oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-05

BIG RETURN FROM LONG BEACH OIL By E. J. Munger When the City of Long Beach made a contract with A. T. Jergins for the development of its oil properties on Signal Hill it appears that the business manager of the city made no mistake. Jergins took the property two years and a half ago with all its wildcat outlook and developed a 10,000 barrel production and netted the city of Long Beach more than a million. Jergina success is now in the development of deep production and this past week he completed a 2300-barrel well at depth of 4880. Two other wells are nearing completion, one at 5050 and the other at the 5300 mark. These wells will be completed in the deep sand and will make big producers. The Petroleum Midway completed a nice producer in the deep sand on the Griswold-Star property. Going to a depth of 5000 feet the Petroleum Midway got a 1200 barrel well producing 29 gravity oil. An idea of the life the Griswold-Star well is manifesting may be gained by the fact that the casing head is showing a pressure of 670 pounds. This makes it appear that the gas pressure in the deep zone of the Long Beach field is still good and will continue to be good for some time. The feature of development this week at Long Beach is the increased interest in the southeast side of the Hill. W. R. Ramsey an Oklahoma operator and the Shell Co. of Cal. located a total of six new wells in the district. Ramsey leased the Morrison and MacNaughton properties, the Shell Co. locating four new wells on the Alamitos lease. Recent producers at 5000 and 5160 feet have proven big and the future of what was once considered a shady section of the field is bright. The San Martinez Oil Co. is particularly fortunate in that it has considerable property in this section of the field and the little company will be in a position to develop a splendid production. The California Drilling Co. completed for the Bonded Oil Syndicate 500 barrel well in the northwestern section of the field that is of Anaheim Pharmacy Will Quit Business Anaheim Pharmacy, 144 W. Center-st, will quit business, it was announced today by F. C. Eisenhauer. A quick disposal sale will be launched Friday. Everything, including all stock and fixtures, will be offered for sale. The store will be closed Thursday to make final preparations for the sale. The sale will not last long and will be decisive in character. There has been a drug store at 144 W. Center-st for many years but Mr. Eisenhauer's lease expires shortly and altho he has an option to renew it he does not fancy the much higher rent demanded. He will continue his drug store in his own building at Clementine and Center-st. H. S. JOURNALISTS PLAN MAGAZINE Journalism students at Anaheim high school are working hard on "The Green Lemon" supplement to the Andraneo, which will be printed the latter part of April. This edition, in magazine form, will be a new adventure in school publications and the success of this one, will mean a yearly or semi-annual number. This will in no way detract from the interest in the annual as it will contain the latest in school jokes, items of interest and several comics. A special article will be "Lemona is Lemona" from the pen of Miss Hazel Manter. Bert F. Steelhead, instructor, states that other schools have printed a similar book successfully and Anaheim should be able to do the same. No other school in the county has turned out a book of this kind. There will be several instructive articles and no doubt "The Green Lemon" will be a good seller. HOME-MADE BOMB CAUSES DAMAGE BERKELEY, March 5—Two U. of C. students experimenting with a home-made bomb last night caused an explosion that was heard for several blocks and sent a heavy fragment of cast iron hurling into the home of Mrs. W. L. Brown, 3041 Hillegass-ave. Mrs. Brown narrowly escaped serious injury. The students, Harold C. Carpenter, 20, and Robert F. Legge, 19, son of Dr. Robert T. Legge, free bar from the shacking the parachute to the abe being helpless in Freddy Lund, another saw her predicament. SARGUM SPROUTHE The most pleasing to the spring training season is the report that Geoff is the same Sisler of old was the most reliable in the game. There is no liked player in the game George is always cheerful a gentleman and yet he defeated. His presence has alreded wonders with the They are putting snap work, a quality which they lacked last season. Will in the game the Browns to be reckoned with ning months. Jimmy McDowell had setback when he sprang back in batting practice day. Jimmy had to spade days in bed but has very rapidly and is able to be out busting the far and wide again. He has let it be known that looks mighty good and wonderful chance of being tiger from the jun. Bill has a lot of who are acting like bad Essick could not around Tiger clan last season this bunch of youngsters their stuff, the young prove to be a nasty coast Leaguers to run u. After winning 13 Fairbanks of the Shadow dropped last Sunday's the Sawtelle team. Fairowed three runs in the ning after which he set and was the tightwad hits that he usually is. Guy Cooper, the ladder skids under the lion on the Sawtelle ground pitching against Fairbanks was in a great measurable for the Oilers' do. Babe Ruth is overc flu rapidly and will take his turn at bat has no setbacks. Bab ous to be out with his timing into condition. R earnest ball player the Last year he gave the that he had to give and suits were gratifying boy. GRAIN MARKET SAGS CHICAGO, March 5.—Persistent rumors from Washington that the McNary-Haugen bill may pay proved a disturbing influence on the grain market today. Prices sagged after the first few hours of trading and news of the tariff recommendation came too late to end the slump. Wheat closed from 1½ to 1¾ lower. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, March 5.—Lemons: Special brands $3.25 @ $3.50; choice $2.25 @ $2.50; market pack $2.00 @ $2.25; loose $1.50 box. Oranges: Northerns and southernns, special brands best sizes $4 @ $4.25; 200s and smaller $3 @ $3.50; market pack $2.75 @ $3.25; small sizes low as $2.00; culls 75c @ $1.25 per pickling box. Grapefruit: Imperial Valley special brands $4.50 @ $4.75; pcover $3.50 @ $4.25. Locals, special brands $3.25 @ $3.50. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco, $30,700,000. Seattle, $7,040,178. Portland, $6,004,000. Oakland, $2,860,600. Long Beach, $1,645,765. San Diego, $796,429. Los Angeles, $26,907,926. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, March 5.—Butter 50. Eggs: Extras 27; case count 23½: pullets 22½. Poultry: Hens 26; broilers 29; fryers 38. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, March 5.—Potatoes: Idaho russets $2.40 @ $2.65; poorer $2.25. Oregon and Nevada: Burbanks, best $2.75 @ $3.00; poorer $2.25 @ $2.50. New stock San Diego, Oceanide 10 oz 11c pound. HOME-MADE BOMB CAUSES DAMAGE BERKELEY, March 5—Two U. of C. students experimenting with a home-made bomb last night caused an explosion that was heard for several blocks and sent a heavy fragment of cast iron hurrying into the home of Mrs. W. L. Brown, 3041 Hillegass-ave. Mrs. Brown narrowly escaped serious injury. The students, Harold C. Carpenter, 20, and Robert F. Legge, 19, son of Dr. Robert T. Legge, head of the U. of C. infirmary, were released after a severe reprimand. They declared they made the bomb and exploded it to test its power. SON RETURNS LAND DEEDED BY FATHER With his decision in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Antone Lenz against his son, Joe Lenz, Superior Judge Z. B. West today ordered the return of Costa Mesa property by the son to the elder Lenz, who had deeded it to the son upon conditions that, the court found, had not been carried out. The court's decision was accompanied by a burning criticism of the younger Lenz and his wife. CAPTURE BANDITS AFTER GUN FIGHT DENVER, March 5—Two bandits were captured late this afternoon by police after a sensational gun battle in the downtown district. The men, giving the names of Edgar Vose and Lawrence Nelson, had been trailed by a police car for more than two hours. REGISTER! Remember, voters, if you have registered and didn't state affiliation with Republican, Democratic or Prohibition parties, you'll have to re-register at the county clerk's office before April 5 if you want to vote at the presidential primary. If you want to vote at the city election, you must register before March 15. Babe Ruth is overdue flu rapidly and will take his turn at bat has no setbacks. Babes ous to be out with his ting into condition. Rearnest ball player R Last year he gave the that he had to give and suits were gratifying boy. Mike McTigue and Stribling have signed a meet in a no-decision Newark, N. J., March Stribling received a back when he allowed lad to gain a decision on few nights ago, but thought that Stribling was best. From all accounts over the Irish champion Georgia, and while he to gain a knock out crown, he stands a chance to do so. Firpo thinks that Fr would be about the best start with on his next of the U.S. Fred has whether he is going himself knocked out by South American or not had the guts he could Bull much to think about ton has the physical aba champion but lacks the instinct. Paul Berlinbach has come to the front as the weigh contender. Pa York lad, has a record secutive knock outs once a wrestler having middleweight champion Antwerp in 1920. He the distinction of having deaf mute from the age till he was 18. An shock restored hear speech. Several of the San Valley leaguers have the law ball and have applied instatement. Los Angles ESCUED FROM DEATH IN MIDAIR CASH, INSURANCE FOR BONUS BILL By A. O. HAYWARD I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, March 5 Small cash payments and paid-up insurance policies will form the basis of the new soldiers bonus bill; soon to be passed by the house, according to all indications today. With the approval of the American Legion, the house ways and means committee plans to draft a bonus bill providing in cash payments only to those veterans who are entitled to no more than $50 on the basis of $1 per day for home service and $1.25 a day for service over soils. It is estimated that this will cost the treasury only $30,000,000. The great majority of the veterans, however, will get insurance policies, the amounts to be based on their length of service. The policies will have a cash loan value. Representatives of the American Legion in conference with the frumers o f the bill, have agreed to drop the land gift, farm loan aid and vocational aid features of the bonus legislation vetoed by President Harding in 1922 and to concentrate on the new two fold plan. Representative Garner of Texas, leading democratic member of the ways and means committee, indicated today that the Democrats were ready to swing to the two way bonus plan. Representative Fish, Republican of New York, leader of the "veterans' bloc" in the house, also approves it. Garner explained the attitude of the minority when he announced his willingness to support a bonus bill, which he has opposed for two years. "The quicker this matter is disposed of, the better it will be fore the country," Garner said. "If we can settle it for $1,250,000-000 just as full of romance and thrills is the new book by Ralph D. Paine 'Roads of Adventure.'" Fresh Volumes at Fullerton Library Non-Fiction "Stranger Than Fiction" and just as full of romance and thrills is the new book by Ralph D. Paine 'Roads of Adventure.' The newest camera s As the Poincare of the collapse of F power of Georges C France. The "Tiger to take the reins o was through with po SARGUM SPROUTINGS The most pleasing feature of the spring training season so far is the report that George Sisler is the same Sisler of old when he was the most reliable player in the game. There is not a better liked player in the game today. George is always cheerful, always a gentleman and yet he is never defeated. Hills presence has already worked wonders with the Browns. They are putting snap into their work, a quality which the Browns lacked last season. With George in the game the Browns will have to reckon with in the coming months. Jimmy McDowell had a slight setback when he sprained his back in batting practice the other day. Jimmy had to spend a few days in bed but has rounded to very rapidly and is about ready to be out busting the horsehide far and wide again. Bill Essick has let it be known that Jimmy looks mighty good and stands a wonderful chance of being a regular Tiger from the jump off. Bill has a lot of youngsters who are acting like ball players. Essick could not arouse his old Tiger clan last season but with this bunch of youngsters doing their stuff, the young Tiger may prove to be a nasty cat for the Coast Leaguers to run up against. After winning 13 straight, Fairbanks of the Shell Oilers dropped last Sunday's game to the Sawtelle team. Fairbanks allowed three runs in the first inning after which he settled down and was the tightwad with base hits that he usually is. Guy Cooper, the lad that put the skids under the locals over on the Sawtelle grounds, did the pitching against Fairbanks and was in a great measure responsible for the Oilers' down fall. Babe Ruth is overcoming the flu rapidly and will be able to take his turn at bat soon if he has no setbacks. Babe is anxious to be out with his team getting into condition. Ruth is an earnest ball player these days. Last year he gave the Yankas all that he had to give and the results were gratifying to the big boy. Fresh Volumes at Fullerton Library Non-Fiction "Stranger Than Fiction" and just as full of romance and thrills is the new book by Ralph D. Paine, "Roads of Adventure." Beginning with his adventures at Yale as a member of the boat crew, the author records one thrilling incident after another in his career as reporter and newspaper correspondent all over the world—in Cuba during the Spanish-American war; in China at the time of the Boxer uprising; on our western frontier, and with the American fleet during the great war. An interesting new travel book is Mary Roberts Rinehart's "The Out Trail." This is a new account of rough trails through mountains and deserts in many parts of this continent, told with Mrs. Rinehart's keen dramatic sense and irrespectible humor. The above are only two of an unusually interesting collection of new books ready for circulation: Barrie—Courage. A fine essay. Whistleful, humorous and packed with a fine philosophy. Boraa—Teaching to Think. Written for teachers who desire to cultivate the habit of thought in students. Bridge—Snappy Stunts for Social Gatherings. Carpenter—Java and the East Indies. Familiar talks about countries and peoples. Conklin—Shoes of the Wind. New and delightful verse by the author of "Poems by a Little Girl." Ellis—The Dance of Life. The author, an English psychologist, maintains that life is an art, and in some respects is, or should be, a harmonious dance. Contents: The art of dancing, the art of thinking, the art of writing, the art of religion, and the art of morals. Leacock—College Days. A collection of humorous essays and verses. McCabe—Ice Ages. The story of the earth's revolutions. Shows how the ice ages have played an important part in evolution's progress. Nobody—The Notion-Counter. "A farrago of foibles being notes about nothing by Nobody." Peterson—Cicero, a biography. Revell—Right off the Chest. A book to inspire courage in the most downhearted. Sherman—Americans. Clever and critical studies of Mencken, Franklin, Emerson, Hawthorne, Whitman, Joaquin Miller, Carl LAGUARDIA WOULD FREE HALERA The quicker this matter is disposed of, the better it will be for the country," Garner said. "If we can settle it for $1,250,000 it is better to do so right now and relieve the great uncertainty that lies behind the threat of a great bonus payment. "The business of the country will be facing uncertainty until the bonus issue is disposed of and I am prepared to vote for a bonus bill, altho I have voted against bonus legislation three times." Chairman Greene of the ways and means committee said today that it might not be possible for the committee to bring out the bonus bill by Saturday because of the division over the two plans involved in the general bill. If the two way plan should come from the committee, as now seems probable, it would be non-partisan. Charges were inserted today in the committee record to the effect that President Coolidge has reversed his position on the bonus. They were in the form of a letter to the president from the Massachusetts department of veterans of foreign wars. It was pointed out in the letter that the president had approved the state bonus bill in Massachusetts while he was governor, but had now turned around and declared his opposition to further compensation for the veterans. FARM BUREAU HAS NEW QUARTERS The farm bureau is located in spacious new quarters on the ground floor of the new Hall of Records, room 110. Private offices have been provided for the farm advisor, assistant farm advisor, and secretary. A special directors' room has been provided. An agricultural branch to the County Free Library will be established in this office through the courtesy of the county librarian. SMEDLEY REOPENS WAR UPON BOOZE PHILADELPHIA, March 5—With the zero hour in his campaign against illicit booze nearing General Smedley Butler today opened new offenses on the wet sector by placing detectives armed with search and seizure warrants at every important hotel in the city. The marine safety director has given orders to raid the rooms of guests suspected of violating liquor laws. LAGUARDIA WOULD FREE HALERA Babe Ruth is overcoming the flu rapidly and will be able to take his turn at bat soon if he has no setbacks. Babe is anxious to be out with his team getting into condition. Ruth is an earnest ball player these days. Last year he gave the Yanks all that he had to give and the results were gratifying to the big boy. Mike McTigue and Young Stribling have signed articles to meet in a no-decision match at Newark, N. J., March 31. Stribling received a slight setback when he allowed another lad to gain a decision over him a few nights ago, but it is not thought that Stribling was at his best. From all accounts he won over the Irish champ down in Georgia, and while he will have to gain a knock out to lift the crown, he stands a very good chance to do so. Firpo thinks that Fred Fulton would be about the best setup to start with on his next invasion of the U.S. Fred has not said whether he is going to allow himself knocked out by the big South American or not. If Fred had the guts he could give the Bull much to think about. Fulton has the physical ability to be a champion but lacks the fighting instinct. Paul Berlinbach has recently come to the front as the middleweight contender. Paul, a New York lad, has a record of 22 consecutive knock outs. He was once a wrestler, having won the middleweight championship at Antwerp in 1920. He also has the distinction of having been a deaf mute from the age of three till he was 18. An electrical shock restored hearing and speech. Several of the San Joaquin Valley leaguers have tired of outlaw ball and have applied for reinstatement. Los Angeles has McCabe—Ice Ages. The story of the earth's revolutions. Shows how the ice ages have played an important part in evolution's progress. Nobody—The Notion Counter. "A farrago of tobiles being notes about nothing by Nobody." Peterson—Cleo, a Biography. Reyell—Rikht off the Chest. A book to inspire courage in the most downhearted. Sherman—Americans. Clever and critical studies of Mencken, Franklin, Emerson, Hawthrone, Whitman, Joaquin Miller, Carl Sandburg, Roosevelt and others. Taylor—Botany, the Science of Plant Life. Verill—Rivers and Hheir Mystries. Waldron—We Explore the Great Lakes. A delightful chronicle of adventure on middle western seas and seacoasts. Fletton Broun—the Sun Field. Burham—the Queen of Farrandale. Curwood—the Golden Snare. Dawson—the Coast of Folly. Gregory—the Joyous Troublemaker. Grey—the Spirit of the Leader. Hudson—Nowhere Else in the World. Luther—the Boosters. Marie—Queen of Rohmiahia; the Voice of the Mountain. O'Brien—the Terms of Conquest. Terhune—the Eyes of the Village. Tracy—the Poolean Affair. New Juvenile Books Baker—the Black Cats and the Tinker's Wife. Dixon—Injun Bables. Falls—a, B, C Book. Fillmore—Wizard of the North. Evleman—the Ross Evleman. two such players working out with them in Ray Keating and Carl Crandall. Both of these players jumped the Angels three seasons ago. Krug can use Keating to good advantage as he still has some good pitching left in him. Crandall is not of a temperament nor is he quite fast enough for the Coast League. Each has been told that a $200 fine will wipe out their out-law record. PHILADELPHIA, March 5—With the zero hour in his campaign against Illicit boozeearing, General Smedley Butler today opened new offenses on the wet sector by placing detectives armed with search and seizure warrants at every important hotel in the city. The marine safety director has given orders to raid the rooms of guests suspected of violating liquor laws. LAGUARDIA WOULD FREE DE VALERA WASHINGTON, March 5—Representative Laguardia of New York, introduced a resolution in the house this afternoon which would seek to have the house bodge a formal protest against the "unlawful imprisonment" of Eamonn De Valera, Irish leader. SOLD MORE THAN LAW ALLOWS J. McGarity, proprietor of a wayside "barbecue stand" on the Huntington Beach boulevard, was on trial today before a jury in Superior Judge Z. B. West's court, charged with selling liquor. GHEER FUNERAL TOMORROW Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Greer, Fullerton, asthma sufferer found dead in bed yesterday morning, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow from McAulay funeral parlors, a Christian Science reader being in charge. Interment is to be in Anaheim cemetery. "Sickness is waste; health investments bring immediate, tangible returns."—Dr. Oscar Dowling. Fairy Book. Hawes—The Dark Frigate. Heylinger—The Spirit of the leader. Jaeger—Denizens of the Desert MacDonald—Billy Barnicont. Polo—the Story of Marco Polo. Untermeyer—This Singing World—a collection of modern poetry for young folks. White—How to Make Baskets. White—Daniel Boone: Wilderness Scout. Wickes—Happy Holidays. CRY FOR CLEMENCEAU GOES UP AS CRISIS CLUTCHES AT FRENCH THROAT The newest camera study of the "Tiger of France," Georges Clemenceau. As the Poincare government is fighting for existence as a result of the collapse of French currency, a persistent cry for the return to power of Georges Clemenceau, "Tiger of France," is being heard in France. The "Tiger," who has twice been premier, is reported ready to take the reins of government again, despite his avowals that he was through with politics. EYES OPENED TO RED PROPAGANDA Anaheim post No. 72, American Legion and their guests, numbering a great many of Anaheim's prominent citizens, were treated last night to one of the best talks on "Americanism vs. Bolshevism" that has ever been given here, by Sgt. Wm. F. Webber, with the Canadian and American Expeditionary forces during the late war. During the past four years Sgt. Webber has lectured in all the larger cities of America and in many of the smaller ones, combating the I. W. W.'s and Bolshevists. Members of Anaheim post express themselves as being greatly honored in having the opportunity of hearing him speak. The three comrades who started out with Sgt. Webber at the close of the world's war to open the eyes of the American people to the Bolshevist propaganda "Gone West" at the hands of these same radical Reds. Sgt. Webber spoke pointedly of the constitution which was framed when there were but 13 small colonies and by which the United States have grown to be the greatest country in the world, urging us to stand by our fathers and our country. Robert Calvin Fields was also present again last night and but for the lateness of the hour would have entertained the audience as before with some selections on the piano. Prior to the world's war, Mr. Fields was pipe organist at the American Theatre, San Francisco. During his service overseas he was with the hospital at Nancy, which was blown up by the Germans. Fields receiving 26 shrapnel wounds for his remembrance. Since coming to Anaheim he has decided to make this his permanent home and has opened a music studio at 511 North Philadelphia-st., where he will give instructions on the pipe organ and piano. Last night was also "Dad's Night" at the legion meeting. CLAIMS DEBT THRU OIL PROMOTION The newest camera study of the "Tiger of France," Georges Clemenceau. As the Poincaré government is fighting for existence as a result of the collapse of French currency, a persistent cry for the return to power of Georges Clemenceau, "Tiger of France," is being heard in France. The "Tiger," who has twice been premier, is reported ready to take the reins of government again, despite his avowals that he was through with politics. AGREES P. E. LINE BLOW TO HARBOR D. W. Pontius, vice-president of the Pacific Electric, agreed yesterday with a committee headed by Mayor Richard Drew of Huntington Beach, that the proposed direct interurban line from Long Beach to Garden Grove, where it would connect, with the P. E. line to Santa Ana, would be a direct blow at development of Orange-co. harbor. Pontius said the company would not consider the project inside a year and when it did would take into consideration protests of those interested in Orange-co. harbor. For a short line, it would be very expensive, he said, costing more than $1,000,000. He refused to comment on the proposal that S. P. lines in Orange-co. be electrified. Such a plan would give Anahiem an electrical connection with Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Westminster and Los Alcatros. DOLLEY PROBED LOS ANGELES, March 5.—The investigations of Harold H. Dolley, federal dry agent, by A. Offdal, chief of the intelligence division of the internal revenue service, were actively under way today. Offdal, who admitted that he was here for the sole purpose of investigating recent charges against Dolley and other prohition officers, is chief intelligence officer for the government in 11 western states. He has been making these investigations in Los Angeles for two days. His main point of investigation is into the charges of "wire tapping" made against Dolley and his aides. NAB WANTED MAN Accused of stealing an $890 automobile from Elmer Heidt, manager of the Santa Ana branch of the Auto Club of S. C., Roy Van de Walker and a companion named Pease were under arrest today at El Paso, Texas, according to word brought from that city by Inspector Sid Smith of the Santa Ana police department. The alleged theft took place February 12. Van de Walker’s home is at 531 W. Nineteenth-st. FARM EXPERT TO VISIT ORANGE-CO. The biggest problem before the Orange-co farmer today, that of returns for his crops, will be analyzed by L. W. Fluharty, specialist in farm business from the U. of C. Through the efforts of the Farm Advisor’s office this specialist has been secured for a short time to present some of the factors that are influencing the present critical farm price conditions prevalent over the United States. Mr. Fluharty comes recently from the Bureau of Farm Management with the U. S. Dept. of Agr., and has made an exhaustive study of farm business its relation to supply and demand. Mr. Fluharty’s talks will be copiously illustrated with charts and figures giving a graphic presentation of farm business analysis. Several farm centers have made special requests for a discussion of the subject and their meetings have been included in a schedule outlined by the Farm Advisor’s office. As the information presented at these meetings will be of particular interest to all farmers, a special invitation is given to the public to attend. The following schedule of meetings has been arranged: Monday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., Buena Park Farm Center at Buena Park school house. Tuesday, March 11, 7:30 p.m., Anahiem Farm Center, Anahiem high school. Wednesday, March 12, 10 a.m., Fullerton-Yorba Linda Farm Centers or Agricultural Laboratory, Fullerton high school. Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., La Habra Farm Center at La Habra grammar school. GIRL DIES FROM FALL CHICAGO, March 3.—Ruth Hillman, 25, daughter of Edward Hillman, department store owner; clad only in her night dress fell to her death from the Hillman’s suite at the Belmont Hotel early today. The girl had been in ill health. The verdict of the coroner’s jury was that Miss Hillman’s death was accidental. CLAIMS DEBT THRU OIL PROMOTION That, instead of “cleaning up” financially from his promotion of the Square Deal Oil syndicate, he was left heavily in debt, and that he did not know the contents or nature of bulletins and other literature sent through the mails to prospective investors, was the testimony of Chris Nelson at his trial in federal court, Los Angeles, according to reports received here today. Nelson is charged with using the mails to defraud. Webster W. Bush, said to have been employed to drill a well on the syndicate’s land at Winterburg, is facing trivial with Nelson. J. S. Genderon, partner of Nelson in the syndicate, and George K. Nickerson, employed as a lecturer, have both pleaded guilty. George L. Armstrong, bank examiner, testified that Nelson’s profit from the syndicate operations was $15,000 and that approximately $370,000 was obtained from the sale of lots. SEEK HI-JACKERS CAUSES DAMAGE VICTORIA, B. C., March 5.—One alleged rum runner is in a hospital here today fighting for his life from four bullet wounds, and three other men are held in jail for investigation following one of the most daring cases of hijacking ever perpetrated yesterday off South Pender Island. Fred Davison of Vancouver, the wounded man along with A. Ogstad, who is in jail, were attacked on their rum-laden boat, Hadsel by hi-jackers, who in a running fight captured the boat and made off with the cargo. Edward S. and A. M. Martin of Seattle were attacked earlier by the hi-jackers on their boat Kayak. The rum pirates finding no liquor aboard the Kayak, robbed the two men of $500. Coast guards and police are searching for the Hadsel and the four hi-jackers. RUSSIA SEEKING CREDIT IN ENGLAND LONDON, March 5.—Russia is seeking credits in Great Britain totalling 150,000,000 pounds sterling, normally $229,-750,000, according to a Daily Excerpt from Moscow today. NAB WANTED MAN Accused of stealing an $800 automobile from Elmer Heidt, manager of the Santa Ana branch of the Auto Club of S. C., Roy Van de Walker and a companion named Pease were under arrest today at El Paso, Texas, according to word brought from that city by Inspector Sld Smith of the Santa Ana police department. The alleged theft took place February 12. Van de Walker's home is at 531 W. Nineteenth-st. this city. GIRL DIES FROM FALL CHICAGO, March 3. — Ruth Hillman, 25, daughter of Edward Hillman, department store owner; clad only in her night dress fell to her death from the Hillman suite at the Belmont Hotel early today. The girl had been in ill health. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that Miss Hillman's death was accidental. READ THE CLASSIFIED PAGE ENGLAND'S NEW HEAVYWEIGHT STAR MAY BE AMERICAN TRAINER'S PRODUCT Tex O'Rourke, right, demonstrating with his own fists and crayon drawings the fine points of hitting to Isaac Ingleton, heavyweight protege. "Tex" O'Rourke, famous American trainer, may give England what it has been seeking for years—a first-class heavyweight. O'Rourke is conducting a search in the British Isles for one and has conducted some tournaments to get a line on prospects. Isaac Ingleton seems the best bet to date. He's a Liverpool policeman with a desire unusual in British fighters—to sten up and sock a body. RUSSIA SEEKING CREDIT IN ENGLAND LONDON, March 5. — Soviet Russia is seeking credits in Great Britain totalling 150,000,000 pounds sterling, normally $229,750,000, according to a Daily Express dispatch from Moscow today quoting Chairman Rakovsky, the new Russian ambassador to England. The credits, if obtained, would consist both of cash and goods. The loan would run for three years. The dispatch added that George Tehitcherin, commissar for foreign affairs in the Moscow government, has requested England to appoint a trained diplomat as ambassador to Russia instead of Captain James O'Grady, who lacks diplomatic experience. BULGARS ARREST 200 SOFIA, March 5. — Two hundred members of the Macedonian "liberty societies" have been arrested by Bulgarian military police, upon the demand of the Jugo-Slav government, it was learned today. The Jugo-Slav government sent an ultimatum to Sofia demanding the arrests. Bulgarian officials fear that Jugo-Slavia is planning invasion, using the activity of the Macedonians as a pretext. Bands of Macedonian irregulars have made raids along the Jugo-Slav border causing high tension between the two countries. JUDGMENT FOR CLAIM A. E. Carter was today in session of a court judgment $2,545, representing the amount of his claim for against the Golden Dome pany at Huntington Parkers claim represents legged to be due him other workmen.