oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-22

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 Fair, cool tonight and Sunday with light to heavy frost tonight. MOST NOTABLE DEBUTANTES OF EASTERN SEASON Miss Janet Moffett (left) and Miss Narcissa Vanderlip. A. Moffett, chief of the Navy service, are being looked upon the most notable debutantes of The New York and Washington social seasons are now in full swing. Miss Narcissa Vanderlip, daughter of Frank A. Vanderlip, the banker, and Miss Janet Moffett, daughter of Rear Admiral William Miss Janet Moffett (left) and Miss Narcissa Vanderlip. A. Moffett, chief of the Navy service, are being looked upon by the most notable debutantes of the early season. Miss Moffett regarded as the most popular member of Washington's younger set, was introduced by her mother at a tea given their home in Massachusetts Avenue. She is shown in the gown in which she was introduced. DELAY LEMON EXTENSION CONFERENCE The road committees of Anaheim and Fullerton C. of C. will meet shortly after the new year on the connecting of Lemon-st. and Harvard-ave., it was announced this afternoon by Secretary G. W. Reid. It had been planned to hold such a conference this week but the pre-holiday activities precluded it. The plan is to extend Lemon-st thru to connect with Harvard ave. There is a jog of a few feet which may be obviated by a curve or permitted to remain at Orangethorpe. The commercial organizations of both cities are keenly interested in providing such additional connecting link. FIND FOX GUILTY; PLANS TO APPEAL ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 22.—Phil E. Fox, former Ku Klux Klan editor, today faced life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering Attorney W. S. Coburn another klansman, here, Nov. 5. The verdict, returned by the Thousands Enjoy Second Big Community Christmas Evening SHOULD there have arisen a question of 12,500 being the correct census of Anaheim, last night's attendance at the Community Christmas tree dispelled the doubt, when the boys and girls of the community, ranging age from the tot of 6 months to the "larger one" of 75 years, extended his or her hand to receive a stocking of candy, nuts, apples and toys from the pretty tree in City park. Autos began arriving shortly after six o'clock and by starting time every available parking space for many blocks in each direction were filled Harry D. Riley, president of Anaheim C. of C., made a short task concerning the organization of the Paperettes, the newspaper women of Anaheim, who sponsored the tree and of their proposed activities, and introduced those contributing to the program. Following invocation by Rev. T. H. Walker, pastor of the Presbyterian church, the Anaheim Community Chorus, under direction of Dale Hamilton Evans, with cornet accompaniment by Bert Steelhead, and drums by Frank Sackett, joined in "Joy to the World." Christmas songs by the Concordia chorus were rich with melody. Rev. Walker spoke briefly of the spirit of Christmas, religious and philanthropic, and closed with wishes for a happy season. He received a hearty chorus of "same to you," from the children. Little Miss "Jingle Belle," (Eloise Wright) who looked like a snowflake fairy, wearing a costume which must have been designed to please Santa himself, danced her way into the hearts of the throng. The wooden soldiers. danced their number with "women precision" but thorough grace and charm. They were Katherine Raiche, Elizabeth Keeler, Shirley Lamb, Velma James, Marjorie Clark and Thelma Killer. Mayor Stark had a seat of honor on the platform and fatheed as he wasened his hot town entertainment. Santa Claus, in a Juxuried sedan, as a modern Santa showcame, skipped onto the platform and was fairly mobbed by small girls and boys who all waded to shake hands with him. A good-intentioned double formed near the tree in charge Anaheim Boy Scouts to receive the gifts, but excitement over came order and a surging swain but happy crowd almost no bed Santa's assistants. When the crowd cleared somewhat there were a four-year-old girl and a larger boy left over but their parents were soon four and all was well again. Anaheim's second annual Community Christmas tree was a great success and the Paparettes tried and heartily thank the many individuals, organizations, the municipality and others for their limited support, financial aid otherwise. A small sum was left in the treasury which will be turned over to the committee in charge next year's tree. It may interest the public know that $10 pounds of cane 375 pounds of peanuts, 19 box of apples, 2500 crickets and 25 horns were put into the stocking. All the goodies were purchased from Anaheim firm, who made a price below wholesale on ea FIND FOX GUILTY; PLANS TO APPEAL ATLANTA, GA., Dec. 22.—Phil E. Fox, former Ku Klux Klan editor, today faced life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering Attorney W. S. Coburn another klansman, here, Nov. 5. The verdict, returned by the jury late yesterday after nine hours of deliberation, carried a recommendation of mercy—all that gave Fox from death by hanging. His plea of insanity, testimony of experts who branded him a paranoic and more than a dozen prominent character witnesses from Texas failed to secure an acquittal. His attorneys today were preparing an appeal for a new trial. They announced shortly after Fox was sentenced that they would hold a conference with him relative to this step. Fox will be held in jail here pending the outcome of his appeal for a new trial. THIRD PROBE INTO GROUNDING OF SHIP NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—A naval board of inquiry consisting of an admiral and four officers of high rank, will conduct a hearing into the accident to the giant liner Leviathan, to fix responsibility for the grounding on the Jersey mud flats yesterday, was learned this afternoon. Such an inquiry will be the third instituted, local harbor authorities and officials of the U.S. Line, which operates the big liner, conducting other probes. BUILDING PERMITS B. Alcala, frame addition to residence, 1130 Parry-ave, cost $75. Wm. Schultz, frame residence and garage at 809 No. Sabina st, cost $5000. Standard Oil Co., frame office, at 423 So. Vine-st, cost $720. ORATORIO THRILL'S LARGE AUDIENCE Despite numerous other pre-holiday affairs scheduled last evening, a large and appreciative audience was thrilled at the White Temple by the classic oratorio, The Messiah, by Handel, sung by 40 musicians. Many declared it the finest exhibition of "house talent" ever heard in Orange-co. Both the chorus and the soloists, without exception, were superb. Several parts of the oratorio will be repeated at the Sunday evening service at the White Temple. VENIZELOS MUST BANISH DYNASTY ATHENS, Dec. 22.—The Association of Army and Navy officers today announced its willingness to have former Premier Venizelos return to Greece provided he guarantees the banishment of the Gluksborg dynasty, including Prince Paul. Prince Paul is a brother of King George who is now virtually in exile. PARIS, Dec. 3.—Former Premier Elutherios Venizelos of Greece today received an official investigation from Colonel Plasteros, head of the Greek revolutionary committee, to return to Athens to assume leadership. SIX KILLED BY SHOOTING AFFRAIL AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 22. Four women, a man and a boy were killed in a shooting affray at Coopers Mills, near here, today. The man, it is reported, committed suicide. The circumstance of the whoeale killing had not reached the police up to a lair hour. MURRAY CAPTURED PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 22. Tom Murray, ex-convict and co-fessed leader of the three bandits who held up and robbed the Lake County State Bank at Florence Ore., Dec. 11, is in jail today following his capture here with four other men late yesterday. Eddie Walker, another of five arrested men, is believed to be implicated in the robbery which netted the bandits $800 of which $1,426 has been recovered. GOMPERS TO CANADA WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Samuel Gompers, president of the F. of L., will sail from New York Monday for Panama for a month investigation of labor conditions in the Canal Zone, it was announced here today. He will be accompanied by William Spencer of the building trades department and Albert Berres of the metal trades department. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF N ORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, December 22, 1923 EUTERN SEASON PEACE OVERTU CAMP PASSES AWAY AFTER ILLNESS Interested in Orange-co Harbor Development And C. of C. E. B. Camp, for many years a prominent rancher near Anaheim and owner of the country home, "Camphaven," on Lincoln-blvd. passed away after several days' illness early this morning. The members of his family were at his side when death came. Surviving is the widow, Ida L. Camp, a daughter, Ruth Bandini, of Beware Faking Prohi Officers! LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22.—A warning was issued today to the public by federal prohibition officials for Southern Californians to beware of persons who seek to enter homes under the guise of being federal officers engaged in a hunt for liquor. Two cases of "high-packing" have already come to the attention of the authorities. The first was the Western-ave Golf Club and the second the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans in Branden-st. In each case men entered the house displaying some sort of a badge and announced themselves as federal officers and then proceeded to reach the place, apparently in search of liquor. COX ASSERT HE HAS BEEN BAMBOOZL "Southern Portia" T Out to be Hotel Phone Girl A young Los Angeles teleoperator with an amazing mand of sweet adjectives plea for merey today sto the only women in 13 years had "pulled the wool over eyes" of Judge John B. Santa Ana, known to the corners for his sentencing speeders. Second Big Christmas Event In their number with "wood-decision" but thorough grace, they were Katherine Elizabeth Keeler, Shirley Velma James, Marjorie and Thelma Killer. Or Stark had a seat of honor on the platform and fairly as he watched his home entertainment. A Claus, in a luxurious as a modern Santa should skipped onto the platform was fairly mobyed by the girls and boys who all want-shake hands with him. Good-intentioned double line near the tree in charge of Boy Scouts to receive gifts, but excitement over-order and a surging, swarm at happy crowd almost nobita's assistants. On the crowd cleared out that there were a four-year-old and a larger boy left over, their parents were soon found was well again. Claus's second annual Christmas tree was a great and the Paperettes truly heartily thank the many inks, organizations, the munity and others for their use support, financial and wise. Small sum was left in the y which will be turned over committee in charge of year's tree. May interest the public to what $10 pounds of candy, rounds of peanuts, 17 boxes, 2500 crickets and 2500 were put into the stockings. The goodies were purchased Anaheim firms, who made below wholesale on each interested in Orange-co Harbor Development And C. of C. E. B. Camp, for many years a prominent rancher near Anaheim and owner of the country home, "Camphaven," on Lincoln-blvd. passed away after several days' illness early this morning. The members of his family were, at his side when death came. Surviving is the widow, Ida L. Camp, a daughter, Ruth Bandini, of Anaheim, and a son, Gillman L. Camp, who is at Butte, Montana. A brother, Charles D. Camp, of Butte, Montana, has been in Anaheim about two months and was visiting at the Camp home. Remains are in care of Backs, Terry and Campbell. Funeral services will not be arranged until arrival of the son from Montana. A Christian Science leader will have charge of the services. Mr. Camp has been actively interested in affairs of Anaheim, for some years as C. of C. director, and he was particularly interested in the development of the Orange-co Harbor. Mr. Camp took an active part in the Orange show, working faithfully. His services will be deeply missed in the community. SANTA CLAUS MAY DIE OF BURNS SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 22. — A Christmas celebration at the Buellton School, near here, was turned into tragedy today when fire ignited the Santa Claus costumes of Miss Henrietta Dyer, school teacher, and she was badly burned. Miss Dyer is said to have struck a match to light candles on the Christmas tree and the match flame ignited the cotton whiskers of her costume. She will probably recover. DIVORCED, MUST PAY TO USE NAME In each case men entered the house displaying some sort of a badge and announced themselves as federal officers, and then proceeded to reach the place, apparently in search of liquor. MONAHAN TO BE IN JAIL 500 DAYS A. P. Monahan, accused Huntington Beach bootlegger, was still in the county jail today, although freed of a manslaughter charge yesterday on a writ of habeus corpus. Monahan was fined $500 by Justice J. B. Cox when he pleaded guilty late yesterday to a charge of having liquor in his possession. Lacking funds he went to jail. The liquor in question was alleged in the manslaughter complaint to have been responsible for the death of Joe Conroy, of Huntington Park, who aided in consuming one bottle sold by Monahan to Targer Anderson, companion of Conroy, and then stole three more bottles from Monahan's alleged stock. Monahan was released from the manslaughter charge because it was shown that he had not sold liquor directly to Conroy. The fine assessed yesterday must be served out in jail at the rate of one day for each dollar, it was said. $500,000 LOSS IN HUGE S. F. FIRE SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22. — After a spectacular battle during which the major portion of the city's fire fighting equipment was called into action, flames that sweet a six-story building at Second and Mission-sts. and threatened the entire wholesale district, were brot under control today. Six firemen were overcome by smoke and Captain Windsor and Hoseman Durham had narrow escapes. The damage was estimat- Southern Portia Out to be Hotel Phone Girl A young Los Angeles teleoperator with an amazing mand of sweet adjectives plea for merely today stole the only women in 13 years had "pulled the wool over eyes" of Judge John B. O'Santa Ana, known to the corners for his sentencing speeders. Julia Virginia Lee, composed of H. Sylvester of Hollywood complained the release man with whom she was ing from Laguna Beach while motor copa arrested him along with the Hollywood nine others are spending pre-Christmas period at homes instead of in the bastile. The judge admitted today he had been "bamboozled" expressed a keen desire to Miss Lee to serve out the tence of Sylvester, a promised in her plea for mercy. Miss Lee in her letter, wrote on the crested stationary biggest hotel in Los Angeles forth that she had just arrived in Los Angeles from Alabama, that Sylvester rushing her along the Oregon highways in order that she meet a dear friend from them who had just arrived in Los Angeles. Her family has long been sociated with the bench, she and she realized, as perhaps people do, the importance forcing the laws. Would judge please release Sylvester cause it was all her fault didn't seem fair for a stu to cause such a gallant knight serve a sentence in her body. The letter touched the heart of his honor. The Judge h came from Arkansas and w of the good old days must appeared again while he reel letter. So he swallowed what now describes as "the bait." Reporters who invest found that Sylvester, a aged man, is married and two children in Hollywood expressed a keen desire to publicity. Instead of coming from south it was revealed that Lee, whose full name may be Julia Virginia, is employing a telephone exchange in Los geles and has been a free passenger in the Sylvester. Now Judge Cox wants to come back and serve out vester's sentence as she pro- to do. "I will say this," he greets "when a woman lies she worst liar in the world." can a poor man do? KILLED BY SHOOTING AFFRAY USTA, Maine, Dec. 22—Women, a man and a boy, killed in a shooting affray on Mills, near here, today. Man, it is reported, commits suicide. The circumstance whose sale killing had not the police up to a late RRAY CAPTURED OTLAND, Ore., Dec. 22—Surrey, ex-convict and con-reader of the three bandits held up and robbed the Lane State Bank at Florence, Dec. 11, is in jail today foll his capture here with four men late yesterday. Walker, another of the arrested men, is believed to be implicated in the robbery netted the bandits $8000 with $1,426 has been recov- PERS TO CANAL HINGTON, Dec. 22—Samperers, president of the A. will sail from New York for Panama for a month's nation of labor conditions Canal Zone, it was an here today. Will be accompanied by Wil-penner of the building department and Albert J. of the metal trades de- DIVORCED, MUST PAY TO USE NAME PARIS, Dec. 22—Edith Kelly Gould, divorced wife of Frank Gould, the American millionaire, cannot use her husband's family name in connection with her dancing act unless she pays a fine of 500 francs for each performance, the Selme tribunal ruled today in deciding the action brot by Gould. The Albambra Theater, where the dancer has been appearing, must pay a fine of 1,000 francs for each time it uses the name "Gould" in its programs or display lights, under the court decision. Gould's claim for one million francs damage for past use of his name by his former wife was denied. 1 DEAD IN WRECK MARLETTA, Ga., Dec. 22—One man was killed and several persons slightly injured today when the Dixie Limited was derailed and the engine completely overturned. The dead man, James W. Brown of Decatur, Ga., was engineer of the train. The train was running three minutes late when the wreck occurred, according to railroad officials. Spreading rails were thought to have been the cause. EDITOR DROPS DEAD PASADENA, Dec. 22—Hugh K. Hartung, former St. Louis editor, dropped dead in the Pasadena Star-News office today, where he had been employed as proof reader. Heart failure is believed to have caused his death. HUGE S. F. FIRE SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22—After a spectacular battle during which the major portion of the city's fire fighting equipment was called into action, flames that sweet a six-story building at Second and Mission-sts, and threatened the entire wholesale district, were brot under control today. Six firemen were overcome by smoke and Captain Windsor and Hoseman Durham had narrow escapes. The damage was estimated at $500,000. Because of the danger of collapse of the roof of the building which housed several wholesale concerns including C. F. Weber Co., theater and school furniture; MacMillan and Co., publishers; and Thomas E. Wilson and Co., sporting goods; Fire Chief Murphy ordered his men from the building early today. It was then discovered Windsor and Durham were missing. While a picked party of searchers were looking to rhem their lanterns were observed on an adjoining building, having climbed a fire wall and hurdled a gap of several feet to safety. The fire was discovered shortly after 1 a.m. and was of such spectacular nature as to draw a large crowd. Women in evening clothes and men in full dress coming from the Palace Hotel near by had their attire ruined when the high pressure water system was put into play from the tops of buildings adjoining the fire, the wind carrying the spray over the crowd. SENTENCE SLICED AFTER EACH FAINT SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22—Wiley Fowler, colored, University of California student, fainted three times in court today as the judge successively attempted to sentence him to 'one year, six months and three months for practicing medicine without a license. Finally the jurist said: "Sixty days." Fowler kept his feet and was led off to the jail. Anaheim P. C. Christma Anaheim postoffice is broad all records. It is still doing regards incoming mail. Out-reached its peak Thursday 175 sacks, a brand new mark. Yesterday 10 extra pouch letters came in besides the four truckloads of parcels posted ter, besides the regular on two. All mail received was ed up and all outgoing mail on the first available trains. It has been the practice to pare all mails received during publicity. Instead of coming from south it was revealed that Lee, whose full name may be Beula Virginia, is employa telephone exchange in Los geles and has been a free passenger in the Sylvester Now Judge Cox wants come back and serve out vester's sentence as she pro- "I will say this," he greed "when a woman lies she worst liar in the world. can a poor man do? Be district attorney read ter and bit as hard as I did District Attorney Nelson today that the letter had had very little to do with freedom of the prisoners had been virtually agreed himself and Judge Cox to the speeders to spend Christmas at their respi homes. TAKE OVER WORK Hickey and Harmon, Alha contractors, today started construction work on the o sewer section from Browne corner to the sewer farm pipe is 24 inches. The co was sub-let by Donner and Anaheim P. C. Christma IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS TOLD 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. 98 ERTURES DENIED COX ASSERTS HE HAS BEEN BAMBOOZLED Southern Portia" Turns Out to be Hotel Phone Girl A young Los Angeles telephone operator with an amazing command of sweet adjectives in a sea for merely today stood as the only women in 13 years who d "pulled the wool over the ties" of Judge John B. Cox, of Nanta Ana, known to the far fewers for his sentencing of needers. Christmas Mails Heavier This Year WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Christmas mails this year are running from five to fifty per cent heavier than last year, it was announced by the postoffice department today after receiving telegraphic reports from 37 cities in widely separated sections of the country. First class mails are 16 per cent heavier on the average and parcels post 18 per cent. MORE LEASES TAKEN WEST OF ANAHEIM FEDERALS IN VICTORY AT PUEBLA Revolutionaries Said to Have Suffered Many Casualties VERA CRUZ, Dec. 22.—Adolfo De La Huerta, chief civilian leader of the Mexican revolt, was reported today to have made peace overtures to the federals. De La Huerta according to information from an authentic source, is attempting to arrange a conference with the federal military chiefs. MORE LEASES TAKEN WEST OF ANAHEIM Reports of further efforts to lease land in the vicinity of Harding and also of Los Alamitos were current today. One report said that either the Petroleum Midway or the General Petroleum had leased 200 acres and would put down a well a mile southwest of the Gaddie Oil WCos well at Los Alamitos, Hugh Connor, postmaster there, who with three associates owns 104 acres and has under lease 225 more, denied the report of leases there, but admitted that negotiations had been in progress. He said the Gaddie well now was down 1400 feet. The Gaddie people are confident they will get oil, he said. The last lease of which Connor knows was made two weeks ago, when the Julian Petroleum Corp., whose negotiations were reported in these columns, obtained 40 acres of Mrs. Day. The Standard Oil Co. Has a lease southwest of the Gaddie well. Regarding efforts to lease near Harding, Donald Woodward, former president of the Lessors' Oil Co. at Hansen Station, said that there had been negotiations and Doc's Oil and Gas Station reported that representatives of certain oil companies were busy this morning in the vicinity. According to Connor of Los Alamitos, the General Petroleum Co. is giving up its leases in the neighborhood of Buena Park and is about to be absorbed by another large company. OUTCOME OF KELS TEST KNOWN SOON SACRAMENTO, Dec. 22.—The outcome of the analysis of Alex Kel's spinal fluid, which will determine whether the "haystack slayer" shall be examined as to his sanity, will probably be announced by Judge C. E. McLaughlin, president of state prison directors, here Monday morning. McLaughlin said today that there is no possibility of the result of the test being known by those privileged to make it public. Revolutionaries Said to Have Suffered Many Casualties VERA CRUZ, Dec. 22.—Adolfo De La Huerta, chief civilian leader of the Mexican revolt, was reported today to have made peace overtures to the federalals. De La Huerta according to information from an authentic source, is attempting to arrange a conference with the federal military chiefs. There has been comparative inactivity on both sides since the battle around San Marcos. MEXICO CITY, Dec. 22.—Federal troops, commanded by General Cruz, have defeated the third rebel brigade under General Sanchez, 30 miles south of Puebla, after several hours of severe fighting, according to dispatches from the front to the war department today. The rebels were driven from the dominating heights around Panzecola and put to rout. The revolutionaries are said to have suffered heavy casualties. Secretary of War Serrano denied a report that 300 federal troops in the state of Puebla had gone over to the rebels. A traveler, just arrived from the state of Jalisco, said there was a stretch on "no man's land" about 100 miles wide between the federal and rebel armies around Guadalajara. The federals are massed in the region of Irapuisto and the rebels around La Barguau. DENIES PEACE OVERTURES ST. LOUIS, Dec. 22.—Adolfo De La Huerta, leader of the Mexican revolt, denied categorically and emphatically in a message dispatched from Vera Cruz at 2 a.m. to F. M. Alvarez, Mexican consul here, that he had made any peace overtures to the Obregon government. "Brand as a lie the reports that I have solidified any conference for an armistice with Obregon forces," De La Huerta wired. FEDERALS RETAKE PUEBLA TAAMPICO, Dec. 22.—Federal troops have retaken Puebla from the rebel forces under General Martinez, said dispatches from the interior today. In the fighting, which reached its height Friday night, many rebels were slain and captured, the dispatches said. Ten thousand federal troops attacked the revolutionists who attempted to make a stand at Puebla after abandoning San Anana and Xeshihuacan. The rebels are now reported to be reforming their ranks at Los Arcos. Guerilla bands in the state of Tamaulipas are reported in flight. INSTANTLY. Instead of coming from the mail it was revealed that Miss. John, whose full name may or not be Julia Virginia, is employed at telephone exchange in Los Angeles and has been a frequent messenger in the Sylvester car. Now Judge Cox wants her to back and serve out Sylvester's sentence as she promised do. I will say this," he growled, when a woman lies she is the first liar in the world. What a poor man do? Besides, district attorney read the letter and bit as hard as I did." District Attorney Nelson said that the letter had really very little to do with theedom of the prisoners as it been virtually agreed by myself and Judge Cox to allow speeders to spend their Christmas at their respective homes. MAKE OVER WORK Mickey and Harmon, Alhambra tractors, today started connection work on the ontfall section from Browning's near to the sewer farm. The size is 24 inches. The contract sub-let by Donner and Mero.up. ANAHEIM P. O. Breaks Past Christmas Mailing Records Anahiem postoffice is breaking records. It is still doing so as cards incoming mail. Outgoing cheed its peak Thursday with sacks, a brand new high. yesterday 10 extra pouches of hers came in besides the regular six pouches, and four extra loads of parcels post matbesides the regular one or All mail received was clean-up and all outgoing mail put the first available trains. has been the practice to pre-all mails received during the day for delivery on the earliest train possible. Many more special delivery stamps have been purchased than usual, to prevent delays on packages particularly. Two men will be kept on hand Sunday to keep moving all mails that come in, and five or six men will deliver parcels post packages. As already announced, the office will remain open until 8:00 o'clock tonight instead of 6:00 and will open at 7:00 a.m. Monday instead of 8:00. The fine weather has been a big help to the carriers. Martinez, said dispatches from the interior today. In the fighting, which reached its height Friday night, many rebels were slain and captured, the dispatches said. Ten thousand federal troops attacked the revolutionists who attempted to make a stand at Puebla after abandoning San Anana and Xishihuacan. The rebels are now reported to be reforming their ranks at Los Arcos. Guerilla bands in the state of Tamaulpa are reported in flight. HOLDUP MAN IN S. A. APARTMENT When Bruce Petty answered a summons at the door of his apartment, on the second floor of a Santa Ana business block, last night, he faced two revolvers, drawn by two roughly-dressed men. Forcing Petty, a visitor to the city, back into the room and ordering him to stand against the wall, the intruders looted the apartment of $30 in cash. The hold-ups, both masked with large blue handkerchiefs, disappeared among holiday shoppers. Petty was in the apartment of his brother-in-law, J. Benedict, at 414 1-2 West Fourth-st. COLLEGE BOYS ARE HOME FOR HOLIDAYS Al Clayes arrived this morning from Arizona University to pass the holidays with his parents, Prof. and Mrs. J. A. Clayes. Al will return to his studies Jan. 2. Among other boys who are home are Art Mann and Dana Newkirk from Stanford, Bill Cook is home from U. S. C. These boys will help make the A. H. S. Alumni quintet to play the varsity basket ball team Dec. 27. The hour for the big game will be announced later. Plain Dealer Classified Ads Always Bring Results