oc-plain-dealer 1924-04-23

UNITED THEATRE 306 LAST CENTER STREET WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY A LOVELY GIRL—A FOGGY NIGHT—IN A LONELY INN —THE SHARP CRACK OF A PISTOL SHOT!—SEE THE LOVE TRAP WITH BRYANT WASHBURN AND MABEL FORREST A Sweeping Drama of Mystery, Thrills, Suspense and Love ALSO Sid Smith in "Some Nurse" Current News "The Love Trap" Opens Tonight EXPECT BRITISH TO WIN RELATIONSHIP PHILADELPHIA, April 23. spite of the loss of W.S. Brittain, a young man capable of stepping a half mile in the exceeding hasty time of one minute 55 seconds, athletic sharps today will disposed to view with alarm scheduled attempt of Cambridge university to beat Pennsylvania State Georgetown and the world record for two miles at the University of Penn, relay carnival Saturn. It was the general that that British can and will run so closely to the record that only a microtiter will gauge the difference. Bristowe's attack of museo rheumatism has proved somewhat of a tactical kick behind the English, yet they have murdered a substitute in St. John who may run within several hours on Bristowe's best tinder. Therefore, Cambridge is still no longer serious. The team, as at present contested, is made up of Lowe, who has done 1:55 3-5 on the other side; Marshall and Orchard, pair of 1:58 half-milers, and Starr, a 2-minute man. If they run no better than their records, the British will come home in 7:25, almost four second behind the record. But none expects them to merely equal performance in England. The comparatively lighter air this country usually adds from 8 yards to the speed of each visiting half-miler. If it does in this case, Cambridge may set all calculations and lead both Georgetown and the championship Penn State team, regarded as the greatest relay combination that ever stepped on cinder. QUOITS CLUB TO NEW LOCATION The Horseshoe club of Orange organized 18 years ago, with fluctuating membership of retired "boys," moved yesterday from the corner of North Glassell and More-Ave to make way for the $11 million club. The startling mystery drama, "The Love Trap," featuring Bryant Washburn and Mable Forrest, will be at the United tonight and tomorrow, and patrons are promised action, thrills, humor, love and danger. Washburn is the clean cut type of young American who pleases not only by his ability but by personality, while Mable Forrest is one of the most captivating of the newer screen favorites. They head a well balanced cast consisting of Wheeler Gatmah, Kate Leaster, Mable Trunnelle and little Billie Lord. PLAN INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE HERE The proposed industrial conference under the auspices of the State Real Estate Ass'n, which was indefinitely postponed owing to the foot and mouth epidemic, will be held as soon as quarantine regulations will permit. President Henry P. Parlour of Long Beach declared in a communication read by Secretary J. L. Swarthout at today's luncheon of Anaheim Realtors at the Cherry Blossom. Swarthout also read a letter from Secretary George W. Reid of the C. of C., inviting realtors to attend tomorrow night's meeting of the directors to attend tomorrow night's meeting of the directors when the industrial expansion program of the Greater Los Angeles Ass'n will be outlined by Angelenos. The board voted to urge its members to attend. Consolidation was announced of the office of assistant with that of the Orange-co Credit Ass'n. MILTON SILLS IN "LADY OF QUALITY" "A Lady of Quality," super Jewel production which comes to the United theatre Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, has Milton Sills, well-known star, supporting Virginia Valli in Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic of the Days of... The board voted to urge its members to attend. Consolidation was announced of the office of assistant with that of the Orange-co Credit Aven. MILTON SILLS IN "LADY OF QUALITY" "A Lady of Quality," super Jewel production which comes to the United theatre Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, has Milton Sills, well-known star, supporting Virginia Valli in Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic of the days of the "Good Queen Anne." Directed by Hobert Henely, this production is hailed by the best critics as the wonder picture of 1923. The rich romance of the times is pictured with strict fidelity to this novel which has charmed millions of readers. "RAZZLE DAZZLE" GOOD MUSIC SHOW Paul Stanhope has selected as his second visit a new musical comedy, "Hazzle Dazzle." He plays the Irish comedian and keeps you laughing all the time. Helen LeCain sings new songs. There are also six baby dolls that sing catchy songs and dance. It is one of the brightest and merriest shows and will be at the United theatre Thursday night. A pencil at one end and a pen at the other, is a combination that will save pocket space. CONFINE BRANCH BANKS TO CITIES WASHINGTON, April 23. National banks will be prohibited from engaging in state or country-wide branch banks under legislation approved this afternoon by the house banking and currency committee. The committee's recommendation will grant branch banking privileges to national banks within cities in which they are located, provided state laws permit state banks and trust companies to establish branches. AT THE VALENCIA J. A. Ellis, A. H. Olsen, W. A. Harris, K. A. McComber, and J. A. Ludwig, Los Angeles; C. W. Allen, and C. E. Allen, Rockford, Ill. Leo Schwartz, San Francisco; and Roy H. Murey, Santa Marin UNITED THEATRE Thursday Prices 10c, 25c, 35c 7 AND 9:15 P.M. Paul Stanhope Company of Musical Fun Distributors in RAZZLE DAZZLE NEW SONGS AND DANCES PECT BRITISH TO WIN RELAYS HILADELPHIA, April 23.—In of the loss of W.W. Bristowe, long man capable of stepping of mile in the exceedingly time of one minute 55 sec. athletic sharps today were used to view with alarm the led attempt of Cambridge city to beat Pennsylvania Georgetown and the world's for two miles at the Univ. relay carnival Saturday, as the general that that the can and will run so close record that only a micrometer gauge the difference. Bristowe's attack of muscular atheletic kick behind the ear English, yet they have used a substitute in Starr, may run within several seconds Bristowe's best time. More, Cambridge is still dan-team, as at present constituents made up of Lowe, who one 1:55 3-5 on the other Marshall and Orchard, a one 1:58 half-milers, and a 2-minute man. They run no better than their, the British will come a 7:25, almost four seconds the record. But none ex-emem to merely equal the chance in England. comparatively lighter air of country usually adds from 5 yards to the speed of each half-miler. If it does so case, Cambridge may up-calculations and lead home georgetown and the cham-pion Penn State team, regard-the greatest relay combina-t ever stepped on clinders. ITS CLUB TO NEW LOCATION Horseshoe club of Orange, died 18 years ago, with a long membership of retired moved yesterday from the of North Glassell and Ma-to make way for the $125.- SARGUM PROUTINGS Went to see "The Sea Hawk" at the California and was not disappointed. This is one big picture that comes up to what has been said about it. Milton Sills as The Sea Hawk is all that the character could portray. Eold Bennett has a very difficult part and while she gets all out of the part that could be expected, the play is not a vehicle to promote the feminine lead. The supporting cast is wonderfully strong. All in all the acting is faultless. The story deals in the pages of history when might was right and pirates infested the sea. The sport of the day was fighting, fighting to the death. The biff bully was the hero and the strong man was the idol. The woman folk were flowers of which many pretty things were said. Honor was the one word that constituted a man's greatness and honor was not defined as it is today, it means much more in those old days. To accuse a man of any weakness was to insult his honor and that meant a fight, a duel. Out of the people of that time the author took his characters and fashioned them into a very gripping story: a story of great wrongs, unbearable hardships, the terrible life of the galley slave, piracy and the wonderful deeds of wonderful men. All through it is the powerful tonic of the sea. The mystery of the sea creeps into the story all the way. The solemn galley, like some monster bird, creeps out of the sheltered pocks of the mainland and swoops down on some unsuspecting slip and there are the deck fights, hand to hand, and the mystery of the old sea thrills you with its horror. The Sea Hawk is not a restful picture. It is not a picture to send COOLIDGE SPEECH WARMS ENGLAND LONDON, April 23.—President Coolidge's speech, especially his plea for the Dawes reparations plan and general disarmament, was warmly welcomed in England. It was admitted in official circles that Premier Ramsay MacDonald is prepared to support any disarmament movement the United States may make. Some newspapers intimated that the speech might be regarded as a warning to France not to attempt to wreck the Dawes plan or any future attempt to bring about a disarmament conference. In this connection the Daily News said: "President Coolidge's announcement of his readiness to call another conference to consider disarmament and to codify international law is of the highest importance. It may safely be said that if any serious attempt is made by the French government to torpedo this new peace effort with all its hopeful consequences implied in the good news from America, the isolation of France will be final and complete." Premier MacDonald has been anxious for a definite statement that the United States supports the Dawes plan. He has felt ever since the plan was published that a statement of its support by America would aid in bringing France into line. Premier MacDonald feels, with President Coolidge, that the reparations problem which has disturbed Europe for so many years must be settled first. Newspapers give conspicuous first page display to the speech. The Manchester Guardian, the chief liberal newspaper outside of London, commented: "So long as France remains nervous about the security of her eastern frontier, diplomacy will continue because there will be armaments everywhere in Europe." MITS CLUB TO NEW LOCATION Horseshoe club of Orange, aged 18 years ago, with a long membership of retired men moved yesterday from the North Glassell and Maistre to be erected on the Harry Z. Adams club grounds also was used for croquet and has been one of countless friendly and many a noteworthy player has exhibited his talent at the spot. The club is regenerated with Ross Evans,nt, and Levi Secrest,nt. NATIONAL BALLOON ACES OFF TODAY ANTONIO, Tex., April 23. Southerly winds and a moderate temperature today greeted men entrants in the national balloon race that from Kelly Field at 4 this afternoon. Attributions, Captain E. H. Honnerven, veteran aeronaut of Kan-er, said, were perfect for breaking ballooning. The temperature, he pointed would enable the baloonists to make a huge bag with a amount of hydrogen than temperature were much higher. F C.s MAY ENTER Ellm may enter a K. of C. in the six-team county planned to start Sunday. Manager Billy Knott of the teams team, finding some of talent had been raided by ana league teams, threat- give up the ghost, Law-duckenthaler came thru offer that the Caseys in the responsibility. The being considered today. WAGE INCREASE AGO, April 23. England firemen of western as went into conference broad executives today on or increase of wages. Relations are expected to weeks. OF SCHOOLS THLETIC EVENTS Hammond of Santa Ana cool, and Glenn Lewis, and summer of Fullerton high decided yesterday to call inter-county athletic tour-in Orange-co. TAGging All Bases Home runs were wafted out of the park in vain by Rogers Hornsby, the Cardinals losing the decision to the Pirates, 10 to 7. Five thumbed fielding by Rice and Ruel enabled the Yanks to come from behind and beat the senators 6 to 3. Carl Maya again brought the Reds in front, gaining a 3 to 2 verdict over the Cubs. Sherry Smith, not only left-handed the White Sox with some degree of success, but drove in the run that gave the Indians a 7 to 6 victory in the tenth. Behind the natty pitching of Earl Whitehill, the Tigers swept thru the entire series with the Brown's by winning the final, 8 to 4. SENATE PASSES INSURANCE BONUS BILL FOR VETS (Continued from Page One) part of the bill preventing the beneficiaries under the war risk insurance act of deceased veterans from sharing in the adjusted compensation was adopted 41 to 37. The first amendment was a proposal by Senator Smith of South Carolina to fix at two per cent the interest rate to be charged by banks in loaning veterans money on government insurance policies. The amendment was defeated 41 to 58 the Senate accepting the terrible life of the galley slave, piracy and the wonderful deeds of wonderful men. All through it is the powerful tonic of the sea. The mystery of the sea creeps into the story all the way. The solemn gallery, like some monster bird, creeps out of the sheltered nooks of the mainland and swoops down on some unsuspecting slip and there are the deck flights, hand to hand, and the mystery of the old sea thrills you with its horror. The Sea Hawk is not a restful picture. It is not a picture to send you to bed with pleasant dreams. It thrills you. It awakens you to the fact that it is not such a long step from man to beast. It fills you with wonder at the hollowness of custom, man made laws, some of which are far more brutal than the animals of the forest exact. The Annaheimer that failed to see this wonder of the screen, missed a treat, a thought tonic that would bring to mind much that otherwise would never have developed. This picture would not be good as a steady diet but for the one time it is wonderful. NOT RESPONSIVE TO FRENCH PLAN WASHINGTON, April 23.—Administration officials and congressional leaders today throw cold water over semi-official suggestions from France that Germany be compelled to pay the $4,000,-000,000 French war debt to the United States in connection with the reparations settlement. Such a proposal was regarded as inimical to speedy and amenable settlement of the inter-allied debt problems, and as imposing upon Germany a financial burden that might result in the absolute collapse of the reich. Voicing the opinion of the American debt funding commission, of which he is a member, Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, used emphatic language in dismissing it. "The commission cannot force allied nations to pay their debts to us, but we will request that each nation deal with us separately regarding debt settlements." Smoot said. He declared he knew no intention of President Coolidge to put off discussion of inter-allied debts until after the election this year, as indicated by the semi-official French newspaper Temps. FOR "HOME CONSUMPTION" PARIS, April 23.—The French foreign office today took the view that President Coolidge's speech was a political campaign document for "home consumption." Foreign office officials sold the speech. SENATOR WHEN GETS CLEAN WASHINGTON, April 23. Burton K. Wheeler won round today in the senate vestigation of his "fitner office," resulting from in Montana. Wheeler was given a "of health" by L. V. Bea-Los Angeles, attorney for Campbell, on all charges in the indictment. Beauilier flatly denied Wheeler ever had re-Campbell on oil leases or ment permits. SALT CREEK DE TEAPOT DOMINE WASHINGTON, April tween 60 and 70 per cent pot Dome is subject to be wells in the adjacency Creek field, James O. Lee suitling petroleum engineered sa, Okla., told the senai lands committee today. DANIELS' POLICE WASHINGTON, April policy of Josephus Daniel respect to the navy's oll was "to keep as much o' ground as possible," Coor-H. A. Stuart, who was off of reserves, when Dan secretary of the navy, sa in a letter to Senator Wall of Mont. HAMON WIDOW SUBPOUNTY CHICAGO, April 23 Georgia Hamon Rohrer, Jake Hamon, republican Oklahoma, left for War this afternoon in answer poena from the Wheeler heart committee. She will questioned ing conditions said to hieced the nomination of I Harding in Chicago. MORE SINCLAIR BUILT WASHINGTON, April William A. Wallace of No counsel for William B. The former chairman of the w means committee of he can national committee, in tho state public land BONUS BILL FOR VETS (Continued from Page One) part of the bill preventing the beneficiaries under the war risk insurance act of deceased veterans from sharing in the adjusted compensation was adopted #1 to 37. The first amendment was a proposal by Senator Smith of South Carolina to fix at two per cent the interest rate to be charged by banks in loaning veterans money on government insurance policies. The amendment was defeated 41 to 28 the senate accepting the house provision for a rate not higher than 2 per cent more than the prevailing federal reserve rate. An amendment by Senator Wadsworth, Rep. of New York, making the Philippine scouts and members of the Porto-Rico regiment eligible to the bonus was adopted. The senate defeated 43 to 35 an amendment by Senator Brookhart, Rep. of Iowa, authorizing the government rather than banks to make loans at 4½ per cent upon insurance certificates. An amendment to exempt veterans from compound interest on defaulted payment of loans made with the policy as collateral, proposed by Senator Harrison, Dem. of Miss. was adopted. Sore Muscles Tendons—Joints Athletes all over America are using this quick acting emollient because it does take out the stiffness and soreness in an astonishing short time. Golfers, Baseball players, tennis players, runners and jumpers want instant relief and that's just what they get. Joint-Ease is for bad acting joints whether in foot, ankle, knee, hip, neck, shoulder, elbow, fingers or spine and for that purpose is the fastest selling remedy in America today—a tube for 60 cents at Heyg's Pharmacy and remember when Joint-Ease gets out—promptly. PHILADELPHIA, April 23. Specifically pointing out his reasons for resignation from the Davis cup and Olympic squads, William T. Tilden II, national tennis champion, in letter to Julian S. Myerick, chairman of the Davis cup committee, today expressed his regret that he will be unable to attend the meeting of that body in New York Friday evening. A previous engagement prevents his attending, Tilden's letter says. Assuming in his letter that the meeting was to discuss his resignation, Tilden reviews the cause leading up to his quitting the squad and asserts that "self respect and a desire to maintain the highest standard of international amateur sports leaves no other course of action, but to refuse to play until my amateur status is definitely fixed." Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. FOR “HOME CONSUMPTION” PARIS, April 23.—The French foreign office today took the view that President Coolidge's speech was a political campaign document for "home consumption." Foreign office officials said the speech contained no new points of view regarding America's foreign policies. French newspapers were skeptical in commenting upon President Coolidge's pleas for disarmament and for settlement of the reparations problem upon basis of the Dawes plan. The speech was conspiciously displayed on the first pages of the newspapers. EMBARGOES UPON CAL FIELD PRODUCTS LIFTED (Continued from page one) co., affecting 610 hogs and 160 cattle, were reported. The most serious outbreak was near Long Beach. In the Merced district there were four new flare-ups resulting in 300 cattle and 50 hogs being slaughtered. TILDEN TELLS WHY PHILADELPHIA, April 23. Specifically pointing out his reasons for resignation from the Davis cup and Olympic squads, William T. Tilden II, national tennis champion, in letter to Julian S. Myerick, chairman of the Davis cup committee, today expressed his regret that he will be unable to attend the meeting of that body in New York Friday evening. A previous engagement prevents his attending, Tilden's letter says. Assuming in his letter that the meeting was to discuss his resignation, Tilden reviews the cause leading up to his quitting the squad and asserts that "self respect and a desire to maintain the highest standard of international amateur sports leaves no other course of action, but to refuse to play until my amateur status is definitely fixed." Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this morning in answer to poena from the Wheeler heart committee. She will be questioned ing conditions said to her eeded the nomination of Harding in Chicago. MORE SINCLAIR BUY WASHINGTON, April William A. Wallace of New counsel for William B. The former chairman of the w means committee of the can national committee, in to the senate public lands tee, today told of additional actions of Thomas in Sim stocks. On Jan. 13, 1922, an of Thompson on the Russ Cross mission, bought 45% of Sinclair Cons. stock, umpiration that Thompson director in the company. When Thompson learns this, he exchanged Texas Sulphur stock for the 45% of Sinclair Cons., so his son would not lose money on stock, Wallace said. Wallace denied that an ber of Thompson's familien than Thompson, ever own clair stock. RAGGED STRANGER SOUGHT AS S PORTLAND Ore., April ragged stranger was sought in a city-wide hunt as tha of 15-year-old Martha Grisel. The little girl, who is housekeeper for her sister brother while her mother was found brutally injured her home in South Portland terday. Her head was b w a stove poker. She we ed, gagged and stabbed t h heart with a butcher knife. An "ape man" with loot and dressed in a faded lip is the only clue furnished lice. He was in the vicinity Gratke home yesterday an seen by a neighbor to en home. Belief was expressed by lives that the man had free seen the girl and commi crine at a time when his was alone. Her brother s ter found her body when she turned home from school been struck down as shy washing dishes. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this Wednesday, April 23rd, 1924 VAUDEVILLE--TOMORROW LAST TIMES TODAY A GREAT COMEDY VOD-VIL ROAD SHOW 5 Acts LADIES' SOUVENIR MATINEE TOMORROW ARLINE "THE GYPSY VIOLINIST A Musical Treat" MONOHAN & MONOHAN "HOT TIME MINSTRELS" A Riot of Laughter CUTTNER & HOFFMAN HAROLD TEEN AND LILLUMS In Humanized Cartoons FRED AND VILLA ROYCE "HERE COMES THE BRIDE AND AWAY GOES MY LIBERTY" Fast, Snappy Comedy Dave's International Serenaders In "AN ARTISTIC TREAT" You Have Heard them on the Records, Now See Them in Person ON THE SCREEN— KATHERINE MACDONALD In "THE LONELY ROAD" Theatre Flowers from the Flower Shop DIRECTION WEST COAST THEATRES INC. CALIFORNIA Arch B. Fritz at the Organ TIME Mat. 2:30 Eve. 7 and 9 SENATOR WHEELER AT THE CALIFORNIA "VODE" MATINEES SENATOR WHEELER GETS CLEAN BILL WASHINGTON, April 23.—Sen. Burton K. Wheeler won another round today in the senatorial investigation of his "fitness to hold office," resulting from indictment on Montana. Wheeler was given a "clean bill of health" by L. V. Beaulieu, of Los Angeles, attorney for Gordon Campbell, on all charges contained in the indictment. Beaulieu flatly denied that Wheeler ever had represented Campbell on oil leases or government permits. SALT CREEK DRAINS TEAPOT DOME OIL WASHINGTON, April 23.—Between 60 and 70 per cent of TeaPot Dome is subject to drainage by wells in the adjacent Salt Creek field, James O. Lewis, consulting petroleum engineer of Tulsa, Okla., told the senate public lands committee today. DANIELS' POLICY WASHINGTON, April 23.—The policy of Josephus Daniels, with respect to the navy's oil reserves was "to keep as much oil in the ground as possible," Commander M. A. Stuart, who was in charge of the reserves, when Daniels was secretary of the navy, said today in a letter to Senator Walsh, Dem. of Mont. HAMON WIDOW SUBPOENAED CHICAGO, April 23.—Mrs. Georgia Hamon Rohrer, widow ofake Hamon, republican leader ofklahoma, left for Washington this afternoon in answer to a subpoena from the Wheeler-Brookart committee. She will be questioned regarding conditions said to have preceded the nomination of Presidentarding in Chicago. MORE SINCLAIR BUYING WASHINGTON, April 23.—William A. Wallace of New York, counsel for William B. Thompson, former chairman of the ways and means committee of the Republican national committee, in a letter to the senate public lands committee. AT THE CALIFORNIA Katherine MacDonald in The Lonely Road. COOLIDGE WALKS AWAY FROM HIRAM PITTSBURG, April 23.—Unofficial, but almost complete reports from 4,000 of the commonwealth's 8,119 district this afternoon showed approximately 380,000 votes for Ralph B. Strassburger and 140,000 for Governor Pinchot in their fight for delegate at large to the Republican national convention. TRENTON, N. J., April 23.—President Coolidge won a sweeping victory over Senator Hiram Johnson in Tuesday's Republican presidential primary, according to returns today from over 2000 of the state's 2500 election districts. Johnson apparently failed to win a single one of the state's 31 delegates. With only 419 districts to be heard from the vote was: Coolidge 90,274; Johnson 10,487. WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT! HARRISBURG, Pa., April 23.—Many theatre parties are scheduled for the California theatre Thursday afternoon, a vogue which is gaining in popularity every week. The beautiful souvenirs given the ladies and the excellent vaudeville have met with such praise and response that the management has doubled its efforts to make the programs the very best in So. Calif. Tomorrow's bill has such well known celebrities as Dave's International Serenaders in "An Artistic Treat." In presenting this musical novelty, Dave's Serenaders establishes a precedent, inasmuch as all the people are from Hawaiian Island and sing those enchanting melodies and they play those dreamy waltzes as only natives can. Harold Teen and Lillums in "Humanizing Cartoons," the sheik and sheba of cartoon fame, whose funny anties you have enjoyed in the daily newspapers, are now in vaudeville. This clever and youthful pair romp through a skit by Carl Ed. that is even funnier than the cartoons. Monahan and Monahan in "Hot Time Minstrels" have some excellent comedy in songs and conversation that will be offered. Both are graduates from various minstrel shows and now ply their trade in vaudeville, where they are always welcome. Arline, the "Gypsy Violinist," offers a beautiful musical program of artistic numbers. This act will please everyone as it has that individuality in scenery and musical presentations that hits the right tempo. Fred and Villa Royce present a comedy singing and talking skit, entitled "Here Comes the Bride, and Away Goes My Liberty." This is a fast, snappy line of chatter, cleverly put over by a pair of real artists. MOTHER HELD ASSON TAKES POISON UKIAH, April 23—Mysterious circumstances surrounding three violent deaths in the family of MORE SINCLAIR BUYING WASHINGTON, April 23—William A. Wallace of New York, counsel for William B. Thompson, former chairman of the ways and means committee of the Republican national committee, in a letter to the senate public lands committee, today told of additional transactions of Thomas in Sinclair oilocks. On Jan. 13, 1922, an associate of Thompson on the Russian Red Cross mission, bought 450 shares of Sinclair Cons. stock, under the impression that Thompson was a director in the company. When Thompson learned of his, he exchanged Texas Gulf sulphur stock for the 450 shares of Sinclair Cons., so his associate would not lose money on the oilock, Wallace said. Wallace denied that any member of Thompson's family, other than Thompson, ever owned Sinclair stock. AGGED STRANGER SOUGHT AS SLAYER PORTLAND Ore., April 23.—Aaggered stranger was sought today in a city-wide hunt as the slayer 15-year-old Martha Granke. The little girl, who acted as housekeeper for her sister and mother while her mother worked, was found brutally murdered in her home in South Portland yesterday. Her head was battered with a stove poker. She was choked, gagged and stabbed thru the heart with a butcher knife. An "ape man" with long hair had dressed in a faded light suit the only else furnished to poise. He was in the vicinity of the maltake home yesterday and was en by a neighbor to enter the home. Belief was expressed by detections that the man had frequently at the girl and committed the crime at a time when his victim was alone. Her brother and sister found her body when they returned home from school. She had been struck down as she was washing dishes. TRENTON, N. J., April 23.—President Coolidge won a sweeping victory over Senator Hiram Johnson in Tuesday's Republican presidential primary, according to returns today from over 2000 of the state's 2500 election districts. Johnson apparently failed to win a single one of the state's 31 delegates. With only 419 districts to be heard from the vote was: Coolidge 90,274; Johnson 10,487. WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT? HARRISBURG, Pa., April 23.—The vote at yesterday's primaries 'does not represent the conscience and heart of Pennsylvania." With this epigram Governor Gifford Pinchot today virtually acknowledged defeat in his fight yesterday with Ralph Beaver Strassburger Norristown publisher, for delegate-at-large to the Republican nationad convention. PINCHOT SNOWED UNDER PITTSBURGH, April 23.—Sweeping far ahead of Governor Gifford Pinchot in his fight for delegate-at-large to the Republican national convention, Ralph Beaver Strassburger Norristown publisher, apparently was leading the state executive by more than 200,000 votes in the state primary of yesterday, first returns indicated today. Early returns today indicated Strassburger would carry Adams, Allegheny, Berks, Delaware, Elk, Erie, Lebanon, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties. ENDOISEMENT OF COOLIDGE WASHINGTON, April 23.—Senator George Wharton Pepper and Rep. William Vare of Pennsylvania joined today in declaring that the defeat of Governor Pinchot in his campaign for election as a delegate to the Republican national convention was chiefly an endorsement of the Coolidge administration. AID FIRE CONTROL WASHINGTON, April 23.—The house this afternoon passed a bill appropriating $2,700,000 for government co-operation with state, city and private timber owners in fire control and for reforestation of burnedand cut timber lands. The money will be expended on a 50-50 basis with timber owners. Plain Dealer produce results. Classified Ads pro-try this medium. MOTHER HELD AS SON TAKES POISON UNIAH, April 23—Mysterious circumstances surrounding three violent deaths in the family of Mrs. Anna G. Matson, 65, were being investigated by Meudocine co authorities today while the gray haired pioneer woman was held in the county jail following the death of her son, John Matson, 24. Young Matson was found in a field near his home apparently a victim of poison. A poison vial was found in his pocket. Nearby was a stick of wood on which he had whittled the words 'Good bye.' It was apparently a case of suicide. Deputy sheriffs, however, declared that mother and son had a violent quarrel shortly before the body was found. They said that they were never satisfied with their investigation of the shooting of another son, Walter, a few years ago nor with the explanation of the death of the father several years ago. SUES FOR $26,500 W. C. Steffens, 842 North Parton-st, Santa Ana, and Charles U. Paxton of Anaheim, owner of a west Orange ranch, were engaged today before Superior Judge R. Y. Williams over a claim for $26,500. Steffeng alleges Paxton agreed to exchange property and then failed to go through with the denier Both principals and A. E. Harrove, Anaheim real estate dealer, who acted as agent in the alleged transaction, were in court today to testify. WARRING FACTIONS IN HONDURAS MEET WASHINGTON, April 23.—The warring factions which have kept Honduras in a revolutionary state for months were brat together in a peace conference today aboard the U.S.S. Milwaukee, according to a report from Sumner Welles. President Coolidge's personal mediator.