oc-plain-dealer 1923-11-20

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 Partly cloudy, with moderate temperature tonight and Wed. BRUTALITY CHARGE County Supervisors Knock Out NAME HEAVY PENALTIES ON BOUTS Meeting Today Livliest Held by Board This Year Public boxing bouts and public dance halia in unincorporated territory of the county were given their death blow today, when supervisors passed ordinances Coolidge Observes Tax Plan Reaction WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.—President Coolidge wants to observe the reaction of the great farming interests of the west to Secretary Mellon's proposition of tax reduction before definitely committing himself on the matter, it was announced at the White House this afternoon. The business and financial east have greeted the Mellon program with enthusiasm, but thus far there has been no crystallization of agricultural sentiment concerning it, and before going to Congress with his tax recommendation, President Coolidge is desirous of exploring every avenue of public opinion. COUNTY SHIPS SIXTH OF CITRUS Moved 9,474 Carloads of Oranges, 1,452 Lemons, Of 59,583 Total Orange-co the last year shipped between one-fifth and one-sixth of the total citrus fruit crop of California, according to compilations and estimates made today. Meeting Today Livliest Held by Board This Year Public boxing bouts and public dance hall in unincorporated territory of the county were given their death blow today, when supervisors passed ordinances abolishing the former and providing a license fee of $200 per year for the latter. It was the liveliest meeting of the board this year. Opponents and proponents of the new anti-dance hall and anti-boxing ordinances appeared with their attorneys and petitions. The new anti-boxing ordinance names heavy penalties for engaging in boxing or conducting boxing exhibitions. The vote in favor was unanimous. James L. Allen, attorney for the Orange County Athletic club, was on hand with President Henry Johnson and Secretary G. K. Antoine. Allen was the main speaker for the antis. He said boxing was a good clean sport, and had a good influence. Q kept the followers of the sport out of Santa Ana; it was preferable to the movies; it was conducted at a distance from the churches; it kept young people out of pool halls; it was no more a gambling proposition than church fairs; 10 per cent of the gross receipts of the club went to the disabled veterans' home at Camp Kearney; two extra police were kept on hand to preserve order; a doctor was there in case of accident; nobody was ever hurt; there was a well-lighted parking space for 50 cars with three attendants in charge; no boys under 15 were allowed; a $50 reward was paid for the finding of liquor in anybody's car; the grand jury had found nothing improper there, and an investment of $7000 had been made. Billy Darnley, formerly of Anaheim, now of San Bernardino and Covina, argued that boxing was a regular sport in the army and navy, and what Uncle Sam permitted was good enough for anybody. Attorneys S. M. Davis and Horace Head of Santa Ana and Rev. F. T. Porter of the First Christian church, spoke in behalf of the ordinance. The attorneys made it clear that the county could under the state law regulate boxing, while the latter based his objection on moral grounds. The proponents of the new ordinance, when they found out that the opponents had many more signatures than they, declared they could obtain still more names, but as one of them declared, they wanted action at east have, greeted the Melion program with enthusiasm, but thus far there has been no crystallization of agricultural sentiment concerning it, and before going to Congress with his tax recommendation, President Coolidge is desirous of exploring every avenue of public opinion. MOOSE HERE GIVE $5000 FOR STUDIO Annaheim Moose lodge last night pledged itself to raise $5,900 towards the erection of an artistic studio or girls vocational training school at Moosechart to cost less than $150,000. The pledge was taken following an address by Andrew G. Wormington of Los Angeles, visiting district deputy supreme dictator of California. He said that on a recent trip to Moosechart he found California was not represented with a building and that the home was in need of a girls vocational training school, so he pledged California to build it. The local lodge has 350 members in good standing, 89 of whom were present last night. It was agreed they would give $5 each towards the project, and put on a campaign to bring the membership up to 1,000 which would raise the quota. Other visiting grand officers were: J. J. Gahn, supremo auditor, and W. Ward Davies, district supervisor, who also talked. Following the meeting a banquet was served. Delegates were present from other Orange-co lodges. ALL SMILE WHEN THEY REACH CAL. During a motor journey to Palm Springs yesterday, an Anaheim party passed innumerable automobiles along the ocean-to-ocean highway loaded with passengers and tons of baggage coming overland from eastern points. In fact, the incoming traffic was largely of cars wearing license Moved 9,474 Carloads of Oranges, 1,452 Lemons, Of 59,583 Total Orange-co the last year shipped between one-fifth and one-sixth of the total citrus fruit crop of California, according to compilations and estimates made today. Based mostly upon actual figures, the county shipped 9,474 cars of orange and 142 of lemons or a total of 10,926 cars of citrus fruit, neglecting a few grapefruit whole the state as a whole shipped a total of 59,583 cars of both fruits together. Manager G. W. Sandilands of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Assist estimates that total shipments this year from the county were 25 per cent larger than last Actual figures and estimates made in the same manner for last year as this indicate an even larger percentage than this. The No. Orange Citrus Exchange shipped 1259 cars of orange and 540 cars of lemon against 3,051 cars of orange and 658% of lemons the previous year ending Oct. 31, 1922. The Orange-co Fruit Exchange shipped 3220 cars of orange and 680 of lemons this year and 2550 cars and 753 cars, respectively the previous year. Shop Early REFUSE DANCE PERMIT TO CAFE LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20.—The lid was tightened on Los Angeles today, when the new police commission refused a dance permit to the new $90,000 Richelieau Café in the Westlake Park district, a semi-residence and business section. In denying the permit, the commission upheld the protest of Rev. Gustav Brieglieb, pastor of the Westlake Presbyterian church to grant the cafe owners the license. The new police commission is composed of Rev. Samuel T. Montgomery, anti-saloon league leader, and I. W. Birnbaum, investment broker. PLAN MANY SUITS OVER JAP LEASES SEATTLE, Nov. 20.—Whole sale prosecutions and evictions of Japanese holding or leasing lands in the state of Washington in violation of the state anti-allen land law will be begun immediately following the grand jury session, Deputy Prosecutor Ewing D. Col- ALL SMILE WHEN THEY REACH CAL. During a motor journey to Palm Springs yesterday, an Anaheim party passed innumerable automobiles along the ocean-to-ocean highway loaded with passengers and tons of baggage coming overland from eastern points. In fact, the incoming traffic was largely of cars wearing license plates from eastern states. A remarkable feature of the procession was the happy faces and cheerful appearances, despite the condition of the cars. From the worst-looking Fords to the more dignified enclosed autos, everyone seemed happy and satisfied that they had reached the Golden West, and answered an approving nod from the local autoists with a broad grin or a friendly wave of the hand, which indicated their happiness in having reached their goal. NARROW ESCAPE There was a narrow escape from a bad accident this morning, when the cars of Harry B. Hanby, section foreman on the Tustin division of the So. Pac., and of Geo. E. Humphreys of Santa Ana collided at 17th street and the So. Pac. crossing, Tustin. The driver of the other car gave no warning when he came out from behind an orange grove, Humphreys alleges. BROTHERHOOD BANK TACOMA, Nov. 20.—Railroad brotherhoods were preparing today for the opening of the Cooperative National Bank. Capitalization with surplus will be $240,000, with 51 per cent of the stock held by the unions. Parties owning lots in "Elk Park tract," who have not received their county tax bills will find same at First National Bank, escrow dept. Wm. T. Wallop. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. PLAN MANY SUITS OVER JAP LEASES SEATTLE, Nov. 20.—Whole-sale prosecutions and evictions of Japanese holding or leasing lands in the state of Washington in violation of the state anti-allen land law will be begun immediately following the grand jury session, Deputy Prosecutor Ewing D. Colvin announced today, after reading the decision of the U.S. supreme court in sustaining the California anti-alien cropping case. More than 1000 Japanese will face prosecution in King county courts, and the cases will be filed as rapidly as possible, said Colvin. The Japanese in the Yakima and other valleys also will be prosecuted, he said. 71 I. W. W. STRIKE SAN QUENTIN, Nov. 20.—In the largest strike of several staged in recent months, 71 I. W. W. members serving sentences imposed under the state criminal syndicalism law, were in the dungeon on a bread and water diet today. The men demanded the immediate release of their leader, J. B. Childs of Los Angeles, who ha' been placed in the dungeon for alleged insubordination. GERMAN BANKER DIES BERLIN, Nov. 20.—Former president Havenstein of the reichsbank (the national bank of the German state) died suddenly today. KERIN DISMISSED Walter Kerin of Fullerton, charged with reckless driving, was dismissed by Judge Brown. O. H. Saxton, charged with being drunk, was fined $15. DR. JOHN CLIFFORD DIES LONDON, Nov. 20.—Dr. John Clifford, former president of the Baptist World Alliance, died suddenly today. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, November 20, 1923 CHARGED AT VET BURNE ock Out Boxing and Put $200 License COUNTY SHIPS XTH OF CITRUS 19,474 Carloads of es, 1,452 Lemons, of 59,583 Total Offer Walton $3000 Week For Lectures OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 20 —Former Gov. J. C. Walton of Oklahoma, will carry his case against the Ku Klux Klan to the people of the United States. This announcement was was made by his chief counsel, F. E. Riddle, today. Walton has under consideration a $3000 a week lecture tour offer, Judge Riddle said. However, he may make an independent tour, speaking in every important city of the United States instead, according to Riddle. Governor Walton was neither downcast nor surprised at the outcome of the impeachment trial, it was learned. Some time ago he had accepted his removal from office as inevitable, charging that he was a conspiracy victim. MOTOR HITS CHILD WHO MAY DIE Unknown Mexican Girl of 12 Removed to Co. Hospital This P. M. A Mexican girl about 12 years old, whose name is known neither to police nor hospital authorities, was run over about 2:30 o'clock this afternoon on the state high- ARMISTICE IN STOKES CASE IS BROKEN By JACK CARBERRY (J. N. S.* Staff Correspondent) NEW YORK, Nov. 26. The armistice in the five-year marital battle of William Earl Dodge Stokes, 73-year-old millionaire hotel man, and his pretty tita-haired wife, Helen Elwood Stokes, was broken today. Both Stokes and his wife, after announcing yesterday that they had come to terms on the question of alimony, separation and divorce, took a position today regarding the custody of their two children, James and Muriel, from which both declared "there would be no retreat." Stokes and his wife had been in conference with supreme court Justice Wasservogel for hours. "There will be no retreat—my husband can never have the custody of our children for so much as one hour," Mrs. Stokea declared. Stokes asked part time custody of the children. In return, Isador Gainsburg, Stokes' attorney, said his client was willing to agree: "First—To abandon his effort to divorce his wife. Second—Grant her a separation without contest. Third—Pay either a lump sum of alimony or a yearly figure, the amount of which was not agreed upon. Fourth—Agree that the wife should have the children at least half of each year." In support of her claim, Mrs. Stokes gave Justice Wasservogel. MAY DIE Unknown Mexican Girl of 12 Removed to Co. Hospital This P. M. A Mexican girl about 12 years old, whose name is known neither to police nor hospital authorities, was run over about 2:30 o'clock this afternoon on the state highway between Palm and No. Lemon-sis and it is feared, fatally injured by a car owned by the E. W. Reynolds Co. of Los Angeles, and driven by A. Karl Loerch of Santa Ana. Loerch picked the girl up and brot her to the Anaheim clinic where it was found that she had received a fractured skull. She was then taken to the Orange-co hospital still unconscious. No one accompanied her to the hospital with the exception of Loerch and two other men who helped pick her up, and none of her relatives had yet made inquiry for her late this afternoon. Loerch says that he was coming along at a moderate rate of speed and that the little girl came out from behind a signboard and darted across the high way directly in front of him. He applied the brakes, he said, and well-night turned the Ford Coupe over trying to miss her, but was unable to do so. One of the front lights struck her and knocked her to the ground. He bret the car to a stop in time to keep from passing over her, and then with the assistance of two men lifted her into the car and took her to the hospital. BANCROFT TO USE McGRAW SYSTEM NEW YORK, Nov. 20. Before leaving today for his home in Superior, Wis., Dave Bancroft, new manager of the Boston Braves, declared that he would follow the McGraw system of directing the entire attack in his handling of the team next season. "It is the only system," Bancroft said. "It is up to the manager to pick his move and the time for the move and take full responsibility for that action. I intend to direct the battling." Bancroft added he was in the market for a hard-hitting infidelity, and would go to the Chicago meeting in the hope of putting through several deals. JANE OSTRANDER ANORANCA EDITOR Miss Jane Ostrander is editor of the Anoranca staff for the coming quarter. Bert F. Steelhead, A. H. S. journalism teacher, selects all staff each quarter. MANY SUITS ER JAP LEASES LE, Nov. 20.—Whole-secutions and evictions of holding or leasing lands state of Washington in violation of the state anti-allen land be begun immediately by the grand jury session, prosecutor Ewing D. Colinced today, after read-reception of the U. S. sur-urt in sustaining the anti-allen cropping. Than 1000 Japanese will execution in King county and the cases will be filed by as possible, said Coli-Japanese in the Yakima valley also will be he said. Shop Early—W. W. STRIKE QUENTIN, Nov. 20.—In first strike of several stag-ment months, 71 I. W. W. serving sentences im-mender the state criminal law, were in the dun-a bread and water die on demanded the immede-ence of their leader, J. B. Los Angeles, who ha-ved in the dungeon for subordination. Shop Early—BAN BANKER DIES N, Nov. 20.—Former Havenstein of the bank (the national bank of state) died suddenly Shop Early—ERIN DISMISSED Kerin of Fullerton, with reckless driving, missed by Judge Brown. Saxton, charged with be-k, was fined $15. Shop Early—HEN CLIFFORD DIES N, Nov. 20.—Dr. John former president of the World Alliance, died aud-tay. Buy In Anaheim—BROOKHART RAPS MELLON PROGRAM WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.—Senator Smith W. Brookhart, Rep., of Iowa, announced today that he would actively oppose the tax reduction plan of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon, coupling this statement with a canvass of "Progressive" senators with a view to concentrating the opposition. "I favor a more drastic cutting on tax rates on lower incomes than Mellon proposes," Brookhart said, "and I believe that we should greatly increase the taxes on the larger incomes. That puts me pretty definitely against the Mellon proposal." Shop Early—REOPEN TUT TOMB LUXOR, Egypt, Nov. 20.—The 2000-year-old tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amen, in the Valley of Kings, was reopened today after being closed all summer. Howard Carter, famous British Egyptologist, who led the party, found everything in good condition. After photographing the interior, the doors were closed again. Bancroft added he was in the market for a hard-hitting infielder, and would go to the Chicago meeting in the hope of putting through several deals. Shop Early—JANE OSTRANDER ANORANCA EDITOR Miss Jane Ostrander is editor of the Anoranca staff for the coming quarter. Bert F. Steel-head, A.H. S. Journalism teacher, selects a new staff each quarter. Other members are Constance Williams, exchange; Josephine Minnick, county editor; William Cottrell, business manager; Irma Young, athletic manager; Roma Tedford, society editor. Reporters, Kittle Walton, Alberta Priddy and Helen Manter. Shop Early—SLASHED TO DEATH NEW YORK, Nov. 20.—The body of 4-year-old Irving Pickett, kidnaped Oct. 26, was found covered with knife wounds today in a cellar a block from his home. The child apparently had been dead a week. An insane degenerate had slashed the boy to death, according to Dr. Benjamin Schwartz of the county medical examiner's office. The hands, face and chest were covered with knife wounds. Buy In Anaheim—JEROME SPEAKER "Yorba Linda Taxes for 1924 and Where They Go" will be the subject of an address tonight before the Yorba Linda farm center by County Auditor W.C. Jerome. Buy In Anaheim—HITS TRAFFIC COP VISALIA, Nov. 20.—B. Pritlam of San Francisco was held in jail here today after driving an auto into Luther Hogan, traffic officer. Hogan was seriously injured. Pritlam was charged with traveling at a rate of 60 miles an hour. Parties owning lots in "Elk Park tract," who have not received their county tax bills will find same at First National Bank, escrow dept. Wm. T. Wallop. Okla-Homa City, Nov. 20. The impeachment court will main in session indefinitely consider whatever charges brought against other state clauses by the house of represensives. This is in line with the program of a general state cleanse The Walton impeachment re-was finished late this afternoon The court recused until 2 p.m. Nov. 22 to meet and adjourn have its organization. Cost of the case will be shown by the state. On motion of Senator Anna president pro tem, Jate to costs were not taxed again Walton. Should the senate be taken no action, Walton have been assessed. This action was taken so no question of depriving the governor of property would be involved. Buy In Anaheim—DELAY TRIAL OF BERGDOLL CAPTOMOSBACH, Germany, Nov. The trial of Lieut. Hoof Griffis, an American, and other men charged with attaching to kidnap Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, wealthy American dogger, today was postponed till Dec. 6. Buy In Anaheim—BUSINESS WOMEN PLAY SANTA ANThe basketball team of Business and Professional Women's club will play Santa Monday evening at 7:30 at A. H. S. gym, Anaheim play have been practicing and have excellent team. Members of club and others are asked come and see the game. Shop Early—19 DIE IN BLAST SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 20. Nineteen persons were blown atoms and 100 more injured an explosion in a government nitions plant today. ANAHEIM aler NTY 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. 72 BUREAU INQUIRY License on Public Dance Halls FE WOULD HELP HANG HER HUSBAND HELD ON MURDER CHARGE IN CHICAGO SERVICE MEN SUBJECTED TO NEGLECT Shirts Torn From Their Backs and Bandages Ripped From Wounds WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.—The Senate committee investigating charges of graft, waste and corruption in the U. S. Veterans' Bureau closed its public hearings Mrs. Walter Bockelman. Mrs. Walter Bockelman has told police there she will them in trying to send her husband, Walter Bockelman, to the law when he is tried for murder. Bockelman is charged with killing Edward Lehman in an alley when Lehman suspected Bockelman of trying to break into a warehouse. The knowledge that Mr. was with Bockelman when the crime was committed has caused wife to turn against the prisoner, it is said. Court Will Remain In Session To Give Up City Title LAHOMA CITY, Nov. 20.—Impeachment court will remain in session indefinitely to order whatever charges areht against other state officials by the house of representatives is in line with the pro- of a general state cleanup. Walton impeachment record finished late this afternoon, court recessed until 2 p.m. A petition for the disincorporation of Orangehorse was being circulated today by Herman Aligyer, one of the "city" trustees. It isn't often that an Orange-co community disincorporates. Perhaps this is the last one that ever will. But it is felt that the purpose for which it was incorporated has been accomplished, namely, forestalling the location of a power plant. Shirts Torn From Their Backs and Bandages Ripped From Wounds WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.—The Senate committee investigating charges of graft, waste and corruption in the U.S. Veterans' Bureau closed its public hearings tonight to prepare a report for submission to Congress. By WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.—Charges of brutality and neglect in the examination and treatment of ex-service men were made today by representative W. P. Connery, Republican of Texas, before the committee investigating the veterans' bureau. "Former service men are often subjected to extreme brutality when they come before the bureau physicians' for examination for compensation ratings." Connery testified. "I know of cases where shirts have been torn off their backs and bandages ripped off their wounds." Connery is a veteran, having served 15 months in France. He charged that most of the physicians in the veterans' bureau are "thick doctors," or they would not be working at their salaries. "We have the interest of the service men at heart; it is up to the government to pay salaries and get competent physicians," he said. "Unless a service man has the backing of his representative or senator, it is impossible to obtain justice from this bureau which is so filled with clumsiness and red tape." He suggested that there should be a thorough revision of the administration of the bureau to put it upon an efficient functioning basis. "It is an iron clad rule in the veterans' bureau to consider only medical evidence in determining service conditions," said Connery. Affidavits of laymen, whose integrity and honesty cannot be questioned and who frequently are the only ones who have knowledge of the facts, that disability was due to service, are not worth the paper they are written on. Each claimant must stand exclusively upon the records of a medical examination. A complaint against the present system of vocational training was filed with the committee by Jesse D. Burks of Berkley, Calif. "The selection of students and courses for students in vocational A petition for the disincorporation of Orangethorne was being circulated today by Herman Allgoyer, one of the "city" trustees. It isn't often that an Orange-co-community disincorporates. Perhaps this is the last one that ever will. But it is felt that the purpose for which it was incorporated has been accomplished, namely, forestalling the locating of a newer farm for Fullerton in the vicinity. "We feel that we did a fine thing for Fullerton in this respect, saving their people at least $7,000 when they adopted the outfall sewer idea," said a prominent Orangethorne rancher today. There are about 600 people in the city of Orangethorne which roughly is bounded by Spadra-rd, Lincoin-ave, Magnolia-rd and Orangethorse-ave. No opposition is being met in the disincorporation move. Many Orangethorne people are beginning to think about incorporation with Anaheim, it was claimed today. "It will not be long until it is one big city from Fullerton to Santa Ana," an Orangethorne man predicted today. Shop Early SERIAL CARTOON As part of the Education Week program, the Fullerton grammar schools are running a serial cartoon by John Newbard, one of their pupils, and also other exhibits at the Emporium on Sradra road this week, it was announced today by C. A. Marcey, principal. School publicity is also to be carried on at the meeting of the Rotary, Klwansis, C. of C. and P.T. A. meetings this week. Shop Early INVALID BURNED OAKLAND, Nov. 20.—Enveloped in flames when his bed caught fire, Jacob Lillianthral, 52, an invalid, was burned to death here early today while his two children looked on, helpless. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.—The senatorial investigation into the affairs of the United States Veterans' Bureau developed an eleventh hour sensation today when Mrs. Ellas H. Mortimer, wife of the man who has been the chief accuser of former director Charles R. Forbes, made a dramatic appearance in the committee room and demanded to be heard. Mrs. Mortimer was accompanied by her lawyer, Daniel T. Wright. They appeared before the senatorial investigation committee just as the committee was getting under way in its last session. The committee indicted it would make public Mrs Mortimer's testimony given two weeks (Continued on page three).