oc-plain-dealer 1923-09-12

DEMPSEY FULL REPORT OF INTER PGRSS OF ANAHEIM TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 564 1,252,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 WEATHER Fair tonight and Thursday with fog or clouds in the morning. NEW SHIP WRE More Than 97,000 Bodies HUGE FUNERAL PYRES BURN IN JAPAN Warn Bathers From Old Swimming Holes Swimmers in the Santa Ana river in Santa Ana canyon will get themselves into trouble if they continue to enjoy the sport. W. W. Chandler, county sanitary inspector, is about to placard the canyon again, warning against the practice. According to the County Health Office many use the water for drinking purposes, so that swimming must not be indulged in. STRIKE ROCK IN TEST HUGE FUNERAL PYRES BURN IN JAPAN Apparently Unending Supply of Ghastly Fuel Pours in From Quake Zone SHANGHAI, Sept. 12.—Huge funeral pyres continue to blaze day and night throughout the horror district of Japan as an apparently unending supply of their ghastly fuel keeps pouring in from all sections of the devastated region. Fully 97,000 corpses have been cremated in Tokio and Yokohama alone up to the present time, according to semi-official reports reaching Shanghai today. Forty-seven thousand two hundred dead have been burned in Tokyo while of 50,000 were reduced to ashes in Yokohama. By actual count over 316,000 houses were destroyed in Tokyo by the terrible earthquake and fire. The total fire insurance for Yokohama and Tokio amounts to about $2,000,000,000. This is over eight times the available capital of all the insurance companies involved. Full payment will be impossible. Relief for the millions of sufferers is pouring in from all sides and as a result of a splendid distributing organization the supply is more than ample for all needs. The situation everywhere is well in hand. American generosity will have a far-reaching effect in promoting future cordial international relations and in bringing about a real understanding between the two countries, according to Kyoto government officials, who are quoted in dispatches reaching Shanghai today. The work of rehabilitating Tokio is going on rapidly. Thousands of Japanese and Chinese are employed in the undertaking. After all bodies have been disposed of, the task of clearing away mountains of debris will start. When the debris has been removed the actual work of reconstruction will begin. Foreigners are leaving as fast as accommodations will permit. All vestiges of vandalism and looting are reported to have disappeared. Old Swimming Holes Swimmers in the Santa Ana river in Santa Ana canyon will get themselves into trouble if they continue to enjoy the sport. W. W. Chandler, county sanitary inspector, is about to place the canyon again, warning against the practice. According to the County Health Office many use the water for drinking purposes, so that swimming must not be indulged in. Dr. W. Leland Mitchell, County Health Officer, now is attending the County Health Officers' section of the annual convention of the League of California Municipalities at Coronado, Sept. 10-14, and cannot take an active part in the fight to be waged. OPEN BIDS ON FULLERTON CITY HALL Bids were opened last night by Fullerton trustees for the proposed city hall. Bids on the completed building ranged from $197,000 to $255,597, and on the shell from $107,000 to $148,428. There were five bidders as follows: Holman and Tully, Santa Ana, shell; $140,115, completed $229,196; J. D. Cherer, Long Beach, shell $148,428, completed $255,597; William G. Reed, Long Beach, shell $107,000, completed $197,000; C. T. McGrew and Sons, Long Beach, shell $139,970, completed $229,328; H. D. Coon, Fullerton, shell $117,000, completed $218,000. The bids were referred to committee for a week's consideration. W. E. Black of the Triangle Express Co. 610 N. Harvard ave., appeared before the board last night in an endeavor to show why he should not be forced to cease using the alley at that point for a freight depot. Residents of that vicinity complain that the noise and dust is a public nuisance and asked council to abate it. The city attorney was instructed to take such steps as are necessary to abate. Tracts being opened by Mrs. Lotternecki would show that Italy to stay until the talians are met in full by G. MUSSOLINI TE WHEN HE'L ROME, Sept. 12.—Itto Mussolini told his afternoon that Italy will Corfu until it has been cided that Greece has full the demands contained ambassadors' note day. "We have only to wait and in Corfu—until G complained her obligatorier Mussolini replied today. Before the ministers reported that Mussolini would show that Italy to stay until the talians are met in full by G. PARIS, Sept. 12.—The council of Ambassadors and adjourned to meet day. Signor Avezzana, Italiano told International News Mussolini's plans were tory. "As soon as Greece..." The work of rehabilitating Tokio is going on rapidly. Thousands of Japanese and Chinese are employed in the undertaking. After all bodies have been disposed of, the task of clearing away mountains of debris will start. When the debris has been removed the actual work of reconstruction will begin. Foreigners are leaving as fast as accommodations will permit. All vestiges of vandalism and looting are reported to have disappeared as a result of the application of forceful measures and the merciless shooting down of those caught in the act of committing crimes. CONSUL GENERAL OF JAPAN GRATEFUL SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.—Ujiro Oyama, consul general of Japan in San Francisco today called at the Pacific division offices of the American Red Cross to express the official thanks of his government and the Japanese people for the prompt and generous way in which the American people have responded to the Red Cross appeal for funds for the relief of the disaster sufferers in Japan. CHILD DROWNED SACRAMENTO, Sept. 12.—The body of Josephine Machado, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Machado of Walnut Grove, was taken from the Sacramento river near here early today. The child was drowned late yesterday when she fell from a house-boat on which she was playing. BUILDING PERMITS M. D. Clark frame residence and garage at 605 So. Philadelphia-st, cost $3650. F. M. Eden, frame stand at $133 E. Center-st, cost $275. B. H. Smith, frame garage at 214 No. Walnut-st, cost $100. M. Kochler, frame store at 407 E. North-st, cost $1900. Joseph Tyreman, frame temporary residence at 917 No. Sabina-st, cost $300. Kenneth Pich, frame residence at 811 S. Claudina-st, Cost $750. H. F. Dierker Bldg. Co., brick offices at 119 N. Los Angeles-st. Cost $5500. The bids were referred to committee for a week's consideration. W. E. Black of the Triangle Express Co. 610 N. Harvard-ave., appeared before the board last night in an endeavor to show why he should not be forced to cease using the alley at that point for a freight depot. Residents of that vicinity complain that the noise and dust is a public nuisance and asked council to abate it. The city attorney was instructed to take such steps as are necessary to abate. Tracts being opened by Mrs. Lottie Morse and Jo Charles Thamer received final approval. Tentative plans for the Hobson tract on West Commonwealth-ave., were accepted. A protest against the pruning of walnut trees extending their branches out over the street was made by Henry Homan who lives at Amerige and Ford-aves. He said an undue waste had been occasioned, and if he had been notified he would have tied the branches up to keep them from being in the way of the street roller. The matter was referred to the street committee. Mrs. G. F. Melita who lives on W. Whiting-ave., protested against installation of ornamental lights on Whiting-ave., from Richman to Drake-aves. A petition for a service station at S. Sparda-rd and Elm-st. in Sunnyside addition made by H. F. Froy was granted. An ordinance was passed amending the electrical ordinance to prohibit electric signs from extending more than three feet over the sidewalk. 500 ACRES LEASED ON WEST BROADWAY Over 500 acres off West Broadway two miles from the center of Anaheim have been signed up for oil development by the West Coast Land Co., a subsidiary of the Marland Oil Co., large Oklahoma concern, it was announced today. Contracts for the leases are now in escrow at the First National Bank. The lense provides drilling within six months, bonus of $10 per acre and monthly rental of $5. Among ranchers who have signed are Chas. H. Snavelly, W. F. Schmiming, A. Sipple, H. Gust, E. Miller, W.F.J. Zimmerman and Ernest Borchert. Before the ministers reported that Mussolini would show that Italy to stay until the Italian are met in full by Giulio Parisi, Sept. 12.—The council of Ambassadors and adjourned to meet day. Signor Avezzana, Italiano told International News Mussolini's plans were tory. "As soon as Greece the ambassadors' demise will be evacuated," said zana. "We will not remain a day longer than necessary." ATHENS, Sept. 12.—submarines left Corfu to unknown destination. TOULON, France, Sept. Miniature of Marine today cruisers Lorraine and Jupiter prepare to sail within 4 Greece to receive the sailing Greece must give an answer in reparation for kilt Italian head of the company deliminating the Balkan coast. PARIS, Sept. 12.—The Ambassadors failed to agree to a definite date of corfu. The commission adjourned tomorrow. The council suggested date for evacuation and that the Italian representativesmit the information to Mr. SCRAP HALF HOUSE IN ORANGE-CITY They don't often have the county jail, but John Ana city drunk and R.M.Mity, furnished an exceptile rule when Dick's fall did was interrupted by Millick lectured to the interruption lick didn't fancy being mfer. The set-to lasted half an hour till Dick was under control The prisoners enjoyed tha from the graphophone.M has been transferred There are now only 94 inmates, of whom 30 are prisoners and 19 felons is about as low as any in Plain Dealer Want-ads brig Yes, The Plain Dealer will give the big fight results Friday evening as per usual. You don't know who'll win, neither do we, but the folks at Plain Dealer "show" will know as quickly as anyone, the fight being announced blow by blow thru the big megaphone. OR The Plain Dealer is the only newspaper Orange-co, with a six-day leased wire evening the Plain Dealer will be in communication with the International News press box at the ringside in the Poli. You know how we served the July 4th REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SE RVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, September 12, 1923 WRECK NEAR SANTA Bodies Have Been Cremated in To STRIKE SOLID ROCK IN S.O. TEST WELL SKUNK CAUGHT IN TRAP AT FULLERTON If it cannot be said that the Fullerton police had an arduous task this morning, a t least it may be said they had an odorous one. For instance, a lady phoned a pole-kitten was caught in a trap on Hillcrest, and wanted the police to come right out and dispatch it. Arthur Eelle, marshal, who is a very obliging "cop," seized his trusty shot-gun and, calling George Annin, his deputy, leaped into the police car and sped away. Judge French, not to be out-done, accompanied them with the avowed intention of TWO INJURED WHEN HIT BY TRAIN Am. STRIKE SOLID ROCK IN S.O. TEST WELL Boring Thru Solid Sandstone Wildcat Makes Only Few Feet Per Day Boring thru solid sandstone the crews on the Standard Oil Co.'s wildcat well on the William Wagner, Jr., ranch of the Community Lease, has been making extremely slow progress the past 24 hours. In fact, since the tools were fished out and replaced Monday night, progress has been measured by only a few feet per day. There is nothing to be discouraged about, however, because this experience duplicates that of wells on the Kraemer lease, Placentia. Every time a bit gives out, which is many times per day, the string of drill pipe has to be withdrawn, unscrewed and new bits put on. A supply of re-sharpened bits is kept constantly on hand. MUSSOLINI TELLS WHEN HE'LL LEAVE ROME, Sept. 12.—Premier Benito Mussolini told his cabinet this afternoon that Italy will not evacuate Corfu until it has been formally decided that Greece has executed in full the demands contained in the allied ambassadors' note of last Saturday. "We have only to wait—both here and in Corfu—until Greece has accomplished her obligations," Premier Mussolini replied to his cabinet today. Before the ministers met, it was reported that Mussolini's statement would show that Italy is in Corfu to stay until the Italian demands are met in full by Greece. PARIS, Sept. 12.—The Inter-allied council of Ambassadors met at noon and adjourned to meet later in the day. Signor Avezzana, Italian delegate, told International News Service that Mussolini's plans were most conciliatory. "As soon as Greece has fulfilled TRAP AT FULLERTON If it cannot be said that the Fullerton police had an arduous task this morning, a t least it may be said they had an odorous one. For instance, a lady phoned a pole-kitten was caught in a trap on Hillcreat, and wanted the police to come right out and dispatch it. Arthur Eells, marshal, who is a very obliging "cop," seized his trusty shot-gun and, calling George Annin, his deputy, leaped into the police car and sped away. Judge French, not to be out-done, accompanied them, with the avowed intention of pronouncing sentence upon the culprit. When the trio reached the entraped kitten, George Annin says: "The judge pronounced the sentence, Art executed it with one shot and I witnessed it." What was left of the remains were permitted to remain on the spot to be cleared away by the man who sof the trap, or someone else. REID CHOSEN SECRETARY OF C.C. After more than a dozen ballots had been cast, George W. Reid, director of the annual raisin festival at Fresno and secretary of the Delano Chamber of Commerce, was chosen last night to be secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Malcom Fraser, resigned. Reid will assume his duties on Oct. 1. During his three years' incumbency of the Delano position, Reid added in a publicity campaign which increased the population of Delano 300 per cent in three years, helped obtain 15 miles of new sewer and made a successful campaign for $65-000 worth of water bonds. In a statement Reid said: "I shall strive to give to Araheim the same service that has assisted in making Delano one of the loading cities of Keen-co," said Reid last night when notified of his election. "The future of Anaheim is wonderful and the city already has a good start toward becoming an industrial center. It will be my aim to continue the work along the line that has al- WO INJURED WHEN HIT BY TRAIN Automobile Wrecked Early Today at Crossing in Richfield Having escaped with broken bones, cuts and bruises, two men, Trinidad Yorba and Yydefonso Agundez, are in the Fullerton hospital under treatment for their injuries. The two men on a truck, were approaching the Yorba station Santa Fe crossing about 5 a.m. today and failed to see the approaching southbound overland train No. 1 until almost on the tracks. The driver jammed the brakes and only the front of the truck rolled on the track. The auto was turned entirely around upset and the two men thrown from their seats, clear of the train. Agundez is more badly injured than his companion, receiving a dislocated shoulder, forearm cut, and severe cuts on the face. Yorba was cut about the head and his shoulder sprained. They were taken to the hospital by the Messrs. J. C. Emerson and Neil Bolsserrance. The train crew lent all assistance possible. Had the train not been travelling at a very slow speed, occasioned by being a few moments ahead of schedule, the accident would undoubtedly have been a fatal one. KEEN DEMAND FOR LECTURE TICKETS Tickets went on sale today at Heying's Pharmacy for the William Jennings Bryan lecture at the high school auditorium Thursday afternoon. Keen demand was evidenced for the pasteboards to this local opportunity of listening to the comoner's exposition of his ideas on evolution which have attracted more attention than any religious or scientific discussion in years. Proceeding the lecture which begins at 4 p.m., the Elite quartet of Los Angeles will give a half hour's musical prelude. Before the ministers met, it was reported that Mussolini's statement would show that Italy is in Corfu to stay until the Italian demands are met in full by Greece. PARIS, Sept. 12.—The Inter-allied council of Ambassadors met at noon and adjourned to meet later in the day. Signor Avezzana, Italian delegate, told International News Service that Mussolini's plans were most conciliatory. "As soon as Greece has fulfilled the ambassadors' demands, Corfu will be evacuated," said Signor Avezzana. "We will not remain in Corfu a day longer than necessary." ATHENS, Sept. 12.—Five Italian submarines left Corfu today for an unknown destination. TOULON, France, Sept. 12.—The Ministry of Marine today ordered the cruisers Lorraine and Jean Bart to prepare to sail within 48 hours for Greece to receive the salute which Greece must give an allied squadron in reparation for killing of the Italian head of the commission for eliminating the Balkan boundary. PARIS, Sept. 12.—The council of ambassadors failed to get Italy to agree to a definite date for evacuation of Corfu. The commission adjourned until tomorrow. The council suggested a tentative date for evacuation and suggested that the Italian representative transmit the information to Mussolini. ORAP HALF HOUR IN ORANGE-CO. JAIL They don't often have scraps in the county jail, but John Dick, Santa Ana city drunk and R. Millick, truition, furnished an exception to the rule when Dick's fall down stairs was interrupted by Millick. Dick objected to the interruption, and Millick didn't fancy being made a buffler. The set-to lasted half an hour, uninterrupted. The prisoners enjoyed the diversion on the graphophone. Millick since been transferred. There are now only 94 inmates of the jail, of whom 30 are federal prisoners and 19 felons. This total about as low as any in months. In Dealer Want-ads bring results. HELD FOR THEFT OF 40 CARS, 18 HOLDUPS LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12.—Charged with 18 holdups and theft of 40 autos, George Cristman and Clarence See were held in the clay jail today while detectives made a check of their activities the last year. When arrested, Cristman confessed being partially responsible for a murder in Troy, N. Y., several months ago. This story was branded as false by police authorities in the eastern city. TEACHERS MEETING Teachers meetings for Fullerton grammar school, which are to continue three days, began today the grammar school faculty getting together to arrange the curriculum for the term which opens Monday. A large increase in pupils over enrollment last year is expected, and a number of new teachers have been added to the faculty. INJURED MEN IMPROVE The condition of Juan Carrillo, one of three men injured when a tank under construction at Huntington Beach collapsed yesterday, remains unchanged. He was brought to the Anaheim hospital in the Seale ambulance where examination revealed internal injuries, as well as sprains and cuts about the head. The other two injured men are improving. TROTZKY ALIVE MOSCOW, Sept. 2.—The report originating in Berlin that Leon Trotzky, commissar for war, is dead, is not true. "You can see I am alive," Trotzky laughed today. TEMPERATURE Maximum 76 at 2:45 p.m. Tickets went on sale today at Heying's Pharmacy for the William Jennings Bryan lecture at the high school auditorium Thursday afternoon. Keen demand was evidenced for the pasteboards to this local opportunity of listening to the commoner's exposition of his ideas on evolution which have attracted more attention than any religious or scientific discussion in years. Proceeding the lecture which begins at 4 p.m., the Elite quartet of Los Angeles will give a half hour's musical prelude. DROP POLICY OF RUHR RESISTANCE BERLIN, Sept. 12.—Chancellor Stresemann, addressing Germany editors today, announced that Germany had abandoned the policy of passive resistance in the Ruhr. ABANDON HOPE OF SAVING S. S. CUBA LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12.—Hope was abandoned today for the preservation of the Pacific Mail steamship Cuba, which went on the rocks off San Miguel Island Saturday night, as the powerful tug Peacock sped toward Los Angeles harbor from New York to undertake the task of salvaging the boat. The Peacock is due to reach the local harbor Sept. 16 and will proceed at once to the Cuba to attempt to save her 300,000 cargo of sugar and coffee. Hope for saving the ship itself was abandoned today when reports were received that high seas are continually battering the helpless craft, forcing lagged rocks farther into her hull. The danger has arisen that the Cuba will break in two and sink. Pending the arrival of the Peacock, Captain C. J. Holland, the last man to leave the ship after she struck and four survivors of the wreck are marooned on San Miguel Island. They have established a crude camp and have sufficient food supplies for several days, it is reported. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.—The Pacific Mall liner Venezuela docked here today with survivors of the ill-fated liner Cuba which was wrecked off San Miguel Island in Santa Barbara Channel last Saturday shortly before seven United States destroyers were dashed to pieces in the same vicinity. Dealer is the only newspaper in No. with a six-day leased wire. Friday Plain Dealer will be in direct commith the International News Service the ringside in the Polo grounds, we served the July 4th fight. FIRPO ANAHEIM aler COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was ..... 2,628 For Year 1920 was ..... 5,525 Today Estimated at ..... 10,000 Mall your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends. It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. 2023 27TH YEAR—NO. 14. ANTA BARBARA in Tokio and Yokohama Am. Red Cross Raises Over $5,500,000 WASHINGTON, Sept. 12— The American people have subscribed more than $5,500,000 for relief work in Japan and subscriptions are still pouring in from all parts of the country, national headquarters of the American Red Cross announced this afternoon. Original quotas were exceeded BELIEVES WE HAVE 12,500 FOLKS NOW Anaheim has a population of 12,500, and that's a conservative estimate. Malcom Fraser, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, declared today. During the past two weeks, according to Fraser, houses have become so filled up that the chamber has been compelled to turn inquirers away. Needless to say, this figure is the highest yet mentioned with official data back of it. Fraser says the city has been building an average of a house a day, or two houses every three days for a year past, according to the records of the building inspector. The average taken by statisticians everywhere throut the country is four persons for each house. A gain of 1,000 persons in the past nine months or since the chamber made its last survey is regarded as a moderate estimate. On top of all this, many duplex houses, to say nothing about courts and flat houses are included among the new residential buildings. The Chamber of Commerce signs read 11,500 and one of the duties of the new secretary will be to see that these signs are changed, says Fraser. U.S. WARSHIP TEXAS HITS FREIGHTER Battleship Crashes Into Steel Seafarer Off Point Arguello LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12.—Plowing thru a heavy sea and dense fog, the battleship Texas crashed headlong into the freighter Steel Seafarer off Point Arguello light at 6:55 e'clock this morning, according to word received today at Los Angeles harbor by the Radio Corporation of America. The crash occurred within 14 miles of the rocks where seven United States destroyers went on the rocks Saturday night and within 50 miles of where the Pacific Mail steamer Cuba also crashed on Saturday. The message from the Steel Seafarer to the local port stated that a large hole had been punctured in her side by the battleship's armored prow. The Texas, her navigators evidently catching sight of the Steel Seafarer only a moment before the crash as she loomed out of the fog, rewarded the battleship's powerful engines, narrowly averting a third total disaster in the same locality within a week. The Texas is believed to have escaped serious injury because of the heavy belt of armor protecting her. The message from the Steel Seafarer, signed by her master, Captain Fitzsimmons, stated that the freighter, which left Los Angeles harbor Saturday for San Francisco, was proceeding on her way north. Captain Fitzsimmons expected to make San Francisco bay safely if the weather did not grow worse, the message stated. Collision mats were placed over the big hole in the Steel Seafarer's side, which had already shipped tons of water, as the seas broke over the opening. The war vessel was returning to San Pedro after maneuvers in the north and was due at San Pedro this afternoon. The Steel Seafarer is owned by the Isthmian line. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.—The freighter Steel Seafarer, which was STRONGLY ENDORSE DRIVE FOR LIGHTS Strongly endorsing the campaign for ornamental lights, the Anaheim Realty Board, at its weekly lunchon today at the Cherry Blossom adopted a resolution urging all property owners who have not yet signed up for the improvement to do so at once. Discussion of the state convention program at Sacramento Oct. 11-15 revealed that at least eight Anaheim realtors will attend, including A. E. Hargrove, president of the local board, who is convalescing at Anaheim hospital from an operation; Bird V. Beebe, James Stewart, W. B. Allen, B. H. and C. C. Sidnam, W. J. Elliott and J. E. Schumacher. TRAIN DRIVERS OF AUTOMOBILE TRUCKS The first of the schools of training for drivers of the Auto Truck Owners' Ass'n., of So. Calif., will be held at Fullerton, Secretary M. C. Fiscus of Brea announces. Representatives of the association of the district attorney's office, and of the Los Angeles office of the Auto Club of So. Calif. will meet tonight at the Anaheim office of the club to discuss plans. While designed primarily for instruction in the new State Motor Vehicle Act, the men also will receive it, said, teaching in driving. The Auto Club representatives present tonight will be Manager Selfert of the Public Safety Department. EICHOLTZ BUYS BAKERY Lee Eicholtz has purchased the Boston Bakery from K. J. Luebow and is already in possession. Mr. Leubow is in ill health and will leave Anaheim very soon, but has not completed his plans. Mr. Eicholtz was formerly proprietor of the bakery, having sold to Mr. Luebow more than a year ago. FRANCISCO bay safely if the weather did not grow worse, the message stated. Collision mats were placed over the big hole in the Steel Seafarer's side, which had already shipped tons of water, as the seas broke over the opening. The war vessel was returning to San Pedro after maneuvers in the north and was due at San Pedro this afternoon. The Steel Seafarer is owned by the Isthmian line. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.-The freighter Steel Seafarer, which was in collision with the U. S. S. Texas, is enroute to San Francisco under her own power, according to a radio message from Captain Fitzsimmons, its master, to Norton, Lilly and Co.'s agents for the vessel. The radio message stated that the Steel Seafarer was only slightly damaged, a hole having been pierced thru the ship's bow above the water line and that no water had been taken in. The Texas was apparently undamaged, officials of the agency here believed, and is proceeding to So. Calif. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.-The freighter Steel Seafarer, which was rammed by the U. S. S. Texas, was en route from Baltimore, Md. to San Francisco, when the crash came. The scene is just a short distance from where seven U.S. destroyers and one passenger steamer, the Cuba, are pounding to pieces on the jagged rocks at Point Arguello. WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The collision of the battleship Texas today is the second accident to the vessel since commissioned in 1914, according to naval officials. At the beginning of the world war, the Texas went aground on Long Island, but was not seriously damaged. She later became a part of the allied grand fleet in European waters. The Texas left San Francisco yesterday with several other warships for San Pedro. She carries a crew of about 1400 men. WASIJINGTON, Sept. 12.-Secretary of the Navy Denby today ordered the commander in chief of the Pacific fleet to send him an immediate report in the circumstances surrounding the loss of seven destroyers near Point Arguello. Orders also went out for seven destroyers, now tied up at San Diego, to put out at once to replace those which went on the rocks.