oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-11

GROWTH OF AN HEIM 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 tonight and Weenesday with moderate temperature. AMERICA JOINS Plan Boulevard Paralleling S CUT SEVERAL MILES FROM L. A. TRIP Important Road Projects Before C. of C. And Planning Committee Report Capt. Hobson Lost In Mountains LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11. Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson, hero of the Merrimac during the Spanish-American war, and Capt. Jesse Hunter today were reported lost in the mountains northeast of here, while their two small sons, for whom the two men had gone in search, were safe at their homes after being lost in the same region where their fathers are now believed to have lost their way. Capt. Hobson was thought to be in the Tujunga region, near which a dangerous brush fire is raging, and fears were felt for his safety. Captain Hunter was believed to be somewhere in the Arroyo Seco. XMAS LIQUOR TAKES LIVE OF MANY Yuletide Bowl Prom Death For Thousand Thruout Country (Copyright 1923 by L. N. NEW YORK, Dec. 11.) Important Road Projects Before C. of C. And Planning Committee Plans for a direct boulevard paralleling the So. Pac. from Anaheim to Los Angeles, touching Buena Park and passing through Norwalk, appeared nearer realization today when Secretary George W. Reid of the C. of C. announced that he hoped to get together shortly the good roads committee, the regional planning committee and a prominent Norwalk property owner who has taken a leading part in the project. The new road would strike the So. Pac. at West Anaheim and it would make the distance to the county line approximately 11.36 miles. The cut in the distance to the metropolis would be accomplished from the county line on. The Los Angeles Planning Commission is strongly in favor of the scheme and has obtained all the rights-of-way to the county line, according to Reid. The good roads committee of the chamber and the regional planning committee of the Associated Chambers also will meet in the near future, according to Reid, to act on the plan to extend North Lemon-st thru to Fullerton to connect with Harvard avenue. Most of the rights-of-way have been obtained and both cities and their chambers of commerce are backing the improvement. As Secretary Reid pointed out today, the increase in property values should more than compensate property owners for the land needed over for rights-of-way. Only a slight lag is necessary to connect the thorofares of the two cities. One of the problems that would arise would be where to dispose of Mexicans and others now occupying part of the territory near Anaheim thru which North Lemon-st extended would pass. The Anahela chambers committee consists of Messrs Wallop, Durfee, Johnston and Camp. HOLD INQUESTS IN 2 AUTO TRAGEDIES CONGRESS HOTEL, CHICAGO, Dec. 11. — Wilbert Robinson, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, announced to those assembled at the major league meeting today that he had offered $275,000 for the services of Roger Hornsby, star infielder of the St. Louis Cardinals and that his proposition had been turned down by the Cardinal owners. The price in question was the largest ever quoted on the services of a ball player, the Yankees having paid slightly more than half as much when they obtained Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox. "No money can tempt me as far as Hornsby is concerned," said Sam Badon, president of the Cardinals, in confirming Robinson's statement. "Any time we let Roger get away they will have to give us players and plenty of good ones at that. As far as I am concerned Hornsby belongs to St. Louis and will continue with us indefinitely." The long awaited conference between Miller Huggins and Frank Chance, respective managers of the Yanks and the White Sox, occurred today but nothing came of it. The alleged prospect of the transfer of Eddie Collins was not even discussed, according to the rival managers. Huggins merely contenting himself with an attempt to wean a right hand hitting outfielder from the Sox. He is said to have mentioned whom the two men had gone in search, were safe at their homes after being lost in the same region where their fathers are now believed to have lost their way. Capt. Hobson was thought to be in the Tujunga region, near which a dangerous brush fire is raging, and fears were felt for his safety. Captain Huaver was believed to be somewhere in the Arroyo Seco. TURNS DOWN $275,000 FOR HORNSBY Yuletide Bowl Proposal Death For Thousands Thruout Country (Copyright 1923 by L. N. NEW YORK, Dec. 11.)—Runs, the season of provocation, holds promise of death hundreds throut the United States. Death hurks in the York bowl, filled with "impressive liquors, synthetic gins, ethereal beer, plain old moonshine and dozens of varieties of home wine and deadly products of tequila and conscienceless distillation." Reports from coroners, and health departments of the principal cities throughout United States, compiled by the international News service, that, to date, "bad booze" cost 2,165 deaths. Two big occasions for the leger—Christmas and Year's—are just ahead and coroners and ambulance medics over the land are getting ready for the rush. Philadelphia reported deaths attributable directly to poison run. The coroners this figure is "conservative," other 400 deaths, the coroners ports, were due to alcoholism contributing cause in pneumonia and similar deaths induced bad booze. New York City has had deaths already this year as pared with 290 for all of 1922 Chicago, Health Commission Herman N. Bundsen civil quor with 285, tabulated to Whiskey 220; ether beer 45; 7; others 12, and wine none. Detroit had 115 deaths; Cleveland 90; Pittsburgh 63; Buffalo 49; Portland and Des Moines 30, according their police and health department records. Others reports were: Seattle St. Louis 18; Washington 18; Angels 1N; Denver 16; Francisco 13; Knoxville 5; lanta 5; Birmingham 4; All 4; Nashville 2; Norfolk 2. In addition estimates for were 400; Iowa 100; Colorado 75. One of the problems that would arise would be where to dispose of Mexicans and others row occupying part of the territory near Anaheim thru which North Lemon-st extended would pass. The Anaheim chambers committee consists or Messrs Wallop, Durfee, Johnston and Camp. HOLD INQUESTS IN 2 AUTO TRAGEDIES Inquests into the deaths of two auto accident victims are in progress this afternoon at the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell. Inquiry into the death of R. K. Townsend of Electra, Texas, who was instantly killed at Lincoln and Euclid-aves yesterday morning, opened at 2:00 o'clock. Coroner Charles D. Brown presiding. A coroner's jury, sitting at 2:30 p.m., is also investigating the death of Delbert Wolf, who died at the Anaheim Sanitarium from internal injuries suffered in an auto accident near the County Hospital last Wednesday. Wolf's parents were intercepted at Dodge City, Kansas, while on the way to Anaheim and the father informed of the death. The body will be conveyed to Milwaukee, Eugene Douglas of Santa Ana, a cousin, accompanying it. Dave Townsend, who suffered a fractured skull and other injuries, will recover, according to report from the Anaheim S. today. J. B. Townsend and W. R. Winters, the latter of Huntington Beach, also are improving. Buy In Anaheim RADICAL CHANGE THRU AMENDMENT WASHINGTON, Dec. 11. Direct elections of the president and vice-president was proposed today in a constitutional amendment introduced in the Senate by Senator Norris, Rep., of Nebraska. The amendment would also move ahead the convening of Congress to the first Monday in January, following November elections. The long awaited conference between Miller Huggins and Frank Chance, respective managers of the Yanks and the White Sox, occurred today but nothing came of it. The alleged prospect of the transfer of Eddie Collins was not even discussed, according to the rival managers. Huggins merely contenting himself with an attempt to wean a right-handed outfielder from the Sox. He is said to have mentioned the name of Johnny Mestil, but Chance declined to discuss on this basis and offered Eich by way of compromise. The latter is said to have been acceptable to Huggins, but Chance refused to part with the player unless the Yankees included Wally Schang, first string catcher, in the deal. This suggestion broke up the meeting. Shop Early U. S. WITHDRAWAL FROM HAITI ASKED WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—Senator King, Dem., Utah, today introduced a resolution in the Senate demanding immediate withdrawal of all American troops from Haiti. He said he would submit a similar resolution for San Domingo unless the state department ordered withdrawal of U. S. troops from there. DENTAL CLINIC WEDNESDAY NITE Another dental clinic meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the council room in the city hall. Dr. Hoogeboon of Pasadena, will be present to discuss further plans for establishing the Venus in Anaheim. All dentists, school and city officials of Anaheim are urgently invited, and anyone else in the city interested in the clinic. HERON APPOINTED SACRAMENTO, Dec. 11.—Appointment of A. R. Heron, former deputy director of education, assistant state superintendent of public instruction, was announced today by Will C. Wood, director of the state department of education. Others reports were: Seattle St. Louis 18; Washington 18; Angels 1N; Denver 16; Francisco 13; Knoxville 5; lanta 5; Birmingham 4; Albany 4; Nashville 2; Norfolk 2. In addition estimates for were 400; Iowa 100; Colorado 75; Indiana 52; Wyoming 53; New Mexico 3. In the 19 counties forming Syracuse enforcement district New York, there have been deaths and 100 hospital cases. In New York last year applimate 7,300 alcoholics were to hospitals for treatment. Urses will be higher this year, cording to the health department. Most victims who came our hospitals are "never the same" according to Francis J. Geerupintendent of the psychiatric hospital at Chicago. "Practically all cases are type known as moonshine polling," he said. "The effect is not profound and more often fatal and survivors commonly shile mental deterioration after a spree." Today the country faces a flurry of liquor. At least 30 boats in the "from armada" off the seay coast and thousands of pails and quarts are run-in by snail craft every night. Some idea of the amount booze off the Atlantic shore shown by the following: Zeehund, schoenier of 105 t registry, was captured with cargo estimated at be worth $M 000. Of the 26 boats in the rum fleet one of which has a registry of 6599 tons, another 3,798 tons at a third 2,050 tons. These they have a tonnage 119 times as great as the Zeehund and there are other boats in the fleet and in coming lily. Thousands of gallons are coming over the Canadian border Nine dry agents are trying to get the flow into New York state. (Continued on page five) FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS & ERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, December 11, 1923 OINS REPARATIONS Heling So. Pacific Ry. Direct From An MAS LIQUOR TAKES LIVES OF MANY Same Bonus Bill Is Re-Introduced WASHINGTON, Dec. 11. The bonus fight was reopened in the Senate this afternoon, when Senator Charles Curtis, Rep., Kansas, introduced the same adjusted compensation bill that was passed by Congress last year and vetoed by President Harding. The measure was referred to the Senate finance committee without debate. It provides bonus payments of $1 a day for service at home and $1.25 a day for service abroad after the first 60 days of service. STRAY HORSE HIT BY TWO MOTORS Nearly Results in Fatal Accident on Lincoln-Ave. Near Cypress HOME ROBRED OF MANY Uleptide Bowl Promises Death For Thousands Thruout Country Copyright 1923 by L. N. S.) NEW YORK, Dec. 11.—Christians the season of proverbial sorrow holds promise of death for dreds throut the United States. Death lurks in the Voletide I, filled with "imported" corps, synthetic gins, etherized plain old moonshine and the ensis of varieties of home brews deadly products of the amnesiac and conscienceless distillers wolves. Reports from coroners, police health departments of 22 of principal cities throut the United States, compiled by the International News service, show to date, "bad booze" caused 55 deaths. While this figure is applicable to entire United States, it was that fusel oil, ether, wood oil, and other ingredients of liquor have claimed thousands of other victims—at a conative estimate, 10,000. Big occasions for the booter—Christians and New York City has had 403 as already this year as compared with 290 for all of 1922. In Health, Commissioner N. Bundsen crelits himself with 285, tabulated thus: koye 220; ether boer 45; gin hers 13, and wine none. Croft had 115 deaths; Cleveland 90; Pittsburgh 67; Kansas 85; Buffalo 49; Portland 35; Dos Moines 30, according to police and health department records. Reports were: Seattle 22; Louis 18; Washington 18; Los Angeles 1N; Denver 16; San Francisco 13; Knoxville 5; Atchison 4; Albany shville 2; Norfolk 2. Addition estimates for Ohio 400; Iowa 100; Colorado 100. HOME ROBBED WHEN FAMILY IS ABSENT The home of L. E. Schwager, 512 Northstet, was burglarized last night about 5 clock while the family was taking home some neighbors who had been paying a visit. The residence was entered thru a screen door, and articles taken valued at more than $100. The following list of articles was reported missing. Two pairs of trousers, a pair of shoes, two silk shirts, silk kimona, wool dress, silk night gown and miscellaneous wearing apparel, pearl broach, gold cuff links, lavaler, two children's bracelets, ornamental comb, etc.; and a 25 calibre automatic. Buy In Anaheim SENATE CONFIRMS FRANK B. KELLOGG WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—The first step in the confirmation by the senate of the nomination of former Senator Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota, as U.S. ambassador to Great Britain, was taken today when the appointment was formally approved by the senate relations committee. The committee also voted favorably on the nomination of Henry P. Fletcher, present ambassador to Belgium, to serve at the same time as nominee to Luxembourg. A long objection to the appointment of Kellogg was raised by Senator Shipstead (Farmer-Labor) of Minnesota, who defeated Kellogg in the senatorial race. Shipstead, by his objection, gave notice he would oppose Kellogg's appointment when the full senate is asked of confirm it. MOTORS Nearly Results in Fatal Accident on Lincoln-Ave. Near Cypress A stray horse nearly caused a serious accident last evening on Lincoln-ave. just east of Cypress school when it got in the way of two cars, one going east and the other west. The horse was struck by one car and leaping over the top of the hoof, knocked the fancy radiator cap off, sending it thrue the windshield between the driver and the one sitting in the front seat with him. The hoof of the car was damaged. The horse's leg was broken and car coming from the other direction, the top of the car being badly damaged. The hoose's leg was broken and a passerby shot him. It took five shots to finish him. No one was injured. WIFE SUES LOCAL REAL ESTATE MAN Charges of infidelity were hurled at Roscoe Sawyer, Anahiem real estate man, in a complaint by his wife for divorce, on file yesterday in the superior court. Claiming that they separated once before their final break because her husband was, she alleged, untrue to her Mrs. Beatrice Sawyer, the wife, stated that a reconciliation was effected on the promise of Sawyer to mend his ways. He failed to keep the asserted promise, she charged. The Sawyers married in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1901, and separated in September, 1922. They have three children, two of them being minors, for the support of whom the wife asks a "suitable sum." She claims that Sawyer has extensive property interests and cash. Attorney O. A. Jacobs appears as counsel for the plaintiff. BRITISH CABINET DECIDES POLICY By DAVID M. CHURCH (L.N. S. Staff Correspondent) LONDON, Dec. 11.—The British cabinet not today to decide the future course of Premier Stanley Baldwin and his Tory government. When the session began, it was voted thanks to Arthur Cohen of the Box, who presented the clauses for use of the clauses for each successor president will be inscribed it. President McCord and the meeting of district goers The committee also voted favorably on the nomination of Henry P. Fletcher, present ambassador to Belgium, to serve at the same time as nominee to Luxembourg. A long objection to the appointment of Kellogg was raised by Senator Shipstead (Farmer-Labor) of Minnesota, who defeated Kellogg in the senatorial race. Shipstead, by his objection, gave notice he would oppose Kellogg's appointment when the full Senate is asked to confirm it. Huy In Anaheim REVEAL PLOT TO SLAY DRY AGENT LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11. — S. M. Smith, said to be one of the most active bootleggers in Los Angeles, was grilled by deputy sheriffs today on information that he has boasted of a plot in which George Contreras, head of the district attorney's dry force, was marked for death. The information concerning the plot to kill the dry chief, is said to have been furnished by George Wilson, arrested in Riverside yesterday. Smith said he knew of no plot to kill Contreras, but the deputies who questioned him declared they were inclined to believe Wilson's story. POSTPONE REALTY BOARD BANQUET The annual banquet of the Anaheim reality board has been postponed from Dec. 20, to possibly Jan. 17, on account of conflicting dates. The state association meeting is on Dec. 20, and the state board president, H. P. Barber, who had promised to attend the local meeting, would be unable to come at that time. Definite announcement of the event will be made later. NOTHING TO IT DES MOINES, Dec. 11. — "The entire matter is not worthy of a discussion," Secretary Henry C. Wallace said upon arrival here this afternoon, in commenting upon news dispatches stating President Coslidge and Wallace were on the verge of a break, BRITISH CABINET DECIDES POLICY By DAVID M. CHURCH (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) LONDON, Dec. 11. — The British cabinet met today to lecide the future course of Premier Stanley Baldwin and his Tory government. When the session began, it was expected that the ministers would decide that Premier Baldwin should remain in his post until the new parliament assembles on January 8, despite the opposition of some members of the cabinet. Some ministers urged the premier to quit at once, pointing out that the Tory government would be at the mercy of the laborites and liberals when parliament inacts. It was reported that some of the war ministers threatened to resign if the premier decided to carry on. The Rothermere and Beaverbrook newspapers—the most powerful chain of papers in Great Britain—are demanding the resignation of the premier. Former premiers David Lloyd George and H. H. Asquith held a conference to determine the future policy of the tiberut party. It was reported that Asquith was inclined to have the liberals support a new Tory government if former premier A. J. Balfour were appointed to Baldwin's post, and Austen Chamberlin were given a portfolio in the cabinet. EXONERATE BROKER NEW YORK, Dec. 11 — Charles Webb, Wall Street broker, was today exonerated of having used fraud or undue influence, through which it was alleged, his 40-year-old bride, Mrs. Gertrude Emily Gorman Webb, was prevailed upon to will him her entire estate valued at approximately $2,500,000. Surrogate James Foley directed a jury to return a verdict in favor of Webb. He, however, reserved decision on whether Mrs. Webb's will would be probated. RE IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY PROGRESS OF 'ANAHEIM, AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,418,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 27TH YEAR—NO. 88 CONFERENCE from Anaheim to Los Angeles TELEPATHIC MARCONI SEEKS TO AID IN SOLUTION OF CRIME MYSTERIES U. S. EXPERTS TO COMBINE WITH ALLIES Official Announcement Of Sanction Made at White House Today Konradi Leither. Konradi Leither known in Europe as the "Marconi of telepathy," is making special experiments with hypnotic and telepathic powers and hopes to aid American police in the solution of crime mysteries. KIWANIS LADIES NIGHT GREAT SOCIAL SUCCESS Kiwanis meeting today was chiefly given over to recounting the success of last night's show, in voting thanks to the ladies assisting in the program and to the several committees responsible for arrangements. D. Jessurun spoke briefly of his belief that the success of the event was due to co-operation. He is convinced that people today are working together as never before, and upon co-operation depends the success of the government and progress of the nation. Only through holding together may the bolshevist forces now at work in the country be combatted, he opines. Mr. Jessurun emphatically urged every Kiwanian to secure a copy of the U.S. constitution and to study it until he became familiar with every clause. He also desires the club to go on record as standing behind the remarkable document, C. C. Smith, suppt. of schools, invited Mr. Jessurun to make the same talk before the schools at his convenience. A vote of thanks was accorded Arthur Cohen of the Jewel box, who presented the club with gong for use of the chairman, the names of each succeeding president will be inscribed upon President McCord announced the meeting of district governors. Oswald Hardin as the Swedish chef made names for themselves as actors. The musical program was contributed by the Kiwanis orchestra, New York male quartet and by Mrs. Walter Ross, who sang "Song of the Soul," "My Dear" and Tostil's "Goodbye"; M. Eugene Durfee "At Dawning" and a parody on "Marcheta," and R. Taylor "Bandolero," "Invictus," "Give a Man a Horse He Can Ride" and "Three for Jack." FIND BODY IN BURNED HOUSE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11.—The charred body declared to be A. E. Jacobs, was found today in the smouldering ruins of his home in West 87th street. The fire is believed to have started from a can of oil paint. The theory that Jacobs was murdered was exploded when a sum of money thought to have been stolen, was found in a billfold on the burned man's body. It was considered miraculous the money was not burned. BILL WOULD WIPE OUT SHIPPING BD. WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—The U.S. shipping board would be wiped out under a bill introduced WITH ALLIES Official Announcement Of Sanction Made at White House Today WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—American experts will co-operate with the economic authorities of other countries, notably French and British, in an effort to find a solution for the reparations problem. Official announcement was made at the White House this afternoon that the government has given its sanction to Americans sitting with the French and British. The Americans who will participate in the understanding will do so under the auspices of the allied reparations commission, but they will not be official representatives of the United States. They will take part as private citizens, with the approval of their government. Today's announcement follows an interchange of communications between Secretary of State Hughes, Prefer Baldwin of Great Britain and Premier Poincare of France—and the present of the United States to allow its citizens to participate in the attempted settlement, was won only after the French premier had receded materially from the obstinate stand he had previously assumed with regard to the so-called Hughes plan of an impartial and complete investigation into Germany's capacity to pay. Shop Early MOTOR CAVES IN SIDE OF HOUSE The Bungalow Electric building at Los Angeles and Water-sta, was run into last night about 10 o'clock by an unknown car, the occupants of which escaped before they were detected, or anyone had obtained their number. A neighbor woman heard the crash but did not minutely investigate, noting only that it was a large car. The front wall was caved in. No definite estimate could be made of damage today, but it may amount to $200 or more. Shop Early OPTION EXPIRES The Gold Seal Oil Co., of Los Angeles, which had an option for leasing the corner at S. Los Angeles and Broadway from Mrs. L. MAS SHOPPING milar with every clause. He also desires the club to go on record as standing behind the remarkable document, C. C. Smith, supt. of schools, invited Mr. Jessurum to make the same talk before the schools at his convenience. A vote of thanks was accorded Arthur Cohen of the Jewel box, who presented the club with gong for use of the chairman. The names of each succeeding president will be inscribed upon President McCord announced the meeting of district governors in Riverside, Friday evening, Dec. 14, at which Heber Winder will contribute an address. All Kiwanians were urged to attend. The meeting falling regularly on Tuesday, Dec. 25, will be postponed until Dec. 26, when the club will meet with the Santa Ana Kiwanians. On the following week, luncheon will be enjoyed with the La Habra club Thursday noon, instead of Tuesday. Last night's banquet was one of the most successful affairs of the kind ever held in Anaheim, nearly 300 men and women, including about 120 Santa Ana Kiwanians and their wives, made up the colorful assemblage. There wasn't a dull moment from the time they gathered at 7 p.m. till they dispersed at a late hour. The feature of the show was a mock meeting of the board of directors in which L. P. Knott as the colored waiter and MAS SHOPPING believed to have started from a can of oil paint. The theory that Jacobs was murdered was exploded when a sum of money thought to have been stolen, was found in a billfold on the burned man's body. It was considered miraculous the money was not burned. BILL WOULD WIPE OUT SHIPPING BD. WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—The U. S. shipping board would be wiped out under a bill introduced in the Senate this afternoon by Senator King, Dem., of Utah, which would transfer the "powers, duties and assets" of the shipping board and the Emergency Fleet Corp. to the department of commerce. BOARD TO TELL OF SALARY INCREASE WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—Senate progressives, headed by Senator Howell of Nebraska, will oppose confirmation of appointment of Louis J. Pettyjohn of Dodge City, Kan., as a member of the federal farm loan board until a complete investigation has been made of the board's action in increasing salaries of officials. SLAYER BEFORE SANITY COMMITTEE MILWAUKEE, Dec. 11.—The municipal court here this afternoon appointed a sanity committee of five alienists to examine the reason of E. Ray Tompkins who, according to police, has confessed beheading his wife, burning her skull in a furnace and burying her body in a shallow grave. GOV'T. ON WATCH LONDON, Dec. 11.—An unsuccessful attempt was made today to overthrow the Portuguese government, said a dispatch from Lisbon this evening. The government is taking military precautions. NEW SCHOOL BLDG. This morning a permit was taken out for the new south side grammar school building, to cost $100,000. The building is to be located on E. Maple ave., and the work is to be begun immediately. OPTION EXPIRES The Gold Seal Oil Co., of Los Angeles, which had an option for leasing the corner at S. Los Angeles and Broadway from Mrs. L. E. Miller, allowed the option to lapse, yesterday being the final of ten days of grace allowed. The company had paid the first month's rental of $175 at the time of making the contract; other oil companies are seeking the location, but no agreement has been entered. K. C. AUCTION SALE FOR XMAS FUND The Knights of Columbus will hold an auction sale Wednesday, Dec. 19, at which they hope to raise several hundred dollars, which will be used for Christmas giving. The knights have outlined a wide scope of philanthropic work for the holiday season, which is their custom. ASSURE PAYMENT OF FRENCH DEBT WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—The United States will continue to exert efforts in "every practical manner" to procure the payment of the $4,000,000,000 French war debt; Secretary of the Treasury Mellon declared today in a letter to Senator Borah, Rep., of Idaho. FOOD PRICES UP WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—Retail food prices increased generally throughout the United States during the year ending Nov. 15, the department of labor announced today. The increases ranged from 8 per cent in Chicago to 26 per cent in Atlanta, Dallas, Norfolk and Richmond. Golden Bros. Chrens Zoo and Riding Academy, located half mile from Broadway on South West, is now open every day to the public.