oc-plain-dealer 1924-04-14

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 $8 year in No. Orange-co. WOMAN BREAKS New County Ordinance Passed BAN AGAINST INDIVIDUALS PLANNED Report Today Seven More Areas Have Been Infected Restrictions May be Even More Drastic WASHINGTON, April 14. Even more drastic restrictions of immigration than is proposed in either the Reed or Johnson bills now pending in congress, was decided upon today by a conference of Republican senators called to determine party policy. A majority of the 41 senators attending the conference voted in favor of a bill that would limit immigration to one per cent quotas, based upon the census of 1810. The Reed bill proposed two per cent on the 1920 census and the Johnson bill two per cent on the 1890 census. GIRL VICTIM OF BRUTAL ATTACK James Wilson, 46, Removed to Orange-co. Jail For Safe-Keeping THAW DECING Little Lillian Holmes, daughter of G. E. Holmes of We PLANNED Report Today SevenMore Areas Have Been Infected The ban against fruit and vegetables fixed in the existing regulations prepared by Dr. W. Bieland Mitchell, county health officer, will be declared off if a new quarantine ordinance is passed to be presented to the supervisors for passage tomorrow by A. A. Brock, county horticultural commissioner. Brock, explaining his move, today said that fruit and vegetables were not likely to be contaminated. Anyhow, cooking destroyed any germs. In the case of meat, cooking had the same effect, and meats were rigidly inspected by federal officers before being sold. Ninety per cent of the infections in the spread of the disease were due to people who could not restrain their curiosity to look at the suffering beasts. Brock averred. Consequently the new quarantine regulations will be aimed against individuals. The public in view of the $60,000,000 or so which it cost the states of Minnesota, Illinois, etc., years ago to stamp out the disease, shouldn’t object to being restrained temporarily, said Brock. Eight new cases of infection, all of them in counties already affected, were reported today. SMALL OUTTREAK LOS ANGELES, April 14.—With but one small outbreak of the hoof and mouth disease reported in Los Angeles-co in 24 hours, state officials were of the opinion today the crisis had been passed and that the complete eradication of the disease is but a matter of days. With all infected animals described and the areas in which the disease was discovered in closequarantine, officials declared any new outbreaks would be the result of carelessness on the part of the public in failing to abide by quarantine regulations. The only new outbreak reported was discovered in a herd of nine cows near Downey. The cattle were on a small ranch and some distance from other stock farms and no spread of the scourge from that point was expected. SEVEN NEW INFECTIONS SACRAMENTO, April 14.—Seven new infections were reported today in the foot and mouth disease situation as follows: Stainlaus—Two herds, 221 annies THAW BEGINS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM PHILADELPHIA, April 14.—Dr. Charles K. Mills, a noted specialist in mental disease, was the only witness to testify this afternoon in the trial of Thaw’s sanity plea. Dr. Mills made the declaration that he believed Thaw to be game. Court adjourned to 10 a.m. tomorrow. PHILADELPHIA, April 13.—After over 14 years of life in insurance anylume, broken only by a two year interude of liberty and periodic “vagations” at the home of his mother, Harry K. Thaw, 53, layer of Stanford White and now a millionaire, today began his second fight for freedom before a judge and jury in common pleas court No. 5. Thaw’s counsel divulged Thaw’s answer to Evelyn Nesbit’s petition that she be permitted to appear in behalf of her son as a party defendant opposing release. Thaw’s answer opposed the petition on the ground that Russell W. Thaw is now a party to the proceedings, that the statute under which he is proceeding provides that he shall be respondent and they are properly before the court. That contends he has recovered his sanity and specialists chosen by counsel will testify that he is fitted for release from the Pennsylvania hospital for mental and nervous diseases, and qualified to assume control of his estate, estimated at from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Opposition to Thaw’s release ATTACK James Wilson, 46, Removed to Orange-co. Jail For Safe-Keeping Little Lillian Holmes, daughter of G. B. Holmes of West Center-st, and niece of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Davis of the Davison rooming house, 220 No. Philadelphia phla-st; was attacked and ravished by James Wilson, 46, living in the rear of 218 No. Philadelphia st. Saturday evening shortly after nightfall, according to information in the hands of police. Wilson was picked up Saturday night by local police department and transferred to Santa Ana prevent possible lynching. According to Davis, the crime was committed in the rear of the Davis apartment, where the girl was seized by Wilson when she stepped out of the house. The girl is said to have been so frightened that she was unable to make any outcry, but as soon as she was able to free herself from the man’s clutches came into house a nervous wreck, and to Mrs. Davis what had happened. The police were notified and D.J.W. Truxaw was summoned attend the girl. Mr. Davis was downtown, but came home later after the police had captured Wilson, and notified the father of the girl. Threats of violence led the men to remove the man to Santa Ana. SEASONAL TOTAL AT 9-INCH MARK Anaheim’s rainfall today is heavy around the nine-inch mark for the season. Up to 8 a.m., m., of an inch had fallen since last storm began in the early hours of the morning. This brings the season’s total 8.95 against last year at bdate, according to the gauge of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Assn. Including the precipitation 9:30 o’clock 1.60 inches has fallen in April. Growers have not so far irrigate since the storm ending March 26, which brought 1.59 inches to the city. The temperature is believed to be low enough so that rain will mean snow in the San Bernardino mountains. Already Big Bear valley the snow is plowed several feet deep. The Nebelung ranch report 17 at 9 o’clock. The Torba Linda Citrus An SEVEN NEW INFECTIONS SACRAMENTO, April 14. Seven new infections were reported today in the foot and mouth disease situation as follows: Stainlaus—Two herds, 221 animals. Merced—Three herds, 129 animals. Los Angeles—One herd. Oakland—New outbreak at Pinnacle, one herd. The poll of legislators on the proposed $2,000,000 deficiency appropriation to reimburse California bankers financing the fight against the foot and mouth disease, according to a checkup at the governor's office today, stood: Senate—For deficiency, 24; against or doubtful, 2; unheard from, 14. Assembly—For deficiency, 37; against or doubtful, 1; unheard from, 42. To assure passage of the deficiency bill it is felt a two-thirds majority of pledged votes should be had as many of the lawmakers most stand for re-election and may not be returned to their seats. SHOULD AID BOYS, SPEAKER ASSERTS Rotary and other clubs interested in boys' work should study the various programs designed to develop character and strengthen those found worthy of it. This message was brought to Rotarians today at their weekly luncheon in the Elks' club by Bob Cromm, secretary of the Rotary Y. M.C.A. Gossner, claimed that the changes in civilization the past few years, due to the progress of science etc., must be met, and boys' work programs adapted to the needs to be met. Oscar Heying and Leonard Evans were the chairmen of the day, the former presiding. The attendance was large, including Rotarians from Long Beach Santa Ana, Orange and Fullerton. We can send your order by letter or wire anywhere. Members of The F.T.D. The Flower Shop, 119 North Los Angeles St. W. Thaw is now a party to the proceedings, that the statute under which he is proceeding provides that he shall be responsible and they are properly before the court. That contends he has recovered his sanity and specialists chosen by counsel will testify that he is fitted for release from the Pennsylvania hospital for mental and nervous diseases, and qualified to assume control of his estate, estimated at from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Opposition to Thaw's release has developed from two of the trustees of the Thaw estate—Howard Irish and Dr. Walter Riddle, both of Pittsburgh. The third trustee is Mrs. Mary Coeley Thaw, Harry's aged mother, who sustains him in his sanity plan. Allenitie who carried Thaw in behalf of the trustees have, according to Arthur G. Dickson, counsel for the trustees, found him to be still mentally deficient and will so testify. Every effort will be made to avoid renationalism, according to former Judge M. Patterson, who with two assistants, will plead Thaw's case. Nevertheless, this is expected to develop when Evelyn Nesbit. Thaw's divorced wife, takes the stand during the next few days. Her petition to array herself on the side of the opposition is not expected to be opposed by Attorney Patterson. If she takes the stand, there is likelihood that the legitimacy of her son, Russell William Thaw, will be attacked. She petitioned permission to take part in the trial in his behalf. According to counsel for Thaw, it was proved in 1915 at the divorce trial that the boy was born in Pittsburg, Germany, in 1918 while Thaw was confined to Mattewan Asylum for the criminal insane. Thaw will take the stand in his own behalf and it is believed he will recite the affair on Madison Square Roof Garden in June. 1906, which resulted in the death of Standford White and his subsequent acquittal of murder on the grounds of insanity. Say it with Floreas this Easter. We can send your order by letter or wire anywhere. Members of The F.T.D. The Flower Shop, 119 North Los Angeles St. Including the presplitation at 9:30 o'clock 1.60 inches has been far in April. Growers have not had to irrigate since the stop ending March 26, which brouls 1.59 inches to the city. The temperature is believed to be low enough so that rain hath will mean snow in the San Bernardino mountains. Already Big Bear valley the snow is plow several feet deep. The Nepelung ranch report at 17 at 9 o'clock. The Yorba Linda Citrus Association reported at 03 at 8, making 9.44 the season, against 7.60 last year at this date. The Placentia Orange Grove of Follicton measured .21, making 9.47 for the season. D. A. R. PRESIDENT IN PLEA FOR LAW WASHINGTON, April 14. An address at the opening of the 33rd continental congress of the D.A.R.Mrs. thony Wayne Cook president general appealed for law observance and faith in government pointing to recent "grave breach of trust" among public officials suggested that the national society demands an appraisal of our integrity. SPEEDING AUTO INJURES TV LOS ANGELES, April 14. Large auto driven at a high speed "sidewiped" a small machine and overturned it on Venice highway early today, severely injuring two women. Two women were hurt by Sarah Madell and Mrs. Raoy Berg. Deputy sheriff later started a hunt for the other machine, which did not stop after the accident. HIT WITH PLANE SAN FRANCISCO, April 1 When a gust of wind blew a ha plank off a scaffold here today struck Rena MePhale, 22,b keeper who was on her way work. She was rushed to a pilot, where physicians said could not live. Easter Lilies have arrived; dredges for your selection; Flower Shop, 119 North Los Angeles St. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY lain Deale LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY 'Anaheim, California, Monday, April 14, 1924 EAKS DOWN UNDE Passed Tomorrow Will Lift Ban on VICTIM BRUTAL ATTACK Wilson, 46, Red to Orange-co. Jail or Safe-Keeping Lillian Holmes, 12, of G. E. Holmes of West Destroyers to Help Round-Globe Fliers WASHINGTON, April 14. The army round-the-world fliers, now at Seward, Alaska, are to be aided by a flotilla of destroyers stationed at stragetic points along the route, under orders issued today by Secretary of the Navy Wilbur. Two destroyers with gasoline supplies were detailed to the Kurile Islands; other vessels were ordered to patrol the passage across the Yellow Sea from Kagoshima down to Shanghai and thence to Calcutta, and four destroyers were detailed to assist in the passage across the North Atlantic. HEAVY VOTING AT TODAY'S ELECTION Claim Metcalf, Slaback, Hasson and Knipe Have Lead of 4 to 3 BULLETIN Before 3 o'clock today more THE OF THE ANAHEIM THE PLAIN DE Results of Read carefully the and keep to check signal Take your watch, record 20 second signals and re who are elected. In order to attract whistle will give 10 sho period of 5 seconds bet Then a rest period give you time to prepare who is elected for coun will be given last. E. H. Metcalf—6 w 5 seconds rest between minutes between the sig E. E. Knipe—5 w seconds between each b COOLIDGE TO FIGHT BACK AT DEMOS WASHINGTON, April 14.—The policy of passive silence and non-resistance in the face of Democratic attacks on cabinet officers and the administration generally which the administration has observed since the "scandal era" in Washington began several months ago, was tossed into the discard today. It was decided at the White House that henceforth spirited defense will be made in the senate to any and all attacks made against government officials. The main features of the administration's program of "fighting back" were agreed upon today at an hour's conference between President Coolidge, Secretary of the Treasury Mellon, latex cabinet officer to be shelled, and Senator James E. Watson, Republican of Indiana, who will act as chief spokesman in the senate (Continued on Page Two) SIX DISTRICTS TO DATE 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 37 out of the 61 or 60 per cent of the total homes in this district. Now read the report about the 24 homes or the 40 per cent which the Plain Dealer does not enter: 12 do not take any paper. 5 receive the Bulletin. 7 are vacant. The following diagram shows every home number in this district ELECTION Claim Metcalf, Slaback, Hasson and Knipe Have Lead of 4 to 3 BULLETIN Before 3 o'clock today more than 50 per cent of the total vote had been cast in the city election. Considering the storm during most of the morning, this was regarded as a remarkable showing. The actual figures for the six voting precincts were 1785 out of a total registered vote of 3487. By voting places the vote was: High school, precincts 1 and 11—342. McGraw's garage, Nos. 2 and 5—278. City Hall, Nos. 7 and 8—251. Citron-st school, Nos. 5 and 6—392. Johnston's paint and top shop, Nos. 4 and 12—262. Gibbs Lumber Co., Nos. 9 and 10—265. Congratulated on the way the vote was coming out, one worker said: "We're getting it out." Where necessary, cars were sent after tardy voters, while the telephones were kept warm. As predicted, heavy voting marked today's municipal election. It was believed probable that by the time the polls close at 7 p.m. 75 percent of the nearly 3500 registered vote will have been cast. This would mean a total in excess of 2600. It might run higher. At noon over 1000 votes had been cast and the voting was much heavier this afternoon. Friends of Metcalf, Knipe, Hasson and Slaback were optimistic. All check ups available showed the four men running at least four to three over the other five cannies (Continued on Page Two) GROWER ASSESTURGEON Maxim Smith, Richfielder, today swore out a warrant the arrest of "Dr." A. Iams, address unknown, said Pierce, supposed to be Francisco, who operated up of his eyes last week showing any results, according Smith, who paid them their work. Williams says Smith complaint, stopped at him asked to examine his told him that if he did Each or these districts is audited of accurate information 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 37 out of the 61 or 60-per cent of the total homes in this district. Now read the report about the 24 homes or the 40 per cent which the Plain Dealer does not enter: 12 do not take any paper. 5 receive the Bulletin. 7 are vacant. The following diagram shows every home number in this district EAST CENTER STREET House Number Vacant 112 Plain Dealer 116 Plain Dealer 118 Plain Dealer 124 Plain Dealer 202 Plain Dealer 206 Plain Dealer 210 Plain Dealer 210½ No Local Paper 214 Bulletin 218 Plain Dealer 220 Plain Dealer 224 NORTH OLIVE STREET House Number 113 Plain Dealer 117 Apt. 1, Vacant 117 Apt. 2, Vacant 117 No Local Paper 117 Apt. 4, Plain Dealer 117 Apt. 5, Vacant Apt. 6, Bulletin 117 Apt. 7, Plain Dealer 117 A.8 No Local Paper 117 A9 No local paper 117 A10 No local paper 117 A.11 No local paper 117 A.12 Plain Dealer 117 A.13 No local paper 117 A.14 Plain Dealer 117 A.15 Plain Dealer 211 No Local Paper 215 Plain Dealer 217 (Up) Plain Dealer 217 (Down) Plain Dealer 221 Vacant 303 Plain Dealer 305 Plain Dealer 307 Plain Dealer 311 No Local Paper 315 (Rear) Plain Dealer 315 (Front) Bulletin 310 Plain Dealer 323 Plain Dealer 325 Plain Dealer 411 Bulletin 415 Plain Dealer 419 Plain Dealer 421 No Local Paper In the 6 districts checked to date there are 204 homes in which the local papers are read—And the Plain Dealer is read by 182 out of the 204 homes or 90 per cent. Number of Plain Dealers taken in 5 districts checked... 182 Number of homes not taking Plain Dealer but taking Bulletin... 22 Total number of homes taking local papers... 204 Anyone interested, of course, can check up on the correctness of the above statements. WATCH THIS SPACE DAILY Maxim Smith, Richfielder, today swore out a warrant the arrest of "Dr." A. Adams, address unknown, and Francisco, who operated at his eyes last week showing any results, acco Smith, who paid them their work. Williams, says Smith complaint, stopped at his asked to examine his eye told him if he did one of his eyes looked at he would be blind. He added he knew of a specialist Pierce, then on his way erate at Riverside, who came him. Pierce called with W little later, and after an old two showed a piece which they alleged had been from his eye. They advo to stay inside, out of the sun, for three days so, then became suspicious swore out the warrant. The men were 30 to old, well dressed, and Pried what looked like thing in surgical exam! Neither exhibited any lie. Sheriff Sam Jernigan asked to be notified in doctors tried to operate u body else. BELIEVE CHILE THREE-HOUR Q BERKELEY, April earthquake of great interest recorded today on the graph of the University of Nila beginning at 8:38 and continued until 11: The distance was believed approximately 6000 miles center of the disturbance. DIES FOR LOVE OF FRIEND'S LOS ANGELES, April cleared to have in Mrs. Stella Caldwell, wife friend, and unable to longer, A. T. White, 21, tempted to end his life Hicks-at by shooting him a revolver. He is said little chance for recovery. PLAIN DEALER CLADS PRODUCE RES IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS KOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1928 823 $2,369,377 1922 675 1,418,045 1921 564 1,353,870 1920 562 879,050 1919 174 464,500 Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with moderate temperature. 27TH YEAR—NO. 192 UNDER GRILLING Ban on Fruit and Vegetables THE WHISTLE OF THE ANAHEIM LAUNDRY, CO-OPERATING WITH THE PLAIN DEALER WILL TELL YOU THE Results of the City Election THIS EVENING Read carefully the following instructions, cut them out and keep to check signals. Have pencil and paper ready to use. Take your watch, record the number of 10 second signals, or 20 second signals and refer to chart. You will see immediately who are elected. In order to attract your attention the Anaheim Laundry whistle will give 10 short blasts of 5 seconds each with a rest period of 5 seconds between each of the ten blasts. Then a rest period of 3 minutes will occur in order to give you time to prepare to record the signals. Signals telling who is elected for council will be given first. The treasurer will be given last. E. H. Metcalf—6 whistle blasts of 10 seconds each with 5 seconds rest between each blast. There will be a rest of 2 minutes between the signaling of each winner. E. E. Knipe—5 whistle blasts of 10 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. There will be a rest of 2 minutes LOVE AFFAIR MOTIVE FOR MURDER? Vollmer Will Use "Lie Detector" to Grill Confessed Slayer LOS ANGELES, April 14.—Undergoing a terrific grilling at the In order to attract your attention the Anaheim Laundry whistle will give 10 short blasts of 5 seconds each with a rest period of 5 seconds between each of the ten blasts. Then a rest period of 3 minutes will occur in order to give you time to prepare to record the signals. Signals telling who is elected for council will be given first. The treasurer will be given last. E. H. Metcalf—6 whistle blasts of 10 seconds each with 5 seconds rest between each blast. There will be a rest of 2 minutes between the signaling of each winner. E. E. Knipe—5 whistle blasts of 10 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. There will be a rest of 2 minutes between the signals of each winner. A. A. Slaback—4 whistle blasts of 10 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. There will be a rest of 2 minutes between the signals of each winner. D. W. Hasson—3 whistle blasts of 10 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. J. H. Cook—2 whistle blasts of 20 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. Wm. Stark—3 whistle blasts of 20 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. J. E. Schumacher—4 whistle blasts of 20 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. Howard Gates—5 whistle blasts of 20 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. Al Pape—6 whistle blasts of 20 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. TREASURER C. A. Boege—7 whistle blasts of 5 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. Herbert Oelke—6 whistle blasts of 5 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. Era Boyd—5 whistle blasts of 5 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. A. Tuna—4 whistle blasts of 5 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. J. L. Adkins—3 whistle blasts of 5 seconds each with 5 seconds between each blast. GROWER ASKS SENATE HAS ARREST OF SURGEONS Maxim Smith, Richfield ranch, today swore out a warrant for one arrest of "Dr." A. J. Williams, address unknown, and "Dr." Derece, supposed to be of San Francisco, who operated upon one of his eyes last week without knowing any results, according to Smith, who paid them $300 for their work. Williams, says Smith in his complaint, stopped at his ranch, asked to examine his eyes, and told him that if he didn't have this book after soon WASHINGTON, April 14. The senate will defer a vote on the exclusion provision of the new immigration bill—which would close America's doors to Japanese and other Orientals—until tomorrow. It was announced from the floor this afternoon by Senator Reed, Republican of Pennsylvania, just prior to a recess. Prolonged debate prevented action this afternoon. WASHINGTON, April 14. So delicate does the administration MURDER? Vollmer Will Use "Lie Detector" to Grill Confessed Slayer LOS ANGELES, April 14. Undergoing a terrific grilling at the hands of District Attorney Asa Keyes while enacting in her apartment the scenes of the murder of Dr. Benjamin Baldwin, Mrs. Margaret Willis, confessed slayer, broke down under the nervous strain this afternoon and for a few minutes halted the progress of the investigation. Suddenly questioned by Keyes as to whether she was sure that Dr. Baldwin was killed on Friday, Mrs. Willis gazed in a startled fashion at the group about her cried out and dashed into the kitchen. It was several minutes before she was calm enough to proceed. In their investigation of the tragedy today the authorities were proceeding along two lines. One was an effort to uncover sufficient evidence to prove that a love affair lies back of the tragedy. The other was a check on Mrs. Willis' story that she shot in self-defense when he attempted to attack her in her home last Friday, that she crammed the body into a trunk, and with the assistance of Bert Webster hurried "the trunk down a canyon near San Fernando." Two methods of breaking down Mrs. Willis' story were put into action. One was a search for clues that would disprove her statements. The other was the use of Police Chief Vollmer's scientific "lie detector." Even a theory that the murder may have been committed by a man or in his presence and with his assistance was considered by the detectives seeking the facts in the case. "Mrs. Willis' story does not ring true," said Chief of Detectives George K Home. "We have some reason to believe the murder was deliberate and premeditated." Detectives pointed to the fact that the trunk in which Mrs. Willis crammed Dr. Baldwin's body after the murder was delivered to her apartment the morning of the slaying, last Friday. The trunk had been in storage at a Hill-st establishment for approximately six months and Mrs. Willis paid a storage fee of $16. Mrs. Willis said she sent for the trunk to transport books and papers from her apartment in West Elmont-st., the scene of the murde Maxim Smith, Richfield ranch, today swore out a warrant for the arrest of "Dr." A. J. Williams, address unknown, and "Dr." Pierce, supposed to be of San Francisco, who operated upon one of his eyes last week without showing any results, according to Smith, who paid them $300 for their work. Williams, says Smith in his complaint, stopped at his ranch, asked to examine his eyes, and told him that he didn't have one of his eyes looked after soon he would be blind. He added that the knew of a specialist, a Dr. Pierce, then on his way to operate at Riverside, who could cure him. Pierce called with Williams a little later, and after an operation the two showed a piece of film which they alleged had been taken from his eye. They advised him to stay inside, out of the glare of the sun, for three days. He did so, then became suspicious and wore out the warrant. The men were 30 to 35 years old, well dressed, and Pierce carried what looked like the real thing in surgical instruments. Neither exhibited any license. Sheriff Sam Jernigan today asked to be notified in case the doctors tried to operate upon anybody else. BELIEVE CHILE HAS THREE-HOUR QUAKE BERKELEY, April 14.—An earthquake of great intensity was recorded today on the self-mapograph of the University of California beginning at 8:38:40 a.m. and continued until 11:08 a.m. The distance was believed to be approximately 6000 miles with the center of the disturbance in Chile. DIES FOR LOVE OF FRIEND'S WIFE LOS ANGELES, April 14.—Declared to have been in love with Mrs. Stella Caldwell, wife of his friend, and unable to stand it longer, A. T. White, 21, today attempted to end his life in South Hicks-at by shooting himself with a revolver. He is said to have little chance for recovery. WASHINGTON, April 14.—The senate will defer a vote on the exclusion provision of the new immigration bill—which would close America's doors to Japanese and other Orientals—until tomorrow. It was announced from the Hour this afternoon by Senator Reed, Republican of Pennsylvania; just prior to a recess. Prolonged debate prevented action this afternoon. WASHINGTON, April 14.—So delicate does the administration consider the proposed Japanese exclusion act, that Senator Lodge, Republican of Mass., chairman of the senate foreign relations committee, forced an executive session this afternoon. Representative Johnson, Republican of Washington, chairman of the house immigration committee, issued a statement charging that Japan was endeavoring to defeat the bill, not because of hurt pride, but because its passage would block her plans to colonize Hawaii. "We have treaties with nations of the world, and these treaties contain 'favored nation clauses', but Japan has something more than any other nation on the face of the globe, in that Japan alone is permitted by an agreement, the terms of which are uncertain—to regulate its emigration to the United States." Moving closer to a vote on the exclusion provision, the senate this afternoon voted down an amendment to the Reed immigration bill which would have in effect, elevated the so-called "gentlemen's agreement" to a treaty status, permitting Japanese immigrants to enter the United States under treaty agreement. The vote was 76 to 2. Detectives pointed to the fact that the trunk in which Mrs. Willis cranched Dr. Baldwin's body after the murder was delivered to her apartment the morning of the slaying, last Friday. The trunk had been in storage at a Hill-st establishment for approximately six months and Mrs. Willis paid a storage fee of $16. Mrs. Willis said she sent for the trunk to transport books and papers from her apartment in West Eleventh-st., the scene of the murder, to her real estate brokerage office in Vermont-ave. On the theory that a love affair might have been the motive for the murder, Mrs. Willis was conducted to where the young and pretty Mrs. Baldwin had been telling officers what she knew of incidents leading up to the shooting. Investigation is proceeding rapidly that Chief of Detectives George Home announced: "This case will be solved and closed in quick order." Mrs. Willis' rather astonishing admission that she loved Bord Webster, 40, held by the police as a material witness, was also considered of importance by the detectives. According to Mrs. Willis, it was Webster who persuaded her to surrender at Central police station early Sunday morning and confess the crime. In their check of the startling confession, detectives were to ask police in Kansas City, East St. Louis and other eastern cities for any information they may have on the slain man's marital affairs. Dr. Baldwn is said to have married an East St. Louis girl whose name is withheld, on March 26. (Continued on Page Two) Election Returns Tonight By Stereopticon Center Street at Los Angeles Plain Dealer Service Plain Dealer also provides returns for California and Uaited剧院s, Jewel Box and Herbert Sass cigar stands.