oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-14

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 Cloudy, unsettled tonight and Saturday with moderate temperature. 4 STUDENTS KID Woman, Using Medicine Bo GARRIES HIM ON STEP OF HER AUTO Prisoner Escapes When Oil Filling Station Agent is Slow Predict Ford Will Support Coolidge WASHINGTON, Dec. 14—Prediction that Henry Ford would declare himself for President Coolidge for the presidency in 1924 was made at the White House today by Burt D. Cady, Republican state chairman of Michigan. Cady made his prediction after seeing the president but said he did not speak either for Ford or for Coolidge, but voiced his own belief. ORDER PROBE OF HUGE'S Two More Ranches N Brookhurst Leased Others May Be The leasing of two more ranches HER AUTO Prisoner Escapes When Oil Filling Station Agent is Slow Using a bottle of medicine as a bluff for a revolver, Mrs. H. T. Irland carried a would-be highwayman four miles on the running bear dof her ear last night but when she delivered her prisoner at her husband's filling station he was allowed to escape, it was learned here today. The Irlands were driving to Malou and when only about two miles out of Santa Ana a man jumped on the running board from another car going in the same direction and called to the driver of the other car to join him. He told Irland to throw up his hands. Mrs. Irland had bought a bottle of medicine before starting for her home and had it in her hand. She shouted to the bandit to "shut up" and not move. He obeyed the order. Irland stepped on the gas and raced his car several miles down the highway to the filling station. He called the agent but before the agent could appear with a gun to take charge of the prisoner the bandit dropped off the side of the car and disappeared. Irland said that car was going between 40 and 50 miles an hour on the dash to the service station and if the woman had not held the medical "gun" on the youthful bandit he would have been foolish to have attempted to make a landing from the flying vehicle. LOCAL COMPANY TO MAKE POLES From a big one for one of Anahiem's industries. When bids were opened by city council last night for 40 ornamental cast-iron light poles to be used in the city park, it was disclosed that of two of three bids made according to the specifications, that of the Anaheim Met-Works was by far the most attractive. The Anaheim company's bid was $44.40 while the next bid was over $70. Of course, the city park will have light poles made right here at home. City council was satisfied that the design which has been worked out by the park committee in collaboration with M. Fugene ORDER PROBE OF JUDGE'S OFFICE City council last night, on motion of Trustee Howard Gates, seconded by Trustee F. N. Gibbs, voted to conduct an investigation of the office of city recorder after Rev. Leon L. Myers, pastor of the Christian church, had presented a petition, bearing 228 signatures, asking removal of Judge G. B. Brown on the grounds of inefficiency and incompetency. The minister stated the men's Bible class of Christian church, 30 in number, who started the movement, were ready to present evidence. Councilman Gibbs inquired of City Atty, H. V. Welsel if the council could call witnesses and employ a court reporter. He was assured that such could be done. Date for the hearing was not set. Rev. Myers stated that of 29 men arrested for intoxication last month but three had been fined or sent to jail and of 33 arrested for violation of traffic ordinances all had been dismissed with contempt. "Today," said the minister, "a young man arrested for driving 55 miles per hour down Los Angeles-st was dismissed apparently the same policy that has brot censure upon Judge Brown from citizens all over the city is being continued." Myers' Men's Bible Class today issued the following statement: "In the Bulletin this morning the impression was made that the criticism involved in the petition of Myer's Men's Bible Class also included the Police Department. We hasten to correct this wrong impression for our investigations showed aplid efficiency in the Police Department. We found all the officers under the chief of police doing their duty to the best of their ability so far as we could determine and we went into the state chairman of Michigan. Cady made his prediction after seeing the president but said he did not speak either for Ford or for Coolidge, but voiced his own belief. FOR GAS Two More Ranches New Brookhurst Leased Others May Be The leasing of two more ranches in the vicinity of Brookhurst was announced today, and no other leases are under consideration. The W. M. Keck denies up on the Siddent place and initial test well will be spun in as soon as the gas lines been laid and boilers erected. derrick was completed in the nominal time of less than a week. J. E. Durkee has leased his acres half mile north of Brookhurst station to Bush & Voorhee said to be the largest independent concern operating in Signal with 12 wells. This company is active in the new Comfield. The terms were $20 billed and five dollars per month租. The ranchers under negotiation now, but not yet leased, lie in vicinity of Durkee's place. Thomas Rainey is reported have leased 10 acres in the new borhood to J. E. Nelson of Angeles. Reports were circulated also that most of the land mown of the railway from Brookhurst road to Magnolia road was be offered for lease. With a fewceptions, the land south of railway has been leased already. LIONS PREPARE FOR ELECTION The Lions' club at their luncon today in the Elks' club appointed a nominating committee which will report at the meeting on Dec. 28, when the elec will be held. The committee consists Messrs Beebe, Ganshl, Wal McCloskey and Spates. Chairman Charley Walker portioned on the fountain to be ered in the city park, and show replicas. The committee on the McChristmas for the inmates of County Hospital and the disband soldiers at Arrowhead also repaired. Rev. A. G. H. Bode, rector St Michael's church, told parr his history of life. He spyears in Australia which he as a young man, and later attended Oxford, worked in the London Anaheim company’s bid was $44.40 while the next bid was over $70. Of course, the city park will have light poles made right here at home. City council was satisfied that the design which has been worked out by the park committee in collaboration with M. Eugene Durice, architect, and made up by the local company will be a very superior product. The Anaheim company expects to go after the bid on the much larger contract for ornamental light fixtures No. and So. Los Angeles, East and West Center-st and Lincoln-ave. LONG WAIT ERE SEEKING DIVORCE Charging that his wife asserted him on New Year's day, 1915, David A. Caldwell, who waited nearly eight years before seeking a divorce, had filed his petition for a decree today in the superior court, through Attorney S. M. Davis. L. A. MAYOR BETTER Los Angeles, Dec. 14. Mayor George E. Cryer, who is confined to his home with an attack of intestinal influenza, was reported by his physician today as on the road to recovery. The mayor is said to have spent a restful night. $15,786 STOLEN Philadelphia, Dec. 14. Two bandits entered the office of M. Melody and son, builders, and contractors here this morning, held up the paymaster, James Monk, and escaped with $15,786 in cash. BUILDING PERMITS Robt. S. Hopkins, frame addition to residence at 916 E. Broadway, cost $500. J. M. Pifor, frame residence at 900 So. Lemon-st, cost $1800. Long & Buttree, frame temporary residence at $20 No. Sabina-st, cost $500. Myers’ Men’s Bible Class today issued the following statement: “In the Bulletin this morning the impression was made that the criticism involved in the petition of Myer’s Men’s Bible Class also included the Police Department. We hasten to correct this wrong impression for our investigations showed splendid efficiency in the Police Department. We found all the officers under the chief of police doing their duty to the best of their ability so far as we could determine and we went into the matter pretty thoroughly. Our investigation reveals to our satisfaction that the whole ocurse of justice is being held up by one man located in the police court and we feel that our duty is done by naming that man. Of course it will be readily seen that the time to tighten up in the enforcement is before and during the holiday season and not after. Note that over the whole U.S. the dry squad are laying major plans to defeat the violations of law during the coming holidays. The Bulletin states that investigation here will not doubt wait till after the holidays. We fail to find it possible to grant the assumption involved in this apparently “take it for granted” proposal.” Myer’s Men’s Bible Class. CALL OILMEN IN TEAPOT DOME QUIZ WASHINGTON, Dec. 14. Subpoenas were issued today for the ranking officers of the Chase Securities Co. of New York, to appear before the senate committee on public lands to testify in the Teapot Dome oil lease to Sinclair interests. The Chase Co. thru Jesse Livermore, New York broker, handled the sale of stock in the Mammoth Oil Co., a Sinclair subsidiary, which controls Teapot Dome. DESTROYER HITS WASHINGTON, Dec. 14. The submarine S-26 is aground off Execution Rock, 25 miles east of Hellgate, according to a dispatch to the navy department today. The commander of the third naval district with headquarter at New York, has been ordered to send assistance. There was no loss of life. HAVEN'T DECIDED ON FLOAT DESIGN Mum’s word on the Anaheim C. of C. float in the Tourment of Roses parade at Padena. Secretary George W. W. said today that the nature of float hadn’t been determined wouldn’t be until after two three different bidders had agreed with him. P. G. Alen of Los Angeles, man who devised the decorative schemes for the Orange Show most of the city’s floats in recent years, will be here Tuesday to Reid on the subject. Santa Ana’s chamber willter no float this year, accord to Secretary Metzgar. Neither Fullerton. NAB RUM HOUNDS Los Angeles, Dec. 14. Additional rum runners captured early today by Hollywood police. Up to midnight seven had been arrested by the officers, who been “tipped” that an eff would be made by the rum runners to bring a quantity of liquefied turnover over to federal agents day and charges of violating Volstead act lodged against them. Try a Plain Dealer Want FULL REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Friday, December 14, 1923 S KILLED WHEN AUTO ine Bottle for Revolver, Speeds For CECK RIG UP AND READY FOR GAS WINTER OPENS UP CHICAGO, Dec. 14.—From New Mexico, where 200 motor tourists were marooned behind snow drifts, to the Great Lakes, where storm warnings brot severe temperatures but no reported damage, the west and midwest today bundled itself against the first nip of real winter. Fargo, N. D., saw the thermometer drop to 12 above today, while Winnipeg had it ten above after a light snow and drop to four below yesterday. Minneapolis had 20 and Chicago 25 early today. In one section the winter weather proved a blessing, when the drop retarded high water in the streams of Southern Indiana, particularly the lower Wabash and White rivers. The mark of 22 there was the lowest of the winter thus far. POLICE QUIZ BURGLARY SUSPECT Solution of Mystery Is Believed An Early Possibility FOR GAS Two More Ranches Near Brookhurst Leased, Others May Be The leasing of two more ranches near Brookhurst road announced today, and many leases are under consideration. The W. M. Keck derrick on the Siddest place and the real test well will be spudded soon as the gas lines have laid and boilers erected. The derrick was completed in the preamble time of less than a week. E. Durkee has leased his 22 half mile north of Brookhurst station to Bush & Voorhies, to be the largest independent farm operating in Signal Hill, 12 wells. This company also active in the new Compton. The terms were $20 bonus five dollars per month rental. The ranches under negotiation but not yet leased, lie in the city of Durkee's place. Thomas Rainey is reported to lease 10 acres in the neighborhood to J. E. Nelson of Los Angeles. Supports were circulated today that most of the land north of the railway from Brookhurst to Magnolia road was being used for lease. With a few ex-convicts, the land south of the city has been leased already. INS PREPARE FOR ELECTION Lions' club at their lunch today in the Elks' clubhouse created a nominating committee which will report at the meeting Dec. 28, when the election will be held. The committee consists of Beebe, Ganahl, Walker, Skewey and Spates. Charley Walker re-identified on the fountain to be erected in the city park, and showed it. A committee on the Merry Christmas for the inmates of the City Hospital and the disabled persons at Arrowhead also reported. R. A. G. H. Bode, rector of Michael's church, told part of history of his life. He spent in Australia which he left young man, and later attended work in the London City Manager O. E. Steward was instructed to insist that any new buildings on West Center-st, all the way to the Five Points, shall be set back to the wide street plan adopted west of Lemon-st. The city manager stated a new station at Center and Palm-st had been ordered back on both Palm and Center-st lines. He added that rapid progress was being made in obtaining deeds for the mason. NOT MUCH TAX DELINQUENT THIS YEAR City council was elated last night at report of the annual property tax collections which showed only $1296.16 delinquent out of a total of $128,545.29 to be collected. This is only about $700 more than was delinquent last year so the total tax roll was $42,000 greater than a year ago. Council read a new garagezoning ordinance which will permit garages on both sides of No. Los Angeles-st between Adela-st and the Elks club and Blitmore-npts; also at Five Points—on north side of Lincoln-ave from West-st to Carlton-ave, and on both sides of West-st from Lincoln-ave to Diamond-st. Permit was granted the Santa Fe to extend a spur track south across Santa Ana-st for 244 feet. City Atty, H. V. Weisel was instructed to see what could be done about removal of about 1200 feet of S. P. railway which lies in Santa Ana-st east of the branch line to Orange. It has been there 20 years and is not used. A new electrical ordinance was ordered drafted to raise fees to cover cost of inspection and construction. City Manager O. E. Steward was instructed to insist that any new buildings on West Center-st, all the way to the Five Points, shall be set back to the wide street plan adopted west of Lemon-st. The city manager stated a new station at Center and Palm-st had been ordered back on both Palm and Center-st lines. He added that rapid progress was being made in obtaining deeds for the mason. SUSPECT Solution of Mystery Is Believed An Early Possibility Odos Ross of Los Angeles, occupant of the car which early yesterday morning crashed into the Dean Hardware Store doing damage, estimated at $1000, was still being held in the Fullerton jail today for examination. He is booked as a burglary suspect. Baft has been fixed at $1000 and hearing set for Jan. 20. He has been closely questioned concerning the abandoned cars, and the occupants who made their escape following the crash yesterday morning, but officers refuse at this time to divulge the result of their findings, other than to say the unraveling of the whole mystery looks bright. The cars, it is said, had raced all the way from Orange to Fullerton before one of them sideswiped the other, and went into the store. Others in Fullerton police court this morning included: C. S. Jones and John Stewart, charged with trespassing and Tom S. Lucas and Joe Kiesel, charged with vagrancy. Jones, Lucas and Kiesel were sentenced to 30 days each in the Orange-co. jail. PATIENT BEATS NURSE TO DEATH LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14—What is demanded to be one of the most brutal murders in the history of this city was committed early today, according to police, when Karl W. Eaton, 27, an alleged maniac member of a wealthy family in the Angeleno Heights section, beat his male nurse, Orin W. Schmitz, to death with a flat iron. Eaton was charged with man-slaughter, the police said, pending an observation of his mental condition. He is held at the psychopathic war at the general hospital. Schmitz is said to have been employed a few days ago as nurse for Eaton, who it was discovered, was becoming insane. Schmitz was sleeping in Eaton's room when he was attacked and beaten to death before he could defend himself. Eaton's deep study of religion is declared to have affected his mind. He is also said to have MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECEIVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN TO BE ERECTED TO THE CITY PARK, AND SHOWED A COMMITTEE ON THE MERRY CHARLEY WALKER RECIEVED ON THE FOUNTAIN to be erected on the fountain to be erected in the city park and showed a committee on the merry charles church told part of history of his life. He spent in Australia which he left young man, and later attendd-ford, worked in the London was chaplain to the Englisteracy and pastor in arlanda pastorales in America in Colorado and Wyoming. story was intensely interVEEN'T DECIDED CONFLOAT DESIGN am's the word on the Ana-C. of C. float in the Tourna- of Roses parade at Pasa- Secretary George W. Reid today that the nature of the hadn't been determined and can't be until after two or different bidders had con- with him. J. Alen of Los Angeles, the who devised the decorative es for the Orange Show and of the city's floats in recent will be here Tuesday to talk told on the subject. Chamaata will en- float this year, according secretary Metzgar. Neither will it. AB RUM HOUNDS ANGELES. Dec. 14. Two nomal rum runners were ed early today by Holly-police. midnight seven had been by the officers, who had "tipped" that an effort be made by the rum run- bring a quantity of liquor the city from the north. automobiles in which the traveling were seized as was the cargoes of choice li- The men were to over to federal agents to and charges of violating the act lodged against Plain Dealer Want Ad. URGES NATIONS TO RECOGNIZE RUSSIA WASHINGTON, Dec. 14. Taking issue with President Coolidge's announced opposition to the recognition to the Russian soviet government by the United States, Congressman James A. Frear, Rep., of Wisconsin, in a speech in the House urged the immediate resumption of trade relations with Russia, and declared that recognition could be accomplished after satisfactory commercial relations were established. FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 14. Five men who escaped their guards while enroute to Leavenworth prison from Fort Worth, near Caldwell, Kan., late night, were all facing sentences on charges other than oil fraud promotions, according to the U.S. marshal's office here today; who stated the escaping men were drug addicts and convicted thieves. The five men left Fort Worth under custody of the same guards who were escorting 18 oil fraud promoters to Leavenworth. Advices received here today stated that no members of the oil fraud party had attempted to escape. PROTEST HOUSE COMMITTEE PLANS WASHINGTON, Dec. 14. A fight will be made in the House on committee assignments approved by the regular republican organization, Rep. John M. Nelson, leader of the LaPollette progressives, announced. Picture of great tree which traced thousands to city parks Yuletide. A tree has been ed in the park. With a few growth it will not be necessary import a pine. A check signed by the Dealer, which is the first contrifle from a paper club for Co mma ch r i n t e w l i v ered Mrs. Harriet K. Boyd, sec this morning. City county also sent a check for $25 a lending their support in ways. The program committee touch with persons who wished greatly to the pleas old and young and will have arrangement of numbers few days. The big tree had ordered, and children of ther grades are happily pasti paper chains into yards and of brightness for its glory, electric star for the tiptop-tree is going to spread in lance over the pretty scen great festoons of cranberry popcorn provided and strut the Domestic Science sect the Ebell club will add beauty of the evergreen. Beginning Monday night stockings will be filled with goodies and toys which we passed out to every small boy in the community gardless of who they are or they may have at home. Everybody is talking o Community tree which is sponsored by the Paperette of Anaheim, and its successured. 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. 91 AUTO HITS SLED eds Four Miles With Bandit COMMUNITY XMAS TREE PLANS GROW TWO ORANGE YOUTHS IN ACCIDENT Charles Parker, Jr., Is Critically Injured And Cousin Collapses CHARLES PARKER, Jr., Is Critically Injured And Cousin Collapses Four college students were killed and two, including Charles Parker, Jr., of Orange, were critically injured when an auto crashed into a bobsled containing the six youths, according to press dispatches received here today from Boulder, Colorado, where the accident occurred last night. Fritz Johnson, of Orange, a cousin of young Parker, was in a taxicab that was pulling the bobsled, it was said. Johnson was unhurt, but collapsed after the crash, it was stated. The six youths in the bobsled were all students at the Univ. of Colo., where Parker is a freshman and Johnson a sophomore. According to reports received here an auto driven by J. G. Williams of Boulder attempted to pass the sled, which swerved at the moment causing Williams' car to collide with it. Three students were killed instantly and a fourth died later. The dead: Henry Vidal, Denver; Thomas Ward, Denver; Jack Simson, Denver; Ray Saunders, Boulder. The injured: Charles Parker, Orange; Manley Beits, Richmond, Virginia. Betts and Parker were rushed to a Boulder hospital. First reports stated that surgical operations were performed on them in an effort to save their lives but later reports made no mention of the operations. Betts, it was said, would probably die but hope was held out for Parker's recovery, although his condition was admitted to be grave. The nature of his injuries was not revealed. A coroner's jury was reported to be convening in Boulder today to probe the crash. Parker is a son of Dr. C. S. Parker, Orange dentist, and was formerly a football and track star at Orange high school, where he graduated last year. Johnson, a son of the late O. J. Johnson of Orange, graduated two years ago from Orange high school, where he won prominence as an all-around athlete, starring in football, baseball, basketball and track. He was said to have won his letter in his first year at the university. Both Parker and Johnson were back-field stars on the Orange football team. NEW SCHOOL TO BE LARGEST YET Anaheim’s new grammar building will be the largest yet constructed, a school trustee indicated today. The material probably will be brick, and the funds available will suffice to furnish it substantially throut. Construction will start in January, in all likelihood. These and other details will be discussed at a meeting this afternoon of members of the board, who will announce their decision shortly. Part of the afternoon will be occupied by a board committee who will inspect types of brick used on school buildings in other cities. The bond issue amounted to $110,000 and only $22,000 of this was required for the site of five acres on East Center-st just beyond East of. This leaves $78,600 for the building, furniture, playground equipment and landscape gardening. Between $5,000 and $5,000 per room is the estimated cost of a brick school building, altho the Anaheim board repeatedly has gone under this. The addition to the intermediate school cost approximately $5500 per room including furniture. Adornment of the grounds will not be elaborate for the time being and will depend upon the funds left for expenditure when the other items have been looked after. —Shop Early— Golden Bros. Circus Zoo and Riding Academy...located half mile from Broadway on South West, is now open every day to the public.