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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 FULL REPORT OF INTELLIGENCE Plain LEADING 26TH YEAR NO. 276. ESCAPE DEATH AFTER TRAVEL WEARY, FIRST LADY TAKES BED Mrs. Harding Kept Quiet Following Strenuous Week in Alaska (By George R. Holmes) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) ENROUTE WITH PRESIDENT WARDING TO SEWARD, Alaska, July 17—President Harding back-checked on his own trail from Fair- Thursday Nite's Band Concert Selections March—Semper Fidells, Sousa. Overture—The Fall of Jericho, Malllochand. Popular—Swingin' Down the Lane. Feist. Waltz—Jolly Fellows, Vallstadt. Vocal Solo—When Will I Know, Remicks. Wm. Stedman. Popular—Beside a Babbling Brook, Remicks. Selection — Bohemian Girl, Balfe. March — Washington Post, Sousa. NATION OF STARVING MEN, IS GERMANY (By S. D. Weyr) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) (Copyright, 1923, by International News Service) BERLIN, July 17. It is conservatively estimated that 7,000,000 LUNCHEON TO RECEPTION DAY In connection with the ling parade at Los Angeles day of his arrival the August 2, Deputy City Lucas, of Los Angeles via cal Chamber Monday a with President Riley and vice president, regardibility of Anaheim's jo float. It was decided to make entry on a dignified cically as the floats are to from the president's star stadium in Exposition fore, Mr. Riley passed to Dr. J. D. Thomas, Orange-co Associated C immediately saw the this participation. The pervisors, seen by Dr. Th day, agreed to join in 50-50 with the civic bo following chambers will matter up, several of the pressed approval through Mrs. Harding Kept Quiet Following Strenuous Week in Alaska (By George R. Holmes) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) ENROUTE WITH PRESIDENT HARDING TO SEWARD, Alaska, July 17.—President Harding backtracked on his own trail from Fairbanks to Seward today where he will rejoin his ship. The southward journey over the government railroad is slightly faster than that northbound but still slow owing to the newness of the roadbed, the antiquated equipment and the extra precautions given to secure presidential safety. Mrs. Harding showing signs of travel weariness from the four weeks of constant riding on trains, motorizing; shopping and innumerable receptions which keep her on her feet in excess of the doctors' allowance, remained abed all of Monday resting and recuperating. While her condition is said not to be alarming, nevertheless the strain has been such as to cause the president to be anxious to get out of the interior and get back to the comparative quietude of the transport Henderson with the least delay possible. President Harding's special is scheduled to reach Anchorage tomorrow morning after a steady day's run today where it will halt for some hours to allow Secretary Hoover and Secretary Work to hold conference with Alaskan business men who have grievances to air over departmental policies. The train should reach Seward where the Henderson is waiting late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. ENJOIN I.W.W. FROM ACTIVITY IN CALIF. SACRAMENTO, July 17.—A temporary injunction halting all activities of the I. W. W. in California went into effect today. The I. W. W. must appear on July 25 before Superior Judge C. O. Busick of this city to show cause why the injunction should not be made permanent. Under the temporary restraining order issued against the "wobbly" organization, even possession of a card of the organization will be considered contempt of court. SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 17.—The ranks of the I. W. W. members serving terms for criminal syndicalism in San Quentin who are in the dungeon or in solitary confinement as a result of refusal to work numbered 70 today when 18 of 27 recent arrivals from Los Angeles announce... NATION OF STARVING MEN, IS GERMANY (By S. D. Weyr) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) (Copyright, 1923, by International News Service) BERLIN, July 17.—It is conservatively estimated that 7,000,000 German men and women are slowly starving to death as a result of the industrial crisis and the fatal plunge in the value of the mark," declared Dr. Heinrich Brauns, German minister of labor, in an exclusive interview with International News Service today. Minister Brauns told of the sufferings of the workers and their families, thousands being compelled by poverty to go without socks and underwear. Dr. Brauns long has been the storm center of constant strike threats, but invariably his calm judgment, fair dealing and remarkable talent for negotiation between capital and labor has averted crises that threatened terrific upheavals. He is in ill health—suffering from a kidney allment—and for a time conducted affairs of office from the sick bed. His latest achievement was settlement of the metal workers' strike in Berlin. CABINET RESIGNS; GOV. GEN. ACCEPTS MANILA, July 18.—The entire Philippine cabinet and council of state formally resigned shortly before midnight Tuesday. Governor General Leonard Wood immediately accepted the resignations. The cabinet members led by Manuel Quezon, political leader, filed into the governor general's office and Quezon read their joint resignation in dramatic fashion. PLACING EQUIPMENT IN NEW U.P. STATION The force of carpenters employed on the local Union Pacific station completed their work last evening and left for Fullerton, where they will finish the new station there. With the exception of a small amount of painting which remains to be done, work on the Anaheim station is concluded. The completion of the building was delayed by failure of materials to arrive on time. Today several handsome settees are being placed in the waiting room and the final touches of paint are being given. MIKADO GUESTS KIWAN Gives A. B. Mcvenir of Late Urantness on T The Fullerton Kiwan members of the Orange-ion who belonged to them put on the musical costume, recently at Santa luncheon guests of the today in the Elks' club amateur players furnish tainment of the day, the music committee, head Clayes. The Choral Union m introduced by M. E. They included: Ellis Ripper; Mrs. Arthur Arner; merely at Anaheim; Miss Cornell, Maurice Miles and Bob Brown. Rhodes and Brown after the singing, explain pose of the Union. The Anaheim and Walans during the courthouse lunch each rose and themselves, and told what or profession an... Under the temporary restraining order issued against the "wobbly" organization, even possession of a card of the organization will be considered contempt of court. SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 17.—The ranks of the I. W. W. members serving terms for criminal syndicalism in San Quentin who are in the dungeon or in solitary confinement as a result of refusal to work numbered 70 today when 18 of 27 recent arrivals from Los Angeles announced their refusal to do prison work. POLICE SAVES LIVES OF YOUNG FUGITIVES (By International News Service) SAN FRANCISCO, July 17.—A policeman before whom they fled saved the lives of Louis Hees, 11, and Geo. Faser, 10, when in their flight they ran into a marshy bog and sank to their nocks. The lads, early today went for a "joy ride" in an automobile they found parked near the Bethlehem Shipyard, crashed into another machine wrecking both cars and then fled. WIFE OF PROMINENT SANTA ANAN DIES Mrs. Steele Finley, wife of the well known paving contractor, is dead in Santa Ana, following an operation. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at a Santa Ana funeral parlor. AD MAN SURRENDERS (By International News Service) BERKELEY, July 17.—Walter Morris, Berkeley carpenter who beat up his employer, shot his wife, and then forced Nicholas Kivi, a passing motorist, to drive him to Stockton while Morris held a revolver to his side, surrendered at the Berkeley police station at noon today. BATTLESHIPS DOOMED WASHINGTON, July 17.—Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt conferred today with the commandments of the navy yards on the Atlantic coast to work out plans for the scrapping of the battleships and cruisers which the navy must dispose of under the 5-5-3 naval treaty. VICTIM VANISHES AFTER ACCIDENT LOS ANGELES, July 17.—A posse of citizens, led by Constable Tilcher of Newhall; today scoured the canyon country near the Newhall tunnel for trace of a motorcyclist who vanished completely after his motorcycle had skidded in a cloud of dust and was found lying in the highway, with the motor still running. D. H. Kays told Constable Tilcher of having seen the cyclist skid and when he looked for him after the dust cloud had lifted, he found the motorcycle but the rider was gone. HELD FOR BAD CHECKS Tom Simon who has been operating a candy store in Placentio, was arraigned before Judge Brown about 6 o'clock yesterday evening on the charge of passing "no-fund" checks, and held for a preliminary hearing at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon on a ball of $1,000. The complaint was sworn to by G. W. Cowan who showed the Judge two no-fund checks which he said Simon passed on him. For best results try Plain Dealer Classified ads, The Choral Union may introduce by M. Evan They included: Ellis Riordan; Mrs. Arthur Arnett; Mrs. Anne Armstrong; Miss Cornell, Maurice Miles and Bob Brown. Rhodes and Brown after the singing, explain pose of the Union. The Anaheim and Walans during the courthouse each rose and themselves, and told what neeas or profession am were. President A. B. Marty enjoyed (?) the Friday night, the 13th trip between Anaheim she was given a nicely wrapped ably inscribed. McCord certain whether the train from the junk pile or was nicely wrapped up, a ful attended to it during the luncheon. Dr. W. H. Wickett members of the fateful presented them with copies especially written for and sung without special Surg to the tune of "Had a Farm," the choicest effective. ELECTRICIAN ANAHEIM CITY Thomas Valle, for connected with the Riordan and Water Department has arrived in Anaheim home. Mr.'s Valle has similar position with the department, and will go home in Riverside, the Anaheim property. He with all details of suicides will prove a valuable city force. FIRE IN ARMOUR CHICAGO, July 17.employees fled to safety companies were called noon when a series went reverbrating through Armour and Co. ammunition. Flames spread quickly story building and three boring structures. THE THERMOUM Maximum, $2 about FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN 'ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Main Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, July 17, 1923. WEATHER FAIR, NIGHT TH AS LOCAL TRAIN LUNCHEON TO DISCUSS RECEPTION DETAILS In connection with the great Harding parade at Los Angeles, on the day of his arrival there, probably August 2, Deputy City Prosecutor Lucas, of Los Angeles visited the local Chamber Monday and conferred with President Riley and R. C. Berger, vice president, regarding the possibility of Anaheim's joining with a float. It was decided to make an Orange-co entry, on a dignified scale, especially as the floats are to be reviewed from the president's stand at the new stadium in' Exposition park. Therefore, Mr. Riley passed the matter on to Dr. J. D. Thomas, president of Orange-co Associated C. of C., who immediately saw the advantage of this participation. The board of supervisors, seen by Dr. Thomas yesterday, agreed to join in the expense, 50-50 with the civic bodies and the following chambers will take the matter up, several of them having expressed approval through their exec. SEWER FIGURE MUCH BELOW ESTIMATE Begin Work on All Sections at Same Time; Finish in 230 Days Move Town Site to Avoid Future Fires SPOKANE, Wash., July 17. Burke, Idaho, destroyed by fire last Friday, may not be rebuilt on its present location, reports received here today indicated. Both the Northern Pacific and Oregon-Washington R. R. companies which own the greater part of the land on which the town stood, are said to be opposed to rebuilding there owing to the fire menace. The town site is in a narrow canyon surrounded by a forest. It is likely a new location will be sought. PYROMANIAC CONFESSES Freelance jobs had when the Hospital m Pacific freeway taken to where Flea a badly la was bruise and other His two driving. R about 24 s All but D were scrat car was hu into the hit on the a few days came off five men ad co entry, on a dignified scale, especially as the floats are to be reviewed from the president's stand at the new stadium in Exposition park. Therefore, Mr. Riley passed the matter on to Dr. J. D. Thomas, president of Orange-co Associated C. of C., who immediately saw the advantage of this participation. The board of supervisors, seen by Dr. Thomas yesterday, agreed to join in the expense, 50-50 with the civic bodies and the following chambers will take the matter up, several of them having expressed approval through their executive officers already. Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Orange, Huntington Beach, Brea, and La Habra. A meeting is to be held tomorrow at St. Ann's Inn at noon to perfect plans in this connection. MIKADO CAST GUESTS OF KIWANIS Gives A. B. McCord Souvenir of Late Unpleasantness on Trip The Fullerton Kiwanis club and members of the Orange-co Choral Union who belonged to the cast which put on the musical comedy, the Mikado, recently at Santa Ana were luncheon guests of the local Kiwanis today in the Elks' clubhouse. The amateur players furnished the entertainment of the day, thanks to the music committee, headed by J. A. Clayes. The Choral Union members were introduced by M. Eugene Durfee. They included: Ellis Rhodes, the director; Mrs. Arthur Arnold May, formerly of Anaheim; Miss Armstrong, Miss Cornell, Maurice Phillips, Roy Miles and Bob Brown. Rhodes and Brown spoke briefly after the singing, explaining the purpose of the Union. The Anaheim and Fullerton Kiwanis during the course of the luncheon each rose and introduced themselves, and told what their business or profession and addresses Begin Work on All Sections at Same Time; Finish in 230 Days It's only a matter of days now when the dirt will begin to fly for Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the joint outfall sewer. Construction on the three sections will be simultaneous, City Manager O. E. Steward declared today, and must be completed within 230 days at the outside. Contractors have indicated that the period required will be less than that. The three sections will cost only $238.-$454.3s., $75,000 or so less than had been first anticipated. Steward's announcement followed a joint meeting last night of the city councils of Anaheim, Orange and Fullerton. The meeting was held at the council chamber in the city hall and the three city engineers, together with the city attorney of Fullerton were among the officials present. Charles Packard and M. O. Thompson, Jr., the low bidder were disqualified because their bid was found irregular. The councils recommended that Anaheim award the contracts as follows: On Section 2 to C.E. Green, Los Angeles, for $143,751.64, the work to include the laying of 17,300 feet of 30-inch concrete pipe, 12,278 of 27-inch concrete pipe and building of 27 manholes and 1150 feet of pile trestle; on section 3, Cox & Teget of Alhambra, for $69,025.75, with 13,-$28 feet of 27-inch concrete pipe, 5,063 feet of 24-inch vitrified pipe and 18 manholes; on section 4, to Downer & Mero of Richmond, Cal.; for $25,876.96, the work to include 8,623 feet to 24-inch vitrified pipe and seven manholes. Section 2 extends from Garden Grove to the treatment plant, section 3 from the present Anaheim sewer farm to Garden Grove, and section 4 from Browning's Corner, or corner of LaPalma-st and Garden Grove-rd, to the sewer farm. Santa Ana is not immediately interested in these three sections, but primarily in section 1, so it was not (Continued on Page Two) AIM TO MINIMIZE RAIDS BY BANDITS (By International News Service) PEKING, July 17.—Three proposals designed to minimize in the future the chances of further disastrous raids by Chinese bandits on railroads are urged by the Lincheng Indemnity Commission which has completed its investigation of the holdout of the PYROMANIAC CONFESSES TO DEEDS Heroically Aided in Subduing All Blazes Which He Started That he set the match to fires in So. Cal. doing damage amounting to more than a million dollars was the essence of written confession signed this afternoon in the presence of a notary public by F. B. Padilla, Mexican, who has been held for several days as a suspect in the incendiary fires at Anaheim and Fullerton. Padilla says in his confession that he started 12 fires, two in Anaheim; six in Fullerton, one in Colton and one in San Bernardino, and two in Riverside. Only five plants were lighted in Fullerton, but one, the Placentia Orange Growers Ass'n., packing house was lighted twice. The most damaging fire was the San Bernardino lumber yard at 4 o'clock on the morning of July 1, which was damaged to the extent of one million dollars. Padilla's confession included the Colton, Golden State Cannery, June 29, 9 p.m. San Bernardino Lumber Yard, July 1, 4 a.m., Union Oil Co. Riverside, July 4, 9 p.m. Superior Honey Co., Riverside, July 5, 4 a.m. The old marmalade factory used by the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Ass'n for a warehouse, July 10; the Gentile Co. packhouse, Anaheim Teachers' cottage, Fullerton, July 11, 4 p.m.; Placentia Orange Growers Ass'n., warehouse, Fullerton, two fires July 11, 12:40 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. American Fruit Growers Packing House, Fullerton, July 11, 9 p.m.; Fullerton, July 11, 9:10 p.m.; and the Globe Bean House, Fullerton, July 11, 9:30 p.m. Padilla says he loves excitement, loves to hear the fire bells ring,and rounded by a forest. It is likely a new location will be sought. LOS ANGELES a long time to match, today after that the mysterious, Chad badly decede a room home yest The "se" to have co such a home about is believed by poison. Discover made after police Pat for severa All clot contained cent depo and a smo On the full bottle detectives who had taken The Choral Union members were introduced by M. Eugene Durfee. They included: Ellis Rhodes, the director; Mrs. Arthur Arnold May, formerly of Anaheim; Miss Armstrong, Miss Cornell, Maurice Phillips, Roy Miles and Bob Brown. Rhodes and Brown apoke briefly after the singing, explaining the purpose of the Union. The Anaheim and Fullerton Kiwanals during the course of the luncheon each rose and introduced themselves, and told what their business or profession and addresses were. President A. B. McCord, whose party enjoyed (?) three punctures Friday night, the 13th, on the round trip between Anaheim and Pasadena, was given a nicely wrapped tire, suitably inscribed. McCord appeared uncertain whether the tire had come from the junk pile or not, even if it was nicely wrapped up, and paid careful attention to it during the rest of the luncheon. Dr. W. H. Wickett called out all members of the fateful party and presented them with copies of a song, especially written for the occasion and sung without special request. Sung to the tune of "Old McDonald Had a Farm," the chorus was very effective. ELECTRICIAN JOINS ANAHEIM CITY FORCE Thomas Valle, for sixteen years connected with the Riverside Light and Water Department in that city, has arrived in Anaheim to make his home. Mr. Valle has accepted a similar position with the local light department, and will dispose of his home in Riverside, then invest in Anaheim property. He is familiar with all details of such work and will prove a valuable addition to the city force. FIRE IN ARMOUR PLANT CHICAGO, July 17.—Nearly 100 employees fled to safety and 20 fire companies were called out this afternoon when a series of explosions went reverbrating thru a five story Armour and Co. ammonia plant. Flames spread quickly in the five-story building and threatened neighboring structures. THE THERMOMETER Maximum, $2 about 3 p.m. (AIM TO MINIMIZE RAIDS BY BANDITS) (By International News Service) PEKING, July 17.—Three proposals designed to minimize in the future the chances of further disastrous raids by Chinese bandits on railroads are urged by the Lincheng Indemnity Commission which has completed its investigation of the holdup of the Shanghai-Peking express in which many foreigners were captured and held for ransom. The commission has transmitted to the diplomatic body to be handed to the Chinese government the following recommendations: 1. An indemnity for personal losses to foreigners totaling $11,000. 2. Dismissal of the Shantung military governor and other Chinese of fiefs responsible for failure to protect the train. 3. Appointment of a strong force of railway train guards under the control of foreign officers. SANTA FE MAY BUILD TO SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, July 17.—Possibility that the Santa Fe will construct a direct line from San Francisco to Los Angeles by building her own line from Bakersfield direct to the southern city, was disclosed today in announcement here by L. R. Hayden, assistant traffic manager of the Santa Fe, that surveys are now being made on the Bakersfield-Los Angeles link. TRANSPORTATION HIGH George Purviance was arrested by the Fullerton police and arraigned before Judge French this morning on the charge of transporting liquor. He was fined $150. McADOO ON STAND WASHINGTON, July 17.—Former Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo took the witness stand today to testify for the defense in the trial of Charles W. Morse, New York financier and shipbuilder, and his three sons, under federal indictment for conspiracy to defraud the government during the war. SUNDAY'S TRAGEDY MAY CLAIM ANOTHER Archie (Buster) Ford, one of the victims of Sunday's tragedy north of Santa Ana, when a driver in one of the races lost control of his machine and crashed into the crowd, is in a precarious conditions today at the Orange-co hospital to which he was removed yesterday. His right leg has turned black, he is still delirious from concussion of the brain, and it is difficult to give him nourishment. The accident already has claimed one victim, Frank Lowrey, of Huntington Beach, a spectator. Ford's leg may have to be amputated, which in his weakened condition would be a serious matter. He is only 12 and not over strong. Ernest Ham of Tustin, 12, whose left leg was fractured below the knee, will recover, unless a bad turn comes. Sam Ward still is at the Community Hospital in Santa Ana. Plain Dealer Ads Bring Results. 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 it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, the Fastest Growing City in Orange County. FAIR, MODERATELY WARM TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. RAIN HITS AUTO Freight Hits Car Carrying Oil Workers From Field J. W. Fields of Orange, 47, his two sons and two other companions had an extraordinary escape from death or maling last night, when the former's five-passenger Dodge touring car was hit on the Hospital road railway crossing near the state highway by a Southern Pacific freight train. The accident took place at about 5:15 o'clock and the injured were taken to the Orange county hospital, where Fields remains. He suffered a badly lacerated lower left leg and was bruised on the forehead, nose and other parts of his body. His two sons, Claude, 21, who was driving, Roy, 18, Leonard Davis, about 24 and a friend named Elisbee about 21 were the other passengers. All but Davis, who jumped in time, were scratched or bruised when the car was hurled to one side and rolled into the ditch. Roy Fields had been hit on the head by a sledge hammer a few days ago and the bandage came off and he bled profusely. All five men are of Orange, but employed at the Shell Oil refinery in Wilm- a badly lacerated lower left leg and was bruised on the forehead, nose and other parts of his body. His two sons, Claude, 21, who was driving, Roy, 18, Leonard Davis, about 24 and a friend named Elisbee about 21 were the other passengers. All but Davis, who jumped in time, were scratched or bruised when the car was hurled to one side and rolled into the ditch. Roy Fields had been hit on the head by a sledge hammer a few days ago and the bandage came off and he bled profusely. All five men are of Orange, but employed at the Shell Oil refinery in Wilmington. They were returning home via the Hospital road—Chapman avenue—and according to the elder Fields, with the wind, dust and fog, and because of the fact that their attention was directed toward the boulevard, didn't notice the whistle or bell of the train. The engine did whistle, however, nearby witnesses told Dr. Harry E. Zaiser, superintendent of the hospital. Claude Fields, the driver, noticed the train coming toward Anaheim just in time to turn to the north. He kept the car off the tracks, but not out of reach of the engine, the cylinder head and shaft of which struck the front end of the car on the right side where the older man was sitting. He was almost hit by the engine itself, and hurled with the machine into the air. Fields says they were going 20 to 25 miles per hour at the time. He was carried to the hospital, where no bones were found broken. Unless infection sets in he will recover it was said today. QUESTION WOMAN IN POISONING DEATH LOS ANGELES July 17.—A woman, described as "dark" and wearing a long flowing black cape and hat to match, was sought by the police today after receiving secret information that she may be able to explain the mystery death of Redman L. Patterson, Chicago business man, whose badly decomposed body was found in a room of a fashionable Hollywood home yesterday. The "secret information" is said to have come from a person who saw such a woman leaving Patterson's home about a week ago, the time he is believed to have met death either by poison or being shot. Discovery of Patterson's body was made after neighbors reported to the police Patterson had been missing for several days. All clothing, except one suit which contained a bank book showing a recent deposit of $1000 a gold watch, and a small amount of change, had been removed. On the table the police found a full bottle of poison. This led the detectives to believe that the killer, who had plotted death by poisoning had taken a good supply to insure Denver Endangered—Water Threatens to Undermine Dam (By International News Service) DENVER, July 17.—Property damage which cannot be estimated was caused by a succession of cloudbursts in the vicinity of Parker, Colo., late last night, causing the flood waters to overflow the Castlewood Dam, 50 miles south of this city, sending a flood down Cherry creek, inundating several smaller towns and threatening the entire Cherry Creek Valley. Fear that the flood water, which was pouring over the Castlewood Dam would undermine that structure, caused flood warnings to be sent out by telephone and messenger to residents of Franktown, Parker, Melvin, Sullivan and the lower sections of Denver. With the great dam holding back billions of gallons of water, officials said, in the event the dam should break, the entire valley would be wiped out including perhaps a large section of Denver. Guards have been placed by the city and county along Cherry Creek. Four men who plunged into Cherry Creek last night were rescued from drowning only after heroe work. Several deaths have been reported from throutout the state, but an accurate estimate of loss of life cannot be made at this time. PUEBLO, Colo., July 17.—Cloudbursts and heavy rains which swept the south portion of this state late last night, caused heavy damage as yet unestimated, the death of at least one person and paralyzed telephone, telegraph and rail communication. At Florence, 35 miles west of here, the Arkansas River went on a rampage, carrying away a bridge on the Denever and Rio Grande Western on the main line between Denver and Salt Lake City, several miles of track and completely inundated the city in three feet of water. As no rain had fallen in this section residents were completely unprepared. Discovery of Patterson's body was made after neighbors reported to the police Patterson had been missing for several days. All clothing, except one suit which contained a bank book showing a recent deposit of $1000 a gold watch, and a small amount of change, had been removed. On the table the police found a full bottle of poison. This led the detectives to believe that the killer, who had plotted death by poisoning had taken a good supply to insure death but found it necessary to use but one phial. FAMILIES BARELY ESCAPE FROM FIRE (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, July 17.—Five families narrowly escaped death when the two-story apartment house where they lived in East Eighth-st was completely destroyed by fire today which did damage estimated at $15,000. The families were saved by nearby residents and pedestrians who awakened them and told them of their peril. One of the tenants, Mrs. Marguerite Cunningham, almost lost her life when she delayed leaving the building in order to save a few personal belongings. CONVICTS ESCAPE IN STOLEN YACHT POCOMOKE CITY, Md., July 17.—Search for the stolen yacht, Sunbeam, in which four escaped convicts are believed to be speeding toward the Virginia Capes, was instituted in the Pocomoke River and Chesapeake Bay, by C. E. Byrd, the Sunbeam's owner. The convicts, after escaping from the penitentiary at Philadelphia, were thot to have taken the yacht last Sunday evening and headed toward Norfolk to join the rum fleet. COMBINE FOR PEACE LONDON, July 17.—Earl Haig, former commander in chief of the British army, today advocated a union of the British League of Former Service Men and the American Legion to work for world peace. Plain Dealer Ads Bring Results.