oc-plain-dealer 1923-11-15

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was ..... 2,628 For Year 1920 was ..... 5,525 Today Estimated at ..... 10,000 Mail your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends. It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. WEATHER Fair and warm tonight and Friday. DEMAND EXTRAD Name of Mrs. Votaw, Sister FORBES SAYS SHE BROT IN CONTRACTOR Late Director Proves to Be Good Witness For Himself at Hearing (By William K. Hutchinson) (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Nov. 15—Colonel Charles R. Forbes participa Trap Golden Eagle In North Sonoma-co. SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 15.—One of the largest specimens of the golden eagle seen in many years in northern Sonoma-Co., was trapped today on the George Jacobs ranch after the giant bird had mangled a lamb. The eagle measured seven feet from tip to tip of its wings. Northern Sonoma shepherds had reported for some time the depredations of the big bird, it attacking sheep and lambs alike. The eagle was killed and sent to a taxidermist. 2 WIVES AND 7 CHILDREN TOO MUCH Fullerton Man in Jail On Complaint of Spouse No. 1 Lorenzo Flores found it tough sailing wren he tried to support two wives, one with five children and the other with two. The difficiently landed him in the Bull Late Director Proves to Be Good Witness For Himself at Hearing (By William K. Hutchinson) (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Nov. 15—Colonel Charles R. Forbes participated in an series of drunken parties on a Virginia farm while director of the United States Veteran Bureau, Frank Ross Chambers, Jr., of San Diego, Calif., charged in an affidavit read before the senate investigating committee late this afternoon. Chambers, who formerly lived at Featherstone, Va., charged that the parties accompanied negotiations for the purchase of his farm by the veteran's bureau in a transaction in which $15,090 to $20,000 would be included in the price as graft. The deal fell thru, he added. The name of Mrs. Carolina Votaw, slater of the late President Harding, was drawn into the investigation late this afternoon. General John J. O'Ryan, counsel to the committee, asked Forbes, who introduced him to John W. Thompson, a St. Louis contractor, with whom Forbes is alleged to have had dealings in connection with hospital construction: "When and how did you first meet Thompson?" "At my office." "Who introduced him?" "You really want to know?" Forbes asked. Certainly," replied O'Ryan. "Mrs. Votaw brot him in." Forbes said Thompson was seeking a lawyer to fight an $800,000 ship claim against the government. He did not remember whether he had made a recommendation. By William K. Hutchinson (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Nov. 15—Colonel Charles R. Forbes, formerly director of the U. S. Veterans Bureau, was declared to be "one of the gang of conspirators who were tied together neck and jowl to defraud the government" by Major General John F. O'Ryan, government counsel, in an opening statement today to the Senate investigating committee: O'Ryan declared he would prove the truth of all the charges made by Elias H. Mortimer of Philadelphia, star government witness, which were branded as lies by Forbes. O'Ryan also called upon Forbes counsel to produce proof that government witnesses had been browbeaten into perjury. "We will give the committee a list of witnesses who must be shepherded had reported for some time the depredations of the big bird, it attacking sheep and lambs alike. The eagle was killed and sent to a taxidermist. BANK RATES DROP AFTER HOLIDAYS BY W. H. ATKINS I.N.S. Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, NOV. 15—A general drop in bank rates, as a result of the swelling volume of credit and higher reserve ratios at the banks is expected to be authorized after the holidays, it was learned here today. The rediscount rates of federal reserve banks have been under detailed study at the present meeting of governors of federal reserve banks, federal reserve agents and members of the federal reserve board. This and other questions will be weighed carefully before the session ends tomorrow. While no official statement has been forthcoming from the conference, every indication points to the lowering of the rediscounts. Reviewing the financial situation, the bankers have found the banks of the country more prosperous than at any time in history. They have met extraordinary demands for credits to harvest and market their years' crops. A large volume of credit to the agriculturists and institutions financing them, soon will be finding its way back into the banks. The bank reserves hereby, will be still further increased. Credit extended to industrial and manufacturing groups also will be flowing back into the banks as industrial men clean up their seasonal distribution of products and repay their borrowings. Officials of the reserve board said that to meet seasonal demands in recent months, the banks of the larger cities had increased their loans by $1,000,000 Most of these loans have been negotiated by commercial and industrial enterprises. Reserve banks, particularly in Lorenzo Floris found it tough sailing when he tried to support two wives, one with five children and the other with two. The difficulty landed him in the Fullerton city jail this morning after wife No. 1 had complained to Arthur Eells, city marshal, that she was not being supported as befitted her station. She got out a felony warrant charging non-support and Floris was picked up by Marshal Eells and his preliminary hearing set for tomorrow. The not a sailor. Flores evidently applied to himself the old age of a wife in every port, for when he left his wife and five children in Mexico to come to the U. S. he took another wife later by whom he has two children. But two wives and seven children kept his pocketbook so slim that he neglected wife No. 1 till the decided to follow him and see what was the matter. Shop Early GRIDIRON INJURIES 5 YRS. AGO FATAL Virgil Shaw: 62; died yesterday evening at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Shaw: 42; Jacaranda-plus as the indirect result of injuries received five years ago when playing on the Fullerton high school football team. He was a student of the J. C. Puneral services have been announced for 2 c'clock Friday afternoon from the McAulay funeral parlor, Rev. Walter Thornton, of the First Christian church, officiating. Interment is to be in Loma Vista. Shop Early KING ON TOUR MADRID: Nov. 15—King Alfonso, General Primo Rivera and other members of the Spanish Royal party are on their way today to Barcelona, enroute to Italy, to visit King Victor Emmanuel and Pope Plus. SHAKEUP OF U.S. PROHI OFFICIALS WASHINGTON, Nov. 15—A shakeup is impending in the federal prohibition enforcement personnel in the state of Washington. to defraud the government" by Major General John F. O'Ryan, government counsel, in an opening statement today to the senate investigating committee: O'Ryan declared he would prove the truth of all the charges made by Elias H. Mortimer on Philadelphia, star government witness, which were branded as lies by Forbes. O'Ryan also called upon Forbes' counsel to produce proof that government witnesses had been browbeaten into perjury. "We will give the committee a list of witnesses who must be summoned to prove the charges of subnation of perjury and perjury" replied Colonel James S. Easby-Smith, Forbes' counsel. "I will also furnish a list of documents which would prove Forbes' innocence and which have been withheld by government counsel." Colonel Forbes I regard as irresponsible," said O'Ryan. "I expect, however, to prove much more than Irreponsibility in his conduct of office and in his lack of care of the disabled. But Colonel Easby-Smith is an officer of the court and responsible. I ask him here and now if he has any proof of any improper action toward any witness upon my part or upon the part of Major Arnold (assistant counsel)." Colonel Easby-Smith said he did not specify who had committed the "improper action," but that he would submit proof to support every word of Forbes' counter charges. (Continued on Page Two) BUILDING PERMITS Mrs. Ella Strathman, tile residence at 704 So. Lemon-st, cost $1500. C. P. Remington, frame temporary residence at 311 No. Topckast, cost $600. Orange-co Post Control Assn., franje bug-house on No. Citron-st, cost $1000. Harry E. Scott, addition to franje garage at 125 James-st, cost $10. Henry Schindler, studio residence and garage at 519 So. Helena-st, cost $4100. SHAKEUP OF U.S. PROHI. OFFICIALS WASHINGTON. Nov. 15.—A shakeup is impending in the federal prohibition enforcement personnel in the state of Washington, it was learned at the treasury department this afternoon. A rigid investigation is now being made of charges involving subordinate officials in certain irregularities. Some disqualifications, it was stated, are expected within a few days. Buy In Anabelle LOW HOG PRICES CHICAGO. Nov. 15.—The second largest hog receipts of the year today sent hog prices down ten to 15 cents at the local yards with the top at $7.05 for choice hogs that brot $8.75 in September when top prices for the year were reached. Receipts today were estimated at 60,000, with 12,680 left over from yesterday. The market was only moderately active. CLEVELAND. Nov. 15.—Hogs touched the lowest price in more than eight years at the Cleveland Stock Yards today. Top hogs sold for $7.25, but most grades were below $7. MORE FRUIT CARS Approval of the purchase of 3,057 more reefers for the Pacific Fruit Express has been given by the U.P. and S.P., it is announced. Delivery prior to July 1, 1924, is provided for in the contract. MOVES TO CYPRESS Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flader and family of San Dimas, are moving into the Thompson residence in Cypress. Mr. Flader is connected with the Cypress garage operated by Earl Smith. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF -NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 15, 1923 TRADITION OF EX-CROSS Sister of Late President, Drawn into WIVES AND CHILDREN DO MUCH ton Man in Jail Complaint of Spouse No. 1 to Flores found it tough when he tried to support us, one with five children other with two. The diff-ended him in the Bull Sues Husband When Wife Beats Her SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15. Because he represented himself as being a single man, Nelsom Welbanks, salesman, today faced a $25,000 suit brought by Miss Alta Fipps, well known planat. Miss Fipps, charged that Welbanks, a school days' friend, invited her for a ride to the beach, representing that he had been divorced a long time ago. At a beach cafe, the suit alleges, an angry woman who, it developed, was Welbanks' wife, appeared and administered a severe beating to Miss Fipps. A. C. C. STAYS BY FORMER RESOLUTION Favor Oil Shipments at Orange-co. Harbor By Close Vote A called meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange-co. late yesterday was convened at the council chamber PRISONERS IN PRISONERS IN COUNTY JAIL TOTAL 120 One hundred prisoners had been received up to noon today during November at the Orange-co jail, of which 2 were charged with vagrancy and 27 with drunkenness of liquor, and other liquor offenses. The rest were in for violating the State Motor Vehicle law, writing fake checks, etc. Today 120 prisoners were on the records. As a matter of fact nobody had been booked today, so that there were only 14 days of operation with an average of about half a dozen new prisoners per day. Of the liquor cases jailed so far in November, 18 were drunks, five were charged with possession of liquor, one with possession of a still, two with transporting and one with driving while intoxicated. SOON PICK G. O.P. CONVENTION CITY WASHINGTON. Nov. 15. — Choice of a city in which to hold the Republican national convention next June narrowed down today to four cities: Chicago, San Francisco, Cleveland and Des Moines. Final decision will be made among these four. Denver, which had figured in the early bidding for the convention, withdrew leaving the representatives of the other four to engage in a spirited competition today before a subcommittee of the Republican national committee that is considering sites. RESOLUTION Favor Oil Shipments at Orange-co. Harbor By Close Vote A called meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange-co. late yesterday was convened at the council chamber of the Santa Ana city hall for the purpose of reconsidering the resolution passed at the regular meeting at Garden Grove Oct. 31 to the effect that Newport Beach permit oil produced in Orange-co. to be shipped thru Newport harbor. The matter is to be decided at a referendum election in Newport, Nov. 20 in which the people are to decide whether or not the council will be enjoined from granting franchises to this effect. If the harbor is used for shipping oil it will be spolied as a pleasure harbor to which policy Balboa is especially antagonistic. The former action of the chambers was sustained at yesterday's meeting. The voting, however, was close. Anaheim did not vote. Those voting to sustain the former action of the chamber were: Orange-Olive, Brera, Newport, and the Newport Harbor C. of C. Those voting not to sustain this former action were: Fullerton, Balboa, Santa Ana and Laguna Beach. The action was sustained on the grounds that, the people of Orange-co., have already invested in excess of $500,000 in the harbor, and that a refusal to permit it to be made an industrial harbor "would result in the probable defeat of a bond issue for further harbor development at this time." Those voting against sustaining the chambers' former action did so with the avowed object of antagonizing the million-dollar bond issue soon to be attempted for the harbor development. The resolution passed was as follows: Moved that inasmuch as the primary interest of this association in considering this matter is its effect on the development of a commercial harbor on Newport Bay, that this meeting hereby endorses the action of the regular meeting of the Association Chambers of Commerce at Garden Grove, on October 31, 1923, and that it is the sense of this meeting that the refusal of the people of Newport Beach to allow the oil produced in Orange County to be shipped through or over Newport Harbor, in which harbor, the people of Orange County have already invested in excess of five hundred thousand dollars would result in the probable defeat of a bond issue for further harbor development at this time. CALL JEWETT IN WALTON HEARING OKLAHOMA CITY. Nov. 15. A summons directed to N. Jewett, grand dragon of the Klux Klan, to appear before Walton impeachment court wished this afternoon by the Mrs. Clayton Merrill. UP OF U.S. OHI. OFFICIALS INGTON, Nov. 15.—A investigation in the federal enforcement port of the state of Washington is learned at this afternoon. HOG PRICES NO, Nov. 15.—The second hog receipts of the sent hog prices down to the local yards top at $7.05 for hogs that brot $9.75 when top prices for were reached. TODAY were estimated with 12,680 left over today. MARKET was only moderate. LAND, Nov. 15.—Hogs are lowest price in more years at the Cleveland market sold for $7.25, but were below $7. FRUIT CARS of the purchase of the reefers for the Pa. Express has been given U. P. and S. P., it is Delivery prior to 24, is provided for inct. ES TO CYPRESS Mrs. Paul Flader and San Dimas, are moving Thompson residence in Mr. Flader is connecte- Cypress garage oper- earl Smith. REALTORS ADOPT MULTIPLE LISTING Anahiem Realty Board last night adopted "multiple listing" whereby all members are entitled to work on a listing obtained by any one of them. The commission is divided, one third going to the realtor, who obtains the listing and the other two-thirds to the one who sells the property. Action was taken after a speech by H. E. Nightingale of the Southwest Realty Board, Los Angeles. The plan will be put into operation about the first of the year. President A. E. Hargrove appointed a committee to frame the necessary changes in the constitution for the purpose. L. A. CAFE RAIDED LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15.—One of the largest booze streams flowing from the Lillian quarter of San Francisco into Los Angeles was "tapped" by the police, they claimed today, when they raided a fashionable cafe in West Adams-st., said to be conducted by H. Rossan. Twelve quarts of rare Scotch whiskey and considerable old wine were netted in the raid. According to the police, the whiskey is part of that which the officers say is being shipped to Los Angeles Italians in large quantities for their countrymen in the bay city. This claim was denied by Rossan, who said he would fight his arrest. Kolak Films Developed free Stewart's Studio, 140 W. Center, DEBS IMPROVED TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov 15 — Eugene V. Debs, veteran So-called leader, who was stricken with a heart attack last Friday, was reported "very much improved." He was able to sit up in bed for the first time since his collapse nearly a week ago. No plans were under consideration for a resumption of his speaking tour, however, and a complete rest was ordered for him. ROBBED OF $20,000 KANSAS CITY, Nov. 15. Two officials of the Argentine State Bank were held up today and robbed of $20,000 in cash being taken to the bank to meet a pay roll of the Santa Fe Railroad Company. The bandits executed the robbery without a shot being fired. SENTENCE REBELS LONDON, Nov. 15.—General Leonardopoulos, General Gargalides, Major Avrambos and Major Nicolares have been sentenced to death by a Greek court martial for their part in the recent counter revolution said an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Athens this afternoon. RED'S MORE ACTIVE BERLIN, Nov. 15.—Red activity increased in Germany today. Forty Red leaders were arrested in various places charged with agitating strikes. Have your Photos, taken now Stewart's Studio, 140 W. Center, OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 15. A summons directed to N. Jewett, grand dragon of the Klux Klan, to appear before the Walton impeachment court who issued this afternoon by the defense. An officer was trying to fife Jewett. Jewett was ordered to bring the membership rolls of the Oklahoma klah into court as well as all other records of the hooded organization. It was another Walton coup at it was hoped by the defense this method to prove klan men's bership of several of the impeachment court and house of representatives. Shop Early BURGLARS FLEE LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15.—Claring that two burglars were trying to break into his home East Fifty-Third-st., Lee Rushed into the street early this day and called Patrolman Wallman. When the officer returned to the house there were several men lurking in the shadows, Waltman reported. The officer then seen in a call for help, hoping to capture all the men. When the additional officers arrived none of the suspected burglars could be found. 3 MOTORS CRASH A three-cornered mixup near La Mirada last night, in which truck, a Buick car and a Crow stage were involved, was reported today. The Crown Stage which was driven by a chauffeur named Smith, parked by the road side, for repairs, and the truck and machine crashed into it. The accident is alleged to have been caused by the driver of the Bullet who is said to have been drunk No one was injured it is said. IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY 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 27TH YEAR—NO. 69 -CROWN PRINCE down into Vets' Bureau Inquiry RBES' WIFE IS AWARDED DIVORCE AS HIS BUREAU AFFAIRS ARE PROBED FRANCE WILL MAKE STERN PENALTIES If Allies Do Not Agree, Reserves Right to Act Alone PARIS, Nov. 18 — France is insisting, in negotiations now under way between the allied powers, on PENALTIES If Allies Do Not Agree, Reserves Right to Act Alone PARIS, Nov. 16.—France is insisting in negotiations now under way between the allied powers, on the immediate extradition of former crown prince Friederich Wilhelm and complete re-establishment of military control in Germany, it was learned on the highest authority late today. France has proposed certain penalties against Germany's refusal to exile Wilhelm and to agree to military control and if the allied powers do not agree to these sanctions, France reserves the right to act alone to enforce her demands, it was learned from the same source. The allied ambassadors council, following session of two and a half hours this afternoon adjourned until Saturday to allow the various diplomats to consult their governments on the issues arising from today's exchange of views. Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, of the United States, attended the conference. FRANCE MAY NOT OCCUPY HAMBURG By FRANK E. MASON (E.N.S. Staff Correspondent) PARIS, Nov. 15.—Even if the allied ambassadors council decides not to impose any new penalties upon Germany, France will not act alone against the Germans, considering that occupation of the Ruhr and Rhineland is sufficient guarantee of the safety of reparations payments, it was learned in authoritative political circles today. There are indications that France will not press the allied powers to agree to occupation of Hamburg, as a new sanction in retaliation for the following acts: Allowing the former crown prince to return. Reported decision to cease all reparations payments and to disregard the Versailles treaty. Retusal to agree to re-establishment of allied military control. A foreign office communique explained the failure of the negotiations with Hugo Stinnes at Dusseldorf to increase industrial and mining production. Siltnes attained... HEARING A HOMA CITY, Nov. 15.—Mons, directed to N. C., grand dragon of the Ku Klan, to appear before the impeachment court was this afternoon by the de-officer was trying to find it was ordered to bring membership rolls of the Oklahoma into court as well as other records of the hooded ordination. Was another Walton coup and hoped by the defense by method to prove klan members of several of the impeach-court and house of represeves. SHOP EARLY JURGLARS FLEE ANGELES, Nov. 15.—De-that two burglars were to break into his home in Fifty-Third-st., Lee Roy into the street early today called Patrolman Walt-a officer returned to use there were several men in the shadows, Waltman I. The officer then sent for help, hoping to cap-the men. When the ad-officers arrived none ofpected burglars could be MOTORS CRASH free-cornered mixup nearida last night, in which a Buick car and a Crown were involved, was report-y. The Crown Stage, was driven by a chauffeur Smith, parked by the road-or repairs, and the truckchine involved in it. The is alleged to have been by the driver of the Buick said to have been drunk was injured it is said. CHURCH Seven bids were received last night from contractors on the proposed new $90,000 edifice of the First Christian church and all of the figures were within the maximum limit mentioned. The building committee, of which J. A. Baker is chairman, will meet again tonight at the tabernacle when decision on the award is expected to be made. Today the committee are out of town with the architect, W. T. Shepard of Pasadena, examining various types of church building. Anaheimmers put in three or four of last night's bids, Santa Ana two and Angelenos two, it was said today. All of the contractors were reputable and capable of doing the work. The new building will be erected on the site of the present Tabernacle on South Helena-st and will be of frame and stucco. The plans and specifications already have been outlined in the Plain Dealer. SHOP EARLY GIBBONS GUILTY SEATTLE, Nov. 15.—Winifred Gibbons, 19, who shot and killed Harry T. Lacelle at a roadhouse Oct. 7, was today found guilty ofmanslaughter by a jury in superior court. Minimum sentence was recommended. Attorney for the defense announced immediately that he would move for a new trial. RANGEL RETAKEN ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15.—Ending a search of more than two months Novario Rangel, a "three time loser," who escaped from a train south of Visalia while being taken to San Quentin, to serve a long term, was recaptured today at Salinas, according to a message from Salinas authorities to the sheriff's office here. EX-CROWN PRINCE WILL VISIT ITALY PARIS, Nov. 15.—The former German crown prince is reported to have requested a passport to enable him to go to Italy, where he plans to join his brother, Prince Albert, now at Morano, said a Rome dispatch to the newspaper Solruj today. SHOP EARLY SLIGHTLY INJURED Mrs. Lois Santee and Mrs. W. C. Runney of Costa Mesa, were slightly injured at 5:45 last evening when W. C. Runney's car and that of C. Flores of Orange collided at Orana. The two ladies were taken to their home in Costa Mesa. REPAIR GAS LINES The gas lines of the local office of the Union Oil Co. are undergoing repair. The engineering department of the Union Oil Co. of Los Angeles has sent down men to do the work.