oc-plain-dealer 1924-06-24

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total for 1909 was 2,623 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 $3 year in No. Orange-co. ENTHUSIASM RE City Considers Installation of PLAN "UNIT" AT COST OF $200,000 Would Not Sever Relations with Edison But Relieve Peak Load "Pussyfoot Johnson Comes Sunday Eve LOCAL POWER QUOTA NEAR EXHAUSTION Pump Plants and Packing Houses to be Cut Off Two Days Per Week Following a conference lasting until midnight District Manager $200,000 Would Not Sever Relations with Edison But Relieve Peak Load Following a conference this morning between Mayor E. M. Metcalf, Councilman Dean Hasson, City Manager J. W. Price, City Engineer E. P. Hapgood and City Power Sept. V. W. Haunum it was announced that serious consideration would be given to the proposition of installing a municipal electric power plant if investigation proved it practical and the public approved. "We are not planning any war on the Edison Co., said City Manager Price. "In fact, we would expect the Edison to continue to handle the bulk of the load. However, we are impressed with the advisibility of a stand-by unit which would relieve the Edison of the peak load and would avoid any future recurrence of such an emergency as now confronts us. It is believed a plant producing 1000 kilowatts per hour would cost around $200,000 Anaheim's peak food sometime reaches 1100 K.W. per hour. Such a plant would always ensure Anaheim of a plentiful water supply for fire or other emergency. It would require three to four months to install such a plant. The present shortage is expected to extend at least until next February and conservation will be in order until a rainy season fills Edison reservoirs in the high Sierra. While hydro-electric is recognized as the cheapest method of manufacturing electrical energy as long as there is water available, it was pointed out that recent development of the Diesel engine had bent down the cost close to that bolt down the cost close to The fact that large steam plants are being constructed by the Edison and other companies would indicate that such are not obsolete. A million dollar plant is now under construction at Seal Beach. Mayor Metcalf, interested in the method of financing a municipal plant, expressed the hope that a way might be found to proceed without the delay of a bond issue. The city recently sold the 70-acre farm at Stanton for $50,900. It was purchased with funds voted for sewer purposes. After returning to sewer funds the mount so expended, the city will have about William "Pussyfoot" Johnson. World-renowned reformer, journalist, author, globe-trotter; famed as a detective and terror to liquor law violators, thousands of whom he has put behind prison bars. He is just back from Africa where he traveled 6330 miles in 66 days, making 107 speeches. He will speak at the White Temple next Sunday evening on "The Cross and the Crescent." He was mobbed in London by wet hoodlums and then lionized by the English people as "good sport." He declares the loss of an eye in the fight a good investment for the cause. FOREST THREATENS REDWOODS FRESNO, June 24.—Threatening to sweep into General Grant Park, a forest fire which started Sunday near Pinchurst this afternoon was burning northward toward Redwood Mountain, where the finest redwood groves in the state are located. A crew of more than 200 men has been pressed into service to combat the fire which has burned over nearly 3,000 acres of timber and brush. Shortly before noon today, Forest Supervisor Cunningham declared that the wind had increased and was veering to the west which EXHAUSTION Pump Plants and Packing Houses to be Cut Off Two Days Per Week Following a conference lasting until midnight District Manager W. L. Damling of the So. Calif. Edison Co., and the Farm Centres committee of the Santa Ana district, which includes Anaheim, and extends south to Paularino and from Magnolia road to Olive and Irvine, it was announced that so little electric energy remained that it would be apportioned in the smallest possible quantities. From June 16 to 30, 1,500,000 killowatt hours was assigned to the district. Already 1,000,000 has been used leaving only 500,000 for the rest of the month. At present 200,000 per day is being used, making the menace of no juice at all for several days possible. As soon as consumers can be notified, the committee said, all pumping plants will be required to quit operations from 7:00 to 11:30 a.m., and from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. They can operate during the noon hour and from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will be in effect until the Edison Co. can catch up. Thereafter all plants will have to quit working for a different two-day period each week, to be designated each consumer. It is hoped in this way to save one-third of the energy. Secretary Stanley of the County Farm Bureau said he expected no answer from Governor Richardson for two or three days to the wire suggesting daylight savings for the entire state. The Governor ft it Catalina and the telegram is at his office in Sacramento. J. W. Nelson, secretary of the State Farm Bureau Federation, was wired in Washington and will direct operations from there. The Pacific Gas and Electric Co., principal company in the north and the So. Calif. Edison Co., in the south are the only companies badly affected by the shortage of water, the other companies being operated largely by steam, according to Stanley. The Edison Co. is purchasing power from steam companies wherever it can. Because the shortage of hydraulic power is not general over the State, the Governor, in Stanley's opinion, is not likely Mayor Metcalf, interested in the method of financing a municipal plant, expressed the hope that a way might be found to proceed without the delay of a bond issue. The city recently sold the 70-acre farm at Stanton for $50,000. It was purchased with funds voted for sewer purposes. After returning to sewer funds the mount so expended, the city will have about $25,000 from this. The 30-acre citrus grove on the Garden Groverd, which is no longer used as a sewer farm since the city hooged onto the joint outfall, is valued at $100,000 or more. With these funds available, the city would of a municipal electric plant have a good start toward the cost. Anaheim produced its own electrical energy up to eight years ago when, faced with the proposition of throwing out obsolete machinery and installing a more up-to-date plant or accepting a very favorable contract from the Edison, the latter course was pursued. Since then, the Diesel engine has revolutionized power plant operation costs. "With such a plant," declared Mayor Metcalf, "Anahmel could go serenely on its way not at all embarrassed by lack of energy for lighting homes or places of business, or for power for its industries." City officials took steps today to get in communication with manufacturers of power plant equipment. Riverside and Rodgers pointed to today as salient issues in municipal pruning facture. Riverside sells on fewer than neighboring utility lines and last year returned considerable money into its city treasury after expanding for expansion of the plant. In Riverside, after the consumer purchases initial light globes, the municipal plant makes all replacements. Redding has paved many of its streets with profits from its power plant the charges are no more than previously under public utility. Salesman—Plain Dealer Class Ad. Salesman—Plain Dealer Class Ad. NOT REPRESENTED WASHINGTON, June 24.—The United States will not be represented officially in the forthcoming European conference to put the Dawes reparations plan into operation, it was announced at the White House today. This government, it was stated, be represented by the usual official observer. Neither Secretary of State Hughes nor Charles G. Dawes will be able to attend. JEALOUS HUSBAND CARVES COUPLE LOS ANGELES, June 24.—Crazed by the fear that his cousin, Rafael Verner, had supplanted him in his wife's affections, Basil Leman today stabbed Verner Seven times and thrust a knife into Mrs. Leman's bosom five times. Both will die, physicians said. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. The Pacific Gas and Electric Co., principal company in the north, and the So. Calif. Edison Co., in the south are the only companies badly affected by the shortage of water, the other companies being operated largely by steam, according to Stanley. The Edison Co. is purchasing power from steam companies wherever it can. Because the shortage of hydraulic power is not general over the State, the Governor, in Stanley's opinion, is not likely to accede to the telegraphic request. Lack of frequency change stations is a handicap on the Edison Co., Stanley added. Today the Supervisors, at their request, will be furnished by Stanley with a copy of the written regulations arranged by the Santa Ana district committee. The three district committees—Eullerton, Santa Ana and Huntington Beach—will confer at 9 a.m. tomorrow with packing house representatives regarding the proposed two-day shut-down weekly. During the last few days Anaheim's saving of electric energy has amounted to an average of approximately 20 per cent. or 2600 kilowatt hours, V. W. Hannum, superintendent of the power house, declared today, when the question was put to him. That is, the city's quota was 12,000 and has been reduced to 9,400 actually used. A further cut of 400 to 500 kilowatt hours per day is necessary. According to one of the ex-change house managers recently, Orange-co. is behind its quota of orange shipments, and now is carrying the burden for the exchange. Hannum will try to run his 60-cycle generator at 50 cycles, and hopes to succeed, but won't know until he has done so, he averred. One of the pumps will be used to help out. Eight pumps, large and small, of private owners are attached to Anaheim's electric power lines but only four are working most of the time. All residence sections, with exception of one containing hospital, of Santa Ana, were without electricity for five hours today. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY lain Deale LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, June 24, 1924 REIGNS AT DEMO ation of Municipal Electrical Power AL POWER OTA NEAR MAUSTION Plants and Packing es to be Cut Off Days Per Week Extractors Using Up 18,000 Boxes Week Eighteen thousand orange—and lemon—juice extractors in use now and 20,000 by the end of the season—these are the official figures of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. This compares with 600 in 1921, when the extractor first was put upon the market. "The growers' little giant" is looking after consumption of small oranges as they never were before. The machines are using a box each weekly. YEGGS ENTER SCOTT BROS. STORE SAFE Get $600 in Currency at Los Alimatos by Cutting Combination Professional yeggs obtained Predict Mc 253 O MADISON SQUARE GA NEW YORK, June 24, both the McAdoo and Smith have been making extra claims of strength the last days, it was admitted by McAdoo's inner counsel to the number of delegates wi really counts is 402. Against this, however, t Adoo inner counsel, declare is but 253 delegates upon Governor Al Smith can count the roll is called. It would be necessary for candidate to poll 732 votes tain the nomination. NEW SEASON NEW SEASON RECORD FOR ORANGES Twenty-nine brands of valencias, nearly all from Orange-co, sold at $5.00 or more but less than $6.00, eight brands sold at $6.00 or better but under $7.00, and one brand of $7.50 from No Orange-co established a new high market for the season on the auction markets yesterday. California Belle of the Placement Orange Growers Ass'n set the new record. The market was higher on larger sizes thruout, while New York, the principal receiving point, reported higher prices generally. The fancy grades were the ones which again brought the high prices, including many of the No Orange-co Citrus Exchange brands. Anaheim Gloriana of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n was one of the feature sellers. Sizes were not announced, so comparison of prices between grades is impossible. REBMAN SUED FOR $25,000 DAMAGES George Rebman, Buena Park rancher, was today made defendant in an action for $25,000 damages asked by Charles J. Conley, Los Angeles, a passenger on a stage which collided with Rebman's car. It is alleged the plaintiff sustained injuries and nervous shock from which he is still suffering. A San Diego woman was killed in the accident and relatives sued Rebman some weeks ago. SCHUMACHER WILL SEEK RE-ELECTION William Schumacher, county superintendent city schools, to the effect that pictures of a risque native were frequently shown on local screens, with resultant detriment to the people of McAdoo and Smith have been making extra claims of strength last days, it was admitted by McAdoo's inner counsel today the number of delegates who really counts is 402. Against this, however, the Adoo inner counsel declared is but 253 delegates upon Governor Al Smith can count the roll is called. It would be necessary for candidate to poll 732 votes tain the nomination. There are 1,698 delegates wavering votes, McAdoo's say, are divided among wry adherents and klan prop and opponents. It is among delegates that strenuous being done by both sides. While the California delit itself is showing a placid if the common enemy, all is no mony within the delegation was planned by the McAdoo. FLIER TELEPHONE ABOUT LOAD AIR TRIP TOKIO, June 24—An American citizen of Tokio, accompanying a lady of European birth, but a naturalized Japanese, were stopped while attempting to meet the arriving liner President Madison from the United States this evening and subjected to an examination and indignities by a Japanese junior customs official. "You are American, not Japanese," the official said angrily, addressing the lady, who with her escort was forced to show all of her belongings and take off her shoes on a dirty floor without a seat. The incident was reported to the American consulate and embassy and later the senior customs official admitted "a mistake" had been made. SANTA ANA WILL CENSOR MOVIES Mrs. Earl Morris, Parent-Teachers' Ass'n leader; Rev. William E. Roberts, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and Hugh A. Gerrard, prominent in Christian church circles, all of Santa Ana, were appointed to censor moving pictures by Santa Ana trustees last night. The appointment of the censors was brought about largely that the recommendations of the Santa Ana Ministerial Ass'n, of which Rev. Roberts is president and an aftermath of charges made by J. A. Cranston, superintendent city schools, to the effect that pictures of a risque native were frequently shown on local screens, with resultant detrimes in the both the McAdoo and Smith have been making extra claims of strength last days, it was admitted by McAdoo's inner counsel today the number of delegates who really counts is 402. Against this, however, the Adoo inner counsel declare is but 253 delegates upon Governor Al Smith can count the roll is called. It would be necessary for candidate to poll 732 votes tain the nomination. There are 1,698 delegates waivering votes, McAdoo's say, are divided among wry adherents and klan prop and opponents. It is among delegates that strenuous being done by both sides. While the California delit itself is showing a placid if the common enemy, all is no mony within the delegation was planned by the McAdoo. WASHINGTON, June 24—President Coolidge sent time of congratulations to exute Russell L. Mangham who night completed a town-to-airplane flight across the continent. The message shows: "I am glad to attend to your most cordial congratulations. Flight is an achievement of work every American is proud of marks a real advance in practice." SAN FRANCISCO, June 24—The own to dusk flight proves beyond doubt the feasibility of rapidly missing a sufficient force of airplanes to protect Anadarko in time of war." Lisut. Ruiz Maughan, tired but happy, shared today following his uninterrupted flight across the continent. Fatigued by nearly 22 hours almost continuous flight, due to the greater part of which he intermittently stricken wnasses. Lieut. Maughan rested day while watching. SCHUMACHER WILL SEEK RE-ELECTION William Schumacher, county supervisor, Buena Park, today announced his candidacy for re-election. He took out nominating petitions at the office of the county clerk. J. W. Wallop of Anaheim was named as verification deputy for Schumacher. HEARING OF KIDD THIS AFTERNOON The preliminary hearing of C. H. Kidd, Corona, charged withmanslaughter in connection withthe death of Edward NelsonBreedlove, 16, in an auto collisionin Santa Ana Canyon last week,was scheduled to be held this afternoon before Justice of the PeaceG. Wingle, in Orange. WOMAN HONORED NEW JRK, June 24—Womenwere given the major honors here today of the credentialscommittees organized. Mrs. LeroySpread chairman of the committeeof the post of secretary went toHas Darden Moose of Arkansas. ADVERTISING is a sure of revenue, not a tax profits. This has been demonstrated. The Plain Dealer is read in 88 per cent of allthe homes reading a localpaper. We Are Able to Build Your Business SAN FRANCISCO, June 24 "The own to dusk flightproven beyond doubt the feastcity wraply missing a sufficfory of airplanes to protectA front in time of war," Lieut. RuthMaughan tired but happy,made today following his unceidented flight across the continent. Fatigued by nearly 22 hoursalmost continuous flight, duringthe greater part of which heintermittently strickenwnause, Lieut. Maughan restedday while preparations were beingmade for a monster entertainerby San Francisco organization. "Of 100 planes starting fromNew York under normal conditionsand with preparations madefor refueling and minor repairalong the route, probably /5 wouldreach the Pacific coast in abeame same time I did. That factwhich has been proven is the mostimportant revealed by the flighthe said. He arrived here last night at2:47:15. Lieut. Maughan told the followings narrative of his thrilling tripto International News Service. By Lieut. Russel L. Maughan, U.S.A. "I feel fine now, but I sure dohave a hard time with my stomachduring the greater part of the tripWhen I had been out from MitchField six or seven hours, I foundI could not hold my breakfastdown. My stomach became sensitivefrom the high speed I wastraveling at high altitude." "There were plenty of timesduring my sick spells when travelwas pretty rough, but I alwayssucceeded in righting my machine.I don't know exactly what my average speed was, but I estimateit was somewhat around 140 milesan hour at times and at othertimes 160 miles." "The weather was against meduring practically the whole trietand I know that I would havemade it in schedule time underbetter conditions." "I had about 150 miles of rain100 miles of fog and the rest washard traveling thru the low hangings clouds. A heavy wind buckede me during two-thirds of theway. For the rest of the triethere was a heavy cross wind,the most dangerous wind of all." "Between the plane and myselfit was I who proved the worst(Continued on Page Eight) PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 10,269,371 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 279,950 1919 174 464,509 Fair, moderately cool tonight and Wednesday, probably fog or cloudy 27th YEAR—No. 254 MO CONVENTION Real Power Plant Immediately Predict McAdoo 402, Smith 253 On First Roll Call MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, June 24.—While the McAdoo and Smith forces been making extravagant aims of strength the last few days, it was admitted by one of McAdoo's inner counsel today that number of delegates which he ally counts is 402. Against this, however, the Mcdoo inner counsel declares there but 253 delegates upon whom Governor Al Smith can count when roll is called. It would be necessary for either candidate to poll 732 votes to obnate the nomination. CUMMINGS IS CHAIRMAN OF RESOLUTIONS Mention of Woodrow Wilson Brings Prolonged Demonstration legists to allow a considerable number of pledged delegates to vote for favorite sons in the early balloting and then gradually swing to McAdoo, thus confusing the enemy by constantly incrasing the strength of McAdoo. It was frankly admitted by McAdoo's friends today, following a conference, that they were afraid to allow delegates this privilege. The specific reason why this would not be allowed, it was said, was because the McAdoo council appears to feel that there exists a sentiment in the California de- WASHINGTON, June 24—President Coolidge sent message congratulations to deutanant sell L. Maughan who hast completed a town-to-dusk plane flight across the continent. The message allows: I am glad to attend to you my cordial congratulations. Your hat is an achievement of which American is proud and is a re advance in practical operation." N. FRANCISCO, June 24—Down to dusk flight has beyond doubt the feasibility rapidly massing a sufficient number of airplanes to protect America time of war," Lieut. Russel Maughan, tired but happy, detoday following his unprepared flight across the continent. By GEORGE R. HOLMES (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, June 24—With some fights merrily in progress, others breaking and still others looming ominously, ahead, the hosts of Democracy gathered here in this famous old fighting center today and formally inaugurated the convention that is to produce an opponent for Calvin Coolidge in November from a score of aspirants. The historic old garden, which has seen the great and small of a generation come and go, which has seen champions delivered and new ones crowned, was dressed as it never has been dressed before for what may easily prove to be its greatest fight. Its duty old rafters which have looked down on a thousand bloody rings were hidden by half an acre of bunting. At Cleveland there was solemnity and hush and the soft pealing of an organ in a cathedral-like place. RESOLUTIONS Mention of Woodrow Wilson Brings Prolonged Demonstration NEW YORK, June 24—Honorable S. Cummings, of Connecticut, will late afternoon unanimously elect chairman of the resolution committee of the Democratic national convention. Senator Key Pittman was chosen secretary. A committee consisting of Senator Walsh of Massachusetts, William Jennings Bryan and Deputy Ewing of California, named to arrange an order business before the committee. By GEORGE R. HOLMES (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, June 24—Curtain went up today on a Democratic national convention form with dissension, split into snarling factions—and headed straight for a deadlock, the duration of which cannot be gauged. Upon one point only was there apparent agreement among the leaders. That was that this convention will see protracted balloting and bitter fighting, such as few Democratic conventions have ever witnessed and that before a man is selected to oppose President Coolidge in November such wide schisms may be created as will not yield to the soothing medicine of harmony and unity during the campaign. The palform fighting over a trio of controversial issues—the Kn Klux Klan, the League of Nations, and prohibition—is bitter enough. But the fight for the nomination is worse. While William G. McAdoo and Governor Al Smith occupy the center ring of this garden circus with their private duel, a dozen smaller fights are in progress throughout the arena, any one of which may produce the man get destiny who will emerge from this convention and seek to heel the wounds that are being inflicted here. With his back to the wall, and fighting back viciously against charges and accusations, McAdoo sought today to retain the lead he has built up by months of intensive organization and preparation. He is assured of some 450 votes from the south and west in the early balloting. Close behind him and making IN FRANCISCO, June 24 — down to dusk flight has beyond doubt the feasibility of rapidly massing a sufficient number of airplanes to protect American time of war." Lieut. Russell Maughan tired but happy, deftly following his unprecedented flight across the coniferous by nearly 22 hours of continuous flight, during greater part of which he was attentively stricken with Lieut. Maughan rested toile preparations were being for a monster entertainment Francisco organizations. 100 planes starting from York under normal conditions with preparations made in helsing and minor repairs the route, probably /5 would be the Pacific coast in about one time I did. That fact, has been proven is the most evident by the flight," arrived here last night at. Maughan told the followerative of his thrilling trip national News Service. Seat. Russel L. Maughan, U.S.A. I felt now, but I sure did hard time with my stomach the greater part of the trip had been out from Mitchell or seven hours. I found not hold my breakfast My stomach became sensitized the high speed I was at high altitude. Here were plenty of times my slick spells when travelity rough, but I always did in righting my machine, know exactly what my avowed was, but I estimated somewhat around 140 miles at times and at other 100 miles. Weather was against me practically the whole trip now that I would have in schedule time under conditions. About 150 miles of rain, of fog and the rest was peeling thru the low hangouts. A heavy wind buckling two-thirds of the lot the rest of the trip is a heavy cross wind, the vigorous wind of all. Even the plane and myself, who proved the worse nuanced on Page Eight) The historic old garden, which has seen the great and small of a generation come and go, which has seen champions dehroned and new ones crowned, was dressed as it never has been dressed before for what may easily prove to be its greatest fight. Its duty old rafters which have looked down on a thousand bloody rings were hidden by half an acre of bunting. At Cleveland there was solemnity and hush and the soft pealing of an organ in a cathedral-like place of rose and violet lighting effects. The Democrats had none of that atmosphere. They met in a fighting spot with more fights on their hands than they knew what to do with. And instead of cushioned seats and soft music, they met to the sounds of battle in a dozen quarters and with a band tooling martial music. No organ, no rose and violet lights in the garden. The garden was hot. Heat seemed to radiate downward from its old metal roof. From the platform, perched a dozen feet above the level where the delegates sat, the floor presented a constantly moving picture of waving fans. Some of the delegates chucked their coats within 10 minutes after hitting the place and sat self-consciously but more comfortable in their blue suspenders. McAdoo appeared to have fared a little better on the seating arrangements than did his rivals. The front row represented a solid phalanx of McAdoo strength—Texas, Kentucky, Iowa, Missouri, Idaho, Georgia. He is having trouble in Missouri and Iowa but they were still counted this morning as his states. On the platform were seated the dignitaries of Democracy, ex cabinet officers, personal friends of Woodrow Wilson, national committee women from the 48 states, invited guests and the publishers of New York newspapers. At 12 o'clock, the hour of convening, the delegates were all in their seats and fanning vigorously. Strangely enough, however, the prized spectators' seats were slow in filling. The appearance of Bryan provoked the first applause. He walked to his seat with the Florida delegation and had to push his way back, shaking hands as he went. Press throughout the arena, any one of which may produce the man destiny who will emerge from this convention and seek to heel the wounds that are being inflicted here. With his back to the wall, and fighting back viciously against charges and accusations, McAdoo sought today to retain the lead he has built up by months of intensive organization and preparation. He is assured of some 450 votes from the south and west in the early balloting. Close behind him and making undeniable progress is Governor Smith. With the nucleus of his strength found in the greatest industrial centers of the north and midwest, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey and Wisconsin, the New Yorg governor is certain of approximately 300 votes in the early balloting. And trailing these pacers run a full score of candidates—John W. Davis of West Virginia, Samuel Ralston of Indiana, Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama being the leaders among them. Still farther back are the others—Davis F. Huston of Texas and New York; Carter Glass of Virginia; Joe T. Robinson of Arkansas; Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska; Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland; Thomas F. Walsh of Montana; William E. Dever of Chicago; James M. Cox of Ohio; Newton D. Baker of Ohio; Jonathan M. Davis of Kansas; Edwin T. Meredith of Iowa; Royal S. Copeland of New York and others. It is still anybody's name. Heartened by the ferocity of the fight between the leader, McAdoo and Smith, the backers of every favorite son and dark horse in the list have laid their lines for a long fight. If they but stick they may win. That is their philosophy. Davis, too, has been a victim of the general shooting. Forty-eight hours ago the Davis boom was plainly in the ascendency. So rapidly did the Davis movement seem to be developing that he immediately became a target. Stories began to be industriously threatened among the delegates that Davis not only was a "Morgan lawyer," but that he also was "Standard Oil lawyer" and identified with other great powerful interests. To offence barrage of propaganda, his ersers today were frantically in compiling a history of this affiliation, showing how powerful it is indeed on Page Eight.)