oc-plain-dealer 1924-01-18

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 moderately cool weather tonight and Saturday. REBELS BOMBA Distinguished Speakers Addre OUT OF TOWN DELEGATIONS LAUDATORY Dr. J. A. Geissinger Tells Them No One Needs Pastor More Hail New Champion Spaghetti Consumer KANSAS CITY, Jan. 18—Frank Rufolo is the new spaghetti eating champion of Jackson county. He won the crown from Walter Randazzo, present champion, by a yard of spaghetti and with a second of time to spare in a three-cornered match here last night. Peter D. La Petina, in the third corner, let his anxiety get away with him and finished puffing a had third. He tossed in the sponge when he discovered he had mistaken his napkin for a roll of spaghetti. Rufolo, the new champion, set a world's record in winning. He devoured 1130 feet in less than 11 minutes. SEEK EARLY INDICTMENT OF 3 MEN Abernathy Alibi no Goo In Opinion of Local Postmaster Dr. J. A. Geissinger Tells Them No One Needs Pastor More With President Henry P. Barbour, the State Ass'n, State Commissioner Edwin T. Keber and National Field Secretary William R. Herren among the distinguished speakers, and an attendance of 100 or more, last night's second annual banquet of the Anaheim Realty Board at the Elks club at a precedent for many a future annual. And the speaker named were only a few of the many. Preeman H. Bloodgood of Santa Ana, former state commissioner, was there and gave one of his broad-minded talks. So were Secretary Glenn D. Willamon of the State Ass'n and Everett A. White of Santa Ana, vice president in the Eighth Regional District of the State organization. Barring perhaps a reference to California's "morrow Indians," mentioned in Will Rogers' burlesque on "The Covered Wagon," a reference repeatedly echoed thus the evening, the speech of Rev. Dr. James A. Geissinger of the White Temple was one of the two or three most stimulating and finished of the evening. Dr. Geissinger raised some sparks with this reference and the declaration that his businessman needed the pastor more than the realtor, or what is similar effect. President A. E. Hargess presided, owing to the fact that he would have done so had the banquet been held as planned during his incumbency of the office. Hargrove, whose forte is not oratory, filled a difficult role well. The new officers of the board were presented to the crowd. They are: B. H. Sidnaini, president; J. E. Schumacher, first vice-president; R. C. Bergar, second vice-president; J. L. Swarthout secretary; and W. C. Carl treasurer. The largest out of town delegation came from Santa Ana, 20 to 25 realtors. Frank C. Pope presented Santa Ana's toast to Anaheim, consisting of an acrostic on the letters in Anaheim realtors. Pope squirmed in an amazing number of nice things about Anaheim in the 15 lines. Harry H. Crook of Fullerton, who presented Pullerton's toast, was even more laudatory, except when he talked about Anaheim's name were only a few of the many. URGES MORE DRASTIC TAX CUT WASHINGTON, Jan. 19—Another tax reduction plan, proposing more drastic slashes than any before, was brought out for congressional approval today. Senator King: Democrat of Utah, author of the bill, announced he would introduce a carry next week. The bill is designed, King said, "to provide equable and balanced reduction of taxes upon all classes of people, the rich and poor alike and is not intended as a play for political advantage." King would reduce taxes by approximately $390,000,000, or $6700,000 more than the net cut proposed by Secretary Mellon. The largest slash would fall within that class whose nearly income is less than $5,000. As the underlying medium for reducing the taxes, King proposed that a $1,500 extra exemption be allowed on all incomes. This would mean that single men earning $2500 or less and married men earning $4000 or less would be free from tax payments. King estimated the cut on 5,000,000 incomes within this category, at $124,000,000. The measure would reduce the normal rate on incomes above $5000 a year from 8 to 5 per cent. Mellon's plan cuts the tax on these incomes to six per cent. Such a reduction, King figured, would amount to $40,000,000. URGES MORE DRASTIC TAX CUT WASHINGTON, Jan. 19—Another tax reduction plan, proposing more drastic slashes than any before, was brought out for congressional approval today. Senator King: Democrat of Utah, author of the bill, announced he would introduce a carry next week. The bill is designed, King said, "to provide equable and balanced reduction of taxes upon all classes of people, the rich and poor alike and is not intended as a play for political advantage." King would reduce taxes by approximately $390,000,000, or $6700,000 more than the net cut proposed by Secretary Mellon. The largest slash would fall within that class whose nearly income is less than $5,000. As the underlying medium for reducing the taxes, King proposed that a $1,500 extra exemption be allowed on all incomes. This would mean that single men earning $2500 or less and married men earning $4000 or less would be free from tax payments. King estimated the cut on 5,000,000 incomes within this category, at $124,000,000. The measure would reduce the normal rate on incomes above $5000 a year from 8 to 5 per cent. Mellon's plan cuts the tax on these incomes to six per cent. Such a reduction, King figured, would amount to $40,000,000. URGES MORE DRASTIC TAX CUT WASHINGTON, Jan. 19—Another tax reduction plan, proposing more drastic slashes than any before, was brought out for congressional approval today. Senator King: Democrat of Utah, author of the bill, announced he would introduce a carry next week. The bill is designed, King said, "to provide equable and balanced reduction of taxes upon all classes of people, the rich and poor alike and is not intended as a play for political advantage." King would reduce taxes by approximately $390,000,000, or $6700,000 more than the net cut proposed by Secretary Mellon. The largest slash would fall within that class whose nearly income is less than $5,000. As the underlying medium for reducing the taxes, King proposed that a $1,500 extra exemption be allowed on all incomes. This would mean that single men earning $2500 or less and married men earning $4000 or less would be free from tax payments. King estimated the cut on 5,000,000 incomes within this category, at $124,000,000. The measure would reduce the normal rate on incomes above $5000 a year from 8 to 5 per cent. Mellon's plan cuts the tax on these incomes to six per cent. Such a reduction, King figured, would amount to $40, R. C. Borgar, second vice-president; and W. C. Carl, treasurer. The largest out of town delegation came from Santa Ana, 20 to 25 realtors. Frank C. Pope presented Santa Ana's toast to Anaheim, consisting of an acrostic on the letters in Anaheim realtors. Pope squeezed in an amazing number of nice things about Anaheim in the 15 lines. Harry H. Crook of Fullerton, who presented Fullerton's toast, was even more laudatory, except when he talked about Anaheim's annexation of Fullerton's "garbage dump." The first speech of the evening, after Rev. Dr. A. G. H. Borer invocation and Mayor William Stark's remarks of welcome, came from President Harry D. Riley of the C. of C., who spoke on "What I Think of a Realtor." Riley said among other things that the directors of the chamber realized their work didn't get the 300 per cent approval of the public, but reminded his hearers that it required money to do things. The cash on hand determined the accomplishments to be consumed. Usually lack of funds was due, said Riley, to unpaid membership fees. Riley voiced his satisfaction at the new life which the Realty board was showing. He had heard many definitions of realtor, and declared that the reality business was one any man might be proud to engage in. The Golden Rule was at its base, he asserted, more than in any other business. The State Annn was doing its best to make the reality "gamester" from the business. Now years ago, said Riley, the real business was looked at askance as a business not in good favor. The last few years had changed that, and the change had come about thus organization. Continued on Page Two BUILDING PERMITS F. K. Gresswell, reconstruct resident at 1118 N. Los Angeles st., cost $300; A. Antone, frame residence at 1118 N. Parry st., cost $800; Robert Logan, alterations to residence at 1007 E. Sanfa Ana st., cost $450; Everett McDonald, tile garage at 749 N. Sabina st., cost $600. CONFER SOON TO DEVELOP WATER With the city councils of Brea, Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange and Santa Ana keenly interested in the project, indications today were that Mayor William Stark of Anaheim will call a meeting of the representatives of the five cities earliest next week for the purpose of launching a concerted movement to retain an simple and permanent water supply for Orange county cities. "We are now investigating the legal phases of the subject," said Mayor Stark, who, an chairman of the outfall sewer committee, will issue a call for the water meeting. "As soon as this is completed and we have had time in which to hold preparatory conferences with the mayor of Santa Ana, the city engineers and other interested parties, we will ask the representatives of the five cities to meet with us to thresh out the preliminary details. Findlay four years say, the master estimates, Wheeler six seven and Abernathy ten. Aner would give Findlay ten and Wheeler and perhaps Abernathy off entirely. "Wheeler is sitting pretend and while there may be no evidence to indict him, convicts another matter, said Whitaker. The latter refused, however venture a quoted opinion and the guilt of Wheeler or Abernathy. The raising of $25,000 apiece will be difficult for Whitaker and Findlay, the relatives Abernathy are understood to be considerable means. Whitaker confirmed the quod statement of Findlay that latter had received only $450 of the total lot of nearly $900. Findlay made that decision in his confession and it stands. The recovery of the st money now is the problem. In Ana canyon has been scarred in the vicinity of where the rile open mall bag was found, and postmaster presumes, Los Angeles banks, also. The presence Abernathy in Los Angeles then of the robbery lends credence the suspicion that he may be arranging to look after stolen currency as soon as it obtained. LEONARD BOXES 7 MEN AT ON SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1 Boxing with seven different ring partners at the same Benny Leonard, world's champ lightweight, went thru a strusous workout here today in paration for a bout tomorrow night with Ben Turpin, n comedian. The contest is on the pro- of the Western Advertiser Picture Association's ball and frolic. "Turpin is so cross eye-wont be able to tell where going to duck, so I'm woo-out with seven sparring mat order to hit quickly in several rections at the same time," Burray Washburn has named to referee the bout. Coogan and Bull Montana second Leonard and Baby L and Tom Mix will swing t for Turpin. 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 18, 1924 MBARD IMPORTANT s Address Realtors at Second Annual EK EARLY DICTMENT OF 3 MEN nathy Alibi no Good Opinion of Local Postmaster Push War on Fake Medical Diplomas SACRAMENTO, Jan. 18. Governor Richardson was today on record as demanding relentless prosecution of the war begun by the state board of medical examiners to break up the traffic in fake medical diplomas. In a message to the medical board, the governor said: "It has come to my attention that fake medical diplomas are being turned out by certain spurious medical colleges in eastern cities, and I would suggest your board use every precaution to prevent graduates of such schools from practicing in this state." This suggestion is made to protect the people of the state from imposture. I am NORMAND IS UNABLE TO APPEAR Edna Purviance Could Not Remember Events Preceding Shooting "I Was Fool," Held in Ana THIS is the first time I ever been mixed up thing of this kind. I was so much for myself, for I years old, and have not a while to live anyway. But it tainly is tough on my face. They are the ones I feel sorry now. J. L. Findlay, detained in county jail in connection with asserted theft of $25,000 from registered mail pouch contois to Los Angeles by the An postoffice, declares that the who risks his reputation effort to make little 4 MOTORISTS IN NARROW ESCAPE J. H. Wigham of Long Beach and three young jadies, whom he was escorting home from Anaheim in his Bullek, are congratulating themselves on their escape from a fatal accident when a Santa Ana bound P. E. car collided with their auto. The young people had been visiting Mr. Wigham's sister, Miss Wigham of Anaheim, and were approaching the Lincoln ave. crossing at a rapid rate as the 5 a.m. car approached near enough to trip the wigwag. Misjudging the distance, the driver turned his auto to avoid the tracks and struck the signal pole snapping the distance the driver turned his landing against the inside rail of the cast track, where the fender tore off the car steps with little other damage. The young man, whose car bore a California license plate but a Ft. Worth, Texas name plate, was taken to a nearby residence until his sister was summoned and brought him back to Anaheim; apparently unharmed, although he was urged to go to the hospital for examination. Friends from Long Beach called for his companions. DIRT FARMER ON SHIPPING BOARD GEORGE DURNO In a message to the medical board, the governor said: "It has come to my attention that fake medical diplomas are being turned out by certain spurious medical colleges in eastern cities, and I would suggest your board use every precaution to prevent graduates of such schools from practicing in this state." This suggestion is made to protect the people of the state from imposture. I am confident your board will use every vigilance to protect the public." Edna Purviance Could Not Remember Events Preceding Shooting LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18.—Mabel Normand suffered a complete nervous collapse early today and failed to appear in justice court as a witness at the preliminary hearing of Horace A. Greer, her chauffeur, who shot and seriously wounded Courtland S. Dines, wealthy Denver sportsman. New Year's night. The court room was jammed. After Edna Purviance, movie star who was present when Dines was shot, took the stand and testified that she "couldn't remember" events leading to the near tragedy, the preliminary hearing of Greer was ordered continued until Monday. Attorneys for Dines, who was unable to leave the hospital, offered to have his testimony taken at big bedside, but this move was blocked by lawyers representing the institution. Miss Purviance, attired in a dark lavender and gold sport costume, gave testimony that was rather vague and indefinite, repeating over and over that she could not remember all that occurred when Greer sent a bullet tearing thru Dines' chest. Defense attorneys blocked the most important part of Miss Purviance's testimony, her story of what was said and done after the shooting, by objecting on the ground that such evidence was indismissable because she had not seen Greer in the apartment. Called to the stand, Miss Purviance showed her only sign of nervousness. She remained seated in the witness chair when the court clerk started to administer the oath. "Stand up," said the judge. Miss Purviance rose quickly, but after the oath was completed she continued to stand. "Sit down," said the judge. A little flustered, she dropped back into the chair. "Did you see Greer Jan. 1st," she was asked and Miss Purviance's answer was the first surprise testimony in the case. "No," answered the witness. "Did you see Dines after he was injured?" "No." Well, what did you see?" I was in the bathroom, going from the bathroom to the mirror in the bedroom. I heard three shots. They sounded like PROMISE ACT SOON BROWN CAST Action on whether City der G. B. Brown is to co-in office will be taken after police committee of City has arranged for a meet council, Mayor William Sta-clared today. Council m should be in a day or two. ably an open meeting of afterward will be held. Started. There is "not much of it" the Mayor, referring to the elk's work in the matter, know already—know the ERIE GRANTS NE RATE FOR FRI The best news the Cali Growers Exchange has recently, said Chas. Eygert director, was the announcement yesterday that the Erie RR accepted the new reduced $1.55 per hundred on citrus. This makes a blanket rate other lines had previously ed. The Erie is an im-connecting link between O and New York. The Exch now seeking relief from some DIRT FARMER ON SHIPPING BOARD By GEORGE E. DURNO (J. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Jan. 18. — A dirt farmer will sit on the U.S. Shipping Board as representative of the interior states. President Coolidge, it was learned authoritatively today, has decided to appoint J. R. Howard, of Iowa, long prominent in agricultural movements, as a member of the shipping board succeeding Edward P. Farley, of Chicago, whom the senate commerce committee held to be geographically intelligible. Altho the shipping board job pays $12,000 and generally is considered a choice patronage plum, almost no opposition has developed to Howard's candidacy. Howard was formerly head of the American farm bureau federation, a powerful agency that did much toward securing the passage of the agricultural aid legislation at last session or congress. At present he is president of the Transportation Institute, an organization of railroads and shipers seeking to determine some equitable solution of the transportation problem. BANDITS GET $2000 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18. — Bandits today held up W. W. Meister, collector for a chain of stores, in the fashionable Wilshire district and robbed him of $2000. They escaped in an automobile after shaking off a carload of police who came in sight before the robbery was completed. BUILDS APARTMENT A permit was taken out yesterday by H. H. Young, for a 24-room apartment house at 230 East Chapman ave., Fullerton, to cost $11,000. SIT down," said the judge. A little flustered, she dropped back into the chair. "Did you see Greer Jan. 1st," she was asked and Miss Purviance's answer was the first surprise testimony in the case. No," answered the witness. Did you see Dines after he was injured? No." Well, what did you see?" I was in the bathroom, going from the bathroom to the mirror in the bedroom. I heard three shots. They sounded like the cracking of a whip. What did you do? "I don't remember exactly. I saw Mr. Dines with his hands on his chest. He had been shot and he said—" Just a minute, just a minute, roasted Greer's attorney, "Wa object to what he said less she saw Greer there." Did you see Greer? asked Prosecutor Helnrike. No. Not at any time that day? No. What did you do when you saw Mr. Dines holding his chest? asked Helnecke. We helped him into the next room, Miss Norman and I." Did you hear any noise before the shots? No. Where was Miss Normand?" I really can't remember. Now, do you know of any trouble between Dines and Greer prior to this shooting? Defense objection was sustained. Judge Hanby then questioned Miss Purviance on points of her testimony after attorneys said she would not be cross examined. MRS. SINCLAIR DIES Mrs. Evvelyn Sinclair, 63, sister of Mrs. James Watson of Buena Park, died early this morning. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday from McAulay funeral parlor, Rev. A. G. H. Bode of Anheim Episcopal church officiating. Interment is to be in Loma Vista. YOUNG MATRON PASSES Mrs. Thomas Vega, 55, died this afternoon at her home in the north part of town." The body is at the Huddle Funeral Home. Announcement for the services will be made later. RATE FOR FRANKLIN The best news the Calif.-Greeks Exchange has recently, said Chas. Eygert director, was the announcement yesterday that the Erie Railroad accepted the new reduced price of $1.55 per hundred on citrus. This makes a blanket rate other lines had previously paid. The Erie is an important connecting link between Ohio and New York. The Exchange now seeking relief from a cent terminal charge at A sea board. An interesting feature on today's Exchange directory was a visit from the H. S. economics class. WM. PHILLIPS TO SUCCEED CHRISTIAN ROME, Jan. 18. — Phillips, unders secretary of at Washington, will succeed Ambassador Washburn as An ambassador to Italy, which ported in diplomatic circle today. Ambassador Child place leave Rome Sunday. OFFICIAL DENIED WASHINGTON, Jan. 18. ficial denial was made to the state department of from Rome to the effect that Philips undersecretary state, will be the next Ambassador to Italy, such Richard Washburn Child, ed. Phillips' own comment "Nothing to it." The under-secretary is in the service as a "career and formerly was minister Holland. WILL PROBE DEATH WASHINGTON, Jan. 18. sea of investigation, so we deep that its dimensions not be fully measured but opened up by the passage Reed resolution, authorizing all sorts of ganda" in Washington, no congress admitted too. There are virtually no way far the investigator go. IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,377 1922 675 113,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,590 27TH YEAR—NO. 118 ANT OIL PORT Annual Banquet Last Night "Was Fool," Says Prisoner Held in Anaheim Mail Robbery IS is the first time I have ever been mixed up in a g of this kind. I was a fool having anything to do with proposition. The only thing a man to do is to follow the at all times. I do not care much for myself; for I am 55 years old, and have not a great le to live anyway. But it certally is tough on my family. They are the ones I feel sorry for." L. Findlay, detained in the county jail in connection with the arrested theft of $25,000 from a statered mail pouch consigned Los Angeles by the Anaheim office, declares that the "man risks his reputation in an attempt to make a little easy" "Did I get it? I certainly did not. All I got was $45—and this in small installments. I was double-crossed and their carelessness landed me where you see me today. How? They did not burn the mail sacks. They threw them over the side of a hill in Santa Ana canyon, where they could easily be discovered. No, I was not under bond, and I was not guarded. I contracted to carry the mail from the post-office to the stations. I took the job last February. Before that I was a rural carrier in Iowa. "I do not want to say too much about this matter, but they are trying to make me the goat, and I'm not going to stand for it." PROMISSION TO ACT SOON IN BROWN CASE Action on whether City Recorder G. B. Brown is to continue office will be taken after the office committee of City Council is arranged for a meeting of council, Mayor William Stark deferred today. Council meeting would be in a day or two. Probably an open meeting of council overward will be held, Stark add- There is "not much of it," said the Mayor, referring to the county's work in the matter. "We now already—know the facts." RIE GRANTS NEW RATE FOR FRUIT The best news the Cal. Fruitowers Exchange has received recently, said Chas. Eygabroad, director, was the announcement yesterday that the Erie Ry. had accepted the new reduced rate of 55 per hundred on citrus fruit. This makes a blanket rate as all other lines had previously accept- The Erie is an important connecting link between Chicago and New York. The Exchange is now seeking relief from a three-year proposition. The only thing a man can do is to follow the suit at all times. I do not care much for myself; for I am 55 years old, and have not a great ability to live anyway. But it certainly is tough on my family, my are the ones I feel sorry for. L. Findlay, detained in the city jail in connection with the arrested theft of $25,000 from a registered mail pouch consigned Los Angeles by the Anaheim office, declares that the "man who risks his reputation in an effort to make a little easy money," has no one to blame but himself. But I was not alone in this letter," he added. "There were hers, and I was made the goat. Here were three men in this, we were to split the money few ways, I was to get $7500 $8000 for my share. FRENCH SUPPORT RUHR SEPARATISTS HEIDELBERG, Germany, Jan. 18.—General De Mets, commander of the French occupational forces in the Rhineland palatinate, in an exclusive interview this afternoon admitted that the French supported the separatists or secessionists, in the palatinate. KIDNAPED, ROBBED DUQUOIN, Ill., Jan. 18.—Alan Pruitt, 21, kidnapped at Centralia, Ill., by four bandits, shortly after he drew $4000 cash from a bank there, was found blindfolded and gagged at St. Johns, near here, shortly after noon today. He had been thrown from a speeding auto. ROPE SNAPS AS TRAP IS SPRUNG FORT MADISON, Iowa, Jan. 18. Roy Maupin, negro slayer of Joe Hayes, Carnie miner, met death on a scaffold at Fort Madison penitentiary this morning. Sheriff Park Findley, of Polk county sprang the trap. The hanging came at the end of two years of attempts on the part of Maupin's attorneys to secure executive clemency on an insanity plea. As Maupin plunged to the end of his rope the cord broke and his body was hurled to the ground a crumpled mass. Prison physicians immediately examined him and said his neck had been broken by the fall. Warden T. R. Hollowell sald the man was pronounced dead nine minutes after the trap was sprung. Maupin was not too heavy for me landed me where you see me today. How? They did not burn the mail sacks. They threw them over the side of a hill in Santa Ana canyon, where they could easily be discovered. "No, I was not under bond, and I was not guarded. I contracted to carry the mail from the post-office to the stations. I took the job last February. Before that I was a rural carrier in Iowa. "I do not want to say too much about this matter, but they are trying to make me the goat, and I'm not going to stand for it." Findlay, who has a family and several children, said two of his children were scheduled to graduate in this year. "Unless this disgrace ruins their chances," he sighed. "That's it—the innocent always have to suffer." Formal announcement was expected later in the day of the number of ships to be ordered to Mexico. WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.—American warships will be sent to Mexican waters to protect American lives an dproperty and to secure open commercial traffic to and from the great oil center around Tampaico, according to authoritative reports here this afternoon. Formal announcement was expected later in the day of the number of ships to be ordered to Mexico. WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.—The gravity of the Mexican situation was discussed at some length by President Coolidge and his cabinet today in a two-hour session. The project of sending American naval vessels to Tampaico, which has been bombarded by Mexican revolutionists, is understood to have been considered. Members declined to say whether any decision was reached on this point. Adolfo De La Huerta, the revolutionary leader in command of the rebel stronghold at Vera Cruz, has ignored the protests of this government against any blockade of Tampaico, and this fact coupled with the bombardment of the city by two rebel gunboats has led administration officials to the verge of positive action. The verses, if sent, would go on ostensible missions of "protecting American lives and property," but actually the effect would be to put a stop to De La Huerta's attempted blockade of the oil port and to lend additional evidence of this government's moral support of the Obregon government. Administration leaders are said to have decided upon this move today following a lengthy discussion in the cabinet of the entire Mexican situation and a later conference with Secretary of State Hughes held with American oil men, who have property in the Tampaico district. The navy department late this afternoon withheld an announcement of the movement of warships in Mexican waters and a wall of secrecy was thrown about all of the activities of the government in connection with the Mexican RATE FOR FRUIT The best news the Cal. Fruitowers Exchange has received recently, said Chas. Eygabrond, director, was the announcement yesterday that the Erie Ry. had accepted the new reduced rate of 55 per hundred on citrus fruit. This makes a blanket rate as all other lines had previously accepted. The Erie is an important connecting link between Chicago and New York. The Exchange is now seeking relief from a three-term terminal charge at Atlantic A board. An interesting feature of Wednesday's Exchange directors' meeting was a visit from the Chaffey S. economics class. VM. PHILLIPS TO SUCEEED CHILD ROME, Jan. 18.—William Phillips, unders secretary of state Washington, will succeed Richard Washburn Child as American ambassador to Italy, it was reported in diplomatic circles here today. Ambassador Child plans to save Rome Sunday. OFFICIAL DENIAL WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.—Official denial was made today at the state department of reports from Rome to the effect that William Phillips, under secretary of state, will be the next American ambassador to Italy, succeeding Richard Washburn Child, resigning. Phillips' own comment was: "Nothing to it." The under-secretary is known in the service as a "career man" and formerly was minister to Holland. WILL PROBE DEEP WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.—A sea of investigation, so wide and so deep that its dimensions cannot be fully measured has been opened up by the passage of the deed resolution, authorizing investigation of all sorts of "propanda" in Washington, members of congress admitted today. There are virtually no limits as to how far the investigation may go. MRS. YANTZ DEAD Mrs. Myrtle Yantz, 47, wife of H. W. Yantz of 1119 W. Centerst., passed away at the family home this morning. Preparations are being made by Backs, Terry and Campbell to have the body forwarded to Pairbury, Nebr., the remains leaving over the Santa Fe Sunday morning accompanied by Mr. Yants. Deceased was born in Rockford, Ill. Surviving is the husband, a sister, Mrs. Mae Bercke and two nieces, Misses Euice Hart and Betty Scott, all of Avalon, Catalonia. BREAKS THRU ICE MACKINAW CITY, Mich., Jan. 18.—Chief Wawatam, the car ferry with a crew of 30, broke away from the ice that held it fast in the straits today and plowed its way to this city. The boat arrived here just as preparations were being made to send a rescue party to its aid today. The ferry had been stuck in the ice since Thursday morning. REPORT CAR STOLEY Local police today received notice to look out for a car belonging to the Southern Counties Gas Co., which was stolen last night about 7:30 o'clock. The theft occurred in Los Angeles. Administration leaders are said to have decided upon this move today following a lengthy discussion in the cabinet of the entire Mexican situation and a later conference with Secretary of State Hughes held with American oil men, who have property in the Tampico district. The navy department late this afternoon withheld an announcement of the movement of warships in Mexican waters and a wall of secrecy was thrown about all of the activities of the government in connection with the Mexican situation. At the White House President Coolidge declined to answer any questions concerning the sending of warships to Tampico to protect American interests, while Secretary of the Navy Denby, in addition to the announcement that the American fleet was at Colon, Parama, ready for any emergency, would not confirm reports that orders had been issued for a movement to Tampico. By ARTHUR CONSTANTINE (L.N.S. Staff Correspondent) MEXICO CITY, Jan. 18.—Five foreign ships—four tankers and the Dutch passenger steamship Maasdam, were entering the Panuco river, the harbor of Tampico, when rebel warships lying off the port opened a bombardment of the federal fortifications on the coast, said a dispatch from Tampico today. All the foreign vessels took flight out of range of the rebel artillery. HOUSTON, Jan. 18.—The Sinclair tanker Eugene V. Thayer, which sent out the first messages on the bombardment of Tampico, has been successful in running the rebel blockade during the night, according to message received by the local commercial radio station today. The message also stated the steamer Virginia got thru safely. The Thayer said rebel gunhostry had successfully prevented the Dutch steamer Maasdam from entering the port at Tampico and were now stationed about three miles off shore endeavoring to maintain the blockade. (Continued on page three)