oc-plain-dealer 1924-01-04

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was.....2,628 For Year 1920 was.....5,525 Today Estimated at .....12,000 Mail your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends. It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. WEATHER Fair, somewhat colder tonight and Saturday. Frost in exposed places in the morning COUNTY COLLECT National Moving Picture Exhibition CENSORSHIP INSTITUTED AT MEMPHIS Similar Action May be Taken Against Edna Purviance Roles Kansas Censors May Bar Normand Films KANSAS CITY, Kan., Jan. 4.—The state motion picture censor board had before it for consideration today a request from Attorney-General C. B. Griffith to bar from the state all moving pictures in which Mabel Normand appears. The attorney-general wrote from Topeka saying his request was a result of a recent shooting of C. S. Dines in Los Angeles by Miss Normand's chauffeur, and also mention of her name in connection with the Wm. D. Taylor murder some time ago. ELKS EXALTE RULER HERE SATURDAY James C. McFarland Address Members of Three Lodges AT MEMPHIS Similar Action May be Taken Against Edna Purviance Roles MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 4.—Mabel Normand has flitted across the silver screens of Memphis for the last time the board of censors announced here today. The action came as a result of shooting of C. S. Dines by the late star's chauffeur. John M. Dean, chairman of the board, announced the ban will be permanent. Altho no action, has been taken against the pictures in which Edna Purviance plays roles. Deau declared that such a stop might be taken. DETROIT, Jan. 4.—The National Moving Picture Exhibitors Association is now considering action to band all films of Mabel Normand, according to announcement today by Body Baker, censor. Whatever action is taken by the local association would depend largely upon the decision reached by the national directors. Baker said. "I believe that Mabel Normand, by her actions, has done great damage to the screen and screen people," Baker declared. KEATTLE, Jan. 4.—Rev. J. I. Chastleton, Seattle Federation of Churches, announced today he doubted the advisability of urging that Mabel Normand films be barred from local theaters. $250,000 DAMAGE IN STUDIO BLAZE LOS ANGELES, Jan. — Damage estimated at $250,000 was done at the Universal City film studio in Hollywood early today by fire that swept through sets of what is known as the "back ranch" of the studio, destroying stage properties and other equipment used in filming pictures. The cause of the fire and its origin are unknown. It had gained a good headway before being discovered by a studio watchman. One big stage, 230x110 feet, was swept by the fire which destroyed sets for three serial films and two feature pictures. Two generators, valued at $15,000 each, were also destroyed as were the property room and a large amount of electrical equipment. TRIO ENJOYS TRIP THRU EUROPE Altho they are delighted to again be at home in Anaheim today, Miss Sophie Rimpau and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Alexander, Jr., are enthusiastic in praise of their trip abroad. They left Anaheim last Sept. 26. The ocean voyage both ways was made on the English passenger boat, the "Berengeria," one of the largest steamers afloat, a $2,000-tonner. The greater portion of the tour was thru England, France, Switzerland and Italy. The weather was always ideal, no cold, and everywhere the people and the countries were prosperous and happy. No trace of the late war was apparent. As the travelers had been advised to keep out of Germany, they did so. Italy's scenery and climate is described as much like California's. Among the important historic sights in Rome visited by the trio were the vatican, the satine chapel, St. Peter's of Rome, the pagan temple, built more than 2000 years ago, and is yet in a fine state of preservation; the tomb of St. Peter; the catacombs. The ruins of Pompeii, where excavations begun more than a century ago and are still in progress, claimed much of their interest. Switzerland was much favored by the Anaheimers for its prosperity and scenic charm. Lake Lucerne and the Alps claimed their highest admiration. Paris, with her galey Monte Carlo with its gaming balls, Vienna, Florence, and other semi-tropical cities of fascination and hospitality were included in the itinerary. Entering the Gold church of St. Mary's Church in Los Angeles appears. The attorney-general wrote from Topeka saying his request was a result of a recent shooting of C. S. Dines in Los Angeles by Miss Normand's chauffeur, and also mention of her name in connection with the Wm. D. Taylor murder some time ago. SATURDAY James C. McFarland Address Members of Three Lodges Eager to extend their distinguished guest every courtesy, James G. McFarland grand exalted ruler of the B. P. O. E., who scheduled to arrive Saturday. Ms. Farland accompanied by Mrs. McFarland and Grand Secreta Fred C. Robinson, will motor from San Diego. "According to present plan an Elk official said today," officers of Santa Ana, Anahein and Orange lodges will meet Graff Exalted Ruler McFarland Cardiff, below Oceanside, luncheon Saturday. Officers the San Diego lodge will be held to the Orange co group. "Leaving Cardiff immediate after lunch, the party will drive to Santa Ana, arriving about p.m." In the eveching Anahein lodges playing host to McFarland and the officers of Santa Ana and Orange lodges, will entertain the exalted ruler at 6:30 dinner. At $ p., the Anahein lodge will throw open its clubrooms to members Santa Ana and Orange lodges well as other visiting members who will greet McFarland who delivers the principal address of the evening. Santa Ana, Orange and Anahein will combine in entertainment features. Refreshments will be served." While on the Pacific coast McFarland and Secretary Roblow will visit San Francisco and other California cities. McFarland, described as a forceful speaker, will address many of the western lodges before returning to his home in Watertown, S. D. The Anahein lodge will review the Rose Tournament parade in Pasadena New Year's day, said to be delighted with the showing made by the antlerer here. There were more than 28 B. P. O. E. floats in line. SUBMIT DESIGNS FOR BRONZE LION Designs for the bronze lion which the Anaheim Lions' club will erect in City Park were submitted today to the club at it FULLERTON FORMS COOLIDGE CLUB A "Coolidge-for-President" club will be organized this evening at the Wickersheim bldg., Fullerton, the sponsors being W. F. Coulter, mayor, and W. J. Wickersheim. Mayor Coulter is anxious that everyone interested in Coolidge's candidacy be present, and Democrats friendly to him are welcome the same as Republicans. 482 STUDENTS AT UNIV. OF CAL. FAIL DERKELEY, Jan. 4. Undergraduates of the University of California to the number of 482 were preparing to leave for their homes today, after failing in studies. Failures were smaller this year than in past years, President W. W. Campbell announced. DROP PLAN TO TAX STOCK DIVIDENDS WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. The first definite step by the 68th Congress in framing a tax reduction bill was taken today, when the House ways and means committee, by a vote of 12 to 11, decided to abandon efforts to reach stock dividends through a direct tie. SHIP IN DISTRESS SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4. An S.O.S call from the Japanese freighter Kyosel Maru was relayed here early today by the steamer Anna S. Morse. The Kyosel Maru in the call for aid stated her steering engine chain had broken. Her position was given at lat. 49:43 N and longitude 174:10 E. Anaheim Citrus Mailing Out Some Generous Refund Checks GROWERS affiliated with the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Ass'n today are receiving checks aggregating $25,000, the refund on the business of the year ending Oct. 31. In addition they will receive $15,720 at the rate of six cents per box in other credits. The total rebate in larger even than in the previous year, when prices were better. P. o. b. prices on navel oranges, after holding firm for two weeks, are now gradually rising. "Absolutely no damage in the Anaheim district" is the word today from Manager G. W. Sandilands of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n, following the conclusion of the cold spell. The fact that young shoots in a few cases have been touched doesn't mean anything, because blossoms come from the new spring growth, Sandilands declared. In other districts there was some damage. But Sandilands can't say how much. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Friday, January 4, 1924 LECTS VAST SUM IN L re Exhibitors' Association May Bar All KKS EXALTED ULER HERE SATURDAY es C. McFarland to address Members of Three Lodges Kels Eats Hearty Breakfast Today FOLSOM PRISON, Jan. 4. Alex Kels who goes to the gallows here at 10 o'clock today, ate a hearty breakfast. In accordance with custom, he was allowed to order his last meal and asked for "ham and eggs, fruit, toast and coffee." Kels, according to the death watch, went to sleep shortly after midnight and rested well until early morning, when he awoke. The Lodi butcher apparently was in complete control of his nerves as the hour of execution approached, and prison officials expressed belief that he would go to his death with the same stole calms that he maintained. WORD BATTLE WITH REDS CONTINUES Communists Give Each Congressman Letter From Moscow $42,000 C BY JUD THE year 1923 was a builriod for Justice J. B. O'Santa Ana. That was shown today b ures obtained from his counof the largest sources of reof Orange county. Justice collected $42,140.50 in fine fees last year—another new ord. For once, it was shown, cases failed to provide the portion of receipts. Last ye traffic fines were almost baby fines from other criminal Traffic fines amounted to $20 while other criminal fines y $20,506.50. Fees collected civil cases totaled $797. SATURDAY MISIT DESIGNS FOR BRONZE LION for the bronze lion in the Anaheim Lions club at City Park were sub-titled to the club at its KELS KEEPS UP NERVE TO LAST FOLSOM, Jan. 4 — Alex Kels, Loll butcher, went to the gallows here today as the culmination of the wied insurance hoax plot in which he murdered Ed Moservey, an stinner worker, burned the body in a heystack, and fled with the expectation that his wife would benefit by his $100,000 insurance. The wife, from whom the knowledge of his crime was withheld during a period of expectant motherhood, made a valiant eleventh hour battle to save his life, claiming that had she known of his plight and been permitted to testify in court she could have revealed evidence of insanity which would have prevented the death sentence. The slayer spent the night in agonized prayer for his wife and two children—the baby born since his sentence to death, and a daughter aged 9. He was unable to sleep and the phlegmatic calm evidence since his arrest was broken when he broke a heartbroken farewell to his wife late yesterday. Mrs. Kels was led shrieking to an auto from the last fond embrace of her husband. She left a sick bed to come to Folsom to bid Kels goodbye and some fears were expressed in Lodi today that the news of her husband's execution will prove too great a shock for her to withstand. The tran was sprung at 10:06 WITH RED CONTINUES Communists Give Each Congressman Letter From Moscow By WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON I. N. S. Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 — On the eve of the senatorial investigation of the Russian question, the communist internationale and Secretary of State Hughes continued their war of statements and counter-statements today. The communist internationale, thru the Workers Party of congress a lengthy letter from W. Kalorow, of Moscow, outlining the purposes of the so-called "red propaganda" in the United States and denying completely the Hughes charges that the Reds are plotting to place their flag over the White House by force of arms. Instead, the Communists asserted, they seek only the peaceful overthrow of "American imperialism" thrue the ballot box and have called upon all workers to unite for the 1924 elections. Secretary Hughes made public without comment a statement appearing in the Moscow Pravda, dated Dec. 14, last, from G. Zinoviev, president of the Petrograd Soviet and of the Communist internationale, complimenting American communists on the great headway they were making in this country. This statement, the state department said, was to have appeared in the communist newspaper scheduled to appear in New York Jan. 1. The communist literature contained a complete outline of the "red policy" in the United States and subjected the American foreign policy, particularly in Haiti, Cuba, the Philippines, Nicaragua and elsewhere to scatching attack for its "imperialism." In "the farmer-labor party are organized only a small portion of the militant workers and farmers," the letter said. The united front of all proletarian and农商 parties and organizations for the fight against capitalism, is the demand of the hour. "The communists must spare no effort to bring this about. This is all the more necessary in view of the presidential election of 1924. The labor parties and the farmer-labor parties that have been formed in 29 states That was shown today because obtained from his count of the largest sources of reel of Orange county. Justice collected $42,140.50 in fines last year—another new ord. For once, it was shown, cases failed to provide the portion of receipts. Last year traffic fines were almost baked by fines from other criminal Traffic fines amounted to $20,506.50. Fees collected civil cases totaled $797. This balance between auctionable fines and other criminals was ascribed to two reasons was that for two months after Breed act became effective. DISASTROUS FLOOR FACES PITTSBURGH, Jan. 4 — aspects of the most disastrous history faced Pittsburgh when the water of the Allegheny Monongabela and Ohio rivers steadily in the last 24 hrs inundated streets in the downtown section. Entire sections of the side and Manchester districts under water, and employee buildings near the river working frantically removing chandise to upper floors. Hundreds of homes were tirely surrounded by water at the first floor. Property data will run into thousands of lars. POSTAL RECEIPTS ADVANCE 13 POINTS Receipts of the Anaheim office, not including monies celved from sales of money ders, amounted in round dollars to $46,700 in the calendar year 1923; compared with $13,446 in the quarter of 1922. December contributed most this gain; collections amounted to $7746; November receipts were $4150 and October's $4244. FAMOUS AUTHOR'S STEP-SON IS DEED COLORADO SPRINGS, Jan — The body of Everett Jack 32, stepson of the late Hunt Jackson, famous author poet, was found shortly before noon today in south Cheyenne canyon, west of this city, but posse that had been searching the missing man. Indications were that Jack wandering partially derailed fell over a 75-foot cliff and instant death. The spot where MIT DESIGNS FOR BRONZE LION was for the bronze lion in the Anaheim Lions' club in City Park were sub-today to the club at its duncheon in the Elks' Frank C. Wamsley of Holly Walker, chairman of the club voted to leave to the choice of the de-iff Lamb and O. E. Hale Walker's aides. Fendoza, local tenor, sang delightful solos. KERS SUSPEND YORK, Jan. 4.—Suspen- ting the brokerage firm of Ferguson for 30 days was ended today by the Newton exchange. Cities with several days are prosperous and happy. No touched their Anaheim time to celebrate New Year with their family and best delight in imparting joy can of joy of the journe-lier friends. FING OUT GUND CHECKS gradually rising. Notely no damage in the district" is the word to Manager G. W. Sandi- tion the Anaheim Orange & Green, following the con- fected cold spell. The fact ing shoots in a few cases no touched doesn't mean because blooms come in new spring growth, is declared. Her districts there wan- nished. But Sandilands can't much. MIT DESIGNS FOR BRONZE LION was for the bronze lion in the Anaheim Lions' club in City Park were sub-today to the club at its duncheon in the Elks' Frank C. Wamsley of Holly Walker, chairman of the club voted to leave to the choice of the de-iff Lamb and O. E. Hale Walker's aides. Fendoza, local tenor, sang delightful solos. KERS SUSPEND YORK, Jan. 4.—Suspen- ting the brokerage firm of Ferguson for 30 days was ended today by the Newton exchange. Cities with several days are prosperous and happy. No touched their Anaheim time to celebrate New Year with their family and best delight in imparting joy can of joy of the journe-lier friends. FING OUT GUND CHECKS gradually rising. Notely no damage in the district" is the word to Manager G. W. Sandi- tion the Anaheim Orange & Green, following the con- fected cold spell. The fact ing shoots in a few cases no touched doesn't mean because blooms come in new spring growth, is declared. Her districts there wan- nished. But Sandilands can't much. INIT DESIGNS FOR BRONZE LION was for the bronze lion in the Anaheim Lions' club in City Park were sub-today to the club at its duncheon in the Elks' Frank C. Wamsley of Holly Walker, chairman of the club voted to leave to the choice of the de-iff Lamb and O. E. Hale Walker's aides. Fendoza, local tenor, sang delightful solos. KERS SUSPEND YORK, Jan. 4.—Suspen- ting the brokerage firm of Ferguson for 30 days was ended today by the Newton exchange. Cities with several days are prosperous and happy. No touched their Anaheim time to celebrate New Year with their family and best delight in imparting joy can of joy of the journe-lier friends. FING OUT GUND CHECKS gradually rising. Notely no damage in the district" is the word to Manager G. W. Sandi- tion the Anaheim Orange & Green, following the con- fected cold spell. The fact ing shoots in a few cases no触摸 didn't mean because blooms come in new spring growth, is declared. Her districts there wan- nished. But Sandilands can't much. REBELS EXECUTE YUCATAN GOV'NOR WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.—Selite Carrillo, governor of the state of Yucatan, and his entire staff have been executed by Mexican revolutionists, identified with the De La Huerta movement, according to private advices received in Washington this afternoon. GEO. PARKER HUNG SALEM, Ore., Jan. 4.—George Parker, a native of Evansville, Ind., was hanged here at 8:53 o'clock today for the murder of Sheriff Dunlap of Linn county on May 20, 1923. Fifteen minutes after the trap was sprung Parker was pronounce- dead by the jail physician. IN THE farmer-labor party are organized only a small portion of the militant workers and farmers," the letter said. "The united front of all proletarian and farmers parties and organiza- tions for the fight against capitalism, is the demand of the hour. "The communists must spare no effort to bring this about. This is all the more necessary in view of the presidential election of 1924. The labor parties and the farmer-labor parties that have been formed in 29 states must be consolidated into a unified front. They must put up joint proletarian candidates. "The chaos in the working class movement must be ended. This is the task of the commun-ists, a task they are performing with great effect." The Russians charged American recognition of Mexico was merely "a trick to give American capitalists greater control over the resources of Mexico." "The conflict in Cuba, which also end with an intervention, the continued military occupation of Haiti and Santo Domingo, the muzzling of Nicaragua, Panama and Colombia—and the rising revolt in the Philippines, indicate that American imperialism intends to conquer the western hemisphere and force the colonies under complete control," the Russians charged. "The communists must sound the alarm and prepare the workers for resistance to these bloody schemes." REBELS EXECUTE YUCATAN GOV'NOR WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.—Selite Carrillo, governor of the state of Yucatan, and his entire staff have been executed by Mexican revolutionists, identified with the De La Huerta movement, according to private advices received in Washington this afternoon. GEO. PARKER HUNG SALEM, Ore., Jan. 4.—George Parker, a native of Evansville, Ind., was hanged here at 8:53 o'clock today for the murder of Sheriff Dunlap of Linn county on May 20, 1923. Fifteen minutes after the trap was sprung Parker was pronounce- dead by the jail physician. FAMOUS AUTHOR'S STEP-SON IS DEAL COLORADO SPRINGS, Jan. 4.—The body of Everett Jack- 32, stepson of the late H Hunt Jackson, famous author, poet, was found shortly before noon today in south Cheyenne canyon, west of this city, but posse that had been searching for the missing man. Indications were that Jacks wandering partially derailed fell over a 75-foot cliff and instant death. The spot where body was found is not far far from the grave of his noted stepmother. U.S. LABOR RAPS MEXICAN REVOLT WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.—Revolutionary movement in Mexico "finds no sympathy in ranks of American labor," cording to a telegram sent to President Obregon by Frida Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor. Morrison assured Obregon that communication from any resource would be disregarded by American labor officially. TIPPIN CONVICTED J.W.Tippin, convicted of statutory charge, was awaiting hearing on plea for pardon. The offense charged against Tippin involved a 10-year-old Angles girl. Anaheim Telep- 150 Percent An increase of 150 per cent to the number of local telephone calls answered daily by the An- helm exchange took place in this year ending Dec. 31. The grow- was from 6000 to 15,000 per day according to Manager E. Beard. The number of stations we- larger by 235, or more than per cent, totaling 1964 on Dec 31. Twenty-seven instead of 23 operators now look after the de- mandors of Anaheim patrons, and there are six more operators' pu- gitions to be filled with the re- IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,277 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 27TH YEAR—NO. 107 IN LIQUOR FINES Bar All Mabel Normand Films $42,000 COLLECTED BY JUDGE COX IN '23 THE year 1923 was a busy period for Justice J. B. Cox of Santa Ana. That was shown today by figures obtained from his court, one the largest sources of revenue Orange county. Justice Cox collected $42,140.50 in fines and its last year—another new record. For once, it was shown, traffic failed to provide the major portion of receipts. Last year the fines were almost balanced fines from other criminal cases. Fine fines amounted to $20,837; the other criminal fines yielded $506.50. Fees collected from all cases totaled $797. ishing the speed trap, Justice Cox had little to do with speeders. The other reason was the sheriff's office aggressive campaign which resulted in many liquor cases being brought before the court. The sharp severity with which these cases were handled by Justice Cox also contributed to the large total of fines collected. There were 95 liquor cases in 1923, yielding a total of $16,003 in fines. In addition, $885 was collected in fines from eight cases of gambling. "Yes, I was busy all right, but the figures don't show the half of it." Justice Cox commented. That was shown today by figures obtained from his court, one of the largest sources of revenue Orange county. Justice Cox collected $42,140.50 in fines and last year—another new recount. For once, it was shown, traffic fines failed to provide the major portion of receipts. Last year the traffic fines were almost balanced from other criminal cases. Traffic fines amounted to $20,837, while other criminal fines yielded $1,506.50. Fees collected from all cases totaled $797. This balance between automobiles and other criminal fines is ascribed to two reasons: One is that for two months after the act became effective, abolished. STASTROUS FLOOD ACES PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, Jan. 4. — Protests of the most disastrous flood history faced Pittsburgh today, on the water of the Allegheny, Monaghaela and Ohio rivers, steadily in the last 24 hours, updated streets in the downtown section. Intire sections of the north and Manchester districts were over water, and employees in buildings near the river were frantically removing meridian to upper floors. Hundreds of homes were en-ly surrounded by water up to first floor. Property damage run into thousands of dollars. OSTAL RECEIPTS ADVANCE 13 PCT. Receipts of the Anaheim post-office, not including monies redeemed from sales of money or amounts in round dollars, $46,700 in the calendar year against $41,114 in 1922. Master J. H. Whitaker said this is a gain of a little 13 per cent. The final quarter of the last showed receipts of $16,141, shared with $13,446 in the last week of 1922. December contributed most to gain, collections amounting $746. November receipts were $0 and October's $4244. MOUS AUTHOR'S STEP-SON IS DEAD OLORADO SPRINGS, Jan. 4. The body of Everett Jackson, stepson of the late Helen Jackson, famous author and was found shortly before today in south Cheyenne town, west of this city, by a man that had been searching for missing man. Reactions were that Jackson, being partially deranged, over a 75-foot cliff and met at death. The spot where the money collected from the office aggressive campaign which resulted in many liquor cases being brought before the court. The sharp severity with which these cases were handled by Justice Cox also contributed to the large total of fines collected. There were 95 liquor cases in 1923, yielding a total of $16,003 in fines. In addition, $885 was collected in fines from eight cases of gambling. "Yes, I was busy all right, but the figures don't show the half of it." Justice Cox commented. "There is a great deal to do here besides telling a defendant how much of a fine he must pay or how long he must stay in jail. That's only a small part of it." U.S. SELLING RIFLES TO OBREGON WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. — The United States has agreed to sell President Obregon 5000 rifles, 5,000,000 rounds of ammunition and eight airplanes to aid him in putting down the De La Huerta revolution in Mexico. Secretary of War Weeks announced this afternoon. The exact amount which the Mexican government will pay for the arms was not announced, but half the total will be paid in cash and the remainder in 30 days under the terms of an agreement between the war department and Manuel C. Tellez, the Mexican charge d'affaires. MEXICAN STEAMER TAKES ARMS SOUTH SAN DIEGO, Jan. 4. — The steamer Mexico, belonging to the Mexican government, was today en route to Ensenada, Lower California, and other west coast ports with munitions of war which were transferred from the Mexican gunboats Mayo and Yaqui in the harbor here yesterday. The Mayo is at present undergoing repairs at the Marine Construction Co.'s wharf here. Two 3-inch French rapid fire guns, three machine guns, several hundred rifles and 5000 rounds of small arms ammunition were loaded on the Mexican steamer. MEXICO CITY, Jan. 4. — General Motors office aggressive campaign which resulted in many liquor cases being brought before the court. The sharp severity with which these cases were handled by Justice Cox also contributed to the large total of fines collected. There were 95 liquor cases in 1923, yielding a total of $16,003 in fines. In addition, $885 was collected in fines from eight cases of gambling. "Yes, I was busy all right, but the figures don't show the half of it." Justice Cox commented. "There is a great deal to do here besides telling a defendant how much of a fine he must pay or how long he must stay in jail. That's only a small part of it." War on Crime Not Only Very Effective But Profitable The war on crime in Orange county during 1922 was not only particularly effective, but also profitable, according to the books of Sheriff Sam Jernigan, whom had been balanced today. Not only were there 2018 criminals, great and small, confined in the county jail during the year, nearly 500 more than in many thousands of dollars into the public coffers. The whiskey trade, for instance, was shown to have disgorged $16,003 of its profits in the form of fines that were collected in just one court. What the total collected from all the various justice courts and the superior court might be was not known, but must have mounted to a high figure, it was said. The county jail, clearing house for moneys handled by the sheriff's office, in connection with crime cases, reported that $29,584 passed through its hands during 1923. This sum included fines and ball money. County Jailor O. Moncrief stated. Sheriff Jernigan and his deputies were making it especially warm for the liquor traffic last year; it was shown. Not only were the booze profits depleted to the extent mentioned in actual cash, but stock captured by the eagle-eyed officers cost the liquor industry many thousands more. It was recalled that on one occasion during the year, Sheriff Jernigan emptied about 1400 gallons of captured liquor into the sewer. On another occasion an $8500 cargo of bonded whiskey was taken from rum-runners near Seal Beach and turned over to federal authorities. Other losses were contained in captured stills and other manufacturing equipment. Confiscated autos added another large item to the red side of the booze ledger. The money collected from the booze cases was clear profit. This interesting announcement was made by Sheriff Jernigan who stated that not a cent had been expended in detective hire to "get evidence." All of the work he said was done by his own staff. "In that connection," said Jernigan, "I want to say that our success has been due to splendid co-operation from municipal and other local authorities throughout the county." MOUS AUTHOR'S STEP-SON IS DEAD COLORADO SPRINGS, Jan. 4. The body of Everett Jackson, the late Helen Jackson, famous author and writer, was found shortly before today in south Cheyenne county, west of this city, by a man that had been searching for missing man. Applications were that Jackson, being partially deranged, over a 75-foot cliff and met at death. The spot where the man was found is not far from grave of his noted stepmother. S. LABOR RAPS MEXICAN REVOLT WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.—The stationary movement in Mexico no sympathy in the face of American labor," acceding to a telegram sent today resident Obregon by Frank Johnson, secretary of the Amer- federation of Labor. Mr. Harrison assured Obregon that unification from any rebel would be disregarded by Mexican labor officially. APPIN CONVICTED W. Tippin, convicted of a bury charge, was today hearing on plea for prosecution charged against involved a 10-year-old Los Angeles girl. Aheim Telephone Calls Jump 150 Percent During Last Year Increase of 150 per cent in the number of local telephone answered daily by the Anaheim exchange took place in the leading Dec. 31. The growth from 6000 to 15,000 per day, going to Manager E. A. number of stations was by 235, or more than 13 ent, totaling 1964 on Dec. twenty-seven instead of 23 oper- now look after the de- of Anaheim patrons, and are six more operators' po- to be filled, with the re-cent enlargement of the switchboard. Three local and three toll operators were added to the force during the year. Manager Beard reminds Anaheims that this is dividend month. The stock pays $9 per year. Every town in the county showed a considerable increase in the number of its stations and in service rendered, according to figures as of Nov. 1, the latest date to which records are available. Los Angeles increased its lead over San Francisco, with 207,971 stations against 184,314 for the northern metropolis. MEXICO CITY, Jan. 4.—General Figueroa's army in the state of Guerrero has been completely routed, War Minister Serrano announced today. The war minister forecast that the impending battle near Guadalajara will prove the decisive conflict of the revolution. "The principal forces on both sides have been concentrated in that region," said Serrano. "General Enrique Estrada, the rebel commander, will oppose the government forces with approximately 6000 well-trained troops." "The rebels around Guadalajara constitute a formidable force. Once they are annihilated the revolution will be over." Serrano showed the utmost confidence in the ability of the Obregon government to put down the revolution at an early date. The first contingents of a column of troops that will maintain order in the Tampico oil fields have started for the port of Tam-pico. ESCAPES INJURIES WHEN AUTO UPSETS H. E. Kirk of the Union Oil Co. narrowly escaped serious injuries Wednesday night, when his Ford car was struck at Philadelphia and Chartres streets by another car going east. Kirk's car turned turtle. One tire was blown out and other damage done. The view of both drivers was evidently obscured by pedestrians crossing the street. No one was injured. FIREMAN INJURED KANSAS CITY, Jan. 4.—Thos. P. Consadine, fireman, was injur- ed fatally and three others suffer- ered serious injuries when fire swept the Phillip Carey Roofing Paper Co.'s building today. Consadine's skull was fractured and he was badly scalded while a coupling blew off a chemie engine. Seven trapped persons brought to safety. Damage estimated at $100,000. LADY ROSS SU LONDON, Jan. 4.—Le wife of Sir Charles Ross suit for divorce in the courts, naming Emily man of New York de- ent, said an Edinbore to the Daily Express. Before her m Charles in 1910. Miss Patricia daughter of An- Louisville, Ky. Films devo- 4c and 5c