oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-04

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was 2,622 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, moderately warm tonight and Wednesday. STANDARD SEEK Radicals Again Prevent Organ SAME LITTLE BLOC HALTS ELECTION Insurgents Use Their Balance of Power Thru Four Ballots WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.—Failure again attended the efforts of WOMAN MANAGES RADIO COLLEGE CONVENTION WILL OPEN THURSDAY 56th Session of Fru Growers and Farmers Held in Santa Ana By A. A. BROCK Orange co Horticultural Commi ELECTION Insurgents Use Their Balance of Power Thru Four Ballots WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—Failure again attended the efforts of the Republicans today to elect a speaker of the house of Representatives and organize the 68th congress for business. The same little bloc of northwestern insurgents used their balance of power thru four ballots in the house this afternoon to prevent either Frederick H. Gillett, Republican of Mass., or Finis J Garrett, Democrat of Tennessee, from receiving the necessary majority of votes cast for election. Eight ballots on the speakerhip have now been taken since the session opened with No decision. After the fourth ballot had been taken, showing no change from the preceding three, Representative "Nick" Longworth, the Republican leader, arose in his seat, as he did on the opening day, and observing that "this was getting nowhere," he proposed an adjournment. The Democrats were agreeable and so the second day ended with the 68th congress still disorganized and unable to transact any business. The four ballots showed little variation from yesterday's four. The Republican regulars were at no time able to muster more than 197 votes for Gillett. The Democrats could not show more than 208 for Garrett and the insurgents split their vote as they did yesterday, 17 for Cooper and 5 for Madden. This prevented either of the leaders from getting within 10 votes of the required majority. The four ballots today were: Gillet Garrett Cooper Madden First 197 197 17 5 Sec. 195 197 17 5 Third 196 198 17 5 Fourth 197 198 17 5 The result of the second day's failure to organize was that President Coolidge's message transmitted the budget estimates was again held up; his appearance before congress to deliver his annual message on the state of the nation made unlikely before Thursday and delay in transacting house business. The insurgents fought today as they fought yesterday, for assurances that there would be a modification of the house rules which insurgents use Their Balance of Power Thru Four Ballots MARY TEXANNA Loomis. Mary Texanna Loomis, of Washington, D.C., is the only woman in the country to own and manage a successful college for radio engineering. She is considered a leader in her field by the men who are her associates. PRATT HOME BURGLARIZED LAST NIGHT The residence of T. J. Pratt, 840 No. Dickel-st., was burglarized last night, thieves escaping with loot in excess of $100, according to report to local police this morning. The burglary occurred between 7 and 8 o'clock while the family was away. The burglars entered by the way of the kitchen where they cut a screen. The following articles were reported stolen: One silk shirt, two other shirts, three baby's lockets, one pair of pants, two pair of men's shoes, three new B. V. D., size 46; one pair olive drab pants, size 44; one chapter emblem watch fob; one pair of black shoes, men's size 8; one pair of black military brushes; one diamond laver; one solid gold laver; one ruby laver; and one white ivory toilet set. THURSDAY 56th Session of Fruit Growers and Farmers Held in Santa Ana By A. A. BROCK Orange-co Horticultural Commissioner Thursday, Dec. 6, will be the opening day of the 56th Fruit Growers' and Farmers' convention in Santa Ana. The state direct of agriculture and his ardent core of workers have prepared a program that will prove of interest to alt and they have been working very hard to bring speakers from other states and from parts of this state to discuss some of the most vital topics affecting agriculture. To show our appreciation of their efforts in bringing to us these talented people I am asking as a personal favor that we fill the hall for them at the opening morning, because believe in this way we will show them the real Orange-co spirit and make these feel welcome at the opening session. This as you know is the first when the attendance lags, things are well under way at an early noon of the first day, and the second ady I feel we will have good attendance, but I am especially interested that things stay off right and the only way that this can be done is to fill the hall at the opening session. The following are come of the people who will speak and talk topics they will discuss: S. Hartranft, Address of Welcome G. H. Hecke, Response; Dr. Weber, Report of Agricultural Council; A. C. Hardison, Address; C. John Chambers, Immigration and Farm Labor; W. M. Mertz, Winning of Citrus; Lee A. Strong, Recently Plant Quarantine Developments; C. C. Teague, Our Interests in Plant Quarantine; C. S. Whitecomb, Water Transportation; G. Duzell, Marketing Problem; H. P. Anewalt, Railway Transportation Problems; C. O. Corwell, Freight Rates on Citrus Fruit; Ralph P. Merritt, Western Transportation Problems. In addition to this program there will be a banquet on the 7th at St. Ann's Inn, at 6:30. We are very anxious to get the hotel the exact number to attend this banquet in due time they will be able to make these necessary preparations. A real treat in the way of banquet has been arranged by the state director of agriculture... The result of the second day's failure to organize was that President Coolidge message transmitting the budget estimates was again held up; his appearance before congress to deliver his annual message on the state of the nation made unlikely before Thursday and delay in transacting house business. The insurgents fought today as they fought yesterday, for assurances that there would be a modification of the house rules which will prevent committee chairmen from smothering legislation in committees. Representative Longworth, immediately after today's adjournment, made a statement on the rules controversy which seemed to extend some slight hope, atto no promise that the progressive institutions may win a concession. He said: "A number of members have expressed their interest in certain modifications in the rules of the house and in view of their interest it seems proper to state in advance the program already agreed upon for submission to the house. "Several days before congress met, after consultation with a number of leaders of the last congress, a resolution was prepared which will be offered by Mr. Snell, the prospective chairman of the committee on rules, which provides for the adoption of the rules of the 67th congress for approximately one month, with the expectation that in the meantime many gentlemen will present to the rules committee tendments to the rules of the 67th congress. Those amendments will be given careful consideration and before the end of the month the committee on rules will report to the house such amendments as they may deem admissable. "A report of the committee will be subject to debate and amendment and the house will have complete opportunity to adopt such rules as the majority may desire. To attempt to amend the rules from the floor of the house, without consideration by a committee, would probably result in confusion (Continued from page six) HOLD INQUEST ON WRECK VICTIM U. G. Tolle, of Long Beach, seriously injured Sunday in an accident at Lincoln-aye and Buena Park-rd., was reported much improved today at Anaheim hospital and it is not that he will recover. His daughter, Mrs. Walter Thorpe, also badly injured, likewise is reported much improved. The hopes for her recovery are bright, it is said. The verdict of the coroner's jury was "death from a fractured skull sustained in a collision of auto driven by Eugene Toole and Ralph L. Butcher. We consider the accident unavoidable and do not blame Mr. Butcher." Funeral arrangements will be made late this evening and the body will be removed from the Backs, Terry & Campbell funeral parlor to Long Beach for interment. FORD DEMOCRATS BOLT CONVENTION PIERRE, S. D., Dec. 4.—South Dakota Democrats backing Henry Ford for the party's presidential nomination, walked out in a body from the state proposal convention this afternoon, following rejection of the proposal for fusion with the Farmer-Labor delegates. A. H. S. ROBBED The office at Anaheim high school was entered some time during Thanksgiving holidays and $15 taken. One of the windows was flickered and the door of the cash register pried open. The office has no clue. H. P. Anewalt, Railway Transportation Problems; C. O. Corwin well, Freight Rat's on Citrus Fruit, Ralph P. Merritt, Western Transportation Problems. In addition to this program there will be a banquet on the 7th at St. Ann's Inn, at 6:20. We are very anxious to give the hotel the exact number to attend this banquet in due time they will be able to make necessary preparations. A real treat in the way of banquet has been arranged by the state director of agriculture to gather with the committees on entertainment and publicity. Only have they furnished us what everything that would appeal to our appetite, but they have arranged for a real program. Instance they have made arrangements for some of the best hustlers and most brilliant speakers. The following will give you a list of some of those to speak at the banquet: James Milla, Teastmier; James Foley, Poet Lecturer; C. C. Teague, Address; Geo. Gray, Address; C. S. Whitam, Address; Madain Manuela V. Burrow, Operatic Selections; Elmo Heldt, Song Leader. If you expect to attend the banquet please notify the office of the horticultural commissioner in advance and a ticket will be served for you. We are anxious to find out the exact number that expect to attend, therefore, our committee must know by Wednesday noon. Hay In Anselm RE-GROUP FORCES IN RUHR DISTRICTION PARIS, Dec. 4.—General I Goutte, commander-in-chief of the Franco-Belgian occupational forces, today began re-grouping military forces in the Ruhr to minish contact between the soldiers and civilian population, foreign office stated. This military movement is supposed to have resulted from recent agreements signed between the occupational forces and German mine and factory owners. Franch officials said they were anxious to restore normal conditions in the Ruhr and to remove all causes of conflict. 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, December 4, 1923 SEEKS PIPE LINE RIG nt Organization of House of Congr INVENTION ILL OPEN HURSDAY Session of Fruit flowers and Farmers field in Santa Ana By A. A. BROCK co Horticultural Commis- World's Trade Is Shifting to Pacific SHANGHAI, Dec. 4—Speaking at a dinner tendered him by the American C. of C., Capt. Robert Dollar, veteran shipping man, told the chamber the world's trade center is shifting from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and the possibilities of future trade in the Pacific is beyond the wildest expectations. He strongly advocated an English-speaking union as preventative of war. OPENING OF LAND BANK NAME YOUNG PRESIDENT OF KIWANIS A. B. McCord Elected To Office of District Trustee Putting President A. B. McCord into the office of district trustee ROMANCE OF W. G. HIS WIFE CR OPENING OF LAND BANK DELAYED It is unlikely that a branch Federal Land Bank will be established in Orange County until Los Angeles has such a branch, according to Joe Fiscus, prominent rancher. Plans for a branch of the Berkeley institution in the metropolis now are shaping. Once it is established, branches in Orange County and other counties south of the Tehachapi are likely. Some thirty such branches in the State are contemplated. The land bank aids merchants as well as ranchers, Fiscus showed. For example, a prominent San Francisco merchant who had $300,000 in bills out, had these bills insured and then was able to borrow approximately $100,000 in gold bonds from the Federal Reserve Bank thru the land bank. The bonds later were sold and the actual cash obtained. Fiscus finally had planned to purchase $12,500 worth of stock in the proposed Orange County branch in Santa Ana, but is not inclined to put any money into branch at Los Angeles, even if asked to. The Capital Finance Corporation is the concern back of the proposed local bank. Fiscus and other ranchers regard the Government's methods and requirements as ultra-conservative. Due consideration is not given ranchers, in their opinion, in the matter of valuations. Many of the citrus groves are valued at $4,000 or $5,000 per acre, or even higher, and loans to nothing like that amount could be obtained of the Government. LEWIS P. SMITH, 62, DIES LAST EVENING Lewis P. Smith, 62, prominent away OF KIWANIS A. B. McCord Elected To Office of District Trustee Putting President A. B. McCord into the office of district trustee the Kiwanians, at their luncheon meeting today in the Elks' Clubhouse, elected the following officers: President, Roscoe B. Young; vice-president, Joe Clayes; treasurer, E. Zitzmann; directors, E. C. Rundstrom, Frank N. Gibbs, Homer P. Ames, Fritz Yungbluth, William T. Walop, William Falkenstein and Charles H. Mann. There were 10 other candidates for directors besides these seven, and the vote in some instances was close. The race for president and district trustee also was participated in by several candidates. Harry I. Horn remained secretary and no vote on that office was taken. It was announced that no meetings would be held on Christmas or New Year's Day, both of which fall on a Tuesday, but the local club would join the Santa Ana Club on Dec. 26 and the La-Habra club on Jan. 3. Dr. John Brastad was elected to membership. There was no speaker or entertainment. APPEAL TAX CASE SACRAMENTO, Dec. 4. — The suit of the state in the case of Henrietta Watkins estate to determine whether federal estate taxes should be deducted before the state tax is computed, will be carried to the U.S. supreme court, it was announced today by Ralph Smith, state inheritance tax attorney. Loss of the suit would cost the state more than $1,000,000. Smith said. PLAN BIG TIME "LADIES NIGHT" Heber Winder, governor-elect of the California-Nevada district of Kiwanis International, is expected to come to Anaheim from his home in Riverside Dec. 10, to attend the annual ladies' night of the local club at the Elks' clubhouse. President A. B. McCord also announced today that an interesting entertainment would be given after the dinner, which will be served at 6:30 and before the dance. A midnight auto ride tragically early today when car skidded from the highway Telegraph Road, collided with telephone pole and resulted in death of Lon S. Vanbure Whittier high school boy. Jess Melton, another W high school boy and a friend young Vanburen, may die injuries he received in the dent, according to doctors at Mercy Hospital in Los Angeles where he was taken. Both were broken. Jack Vanburen, 24, older therof of the boy killed, was third occupant of the car LEWIS P. SMITH, 62, DIES LAST EVENING Lewis P. Smith, 62, prominent man of Anaheim, passed away last evening at the family home, 308 E. Chartres st. He had lived in Anaheim a number of years, and is well known. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Agnes D. Smith, three daughters, Miss Mary Smith, Mrs. Leola Belt and Mrs. Catherine Deakins, all of Anaheim; three sons, Oliver P. Smith, who is connected with the Los Angeles postoffice; Lewis P. Smith and Henry Smith, of Anaheim. Numerous relatives live in Watsonville and Mendocino county, but it is thought they will be unable to come to the services. STORM PREDICTED PORTLAND, Dec. 4.—One of the most severe storms of the early winter season was predicted today in warnings sent out by the district office of the weather bureau here to all north Pacific coast stations. Wires north of Victoria and Vancouver, B. C., were reported down, due to heavy gales which swept the coast last night and early today. A 52-mile gale was recorded at Tatoosh Island on the Washington coast. CHINESE BANDITS HOLDING ENGINEER PEKING, Dec. 4.—A report reaching here this afternoon said the chief engineer of the Shantung railroad had been taken prisoner by brigands. Golden Bros. circus zoo and riding academy, located half-mile from Broadway on S. West, is now open every day to the public. "LADIES NIGHT" Heber Winder, governor-elect of the California-Nevada district of Kiwis International, is expected to come to Anaheim from his home in Riverside Dec. 10, to attend the annual ladies' night of the local club at the Elks' clubhouse. President A. B. McCord also announced today that an interesting entertainment would be given after the dinner, which will be served at 6:30, and before the dance. Dale R King of Fullerton, heuttenant-governor elect of the district, will be one of the speakers. Santa Ana Kiwanians will be guests. A big crowd of members of Kiwanials clubs is expected to be present. SHOP MARTY K. OF C. MEETING WEDNESDAY NIGHT The regular meeting of the K. of C. will be held on Wednesday evening, Dec. 5, at 8 o'clock. Several prominent speakers will be present and a very interesting musical program will be given by Santa Ana council. All old-time members have agreed to be present. It is very much desired that there be a 100 per cent attendance. DEMENTED GIRL TAKEN OFF TRAIN Lilly Montford, a girl picked up by Fullerton police while "beating" her way on a freight train, was found to be demented, and was taken to the county hospital this morning, according to a report at the police station. The girl was discovered when the police were making their usual search for "hoboes" in the Santa Fe yards. CAR KILLS WOMAN VISALIA, Dec. 4.—Mrs. Mary Melvina Runyon, 55, of Exeter, near here, was instantly killed last night by an auto driven by G. C. Miller of Fresno, as she started to cross the highway. A coroner's jury exonerated Miller when testimony indicated Mrs. Runyon became confused and ran in front of the machine. PROTECT GENERAL FROM BOMB P PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4. ceil of a letter threaten bomb General Joseph Haller mander-in-chief of the army Poland, visiting as a guest the American Legion, has on a special guard of 15 detainees to be assigned to him during stay in this city. The Polish commander wielded here yesterday by the clans of the Legion and civilials. The threatening letter cording to the police, was read in New York and turned to authorities here. ENGINEER KILL KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. 4.-T. M. Brown of Dunlake, engineer of a So.Pac.train, was killed; C.C.Renman, seriously injured,and Lilly, conductor,slightly ill when a pickup train at backed into a work train heavy fog last night. MINERS TO MEMBER INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 4. Lewis president,today a call for the biennial convoy of the United Mine Work America,to meet here Jan. The call went to all locations in America. ANAHEIM aler UNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS WOLD 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. 83 RIGHT OF WAY Congress for 68th Session ROMANCE OF W. G. McADOO'S SON AND HIS WIFE CRASHES AFTER TEN YEARS CONDUIT TO LAMIRADA TANK FARM Move Taken to Indicate Confidence of Company In Prospects Here Showing its confidence in the prospective development of a new Mrs. Ethel Preston McCormick McAdoo. OY KILLED IN MIDNIGHT AUTO RIDE A midnight auto ride ended tragically early today when the skidded from the highway on a graph Road, collided with a phone pole and resulted in death of Lon S. Vanburen, 18, Whitte high school boy. Less Melton, another Whittier high school boy and a friend of Lon Vanburen, may die from injuries he received in the accident, according to doctors at the Mary Hospital in Los Angeles, where he was taken. Both legs were broken. Jack Vanburen, 24, older brother of the boy killed, was the third occupant of the car. He CREAGER MINISTER TO MEXICO, RUMOR WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—R. B. Creager of Texas, probably will be the new American ambassador to Mexico, it was learned in authoritative quarters here today. Creager is a house guest of President Coolidge at the executive mansion. He has been in conference with Secretary of State Hughes and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Rep., Massachusetts, member of the Senate committee on foreign relations, and it is understood that the nomination for the post will go to the Senate soon after the new treaties with Mexico are ratified by the Senate. How soon this will be is problematical. AID COMMISSION EXPENDS $2835 The Orange county aid commission, in a report for November filed in superior court today, shows that $2835.50 was expended for aid to indigent persons in the county during the past month. Aid was given to 334 county indigents and allowances amounting to $1064 was extended to 103 children from the state orphans' aid fund. Warrants were approved as follows: blind pensions, $12.50; burials, $154; merchandise, $1.026.89; nursing, $88; miscellaneous. Move Taken to Indicate Confidence of Company In Prospects Here Showing its confidence in the prospective development of a new oil field in or near Anaheim, the Standard Oil Co. is trying to purchase rights-of-way along the Southern Pacific tracks from this city to the La Mirada vicinity where its tank farm is located. Most of the ranchers west of the city, whose ranches border on the So. Pac. right of way, have been approached. Some owners have flatly refused under any circumstances to grant a permanent right of way, while others have not been satisfied with the terms offered. One of the ranchers who accepted is said to be Mrs. Edna H. Bobst of Lineclin-ave. She could not be reached today and the terms could not be learned. J. H. Ritchie and S. K. Day were among the ranchers who refused to sell. Mrs. Day said they had been offered $65 for the right of way across one corner of the ranch. Ritchie was offered $120 for a longer piece. The Standard wants a right-of-way a rod wide parallel and immediately adjointing the Son Pac. freight spur right of way. FURTHER QUIZ OF FALL'S FINANCES WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—The senate public lands committee investigating the leasing by ex-secretary of the interior Fall of the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve to the Sinclair oil interests, today delved further into Fall's private life and personal financial transactions. Harry F. Sinclair, New York magnate, who obtained the lease, was called to the stand to explain the shipment to Fall of blooded livestock in February 1922. Sinclair testified that in January 1922, he visited Fall's ranch in Three Rivers, N. M., and suggested to the former secretary that he needed some milk cows. Buy In Anaheim VAIL BUYS CORNER Thomas J. Vall has purchased the southwest corner of Olive and Wilhelmina streets through the Simpson Realty Co. There is a 6-room house on the rear of the lot. He will improve the front EXPENDS $2835 The Orange county aid commission, in a report for November filed in superior court today, shows that $2835.50 was expenditure for aid to indigent persons in the county during the past month. Aid was given to 334 county indigents and allowances amounting to $1064 was extended to 103 children from the state orphans' aid fund. Warrants were approved as follows: blind pensions, $12.50; burials, $154; merchandise, $1.026.89; nursing, $88; miscellaneous, $8.75; orphan's aid, $1064; rents, $351; transportation, $110.36, and cash, $20. FIREMEN WEAR SMOKE HELMETS LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4. — Donning smoke helmets and battling holes in the sidewalk, firemen early today descended into the basement and stock room of the Weatherby-Kayser Shoe Co. store at Fourth and Broadway, in the heart of the downtown business district, and extinguished a dangerous fire after damage estimated at more than $15,000 had been done by the blaze, water and smoke. BANDITS OBTAIN $50,000 WHISKEY BROWNSVILLE, Pa., Dec. 4. — Eight bandits, traveling in three motor trucks, today overpowered three guards, one an internal revenue agent, in the Vandergrift Distilling Co.'s plant at Centerville, seven miles from here, handcuffed them together, locked them in an office in the building and escaped with 17 barrels of bonded whiskey valued at $50,000. ABANDON OFFICE SACRAMENTO, Dec. 4. — Will C. Wood, state superintendent of public instruction, today announced abandonment of the central business office of the state division of normal and special schools, stating that he was compelled to take such action as a result of Governor Richardson's cuts in the department's budget. The division was headed by A.R. Heron, deputy director of education. PROTECT GENERAL FROM BOMB PLOT PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4. — Reout of a letter threatening to bomb General Joseph Haller, commander-in-chief of the army of land, visiting here as guest of American Legion, has caused special guard of 15 detectives to be assigned to him during his stay in this city. The Polish commander was reeled here yesterday by the officials of the Legion and civic offices. The threatening lotter, according to the police, was received in New York and turned over authorities here. ENGINEER KILLED KLAMATH FALLS, Ore., Dec. 4. — T.M. Brown of Dunsmuir, iff., engineer of a So.Pac. work in, was killed; C.C. Reno, fireman, seriously injured, and J.R.y., conductor, slightly injured on a pickup train at Kirkwood into a work train in aavy fog last night. MINERS TO MEET INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 4. — John Lewis, president, today issued call for the biennial convention of the United Mine Workers of America, to meet here Jan. 22. The call went to all local unions in America. VAIL BUYS CORNER Thomas J. Vail has purchased the southwest corner of Olive and Wilhelmina streets through the Simpson Realty Co. There is a 5-room house on the rear of the lot. He will improve the front with a duplex. Vail is attached to the city electrical department coming here recently from Riverside, where he held a similar position for 17 years with the electrical department of that city. FORD OPPOSED TO BY. CONSOLIDATION WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. — Henry Ford is opposed to the tentative plan of the interstate commerce commission to consolidate his railroad, the Detroit, Toledo and Fronton, with the Pere Marquette, or any other consolidation plan that would "lessen the efficiency of our service." E.G.Liebold, vice-president of the Ford road, and secretary of the Detroit auto magnate, told the commission today. 18 MORE DAYS TOR XMAS SHOPPING