oc-plain-dealer 1924-04-12

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 $2 year in No. Orange-co. HOUSE ABROGATE Supporters of Knipe, Metcalf RECORD VOTE PREDICTED MONDAY Support Continues Toward Four Candidates Against Stark Not content with the practical Mother Threatens, Girl Takes Poison CHICAGO, April 12—Threatened by her mother with annulment of her marriage, Helen Metzger Tabor, 17, bride of four days, is near death today in a hospital from poison, self-administered. A note to her mother said: "Dear mother; I am dying now to make you happy." At her bedside her young husband, Nichol, begs her to brace up and try to overcome the effects of the poison, although physicians say nothing short of a miracle can save her. Her mother continued admiant. "If she gets well the marriage must be annuated," she insists and refuses to visit her. OIL MAGNA FILES LONG DEMURRE Sinclair Withdraws Temporary Plea Not Guilty WASHINGTON, April MONDAY Support Continues Toward Four Candidates Against Stark Not content with the practical assurance that they will win Monday's councilmanic election, friends of E. H. Metcalf, Emory Knipe, Dean Hasson and A. A. Slaback today were intent upon rolling up a record majority. As an endorsement of their slogan, "A Progressive Anaheim and Clean, Efficient Government," and of their stand in opposition to the Stark administration, the supporters of the four candidates were urging that voters cast a "straight" ballot. While Mayer Stark needs to elect only one other besides himself to retain control, the friends of Metcalf, Knipe, Hasson and Slaback must elect at least three. They are confident they will put in the fourth with a whoop. It is certain that the largest vote ever cast at an Anaheim election will turn out Monday. Support continued to flock to Knipe, Metcalf, Slaback and Hasson today. While Metcalf, who has made an enviable record on the grammar school board, and Hasson, because of his position with the Anaheim laundry and as former chief of the fire department, are perhaps the best known of the four candidates, the other two also count their friends by legend. Knipe is a very successful and progressive young rancher. Towns a 20-acre grove and is a university graduate. A. A. Slaback, leading independent grocer of the city, has been a resident of the community for 23 years and is a brother of L. W. Slaback, for 20 years court reporter in the court of Superior Judge West. John Cook, former councilman and third largest taxpayer in the city, who is expected to divide considerable of the support that would go to Stark's ticket, issued the following statement today: Why I Am on the City Election Ticket At a meeting of the Merchants' Ass'n, consisting of 27 of the principal business men of Anaheim held at the Elks Club March 10th a request was made of Mr. Wm. Grafton of the Anaheim Feed and Fuel Co. to file my nomination papers. This was unanimously endorsed and the papers were filed. I entered into the campaign without affiliation with any party or parties, political or otto- Dear mother; I am dying now to make you happy." At her bedside her young husband, Nichol, begs her to brace up and try to overcome the effects of the poison, although physicians say nothing short of a miracle can save her. Her mother continued adamant. “If she gets well the marriage must be annuated,” she insists and refuses to visit her. DEFENSE OF MELLONSETS OFF DEBATE WASHINGTON, April 12—President Coolidge's sharp condemnation of Senator James Couzens' investigation of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon and his bureau of internal revenue threw the senate into a turmoil of partisan debate this afternoon. The resolution of Senator Jones, Dem. of New Mex., giving the investigating committee authority to hire Francis J. Heney, of California, as its "prosecutor" altho the president has declared such procedure illegal and unwarranted, did not formally come before the senate but this did not prevent a display of oratorical fireworks over the move made by the administration to stop the Mellon inquiry. When the senate met, Senator Cummins, the president pro tem, sent the Jones resolution to the committee on audit and control, where it probably will be held as long as the Republicans can keep it there. Before the Democrats had a chance to go on with their attack on the president, Senator James E. Watson, Republican of Indiana, chairman of the Couzens committee, unexpectedly got the floor and came to the defense of Mr. Coolidge and his secretary of the treasury. Watson declared that the employment of Henry to investigate Mellon was suggested by Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania and that Pinchot had "injected himself" into the senate inquiry. DEMURRE Sinclair Withdraws Temporary Plea Not Guilty WASHINGTON, April Harry F. Sinclair, multi-alire lessee of Teapot Dew reserve, today withdrew his porary plea of NOT guilty indictment charging him contempt of the United Senate and in its stead he yers filed a lengthy demurthe indictment, challenging whole authority of the se compel a private individual answer questions of a private nature and produce the book his business. The demurrer, filed in strict supreme court, is the ing phase of a long legal battle which probation by the United States court having to decide the fate of the senate's power in procedure. The indictment was a in every particular, each therein being variously deas as "bad", repugnant, daud vague." In the forthcoming legal Sinclair's attorneys, Martt Littleton, G. T. Stanford, Zovely and George P. served notice they intend argue on the following points: 1—That under the consents the senate was without aid to compel Sinclair to answer of the questions propound him. 2—That the resolution which the senate commit investigating that Sinclair had been superseded and gated by the later ree which declared the lease and which threw the whistle into the courts for decision. 3—That Sinclair's ref answer questions violated now existent. 4—That the senate is off Limited power in matters judicial procedure. 5—That the sole reason senatorial investigations is securing information that aid the senate in its legal functions and that the trial sought from Sinclair NOT come from within scope. At a meeting of the Merchants' Assn., consisting of 27 of the principal business men of Anaheim held at the Elks Club March 10th a request was made of Mr. Wm. Grafton of the Anaheim Feed and Fuel Co. to file my nomination papers. This was unanimously endorsed and the papers were filed. I entered into the campaign without affiliation with any party or parties, political or otherwise. The older and more prominent citizens and property owners of Anaheim are familiar with my progressive ideas and past record. I would respectfully call your attention to the Lemon-st. paving project, which was carried thru by influence, as well as the ornamental light project of our principal business streets, and the widening of Center-st. by setting back the business houses. I stand for clean, progressive government and respectfully solicit the support of citizens who are interested in the same.—J. H. Cook. Altho five candidates are seeking the office of city treasurer, it was believed the race would simmer down to Chas. H. Boerge, incumbent for 14 years, and Herbert Oelke, both well known Anaheimers. Oelke has the support of the American Legion and several other organizations and Boerge has the endorsement of the "Good Government League." Oelke has resided in Anaheim 15 years. For three years he has been deputy county assessor. Previous to that he was connected with the Southern County and First National banks. He served two years with the 23rd Aero Squadron as sergeant-major during world war, spending ten months in England and France. DIVORCES DESERTER Mrs. Alberta Meachum of Santa Ana was today in possession of an interlocutory decree of divorce from Everett C. Meachum, stage driver, who deserted her. Custody of her young daughter and the sum of $25 per month for the child's support was included in the court order. BUILDING PERMITS J. L. Guss, finish inside of residence at 729 No. Paulina-st, cost Before the Democrats had a chance to go on with their attack on the president, Senator James E. Watson, Republican of Indiana, chairman of the Couzens committee, unexpectedly got the floor and came to the defense of Mr. Coolidge and his secretary of the treasury. Watson declared that the employment of Henry to investigate Mellon was suggested by Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania and that Pinchot had "injected himself" into the senate inquiry. Senator James A. Reed of Missouri, replying to Watson, declared that the president's message was an "offensive document" "an insult to the senate" and that "it ought to be expunged from the congressional record." LOCK OUT 100,000 LONDON, April 12.—A national lockout of shipping employees, involving 100,000 went into effect early today. The dispute arose over wages. Special police forces are guarding the docks and warehouses in the principal ports. ARREST PLOTTERS ATHENS, April 12.—Fifteen soldiers and civilians were arrested today charged with plotting counter revolution. General Leonardopilis, who took part in the revolt last October, was pardoned. TRY A CLASSIFIED AD Sunday Motorists Cannot Visit Mountain Canyons LOSE ANGELES, April 12.—Go to the beaches tomorrow for your recreation! Stay away from the mountains! That warning of Sunday motorizing and picnic parties was issued at the offices of the State Department of Agriculture today and is the latest step taken to prevent the transportation of hoof and mouth disease. All canyon roads have been closed under strict quarantine regulations. Eight hundred more cattle in the San Fernando Valley have hours and 1500 head mated for extinction. National discoveries of these were reported this month at Los Angeles district. In a statement issued every California citizen is told in every way possible spread of the Arrests are now being violated of the quarantions. Sheriff William I. Travis sued an appeal to co-residents throughout So. Volunteer for guard du FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN 'ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer 'LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY 'Anaheim, California, Saturday, April 12, 1924 WEATHER—Mo and Sunday OGATES GENTLEMEN'S Metcalf, Hasson and Slaback Urge Fr OIL MAGNATE FILES LONG DEMURRER nclair Withdraws His Temporary Plea of Not Guilty WASHINGTON, April 12— Watch Whistle for Election Results Watch The Plain Dealer Monday evening for code of Anaheim Laundry whistle which will tell winners of the municipal election as quickly as The Plain Dealer compiles the results. It was decided better to wait for Monday evening's paper to print the code, instead of tonight as first proposed. CLAIM COLLISION • CAUSED BY LIQUOR Arraignment of E. B. Reed New York traveling salesman, on a charge of driving an auto while under the influence of intoxicant. FEW CHANGES IN COUNTY REGULATIONS Most Important Alteration Affects Movement of Vegetables Rules and regulations regarding SchumanSing Mme Schuman-Her musical stars are Robert C. Fields give tertainment here, Fields has procured ex-war veteran decoration Fields has been in cemetery with the famous gravestalio, who now is in making graphophone he says she is preparing out here at any conThe only possible is the obtaining of f The show will be fit of the veterans oney, the Norwalk S and Sawtelle gover tal. DEMURRER Sinclair Withdraws His Temporary Plea of Not Guilty WASHINGTON, April 12.—Larry F. Sinclair, multi-millionaire lessee of Teapot Dome oil reserve, today withdrew his temporary plea of NOT guilty to an indictment charging him with contempt of the United States statute and in its stead his lawyers filed a lengthy demurrer to his indictment, challenging the whole authority of the senate to impel a private individual to answer questions of a private nature and produce the books of business. The demurrer, filed in the district supreme court, is the opening phase of a long heralded legal battle which probably will be by the United States supreme court having to decide the extent of the senate's power in judicial procedure. The indictment was attacked every particular, each count being variously described "bad, repugnant, defective and vague." In the forthcoming legal battle, Sinclair's attorneys, Martin W. Bettleton, G. T. Stanford, J. W. Welvey and George P. Hoover, moved notice they intended to give on the following points of war: 1. That under the constitution the senate was without authority compel Sinclair to answer any of the questions propounded to him. 2. That the resolution under which the senate committee was investigating that Sinclair's lease had been superseded and abrogated by the later resolution which declared the lease invalid and which threw the whole case to the courts for decision. 3. That Sinclair's refusal to answer questions violated no law existent. 4. That the senate is a body Limited power in matters of judicial procedure. 5. That the sole reason for material investigations is for the pursuing of information that will aid the senate in its legislative functions and that the information sought from Sinclair did not come from within this scope. CLAIM COLLISION • CAUSED BY LIQUOR Arraignment of E. B. Reed New York traveling salesman, on a charge of driving an auto while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, was expected today in the superior court. Lynden Bowring, Los Angeles attorney, whose car was struck, he said, by Reed's car near Tustin, and by a physician who examined Reed after the accident and said he found evidence of intoxication, testified. Reed denied he was intoxicated and said his car became disabled on the highway and he could not move it out of the way of Bowring's car. State of Emergency COPENHAGEN, April 12.—A state of emergency has been proclaimed in Bessarabia, following the breakdown of negotiations between Russians and Roumanians according to advices from Kishi-new today. Public meetings have been prohibited. The tension between Russia and Rumania is very high. Bessarabia is a Russian province bordering Rumania, which was seized by the Rumanians after the war. Russia has demanded its return. There have been threats of war over this controversy several times, in the past few years. ARREST I. W. W.'S LOS ANGELES, April 12.—Six asserted ring leaders of the I. W. W. were under arrest here today for what police declare to be an attempt to organize employees of the oil and fishing industries for a walkout on May 1. PETITION PROBATE OF WILL C. D. Brown, public administrator, today filed a petition in the probate court for letters of administration in the estate of Marcy Burgess of Tustin, who died March 22 aboard a Santa Fe train in Kansas. The estate is valued at $10,000. The father, Cory Burgess, and his two brothers, Malter and Tracy Burgess, residents of Pennsylvania, and a sister, Mrs. W. A. Holt of Seattle, are heirs of the estate. REGULATION Most Important Alteration Affects Movement of Vegetables Rules and regulations regarding movement of articles during the foot and mouth disease quarantine, as issued today by the county horticultural commissioner revealed that few changes had been made. The most important alteration affects movement of vegetables into Orange-co. Such shipments, when not coming from infected areas, or when not grown on land fertilized recently with manure, and when bearing a certificate from a horticultural commissioner who personally inspected the fields, are allowed to pass. The rules also state more definitely what may or may not be moved and a more regulated quarantine, with equal precautionary measures, is expected by the officials, who drew the regulations after several conferences. Another development of the quarantine was the decision to take guns away from the guards. SACRAMENTO, April 12.—The foot and mouth disease flared up in six new districts today, reports to the state department of agriculture showing the following infections: Merced—Two new cases. Oakland—Two new cases in Pinole district. Los Angeles—Three new infections, Los Angeles Creamery herd, 50 infected, 1,000 exposed. RAISE $2,000,000 TO FIGHT PLAGUE SACRAMENTO, April 12.—Falling in their efforts to have Governor Richardson call a special session of the legislature, members of the state-wide committee of growers and business men seeking funds to finance hoof and mouth disease fight, today started a drive to raise $2,000,-000 among California bankers and business interests. Governor Richardson today authorized the following statement summing up the financial aspect of the situation: (Continued on Page Two) NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC Each of these districts is audited or checked the day before same field has been in contact with the famous graft trail, who now is making graphophone he says she is prepared out here at any time. The only possible is the obtaining of faxes. The show will be fit of the veterans of neey, the Norwalk S and Sawtelle governal. ARREST IN FARM SHoot! Early development ed in the Earl M. it was intimated to and an arrest may f W. B. Moody, chief fused to disclose an on which he is wow that he will not tail something tangible t discarded the suicide: "Farwell never any more than I did Mr. Moody and o who are working on an interview with K local hospital but could not be learn have been working trying to solve the m gun which was four barn at 607 S. Palm-shooting occurred is admitted, belong Emma Farwell, wife he is separated. Mrs. Farwell, who children is living in that the gun was st about a week before when Farwell came children she asked taken it. He said not. He told the foe recognized the gun did not know how there. Mrs. Farwell said received a number of letters recently three she did not return to said that she could not him that he tem that it kept them trouble. Farwell was said getting along fine t NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC Each of these districts is audited or checked the day before same is published. This insures same to be positively correct as only 24 hours elapse between time of checking and time of publication. In the 500, 600 and 700 blocks on North Philadelphia street there are a total of 27 homes. The PLAIN DEALER IS TAKEN AND READ by 21 out of the 27 or 80 per cent of the total homes in this district. Now read the report about the 6 homes or the 20 per cent which the Plain Dealer does not enter: One does not take any paper. Two receive the Bulletin. Three are vacant. The following diagram shows every home number in this district EAST SYCAMORE STREET House Number House Number Bulletin 502 503 Plain Dealer Plain Dealer 506 507 Plain Dealer Plain Dealer 508 511 Plain Dealer Plain Dealer 608 613 Plain Dealer Plain Dealer 612 617 Vacant Vacant 616 623 Plain Dealer Plain Dealer 714 715 No Local Paper Plain Dealer 718 723 Plain Dealer Plain Dealer 722 727 Plain Dealer Plain Dealer 730 731 Plain Dealer Bulletin 738 735 Plain Dealer Plain Dealer 746 755 Vacant Plain Dealer 760 761 Plain Dealer In the 5 districts checked to date there are 162 homes in which the local papers are read—And the Plain Dealer is read by 145 out of the 162 homes or 90 per cent. Number of Plain Dealers taken in 5 districts checked...145 Number of homes not taking Plain Dealer but taking Bulletin...17 Total number of homes taking local papers...162 Anyone interested, of course, can check up on the correctness of the above statements. WATCH THIS SPACE DAILY WIRE IN ANAHEIM aler E COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS OLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1928 823 $2,369,277 1922 675 1,418,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 Weather—Mostly cloudy tonight and Sunday but probably no rain. 27TH YEAR—NO. 191 MEN'S AGREEMENT Urge Friends to 'Vote it Straight' Schuman-Heink Willing to Sing at Vets Entertainment Mme Schuman-Heink and other musical stars are ready to help Robert C. Fields give his big entertainment here, as soon as Fields has procured a theater, the ex-war veteran declared today. Fields has been in communication with the famous grand opera contralto, who now is in Los Angeles making graphophone records, and he says she is prepared to come out here at any convenient time. The only possible difficulty now is the obtaining of the theater. The show will be for the benefit of the veterans of Camp Kearney, the Norwalk State Hospital, and Sawtelle government hospital. Fields has also heard directly or indirectly from Eugene O'Brien, noted New York tenor, now in San Francisco, from Sid Grauman, theatrical manager, who has promised to aid with the services of various Hollywood movie stars, and Mrs. Adda A. Lawyer, millionairress of Solon, Ia., who is stopping in Southern California and has promised to sponsor the show. Mrs. Walter Ross will sing, Hary Felllage of Fullerton, will give tenor solos. Mrs. Arnold Enarl, composer of lyric songs, will play some of her compositions and Evelyn Magalthan, 12, will recite. BILL PASSED IN FACE OF PROTESTS Reduces Number Aliens Entering This Country to 160,000 Annually (By A. O. Hayward) ARREST SOON IN FARWELL SHOOTING Early developments are expected in the Earl M. Farwell case, it was intimated today by police and an arrest may follow shortly. W. B. Moody, chief of police, refused to disclose any of the clues on which he is working, saying that he will not talk until he has something tangible to say. He has discarded the suicide theory, saying: "Farwell never shot himself any more than I did." Mr. Moody and other officers who are working on the case had an interview with Farwell at the local hospital but the results could not be learned. Officers have been working under cover trying to solve the mystery of the gun which was found in the Jay barn at 607 S. Palm-st., where the shooting occurred and which, it is admitted, belonged to Mrs. Emma Farwell, wife from whom he is separated. Mrs. Farwell, who with two children is living in Anaheim, says that the gun was stolen from her about a week before the shooting when Farwell came to visit the children she asked him if he had taken it. He said that he had not. He told the officers that he recognized the gun but that he did not know how it came to be there. Mrs. Farwell said that she had received a number of anonymous letters recently threatening her if she did not return to Farwell. She said that she could never return to him, that his temper was such that it kept them constantly in trouble. Farwell was said to have been getting along fine this afternoon. ANNEXATION SHOULD STOP FOUL ODOR The residents in the northern section of the city on and near North Lemon and North Los Angeles-sts., will welcome the annexation of the big tract adjoining Anaheim to the city, F. B. Roberts, who circulated and presented the petition protesting against the stench from the Chrystal Chemical Co.'s factory, said today. Roberts has talked with many of those who signed his petitions, and they all appear glad over this solution of their difficulties. The Chemical Co. stopped the nuisance by filtering its waste water matter. It has been a prime mover in the project of annexation, however, because of the greater advantage that sewer facilities would offer. The C. of C. has unofficially approved the annexation of the 39-acre industrial tract of the Community Industrial Land Co. As a matter of fact a 78-acre tract will be annexed the C. of C. hopes. The petition for annexation must come from the voters in the territory to be annexed. HI SCHOOL BOND VOTE APRIL 30 April 30 has been set for another High school election to float bonds amounting to $200,000 with which to enlarge and improve the present plant on W. Center-st. New buildings, re-modeling old buildings and adding to equipment and to grounds in order to PROTESTS Reduces Number Aliens Entering This Country to 160,000 Annually (By A. O. Hayward) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, April 12—In the face of vigorous protests from the Japanese government and the objections of Secretary of State Hughes the house of representatives late today passed the new immigration restriction bill, abrogating the "gentleman's agreement" between Japan and the United States and barring all Japanese from this country. The bill provides for the reduction of the number of aliens entering the United States annually from 340,000 to 160,000. The vote was 322 to 71. Without a record vote, but with no one dissenting, the house wrote into the new immigration restriction bill a provision barring Japanese and abrogating the "gentleman's agreement" with Japan. Japanese exclusion was approved by the house in the face of a vigorous protest from the Japanese government, accompanied by threats of dire consequences. SPIRITED BIDDING AT LIONS SALE Oil that will clean anything from the kewpie on your car to your conscience, all kinds of auto accessories, furniture and furnishings and miscellaneous goods too various to classify were sold today by Jack Martin at the Lions club auction on West Center-st. Along with the Lions and their friends hundreds of men, women and children were on hand this afternoon to join in the race for the coveted articles. Little tads only ten years old were among the bidders. Many of those who put in bids got bargains which they are unlikely to equal in many a long day. Besides a truck load of small things there was a quantity of furniture, beds, etc. The auction is for the benefit of the handsome drinking fountain to be erected by the Lions in City park. It appeared during the afternoon that several hundred dollars might be realized from the auction. children she asked him if he had taken it. He said that he had not. He told the officers that he recognized the gun but that he did not know how it came to be there. Mrs. Farwell said that she had received a number of anonymous letters recently threatening her if she did not return to Farwell. She said that she could never return to him, that his temper was such that it kept them constantly in trouble. Farwell was said to have been getting along fine this afternoon, and hopes are apparently bright for his recovery. It is Moody's opinion that Farwell knows more about the case than anyone else with whom the officers are able to confer. Farwell denies he attempted suicide, but has given the officers very little satisfactory information. Moody denied that tracks of a man and a woman were found leading from the barn where the shooting occurred out thru the orchard. He said that he had examined the ground thoroughly and had found no tracks. SOCIALISTS WIN COPENHAGEN, April 12.—The Socialist party was victorious in the Danish election, according to incomplete returns today. Indications are that the Socialists will have 75 seats in the chamber against 71 held by the Liberals. The cabinet may resign. Liberals control the present government. HOLD COWDREY ON CHARGE OF MURDER LOS ANGELES, April 12.—A charge of murder and robbery was placed against George Cowdrey, alias George Gerguson, today by the distinct attorney's office in a complaint charging him with the slaying of Joseph Langley, theater owner in front of an Alvarado-st. show house after closing hours. The accused man was arrested for a robbery here several days ago. COAST LEAGUE Oakland ... 100 1 San Francisco ... 100 0 Oakland—Marks and Baker. San Francisco—Ponder and Jenkins. HI SCHOOL BOND VOTE APRIL 30 April 30 has been set for another High school election to float bonds amounting to $200,000 with which to enlarge and improve the present plant on W. Center-st. New buildings, re-modeling old buildings and adding to equipment and to grounds in order to keep the plant together are required. New science and agriculture buildings and a sheet metal shop adjoining the auto shop, which needs enlarging, are planned. ORDER WHITNEY TO GIVE DEPOSITION SAN FRANCISCO, April 12.—Cornellus Vanderbilt Whitney, son of Harry Payne Whitney, millionaire, was directed in a subpoena issued today by Judge Walter Perry Johnson to answer in deposition on May 2, the million dollar heart balm suit filed here by Miss Evan Burrows Fontaine, Broadway beauty and dancer. Whitney, as president of the Metals Exploration Co. has offices here and lives in Burlingame. In suing for breach of promise, Miss Fontaine alleged Whitney almost daily from April 1, 1919 to October 28, 1920, promised to wed her but failed to do so. A suit filed in Amsterdam, N.Y., was dismissed. WOOD'S SON QUITS WASHINGTON, April 12.—President Coolidge has accepted the resignation from the army of Lieut. Osborne C. Wood, son of Governor General Leonard Wood of the Philippines, the war department announced today. Wood is reputed to have made nearly $1,000,000 in stock market operations while serving with his father in Manila. He is now traveling in Europe. 2 DIE IN QUARREL SALT LAKE CITY, April 12.—A quarrel over a payday gambling game, resulted in the death of Proteencia Mora, 23, and the probable fatal wounding of Adrian Elizonda at Dividend, according to a telephone report received here today. Many of those who put in bids got bargains which they are unlikely to equal in many a long day. Besides a truck load of small things there was a quantity of furniture, beds, etc. The auction is for the benefit of the handsome drinking fountain to be erected by the Lions in City park. It appeared during the afternoon that several hundred dollars might be realized from the auction. ALLEGED "BADGE BANDIT" SOUGHT LOS ANGELES, April 12.—Harry Dunlop, alleged "badge bandit" and terror of S.C. officers for having committed scores of alleged outrageous attacks upon women and charged with at least one murder, is believed to have returned to his old haunts here and attacked Miss Fontaine LaRue, 19, film actress, found unconscious late just night near her home in Van Ness-ave., according to police. When she recovered her senses, she is said to have identified a photograph of Dunlap as her assailant. PREDICTS DEFICIT WITH MELLON PLAN WASHINGTON, April 12.—Federal taxes will be slashed $434,720,000 next year, creating a treasury deficit of $50,389,444 under the tax revision bill carrying the Mellon rates and adopted by the senate financing committee. Senator Smoot, Republican of Utar chairman reported to the senate today. There is only $11,550,000 difference between the tax cut of the senate bill and the Longworth compromise bill adopted by the house. FALLS TO DEATH LOS ANGELES, April 12.—While her niece lay sleeping in an adjoining room, Mrs. Serinda G. Seegmiller, 39, said to be a member of a prominent Salt Lake City family, walked to the roof of a five-story apartment house in California-st. early today and either fell or jumped to her death in the street below, according to the police. Mrs. Seegmiller is said to have been despondent over the death of her husband a few months ago.