oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-11

Tuesday. December 11, 1923 BIG GROWTH IN LOCAL LIBRARY The report of Miss Elizabeth Calnon, local librarian, for November, was made public today, following the presentation to the library board. It shows a large increase in circulation, especially in fiction, and an even larger increase of reading room attendance over last year. The detail report follows: Circulation— 1922 1923 Adult Fiction ...2230 2954 Juvenile Fiction ...1270 1658 Non-Fiction ...327 426 Magazines, monthly 442 344 Magazines, weekly.. 34 31 4303 5413 Reading Room Attendance— Adult ...1169 1321 Juvenile ...971 972 2140 2293 New books added...103 61 Books mended ...90 71 New cardholders ...93 105 Card renewed ...5 1 Cards withdrawn ...14 9 RETURN SAILSTAD AND GIRL TO WIS. NAPA, Dec. 11—Arrangements were being made today for the return Thursday or Friday to Eau Claire, Wis., of Edward Sailstad and Dorothy Anderson. Sailstad, who is legally dead in Wisconsin, faces charges of arson and grave robbery as a result of the strange hoax thru which he substituted the body of a friend in a burning building for himself and thus left the impression he was dead. In a conference with Sailstad and Miss Anderson, who fled with Sailstad four years ago, District Attorney Robert E. Kennedy promised the pair justice would be tempered with mercy. Arson is the only charge to be pressed. Sheriff and Mrs. William Hagreen will act as guards. Extra-dition papers will be secured in Sacramento, but this will only be a formality, as neither will contest their return. GPU SOME PAGEANT The Road to Ch Anaheim's THE CHRISTMAS MORE COSTLY NEVER FAIL T READY NOW— Silks for Gifts! —A Blouse or Dress length of Silk will be an ideal gift. Note these values. Brocade Crepes $2.50 to $6 yd —Beautiful Brocaded Silk, in the popular street shades. Canton Crepe $3.50 yd. —Pure Silk Canton Crepe of heavy quality, specially priced. In a conference with Sailstad and Miss Anderson, who fled with Sailstad four years ago, District Attorney Robert E. Kennedy promised the pair justice would be tempered with mercy. Arson is the only charge to be pressed. Sheriff and Mrs. William Hagreen will act as guards. Extra-dition papers will be secured in Sacramento, but this will only be a formality, as neither will contest their return. GPH SOME PAGEANT HITS FREE STATE DUBLIN, Dec. 11.—A gruesome pageant organized by the anti-treaty party, with the evident intention of discrediting the Free State government, in which tableaux depicting executions, shootings and other horrors were shown. has caused indignation here. Women were largely responsible for the pageant, and the actors were mostly mere lads. Soldiers wearing the uniforms of the Black and Tans were depleted shooting an aged prizoner, while another tableaux represented a flogging, captioned: "Abolished by England; Revived by the Free State." The culminating horror, as in melodrama, was reserved for the end tableaux. This represented an execution, the condemned man wearing the white cap, with a priest standing by, Bible in hand. FILM EXTRA SUES SULLY FOR ATTACK LOG ANGELES, Dec. 11.—A suit asking $200,000 damages was on file in superior court here today by Yvonne Darcy, 19, a film extra girl, against Granville Sullivan, 23, a brother of the first Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, in which the young actress charges she was attacked by Sully Nov. 14 last, while at his home in Beechwood drive. According to Miss Darcy, she accompanied Sully to his parents' home presumably to meet 'his mother, and that she was overpowered by Sully while he was showing her the house, as his mother or no one else was at home. SUES FOR CALLING STEED 'SPARK PLUG' CARLISLE, Pa., Dec. 11.—Philip Mosecu, of Shippensburg, objects to having his horse referred to as "Spark Plug." He objects to such an extent that he entered suit against two men whom he charged hurled that designation at his steed when he was out riding. Mosecu charged ridicule in a surety case against Jere Keck and Isaac Russell, both of Shippensburg. Canton Crepe $3.50 yd. —Pure Silk Canton Crepe of heavy quality, specially priced. GENUINE Horsman Mama Dolls $2.50 to $6.95 Dozens upon dozens of these lovely dolls have been bought for your selection. STOCKING DOLLS 59c to $2.95 —Bright colored Knitted Dolls and animals in a wide range of sizes and styles. Just the ideal gift for the little folks. Fine Neckwear enjoys a greater vogue than ever this season. Very acceptable, indeed, therefore will be the gift of one of the many captivating pieces that are here. Handkerchiefs have an added attraction this Christmas for the new Hand Like embroidery transforms them into gifts more desirable than ever before. 15c to $1.25 Each "ONYX" SILK HOSIERY $1.00 to $3.50 Pair SUES FOR CALLING STEED 'SPARK PLUG' CARLISLE, Pa., Dec. 11. — Philip Mosecu, of Shippensburg, objects to having his horse referred to as "Spark Plug." He objects to such an extent that he entered suit against two men whom he charged hurled that designation at his steed when he was out riding. Mosecu charged ridicule in a surety case against Jere Keck and Isaac Russell, both of Shippensburg. When the case reached the county court here, Judge Biddle decided no great damage had been done and dismissed it. The costs were divided. NO NEED FOR MORE INTERURBAN LINES WASHINGTON, Dec. 11. — The Interstate commerce commission today denied the application of the Staley system of electrified railways for permission to build about 1,397 miles of railway in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and California. The commission held that public convenience and necessity were not shown to require the construction of the proposed line. LUCKY STRIKE "IT'S TOASTED" Cigarette Toasting the tobacco for LUCKY STRIKE costs a fortune but it saves the flavor. have an added attraction this Christmas for the new Hand Like embroidery transforms them into gifts more desirable than ever before. 15c to $1.25 Each "ONYX" SILK HOSIERY $1.00 to $3.50 Pair —An always acceptable Gift in Hosiery. Here you will find all the wanted shades at various prices. LOVELY HAND BAGS $3.95 up —Bags in the season's favored styles are to be found here in profusion. Pouch and envelope styles, also beaded bags and vanity boxes. FALKENS THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. FALKENSTEIN'S To Christmas Cheer Leads Straight Anaheim's Greatest Gift Store is Ready. Gifts! THE CHRISTMAS STORE IS OVERFLOWING WITH THEM. INEXPENSIVE MORE COSTLY, GIFTS THAT ARE BEAUTIFUL AND PRACTICAL AS WELL NEVER FAIL TO AROUSE KINDLY MEMORIES OF THE GIVER—ALL THE READY NOW—SHOP EARLY! FOR THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON FALKEN READY-TO-WEAR SECTION PRESENTS Beautiful New Brocks FOR DIE and EVEN $44.50 —AN EXTRAORDINARY OFFERING!—Dresses worthy of any occasion— proudly proclaim the fact that they are NOT commonplace dresses but are of rank e entree in a Falkenstein offering. Remarkable dresses from a fashion standpoint at a low price. THE MATERIALS —Are Crepe Romaine, Georgette, Taffetas, Velvey, Brocades. THE COLORS —Are orchid, biege, black, cherry, gold AND A COMPANION OFFERING OF - Luxurious Fur Trimmed Coat $55.00 $69.50 $84.50 $55.00 $69.50 $84.50 $95.00 —Fortune smiles on the woman or miss who has set this week as the time in which she shall select her new Coat for the winter season. THE PRICES BUT FAINTLY INDICATE THE BEAUTY AND WORTH OF THE GARMENTS —Distinguished Furs—Wolf, Squirrel, Fox—set off in fitting manner the new straightline and models. Also Two Groups of Coats $19.50 and $29.50 —Straight line and side fastening styles, in a large range of models, fashioned of Bolivias, Velour Cloths—Most of them Fur trimmed. The colors include Brown, Navy, Taupe and Mixtures. Straight to Falkenstein's ly. Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! INEXPENSIVE GIFTS, AND GIFTS TICAL AS WELL—GIFTS THAT WILL VER—ALL THESE AND MORE ARE The Wee Tot’s Christmas has been well taken thought of. With our Infants’ Section brimming over with friendly gifts—bigger and better assortments of new things than can be seen anywhere else and at lower prices, too. Grown ups are daily reminded that Falkenstein’s can provide everything needed to make a child’s Christmas the perfect joy it ought to be. Comb and Brush Sets—Sweaters, Knitted and Cashimere Sacques— Hand-made Dresses—Coat Hangers—Silk and Wool Carriage Robes—Blankets—Rattles—Baby Books, etc., etc. For Gifts! HAND MADE BLOUSES $5.50 to $6.50 —Of smart and exclusive design, richly trimmed in fine laces and possessing all the rare distinction beauty to be found only where every stitch is made by hand, these sheer white Voile Blouses will be warmly welcomed. Beautiful Silk Blouses $6.95 And Better —In dozens of attractive styles, braided and embroidered models— every wanted color in the collection. If In Doubt-Give Her Gloves! —Always acceptable, always useful, always beautiful, gloves are indeed the ideal gift. If In Doubt-Give Her Gloves! —Always acceptable, always useful, always beautiful, gloves are indeed the ideal gift. —Kid Gauntlet Gloves, $4.50 to $6.75 —Chamoisuede Gauntlets, $2.50 to $3.25 —Long Kid Gloves, $4.50 to $7.00 Boudoir Caps 75¢ and Better —Made of good quality Silks and elaborately trimmed with laces and ribbons. ANAHEIM CALIF.