged to have fired upon revolutionary troops. The latter returned the fire. In some instances the peasant forces were almost annihilated. Armed peasant detachments are trying to approach Sofia. King Boris is said to have made preparations to flee by airplane in event the peasants are successful. Bulgarian irregulars (comitadjis) are becoming active on the Thracian frontier. Athens reports that two Greek gendarmes were killed by Bulgars near the western border of Thrace, the bodies being mutilated. Diplomatic circles are anxious over the entire Balkan situation. While Premier Zankoff has promised demobilization of the Bulgar troops, the reported successes of the peasants make this step impossible. The little entente—Jugo-Slavia, Roumania and Czecho-Slovakia—is threatening to intervene unless immediate steps are taken for demobilization, Sofia Uprising Warlike ATHENS, June 16. The Balkan volcano again is threatening eruption today as a result of the Bulgarian overthrow. Fugitives reaching the Thracian frontier declare that the Sofia uprising which overturned the Stambulsky government was distinctly militaristic. MRS. H. F. MIKE IS BURIAL The body of Mrs. of Santon, was broung cemetery today for inviting funeral services to Huntington Beach, where occurred Thursday. Mrs. Minnick had left home of her mother dercook, about six physicians had given that she would be home within the next Her death came rather. She is survived by her ter, Miss Josephine, her two sisters. Mr. and Mrs. F. C., A. L. Freeman, Mrs. H., and Mrs. Arthur Maudle neighbors of the deceased attended the funeral. The Minnicks lived til about four years after nick is connected with Cooperative packing here. COURTHOUSE Divorce and other problems naked by Janet Lusher, Lusher, Jr., in a suit They were married at Jan. 15. They separa 25 last. There are no no community property provide common necessi ed.The wife finally ha herself, she declares. In a remarkable ame S.Darlington, plaintiff defendant, denies the co by his wife, Estaline Da filed a divorce complaint The husband take ther by one and merely deny asks that the complaint be against Otto E. Hardtke ed today by Superior J Williams. REPORT ACCEPT O. L. Darner of Fuji John Kelly were involved evident yesterday in the Price Service Station, a reports at the Fullerton tion. Darner is said to drive The capacity of the plant is 40,000 bricks a day, and the plant in full operation will employ about 40 men, he said. From 10 to 40 men are employed now each day in the construction work, he said. JOHNSTON WINNER OF KENT TOURNEY (By International News Service) BECKENHAM, England, June 16. William M. Johnston, American tennis star, won the championship in the men's singles play of the Kent Lawn Tennis tournament today, defeating D. M. Craig of England, in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. Molla Mallory, American tennis champion, was eliminated in the semi-final round of the women's singles by Mrs. Satterwalte, of England, 5-0, 6-2. Mrs. Satterwalte won the first set yesterday and rain intervened. When play was resumed today she held her advantage and quickly put the American woman out of the running. LOSE TO INDIANS PHILADELPHIA, June 15—One bad inning—the sixth—spelled disaster for Harris, one of the Athletics' libmen this afternoon when the Indians nicked him for three runs and won, 4 to 1. Hasty relieved Harris in the seventh. Smith, hurling for the Indians, was touched for six hits; the Indians connected for a total of eight. RECORD MAKER AVIATOR MARRIES WASHINGTON, June 15—(INS)—Lleut. Oakley G. Kelley, who recently took part in the coast-to-coast non-stop flight of the airplane T-2, will be married here tonight to Miss Mary M. Watson, of San Diego, according to announcement this afternoon. TIGERS TAKE GAME BOSTON, June 15—(INS)—Johnson and Dansa, twirling for the Tigers, blanked the Red Sox this afternoon and the Tigers took the long end of a 2 to 0 score. Quinn was touched for sight safety by the victors. The Sox connected for a total of 7 hits. Two errors made by the Sox aided in bringing about their defeat. STOCK BROKERS FAIL (By International News Service) NEW YORK, June 16. Failure of the stock brokerage firm of Knauth, Nachod and Kuhne was announced on the floor of the New York stock exchange today. It was estimated that the liabilities were $11,000,000, but a member of the firm claimed that they were fully covered by assets. Starbuck's Reds See Classified Ad—Baby Chicks. Starbuck's Reds. See classified ad. Cherries For Sale 10¢ per pound, black Tartarians and Royal Anne. Pick them yourself. Bring boves. U. S. House, Cherry Valley, four miles northeast of Beaumont, Calif. The little entente—Jugo-Slavia, Roumania and Czecho-Slovakia—is threatening to intervene unless immediate steps are taken for demobilization. Sofia Uprising Warlike ATHENS, June 16.—The Balkan volcano again is threatening eruption today as a result of the Bulgarian overthrow. Fugitives reaching the Thracian frontier declare that the Sofia uprising which overturned the Stambulisky government was distinctly militaristic. Any attempt to set up an independent government in Macedonia would be sure to lead to war. BULGARIAN REFUGEES REPORT CIVIL WAR BELGRADE, June 16.—Refugees arriving today from Bulgaria report that civil war exists there. Note—Declaration by Bulgarian refugees of civil war in Bulgaria is contradicted by claims of the revolutionary government at Sofia. According to news given out that through the Sofia military censor, the armed peasant bands are being suppressed and order is being restored.) Regular telegraphic communication between Jugo-Slavia and Sofia is interrupted, hampering diplomatic exchanges. "Orange guards" were reported to have gained a victory over the revolutionary forces near Sofia. STOCK BROKERS FAIL (By International News Service) NEW YORK, June 16. Failure of the stock brokerage firm of Knauth, Nachod and Kuhne was announced on the floor of the New York stock exchange today. It was estimated that the liabilities were $11,000,000, but a member of the firm claimed that they were fully covered by assets. Starbuck's Reds See Classified Ad—Baby Chicks. Starbuck's Reds. See classified ad. Cherries For Sale 10¢ per pound, black Tartarians and Royal Anne. Pick them yourself. Bring boves. U. S. House, Cherry Valley, four miles northeast of Beaumont, Calif. The husband take the wife by one and merely denies asks that the complaint is against Otto E. Hardtke ed today by Superior Williams. REPORT ACCEPT O. L. Darner of Fulton John Kelly were involved evident yesterday in the Price Station station reports at the Fullerton driving a Ford coupe, a truck, and the truck strut front wheel of the coupe's views are said to have secured by a building. The Fullerton Business held a dance last night lerton club hall on N music being furnished by orchestra. BASEball Tod NATIONAL LEAGUE Philadelphia 000 100 000 Pittsburg .003 001 000 Welinert and Wilson .Cooch New York .100 006 000 Cincinnati .000 384 000 Nehf and Gowdy .Be Hargrove. Brooklyn .001 000 020 Chicago .410 611 000 Grimes and Taylor. Kau O'Farrall. AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago .100 200 000 Washington 103 800 100 Faber and Schalk.Holl Russell and Ruel. Claveland .300 120 311 Philadelphia 000 000 000 Morion and Myaft.Rom Perkins. Detroit .000 100 000 Boston .000 700 11 Pillett, Colling and Bass ke and Devormer. St. Louis .000 902 911 New York .014 613 90 Bayne Wright.Kolp and Shawke and Hoffman. THE THERMOME Maximum 72 At 2 p.m. Minimum 48 At 5 a.m. REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN AN THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, June 16th, 1923. WEATHER D IN GREAT PITTSBURG CLEVER CHECK WRITER HELD AT PASADENA R. E. Wilson, according to reports received at Fullerton, has just been nabbed at Pasadena on the charge of forging 150 no-fund checks. Wilson, if the charges be true, is the man who has had the officers of Orangeco and nearly all So. Cal. guessing for months. Twenty no-fund checks were drawn on the Standard Bank of Fullerton, and cashed by the merchants of Brea, Fullerton, Anaheim, Placentia, Santa Ana and other points. Twenty-five are said to have been drawn on Orange-co banks. WILD MOTOR JAUNT NEDS IN ARREST Jake Griffin, of Santa Ana, arraigned before Judge French this morning on a charge of reckless driving, was fined $100 or sentenced to 100 days in the county jail. Griffin is said to have been attending a dance last night at La Habra in company with some girls and other young men and the dance was raided by officers who confiscated a revolver and several bottles of liquor. Griffin and his party who are said to have been drinking fled MRS. H. F. MINNICK IS BURIED TODAY The body of Mrs. H. F. Minnick, of Santon, was brought to Anaheim cemetery today for interment, following funeral services this morning in Huntington Beach, where her death occurred Thursday. Mrs. Minnick had been taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. Vandercook, about six weeks ago, and physicians had given the family hope that she would be able to return home within the next two weeks. Her death came rather suddenly. She is survived by husband, daughter, Miss Josephine, her parents and two sisters. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Beecher, Mrs. A. L. Freeman, Mrs. H. A. Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mauer, and former neighbors of the deceased in Stanton, attended the funeral. The Minnicks lived in Anaheim until about four years ago. Mr. Minnick is connected with the Anaheim Cooperative packing house. COURTHOUSE NEWS Divorce and other proper relief are asked by Janet Lusher of Frank Lusher, Jr., in a suit filed today. They were married at Peoria, Ill., on Jan. 15. They separated on Nov. 25 last. There are no children and no community property. Neglect to provide common necessities is alleged. The wife finally had to support herself, she declares. In a remarkable answer, Joseph S. Darlington, plaintiff and cross-defendant, denies the charges made by his wife, Estaline Darlington, who filed a divorce complaint recently. The husband take the charges one by one and merely denies them and asks that the complaint be dismissed. The complaint of Alice B. Hardtke against Otto E. Hardtke was dismissed today by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams. REPORT ACCIDENT O. L. Darner of Fullerton and John Kelly were involved in an accident yesterday in the rear of the Price Service Station, according to reports at the Fullerton police station. Darner is said to have been received at Fullerton, has just been nabbed at Pasadena on the charge of forging 150 no-fund checks. Wilson, if the charges be true, is the man who has had the officers of Orangeco and nearly all So. Cal. guessing for months. Twenty no-fund checks were drawn on the Standard Bank of Fullerton, and cashed by the merchants of Brea, Fullerton, Anaheim, Placentia, Santa Ana and other points. Twenty-five are said to have been drawn on Orange-co banks. He is said to have been one of the cleverest forgers in California, and his worthless cheeks have taken thousands of dollars from the pockets of So. Cal. business men. MRS. H. F. MINNICK IS BURIED TODAY The body of Mrs. H. F. Minnick, of Santon, was brought to Anaheim cemetery today for interment, following funeral services this morning in Huntington Beach, where her death occurred Thursday. Mrs. Minnick had been taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. Van-dercook, about six weeks ago, and physicians had given the family hope that she would be able to return home within the next two weeks. Her death came rather suddenly. She is survived by husband, daughter, Miss Josephine, her parents and two sisters. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Beecher, Mrs. A. L. Freeman, Mrs. H. A. Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mauer, and former neighbors of the deceased in Stanton, attended the funeral. The Minnicks lived in Anaheim until about four years ago. Mr. Minnick is connected with the Anaheim Cooperative packing house. COURTHOUSE NEWS Divorce and other proper relief are asked by Janet Lusher of Frank Lusher, Jr., in a suit filed today. They were married at Peoria, Ill., on Jan. 15. They separated on Nov. 25 last. There are no children and no community property. Neglect to provide common necessities is alleged. The wife finally had to support herself, she declares. In a remarkable answer, Joseph S. Darlington, plaintiff and cross-defendant, denies the charges made by his wife, Estaline Darlington, who filed a divorce complaint recently. The husband take the charges one by one and merely denies them and asks that the complaint be dismissed. The complaint of Alice B. Hardtke against Otto E. Hardtke was dismissed today by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams. REPORT ACCIDENT O. L. Darner of Fullerton and John Kelly were involved in an accident yesterday in the rear of the Price Service Station, according to reports at the Fullerton police station. Darner is said to have been received at Fullerton, has just been nabbed at Pasadena on the charge of forging 150 no-fund checks. Wilson, if the charges be true, is the man who has had the officers of Orangeco and nearly all So. Cal. guessing for months. Twenty no-fund checks were drawn on the Standard Bank of Fullerton, and cashed by the merchants of Brea, Fullerton, Anaheim, Placentia, Santa Ana and other points. Twenty-five are said to have been drawn on Orange-co banks. He is said to have a record of traffic violations behind him, having been "pinched" at Linwood on the allegation of going 40 miles an hour, and in Orange-co on the charge of having gone more than 41 miles an hour. CLAIMS TO HAVE SEEN YOUNG MOUNT DIE CHICAGO, June 16.-Dr. B. H. Rouw, of Arizona, today telegraphed the state's attorney's office here that he witnessed the death or burial of Leighton Mount, former Northwestern University student, whose skelton was found in April, buried under a pier in Evanston, Ill. Dr.Rouw's message declared that he could identify at least four persons involved in the episode of September, 1921, when Mount disappeared following a class rush at the University. Dr.Rouw's message to the Chicago authorities follows: "Did not know I was sought in Leighton Mount case until informed by local sheriff." I witnessed affair at Evanston pier in 1921. Can identify at least four involved Have good information Will assist all I can If my presence is desired wire transportation and expense funds at once." "The wording of the telegram makes the information most interesting that has yet come to light in the Mount case," said an assistant state attorney. Jake Griffin, of Santa Ana, arranged before Judge French this morning on a charge of reckless driving, was fined $100 or sentenced to 100 days in the county jail. Griffin is said to have been attending a dance last night at La Habra in company with some girls and other young men and the dance was raided by officers who confiscated a revolver and several boottles of liquor. Griffin and his party who are said to have been drinking, fled breaking thru the barricades on the Brea-rd., which is closed to traffic,and speeded towards Fullerton. They ran off the road into a field, went over a ditch or two,and got stuck. They phoned the Yaeger garage men to come out and pull them out, which they did. Then they put the gas to the car,and broke into the forbidden road again,and kept it up until they reached Fullerton. According to officers, Griffin went thru Fullerton at 50 to 60 miles an hour,e escaping the Fullerton motorcycle officer who gave chase,and almost running down George Annin,patrolman who tried to stop him.The officers got the number of the car,and Griffin was arrested in Santa Ana. He is said to have a record of traffic violations behind him,having been "pinched" at Linwood on the allegation of going 40 miles an hour,and in Orange-co on the charge of having gone more than 41 miles an hour. U.P.PASSENGER CAR STARTS NEXT WEEK Pessenger service between Anaheim and Los Angeles on the Union Pacific will be started within a few days,aording to a report today.C.S.Brown,General Agent of the road in Orange county,said at Santa Ana today that he had received no final word from his superiors in the metropolis,because that the service would start next week with a gasoline car similar to the one of the Southern Pacific. The car will connect with trains of the Union Pacific Broadslows REPORT ACCIDENT O. L. Darner of Fullerton and John Kelly were involved in an accident yesterday in the rear of the Price Service Station, according to reports at the Fullerton police station. Darner is said to have been driving a Ford coupe, and Kelly a truck, and the truck struck the left front wheel of the coupe. The drivers' views are said to have been obcured by a building. The Fullerton Business Girls' club held a dance last night at the Fullerton club hall on N. Napadra-rd., music being furnished by the Ira Gay orchestra. Baseball Today NATIONAL LEAGUE Illadelphia 000 100 000—1 8 1 Atlanta . . . 003 001 000—4 5 1 Welner and Wilson. Cooper and poch. New York . . . 100 006 000—1 8 0 Cincinnati. . . 000 360 000—9 13 1 Nehl and Gowdy. Benton and grove. Brooklyn. . . 001 000 020—3 8 6 芝加哥. . . 410 011 00—7 7 2 Grimes and Taylor. Kaufman and Farrell. ERICAN LEAGUE icago . . . 100 000 000—4 11 1 Washington. 103 000 100—3 8 2 Faber and Schalk. Hollingsworth and Ruel. levland. . . 100 120 311—8 15 0 Illadelphia. 000 000 000—0 3 1 Fortion and Myatt. Rommell and Kins. roit. . . 000 100 000—1 5 1 ton. . . 000 700 11—9 11 1 Lillett, Collins and Bassler, Ehm-and Devormer. Louis. . . 000 002 011—4 10 2 York. . . 014 013 00—9 11 2 Bayne, Wright, Kolp and Billings. wkley and Hoffman. THE THERMOMETER MAXimum: 72 At: 2 p.m. Minimum: 48 At:5 a.m. FEAR ANTI-ALIEN UPRISING IN CHINA PEKING, June 16. Threatening news came today from the great Yangtse river valley predicting a general anti-foreign uprising. Japanese communities in Hupeh and Hunan provinces have forwarded protests against student agitation and alleged constant maltreatment. While the diplomatic body has adopted an attitude of "awaiting developments and non-interference in domestic affairs," the possibility existed today that intervention in China may be forced on the foreign powers against their intention. The protest of the Shanghai American Asahi and Chamber of Commerce sent to Washington has made a deep impression in Peking. It contained six demands for the protection of life and property. Tsao Kun, newest war lord to appear on the Chinese horizon, with his Chihli party today dominated China from the Great Wall to the Yangtse river. Opposition to his regime is centered only in the treaty ports. DAVYLIGHT THEFT The So. Cal. Edison Electric Co. reported to the Fullerton police that two coils of wire had been stolen from West Commonwealth ave. in broad daylight, and to have been hauled away in a car. Starbuck's Reds, See classified ad. Passer service between Anaheim and Los Angeles on the Union Pacific will be started within a few days, according to a report today. C. S. Brown, General Agent of the road in Orange county, said at Santa Ana today that he had received no final word from his superiors in the metropolis, but expected that the service would start next week with a gasoline car similar to the one of the Southern Pacific. The car will connect with through trains of the Union Pacific Brown declared, at West Montebello. C. J. Rowe is the local representative of the road. 18 INDICTED ON LIQUOR CHARGES LOS ANGELES, June 16. With the wholesale indictment of 18 alleged liquor traffickers by the county grand jury late yesterday, and imminent arrest today of two of the men yet unapprehended, prohibition officers believe the now famous "millionaire" Long Beach liquor ring has been broken up. The blow was struck at the alleged "ring" some months ago when a consignment of several hundred cases of liquor was seized on the Curtis Fish & Canning Corp. wharf at Long Beach. Claudie Dudrey, alias "blackie," and Maurice De Loon, alias "Frenchie" were the objects of a search today by prohibition officers. LONG BEACH FIRM BUYS MORE ACREAGE Long Beach firm, Trent & Dollarhide, has purchased 20 of the 50 acres owned by Ed Fladen, near Cypress, the deal gain gthrough yesterday. This is the same firm which recently bought a portion of the W.H. Musser acreage. The consideration for the Fladen property was $14,000. BUILDING PERMITS E. W. Chalmers, frame warehouse at 800 E Broadway, cost $125. R. G. Pendleton, front porch and foundation, at 519 So. Clementina st., cost $400. G. V. Bartlett, dance floor at 1165 N. Los Angeles st., cost $2000. AMBITION MERCH Washington, dent Harding's hope that a waiver of government business. The United States ward P. Farley his duties today mandate to "flare." The adminis- WIRE IN ANAHEIM aler 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 tonight and Sunday. Not so cool tonight. PTTSBURGH FIRE LOSS BY OIL TANK BLAZE $1,500,000 Navigation on Alleghaney River Menaced by Flames On Water. PITTSBURG, June 16.—With 50 Injured and more than $1,500,000 property damage, the big plant of the Atlantic Refining Co. here was engulfed in flaming oil this afternoon. Navigation on Allegheny River Menaced by Flames On Water. PITTSBURG, June 16.—With 50 injured and more than $1,500,000 property damage, the big plant of the Atlantic Refining Co. here was engulfed in flaming oil this afternoon. Flames were rapidly spreading to surrounding buildings and industrial plants. Several buildings of the United Engineering and Foundry Co. and the H.D. Sundam Paint works were blazing. Navigation on the Alleghney river was menaced with flaming oil covering the water 20 feet from the shore. Ambulances, police patrols, auxiliary fire wagons and private automobiles were being employed to rush the injured to hospitals. While the condition of several firemen and Atlantic Co. employees was serious at hospitals late this afternoon, it was said none are expected to die. The fate of several firemen caught when a large oil tank burst is yet unknown. Fire has been raging since 6 a.m. Residents in the neighborhood fled. The entire fire department of Pittsburg is battling with the conflagration. Earthworks were thrown up and deep trenches are being dug around the fire zone in the battle against the flames. $500,000 OIL FIRE (Py International News Service) PITTSBURGH, June 16.—Fire raging at the Atlantic refining company's plant here today had caused damage of $500,000 and the injury of 14 firemen. The city was swept by dense smoke from the spectacular blaze which started late yesterday when an oil tank was struck by lightning. FULLERTON SHIPS 76 CARS OF ORANGES Seventy-six cars of oranges and three and one half cars of lemons were shipped from Fullerton this week, breaking all previous records, according to reports from the various packing houses this morning. The Fullerton Packing Co. reported the shipment of 17 cars of oranges, the Benchley Fruit Co., 13 cars; the Fullerton Mutual Orange OAss'n, nine cars; the Placentia Orange Growers Ass'n, 25 cars; and the Bastanchurry Ranch Co., 12 cars. The Peppers Fruit Co., reported the shipment of three and one half cars of lemons. GERMAN WAR VET NOW WITH ENGLISH WEEK MARGES through fiscal Brown ello, representation the forenoon. C. V. Newman of Tustin was chair man of the afternoon session which convened at 1:30 o'clock. Speakers of the afternoon were Drs. J. H. Webber and J. T. Barrett, W. M. Mertz, J. R. LaFollette, and H. J. Ryan. The evening session and banquet last night in the high school cafeteria was largely attended. S. C. Hartranft being toastmaster, and A. C. Hardison, R. E. Nebelung and W. F. Crist being the speakers. Hardison, who is president of the Farm Bureau federation, talked on the needs of agricultural education in California, and predicted an education college for So. Cal. In the future to be devoted solely to the problems of ranchers. Nebelung spoke on the citrus development in South Africa; from which country he recently returned, and said that while it is phenomenal, there is no present danger of competition. Crist contrasted California and Florida, and said that unless California keeps her fruit at the highest standard, the east is likely to turn to Florida for fruits. PLAN "WET" CAFE OFF GOLDEN GATE San Francisco, June 16-(INS) Prohibition authorities admitted today that they had heard of a plan to instill a palatial booze palace off the Golden Gate outside the three mile limit which would serve the double purpose of providing a cabaret with pre-Voistead refreshments and also a store ship for vessels forced to disgorge their wet cargos in order to enter port. If the plan proves successful, the promoters are said to contemplate extension of their "marine hotel" plan to other Pacific and Atlantic ports. AMBITIOUS ONLY FOR MERCHANT MARINE Washington, June 16(INS) President Harding has not abandoned hope that a way will be found to get the government out of the shipping business. The new chairman of the United States Shipping Board, Edward P. Farley, of Chicago, began his duties today under a presidential mandate to "find a way out" if possible. The administration, the president said, has no greater aspiration than the establishment of a merchant marine. GERMAN WAR VET NOW WITH FRENCH COBLENZ, May 16.—The most interesting figures in Cobleng at present is a French second lieutenant named Schaefer, a native of Alsace Lorraine, who was a sergeant of the Sixtyyeighth German Infantry Regiment, with headquarters in Cobleng, before and during the war. Owniir to his service with the German Telegraph Corps before the war he is thoroughly familiar with Cobleng and with the various circuits of both telegraph and telephone. Since the occupation of the telegraph and telephone offices here he has been the "big 'mogul' in ordering troops, the locating of hidden materials and in ferreting out "ab rosa wires to the outside. He is now as popular as yellow fever with the Coblenzers. Indeed, his name is on to top their "black list." He joined the French Army in 1915. BLUNDERS Why is this a poor summer day? The answer will be four today's want ads.