oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-28

PAGE EIGHT CURRENT SPORTING EVENT FIRPO WILL NOT BE GIVEN FIGHT By DAVIS J. WALSH (L.N.S. Sports Editor) NEW YORK, Dec. 28—If it weren't for the fact that the boys are all set to gather the loose money Dempsey and Firpo left in New York last time, it might not be bad business to feed Tom Gibbons some of that Firpo diet just to see what would happen. Personally, we believe that Gibbons would make the fur-bearing citizen look even worse than he actually is. Thomas himself declared that he would stop the senor were he given the opportunity. He will NOT. The boys are fully aware that the senor must be preserved, as is, until the harvest moon shines brightly on another Dempsey enterprise, probably on or before July 4 next. They are shooting at a two million dollar gate this time, and that is entirely too many dollars to trifle with. Firpo has one more big fight coming to him and it must be with Dempsey because the project is one of those form-fitting, made to-your-measure affairs and needs no ballyhoo. Allowing the senor to frolic with Gibbons, Harry Wills or any of those rough playmates would be nothing less than ruinous. Therefore it shall not be. It is pleasing to note, however, that Gibbons at last has decided to capitalize the fact that he is the only man this side of hereafter to stay the limit with Dempsey since the latter became cham. SARGUM PROOUTINGS All the baseball fans remember Curley McLain, who for two or three years was a member of the Elk Champions. Curley once caught for Hap Hoagans Vernon Tigers, but his connections with the Globe Grain Co. took him out of professional ball. His connection with the local Elks was mostly as utility player and coach. His smiling face and good nature made him a favorite with the fans. When he was called on to play he gave his all and was a big aid to the Elk Champions. If reports are true Mac has played his last game. Over two years ago after a game Mac was taken ill and it required several months to put high on his feet. He did not attempt to play ball again for months, but his health apparently was perfect and his love for the game cared him to join in the last season's race. Just before the close of the season his old trouble came back on him. He went north with the team to participate in the State Championship. On his return he was again kept from his duties as manager of the gallerton branch of the Globe Grain Co. for several weeks. He again took up his duties about two weeks ago. For a few days everything appeared to be rosy, but suddenly his sight began to fail. Monday he visited a specialist and after a consultation NO ADVANCE IN SO.CALIF. LOS ANGELES, Dec. The advance of two cent-gallon in the price of gas as announced in Chicago Standard Oil Co. of Indiana have no effect on Southern ornia, according to office the Standard Oil Co. here. The explanation was give the Standard Oil Co. of In not market any gasoline section of the west. Officials here said they received no notice of an in the price of gasoline. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Gasoline prices will not be ed in Pacific coast states row, Standard Oil Co., said here today. No advance in gasoline in the far west is content the officials asserted. Present prices here are a gallon at filling station two cents state tax. ADVANCE MIDWEST GASOLINE PR CHICAGO, Dec. 28—Teral offices here of the S Oil Co., (Indiana) announce afternoon that tank wagon for gasoline would be an tomorrow two cents a gallon the eleven midwestern stated by the company. The price varies in different qualities. In Chicago t price will be 14c from wagons and 16c from services. coming to him and it must be with Dempsey because the project is one of those form-fitting, made to your-measure affairs and needs no ballyhoo. Allowing the senator to frolic with Gibbons, Harry Wills or any of those rough playmates would be nothing less than ruinous. Therefore it shall not be. It is pleasing to note, however, that Gibbons at last has decided to capitalize the fact that he is the only man this side of hereafter to stay the limit with Dempsey since the latter became champion. Everything was against Gibbons at Shelby, yet he hurt Dempsey on several occasions and proved that he is uncommonly fast, smart and game and tough. We happen to be one of the innocents who think the Shelby fight was on the absolute, plumb-bob level. We also think Gibbons can do it again. He is stepping out in the general direction of another chance in meeting Fred Fulton. Gibbons should cut funny Fred down inside three rounds. The latter, never game, is now as slow as a day-laborer’s shovel. After Freddie is picked up tenderly and borne away, Gibbons intends to come to New York to see what can be done about the situation. He cannot hope to interfere with the Dempsey-Firpo business, which is in the bag, but can find plenty of action in these parts, provided Jack Renault, Gene Tunney, Mike McTigue, and other worthies care to accommodate. The talk of matching McTigue and Carpentier for the light-heavy weight championship of the world and then bringing on Tunney to meet the winner, Gibbons, a light heavyweight, could “take” the three of them in one week, and it might not be a sour idea if he joined the merry throng at that. The title in question foisted Carpentier into a bout with Dempsey and a small fortune. Gibbons, if at all impressive in winning it, might do likewise. LAST NIGHT'S FIGHTS AT NEW YORK—Jack Zivic, Pittsburgh, got decision over Joe Dawson, Milwaukee, ten rounds. Jack Hauzner, New York got decision over Red Chapman, Boston, 10 rounds. AT BROOKLYN — Sammy Markowitz, Brooklyn, got decision over Danny Coher, Brooklyn, ten rounds. AT LOGANSPORT — Indian Horner, of Marion, Ind., and Parana Joe Gans of South Bend, drew ten rounds; Cyclone Rogers bent K. O. Clemmons. AT PORT THOMAS, Ky., Midget Guery defeated Tommy Sparks in ten rounds; Danny Shore won from Lou Henneberry, in six; Dutch Steel knocked out Roy Grimes, first round. Just before the close of the season his old trouble came back on him. He went north with the team to participate in the State Championship. On his return he was again kept from his duties as manager of the gallerton branch of the Globe Grain Co. for several weeks. He again took up his duties about two weeks ago. For a few days everything appeared to be rosy, but suddenly his sight began to fall. Monday he visited a specialist and after a consultation it was deemed necessary that he should enter the California Hospital where he could be under the constant care of specialists, who hold very little hope of saving his vision. Mrs. McLain has given up the Anaheim residence and has gone to L.A. A new man will take Mac's place with the Fullerton Branch. It's a sad, sad misfortune that has befallen a real fellow. I know that his many, many friends extend every sympathy. With the heavy expense of hospital and the necessary care coming on, the fans might show their appreciation of Mac's part efforts by staging a benefit program; a baseball game with wrestling match or some added attraction would give the fans a chance of enjoying themselves and alding at the same time. The Navy boys who are to compete against Washington New Year's day at Pasadena are on their way hither. Uncle Sam's Navy is up against a hard proposition. To hop off a rattler after a transcontinental journey and take the Huskies to a cleaning is a man's size job. The Huskies are a tough gang for any team to defeat without that team being fagged out by a long trip and a change of climate. If the Navy triumphs, well the Navy is a durned good combination of grit stamina and football brains. The second day's racing at the Culver plant was played to a small crowd. The weather had a lot to do with the attendance and boss Ferris was still very optimistic as to the future of the game. Erminio Spalla, who has the garlic breath of Old Italy and who happens to be the champion leather pusher of all Europe will make his American debut at Madison Square Gardens Feb. 1 against America's light heavy-weight champ, Gene Tuney. Pill bet a cookie that Mr. Spalle learns something of the boxing game from Gene. Roy Mabee is getting to be a better flyer than Leo ADVANCE MIDWEEK CHICAGO, Dec. 28—Teral offices here of the S.O.L.O.C.I.O.N. (Indiana) announce afternoon that tank wagon for gasoline would be able tomorrow two cents a gage the eleven midwestern staed by the company. The price varies in different cities. In Chicago it will price will be 14e fright wagons and 16c from services. HUSKIES START SOUTH TOND SEATTLE, Dec. 28—Town football squad, upon shoulders rests the respo­nibility of upholding the west in the-24 intersection east-west iron dispute, will embra Pasadena tonight. Every man who has tuned steadily and faithfully for twenty-nine in num­make the trip. A corps of coaches and gers and scores of fans aboard the Huskies special is scheduled to leave 11:15 p.m. The Huskies had the stiff workout on the hour iron yesterday afternoon; a light signal drill wired the training to a close. 10,000 GALLONS OF WINE SEED LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28—Bonded governmentmen early today pro­ agents under agent-in-chief W. Barnes, seized 10,000 of wine and arrested thru­the men arrested were Michel, in charge of the Louis Solinas and I.D.Fresheschi. According to the pro­ officers the men were drilled automobile truck contain­eral barrels of wine from ery. The wine barrels were raised by means of pickin­the men are alleged to have disposing of the wine at ery without a permit. CLAIM YOURTHEN CONFESSED MUIT LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28—the theory advanced by officer Tony Petro, 13, of Hu Park, who was found dead an irrigation ditch near had been accidently shot other boys is said to ha strengthened today by the confession of one of two rested at Huntington P.U deputy sheriffs. Harold McFarland, 14, with Lewis Baird, 14, coaccording to the officers, and Baird were duck­ with Petro when Petro jumped in front of Mecl AT BROOKLYN — Same in y Markowitz, Brooklyn, got decision over Danny Coher, Brooklyn, ten rounds. AT LOGANSPORT — Indian Horner, of Marion, Ind., and Parama Joe Gans of South Beard, drew in ten rounds; Cyclone Rogers beat K. O. Clemmons. AT PORT THOMAS, Ky.—Midget Guery defeated Tomevy Sparka in ten rounds; Danny Beard won from Lou Henneberry, in six; Dutch Steel knocked out Roy Grifnea, first round. Erminio Spalla, who has the garlic breath of Old Italy and who happens to be the champion leather pusher of all Europe will make his American debut at Madison Square Gardens Feb. 1 against America's light heavy weight champ, Gene Turrow. I’ll bet a cookie that Mr. Spalle learns something of the boxing game from Gene. Roy Mabee is getting to be better flipper salesman than he ever was a wrestler. In wrestling UNITED THEATER, 306 E. Center Tonight Tomorrow 10c—25c—35c ZANE GREY'S "THE U. P. TRAIL" With Roy Stewart & Kathlyn Williams SUNDAY—MONDAY—TUESDAY ROYAL STOCK COMPANY In "SMILIN' THRU" Dance the Old Year Out and the New Year In Dancing 9 to 1 LEGION HALL, SANTA ANA DANCING Every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday Nights Admission $1 Ladies Free AUTOIST KILLER LOS ANGELES, Dec. Hurled from the auto in was riding when it was from the highway by speeding machine and over J. Sasaki, a Japanese, stantly killed today on the hall grade, according to telephoned to the office. T. Nomura and the father man killed were unhurt accident. HOLIDAY REVIEW Special evangelistic are in progress at the Old grim church. The pastor, Rev. W. O. is being assisted by E. Ralph V. Steelhead, of The interest is increasing Jan. 2 there will be an meeting of the Orangeness Ass'n. CANADIAN COCA CORPORATION MONTREAL, Que., D.C. Formation of the Coca-Cola of Canada, with W. Brownlee of Atlanta, Ga., aging director was and here today. The concern is back American capital and hard investment of $4,000,000 dominion. VOLCANO ACTIVITY HONOLULU, Dec. 28. phone message received Hilio said Killahea a volcano been showing great activity nightfall last evening. he let many a hold slip never lets a hold slip on prospect. Roy is selling fit clusters like grapes and if up his present rate he willize Orange-co in the next EVENTS NO ADVANCE IN SO. CALIF. GAS LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28 — The advance of two cents per gallon in the price of gasoline is announced in Chicago by the Standard Oil Co. of Indiana, will have no effect on Southern California, according to officials of the Standard Oil Co. here. The explanation was given that the Standard Oil Co. of Ind., does not market any gasoline in this section of the west. Officials here said they had received no notice of an advance in the price of gasoline. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28. — Gasoline prices will not be boosted in Pacific coast states tomorrow, Standard Oil Co. officials said here today. No advance in gasoline prices in the far west is contemplated, the officials asserted. Present prices here are 14c per gallon at filling stations, plus two cents state tax. ADVANCE MIDWEST GASOLINE PRICES CHICAGO, Dec. 28 — The general offices here of the Standard Oil Co., (Indiana) announce this afternoon that tank wagon prices or gasoline would be advanced tomorrow two cents a gallon in the eleven midwestern states served by the company. The price varies in different localities. In Chicago the new price will be 14c from tank dragons and 16c from service stations. FIND NO TRACE OF OWNER OF CLOTHES Only the waves crashing against the cliff two miles south of Palbo palisades can lift the veil of mystery surrounding the finding of clothes belonging to J. Connell Roark, known as the linerant "erackrjack man," on the beach in this isolated rection. Auxiliary found near the clothes Christmas day showed Roark, apparently a wandering house painter, formerly lived at Venice, where authorities proved that Roark had left that city a month ago for "parts unknown." The garments showed no evidence of having been in water. Letters in the coat pockets showed he had paid his bills. The diary indicated Roark was an upright man, wrote with a good hapd, and had education above the average. He had traveled the seven-seas and no woman had ever come into his life. His relatives apparently were unknown to him. RECHBERG URGES SEPARATE TREATY PARIS, Dec. 28 — Arnold Rechberg, former aide de camp to ex-crown prince Friedrich Wilhelm and now a German industrialist, in an interview with Premier Poincare, proposed a separate Franco-German treaty to provide security for reparations payments, it was revealed today by the Matin. Rechberg, according to the Matin, conferred also with Louis Barthou, French president of the inter-allied reparations commission, and Marshal Foch. STORMS ON LAKES CHICAGO, Dec. 28 — Severe storms were raging over the Great Lakes region today, according to DENY REPORTS MADE BY PREACHER DES MOINES, Dec. 28 — Charges made by Rev. N. C. Carpenter that scores of college girls of Des Moines were "week-end brides" that Chief of Police Hampond was prevented from doing his duty by court injunctions, and that several young couples were arrested nightly in automobiles in compromising positions are false, and Rev. Carpenter is deserving of censure for the reports a public report to the Polk county grand jury which investigated the charges, stated today. Rev. Carpenter is a prominent member of the Ku Klux Klan here and is the author of "Karpenter's Komment, in the weekly Klan newspaper. YUCATAN REBELS LOOT TREASURY MEXICO CITY, Dec. 28 — Rebels in Yucatan are engaged in widespread looting, according to information received here today. The Mexican Federation of Labor received word that Benjamin Carrillo, brother of Governor Felipe Carrillo, of Yucatan, has been executed. Mayor Bernunza of Merida, capital of Yucatan, was shot to death by rebels. The Yucatan treasury has been looted. Persons arriving from Guadalajara said the rebels had raised a forced loan of 250,000 pesos in that city. REBELS ADVANCE AT JALISCO VERA CRUZ, Dec. 28 — Revolutionary troops on the Jalisco front were advaacing today following a decisive victory over the federal General Cardenas and General Paulino Navarro in a 12-hour battle, it was announced by Huertista headquarters. General Cardenas was wounded. YOUNG BURGLER GET FIVE T Robert Brown 24. Alier 23, whose appearance that of thoughtless youth than vicious criminals taches agreed, were tenced by Superior Ju Williams to terms of no five years each at San after they had pleaded first degree burglary. With downcast eyes defendants stood in court and admitted that they tered the Kelley and store at San Juan Cian where they were captured watchman. They sailed that they were driven because they were "out" and therefore had account of the conspiracy Both denied that they been in trouble before Because of their and behavior it was the authorities would not a minimum sentence The defendants made no obtain probation. TELLS LOSS OF $1500 DIAMOND L. W. Erb, the loss $1500 diamond ring on apprehension of a man women on a stage at Tuesday, told police today ring disappeared. He was invited by Rito to the apartment of Blair bad and Marie Haines was considerable revelry the women jokingly boiling ring and placed it on her She still wore it at next day. The two women ex-used themselves. We also took his departure. ADVANCE MIDWEST GASOLINE PRICES CHICAGO, Dec. 28 — The general offices here of the Standard Co., (Indiana) announced this afternoon that tank wagon prices or gasoline would be advanced tomorrow two cents a gallon in one eleven midwestern states serviced by the company. The price varies in different localities. In Chicago the new price will be 14c from tank dragons and 16c from service stations. HUSKIES START SOUTH TONIGHT SEATTLE, Dec. 28 — Washington football squad, upon whose shoulders rests the responsibility of upholding the west in the 1923 24 intersection east-west gridron dispute, will embark for Huskies tonight. Every man who has turned out steadily and faithfully for practice—twenty-nine in number—will make the trip. A corps of coaches and managers and scores of fans will be board the Huskies special which is scheduled to leave here at 1:15 p.m. The Huskies had their final stiff workout on the home gridron yesterday afternoon. Today light signal drill will bring the training to a close. 10,000 GALLONS OF WINE SEIZED LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28 — Raiding a bonded government winery early today prohibition agents under agent-in-charge H. N. Barnes, seized 10,000 gallons of wine and arrested three men. The men arrested were Andreas Michel, in charge of the winery, Louis Solinas and Domonico Preschechl. According to the prohibition officers the men were driving an automobile truck containing several barrels of wine from the winery. The wine barrels were disguised by means of packing boxes. The men are alleged to have been disposing of the wine at the winery without a permit. CLAIM YOUTH HAS CONFESSED MURDER LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28 — The theory advanced by officers that Tony Petro, 13, of Huntington Park, who was found dead beside an irrigation ditch near Downey, had been accidently shot by some other boys is said to have been strengthened today by the alleged confession of one of two boys arrested at Huntington Park by deputy sheriffs. Harold McFarland, 14, arrested with Lewis Baird, 14, confessed, according to the officers, that he and Baird were duck hunting with Petro when Petro suddenly jumped in front of McFarland's manila, Dec. 28 — Reports were received here today from an interview with Pricenoe, proposed a separate Franco-German treaty to provide security for reparations payments, it was revealed today by the Matin. Reichberg, according to the Matin, conferred also with Louis Barthoum, French president of the inter-allied reparations commission, and Marshal Foch. STORMS ON LAKES CHICAGO, Dec. 28 — Severe storms were raging over the Great Lakes region today, according to officials of the United States Weather Bureau here. Wind storms were also reported to be causing some discomfort in the vicinity of Cheyenne, Wyo. The wind attained a velocity of 80 miles an hour there. Low temperatures provailed throut most of the middle west and northwestern sections. SAILSTAD AND GIRL SENTENCED SUPERIOR, Wis., Dec. 28 — While Edward J. Sailland and his "sunshine girl" Dorothy Anderson, tried to choke their sobs, they were sentenced today to four years imprisonment each for arson in connection with their famous graveyard hoax. Both pleaded guilty. Saillad confessed that, with the knowledge of Miss Anderson, with whom he was apprehended in California, he dug up the body of a friend and placed it in the Saillad summer house, which he fired. His wife subsequently married. Miss Anderson is so ill with tuberculosis that physicians fear she has not long to live. Time and again since her arrest she professed her love for Saillad, which he returns. Obviously the most crushing thing to him about their sentence today was the fact that they would be separated to be sent to different penal institutions. REGENT WITHHOLDS ACTION ON CABINET TOKIO, Dec. 28 — Prince reagent Hirohito today withheld action on the Yamamoto cabinet's resignation pending advice from the elder statesmen. It is understood a majority of the regent's advisers are insisting acceptance of the resignations is imperative while others claim the cabinet must remain in power until after the wedding of the regent. REPORT ANOTHER REVOLT IN CHINA MANILA, Dec. 28 — Reports were received here today from Persona arriving from Guadalajara said the rebels had raised a forced loan of 250,000 pesos in that city. REBELS ADVANCE AT JALISCO VERA CRUZ, Dec. 28 — Revolutionary troops on the Jalisco front were advancing today following a decisive victory over the federalists under General Cardenas and General Paulino Navarro in a 12-hour battle, it was announced by Hucrista headquarters. General Cardenas was wounded and taken prisoner along with 600 federal troops. General Navarro was killed in action. A report of the fight was telegraphed from Guadalajara by General Estrada. He called it the "most important engagement yet won by the revolutionaries in western Mexico." Revolutionary forces under General Rafael Buelna made a forced night march across the mountains at Concepción De Buenos Alres, attacking the federals in the rear. General Cardenas' army was considered the strongest federal force in Jalisco. OREGON AGGIES WIN SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28 — Oregon Aggies basketball team switched victory from defeat in the last 30 seconds of their game here last night with the Young Men's Institute when a goal gave them the game 22 to 21 and scored the second win of their invasion of the bay cities. MEXICAN SENATE RATIFIES PACT WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 — One of the claims conventions upon which recognition of the Obregon government by the United States was predicated has been ratified by the Mexican senate, and the other part is expected to be ratified during the day, according to a cablegram to the Mexican embassy this afternoon from Mexico City. FILM MAN DENIES ALL WIFE'S CHARGES LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28 — Elser La Maie, film promoter, who his wife, Mrs. Helen La Maie, of Long Beach, charges with attempt ing to sell her for $500,000 to Lou Harris, mythical negro gambler of Juarez, Mexico; today filed a demurrare to all the charges contained in her divorce complaint. EXTRA DIVIDEND NEW YORK, Dec. 28 — The Corn Products Reining Co. today declared an extra dividend of seventy-five cents a share on the common stock plus the regular $1.50 a share distribution. MAY CALL 40 WITNESSES AGAINST RULES (Continued From P) the hospital bringing from outside?" Masked... Possibly but other hospitals," responded he gave given the matter deal of that and cann what is wrong. How warrant that a clinic change it. "We have plenty of here who should be able die the matter," conti Council agreed that must be given consis theory advanced by officers that Tony Petro, 13, of Huntington Park, who was found dead beside an irrigation ditch near Downey, had been accidentally shot by some other boys is said to have been strengthened today by the alleged confession of one of two boys arrested at Huntington Park by deputy sheriffs. Harold McFarland, 14, arrested with Lewis Baird, 14, confessed, according to the officers, that he and Baird were duck hunting with Petro when Petro suddenly jumped in front of McFarland's life just as he shot a duck. AUTOIST KILLED LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28 — Hurled from the auto in which he was riding when it was forced from the highway by another speeding machine and overturned. J. Sasaki, a Japanese, was instantly killed today on the Newhall grade, according to information telephoned to the sheriff's office. T. Nomura and the father of the man killed were unhurt in the accident. HOLIDAY REVIVAL Special evangelistic meetings are in progress at the Olinda Pilgrimage church. The pastor, Rev W. C. Stone is being assisted by Evangelist Ralph V. Steelhead, of Orange. The interest is increasing. On Jan. 2 there will be an all day meeting of the Orange co., Holliness Ass'n. CANADIAN COCA COLA CO. MONTREAL, Que., Dec. 28 — Formation of the Coca Cola Co. of Canada, with William M. Brownlee of Atlanta, Ga., as managing director was announced here today. The concern is backed by American capital and has an investment of $4,000,000 in the dominion. VOLCANO ACTIVE HONOLULU, Dec. 28 — A telephone message received from Hilio said Kilauea a volcano had been showing great activity since nightfall last evening. He let many a hold slip but he never lets a hold slip on a fliver prospect. Roy is selling flivers in clusters like grapes and if he keeps up his present rate he will fliver the Orange-co in the next 50 days. REPORT ANOTHER REVOLT IN CHINA MANILA, Dec. 28 — Reports were received here today from Chinese sources that a new rebellion has broken out in Yunnan province in China. According to advises received here some anxiety is felt for the safety of the United States minister Jacob Gould Schurman who is reported within the zone of the civil disturbance. WILSON'S BIRTHDAY WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 — Today is Woodrow Wilson's 67th birthday. He passed it as he passes all of his days, resting and reading in his quiet secluded home in Street with a daily motor ride through the hills of Virginia and Maryland to break the monotony. Hundreds of telegrams and messages were received at the Street house today, some of them from abroad. The ex-president was said to be in his usual health. PLAN S. P. TUNNEL SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28 — Thirty-two miles of road bed and a 2,700 foot tunnel under the summit of the Cascade mountain range are included in contracts for the third unit of the new S.P. line between Kifmath Falls and Eugene, Ore., which have been awarded to the Utah Construction Co. of Ogden and the Stewart and Welch Co. of Seattle, George W. Boske, chief engineer of the railroad, announced today. ARMS TAKEN FROM MANILA BARRACKS MANILA, Dec. 28 — Fifty revolvers were stolen last night from the store room of the Cuajimal Espana regular army barracks. In addition there is an unconfirmed report of the theft of a number of revolvers from the Cavite Navy yard. This is the second time in the past few months fire arms have been stolen from the army. EXTRA DIVIDEND NEW YORK, Dec. 28 — The Corn Products Refining Co. today declared an extra dividend of seventy-five cents a share on the common stock plus the regular $1.50 a share distribution. The company has $50,000,000 in outstanding shares. COOLIDGE THANKS CLARKE FOR OFFER WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 — President Coolidge today sent Edward Young Clarke, imperial giant and former wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, a letter of acknowledgment and thanks for Clarke's offer to co-operate with federal authorities in "cleaning house" in the klan. The president's letter was not made public. It was understood, however, the president did not comment on the grave charges against the klan made by Clarke in his letter yesterday, nor indicate what action, if any, would be taken by federal authorities. REPORTS LOSS OF GRIP Dr. J. C. Osher is benigning the loss from the running board of his car on West Center-at a large walrus grip worth $25. He most keenly feels the loss of ten turned walnut candle sticks, the Christmas gift of a Chicago friend. Four aluminum eyeglass cases, candy, handkerchiefs and 15 very ornate candles were also among the contents. As his name was on the grip, the doctor is not optimistic over its return. N.W.R.Y ISSUES BONDS WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 — The N.W.R.Y applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission today for authority to authenticate and deliver to its treasury $3,150,-000 of five percent general mortgage bonds. ALEXANDER EIFFEL DEAD PARIS, Dec. 23 — Alexander Gustave Eiffel builder of the famous Eiffel tower in Paris died today. NEW LAMP BUILD 94 PER CENT BEATS ELECTRIC A new oil lamp that amazingly brilliant, light, even better electricity, has been tested by U.S. government and universities, and four superior to ten lamps. It burns smoke or noise—no is simple, clean, safe per cent air and 6 per mon kerosene (coal oil). The inventor, W. 161 N. Union Ave., Poison is offering to send a days' FREE trial, or one FREE to the each locality who will introduce it. Write him full particulars. Alto explain how you agency, and without e money make $250 this month. YOUNG BURGLARS GET FIVE YEARS Robert Brown 24, and Louis Alier 23, whose appearance was that of thoughtless youth rather than vicious criminals, court attaches agreed, were today sentenced by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams to terming of not less than five years each at San Quentin, after they had pleaded guilty to first degree burglary. With downcast eyes the two defendants stood in court today and admitted that they had entered the Kelley and Roemer store at San Juan Capistrano, where they were captured by a watchman. They said frankly that they were driven to the deed because they were "down and out" and therefore had taken no account of the consequences. Both denied that they had ever been in trouble before. Because of their appearance and behavior it was stated that the authorities would recommend a minimum sentence for them. The defendants made no effort to obtain probation. TELLS LOSS OF $1500 DIAMOND L. W. Erb, the loss of whose $1500 diamond ring caused the apprehension of a man and two women on a stage at Tustin yesterday, told police today how the ring disappeared. He was invited by Billy Hawes to the apartment of Blanch Carlsbad and Marie Haines where there was considerable revelry. One of the women jokingly borrowed the ring and placed it on her hand. She still wore it at dinner the next day. The two women then exused themselves. When Hawes also took his departure, Erb be- THOS. HUGHES DIES LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28 — Thomas Hughes, prominent capitalist and politician and known thruout California a few years ago as one of the pillars of the state when William D. Stephens was governor, died here today. Mr. Hughes had been in poor health two years. WELL DOWN 3000 FEET NEW YEARS That the Standard Oil Co.'s test well near Placentia-ave and Wagner road had shown oil sufficient to produce a 200-barrel well was a report in Anaheim today. This is the well on the William Wagner Jr., place of the Community Lease. The report said further that the company, not satisfied with such a small well had decided to go deeper. Lessors said they had heard of such a report in connection with the Orange Community well, but not with the Standard's. The Standard's well will be down 3,000 feet by New Year's Day, one of the lessons said today. BANDITS GET CASH LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28—Hailing an auto in which were three officials of the Mutual Dairy Assn at Eighth and Ceres sts., two young bandits held up the trio and robbed them of $3,000 in cash. BATTERY MISSING F. W. Schmidt, 225 West Center st., reported to local police that a storage battery was stolen from a 1922 Buick six. MORE VETERANS WILL BE AIDED Granting of another bunch of applications for government aid is expected by William P. Webb, Jr., service officer of Anaheim Legion, following a letter from Sacramento, checking up applications already on file. Webb said today. That is what happened when a similar letter a year ago reached here, which sought to bring applications up to date in information provided. Anaheim Port, Jan 8, will install officers, and elect five delegates to the county council. The commander and adjutant of each port are members of the council ex-officio. Applications for government aid have been piling up all over the county, and number probably 900 or thereabouts, according to Webb, with Anaheim and vicinity putting in nearly half of this number. Applications here continue to be mostly for loans with which to obtain homes, rather than ranches. The latter, except small places, are too expensive to come within the provisions of the law. Plain Dealer Classified Ads Always Bring Results CHAPPED HANDS chilblains, frostbite—just rub on soothing, cooling, healing VICKS VAPORUB Over 17 Million Jars Used Yearly MANY RELATIVES AT DETRICH FUNERAL G. Carl Detrich, whose death occurred Christmas afternoon was buried in Loma Vista cemetery with Odd Fellows honors at the grave, following a funeral service at 10 a.m. in the Bucks, Terry & Campbell chapel, with Rev. L. L. Myers, pastor of the First Christian church officiating. Mrs. Walter Ross sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and "Abide With Me." A sister of Mr. Detrich, Mrs. Jesse Taylor, and son Jesse, who are visiting in Southern California were here for the funeral. Mrs. Earl Taylor, of San Pedro, and her daughter, Mrs. Grace Craemer were also present. Mr. and Mrs. Kent, Los Angeles; M. Bryant, San Pedro; Mrs. Susie Marshall, Los Angeles; Mrs. and Miss Walters, Los Angeles, all relatives of the deceased were others who attended the services. An aged mother in Colorado Springs and the brother, J. L., with whom he had been staying in hopes the mild climate might benefit his health, which was undermined with lead poisoning, are other surviving relatives. Mr. Detrich was 47 and had been in California about 10 months. MAY CALL 40 WITNESSES AGAINST JUDGE BROWN (Continued From Page One) the hospital bringing in cases from the outside?" Mayor Stark asked. "Possibly, but other cities have hospitals," responded Mitchell, "I have given the matter a great deal of thot and cannot tell just what is wrong. However, I will warrant that a clinic will quickly change it. "We have plenty of doctors here who should be able to handle the matter," continued Stark. Council agreed that the matter must be given consideration but BATTERY MISSING F. W. Schmidt, 225 West Center st., reported to local police that a storage battery was stolen from a 1922 Buick six. Pre-Inventory CLEARANCE To facilitate the rapid fire disposal of all Winter Clothing in our store, we've arranged these Suits and Overcoats in three groups, at quotations so low, that without our high reputation, they would be danger signals, rather than value symbols. For the benefit of the few who may not know our store we emphasize—"Lowering prices do not lessen our guarantee of satisfaction." Group No. One Suits and O'coats REDUCED TO $19.50 Include both suits and overcoats which have formerly been priced as high as $35.00. There are big better styles, as well as plainer styles among overcoats. The suits are both fancy mixtures and plain weaves. At this sale price they represent exceptional values. Group No. Two Suits and O'coats REDUCED TO the hospital bringing in cases from the outside?" Mayor Stark asked. "Possibly, but other cities have hospitals," responded Mitchell, "I have given the matter a great deal of thought and cannot tell just what is wrong. However, I will warrant that a clinic will quickly change it. "We have plenty of doctors here who should be able to handle the matter," continued Stark. Council agreed that the matter must be given consideration but as the budget had been made for the next year it would have to go over for a time. POOR CHRISTMAS GIFT J. M. Williams, a drafter for the Gaddie Oil company near Cypress, is hobbling around with the use of a tane. He was injured Christmas day when a knuckle on the machinery swung out and struck his leg, bruising the ligaments. PROBATION FOR FATHER George Saffsbury, who pleaded guilty today to a charge of failing to support his four children, was granted probation by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams' on his promise to pay $25 each month. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. NEW LAMP BURNS 94 PER CENT AIR BEATS ELECTRIC OR GAS A new oil lamp that gives an amazingly brilliant, soft, white light, even better than gas or electricity, has been tested by the U.S. government and 35 leading universities, and found to be superior to ordinary oil lamps. It burns without odor, smoke or noise—no pumping up, is simple, clean, safe. Burns 94 per cent air and 6 per cent common kerosene (coal oil). The inventor, W. A. Johnson 161 N. Union Ave., Portland, Ore., is offering to send a lamp on 10 days' FREE trial, or even to give one FREE to the first user in each locality who will help him introduce it. Write him today for full particulars. Also ask him to explain how you can get the agency, and without experience or money make $250 to $500 per month. Group No. Two Suits and O'coats REDUCED TO $29.50 Is made up of suits and overcoats which have been as much as $50 right in our own stock. But time has come for clearance, and we want to do it quickly. There is an excellent variety of patterns and styles, in each size. Group No. Three Suits and O'coats REDUCED TO $39.50 Embraces some of the finest clothes in our store—values to $65—suits and overcoats that anyone would consider good values even at regular prices. But clearance time here knows no favorites—everything must take the "blue pencil-route." Wool Shirts Reduced 25% Boys' Suits ½ Price P.H.M. Closker CLOTRIER 219 W. CENTER ST.