oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-29

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. PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $3 year in No. Orange-co. INDICT FORBES Most Sensational and Acrin SENATORIAL DECORUM IS MISSING "Cowardly," "Lying" and "Dishonest" Bandied About Freely (By Kenneth Clark) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) BRITISH WOMAN CURATOR SEEKS HIDDEN GOLD CONTRACT BUY TRACT IS SIGNED Industrial Tract Over From Anah Sugar Factory Purchase of the 39 acre the Anaheim Beef Co. MISSING "Cowardly," "Lying" and "Dishonest" Bandied About Freely (By Kenneth Clark) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—The resolution to investigate Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty's conduct of the department of justice called up in the senate this afternoon the most sensational and acrimonious debate heard in that body in years. Senatorial decorum was thrown to the winds, the words "cowardly," "lying" and "dishonest" were bandied about promiscuously as the friends and foes of Daugherty went to it, and the motives and affiliations of senators were questioned without compunction. As soon as debate started, Senator Wheeler, Dem. of Montana, modified his resolution by eliminating his personally selected committee and proposing its direct election by the senate. This offer was opposed by Senator Lodge, Republican of Mass., who urged that the committee be selected by the presiding officer, as usual. "I do not intend to delay this resolution," said Lodge. "It has been too long delayed already. I only want to protest against the election of this committee because it would break the practice of the senate for the last century. It is a very dangerous precedent and is undignified." "This is a case in which the senate should take the responsibility of selecting the committee." Senator Robinson of Arkansas, Dem., replied. "It has been charged that efforts have been made to pack the committee and for this reason the senate itself should elect it. I am sure the senator from Iowa (Cummins), the presiding officer, does not want to name the committee. I urge that the senate make the selection." "I want to see the attorney general given a fair and impartial hearing." Wheeler added. "We know, however, that the attorney general attempted to intimidate the White House. He said if he had to resign he would open the tomb and let the rest of the skeletons come out of the closet. Then he attempted to intimidate members of the senate." "I'm not so sure it is not true about some of the senators," Wheeler interjected. Willis admitted suggesting several names to the president pro tem of the senate. Miss L. E. Cheesman The London, England, woman curator, Miss L. E. Cheesman. With a number of scientists Miss Cheesman will sail for the Southern Pacific to get first hand data of life there. They will also seek a treasure of $35,000,000 said to have been buried on the Cocos Island by the mutinous crew of the British ship, Mary Read. COMPROMISE ON INCOME TAX RATE By A. O. HAYWARD (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—Income taxes for 1923, due March 15.15, 1924 will be reduced 25% under a provision written into the tax reduction bill this afternoon by the house of representatives. WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—Rejection of income tax rates written into the tax reduction bill by the Democrats and substitution of compromise rates acceptable to the administration was agreed upon today after a series of conferences between the regular and insurgent Republicans. Announcement of the compromise agreement was made shortly before the house convened by Representative John M. Nelson of Industrial Tract Over From Anabal Sugar Factory. Purchase of the 39 acres of the Anaheim Beef Co., sought by the proposed city industrial land Co., eluded today with Edward of Los Angeles, secretary Anaheim Sugar Co., while the property. The owner to take less than the large cash demand to close deal. More than $70,000 subscribed in the drive, land will cost approx $66,300 or $17,000 an ad. The thermometer today flappole stands at $70,000. Ten thousand dollars in subscriptions, was added total in the drive for $20 establish an industrial near the city. Of this sum, an out of ten corn gave $1500. A considerable list of now being reached by leavers out of town or party owners are being shown what it will to them to have larger payrolls and greater oppo- for work afforded new here. The committee of busi- in charge of the campaign again this morning and do- the situation. According to Secretary W. Reid, it will no longer able to counter the thirty canvass daily. These workers are busi- who already have given days, as well as generous s flops, to the cause. The limit to the extent to which can neglect their businesses outside work. Saturday, many cases 50 per cent week's business is done, h a particularly difficult d CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY H J. E. Schumacher received from Everett White of San vice president of the Calif.- Asen., that it had been dee accept the invitation of th board to conduct an in convention here for the ele- regional district. The day been set but will be wi days. general given a fair and impartial hearing." Wheeler added. "We know, however, that the attorney general attempted to intimidate the White House. He said he had to resign he would open the fomb and let the rest of the skeletons come out of the closet. Then he attempted to intimidate members of the senate." "I'm not so sure it is not true about some of the senators," Wheeler interjected. Willis admitted suggesting several names to the president pro tem of the senate. "Men who would be faithful to the attorney general," Wheeler suggested. "That is false," Willis shouted, striding down the alley and pounding a desk. "It will be found that the attorney general will stand and fight, not run away," Willis said. "Where is he now?" asked Senator Stanley of Kentucky, amid an outburst of laughter. The presiding officer threatened to clear the galleries if the laughter were repeated. Willis answered: "The senator from Kentucky knows that the good wife of the attorney general has been an invalid for years and that the attorney-general has gone to see her, yet he seeks to get a litter by attacking the attorney general for that." The debate developed bitter partisan thrusts when Willis read the "Petroleum Plan" from the democratic platform of 1920. WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—A. Mitchell Palmer, attorney general in the Wilson administration, was out on the grill today, before the Senate public lands committee, concerning his persistent efforts to block the examination of E. B. McLean, wealthy publisher, by the committee. Palmer, who acted as McLean's attorney, was subjected to a vigor (Continued on Page Two). Colonial Flower Shoppe. Funeral Designs Our Specialty. 214 E. Center-st. BUILDING PERMITS H. G. Buck, frame residence and garage at 202 South Rose-st.; cost $3000. WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—Rejection of income tax rates written into the tax reduction bill by the Democrats and substitution of compromise rates acceptable to the administration was agreed upon today after a series of conferences between the regular and insurgent Republicans. Announcement of the compromise agreement was made shortly before the house convened by Representative John M. Nelson of Wis., leader of the insurgents. The maximum surtax rate under the compromise will be 37 1-2 per cent on incomes of $200,000 and over, instead of the 44 per cent maximum written into the bill under the Garner plan. (The original Mellon plan provided for a maximum surtax of 25 per cent.) The normal tax rates agreed upon, according to Nelson, are two per cent up to $4000; five per cent from $4000 to $8000 and six per cent for $8000 upward. The regular Republicans were represented in the conference with the insurgents by Representative Longworth of Ohio, the Republican leader. WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—In a last desperate effort to wrist from (Continued on Page Two) Council Approves Edison Co. Plans to Conserve Energy City council last night approved suggestions of the So. Cal. Edison Co. to conserve electrical energy Some of the economies will be: Elimination of ornamental lights in Millis Park tract save for one post at each corner. Curtailment of electric sign including large "Anaheim" sign on top of water tower. Curtailment of ornamental lights downtown to one light instead of cluster of five, and shutting this off at midnight instead of 2 am. Are lights elsewhere in the city will also be cut off at midnight. Many lights now us- ing 400 candlepower will be placed to 250 candlepower. The reduced street schedule was started last month may be regular street lighting will be Saturday nights. Fullerton, Anna having engled week, curtailergy. Power I ferred wi- 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, February 29, 1924 BES IN VETERAN'S BU d Acrimonious Debate Over Resolution CONTRACT TO BUY TRACT IS SIGNED Industrial Tract Taken Over From Anaheim Sugar Factory Purchase of the 39 acres near the Anaheim Beef Co.'s plant, Dolley Will Fight Alleged Scofflaws LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29. Harold H. Dolley, chief field agent for the federal prohibition forces in California, today stood ready to fight the charge of illegal entrance into the homes of alleged bootleggers. The "housebreaking" charge was expected by Dolley to come from liquor interests which he claims are responsible for circulating reports that he engaged in "wire taping" and "misappropriation" of prohibition office funds while running down Volstead act violators. Dolley would not comment on the report that several alleged bootleggers in San Francisco had complained of dry raids on their homes without proper search warrants and COUPLE HELD IN CHILD'S TESTIMONY Boy 8, Testified He Was Afraid to Ask For Food For Fear of Whipping Condemning words from the mouth of a child, one of the little New The Death o Edward J. Rublen, salesman, whose man was found on the trai Santa Fe railway in committed suicide. This was the conclusion today by attorneys a ties who have been l the tragedy. It is su the fact just disco there was blood on the Train No. 75 leaving at 8:30 Monday night. Report of the police bien's car was seen p the railway a mile a from the scene of t and news that Rublen IS SIGNED Industrial Tract Taken Over From Anaheim Sugar Factory Purchase of the 39 acres near the Anaheim Beef Co.'s plant, sought by the proposed Community Industrial Land Co., was concluded today with Edward Stark, of Los Angeles, secretary of the Anaheim Sugar Co., which owns the property. The owners agreed to take less than the original large cash demand to clinch the deal. More than $70,000 has been subscribed in the drive, and the land will cost approximately $68,300 or $17,000 an acre. The thermometer today at the flagpole stands at $70,000. Ten thousand dollars two days' subscriptions, was added to the total in the drive for $200,000 to establish an industrial district near the city. Of this sum, an out of town concern gave $1500. A considerable list of prospects now being reached by letter, and out of town property owners also are being shown what it will mean to them to have larger Anaheim grocers and greater opportunities in work afforded new residents here. The committee of businessmen on charge of the campaign met again this morning and discussed the situation. According to Secretary George F. Reid, it will no longer be possible touster the thirty teams to anvass daily. These workers are businessmen who already have given many jobs as well as generous subscriptions to the cause. There is a limit to the extent to which they can neglect their businesses with outside work. Saturday, when in any cases 50 per cent of the cook's business is done, has been particularly difficult day. CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY HERE J. E. Schumacher received word from Everett White of Santa Ana, president of the Cal. Realty sen., that it had been decided to accept the invitation of the local card to conduct an industrial invention here for the eighth regional district. The day has not set but will be within 60 days. The "housebreaking" charge was expected by Dolley to come from liquor interests which he claims are responsible for circulating reports that he engaged in "wire tapping" and "misappropriation" of prohibition office funds while running down Volstead act violators. Dolley would not comment on the report that several alleged bootleggers in San Francisco had complained of dry raids on their homes without proper search warrants and that the complainants were to nite and force a test case against him and his aides. BRYAN LEAPS ONTO OIL SCANDAL WASHINGTON. Feb. 29.—William Jennings Bryan leaped into the oil scandal and the approaching presidential campaign with both feet here today. He issued a formal statement exorciating Republican policies which he held responsible for the present situation; denounced the Mellon plan for taxation as a scheme to relieve the rich at the expense of the poor, and declared that the profits of Sinclair and Doheny were insignificant in comparison to what the "predatory interest" of the country have seized under the Republican administration. "Too much emphasis," said Bryan, "in being placed on the criminality of individuals and too little upon the governmental policy that lattices crime by granting privileges to favorites." "Comparatively few public men can be saddened with money, but a great many public men support a policy that, by conferring great financial benefit upon favorites, subjects officials to powerful temptations to which some yield." For many years Republican leaders have been in the habit of collecting large contributions from the privileged classes and then paying back those contributions in legislation. The oil investigation has revealed the circumstances around one particular transaction, one of which makes no difference," retorted Mosley. "Hatch was responsible for bringing into that home this was found on the trail Santa Fe railway in committed suicide. This was the conclusion today by attorneys and ties who have been hit by tragedy. It is sure the fact just discloses there was blood on the Train No. 75 leaving at 8:30 Monday night. Report of the police bien's car was seen in the railway a mile away from the scene of theft and news that Rublen. CHAOS AND THREATING GREECE LONDON. Feb. 29. and chaos again threaten as a result of fresh damage to the Republican army an Athens dispatch to Express. The League of Republicans is demanding immediate thronement of King Geo. the proclamation of a mutilation pending the enactment of a republic united of the army. LONDON. Feb. 29. officials with the sanctity civilian branch of the gov't have decided to conceal powerful British fleet Mediterranean as a strategic move, said the D.C. Today. The League of Republicans has issued an ultimatum manding immediate coup is threatened unless mands are met. Former Premier E. Venzelos, whose word law in Greece, has lost he favors a national upon the question of if but the army officers he whelmed him. Colonel Condyllis and Hadjikyriskos, leaders of publician group, have go on kafta to hold a "council" If there is a coup probably will be launch Salonika rather than Athenia. This move was preciable Premier Mussolini's ment that the Italian nation be made one of the struts. HOOTS ANOTHER'S HORSE; SENTENCED MADERA, Feb. 29.—Jesse house, charged with shooting a horse belonging to Charles Walker, was sentenced to serve 60 days jail. According to witnesses, House is a mania for shooting live-oak. BADLY INJURED IN CRASH REDDING, Feb. 29.—H. J. Jennis of Camino, accompanied two women and driving a touring car, collided today with a car driven by E. Mezzoni so badly injured he had to be sent to a hospital. Get 100 per cent fit. Dr. Neth. Edison Co. inserve Energy 400 candlepower will be reeled to 250 candlepower. The reduced street lighting module was started last month and be regular street lighting will beursday nights. Fullerton, a hay farm. That is the policy of the Melton plan that seeks to give the lowest reductions in taxes to those having the biggest incomes, the theory that if you reduce tax on the rich one-half, they jointly reinvest their money and reebusiness. If that is good logic Ease not take all the tax off the all Mn and revive business still Pharas." Why keep disease? Have ease,oth. "Comparatively few public men can be cribed with money, but a great many public men support a policy that, by conferring great financial benefit upon favorites, subjects officials to powerful temptations to which some yield. "For many years Republican leaders have been in the habit of collecting large contributions from the privileged classes and then paying back those contributions in legislation. "The oil investigation has revealed the circumstances around one particular transaction, one of the most shocking in political history, but it is only an illustration of a vicious policy. "Mr. Doheny expected to make $100,000,000 out of the lease he secured, but what is that compared to the enormous sums voted to favored individuals by the Republicans. Take the repeal of the excess profits. It gave $450,000,000 of relief to the profitteers who were plundered the public. Doheny's expected profits would pay the president's salary for a thousand years, but Mr. Mellon's gift to the profitteers would pay it for 4500 years." The present Republican tariff bill put between $3,000,000,000 and $4,000,000,000 in the pockets of the profitteers Bryan said. The greatest value of the oil investigation, he said, would be to awaken the people to the menace of the policy of the Republican leaders. It is based on the theory that moiety is suspended from the top and the government should legislate for the well-to-do and let the people wait until that prosperity leaks thru on those below. That is the policy of the Melton plan that seeks to give the lowest reductions in taxes to those having the biggest incomes, the theory that if you reduce tax on the rich one-half, they jointly reinvest their money and reebusiness. If that is good logic Ease not take all the tax off the all Mn and revive business still Pharas." ROTH SENTENCED LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29.—Herman L. Roth, attorney, convicted of attempting to extort $500 from Arthur Sawyer, manager of Barbara LaMarr, film actress, was today sentenced from one to five years at San Quentin. BURROUGHS INFANT DIES The infant boy, an only child, of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burroughs of Brea died yesterday. The funeral will take place this afternoon, with burial at Loma Vista cemetery, under the direction of August McAulay. Because," answered the boy, "I had seen my sister Alta ask for more and she got whipped. So I didn't do it." Chief Deputy Dist. Atty. C. N. Mosley Mayed Hatch with biting wounds, when Hatch's counsel asked dismissal of the charge against his client on the grounds that "when most of the things testified to occurred Hatch was not present." Whether Hatch was present makes no difference," retorted Mosley."Hatch was responsible for bringing into that home the woman, who did inflict these human cruelties." And you can't make me believe that Hatch didn't know what was going on. The condition of these two little children, starved and brimised, must have been known to him. Yet he permitted it." "A man that would do what he has done must have more base desires than he has backbone," concluded Mosley with vehemence. The defense offered no testimony. Bail for Hatch and Mrs. Phares was fixed at $2000 each, being reduced from $5,000 at the request of the defense. Mosley objected to further reduction, declaring that he expected to file a statutory charge against the woman. This charge was filed today. Hatch could not be similarly charged, it was said, because he is not a married man, and there was therefore, no way the law could reach him, except through the charge already filed. The mother of Clyde and Alta is dead. Mrs. Phares has a husband, Robert Phares, living. ATHENS, Feb. 29.—Imported reliably today that Kafandaris will reject the turn of the Republican League demanding imminent of the Gluckstahl nasty as a menace to the revolution. The premier favors a (Continued on Page) Leave County Have Mrs. Ralph E. Crandall W.Eighth-st., Santa Ana told J.A.Cranston, son of Santa Ana city that she and her family move out of Orange-coat than have their children to salute the flag. Cranston has interview authorities with the viewing at least one of the children declared incorrigible placed in the County Home. WIRE IN ANAHEIM PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,277 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 504 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 WEATHER Fair tonight and Saturday. 27TH YEAR—NO. 155 S BUREAU PROBE resolution to Probe Atty-General New Theory of Suicide in Death of Montebello Man Edward J. Rublen, Montebello salesman, whose mangled body was found on the tracks of the Santa Fe railway in Santa Ana, committed suicide. This was the conclusion reached today by attorneys and authorities who have been investigating the tragedy. It is supported by the fact just discovered that there was blood on the engine of Train No. 75 leaving Santa Ana at 8:30 Monday night. Report of the police that Rublen's car was seen parked near the railway a mile and one-half from the scene of the fatality and news that Rublen had not collected any money in Montebello, as had been supposed, are regarded as confirming the suicide theory. Rublen is thought to have walked along the tracks and hidden behind a pole until the train approached, when he flung himself in front of the locomotive. The new theory puts an end to the murder hypothesis held by Sheriff Sam Jernigan's office and reached by the coroner's jury before all the facts in the case came to light. The widow, formerly Miss Pauline Heinig of Orange has arranged for the burial this afternoon at Falhaven cemetery. MILLIONAIRE ALSO FACES CHARGES Four Indictments Charge Conspiracy to Defraud And Commit Bribery CHICAGO. Feb. 29.—The was found on the tracks of the Santa Fe railway in Santa Ana, committed suicide. This was the conclusion reached today by attorneys and authorities who have been investigating the tragedy. It is supported by the fact just discovered that there was blood on the engine of Train No. 75 leaving Santa Ana at 8:30 Monday night. Report of the police that Rubien's car was seen parked near the railway a mile and one-half from the scene of the fatality and news that Rubien had not coli CHAOS AGAIN THREATENS GREECE LONDON, Feb. 29.—Anarchy and chaos again threaten Greece as a result of fresh demands by the Republican army group, said an Athens dispatch to the Daily Express. The League of Republican officers is demanding immediate destruction of King George II, and the proclamation of a military dictatorship, pending the establishment of a republic under control of the army. LONDON, Feb. 29.—Admiralty officials with the sanction of the civilian branch of the government have decided to concentrate a powerful British fleet in the Mediterranean as a strategic political move, said the Daily News today. The League of Republican Officers has issued an ultimatum demanding immediate action. A coup is threatened unless their demands are met. Former Premier Elautherios Venizelos, whose word was once law in Greece, has lost his power. He favors a national plebiscite upon the question of a republic but the army officers have overwhelmed him. Colonel Condylis and Admiral Hadjikyriskos, leaders of the Republican group, have gone to Salonika to hold a "council of war." If there is a coup d'état, it probably will be launched from Salonika rather than Athens. This move was precipitated by Premier Mussolini's announcement that the Italian navy would be made one of the strongest in URGE HARBOR ELECTION ON $1,500,000 With approximately 225 present including residents from many parts of the county, the Orange-co. Harbor C. of C. last night at a meeting in the Balboa Cafe endorsed a proposal made by Supervisor Tem Talbert that a county bond issue of $1,500,000 be floated to pay part of the cost of improving Orange-co. Harbor. C. C. Chapman, of Fullerton, father of the valencia orange and a candidate for the Republican nomination as vice-president, spoke in favor of developing the harbor, altho he did not mention the bond issue. He said he looked to the time when the Los Angeles and Orange co. harbors would be one as part of a great city covering the southland. Chapman regretted the fact that the harbor improvement project had not been started sooner. Francis Cuttle of Riverside, chairman of the Tri-county Reforestation Committee and a delegate with Chapman to Washington where federal aid for harbor development was sought, also spoke in favor of the harbor, which, he said, was necessary to help move the crops of the three counties. Dr. C. G. Huston, of Costa Mesa, presided. NO BIRTHS HERE TODAY, FEB. 29TH Electing to have just as many birthdays as anyone else Rubien is thought to have walked along the tracks and hidden behind a pole until the train approached, when he flung himself in front of the locomotive. The new theory puts an end to the murder hypothesis held by Sheriff Sam Jernigan's office and reached by the coroner's jury before all the facts in the case came to light. The widow, formerly Miss Pauline Helmig of Orange has arranged for the burial this afternoon at Fairhaven cemetery. CHICAGO, Feb. 29.—The special federal grand jury emanuelled to investigate alleged irregularities in the administration of the U.S. Veterans Bureau this afternoon returned its report indicting Col. Charles R. Forbes, former head of the bureau and John W. Thompson, multi-millionaire contractor of St. Louis. Four indictments were returned against the two men. Both were charged with conspiracy to defraud the government and also with conspiracy to commit bribery. Thompson also was indicted on a charge of giving a bribe and Forbes on a charge of accepting a bribe. The amount of the bribe was said to be $5,000 alleged to have been given Forbes by Thompson in the Drake Hotel here. Elias H. Mortimer, who first accused Forbes of graft in the veterans' bureau, and whose name was mentioned in testimony before the senate investigating committee as an intermediary between Forbes and Thompson, was not named in any indictment. FOREST FIRE IN DEVIL'S CANYON SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 29.—Sweeping furiously up the south slope of the east fork of Devil's canyon, eight miles north of here in the San Bernardino mountains a fierce forest fire late today was reported to be threatening destruction of three large mountain resorts, Pinecrest, Thousand Pines and The Gate City Playgrounds. The fire is said to have started when an auto driven by B. P. Beliver, of this city, caught fire and plunged off a mountain grade into a creek bottom. The fire burned for a while last night and was brought under control but broke loose again today. A stiff wind is said to be fanning the fire. INSPECT HARBOR Francis Cuttle, of Riverside, chairman of the tri-counties reforestation committee, and one of men picked to represent Newport harbor before the U.S. naval board at Washington, was a visitor at the harbor. Venice, whose word was once law in Greece, has lost his power. He favors a national plebiscite upon the question of a republic but the army officers have overwhelmed him. Colonel Condylis and Admiral Hadjikryskos, leaders of the Republican group, have gone to Salonika to hold a "council of war." If there is a coup d'état, it probably will be launched from Salonika rather than Athens. This move was precipitated by Premier Mussolini's announcement that the Italian navy would be made one of the strongest in Europe and by the approaching entente between Italy and Spain for control of the Mediterranean. Great Britain is showing increased nervousness over the maritime activity of Italy and the growing accord between Rome and Madrid. The French fear Italy will assume domination of the Mediterranean from Gibraltar eastward, with the assistance of Spain. Great Britain already holds a dominating position from a naval viewpoint, possessing Gibraltar at the western entrance to the Mediterranean, but she is seeking to strengthen her political power. ATHENS, Feb. 29.—It was reported reliably today that Premier Kafandaris will reject the ultimatum of the Republican Officers League demanding immediate abdication of the Glucksburg dynasty as a menace to the military revolution. The premier favors a plebiscite (Continued on Page Two) NO BIRTHS HERE, TODAY, FEB. 29TH Electing to have just as many birthdays as anyone else, nor a member of the coming generation of Anaheim launched upon the high seas of Life today. The same was true of 1920, as not a birth was recorded four years ago. However, there are a few adults in Anaheim whose anniversary is Feb. 29: Miss Nannie Gamble, of South Illinois-st.; Miss Mary Bleeker, 126 Elm-st., and Mrs. George Koch, 117 South Maldern, Fullerton. Four years ago the Plain Dealer presented a box of candy to all reporting their birthdays as falling upon this rare date, and the two latter were among the claimants of the sweets that day. Dwight Holes, of Garden Grove and Miss Evelyn Vernchort, of the local clinic, were also of the number, but neither have been located on the anniversary this year. When you get Colonial Confections of any kind you have the best. 214 E. Center-st. INSPECT HARBOR Francis Cuttle, of Riverside, chairman of the tri-counties reforestation committee, and one of men picked to represent Newport harbor before the U.S. naval board at Washington, was a visitor at the harbor yesterday, being escorted on a boat trip of inspection with a party of Orange-co-citizens. Included in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Cuttle, A. S. Bradford, Flacentia, Secretary E. E. Lee of the Placement Chamber of Commerce, J. E. Scott, Flacentia banker, Harry Welch, Balboa, secretary of the harbor chamber of commerce, George Peabody, Newport Beach, Dr. and Mrs. Houston of Costa Mesa and Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Slabaugh of Santa Ana. Dr. Houston is president of the harbor chamber of commerce, and Dr. Slabaugh is county purchasing agent. CARTER WITHDRAWS SUIT AS TRUSTEE LUXOR, Egypt, Feb. 29.—Howard Carter today withdrew his suit to have himself appointed trustee for the tomb of Tul-Ankh-Amen in the Valley of Kings. It is understood that Countess Carnavon, widow of Carter's late co-worker, plans new proceedings against the Egyptian government which has taken over the historic tomb. Carter was exploring the tomb under a license issued in the name of Countess Carnavon. It was recently revoked. LEAVE County Rather Than Have Children Salute Flag Mrs. Ralph E. Crandall, of 1811 W. Eighth-st., Santa Ana, today told J.A. Crandall, superintendent of Santa Ana city schools, that she and her family would move out of Orange-co., rather than have their children forced to salute the flag. Crandall has interviewed the authorities with the view of having at least one of the Crandall children declared incorrigible and placed in the County Juvenile Home. Cranston found two other families in the vicinity, relatives of Crandalls, the heads of which also declined to have their children forced to pay the salute. It looked today as if they also might move out of the county. Incarceration as incorrigibles may be brought about, whether the families move from the county or not. Why a cripple? Dr. Neth. 18 OUT OF LUCK MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 29.—Eighteen babies who will have a birthday only once every four years were born today at Minneapolis and St. Pauls. If the League of the proposed new abolishes the 29 they may never birthday.