oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-19

EER HELD TO SUPERIOR COURT LOS ANGELES, March 19. Surge Greer, chanteur for Mael Normand, charged with having shot and wounded Courtland S. Dines, wealthy Denver clubman, was held to answer to the superior court today by Justice Walter Hanby, after Greer's preliminary hearing was completed. The chief witness at today's hearing was Dines who admitted on the witness stand that his mind was too befuddled by drinking at the time of the shooting to remember what happened when he was shot. He declared his celebration on New Year's eve and his drinking in his apartment New Year's day with his two "playmates." Edna Purviance and Mabel Normand, had made his mind a blank concerning what occurred when he was shot. He testified he did not know who shot him. Fully recovered from his wounds, despite the fact that two bullets are still imbedded in his body, Dines walked briskly into court with his attorney. When first called to the stand he identified his blood-stained undershirt pierced by two bullet holes. Under questioning, Dines stated he was in his apartment most of New Year's day with Miss Purviance and that Miss Normand came over in the afternoon. He also said that Greer arrived about 6:30 in the evening and that at the time of the shooting Miss Purviance was either in the bedroom or the bathroom. A verbal tilt followed between attorneys when the prosecution asked Dines if he shot himself or was shot by Miss Normand. Finally Justice Hanby took charge of the questioning and demanded of Dines why he could not remember what happened at the time of the shooting. It was then Dines explained he had been drinking the night before and all thru the day. "Then you were intoxicated?" the judge asked. "Yes, sir," Dines admitted. The only two articles of cloth mentioned in this page were: **STOCKS CLOSE STEADY** NEW YORK, March 19.—A sensational rise in Norfolk and Western featured a steady closing of the stock market today. Other rails were influenced by this jump and were from Delaware on one point to 65%. American can rose 4 points to 117%, while corn Products and Bahwin rose 1 point each. General Elec., however fell 2 points to 1266% and Studebaker 2% to 45%. Houston oil rose 1% to 69% but the other oils only showed fractional changes. Steels failed to co much, steel common yielding % to 100%. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds steady. Stock sales today 1,018,000 shares; bonds $13,708,000. **GRAIN MARKET CLOSES OFF** CHICAGO, March 19.—The grain market closed with prices off. There were no new developments to account for the sag in prices and the unsettled conditions which have prevailed virtually since before the sharp break in wheat a week ago, are held responsible. Wheat closed from % to % off. Corn was % off at the finish and oats from % to % off. **BANK CLEARINGS** San Francisco, $28,200,000. Seattle, $8,797,707. Portland, $6,174,277. Oakland, $2,748,600. Long Beach, $1,427,720. San Diego, $635,688. Los Angeles, $28,262,769. **LOS ANGELES PRODUCE** LOS ANGELES, March 19.—Butter 48. Eggs: Extras 26; case count 23; pullets 22. Poultry: Hens 20; broilers 39; fryers 38. **LOS ANGELES POTATOES** LOS ANGELES, March 19.—Po (Continued From Page One) "What land did you have mind?" asked Senator Bursum New Mexico. My impression was that some government land near ersfield, Calif., that some olerces were trying to get hot by lease or otherwise." "What oil interests were there? I can't answer that. T were some oil interests Oklahoma." Harry F. Sinclair, lessee Teapot Dome oil reserve, now in the west, preparing to test the government's suit to ccel the lease, was subpoenaed day to return to Washington appear before the senate p lands committee on Friday. His ex-secretary, G. D. Wberg, whose revelations to A Roosevelt resulted in the late retirement from Sinclair's emm and his subsequent reporting the oil committee his suspicion of the lease, was instructed to port here on Thursday. The committee today plung into an investigation of the plea "deals" that were reported have been made during the Go convention in 1920, summer Tiffin Glimore, deputy secretary of state in Ohio, as the first mess. Calmore attended the convene with the Wood faction from that opposed the nomination Harding. By WILLIAM K. HUTCHINN I. N. S. Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, March Plunging into a wide range subjects the senate's public of Attorney General Harry Daugherty was directed today to further investigation of legged liquor deals, lottery sales, land frauds and the so-Dempsey-Carpentier film co-acy. To follow up its inquiry A verbal tilt followed between attorneys when the prosecution asked Dines if he shot himself or was shot by Miss Normand. Finally Justice Hanby took charge of the questioning and demanded of Dines why he could not remember what happened at the time of the shooting. It was then Dines explained he had been drinking the night before and all thru the day. "Then you were intoxicated?" the judge asked. "Yes, sir," Dines admitted. The only two articles of clothing Dines wore at the time he was shot were the blood-stained undershirt and his blue knee-length lounging robe. Miss Purviance, her eyes masked by a pair of large horn-rimmed glasses, was in court and sat facing Dines while he was on the witness stand, her feet nervously tapping the floor. The hearing today also disclosed that Dines was shot three times, instead of once as was generally believed. CHICAGO, March 19. — Mabel Normand, central figure in the Dines-Greer shooting some months ago, arrived in Chicago today and was met by echoing silence. The club women, before whom she was to stand "trial" to tell them her part in the shooting affair failed to show. An explanation was sought and found at the Federation of Women's Clubs headquarters—the women had changed their minds. LA HABRA DANCE HALL IN BALANCE The fate of the La Habra dance hall hung with the board of supervisors today. To open or not to open is the question they will decide. After hearing arguments for and against the revoking of the license granted Warren Deberry for the operation of the hall the members of the board decided to render their decision later. Those in favor of the revocation of the license declared that drinking, immorality and boisterous conduct mark the terpischorean celebrations there. Deberry supporters testified that the objectionable features were not a part of the dance hall operation and that he had no control of what went on outside the hall. A. P. Nelson, district attorney, in arguing for the revocation of the license, said that he admitted the conduct of the dance hall itself was not objectionable, but that the accompanying rowdyism was sufficient reason to withdraw the permit. By eliminating the dance hall the situation would be cleared up. Nelson said. In defense of Deberry, T. L. McFadden, Anaheim attorney, charged that most of the adults involved in the case were not present at the trial. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, March 19. — Butter 48. Eggs: Extras 26; case count 23; pulllets 22. Poultry: Hens 20; broilers 39; fryers 33. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, March 19. — Poatons: Idaho russet $2.40 @ $2.65; poorer $2.00 @ $2.26; Nevada and Oregon Burbanks best $3.00 @ $3.25; poorer $2.75; new stock Carlsbad and Ocean-side and San Diego 10 @ 11c; few 12c pound. NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, March 19. — Twelve cars navels, two mixed cars and four cars lemons sold. Navel market doing better. Lemon market steady. Navel averages ranged from $2.35 to $5.05; lemons $3.00 to $3.85. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, March 19. — Oranges: Northern and southern special brands $3.75 @ $4.25; 200s and smaller $3.00 @ $3.50; market pack $2.85 @ $3.25; culls 75s and 1.25. Lemons: Special brands $3.00 $3.50; choice $2.00 $2.50; market pack $1.75 @ $2.25; loose $1.25 @ $1.50. Grapefruit: Imperial valley special brands $4.00 @ $4.25; poorer small $3.00 @ $3.50; locals special brands $3.25 @ $3.50. WALNUT GROWERS STUDY IRRIGATION Announcement from the farm advisor's office states that three soil moisture meetings for walnut growers have been arranged for this week, starting Wednesday morning at Tustin, where a walnut grower's tour will be held to examine several groves representing different moisture conditions. The growers of the Tustin district will meet at the grove of A. J. Crookshank on West Main-st of Tustin, Wednesday, March 19, 10 a.m., to discuss soil moisture situation at the present time. Other groves to be visited will be J. H. Vance, cast Main-st, and the Owen grove, corner Bryan and Red Hill. The meeting will start at 10 o'clock at the Crookshank grove. The second meeting will be held at Buena Park on the afternoon of March 19, at the place of Dr. J. R. Schofield, corner Buena Park-and Commonwealth ave. BY WILLIAM K. HUTCHIN I.N.S.T.A.S.F.R.C.O.M.P.D. WASHINGTON, March Plunging into a wide range subjects the senate's public of Attorney General Harry Daugherty was directed today to further investigation of legged liquor deals, lottery sales, land frauds and the so-called Dempsey-Carpentier film co-acty. To follow up its inquiry alleged land swindlers, the mittee recalled Maco Stewart lawyer of Galveston, Tex. Paul Howland, attorney Daugherty, began cross-examination Stewart on his allegation yesterday that Daugherty has clined to prosecute land clined to prosecute land and lottery cases in Texas elsewhere. The investigation slowed down day, due to the absence of actor B. K. Wheeler, Dem Mont. It was announced Wheeler was "sick in bed a heavy cold." Stewart was questioned about charges he made yesterday by the United Homebuilders conducting a "lottery" infraction of the law. Howland endeavored to department of justice prosecuted alleged land swifl all over the country. He attention to indictments retried in Indianapolis, Toledo Pittsburg. Counsel for Daugherty tioned Stewart at length regarding indictments of individual companies in the housing business, which Stewart had gated. Howland explained was trying to show that Daugherty's department had been bringing these firms to just charges of using the malls' dulently. DENIES HOLDRIDGE STATE WASHINGTON, March While new allegations were today concerning the lax law enforcement by the department of justice, William J. came out with a vigorous demostom of the testimony of Holdridge, a former agent provided the Senate investig committee with most of its motion about the conspirion exhibit the Dempsey-Carp fight films. NINE STORY APPLY HOUSE FOR S Plans for a nine-story ment house for Santa Ana is made by Ray Townsend X.Y.Ayres of the Townser In butter, too the best is the cheapest Suppose you do save a cent a pound by buying an inferior, less dependable brand of butter instead of Golden State! If you get one pound that you don't like—you lose the saving made on fifty. After all, don't you find that it pays to be quality sure? Golden State THE HIGH SCORE BUTTER RADIO? ASK BEVILLARD Est'b 1912 He Sells The Best The growers of the Tustin district will meet at the grove of A. J. Crookshank on West Main-st of Tustin, Wednesday, March 19, 10 a.m., to discuss soil moisture situation at the present time. Other groves to be visited will be J. H. Vance, east Main-st, and the Owen grove, corner Bryan and Red Hill. The meeting will start at 10 o'clock at the Crookshank grove. The second meeting will be held at Buena Park on the afternoon of March 19, at the place of Dr. J. R. Schofield, corner Buena Park-rd and Commonwealth ave. At this place soil moisture will be discussed both from the walnut and citrus growers' standpoint. The third meeting of this series is scheduled for E. J. Reeves' ranch on the state highway, one-quarter mile north of Edison substation, or two miles south of Anheim, on Thursday, March 20. 10 a.m. Walnut growers from the West Orange, Anheim and Garden Grove districts have been invited to this meeting. Actual soil borings will be made in the field to observe and study the moisture condition throughout the root zone. It is apparent from observations made by the farm advisor's office in Orange county that there are many growers yet who have used insufficient irrigation water to get the proper penetration for the walnut roots. There are others on the other hand who have been over-indulgent because of the drought season and have used much more water than circumstances required. These meetings have been called to give the grower a better understanding of actual moisture conditions at the present time and to point out the logical practice based on conditions as found. NINE STORY APPLICATION HOUSE FOR SCHOOL PLANS Plans for a nine-story apartment house for Santa Ana and being made by Ray Townsend X. Y. Ayres of the Townsend Tor Co. The "own your own apartement plan will be adopted and will be 105 apartments." The floor will be used for rooms for the Hudson and cars, sold by the Townsend Co. The top floor will be for a roof garden. No contract has been let is understood that the cottors who built the Walker tre will construct it. Won be started within 60 days after building will be completed a year. Building will be finance bonds which will expire years. RADIO TONIGHT K H J—THE TIMES 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Chi program; stories of American history; Ernest White, author; Seamans, 9-year-old pianist; Winslow, juvenile reporter 8 to 10 a.m.—Program sented by the Kappa Alpha ter of Sigma Alpha; Judge soe speaking on "The Cotton." K F I—EXAMINER 4:45 to 5:15 — The H Herald. 5:15 to 5:45—the Exx Talk on the fruit and berries den by H. A. Marks, man German Seed Co. 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.—A Program presented by Nicris. 8 to 9 p.m. — The H Herald. Concert. 9 to 10 p.m.—The Exx Studio string quartet from wyn Studios; Ceell Holland actor actor, reading. 10 to 11 p.m.—Anthom dial concert. MEN OFFERED TO ASSIST WOOD (Continued From Page One) Some oil man the post of secretary of Interior." That land did you have in "asked Senator Bursum of Mexico." Impression was that it was government land near Bakehill, Calif., that some oil industries were trying to get hold of lease or otherwise." That oil interests were they?" can't answer that. There some oil interests fromahoma." Jerry F. Sinclair, lessee of Not Dome oil reserve, who is in the west, preparing to con- the government's suit to can- lease, was subpoenaed to return to Washington and ar before the senate public committee on Friday. ex-secretary, G. D. Wahl whose revelations to Archie Levett resulted in the latter's mention in Sinclair's employ, this subsequent reporting to bill committee his suspicions lease, was instructed to re- here on Thursday. The committee today plunged an investigation of the politi-deals" that were reported to been made during the Chica-convention in 1920, summoning a Glimore, deputy secretary rate in Ohio, as the first wit- more attended the convention the Wood faction from Ohio opposed the nomination of ing. WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON N. S. Staff Correspondent ASHINGTON, March 19.—Giving into a wide range of acts the senate's public trial attorney General Harry M. gerty was directed today infurther investigation of alld liquor deals, lottery swindl- frauds and the so-called psey-Carpentier film conspir- to follow up its inquiry into COUNTY WILL DO LOT OF BUILDING Bank in La Habra and Theatre in Fullerton Are Planned Building or plans for buildings in the county continue with little abatement. La Habra, which almost overnight has grown from a village to a small city, will have a new bank building, if plans of the First National Bank's board are realized. It is hoped to start work this summer. E. E. Jahraus, former president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, has had plans prepared for Laguna Beach' first modern two-story office building. The building will measure 58 by 50 and the construction material will be reinforced concrete. Orange-co folks near the northern boundary will be interested to learn that Norwalk, another town which has almost outgrown being a village, will soon have a new church building, that of the Bethany Congregational. Permits of Two Weeks $100,000 It looks as tho Anaheim building permits were getting back into their stride. Up to, but not including today, the valuation in 13½ days, during which the office of the building inspector was open in March, had mounted to $105,000.50. At this rate the total for the month would be around $200,-000, which would compare well with the best recent months. BIGGEST DAM TO OPEN NEW REGION The new Littlerock dam is now practically completed, according to T. S. Cole, local representative, of the Mountain View Farms Company, Los Angeles, who are mark- eting a large tract of fruit, alfalfa and poultry land near Palmdale, in Los Angeles-co. The dam has been under course of construction for the past 20 months. It is the highest multiple arch type dam this far constructed, is higher than Los Angeles' highest office structure, and 725 feet long. It is now impound- waters from the recent rains of the north slope of the Sierra Madre mountains, and heavy snows, which recently fell at the higher altitudes. Cost of construc- tion of the dam alone amounts to close to three-quarters of a million dollars, but will be well justified by the several thousand acres of fertile valley lands Materials Higher, Most Lines Due February Building activities im- ing cities of the United States this spring eclipse the t volume of last year, unless se- seen developments occre- the next few yecks. This is indicated by ports from the buildi- nments of 329 cities and February as made publi- monthly survey of S. W. Co. These centers report permits for February 887,739. In 314 of these which comparisons are there was a gain of February 1922. The East of cities gained 38%; 5%; the Middle West and the Pacific Coast gr 14%. "The February exhibit," presented," the surv- preages the most ac- building season in the country, barring WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON N. S. Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, March 19— ing into a wide range of ects the senate's public trial attorney General Harry M. Gherty was directed today infurther investigation of allcohol deals, lottery swindland frauds and the so-called pseudocarpentier film conspirtion to follow up its inquiry into gled land swindlers, the commune recalled Maco Stewart, a mer of Galveston, Tex. Gherty howland, attorney for Stewart, began cross examinStewart on his allegations of orday that Daugherty had dedied to prosecute land fraud lottery cases in Texas and where. The investigation slowed up to due to the absence of SenB. K. Wheeler, Dem. of It was announced that teeler was "sick in bed with heavy cold." Stewart was questioned on the teeler he made yesterday that United Homebuilders was duction a "tattery" in violaof the law. Howland endeavored to show department of justice had executed alleged land swindlers over the country. He called ention to indictments returned Indianapolis, Toledo and burg. Counsel for Daugherty quested Stewart at length regardindications of individuals and panies in the housing business, which Stewart had investiced. Howland explained he trying to show that Daughery's department had been busily using these firms to justice on charges of using the malls frauently. ENIES HOLDRIDGE STORY WASHINGTON, March 19— the new allegations were made by concerning the laxity of enforcement by the departtit of Justice, William J. Burns, out with a vigorous denial of it of the testimony of G. O. Bridge, a former agent, who bridged the senate investigating committee with most of its information about the conspiracy to abilt the Dempsey-Carpentier firm films. NE STORY APT. HOUSE FOR S. A. Plans for a nine-story apartment house for Santa Ana are bemade by Ray Townsend MoY. Ayres of the Townsend Mo- E. E. Jahraus, former president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, has had plans prepared for Laguna Beach first modern two-story office building. The building will measure 58 by 50 and the construction material will be reinforced concrete. Orange co folks near the northern boundary will be interested to learn that Norwalk, another town which has almost outgrown being a village, will soon have a new church building, that of the Bethany Congregational. Stanley Chapman of Fullerton has plans prepared for a large theater and all office building to cost $259,000 to be erected on the east side of Spadra road north of Chapman-ave. The board of directors of the West Ontario Citrus Ass'n will start work soon on the erection of a $200,000 pecking plant. Reinforced concrete is the material to be used. BUREAU LEADERS CONFER IN L. A. Representatives from the Farm Bureau counties south of the Teachapi met in Los Angeles on March 15 to confer over matters of state-wide interest. Water conservation and the control of forest fires was brought to their attention by Engineer Geo. S. Hinckley of Redlands. It was decided that an effort should be made to increase the appropriation for this work and a provision in the appropriation that would provide an expense account for fighting forest fires during the summer months. "I believe that we are facing a serious situation this year as we have very little grass and there is nothing to prevent the flames of a forest fire denuding the water shed this coming year when everything is so dry," stated Hinckley. "We have made it a practice of helping the forest rangers in forest fires when they need us, but it seems that the other sections have not given this co-operation. We believe it advisable to include in an appropriation a sufficient amount of money to reimburse those who have been put to actual expense in fighting forest fires." The power shortage situation was reviewed by those in attendance and the announcement made that conservation would be practiced to the fullest extent. "We are trying to eliminate the need of an appointment of a power administrator," stated J. J. Deuel, representing the California Farm Bureau Federation, utilities department. If such an administrator was appointed he could make no dumonths. It is the highest multiple arch type dam this far constructured, is higher than Los Angeles' highest office structure, and 725 feet long. It is now impounding waters from the recent rains of the north slope of the Sierra Madre mountains, and heavy snows, which recently fell at the higher altitudes. Cost of construction of the dam alone amounts to close to three-quarters of a million dollars, but will be well justified by the several thousand acres of fertile valley lands that it will add to production. This district is located in the famous Bartlett Pear belt, where according to report of the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, the best shipping and keeping pears on the entire Pacific Coast are produced. Also, according to a list of crop returns for 1923, for Los Angeles-co, pears produced a greater return in dollars and cents per acre than any other major fruit crop, oranges, lemons and avocados included. Other deciduous fruits, such as apricots, peaches, apples, cherries, plums, prunes and grapes of many varieties are big producers of fine quality fruit, and for quick returns, while developing an orchard, growers are advocating grapes, vegetables and poultry, as affording stealthy incomes. Poultry is particularly adapted to the district, owing to low humidity and entire absence of fogs, and chicken men report absence of poultry diseases, mites and lice, because of the dry climate. The finest quality alfalfa hay marketed through Los Angeles is produced in the valley, of which mountain View Farms is a part, and yields usually run from 8 to 10 tons per acre per year, and six cuttings. It commands a premium in price, and does not lose color. It is splendid dairy feed, and for this reason, dairymen around Los Angeles are not only feeding it in preference to other hay, but dairying where this alfalfa is produced is increasing. This saves freightling the alfalfa, and the whole milk can be put into the city markets in a few hours, by truck via paved state highway or main line railroad. While the lands in the irrigation district, in connection with the new dam, will probably be utilized primarily for fruit and poultry farms, pump irrigation from the immense underground water basis is being developed for the growing of alfalfa and dairying. California owes its present extensive development to irrigation by both methods. With over 60,000 acres of Los Angeles-co lands cut up in 1923 alone for city lots and sub-divisions, it behoves the farmer and fruit grower to begin to look for cheaper agricultural lands, where FULLERTON B ANAHEIM 12 Fullerton's baseball feated Anaheim H. men 12 to 11 last night scored mainly on errors in the last four game. The locals fully bunched hits in for seven runs and more in the third, put way in the lead. The over-confident and shatter after the third. The locals have proved in the last seco tices and Coach Fife planning great things. Fullerton started off by making five runs. Runs by innings: Anaheim 173 Fullerton 500 The following lads: Glis, Alip, Sweeney Walker, Lehr, Lehr, Swarthout substituted Wells and Sweeney terles. Ing., Jr., left here at fedy to join the other cruisers, scheduled to NE STORY APT. HOUSE FOR S. A. Plans for a nine-story apartment house for Santa Ana are made by Ray Townsend and N. Ayres of the Townsend MoCo. The "own your own apartment" will be adopted and there will be 105 apartments. The low-floor will be used for showrooms for the Hudson and Essex sold by the Townsend Motor. The top floor will be used as a roof garden. No contract has been let but it understood that the contracts who built the Walker theater will construct it. Work will started within 60 days and the building will be completed within year. Building will be financed by funds which will expire in 20 years. RADIO TONIGHT K H J—THE TIMES 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Children's program; stories of American history; Ernest White, author; Erma Simons, 9-year-old pianist; Dickinson, juvenile reporter. 5 to 10 a.m. — Program prepaired by the Kappa Alpha chapter of Sigma Alpha; Judge Bledsoe speaking on "The Constitution." K F I—EXAMINER 4:45 to 5:15 — The Eveningald. 5:15 to 5:45 — The Examiner. On the fruit and berry garland by H. A. Marks, manager oferman Seed Co. 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. — Anthony. Program presented by Nick Harford. 8 to 9 p.m. — The Eveningald. Concert. 9 to 10 p.m. — The Examiner. Radio string quartet from Goldman Studios; Cecil Holland, character actor, reading. 10 to 11 p.m. — Anthony. Speech concert. FULLERTON PLANS $165,000 PAVING Protests were overruled and the installation of paving on Fullerton's east side ordered by Fullerton trustees last night. The board was in session only a few minutes. Bldgs are to be opened April 1. The cost of the pavement is estimated at $165,000. Contract was also awarded to J. E. Lilley for the installation of concrete, curb and sidewalk on the West Chapman-ave. The power shortage situation was reviewed by those in attendance and the announcement made that conservation would be practiced to the fullest extent. "We are trying to eliminate the need of an appointment of a power administrator," stated J. J. Deuel, representing the California Farm Bureau Federation, utilities department. If such an administrator was appointed he could make no discrimination and some of our essential industries would stop. By co-operation we can obtain the same results and assist ourselves without serious injury to any industry. So far we are pleased with the results obtained and wish it continued. It was voted at the meeting to hold these conferences at least four times a year, preferably about three months apart, and a constitution to effect a permanent organization of the Farm Bureau in this region was read and adopted. The meeting convened at 10 o'clock in the morning and lasted until 4 o'clock in the afternoon, lunchson being served in the room so that there was no time lost. The latter part of the afternoon was given over to the consideration of agricultural legislation that is now pending in congress. Most of these bills, it appeared were offering agriculture relief in the form of price fixing. It was the consensus of opinion of those present agriculture should stand on its own legs and any effort at governmental price-fixing should be condemned by the farmers. CHAMPION BOXER HURT IN CRASH LONG BEACH, March 19. — Pancho Villa, world's flyweight champion, wife, baby and manager, as well as two prominent married couples of this city, were victims of an auto accident near Salinas, according to word received here. One car was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. La Shell, prominent cement contractor of Long Beach, and Mr. and Mrs. William G. Babb. Villa suffered a broken wrist and his small child received a fractured skull as the result of the crash, according to meager reports phoned to Long Beach by La Shell, who was injured slightly. The accident happened late yesterday. ROUND-GLOBE FLIERS EAT LUNCH IN PORTLAND (Continued From Page One). quential. A small water valve had been unintentionally left open in leaving Sacramento and this caused his water supply to run low. In landing a tall strut was broken and repair of this caused some delay. NELSON POLLOWS COMRADES CLOVER FIELD, SANTA MONICA; March 19. — Lieut. Erik Nelson, fourth pilot of the around-the-world filters, accompanied by his mechanic, Lieut. John Hard- and Building Page BUILDING UP ALL OVER COUNTY Materials Higher, Too, in Most Lines During February Building activities in the leading cities of the United States will this spring eclipse the tremendous volume of the corresponding period last year, unless some unforeseen developments occur within the next few yeeks. This is indicated by official reports from the building departments of 329 cities and towns for February as made public through the monthly survey of S. W. Straus & Co. These centers reported building permits for February of 1926-087,735. In 314 of these places in which comparisons are available, there was a gain of 20% over February 1922. The Eastern group of cities gained 35%; the South 5%; the Middle West lost 5% and the Pacific Coast group gained 14%. "The February exhibit herewith presented," the survey states, "preages the most active Spring building season in the history of the country, barring unexpected work is Started Upon New School All of the footings, preparatory to the foundations for the new East Center-st school, will be in place this week, C. C. Smith, superintendent of elementary schools, said today, so that work on the foundations themselves can be started next week. The building will be finished in plenty of time for the 1924-25 term, beginning next September. The building is of brick, with ruffled brick front and trim. WILSON TO MOVE TO SO. L. A. STREET H. J. Wilson, who has an auto wash, grease and paint shop on Elm-st, has leased a new building just completed by Chas. J. Weaver of Long Beach in the rear of his service station at 428-30 South Los Angeles-st and will move there shortly. The building measures 40 by 50 feet, double the space Wilson has at present, and will possess every facility for Wilson's work. PIGGLY WIGGLY STORE HERE SOON Another chain store is coming to Anaheim! Piggly Wiggly, which is represented all over California and in most of the other states west of the Mississippi, has sent in the membership fee to Secretary Geo. W. Reid of the C. C. and is expected to locate here shortly. JOLT GIVEN TO LOGAL BUILDERS Electrical Inspection Is Boosted in Ordinance Effective 28th The cost of inspection of electrical work in Ananheim is rising—rising in some cases quite considerably. A comparison of the new electrical ordinance with the old, which will be replaced on March 26, shows for example that for each motor of more than 15 horse power $5.00 instead of $2.90 will be asked, with a limit of 50-h.p., whereas there was no limit before. For each motor of four to eight h.p., both inclusive, $1.50 is asked instead of $1.00 for each motor of two to eight h.p. For each generator of five kilowatts in-section costs $5.00 against $7.50 for the one to three k.w. class and $1.00 for the three to eight k.w. class formerly. Electric signs of five to 10 lamps, both inclusive cost for inspection $1.00 instead of $2.25 and those of 11-25 lamps $1.25 instead of $5.00 for each lamp in a sign of 11-15 k.w. or $0.92 for each Co. These centers reported building permits for February of 296-087,753. In 314 of these places in which comparisons are available, there was a gain of 20% over February 1922. The Eastern group of cities gained 35%; the South 5%; the Middle West lost 5% and the Pacific Coast group gained 14%. "The February exhibit herewith presented," the survey states, "previews the most active Spring building season in the history of the country, barring unexpected eventualities within the next few weeks." "Citizen showing large percentages of gains included Los Angeles, Detroit, Providence, R. L. Rochester, N. Y., Boston, Indianapolis, Portland, Ore., San Francisco and Oakland, Cal., while Chicago and Washington showed considerable losses." "Building material prices increased somewhat in practically all lines during February. In the East, especially New York City, the rise in starting materials was significant. Southern pine was somewhat scarcer than usual and as a result prices were higher, but still considerably below February of last year. Cement and lime prices in some Midile Western cities were softer. Structural materials, rivets and bar iron, also showed slight decline." "Among building material experts the immediate expectation was for further increases in the Spring months." FULLERTON BEATS ANAHEIM 12 TO 11 Fullerton's baseball team defeated Anaheim H. S. diamond men 12 to 11 last night. Fullerton scored mainly on Anaheim's errors in the last four innings of the game. The locals successfully bunched hits in the second for seven runs and added three more in the third, putting them way in the lead. They became over-confident and slowed down after the third. The locals have greatly improved in the last several practices and Coach Fitzmorris is planning great things. Fullerton started off the game by making five runs. Runs by innings: Anaheim ... 173 000 0—11 Fullerton ... 500 301 3—12 The following lads played: M. Giss, Alsip, Sweeney, D. Smith, Walker, Lehr, Jabs and Wells. Swarthout substituted for Lehr. Wells and Sweeney were batteries. ING, Jr., left here at 5:30 a.m. today to join the other three world cruisers scheduled to leave Eu-facility for Wilson's work. PIGGLY WIGGLY STORE HERE SOON Another chain store is coming to Anaheim! Piggy Wiggy, which is represented all over California and in most of the other states west of the Mississippi, has sent in the membership fee to Secretary Geo. W. Reid of the C. of C. and is expected to locate here shortly. METCALF IN RACE E. H. Metcalf filed nomination papers for the councilmanic race this afternoon. Metcalf has made an enviable record as member of the grammar school board of trustees. Other candidates for the four vacancies on the city council are John Cook, William Stark and Al Pape. Biggest Profits IN Fruits-Alfalfa Poultry AT Mountain View Farms READ LETTER: Los Angeles, Cal., March 4, 1924 Gentlemen: We are pleased to advise you that we have handled from 60 to 80 per cent of the pears out of your valley for the past 13 years, and will say no pears in the State of California equal the pears from this section for keeping qualities. We might also add that there is no district in the State of California that produces pears that will average the net price to growers per ton as the pears produced in the Antelope Valley. MYERS, DARLING & HINTON, Mountain View Farms 41 CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING FIFTH APRING PHONE 824-735 LOS ANGELES F. S. COLE LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE BILTMORE CAPTS. PHONE 621 READ LETTER: Los Angeles, Cal., March 4, 1924 Gentlemen: We are pleased to advise you that we have handled from 60 to 80 per cent of the pears out of your valley for the past 13 years, and will say no pears in the State of California equal the pears from this section for keeping qualities. We might also add that there is no district in the State of California that produces pears that will average the net price to growers per ton as the pears produced in the Antelope Valley. MYERS, DARLING & HINTON, By H. S. Myers, President Los Angeles, Cal., March 5, 1924 Gentlemen: Hay is in demand in this market and will always bring a premium over alfalfa grown in any other section. The average tonnage, in our estimation, is from eight to nine tons per acre. NICHOLLS GRAIN & MILLING COMPANY, By A. M. Thayer Lancaster, Cal., February 26, 1924 Gentlemen: This valley is the logical outlet for farmers, dairymen, fruit growers and poultrymen, as favorable soil, water and climate conditions are found here. M. G. TAYLOR, President Antelope Valley Bank BEST LAND VALUE IN PACIFIC SOUTHWEST $300 PER ACRE—FIVE YEARS TO PAY Let a few acres now make you independent. 2½ Hours from Center of Los Angeles. Paved State Highway—Main Line Railroad. Abundance of Irrigation Water. Level Land—Fine Soil. Healthful, Pleasing Climate—Cool Nights—No Fogs. Foars, Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Figs, Grapes, Prunes and other deciduous fruits. Finest flavor and shipping quality—Big payers. Alfalfa yields up to 10 tons per acre and tops Los Angeles market for quality and price. Poultry and Dairying quick, steady cash producers. Very Choice Locations adjoining town now available. Price Will Advance Fast. Now is Your Opportunity. Act Today. Mountain View Farms 41 CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING FIFTH APRING PHONE 824-735 LOS ANGELES F. S. COLE LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE BILTMORE CAPTS. PHONE 621