oc-plain-dealer 1923-10-08

NAB ALLEGED CULT DOCTOR FOR DEATH PITTSBURG, Oct. 8.—Lorenz Savage, 24, an alleged negro voodoo doctor, was held by the police today charged with first degree murder in connection with the slaying of Miss Elsie Barthel, 28, a nurse, near the deserted Hussey mansion in the east end district. Savage is said to have confessed to the murder. There the spotlights of the automobile which had conveyed the detectives and the prisoner to the scene were used to illuminate the dark places about the old mudition, while Savage, handcuffed to a detective, related the ghastly details of the slaying. Savage told detectives he knew Miss Barthel about a year. He was employed by Dr. R. S. Marshall in the east out where Miss Barthel was also employed as the doctor's secretary. Savage said he practiced curing the ills of the body and heart with charms and that a short time ago, Miss Barthel came to him and told him (Savage) she was having trouble in her love affairs and wanted his assistance. He met her, he said, and gave her six cards, the ace, deuce, trey and four of diamonds and five of spades and seven of clubs, over which she was to perform certain rites. These cards were to be returned to him Saturday night, Savage told the detectives, and Miss Barthel was to turn over to him $395 in exchange for them. By telephone arrangements, Savage said, he was to meet Miss Barthel at the deceited mansion Saturday night. He said when the girl arrived, they sat down under the carriage entrance. After some talk Savage said, Miss Barthel handed him the cards in one envelope and the money in another. A moment later, Savage told the officers, the girl reached over and grabbed the envelope containing the money. Savage told the officers he then struck the girl in the face with his clenched fist. After she had fallen, Savage said he threw a brick at her head. The yorba linda, Oct. 8.—(Spl.)—The small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bish of Park Way pulled a knife from a table and received a severe cut on the head on Tuesday. She is getting along nicely. Miss Elizabeth Calvert is leaving soon for Pasadena where she expects to spend the winter months. Mr. Homer Isom, tool pusher for the Petroleum Midway Co. at Huntington Beach was injured on Wednesday while at work in the fields. He received numerous cuts and bruises when heavy gas pressure in the well blew the tools out. He considers himself lucky to have escaped more serious injury. Mrs. Helbling of Hill View Ranch returned a few days ago from a two months stay in Oregon. She was called there by the serious injury of her son whose leg was fractured in seven places by an accident in a saw milk. Doctors were able to save the limb although he was not able to return home with Mrs. Helbling as she had hoped. Mrs. Coffin of Whittler is the nurse in charge at the Fred Johnson home. The new arrival is a fine 8-1-2 pound boy. Mrs. Roy Turner and small daughter, Barbara, have returned from the Anaheim Hospital. Mr. Turner's mother, Mrs. Ramms of Santa Fe Springs is visiting them. Mrs. Howard Brown has returned from a several days stay in Whittler. Frank Tibbots has returned from a several weeks visit to his old home in Oregon. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Oliver will regret to learn that Mr. Oliver's health is so poor, following a recent stroke of paralysis that has been placed in a sanitarium at Hollywood. He is unconcious the greater part of the time and his condition is considered grave. SANTA ANA JUNIOR COLLEGE CROWDED MARRIAGE ST AHEAD OF WASHINGTON, Occupation of connection that, according to records there were in the Uncle calendar year 1921 marriages performed and vices granted. For year 1916, the last these statistics were coded bureau of the census, riages and 112,036 disported. There were 1033 with an average of 136 divorces in 1921 population, as compared with marriage and 112 diaries. The figures are preliminary to slight correction. California, with 47 with an average of 1000 population, is New York, with 95.7 nia, 70,289; Illinois, 53,206; Texas, 64 California's divorce erage of 250 per 100 only to Texas, vvorses, averaging 25 while New York, with number of marriages, divores to 100,000 iiorna has 5.1 marriors. Nevada, which has riages, has the mystif 1325 divorces per 100 but having to smeic problems from states makes her storassment. GERMANY GLUE TO HAVE D BERLIN, Oct. 8. crisis in political evils suited on September's poinment of Minist Gessler as dictator for Germany, has been for many months to intl by the almost universal "strong man" to role. The need for Pr act was made immede NEVADA-ARIZONA-NEW MEXICO You are cordially invited with any of your friends to a joint picnic reunion of the former residents of these three states, all day, Saturday, Oct. 15th, in Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. There are many who have lived in two or even three of these states and will be pleased to see friends of the olden days. Bring your basket dinners, coffee supplied. County registers for each county. Use of pin stripes is interesting feature of early "Tallormades." SANTA ANA JUNIOR COLLEGE CROWDED With every classroom filled to capacity, the Junior college at Santa Ana, which accommodates the southern half of the county, is refusing admittance to students. It was announced today at the office of R. P. Mitchell, county superintendent of schools. The Santa Ana high school also is practically filled, although not crowded, and could not take care of any appreciable overflow from the college. The Fullerton Junior college could take some of them, but not many, and if it did residents far south would not find it convenient to go to such a distance. A new junior college, to be built by putting out a big bond issue, if the electorate approves, was shadowed by Mitchell's alces. It cannot be completed, however, in time to be of much use this year. The school attendance generally in the county continues to mount, and the enrollment up to the close even of the first week of school, does not indicate what the year's total will be. TO HAVE D BERLIN, Oct. 8. crisis in political evasion suited on September's poinment of Minister Gessler as dictator for Germany, has been for many months to initiate by the almost universal "strong man" to role. The need for Pract was made immediate by the appointment of dictator, though it lovers that the step German newspaper advocated the move, he have voiced the year 000 people who sick ready to put their trust who would take the hand and "go ahead thing." The entire nation every other system and found wanting, springs eternal, even of a "down-and-out felt that the only salai dictatorship; not o party or group of par particular man, with teeth," who will look nor left, nor flirt w but rule if need be iron. TO CUT For cutting plies knife has been invent forming a cross. National Home-Beauty Week Better homes make better folks a place where your children and friends feel the spirit of contentment, through comforts that make home life a reality. A few new pieces of furniture, a new lamp, will enhance the joy of home life. Beauty and comfort in your home is made possible at remarkably low cost by the service of the Riutcel-Wethered Furniture Co. This week we invite you to our store to see a display of furniture that offers an opportunity for improving and beautifying your home. THE OLDEST FURNITURE STORE IN ORANGE COUNTY. Riutcel-Wethered FURNITURE CO 151 N. LOS ANGELES ST. MARRIAGE STILL AHEAD OF DIVORCE WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.—The department of commerce announces that, according to returns received, there were in the United States for the calendar year 1922, 1,126,418 marriages performed and 148,554 divorces granted. For the calendar year 1916, the last year for which these statistics were collected by the bureau of the census, 1,040,684 marriages and 112,036 divorces were reported. There were 1033 marriages and 136 divorces in 1922 per 100,000 population, as compared with 1055 marriages and 112 divorces in 1916. The figures are preliminary and subject to slight corrections. California, with 47,477 marriages, with an average of 1285 per 100,000 population, is passed only by New York, with 95,727; Pennsylvania, 70,289; Illinois, 75,208; Ohio, 53,206; and Texas, 61,233. California's divorcees .9227, an average of 250 per 100,000, are second only to Texas, with 12,399 divorces, averaging 259 per 100,000, while New York, with the greatest number of marriages, shows only 40 divorces to 100,000 population. California has 5.1 marriages to one divorce. Nevada, which has but 935 marriages, has the mystifying number of 1325 divorces per 100,000 population, but having to shoulder the domestic problems from so many other states makes her stoop with embarrassment. GERMANY GLAD TO HAVE DICTATOR BERLIN, Oct. 8.—The sudden crisis in political events which resulted on September 27 in the appointment of Minister of Defense Gessler as dictator for the whole of Germany, has been foreshadowed for many months to intimate observers by the almost universal demand for a "strong man" to play just this role. The need for President Ebert's act was made immediate, of course, Where Duplicity is a Virtue When a coat is made of brown matelasse lined with beaver, it follows the Biblical injunction to the letter, and is glad to turn the other side to its enemies. The only drawback is that this pelisse from Paris is utterly incapable of finding an enemy. So its wearer must content herself with showing its reversible beauties to admiring—and envious—friends. Snugly wrapped in this chic garment designed by Henri Creange, one can face with equanimity the first chill winds of winter. On the matelasse side it is suitable for afternoon wear, the visit, the theatre. And if we wish to be more sporty for a brisk morning's walk, preto change, and we are converted into a nice, teddy bearish sort of person. Note the side fastening with a single large button. This will be a favorite on the simpler types of outer garments this season. And the edge of beaver showing all the way around to the hem. And the two chic pockets. "Pelisse," by the way, is a word we may become more familiar with as the season advances. It means literally a long outer garment lined with fur, and fur will more than ever be used to trim and line coats this winter. BOOTLEGERS SLAY N. Y. STATE TROOPER TROY, Oct. 8.—State Trooper Roy A. Donovan, 27, of Troy, was shot and killed by bootleggers ten miles south of Glens Falls early today. State police were investigating a holdup when several men in a high- TO HAVE DICTATOR BERLIN, Oct. 8. — The sudden crisis in political events which resulted on September 27 in the appointment of Minister of Defense Gessler as dictator for the whole of Germany, has been foreshadowed for many months to intimate observers by the almost universal demand for a "strong man" to play just this role. The need for President Ebert's act was made immediate, of course, by the appointment of a Bavarian dictator, though it long has been obvious that the step was inevitable. German newspapers have openly advocated the move, and in doing so have voiced the yearning of 60,000-000 people who sick of self-rule and ready to put their trust in one man who would take their destinies in hand and "go ahead and do something." The entire nation is agreed that every other system has been tried and found wanting, and since hope springs eternal even in the breast of a "down-and-out" nation, it is felt that the only salvation lies with a dictatorship; not of one particular party or group of parties, but of one particular man, with "hair on his teeth," who will look neither right nor left, nor flirt with the middle, but rule if need be with a rod of iron. TO CUT PIE For cutting piles into quarters a knife has been invented with blades forming a cross. BOOTLEGGERS SLAY N. Y. STATE TROOPER TROY, Oct. 8. — State Trooper Roy A. Donovan, 27, of Troy, was shot and killed by bootleggers ten miles south of Glens Falls early today. State police were investigating a holdup when several men in a high-powered car opened fire. Donovan dropped dead as the car sped away. Later other troopers who were guarding all roads, opened fire on a car near Latham's Corners, near here. YES: OHIO HAS BANANAS APLENTY MARTINS FERRY, O., Oct. 8. — Yes, the Ohio valley's got its own particular bananas this year—"in bigger and better quantities than ever." In other words, recent frosts put the pawpaw crop in condition for the wild fruit, which is known hunters are combing the hillsides for the wold fruit, which is known as "the Ohio valley banana." Many rains have rendered the fruit exceedingly delicious. NATIONAL PICTURE Give Pic THE PICTURE represents not only the great also the esteem and the regard in which he gift lives forever—as a beautiful decoration for of the giver. The picture as a present offers National Home-Beautiful Week where your chilent, through comnew pieces of joy of home life. possible at remarkel-Wethered Furstore to see a disfor improving and WE ARE GLAD TO ARRANGE TERMS. THE PICTURE represents not only the g also the esteem and the regard in which he a gift lives forever—as a beautiful decoration for of the giver. The picture as a present offers a appreciation and of sentiment that does not obtai ing a picture as a present the selection offers such tion is remote. One never has too many good pic adapted for use in the living room, in the recepti room, in the nursery, in the office, in the schoolr are an index to the character, not only of the i a bond of sympathy between you and those wh at all times, for every occasion. As a gift to y pictures. In our broad selection you will find for every purpose. You are cordially invited to B. F. SPEN 166 West Center Anaheim PAGE THREE Packer's Duo-Bunsen Winter is Almost Here A Packer's Bunsen Gas Heater Will give you more heat, purer air and Better Satisfaction than anything you can buy. Four years' Experience with this Wonderful Heater, and Hundreds of Satisfied Customers proves this. Get one On Trial and Know what it will do before you buy it. George B. Peck HARDWARE AS APLENTY F., O., Oct. 8. It's got its own this year—"in quantities than recent frosts op in condition which is known ing the hillsides which is known banana." Many the fruit exceedfaction than anything you can buy. Four years Experience with this Wonderful Heater, and Hundreds of Satisfied Customers proves this. Get one On Trial and Know what it will do before you buy it. George B. Peck HARDWARE Opposite California Theater AL PICTUREWEEK Have Pictures! Gift of Gifts is a Picture nts not only the good taste and culture of the donor, but regard in which he holds the recipient. The picture as tiful decoration for the home, as well as a constant reminder a present offers an opportunity for expression of love, of ents not only the good taste and culture of the donor, but regard in which he holds the recipient. The picture as beautiful decoration for the home, as well as a constant reminder as a present offers an opportunity for expression of love, of that does not obtain in any other form of gift. In give-selection offers such variety that the possibility of duplication too many good pictures. There are pictures admirably room, in the reception hall, in the bedroom, in the dining-office, in the schoolroom, in the public building. Pictures not only of the individual, but of the home. They are you and those whom you favor. Pictures are ideal as gifts. As a gift to yourself or as a gift to another—think of tion you will find artistic productions, beautifully framed cordially invited to visit our galleries. F. SPENCER 166 West Center Street Anaheim