oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-03

HEAVY MOVEMENT OF CITRUS FRUIT Shipments of oranges from So Calif. during January were nearly equal to those of January, 1922, the monthly statement of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, which has just appeared, shows. Cars numbered 2,886 compared with 2,982 in the corresponding month of last year, while No. Cal. shipped 450 against 611. From Sept. 1 to Jan. 21, So Calif. shipped 9,540 cars against 6,955 in the same period of 1922-23 and No. Calif. 6,439 against 4,931. Total shipments of oranges and grapefruit from California, Florida and Porto Rico amounted to 9,763 cars in January and 41,502 cars in the five months against 10,979 and 35,613, respectively. Florida shipped 3,793 cars of oranges, including tangerines, in January against 4,381 in January, 1922, and 2,511 cars of grapefruit against 2,698. In the free months Florida shipped 15,703 and 8,942 cars, respectively, its active period coming during California's slack one. Porto Rico shipped 123 cars of grapefruit and oranges in January against 297 a year ago and 879 in the five months, compared with 1734. RENNER SPEAKS AT ROTARY CLUB The regular luncheon of the Rotary club today was featured by talks by Oscar Renner of the S. Q. R. store, Art Shipkey, local manager of the Union Oil Co., and a solo by John Ruether of the Anaheim Beef Co. Mr. Renner spoke on "Industrial Anaheim," and Mr. Shipkey on general topics. This was announced the 14th consecutive 100-per cent meeting. The local Rotarians are planning to go to Santa Ana tomorrow to the meeting of the Santa Ana Rotary club, where they are scheduled to put on the entire program. MAKE TWO ARRESTS DINES SLIPS AWAY FROM LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, March 3—Courtland S. Dines, Denver sportsman, shot and seriously wounded New Year's night by Horace A. Greer, chauffeur for Mabel Normand, who has been unable to answer in court at any time since, was reported to have slipped out of the city on a hunting trip. It was stated at Dines' abode that it was not known where he is nor when he will return. Justice J. Walter Hanby, conducting Greer's preliminary hearing, declared it was permissible for Dines to have left the city, but declared emphatically he had better be back, and appear in court March 19, the date set for Dines to be cross-examined by District Attorney Koyes on his "I don't remember" story of the shooting. PREDICTS THIRD PARTY SOON GONE VANCOUVER, B. C., March 3. William M. Hughes of Australia, premier of a labor government for 12 years, who has arrived here to begin a lecture tour of Canada and the United States, predicts that one of the three great political parties in Great Britain will disappear. "Three parties are a luxury which the people cannot afford," he said. Mr. Hughes expects the liberal party will suffer the labor and conservative parties remaining. He thinks Premier MacDonald's government has a chance of being returned if it can satisfy the electorate on such questions as the attitude to the empire and to industrial conditions. NAVY SURROUNDS HONDURAS REPUB. WASHINGTON, March 3. The republic of Honduras, embroiled in a civil war which has endangered American lives and property, is completely surrounded by warships of the U.S. navy, the state department announced today. In addition to the cruiser Denver, anchored off Ceiba, and the destroyer Billingsley, off Puerto Cortez on the north coast of Colleges Find Olympic Talent By DAVIS J. WALSH NEW YORK, March 3—College athletes will form a warp and woof, as always, of American Olympic team—taking into account that some of them may object to being called a woof—was determined with greater emphasis over the war end just concluded. At the University of Illinois games for example, De Hugh Hubbard of Michigan cleared astounding distance of 24 seven inches; indoors, and ringing the unforeseen will win Olympic broad jump as sure slow poison. Hubbards' performance was good for 25 feet in an outdoor pit. Almost equally commendable was the pole vaulting of Brookell of Illinois, in doing 12 feet 10-58 inches. At that Broell will not lack for company: Three men—Libby of Dartmoor Owens of Pennsylvania; Schlopp of Yale—tied at 12 feet 10 inches; in New York, and the others were better than 12 feet 6 inches at the indoor interment. None of them, however, take serious issue however; Hoff of Norway, who is credited with a world's record of 13 feet 9 inches, but the writer would elevate no eyebrow if four American collegemen took the main places. The clubmen of course had most of the sprinting ent with Paddock, Murchin and others lined up; but Chie Bowhan of Syracuse, turned in a very natty performance sprinting 70 yards in 7-1-5 seconds at the indoor championships. Bowman runs with ostentation, much after the manner of Howard Drew, and quite good under the lash; as proved the night he stepped away from Murchison and M. Allister. Bowman should place high in the Olympics. So should Chie Moore, the Penn state hurler. MANAGE TWO ARRESTS ON LIQUOR CHARGE William Hendrick, of Torrance, and J. A. Cox were arrested last night by Fullerton police on the charge of transporting liquor. Hendrick was arrested by J. Young, and Cox by C. M. Wood. Each entered a plea of guilty before Judge French today and were fined $200 or sentenced to 300 days each in the Orange-co. jail. Grant Unckle, charged with being drunk, entered a plea of not guilty. Hearing was set for March 10 and ball fixed at $25. He was still in jail today, and officers think that he will change his plea to guilty. LOCAL BOWLING Mercantile League — Tonight: Swetzer-Alexander vs. Roehm-Sylvester. City League—Tonight: Paige-Jewett vs. Chandler-Cleveland. Tuesday night: Cypress Garage vs. Jewel Box; Wednesday night: Anaheim Alleys vs. Yungbluths; Anaheim Bakery vs. Whittler. NAVY SURROUNDS HONDURAS REPUB. WASHINGTON, March 3.—The republic of Honduras, embroiled in a civil war which has endangered American lives and property, is completely surrounded by warships of the U. S. navy, the state department announced today. In addition to the cruiser Denver, anchored off Celba, and the destroyer Billingsley, off Puerto Cortez, on the north coast, the destroyer Milwaukee has taken up a position at Amapala, on the south coast. No orders have yet been issued for the landing of additional marines or sailors to augment the force at Celba. WATER LEVEL OFF Taking a sample city well, the water level measured today was found to be 82 feet three inches below the surface of the ground against 81 feet seven inches on Feb. 1, a difference of eight inches for the month. Last year a gain of 2 feet 11 inches was made between the two dates or from 63 feet 2 inches to 60 feet 1 inch. PERMIT FOR PACKING HOUSE A permit had been issued today for the Salt Lake Orange Packing House being erected by the Elephant Orchards just west of the U. P. depot in Fullerton, to cost $33,285. The foundation has been laid, and construction start immediately. BACKS POPULAR Figures issued by County Clever J. M. Backs today showed that 342 marriage licenses were issued in this county during February despite the fact that the month is the shortest in the year and was further shortened by two legal holidays during which the license bureau was closed. This was an increase of 100 over February 1923, when 242 licenses were issued here. VOTE FOR FREEDOM OF PHILIPPINES WASHINGTON, March 3—Legislation granting complete independence to the Philippines was voted on favorably today by the house insular affairs committee. It was explained; however, the some members of the committee were opposed to making the Philippines independent; but voters for the bill in order to give the house an opportunity to act either for or against. Don't Forget That The Ever-Ready Truck & Transfer Co. Is still able to do your hauling of any description CONTRACT HAULING A SPECIALTY Get Our Price O. J. LINNARTZ, Prop. Residence 211 E. Sycamore St. PHONE 209-M FREE! WHITE KING SOAP With every Electric Washer or Ironer sold by us at this time in any of our stores we will give absolutely FREE a year's supply of White King Washing Machine Soap. NO FURTHER PAYMENT FOR 30 DAYS YOUR CHOICE OF 25 HIGH-GRADE ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINE MODELS IN ANY OF OUR STORES CAN BE PURCHASED AT THIS TIME ON A $5 CASH DOWN PAYMENT. 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At the University of Illinois for example, De Hartard of Michigan cleared the riding distance of 24 feet in inches, indoors, and barne unforeseen, will win the broad jump as sure as poison. Bards’ performance was for 25 feet in an outdoor most equally commendable the pole vaulting of Brown-Illinois, in doing 12 feet in inches. At that Brown-ill not lack for company, men—Libby of Dartmouth of Pennsylvania, and up of Yale—tied at 12 feet in New York, and three were better than 12 feet at the indoor intercollege of them, however, will serious issue however, with Norway, who is credited world’s record of 13 feet, but the writer would no eyebrow if four Am-collegemen took the reg places. Clubmen, of course, hardest of the sprinting talith Paddock, Murchison, others lined up, but Chestwan, of Syracuse, turned every natty performance in 70 yards in 7-1-5 sec at the indoor champion-Bowman runs Without much after the man-of Howard Drew, and is good under the lash, as he the night he stepped from Murchison and Mcman should place high in anglicics. So should Charlethe, the Penn state hurdled. WILL SPREAD TO ALL DEPARTMENTS (Continued From Page One) cused of lacking courage, and it is understood to be his present intention of facing his accusers from the stand. Daugherty is expected to return to Washington the last of this week. By KENNETH CLARK (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, March 3.—The senate’s oil investigation entered another ampleious woe today with strong indications that the tightening web of evidence would involve additional government officials in the great oil scandal. While a formal meeting was not held the public lands committee laid the groundwork for following up the trail that leads straight to the department of justice as a result of the revelations in the now famous McLean telegrams. Plans were made to hear this week the report of the expert accountants who have been examining the books of leading stock brokers in Cleveland, New York and Washington. This report, according to members of the committee, will throw light on the stock dealing activities of federal officials. Besides Senator Elkins, Republican of West Virginia, and Attorney General Daugherty, the books were expected to reveal other government officials as having dealt in oil stocks, including Sinclair and a middle western independent company. Coincident with these developments, the special counsel to prosecute the government’s oil suits. Owen J. Roberts and Allie Pomerene, announced that court action would be started this week in the oil lease cases. The first action will be filing of injunction suits in California and Wyoming to prevent further extraction of oil from the Elk Hills and Teapot Dome reserves. An effort also will be made to annul the leases negotiated with E. Lohy, Doheny and Harry F. SinDIVORCE ACTIONS Alleging that her husband cursed her in two languages, Mrs. Elisa Schellens instituted divorce proceedings against Reinhold Schellens. In addition to cruelty, the plaintiff charged failure to provide. The Schellens were married in Chicago, March 2 and 20. Mrs. Nathalie W. Thompson has filed suit for divorce from Rollin E. Thompson. Mrs. Thomas charged cruelty and claimed that her husband was addicted to late hours and the society of other women. She asked custody of the two Thompson children, aged 8 and 4 respectively. Married at Pawnee, Okla., May 2, 1924, the Thomsonse separated Feb. 16, when Thompson, his wife alleged, said he was “thru with her.” Desertion was charged by J. J. Vrooman in a divorce action on file today against Gertrude Vrooman. The Vromans were married in Lyndon, Kansas, in 1901, and separated at Eldorado, Kansas, in 1913. They have five children. DIVORCE DECREES Interlocutory decrees were granted by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams Friday: Jake H. Deist, Fullerton police-man from Nellie Deist; desertion. William C. Saunders, Fullerton, from Donna Avis Saunders; desertion. Dorothea Siddoway, Costa Meas from Maurice Siddoway; desertion. Gladys Dixon, Newport Beach, from Thomas E. Dixon; desertion. Decrees granted by Superior Judge F. C. Drumm: Lucile Wright, Santa Ana, from Burton G. Wright; cruelly. K. C. McCarter, Orange, from Bessle McCarter; desertion. Ethel M. Oliver from Harley M. Oliver, Huntington Beach; cruely. Mary A. Johnson, Santa Ana, from Clyde Johnson; cruely. Louise A. Eberleim, Santa Ana, from Eberleim; cruely, $60 per month alimony for one year. URGE GAS MOTION TO PUMP WINE “More widespread use of gas engines in Orange pumping purposes as one lessening the burden placed on corporations supply tric power to ranchers does suggested here today by Jiden, local manager for the own Counties Gas company. “The conservation of all purposes except those necessary, in order greater volume may be raised the ranchers’ pumping by being strongly urged by tric power companions.” “In vie of this, the aim of natural gas engines seems logical. It is not known but natural gas is the most economical fuel operation of pumping engines is also one of the most efficient.” “It is easily demonstrative were natural gas more used by ranchers for the purpose of immediate lessening of the pressure naturally on the prickless water-power use generation of electricity, immeasurably decreased.” “The Southern County company is making this act in a spirit of co-operation from a desire to be helpful can be even a little迟 to work of conserving water element which is vital to timed growth of the South it will feel that it has perished publicly duty.” FULLERTON GIRLS TEAMS WIN Fullerton H.S. girls ketball and volleyball play first places Saturday in the T.F.league contest at Long Representatives from F.Whittier, Santa Ana, P.Long Beach and San Diego located The Santa Ana Coincident with these developments the special counsel to prosecute the government's oil suits. Owen J. Roberts and Alice Pomerene, announced that court action would be started this week in the oil lease case. The first action will be filing of injunction suits in California and Wyoming to prevent further extraction of oil from the Elk Hills and Teapot Dome reserves. An effort also will be made to annul the leases negotiated with E. L. Doheny and Harry F. Sinclair by ex-secretary of the interior Albert B. Fall. In another of his spasmodically issued statements, Doheny charged that the investigators are "concealing the truth" about the leases for the purpose of political "muck raking" in the approaching elections. "The election in November—not the legality of the oil leases, nor the benefit they are to the government—is the sole fact now controlling the politicians who are conducting the so-called oil investigations" Doheny said. From the White House it was learned that President Coolidge plans to appoint this week special counsel to prosecute suits to recover sections 16 and 36 owned by the Standard Oil Co. of Calif. in the Elk Hills reserve. This action was authorized in the Walsh resolution passed by congress. Following the lead into the department of justice, the committee first will question William J. Burns, chief of the bureau of investigation, and Mrs. Mary Duckstein, former secretary to Burns, and an agent of the department. Mr. Duckstein's name was found signed to one of the code messages to McLean in which Burns quoted as advising the publisher "that an investigation is under way by justice department agents." Besides the alleged "tip" from Burns, the committee is anxious to know how employees of McLean secured possession of a code of the department. They will seek to determine if the code was supplied by McLean himself who, as an agent of the department, was given a code book, a pistol, a badge and a set of operatives' credentials. Mrs. Duckstein is the first woman to figure prominently in the scandal and the committee regards her as a highly important witness in revealing activities of department officials on behalf of McLean. Previously it had been shown that E. S. Rochester, an employee of the department, telegraphed McLean a "tip" about the inquiry. Burns Mrs. Duckstein, Richese Gladys Dixon, Newport Beach, from Thomas E. Dixon; desertion. Decrees granted by Superior Judge F. C. Drumm: Lucile Wright, Santa Ana, from Burton G. Wright; cruelty. K. C. McCarter, Orange, from Bessie McCarter; desertion. Ethel M. Oliver from Harley M. Oliver, Huntington Beach; cruelty. Mary A. Johnson, Santa Ana, from Clyde Johnson; cruelty. Louise A. Eberleim, Santa Ana, from L. Eberleim; cruelty $60 per month alimony for one year. INVOLVES THOUSANDS By the terms of an exchange agreement on file today through the Hargrove Realty company it is shown that an important transaction has been consumed whereby P. A. Dyckman becomes the owner of eight acres of Valencian on East North-st, and Edwin M. Chester of Los Angeles takes over Dyckman property consisting of a duplex and two bungalows on North Philadelphia. The consideration in the whole transaction is not announced but it is understood that the valuation runs well into the thousands. ter and several of McLean's employees have been summoned tomorrow at the resumption of formal hearings. DAUGHERTY TO FLORIDA ENROUTE TO MIAMI WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL DAUGHERTY, March 1.—Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, miles from the storm scenes being enacted over him in Washington, today was speeding across peaceful Florida to see his sick wife in Miami and in "interest of business for the government." The attorney general stopped off at Jacksonville early today and drove thru the country to St. Augustine, where he is to confer with Jake Jones, recently appointed federal judge of the eastern district of Florida. Traveling with the attorney general is a brother and an official of his department. He continued to remain silent regarding the investigation of his department in the senate, saying the time for talking is not yet. The entire matter, he declared, has been left in the hands of Chicago attorneys who are keeping in close touch with every development. Likewise the question of his resignation continued to be a mystery. The department can answer no charges until actual charges have been filed," he said. "So far this has not been done and consequently the next move is not up to me." Chance for Rainfall in March Orange Community C. of C. has compiled some interesting figures on March rainfall. This compilation is of peculiar interest at the present time because of the prolonged drought and the anxiety regarding prospects for rain in March. The average seasonal rainfall for 45 years in Orange-co. is 13.09 inches, and the average rainfall for March is 2.42 inches. However, of peculiar interest is the showing made in the various years from 1909-1922 inclusive, as to the comparative rainfall during the different months of these years. This showing evidences clearly the fact that when there was a heavy rainfall in any preceding month, the rainfall was very light for March, and when the rainfall was light during the months preceding, the March average was much higher. The following table bears out this statement: Years 1909-10 1910-11 1911-12 1912-13 1913-14 1914-15 1915-16 Dec. 7.00 Jan. 1.53 6.71 0.07 10.35 5.42 13.30 Feb. 0.11 2.91 0.00 9.16 7.04 5.09 1.82 March 1.86 5.15 6.99 0.33 8.58 0.60 0.90 Years 1916-17 1917-18 1918-19 1919-20 1920-21 1921-22 Dec. 7.90 Jan. 3.67 0.96 0.50 3.22 4.64 Feb. 2.68 6.14 1.02 2.37 0.86 3.47 Mar. 4.49 6.21 2.18 4.25 2.75 1.64 May 3.57 Thus it will be seen as stated above that in the years wherein the precipitation was heavy just prior to March it was low during that month, and that in the years where there was less rainfall during the earlier months it was increasingly heavy in March. For instance, the year 1911-12 showed 6.98 inches for March, the highest month, with the next highest month being April during which the rainfall was 1.66 inches. In the next year February jumped to 9.16 inches with March precipitation only 0.33 inches. In one year that January showed 13.31 inches, March showed only 0.90. During one year February and March were just about equal, whereas in the next year the March rains were heaviest for the season. In still another year the March rainfall was more than one-third of the total season, while in the year following the rainfall for that month was greater than any other one month. All of which foregoing should at least soften the wall of the pessimist that is being heard in the land. March is not as yet over with and there is a possibility of a helpful amount of rainfall. URGE GAS MOTOR TO PUMP WATER "More widespread use of natural gas engines in Orange-co for pumping purposes, as one means of lessening the burden placed upon the corporations supplying electric power to ranchers during the present continued drought, was suggested here today by J. C. Hayden, local manager for the Southern Counties Gas company. "The conservation of electricity by the elimination of its uses for all purposes except those absolutely necessary, in order that a greater volume may be released to the ranchers' pumping plants, is being strongly urged by the electric power companies." Hayden said. "In vie of this, the employment of natural gas engines seems more than logical. It is not generally known, but natural gas is not only the most economical fuel for the operation of pumping engines, but also one of the most efficient. "It is easily demonstrable that were natural gas more widely used by ranchers for the operation of their pumps there would be an immediate lessening of the burden placed upon the electricity-supplying corporations. Furthermore, naturally, the drain on the state's priceless water-power, used in the generation of electricity, would be immeasurably decreased." The Southern Counties Gas company is making this suggestion in a spirit of co-operation and from a desire to be helpful. If it can do even a little to help in the work of conserving water—that element which is vital to the continued growth of the Southland—it will feel that it has performed a public duty." FULLERTON GIRLS' TEAMS WINNERS Fullerton H. S. girls first basketball and volleyball players won first places Saturday in the T. and F. league contest at Long Beach, representatives from Fullerton, Whittier, Santa Ana, Pasadena, long Beach and San Diego participated. CLAGSTONE C. OF C. LUNCHEON SPEAKER A noon luncheon will be given Thursday at the Elks' club by the Anahaim C. of C. when Paul Clagstone, secretary of the western division of the U. S. C. of C., will be the speaker. Mr. Clagstone will speak of the business of the Pacific coast as related to the Atlantic coast and to the Far East. Realizing the relation of the Chamber of Commerce to the business world, he will present an able message. REPORTS ACCIDENT An accident was reported to police yesterday in which Leonard Burdick of Los Angeles says he was driving south on Los Angeles est. and while looking at the cigar stand at the Crown cafe ran into another car which was parked on the opposite side of the street, doing considerable damage. He says he was at fault and is ready to make good the damages. REPORTS AUTO STOLEN Mark Weselah of Anahaim reported to Santa Ana police that his auto was stolen at French and Fifth-sts., Santa Ana. RIB BROKEN IN AUTO ACCIDENT Howard, eight-year-son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Max Drake, formerly of Anahaim but residents of Fullerton for three months, confined to his home with severe cuts and bruises sustained yesterday in an auto accident. Howard, in a Dodge driven by M. W. Hudson, of Pasadena, and accompanied by H. L. Dowton and small daughter, were driving along Chapman-ave, on their way to Sunday School. A car containing Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Wickett, driven by the latter, approached from the opposite direction, and by a sudden gust of wind the windshield was blown open. This caused her to lose control of the wheel for an instant and the car crashed into the Dodge. Mr. Dawson received a broken rib and minor cuts. Howard was taken to the hospital where his cuts were dressed. He returned home in the afternoon. None of the others were injured. The Dodge was demolished. ALPHA BETA CAL No. 12 BROS. & CHANSON Money Saved by A. B. C. "Help Yourself Service" Sale Now on Canned Foods Sale TOMATOES 10c CAN 25c PEACHES 29c 2 LARGE CANNS 30c PEACHES 24c CHERRIES, R. A. 33c LG. CAN 29c PEARS 30c BARTLETT, LG. 26c Pink Beans, 10 lbs... 60c FULLERTON GIRLS' TEAMS WINNERS Fullerton H. S. girls first baseball and volleyball players won first places Saturday in the T. and F. league contest at Long Beach, representatives from Fullerton, Whittier, Santa Ana, Pasadena, Long Beach and San Diego participated. The Santa Ana girls' team won first place in the second-team basketball contest. A swimming meet was held in the afternoon, there were 475 girls present, about 50 from Fullerton. Help For Burglary Their alleged accomplice having turned "state's evidence," Jesus Jiminez and Ramon Raze were today awaiting prosecution on the superior court on a charge of burglary. They were held in connection with the alleged looting of the Holland service station at Richfield several weeks ago. NO SHOOT SUNDAY On account of the rain yesterday there was no shoot of the club. The regular shoot will be held March 9 at the regular time, weather permitting. TOMATOES CAN ... 10¢ PEACHES 2 LARGE CANS ... 29¢ PEACHES SLIC CLING, YG. ... 24¢ CHERRIES, R. A. LG. CAN ... 33¢ PEARS BARTLETT, LG. ... 30¢ CORN, Cedar Falls TUES. 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