oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-05

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. SENATOR MAKES Heaviest Rainstorm in Yeas KISTLER-BLDG ENDANGERED BY FLOOD Downpour Accompanied By Electricity And Fall of Hail One of the heaviest rainstorms in years, accompanied by hail and electricity, swept Anaheim late Would Tax Private Stocks of Liquor WASHINGTON, March 5. Laws compelling those possessing intoxicating liquors to report quantity and character to the internal revenue commissioner and levying taxes on such private stocks are sought in bills introduced in the house today by Representative Kvale, Minnesota, successor to Volstead, author of the dry law. "This resolution, if enacted, will drive the colored gentleman out of the wood pile in which he has reposed so smugly for four years," said Kvale. "The United States as a nation knows nothing about actual prohibition for it never has tried it. What we now have is the curse of the country." KEEN ST TRUSTEI HEARD Kuebler Says h Told Pair Had $400 Own Money Inv The preliminary hearC. Hardebeck and G. Churchill, trustees of Hat Store, which went BY FLOOD Downpour Accompanied By Electricity And Fall of Hail One of the heaviest rainstorms in years, accompanied by hail and electricity, swept Anaheim late yesterday, reaching almost the proportions of a cloudburst in the northern part of the city. The streets were quickly flooded, especially Center, Los Angeles and Lemon, and citizens caught downtown had a difficult time in getting home. Several cars were temporarily stalled by reason of the high water, and local garages were filled with disabled machines, some from wet wiring. There were a few from accidents on the wet pavement. There was little hail in the southern and western parts of the city, but it was piled thick in the north, and still lay there in drifts this morning, some of the citizens gathering up quantities of it for exhibition. Some varieties of garden plants suffered extensively, but local orange growers affirm that little or no damage was done to fruit. They say that had the hail come at a time when the oranges were in blossom it might have done considerable damage. The rainfall on East Sycamore-st., according to the Nebelung rain gauge, reached 1:35 inches, the fall growing less towards the south until by the time it reached the city powerhouse on So. Los Angeles-st. It was .64 1-2 inches. It only sprinkled in Orange, while at Yorba Linda there was no rain. Only .04 of an inch fell at Placentia. A heavy fall was reported between here and Fullerton, but at Fullerton it totaled over .41 while at La Habra but .12 of an inch fell. Obstructed by the debris in front of where the Boston Bakery formerly stood on East Center-st, the waters backed up for almost a block, and then made a getaway by washing a hole underneath the corner of the Kistler-bldg and into the space being excavated for the American Savings Bank. The fire department was called out to pump the water to the opposite side of the street to keep the Kistler-bldg from caving in. Firemen tried to pump the water across the street, but found it too muddy to do so. Then they took a hose and syphoned the water into the excavation stopping the further wash from underneath the Kracmer-bldg foundation. They NO HOPE FOR MELLON BILL IN SENATE WASHINGTON, March 5—Republican leaders of the senate hastened to inform President Coolidge today that there is no hope that the senate will kill the tax reduction bill passed by the house and go back to the original Mellon program. Some doubt was even expressed that the senate will be able to hold the coalition of Democrats and insurgents to the figures contained in the Longworth compromise. Some hope exists that the maximum surtax of 37 1-2 per cent written in the house bill may be cut down to 35, but it is for a formorn at best. There was a very frank talk about the tax situation at the White House today between President Coolidge, Senator James E. Watson, Indiana, and Senator Moses, of New Hampshire. The senators went to the executive offices to acquaint Mr. Coolidge with the situation in the senate right on the heels of yesterday's announcement from the White House that the president was "standing by the Mellon bill." Mr. Coolidge has been frankly advised by Republican leaders at the Capitol that the Longworth bill represents about the best compromise the Republicans can make with the Democrat-Insurgent coalition. They have advised the President too, that the bill has been approved. Republican leaders do not believe the country would "understand or accept" a veto of a house by Representative Kvale, Minnesota, successor to Volstead, author of the dry law. “This resolution, if enacted, will drive the colored gentleman out of the wood pile in which he has reposed so snugly for four years,” said Kvale. "The United States as a nation knows nothing about actual prohibition for it never has tried it. What we now have is the curse of the country.” Kuebler Says He Told Pair Had $10 Own Money Invoice The preliminary hearth C. Hardebeck and O Churchill, trustees of Hat Store, which went ruptey, and who are charged “obtaining money under pretenses” in connect stock sales, was in proga in Judge Brown’s court gave promise this afternoon extending into tomorrow. Representatives of the attorney’s office announce they would use but two witnesses, stating that all needed to clinch their fidelity to have them mediated to the Superior court. The chief witness for Bert Keubler who swapped against Hardebeck Churchill, and whose was still being heard tonight. Keubler says that he beck and Churchill test him that they had $10,000 in the Keen Hat Scheme that there was therefore for the stockholders since they would be mailed for dollar. He said that they relied on him that they had to much money invested in order to have a permit stock. This, he testified not have invested, and he they were telling him and he said that he believed statement, and invest which he lost. COOLIDGE FREE U. S. PRISON WASHINGTON, May President Coolidge this issued a proclamation on prison doors to all members army or navy convicted between the signatories November 11, 1921, official declaration July 2, 1921. WILL TAKE FIVE DAYS’ VACATION Board and room was videed today at the county a dozen Los Angeles co-tortists, who were added jail roster after a trip J. B. Cox’s court, who was sentenced to five driving at a rate of than 45 miles per hour. The list included R. by washing a hole underneath the corner of the Kistler-bldg and into the space being excavated for the American Savings Bank. The fire department was called out to pump the water to the opposite side of the street to keep the Kistler-bldg from caving in. Firemen tried to pump the water across the street, but found it too muddy to do so. Then they took a hose and syphoned the water into the excavation stopping the further wash from underneath the Kracmer-bldg foundation. They also used sacks of sand in their fight against the water. A pump was used this morning to pump teh water out of the excavation. Wilson & Bever, contractors, today expressed their appreciation to volunteers who helped fight the flood. They urged all such to call at their office and accept pay. A little water also went into the basement of the new packing house on East Center-st. Sacks of sand were used to protect the basement of the new Cassid-bldg on West Center-at. Varied experiences were related by city officials who had not gone home when the storm came, not the least ludicrous being that of Judge J. F. Ahlbern, George Reed, secretary of the C. of C., started to take the judge home in his new car but got into the middle of a miniature river on Broadway, it decided it would go no further, and so left them in the lurch, or rather in water. It cannot be said that they got as "mad as a wet hen" but they got as wet. It is rumored that they had to halt the chief of police to get them home. A quart of hall picked up in his yard was being exhibited today by Wm. Eule of No. Olive-st, city hall janitor. Manager W. H. Schureman of Anaheim Citrus Fruit Ass'n stated the rain was a godsend to growers and despite the heavy downpour groves, especially those recently plowed, ridged or with cover crop, were able to absorb most of it. At Tustin where the precipitation totalled 1.7 inches, the sheet was so heavy that it still covered Orange trees this morning soon melting, however, without data announcement from the White House that the president was "standing by the Mellon bill." Mr. Coofidge has been frankly advised by Republican leaders at the Capitol that the Longworth bill represents about the best compromise the Republicans can make with the Democrat-Insurgent coalition. They have advised the President too, that the bill has been approved. Republican leaders do not believe the country would "understand or accept" a veto of a measure that affords such widespread tax relief as is contained in the Longworth bill, notwithstanding the fact that business interests generally disapprove of the 37 1-2 per cent surtax. The senate finance committee probably will render a majority report favorable to the Mellon rates, as did the ways and means committee of the house. But as in the house, the certainty that these rates will be heaten on voting on the floor and on Longworth or Demochatic rates substituted. Santa Ana reported rainfall of 6 and Buena Park also had heavy rain and sleet. BUILDING PERMITS Mrs. Joanna Rains, frame garage at $17 No. Pine St., cost $250. San Diego Woman Arrested By Federal Narcotic Offense SAN DIEGO, March 5.—An extensive search of over three years on the part of government narcotic officials was culminated here last night with the arrest of Mr. Sadle Stock, owner of the Stock-apls, and Oscar Durel, 39, a chauffeur, on charge of violating the government narcotic act. Mrs. Stock, it was said, when arrested, had $2,000 on her person, and jewelry valued at $5,000. The arrest came as the result of a cleverly planned and trap set by the federal lawthe alleged narcotic sniffing agent. Jack Dennison, in chase. So, Cal. district of focotic agents, on learning shipment of narcotics here, posed as a drug made the acquaintance who took him to Mo apartment, where he leges he obtained a cocaine, paying Mrs. $4 in marked bills. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN 'ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Deal LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, March 5, 1924 AKES CHARGES AGAIN in Years Brings Smiles to Anaheim KEEN STORE TRUSTEES HEARD Kuebler Says he was Told Pair Had $10,000 Own Money Invested The preliminary hearing of O. C. Hardebeek and Glenn D. Churchill, trustees of the Keen Hat Store, which went into bank- Rainfall Declared Officially Over Now LOS ANGELES, March 5. After fooling the weather man late yesterday and returning for a few hours' engagement, flooding several sections of the county, the rainstorm which hit So. Calif. last week-end, was declared officially over again today with sunny skies being reported from nearly every section of the southland. The recent rains have greatly minimized the drought conditions in So. Calif. and another generous rain is expected before this month is over, in the opinion of Col. H. B. Hersey, in charge of the local weather bureau. Yesterday's electrical storm was unusual. Hersey said, particularly in the fact that lightning struck three Los Angeles railway power stations and several houses. The storm within an hour ran the gamut of flooded streets. BISHOP TELLS CONDITIONS IN EUROPE Gives Each One Who Came to Hear Him Two Million Marks Bishop John L. Nuelson of the Methodist Episcopal church was at the White Temple Tuesday night under the auspices of the Kuebler Says he was Told Pair Had $10,000 Own Money Invested The preliminary hearing of O. C. Hardebeck and Glenn D. Churchill, trustees of the Keen Hat Store, which went into bankruptcy, and who are charged with "obtaining money under false pretenses" in connection with stock sales, was in progress today in Judge Brown's court here and gave promise this afternoon of extending into tomorrow. Representatives of the district attorney's office announced that they would use but two or three witnesses, stating that would be all needed to clinch the case sufficiently to have the men remanded to the Superior court for trial. The chief witness for the state is Bert Keubler who swore to the complaint against Hardebeck and Churchill, and whose testimony was still being heard this afternoon. Keubler says that Hardebeck and Churchill testified to him that they had $10,000 invested in the Keen Hat Store, and that there was therefore no chance for the stockholders to lose, since they would be matched dollar for dollar. He said that they represented to him that they had to have this much money invested themselves in order to have a permit to sell stock. This, he testified, they did not have invested, and knew that they were telling him an untruth. He said that he believed their statement, and invested $500, which he lost. COOLIDGE FREES U. S. PRISONERS WASHINGTON, March 5—President Coolidge this afternoon issued a proclamation opening the prison doors to all members of the army or navy convicted of desertion between the signing of the armistice November 11, 1918, and the official declaration of peace July 2, 1921. WILL TAKE FIVE DAYS' VACATION Board and room was being provided today at the county jail for a dozen Los Angeles county motorists, who were added to the jail roster after a trip into Justice J. B. Cox's court, where each was sentenced to five days for driving at a rate of speed more than 45 miles per hour. The list included R. Mackley, DR. SWAN IS INJURED IN COLLISION Dr. J. H. Swan of Anaheim was severely injured last night at 8 o'clock about two miles west of Anaheim on Lincoln Ave., while on the way home when his car collided with a car driven by Charles Lyon of Fullerton. The accident is said to have occurred when the Lyon car came out from behind a truck, striking the Swan car head-on. Being the lighter of the two, it climbed completely upon top of the Swan car and stayed there. In the car with Lyon was Wilbur Bane, also of Fullerton. Both were injured, but less severely than Dr. Swan who was brot to the sanitarium where it was found his injuries consisted of a fractured rib, lacerations of the face, a badly fractured knee-cap and other less serious hurts. Bane and Lyon were taken to the Fullerton hospital where Bane was still reported this afternoon, but Lyon has gone home. Bane received an injured foot and Lyon was cut about the face and hands. The accident was reported to section of the southland. The recent rains have greatly minimized the drought conditions in So. Calif., and another generous rain is expected before this month is over, in the opinion of Col. H. B. Hersey, in charge of the local weather bureau. Yesterday's electrical storm was unusual, Hersey said, particularly in the fact that lightning struck three Los Angeles railway power stations and several houses. The storm within an hour ran the gamut of thunder and lightning, rain, hall and snow. The rain reached almost the proportions of a cloudburst in several sections, sending a wall of water down from the foothills into the Glendale-Eagle Rock and Glassel Park districts, forcing several residents from their homes, carrying away houses, stalling hundreds of motorists and halting other traffic. IN EUROPE Gives Each One Who Came to Hear Him Two Million Marks Bishop John L. Nuelson of the Methodist Episcopal church was at the White Temple Tuesday night under the auspices of the Church Federation. He represents the needs of destitute children of Europe, starving physically and nutrally. The most appalling situation in this respect is in Germany. Rev. F. W. Elger, a former student under the Bishop, was called upon to introduce him, which he did in a meet felicitous manner. About all the churches in the city were represented by their pastors and many of their members. The Bishop, because of his state-sman-like ability and his knowledge of so many languages had been sent to Europe by the M.E. church of America as a leader in the Church-welfare work over there. The Bishop began his address by saying "Every time I come to Sc. Cal., something unusual happens." He referred to the storm of rain and hail that had fallen in the afternoon. "Now," said he, "I intend to do something unusual. At the closed service, I will give to everyone present, because you were brave enough to come to the church this storm evening, a million German Marks." (Think of a poor Methodist preacher giving away wealth like that). And he did that very thing at the conclusion of his address to everyone who deserved it. Some folks got more than a million. It was the creation of this great volume of paper money that was undoing of Germany economically. Russia, in the matter of food, just now, is on the up grade but Germany is in a worse condition than at any time in the last five years since the war. The Bishop quoted Herbert Hoover, who said that unless help was soon afforded German millions would starve. Only a few countries in Europe can support their population. Germany has 60,000,000 to support but she can buy bread for only 20,000,000. She used to have a market for her manufactured products in her own colonies, but these are lost to her; she used to convert her own raw material and what she could buy into marketable articles and with these buys bread for her peo- Charles D. Can be late E. B. Cahaven, died this year o'clock, following of several weeks-been unable to co-ranch work activation was not constit-ly grave, and he heart failure com-to the many acquired in his six mo-here. Surviving are w WILL TAKE FIVE DAYS’ VACATION Board and room was being provided today at the county jail for a dozen Los Angeles county motorists, who were added to the jail roster after a trip into Justice J. B. Cox’s court, where each was sentenced to five days for driving at a rate of speed more than 45 miles per hour. The list included R. Mackley, M. D. Cherman, L. Nelson, J. T. McGee, H. Smikins, N. L. Patton, H. Alair, J. Best, J. F. McDonald, A. R. Fields, W. W. Timms and Nick Glaxiano. BOYS RUN AWAY Fullerton police last night interrupted the contemplated tour of Harman Freitag, 14, and Walter Ajaln, 13, Long Beach school boys, who had run away to see the country. The boys confessed their plans to police. They are being held for their parents who are expected to come after them some time today. PAPE BREAKS ICE Al Pape, night watchman for several Center-at merchants, has broken the ice in the city council-man race by announcing his candidacy for the long term of four years. He was also a candidate in the last election. REAPPOINTS MOFFATT SACRAMENTO, March 5. Governor Richardson has reappointed James K. Moffatt of San Francisco as regent of the University of California. “Mr. Moffitt has proved a valuable man and his reappointment is appropriate,” the governor said. H. S. BONDS LOSE With a light vote, Santa Ana yesterday approved by 54 more than needed two-thirds majority an issue of $150,000 bonds for grammar school and defeated by 62 votes $100,000 high school bonds. RAINFALL FIGURES Anaheim; Orange 24 Hrs for storm season last year And Lemon Ass'n. .73 1.43 4.90 6.72 Nebelung 1.35 2.20 City Power House .64½ 1.31 4.10½ 7.05 Bradford., Placentia .04 1.02 4.30 9.72 La Habra Citrus Ass'n .12 'Placentia Orange Growers' Ass'n., Fullerton .41 1.19 3.88 Yorba Linda: No Rain .90 4.36 6.20 Anaheim Union Water Co..87 1.72 Mr. Bradford reported the rainfall year; before last at this season at 20.24 inches, and the year before that at 6.17 inches. Overturn Stable SHANGHAI, May turning of a lance caused the fire which destroyed the impound Choutsun in Shanxi killing 300 person titles said today. Ten thousand acre brothers death haunt on the head families and friends. Children like Noth likes children... WIRE IN 'ANAHEIM ealer E COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1922 823 $2,269,277 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 Fair, moderately warm tonight and Thursday. 27TH YEAR—NO. 159 AGAINST COOLIDGE Anaheim Citrus Fruit Growers NOTED BARITONE WHO SINGS HERE MARCH 13 HEFLIN SAYS HE IS 'THE PRINCIPAL' Demands Committee Call Upon Editor For Explanation WASHINGTON, March 6.—The charge that the person referred to as "the principal" in code telegrams to E. R. McLean from his The third number on the Inter-club Ass'n's series will be presented Thursday night, March 13, by Reinald Warrenrath, baritone, in the high school auditorium. This will be his only appearance in Orange-co. Warrenwrath comens from an unbroken line of musicians and inherits talent with undiminished ability. His art is wholesome and his repertoire ranges from songs of utter simplicity to the most difficult classics. SECOND CAMP PLAN ADDED BROTHER IS DEAD Charles D. Camp, brother of the late E. B. Camp, of Camp-haven, died this morning at 11 o'clock, following indisposition of several weeks. Altho he had been unable to carry on the ranch work actively, his condition was not considered especially grave, and his death from heart failure comes as a shock to the many acquaintances formed in his six months' residence here. Surviving are widow, Anna D., Carrying the assurance of supervisors that Orange-co. is ready to bear its share of expense involved to increase water conservation for the three counties bordering the Santa Ana river and its tributaries, a committee of conservationists was today preparing to seek support from Riverside and San Bernardino-cos. The committee found, when it interviewed supervisors late yesterday, that this county is already financing its share of a gradually increasing conservation program, and has already informed THINGIFAL Demands Committee Call Upon Editor For Explanation WASHINGTON, March 5.—The charge that the person referred to as "the principal" in code telegrams to E. B. McLean from his employees on the Washington Post was President Coolidge, was made on the floor of the senate this afternoon by Senator Tom Heflin, Democrat of Alabama. According to one of the telegrams reaching the oil investigating committee, McLean was advised that "the principal" assured him there would be "no rocking the boat and no resignations." The telegram added that "the principal" had advised the sender, Ira Bennett, of the Post, that "he expects reaction from unwarranted political attacks." Heflin demanded that the committee summon Bennett to tell if he referred to the president in his telegram to McLean. Senator Heflin said added significance was given the telegram because of published statements that President Coolidge, thru a spokesman, had indicated he would not let Secretary of the Navy Denby resign. "I would like to have the senate committee ask Mr. Bennett to explain in detail who it was he saw," Heflin continued. "I want him to explain exactly what he meant by saying 'the principal' had been seen. I would like to have the committee see him tomorrow and ask particularly about this telegram. Bennett, reached later absolutely refused to make any statement pertaining to. Heflin's charges. He would neither deny nor affirm that "the principal" was President Coolidge. WASHINGTON, March 5.—Frequent reference to officials of the government was found in a new batch of telegrams to E. B. McLean and ex-secretary of the interior Albert B. Fall that were examined in secret session today by the senate public lands committee. Members of the committee hesitated to discuss the messages, many of which were in code, but indicated that sensations may develop when the telegrams are made public tomorrow. The investigators were particularly interested in additional references to "the principal." In various wires to McLean, Ira Bennett, editorial writer of the Washington Post, told the publisher, "the principal had assured him that there Overturning of Lantern in Stable Causes Costly Blaze SHANGHAI, March 5. Overturning of a lantern in a stable caused the fire which last Friday destroyed the important town of Choutsun in Shantung province, killing 300 persons, the authors titles said today. Ten thousand are homeless. The fire spread rapidly and many persons sleeping were trapped in their beds. More than 400 were reported seriously injured and dying from burns. Secrets were hurt in the wild panic which occurred in the narrow streets of the town during the fire. Dozens were crushed to death. Many suffered greatly from lack of medical attention. The glare of the flames attracted bandits to the scene. They robbed the bodies of the dead and the burning and deserted houses. WASHINGTON, March 5—More code telegrams were unearthed today by the senate oil investigators in their search for the hidden influences and secrets that surround the great oil scandal. These messages were found in the files of the Postal Telegram Co. and were produced under test of company officials. After considering them closed doors, the committee them over to W.F.H. army code expert, to do. In the Palm Beach, which were delivered for velopes, the committee ascertain whether Borer (Continued on Page Two) Swallow everybody pay the undertake Dr. Neth.