oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-11

NO DAMAGE TO CITRUS BY FROST LOS ANGELES. Dec. 11.—A check over So. Calif. revealed today that allho growers operated s涩age pots to protect their crops. Citrus fruit was not endangered at any point during the night except near Venturn and Santa Barbara where the temperature dropped to a minimum of 32 degrees. In most sections of the southern part of the state the temperature ranged from 40 to 50 degrees during the coldest period of the night. The only damage to the citrus crop has been the whipping of the fruit trees by the severe wind that has lashed So. Calif. since Friday night. —Buy In Anaheim— FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN SO. AMER. Mrs. A. W. Brown, widow of A. W. Brown, formerly of Anaheim, who died on Nov. 9, in Venezuela, where he was employed as a driller by the British-Controlled Oil Co., arrived in Fullerton Sunday, and is stopping at the home of her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brown, 111 S. Pomona ave. The decedent spent his boyhood days in Anaheim, and went to South America about a year ago, where he contracted amoebic dysentery, from which he died. Mrs. Brown has not yet made plans for the future. According to the laws of Venezuela, the body cannot be removed now from that country for two years. At that time it will be returned and placed in the family plat at the Anaheim cemetery. JUDGE FAILS TO “GLOSS IT OVER” L. N. Shaffer of Long Beach was arrested by the Fullerton police early this morning on the charge of transporting liquor. Ball was fixed at $300, and hearing set for Dec. 20. MONARCHISTS PIN HOPES TO THESE JOE PIPAL URGENT CLEAN ATHLETY Joseph Pipal, coach at Oral College, at a banquet right to Anaheim H. S. for boys at the “Y” building clared that secret of athletics premacy lay in clean living took part in handling the ing games, and later the Olympic games overseas, and said that land, a very small country only about 3,000,000 people able to tie the United States. To learn the secret of Finn strength he made a trip their country, and found it due to clean living. He said tobacco is rarely if ever used that every farmer has a bath house and is cleanly his habits. He urged the boys to hard work and cleaning. Others on the program include Cecaches Sutherland and Fitzrisi, Eugene Beatle and various members H. Gregg, Bick Gutosky, Mulvey, Rees and Lard and All Hile, captain of football team, and Herbert Drake of Hi-Y club. The banquet was ed under the direction of Warren Ashleigh. About 60 present. A meeting of county workers secretaries for Wednesday morning was announced by War Ashleigh, local secretary. SEN WILL SEIZE CANTON CUSTOMER SHANGHAI, Dec. 11.—Dr. Yat Sen, head of the south Chinese government, issue statement today reiterating decision to seize the Canton towns collections, alleging they being used by the Peking office to create disorders in Canton. If collections in the rest China are insufficient to meeteign obligations, Dr. Sen preises to make up the deficit. Venezuela, the body cannot be removed now from that country for two years. At that time it will be returned and placed in the family plat at the Anaheim cemetery. JUDGE FAILS TO "GLOSS IT OVER" L. N. Shaffer of Long Beach was arrested by the Fullerton police early this morning on the charge of transporting liquor. The bail was fixed at $300, and his hearing set for Dec. 20. V. E. Pierson of Huntington Beach, arrested on the charge of being drunk, was fined $25, and Roy Kelly, charged with evading railroad fare, was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Jerry Williams, charged with kidnapping, was scheduled to be given a hearing before Judge French this afternoon. He had been held in jail on default of $5000 bail. It was said that the charge would probably be changed to adultery. C. OF C. CALLS ON RY. COMMISSION The C. of C. transportation committee again announced yesterday, following its meeting, that the state railroad commission would be asked to decide whether Anaheim was entitled to an interchange rate. The plan is to join the tracks of the three railways here so that freight may be shifted from one to the other. The Union Pacific's rates are lower, it is said, and hence the other two lines are expected to protest the granting of the application. Secretary George W. Reid declared that a resolution now was being drawn in regard to putting the matter up to the commission. PAWNSHOP ROBBED DES MOINES, Dec. 11.—Beaten into insensibility by two negroes while hundreds of workers passed by his pawnshop, O. Cohen was robbed of several thousand dollars in cash, diamonds, and other jewelry early today. Cohen fired one shot at his assailants as they forced him to the rear of his store, whereupon they took the gun from him and beat him over the head with it. Cohen's condition was reported critical at the city hospital. MORE ORNAMENTAL LIGHT DISTRICTS The application of four more districts for ornamental lights will be acted upon by C. of C. directors Thursday evening. The matter of selecting a manager for the annual California Valencia Orange Show also will be discussed. The ex-Kaiser, the former crown prince and Prince Wilhelm. German monarchists live in hope that some day one of these three will reign in Berlin as emperor of all Germany. The ex-Kaiser or the ex-crown prince will reign if the monarchy is restored soon. If not the latter's eldest son, Prince Wilhelm, is regarded as the monarchists' best hope. NO "BANANAS" IN CALIFORNIA NEW YORK, Dec. 11.—World-wide banana dearth is no matter for levity among those in California who cherished fond hopes of producing the fruit on a commercial scale. Take it from Prof. C. F. Elwood, an authority on sub-tropical horticulture of the University of California department of agriculture, who says that Californiaans with hopes of making fortunes in the banana business are doomed to disappointment. Any bananas that reach maturity in the state of California are freaks," the expert said, "and ought not to be considered as respectable members of the banana family. The climate of California is not hot or moist enough to raise the fruit, which requires almost tropical heat together with frequent rains." THEATER BURNS EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 11.—Fire of undetermined origin this morning destroyed the Everett theater, at a loss estimated at $150,000. SEN WILL SEIZE CANTON CUSTOM SHANGHAI, Dec. 11.—Dr. Yat Sen, head of the south Chinese government, issued statement today reiterating decision to seize the Canton tombs collections, alleging they being used by the Peking office to create disorders in Canton. If collections in the rest China are insufficient to meet eign obligations, Dr. Sen praises to make up the deficit. MANILA, Dec. 11—When w was received here that Dr. Yat Sen had referited his demination to seize Canton custo collections, six United States stroyers were ordered to He long. The destroyers, which left evening, are the Peary, Po Pillsbury, W. B. Preston, Sicilian Norcross. CHRISTMAS "BOOTLEG" WILL COST MANY LIVES (Continued From Page 1) "Thousands of cases are said have been brought htru safely past months," says a Syracuse port. Albany, Buffalo and the l states report "洪ds" of Canada ale and whiskey flowing th from Canada. The Atlantic g ports are trying to foil the r ships. On the Mexican border range are trying to stop tequila a Chihuahua beer from getting Inla indestates have their "moo shine" and synthetic beverage countend with. "Izzy" Einstein, of New York government slaughter of a thousand disguises, is reported to be some where on the Pacific coast closing up cafes and speak-easies. Dow in Texas the rangers are massing on the border. Detroit is in the midst of a d campaign and claims are made that the booze supply has been cut in half. Federal agents are already aiding in Los Angeles. Fifty state troopers have been sent to Hantramck, Mich., d cleared to be a "sore spot of la violation" by a federal judge. "I would not be surprised" that judge said, "to learn that when the crank is turned at a gasoline station there you get moonshining whiskey instead of gasoline, with a policeman standing by for protection." The ten thousand booze deaths many officials pointed out, does not include casualties from boro leg wars, drunken joy rides, and still explosions." MORE ORNAMENTAL LIGHT DISTRICTS The application of four more districts for ornamental lights will be acted upon by C. of C. directors Thursday evening. The matter of selecting a manager for the annual California Valencia Orange Show also will be discussed. THEATER BURNS EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 11. Fire of undetermined origin this morning destroyed the Everett theater, at a loss estimated at $150,000. WEBER MUSIC CO. THE SENSATION OF THE CENTURY THE Mystery Victrola 3 DAYS ONLY BEGINNING DEC. 13 IT SEES! IT HEARS! IT TALKS It will play any record in our stock by simply holding it in front of the machine The Wonder of Wonders As big a mystery to ourselves as it will be to you. You are invited to see and hear it—3 Days Only Beginning THURSDAY, DEC. 13TH WEBER MUSIC CO. 206 WEST CENTER ST. ANAHEIM, CALIF. DE PIPAL URGES CLEAN ATHLETICS Joseph Pipal, coach at Occidentale College, at a banquet last night to Anaheim H. S. football team at the "Y" building, deferred that secret of athletic summary lay in clean living. Pipal took part in handling the Pershing games, and later the Olympic Games overseas, and said that Finland, a very small country with about 3,000,000 people, was to tie the United States. To learn the secret of Finland's length he made a trip through country, and found it was too clean living. He said that peace is rarely if ever used, and every farmer has a special house and is cleanly in all habits. He urged the local authorities on the program included matches Sutherland and Fitzmerger, Eugene Beattie and varsity officers H. Gregg, Dickman, Rocky, Mulvey, Rees and Hayes, All Hile, captain of football, and Herbert Drake of the club. The banquet was served under the direction of Mrs. Warren Ashleigh. About 60 were present. Meeting of county work "Y" stories for Wednesday morning was announced by Warren Ashleigh, local secretary. N WILL SEIZE CANTON CUSTOMS ANGHAI, Dec. 11.—Dr. Sun Sen, head of the southernese government, issued a statement today reiterating his intention to seize the Canton cus-collections, alleging they are used by the Peking officialsate disorders in Canton, collections in the rest of are insufficient to meet forobligations. Dr. Sen promo- DINOSAUR EGGS ON SALE FOR $2,000—NEW QUEST PL. One of the 25 dinosaur eggs obtained by Third Asiatic Expedition, center photo, and two camera studies the expedition. Above, the caravan trekking across the sands at sundown. Below, the expedition camp on the Gobi desert, Mongolia. As Roy Chapman Andrews, thorough expedition into the prehistoric relics and data. WILL SEIZE CANTON CUSTOMS ANGHAI, Dec. 11.—Dr. Sun Sen, head of the southernese government, issued aement today reiterating his intention to seize the Canton cus-collections, alleging they are used by the Peking officials state disorders in Canton, collections in the rest of are insufficient to meet for-obligations, Dr. Sen promo-make up the deficit. NILA, Dec. 11.—When word received here that Dr. Sun Sen had reiterated his deter-ment to seize Canton customs collections, six United States deers were ordered to Hongdestroyers, which left this dog, are the Peary, Pope, Bury, W. B. Preston, Sicard Horcross. TIMAS "BOOTLEG" WILL COST MANY LIVES continued From Page 1) Counts and cases are said to be brought htru safely in months," says a Syracuse reny, Buffalo and the lake report "flods" of Canadian whiskey flowing thru Canada. The Atlantic gulf are trying to foll the run the Mexican border rangers going to stop tequila and chua beer from getting by. Estates have their "moonad synthetic beverages" to with. Einstein, of New York, ment sleuth of a thousand is reported to be some-on the Pacific coast closing and speak-easies. Down is the rangers are massing border, it's in the midst of a dry rain and claims are made the booze supply has been half. Federal agents are suiding in Los Angeles. state troopers have been Hamtramck, Mich., deco be a "sore spot of law" by a federal judge. should not be surprised" the said, "to learn that when ink is turned at a gasoline there you get moonshine instead of gasoline, with man standing by for pro-en thousand booze deaths, officials pointed out, doesude casualties from boot-, drunken joy rides, and osions." BUY In Anaheim dealer Ads Always Bring Results SANCHEZ MOVING ON MEXICO CITY WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—General Sanchez, leader of the Mexican revolt, is advancing on Mexico City over two railroad lines, the state department here was advised today by Consul Wood at Vera Cruz. Further information reaching the state department reported that the garrison at Frontiera, Tabasco, had revolted in favor of De La Huerta, and that the revolutionary forces throut Mexico were endeavoring to float a loan of 500,000 pesos to be secured by a claim against customs duties on goods in warehouses. RAILS BREAK SHARPLY NEW YORK, Dec. 11.—A sensational drop in a number of railroad shares featured the stock market trading today. Chicago and Northwestern broke over 10 points to 44% on the announcement of the cut in the divided rate. Minneapolis & Omaha sold at 27, a loss of eleven points. Union Pacific was over 2 points lower at 126%. The industrials failed to be affected by the rapidity of the decline in the rates. California Petroleum rose over one point and Corn Products, General Electric and Cuba Came made gains. Tobacco products finished 2 points lower at 75%. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds steady. Stock sales today 1,227,700 shares; bonds $19,556,000. GRAIN CLOSES WEAKER CHICAGO, Dec. 11.—Grain closed weaker after a lazy session today. Gossip centered on political developments at Washington. CHARGED BY GIRL Bernard Nelson of Alambra was at liberty Monday under $2,000 bail, while awaiting preliminary examination on a charge of committing a statutory offense against a 17-year-old La Habra girl. Attorney H. S. Farrell, representing Nelson, posted a check covering the bail. Nelson's hearing is set for Jan. 9, in Justice J. B. Cox's court. PREPARE PARKING ORDINANCE DRIVE City council will receive Thursday the draft of the ed parking ordinance fro-pecial C. of C. committee will be asked to make it ordinance. The merchants' section chamber some time ago ve- favor of restricting parking on Center and Los Angeles GRAIN CLOSES WEAKER CHICAGO, Dec. 11. — Grain closed weaker after a lazy session tcday. Gossip centered on political developments at Washington, where numerous bills affecting trading have been introduced. Foreign news was colorless. Wheat closed ½ to %c lower; corn off ⅛ to 1½c and oats unchanged ot %c off. Provisions were quiet. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco, $25,700,000. Seattle, $7,958,901. Portland, $6,283,577. Oakland, $2,895,209. Long Beach, $1,937,947. San Diego, $729,501. Los Angeles, $26,060,102. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11—Butter 52. Eggs: Extraas 48; case count 46; pullets 44; Poultry; hens 23; broilers 34; fryers 30. LOS ANAGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11.—Potatoes: Stocktons $2.40 @ $2.75; Idaho russets $2.00 @ $2.25. NEW YORK CITRUS LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11.—Oranges: Northergs and southern navels, best sizes $3.50 @ $4.00; 200s and smaller $3.25; Lemonst: Spectar brands $3.50 @ $3.75; choice $2.25 @ $2.75; market pack $1.75 @ $2.25. Grapefruit: Arizona goodess $4.50 @ $4.75; few $5.00; northerns, special brands $3.50 @ $2.75. NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, Dec. 11.—Fifteen cars navels and three cars lemons sold. Navels about steady 176s and large; easter and longer 200s and smaller. Lemon market lower. Navels averaged from $1.20 to $4.45. HANDKERCHIEFS SHIRTS TIES SOCKS GLOVES SUSPENDERS UNDERWEAR THE S. Q. R. STOR RESERVE TICKETS Reservations for the Navy-Washington football game at Pasadena on New Year's day may be obtained thru the C. of C., Secretary Reid said today. The chamber has not the tickets, but can order them. MARRIAGE LICENSES Antonio Perez, 48, Anaheim; Juana Hernandez, 25, Anaheim; Vance E. Fixsen, 24, Orange; Vada D. Smith, 24, Santa Ana. Verdo P. Armstrong, 35, Santa Ana; Daisy E. Smith, 37, Santa Ana. ALPHA BETA CAL "HELP YOURSELF" STORE NO. 12 Alpha Beta Stores meet with such success and approval because we help you get supplies. "Where Price & Quality Meet". Small Prunes, 3 for ...35c Bishop's Cocoa (1-4 Sweet Chocolate Free) ...20c Dromedary Dates ...19c P. & G. 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