oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-20

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was 2,628 For Year 1920 was 5,525 Today Estimated at 10,000 Tail your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. WEATHER Fair, moderately cool tonight and Friday with frost in exposed places BRITISH FAVOR Judge Accompanies Prison S NAVA ON WAY TO FOLSOM TOMORROW Said to be Second Time New State Law Has Been Invoked Said to mark the second time the law has been invoked in this INDIANA GIRL OF 15 WORLD'S CHAMPION CANNED FOOD JUDGE REBELS AGAIN HAVE BEATED FEDERALS General Lopez Ortiz A 2000 Yaqui Indians Surrender VERA CRUZ, Dec. 20.—R lutionary forces under General Garza, General Gonzales and TOMORROW Said to be Second Time New State Law Has Been Invoked Said to mark the second time the law has been invoked in this state, a court order was issued today for a surgical operation upon Everett Nava, 26, confessed assailant of a 7-year-old Japanese girl at Cypress Tuesday, when Nava was sentenced by Superior Judge F. C. Drumm to no more than 50 years at Folsom prison. The order for the operation to "prevent procreation" said to be provided under a new state law in cases of the Nova type, accompanied sentence and will be carried out, it is understood, after the defendant is delivered to the prison. Nava's case was handled with utmost celerity today, sentence being pronounced within an hour after he was first arraigned. Nava had expressed a desire to "have it over" and was expecting a long prison sentence. It was said. The order for the surgical operation visibly shocked him, however, and he protested to the court without success. He will probably be on his way to prison tomorrow, it was stated. Nava was sent to Folsom instead of San Quentin because of a previous felony conviction. He was found guilty by a jury in connection with the Saldana murder at La Habra about a year ago and was placed on probation. Since his arrest Nava has also confessed to committing four filling station burglaries and hold-ups recently in the Downey district, the sheriff's office announced. He persistently denies that he was implicated in the Salem case, however. Suspicion that he was guilty of a recent attack upon a young matron at Belvedere Gardens, where he lived for a time, relaxed today when it was learned that he has been in San Diego and the border districts for several months. Nava, who is said to be a Yaqui Indian, has a wife living at La Habra, it is said. His mother also resides there. CLAIM BRICKLAYER WALKED TO DEATH SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20. To determine what killed Chas. H. Stoughton, 23, bricklayer, who apparently walked himself to death, Coroner T. W. Leland "to-day ordered an investigation." Stoughton, who died early today, had been ill since Sunday when, according to police, he attended a drinking "party." CLAIM BRICKLAYER WALKED TO DEATH SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20. To determine what killed Chas H. Stoughton, 23, bricklayer, who apparently walked himself to death, Coroner T. W. Leland today ordered an investigation. Stoughton, who died early today, had been ill since Sunday when, according to police, he attended a drinking "party." Police investigating Stoughton's death said he had walked the floor constantly since Monday until the time of his death being unable to sleep. Late Tuesday a physician was called and administered a sleeping potion but this had no effect and Stoughton kept up his incessant walk. Stoughton may have been poisoned, police said, a chemical analysis of his stomach has been ordered by the coroner. FULLERTON P. O. BUSINESS HEAVIER An increase of 15 per cent in the volume of Xmas business over last year is reported by Merton Blackford, Fullerton postmaster. Letters and cards run as high as $5000 per day. Stamp sales this week have ben running around the $500 mark, he says. $70,000 FIRE LOSS SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20. Damage, estimated at more than $70,000 was caused here early today when fire swept the plants of the Komstheoft and Atkins and Rabjohn Manufacturing companies. Ten automobiles and 300 pianos were damaged. RELEASED ON BAIL M. E. Keathley, of 710 S. Philadelphia-st., arrested in a raid by local police Tuesday night was arraigned before Judge Brown yesterday on the charge of having liquor in his possession, and entered a plea of guilty. He was released on cash bail of $250 and hearing was set for Jan. 3. Plain Dealer Classified Ads Always Bring Results Howard of the County Central Republican Committee, president; David Jezurum, also of the committee, vice-president; Blaine Gibson, secretary, and W. E. Alexander treasurer. The endorsement and pledge of support says: "Endorsing the careful yet forceful manner in which Calvin Coolidge has conducted both national and international affairs since suddenly becoming Chief Executive of the United States, and believing that the future of the nation depends upon the similar guidance of the country in accordance with the straightforward promises and plans for the president's message to congress. "We the undersigned, do hereby pledge our support to the candidacy of Calvin Coolidge for the nomination on the Republican ticket as president of the United States and further pledge our support in work, collectively and individually, as members of the Anahiem Coolidge-for-President Club for his success will be signed by all members. Jessurun was appointed chairman of the committee on membership, Harold Clairmont, chairman of the finance committee, and Frank Tauseh, chairman of a special committee to select a meeting place. They are empowered to name their own associates. Brave Little Mother Needs Assistance for Big Family AN OPPORTUNITY to bring Christmas cheer into the hearts of several unfortunate little ones is presented in the case of Mrs. Dolores Charez, living at Santon, on what is known there as "the sewer farm" land. The 20-year-old mother of a girl of two and a baby of ten months, and step-mother to girls of 4, 8 and 14 and boys, 10, 12 and 17, whose father has been in the hospital fo rinsane the past seven months, is in sore need. The oldest boy has work on half time and the others old enough are kept in school. $20 allowed by the county l firely inadequate and contitions will be acceptable. W. T. Clark of Stanton and H. Nordstrom, near Hansen, been chosen as a committee look to their needs. Shoes, sings and clothing are very able. The woman has a so machine and is capable of modeling clothes to fit the ren. She also desires rice mush, as she says, "the baby not eat the beans." FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, Califomia, Thursday, December 20, 1923 VOR DISARMAMENT Prison Sentence With Order for Operator REBELS AGAIN AVE BEATEN FEDERALS General Lopez Ortiz And 2000 Yaqui Indians Surrender ERA CRUZ, Dec. 20.—Revomary forces under General General Gonzales and Gen- Postoffice Remains Open Saturday Eve The Anaheim postoffice will remain open Saturday night until 8 o'clock for accomodation of parcel post patrons, and the window will open Monday morning at 7 o'clock. Late patrons will thoroughly appreciate this arraignment by Postmaster Whitaker. There will be one regular city delivery Christmas mornwork to be stopped at noon, however. The postoffice will be closed all day Christmas. ALL SET FOR SANTA CLAUS FRIDAY EVE Great Community Xmas Tree Being Erected at City Park Today The noise at city park today is not knocking—no screech! Its hamming building the platform BUSINESS EXPECTED DURING NEW YORK, Dec. 20. post-war business leader... look for regarded generally as. The most pessimistic isn." This is the comService from bankers coast to coast. Busihopeful view are the improvements and n creased savings depot employment condition of the American farm. The steel industr "business barometer." Elbert H. Gary, Steel Corp., found b "I look for it" "There are no limits in the United S FEDERALS General Lopez Ortiz And 2000 Yaqui Indians Surrender IMPROVE P. O. DELIVERY SHORTLY Persons in the residential parts of the city not now receiving their mail by regular delivery will do so, with few exceptions, after New Year's Day, according to Postmaster J. H. Whitaker, but must procure and set up their own boxes for the purpose. Whitaker will announce the proposed delivery routes just after Christmas. With the addition of two substitute carriers and a substitute clerk the office now has 24 employees. Three regular carriers and an extra clerk were asked for which, with the withdrawal of temporary help after Christmas, would make 25 employees, consisting of seven clerks, 10 carriers, five rural carriers, a messenger, assistant postmaster and postmaster. Wednesday was the peak day so far in the Christmas rush. Six hundred and thirty dollars was taken in in stamps and envelopes, which, figuring a population of 12,000 compares with $40,000 for Los Angeles with a population of 1,000,000. BRIDE RESIGNS AS CLUB PRESIDENT S. C. Hartranft, who was the speaker today at the meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club gave a stirring address on the women of the community exercising their influence in affairs which concern them. Mrs. J. Luther Maroen (nee Miss Latey Wood) president of the club offered her resignation today. It was accepted and Miss Blanch Mickle introduced as presiding officer for the remainder of the term. Miss Mickle is vice president of all day Christmas. FRIDAY EVE Great Community Xmas Tree Being Erected at City Park Today The noise at city park today is not knocking—no sirce! Its hammering—building the platform and putting up the great, big tree for tomorrow night when 2500 children of Anaheim and vicinity will be guests of Santa Claus and receive a stocking of goodies and toys. The tree was brought from the mountains by the Anaheim Truck and Transfer company; truck as its contribution to the fun and the tree is being placed by a crew of workmen whose services are donated by the city. It will be decorated tomorrow by the Dylan Scouts or St. Catherine's school under the supervision of a committee of Paperettes. The platform is placed directly in front of the bleachers, which will be lighted, that all who so desire may be seated there. The great star is competed and will top the tree most effectively with a flood of light. The program which follows will begin promptly at 8:30: Community singing, "Joy to the World," led by Anaheim Choral Society under direction of Mr. Dale Hamilton Evans; cornet accompanist, Mr. Bert Steelhead. Invocation, Rev. A. G. H. Bode. Solo dance, "Jingle Bells" Eloise Wright. Ensemble dance, "March of The Wooden Silvers," pupils of Miss Georgia Moore's Dancing School. Address Rev. Thomas H. Walker. *Songs, Anaheim Concordia club, "The Lord's Own Day."* "Silent Night, Holy Night." Arrival of Santa Claus, introduction by Mr. Harry D. Riley, president C. of C. Distribution of stockings at tree. Complete list of donors: The found was started with $75 raised at benefit dance given by Paperttes in November; Anaheim National Bank: First National Bank, Southern County Bank, Anaheim Realty Board, Knights of Pythias, Business and Professional Women's club, Elks, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary club, Lions club, Kiwanis club, Knights of Columbus, Concordia club, Plain Dealer, City of Anaheim, Pythian Sisters, Delphin chapel personal donations by Mr. William Falkenstein, Chief of Police Moody and "A Friend." SUE·THEAT IN GALLERY Whether theater patrons be segregated with reference or color, was a queue decided today in Superior F. C. Drummn's court, with $3500 damage suit brow Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carr Modena against the Prime Minister of Santa Ana and it angered C. E. Walker; came at 10 a.m. The Carrs, through technology, Otto Jacobs, declare state law forbids such acts and requires that the actions of all public places made available to all alike. AGES LOAN FOR WHEAT FARMERS WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—An appropriation of $50,000,000 from federal treasury to loan to farmers of the Dakotas,nesota and Montana, to them to diversify products proposed by a bill introduced in the house today by Representative Burtness, Reubican, North Dakota. FT HANDED XMAS Harry King of the Wayside set at Costa Mesa will spend next-handed Christmas. The happy aspect was thrown reverse when King put his sales, including $102 in bills and $42 in silver in a passack for safe keeping. He was burning trash and desired to throw the old paper bag the fire. Later it occurred to what the sack contained. He is trying to get a refund on silver. The checks will notashed. King has forsaken paper sack for a canvas one which he will tie to his waist uncle banks his funds. R Needs For Big Family high are kept in school. The allowed by the county is ennoy inadequate and contribu- will be acceptable. T. Clark of Stanton and M. Nordstrom, near Hansen, have chosen as a committee to their needs, Shoes, stock- and clothing are very accept- The woman has a sewing machine and is capable of reeling clothes to fit the child- She also desires rice and cloth, as she says, "the baby can eat the beans." OFFERS AMENDMENT WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—Senator Shortridge, Republican of California, today introduced an amendment to the trading with the enemy act providing that the statute of limitation as a defense is suspended in cases of claims filed against insurance companies for unpaid amounts from losses or damages in the San Francisco fire of April 1, 1906. WOMAN STRANGLED BRAIDWOOD, Ill., Dec. 20.—With hands and feet bound, the body of Mrs. Anton Berger, an aged widow, was found today in her small store here. She had been strangled, according to Sheriff Walker. S. C. Hartranft, who was speaker today at the meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club gave a stirring address on the women of the community exercising their influence in affairs which concern there. Mrs. J. Luther Maroon, (nee Miss Lacy Wood) president of the club offered her resignation today. It was accepted and Miss Blanch Mickle introduced as presiding officer for the remainder of the term. Miss Mickle is vice president. Both Mrs. Maroon and Miss Mickle gave short talks. Those who have not notified Misses Helen Melhorn or Agnes Bastian of their intention to attend the club party at the home of Miss Myrille Winters, are asked to do so later than tomorrow, or they may be left out of the fun when Santa Claus makes a visit. There will be no noon luncheon next Thursday. 2 NEW CARDINALS (By Gughelmo Emmanuel) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) ROME, Dec. 20.—Two new cardinals were created today at a secret consistory at the Vatican. They were Monsignor Lucidas and Monsignor Galli. Afterward a papal allocation was issued expressing gratification over the Irish settlement and appealing to wheat growers to come to the aid of destitute and starving peoples. THE CHRISTMAS TREE The big Christmas tree was donated by The Anaheim Bulletin. Last year's Community Christmas Finance Committee turned over $51,59 left over from last year. School children made bright red chains for tree and domestic science section of Ebell furnished and made crabberry and popcorn chains. Plain Dancer Classified Ads Always Bring Results 4 MORE DAYS Stone Walls Melt in (By Copeland C. Be- (I. N. S. Staff CorrespeSAN QUENTIN PRISON Dec. 20.—Stone wall steel bars melt in the Christmas. The tug of baby finger polignant memory of new score women inmates of fornia prison, is stronger the arm of the law. For a child's heart at Ctide and the undying love mother pervades the ward at San Quentin today. In the ward sitting women move to and fro height of Yuletide pre- IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS FOLD 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. 96 ENT CONFERENCE Operation on Girl's Assailant BUSINESS LEADERS EXPECT PROSPERITY DURING NEXT YEAR NEW YORK. Dec. 20.—America faces one of its greatest post-war business years in 1924. A majority of business leaders look for "continued improvement" over 1923, regarded generally as a good year. The most pessimistic prediction is "conservative optimism." This is the consensus compiled by International News Service from bankers, merchants and manufacturers from coast to coast. Business barometer cited in proof of the hopeful view are the condition of stocks, the building boom, improvements and additions to railroad equipment, increased savings deposits, a rush for life insurance, sound employment conditions and the vastly improved conditions of the American farmer. The steel industry is conceded to be the most reliable "business barometer." Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the board of the U. S. Steel Corp., found business good in 1923. "I look for it to be even better in 1924," he said. "There are no limits to the possibility of industry and business in the United States. American prosperity has by no The most pessimistic prediction is "conservative optimism." This is the consensus compiled by the International News Service from bankers, merchants and manufacturers from coast to coast. Business barometers cited in proof of the hopeful view are the condition of stocks, the building boom, improvements and additions to railroad equipment, increased savings deposits, a rush for life insurance, sound employment conditions and the vastly improved conditions of the American farmer. The steel industry is conceded to be the most reliable "business barometer." Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the board of the U.S. Steel Corp., found business good in 1923. "I look for it to be even better in 1924," he said. "There are no limits to the possibility of industry and business in the United States. American prosperity has by no means touched the high water mark." A similar note is sounded by James H. Farrell, president of the U.S. Steel Corp., who believes America is "overemphasizing the troubles of Europe." Daniel J. Willard, president of the B. & O. R. R. is "highly encouraged" by 1924 prospects for the railroads. He does not expect the tonnage to equal 1923—the record of American transportation history. "We can hardly expect the country to do a great export business while present disturbed conditions in Europe continue" he said. Thomas E. Wilson, Chicago packer, said: "We will have prosperity in 1924. Good business will prevail provided business men give it an opportunity and continue to sound and optimistic note." "Los Angeles' building record of $175,000,000 in 1923 will be eclipsed, in 1924," promises Sylvester Weaver, former president of the C. of C. In the mountain districts, with prospects for better wages, the outlook is good, declared A. E. Wilson, Denver investment banker. W. P. McPhee, Denver building material manufacturer, looks for some curtailment in building activities because of high wages and high cost of materials. SUE THEATER PRISONERS IN WHEN SEATED IN GALLERY Whether theater patrons or guests at other public places can be segregated with reference to race, or color, was a question to be decided today in Superior Judge T. C. Drummn's court, where the 3500 damage suit brought by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carr, of Elodenea against the Princess Theater of Santa Ana and its manager, C. E. Walker, came to trial at 10 a.m. The Carrs, through tehir attorney, Otto Jacobs, declare that the state law forbids such segregation and requires that the accommodations of all public places be made available to all alike. The winter crop of tourists is pouring in, it was revealed today. The revelation was made at the county jail where Jailer O. Moncrief reported 169 prisoners, the most since last winter. With only 132 beds the jailors are somewhat puzzled how to accommodate their guests. Justice Cox has complicated matters somewhat with his campaign against the speeders, it was said. This added congestion reaches only to a certain point; however, as the five-day terms given to speeders moves each lot of prisoners out of the way be- GALLS II MacDonald, Who May Be Baldwin’s Successor, Is in Sympathy LONDON, Dec. 20—Great Britain is willing to participate in an international conference for submarine and airplane disarmament if President Coolidge of the United States summons it, according to foreign office officials today. It was pointed out that Lennay MacDonald, leader of the labor party, may succeed Stanley Baldwin as premier and MacDonald is known to be in sympathy with any movement for disarmament. So far the foreign office has not received any definite information about the reported conference except what was conveyed in press dispatches from Washington. It was reported in official circles that unofficial negotiations are in progress between Representatives of Soviet Russia and MacDonald relative to recognition of the Moscow government. Whitehall—the seat of British officialdom, is convinced that MacDonald will grant early recognition to the soviet government if he comes into power as British premier. WASHINGTON, Dec. 20—President Coolidge is willing, as was the late president Harding, to call a new international conference to attempt imitation of submarines and aircraft at any time when conditions are such as to lead to a successful undertaking, it was stated today in official quarters. Like Harding, howover, President Coolidge does NOT consider that such time has yet arrived, consequently no steps are being taken at this time toward the summoning of such a conference. WOULD PUNISH “WAR BREEDERS” WASHINGTON, Dec. 20—Senator Borah, Republican, Idaho, today re-introduced in the senate his resolution outlawing war as a public crime against the law of nations. Borah would bind all nations to punish "war breeders," instigators and war profiteers." He Stone Walls and Steel Bars Melt in Spirit of Christmas (By Copeland C. Berg) (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Calif., Dec. 20.—Stone walls and steel bars melt in the spirit of Christmas. The tug of baby fingers, but aignant memory of near three score women inmates of the California prison, is stronger than the arm of the law. For the glow of a child's heart at Christmaside and the undying love of a mother pervades the women's ward at San Quentin today. In the ward sitting room 55 women move to and fro in the height of Yuletide preparations the chasm between prison walls and the outside. In the center of the group sits Mrs. Louise Peete, serving a life sentence for the murder of Jacob Denton at Los Angeles. In her lap a piece of gay cloth, contrasting sharply with the blue of her prison garb. Murder-convicted hands deftly move the needle. She is making a dress for a baby doll and in each stitch there is the love denied the mother in the care of her own child. Just a bit of clotu to carry a card like a million others, marked: From mother to a baby who believes this mother is "away on a long visit." (Continued on Page 2) WOULD PUNISH "WAR BREEDERS" WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.—Senator Borah, Republican, Idaho, today re-introduced in the senate his resolution outlawing war as a public crime against the law of nations. Borah would bind all nations to punish "war breeders, instigators and war profiteers." He also proposed formation of an international code of peace, to be administered thru an international court, modeled after the U. S. supreme court. BELIEVE COUPLE IN SUICIDE PACT LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 20.—Holding each other's hand and lying on the floor in their night clothes, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Whitney were found dead today in the back room of their grocery store here. Both died from bullet wounds which apparently were self-inflicted. Theories of murder were scouted by police authorities who said all indications pointed to a suicide pact. No messages of explanation have been discovered. IDENTIFY VICTIM AS GLOBE TROTTER OLIVER, Wis., Dec. 20.—The terms of a $10,000 wager under which Frank Fletcher was walking from San Francisco to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and back around the United States cost the life of the noted globe trotter. The body of a man found frozen to death, near here, Saturday, was identified this afternoon as Fletcher's. He was frozen while sleeping in the open as stipulated in the wager. WIN'S SCOUT HONORS Howard Heineman won honors in the patrol contest of Anaheim Boy Scouts Troop 3 recently. He went thru the drill most accurately and in quickest time. These drills are held frequently.