oc-plain-dealer 1924-08-27

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,252,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,509 PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $3 year in No. Orange co. SWING AND KLIP SHAKEUP IN P. O. DEPT. LOOMING Inspector Held as Brains of $2,000,000 Rondout Robbery June 12 CHICAGO, Aug. 17 — A shake-up that will rock the postal department in the middle west was in the making here today on the heels of the arrest of Postal Inspector William E. Falk and his Enters Death Pact With Invalid Wife EUGENE, Ore., Aug. 27 — Jack Rodman, 67, former ex-raler of the local lodge of Niks and ex-president of the Eugene C. of C., entered into a death pact with his wife, an invalid to relieve her sufferings and as a result both are dead here today. A letter written by Rodman, telling of the plans, was found today shortly after Mrs. Rodman died at a Eugene hospital. Rodman shot his wife at home last night, then turned the gun on himself, dying almost instantly. Mrs. Rodman was 20 years younger than her husband. BUSINESS ON COAST IS BETTER Report Moderate Increase In Activity in 12th Reserve District By ELLIS H. MARTIN (I.N.S. Staff Correspondent.) SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27 — Business on the Pacific coast has taken a turn for the better. A moderate increase in activi Inspector Held as Brains of $2,000,000 Rondout Robbery June 12. CHICAGO, Aug. 17—A shake-up that will rock the postal department in the middle west was in the making here today on the heels of the arrest of Postal Inspector William F. Faby and his arrestment on the sensational charge of being the brains of the $2,000,000 Rondout robbery of June 12. Further investigations which led to Faby's arrest postal officials hope to connect a series of big postal robberies over a period of several years—at Toledo, Pullman, Ill., Omaha and the Dearborn and Union stations here with the Roundout raid. "We are convinced that Faby framed Big Timi Murphy in the Union station robbery and government inspectors now en route to Leavenworth will try to get Murphy to tell all he knows about the man higher up." Other smaller robberies which may be hooked up with the raids which postal inspectors say show the hall mark of the same master crook's handicraft were in Harvey, Ill., Whiting, Elkhart and East Chicago, Ind., and St. Louis. In every instance the bands have struck at a stragetic time, when rich and heavy shipments of currency or negotiable bonds were in transit and have lost no time in finding the loot they sought. BRITISH MINERS OPPOSE TREATY LONDON, Aug. 27.—Opposition newspapers today took the fullest possible advantage of the protest of the coal miners union against acceptance of the Dawes reparation plan on the ground it would injure British industry. The miners' leaders contend that the Dawes plan would put Germany in such a strong position that the British would suffer. The Rothmere newspapers claim that British bankers "will not take one pony of the proposed $200,000,000 German loan." It is now apparent that the opposition Tory newspapers want to do everything possible to minimize the success of the London reparations conference, thus discredit Premier Ramsey MacDonald. Foreign office officials said that Great Britain would carry out the London pact to the letter. British authorities were claused over the news from Paris that the tenue had ratified the Dawes plan by a Majority of nearly 150, man died at a Eugene hospital. Rodman shot his wife at home last night, then turned the gun on himself, dying almost instantly. Mrs. Rodman was 20 years younger than her husband. U.S. FLIERS DELAYED BY STORM ABOARD U. S. S. RICHMOND, Aug. 27.—(By Radio)—Because of adverse weather reports, Lieutenants Smith and Nelson, American round-the-world filers, will not attempt to hop off from Ivigut, Greenland, for Labrador until Friday at the earliest, it was officially announced this evening. The Richmond arrived today at Ice Tickle. WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.—Unfavorable weather conditions have again held up the round-the-world flight from Ivigut, Greenland, to Indian Harbor, Labrador, according to a dispatch received by the navy department this afternoon from Admiral Magruder, aboard the U. S. S. Richmond at Indian Harbor. The filers now expect to hop off Friday, the 29th. MacLAREN WANTS TO MEET AVITORS VANCOUVER, B. C., Aug. 27. Major J. Stuart MacLaren, British world flyer, left here with his two companions last night for eastern Canada and the United States. "When I sail for England depends on when the United States airmen reach this continent on the last lap of their flight. More than anything else I want to meet them and congratulate them," he said. THREE MADE SICK BY DRINKING WATER ELSINORE, Aug. 27.—An exhaustive investigation was ordered here today, following the sensational disclosure by city officials that two 3-inch water mains in a residential street had been stuffed with newspapers filled with a colorful chemical. Three persons were made violently ill by drinking water from IT is now apparent that the opposition Tory newspapers want to do everything possible to minimize the success of the London reparations conference, thus discrediting Premier Ramsay MacDonald. Foreign office officials said that Great Britain would carry out the London pact to the letter. British authorities were elated over the news from Paris that the Senate had ratified the Dawes plan by a Majority of nearly 150, thus giving it the sanction of the French parliament. News from Germany was not so favorable. The German nationalists are making a bitter fight against ratification and are determined to do everything in their power to wreck the London pact. In Berlin the fate of the Dawes plan will be decided within the next 48 hours. JAPANESE REDUCE STRENGTH OF ARMY TOKIO, Aug. 27. — The high military council has decided upon a reduction of four army divisions in Japan's military strength and will spend the savings on three new air battalions, tanks for storage of poison gas, and the study of new armaments; it was learned today. The cabinet is demanding bigger reductions in order to save money. The council bill will be submitted direct to the throne for sanction as important military strategy," thus avoiding consultation of the cabinet. AMBULANCES MEET STORM-STRUCK SHIP NEW YORK, Aug. 27. — Radio messages were received this afternoon from the White Star liner Arabic, asking that eight ambulances meet the vessel when it docks late today. According to the message several persons were injured when the ship was caught in a hurricane off Nantucket. BIG FELT AND SILK HAT SALE Special purchase of 200 hats enables us to sell some regular $7.50, $6.00 and $5.00 felt hats at $1.95; silk hats at $2.50. PAHISIAN MILLANERY 200 East Center. THREE MADE SICK BY DRINKING WATER ELSINORE, Aug. 27. — An exhaustive investigation was ordered here today, following the sensational disclosure by city officials that two 2-inch water mains in a residential street had been stuffed with newspapers filled with a colorful chemical. Three persons were made violently ill by drinking water from the mains. The tampering with the water pipes was discovered where private mains join the city mains, it was asserted by officers, who charged the York was done in an attempt to discredit the city's water supply or by persons opposed to the development of the new district. FORD QUOTED IN TRIBUTE TO KLAN MONTREAL, Aug. 27. — If the truth were known about the Ku-lux Klan, it would be looked up to as a body of patriots." Henry Ford is quoted as asserting in an article printed in the Montreal Star. "It (the Klan) is the victim of a mass of lying propaganda," he is reported to have said, "and is therefore looked upon with disfavor in many quarters. But if the truth were known about it, it would be looked up to as a body of patriots concerned with nothing but the future of the country in which it was born and the preservation of the supremacy of the true American in his own land." U.S. WILL ACCEPT LEAGUE INVITATION WASHINGTON, Aug. 27. — The United States probably will accept the invitation of the League of Nations to send a representative to sit with the disarmament commission to be appointed by the League assembly, it was learned at the state department today. A reply to the league's invitation is being prepared by Secretary of State Hughes and will go forward within a few days. LOST—White wired hair Terrier, disappeared last night. Name "Bobbie." 1001 W. Center, Phone 323-J. McCOY'S MOTHER AT POINT OF DEATH LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27. — Hope for the recovery of Mrs. Mae Selby, aged mother of "Kid" McCoy, held in jail here for the murder of Mrs. Teresa Mora, was abandoned by her physician; she day. Mrs. Selby, stricken shortly after or she learned of her son's arrest is at the point of death, it was said. "It grieves me far more than the fact I'm accused of murder said McCoy, when informed of his mother's condition. The former pugilist will appear tomorrow to plead to indictment charging him with murder, shooting and wounding three person and robbing four others. He will plead not guilty to all charges, a cording to his attorney, E. Davin. PULLERTON POLICE RECOVER COUP Fullerton police this morning recovered a Dodge coupe which had been stolen from Bill Goodrum, Anaheim car dealer. The Dodge was in an orchard just outside the famous Starbuck-rd., where had been stripped and left. The car thieves had taken the two re tires and the "spare." PERMIT WILSON TO RESUME ACTIVITY NEW YORK, Aug. 27. — New York receivers appointed by the federal court have agreed permit Wilson & Co. to re-enlist the livestock market and, accordingly, Thomas E. Wilson, president of the corporation, told sent orders to the Chicago office to resume production with the assurance that plenty of cash is on hand. $25,000 FIRE LOSS LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27. Twenty-five residents of an apartment house were driven to the street here today in a fire which did $25,000 damage. Three fire companies finally extinguished the flames. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium... FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, August 27, 1924 KLINE WIN PRIMARY BUSINESS ON COAST IS BETTER Prince May Decide Upon Matrimony MANCHESTER, Eng., Aug. 27.—The Prince of Wales, bachelor heir to the British throne, may announce his intention of entering matrimony, after his return from America, according to the Daily Dispatch today. This newspaper said that while the prince has no desire to marry, "it is probable that after his present trip he will accede to the choice of King George and Queen Mary as to a bride." HOP OFF IS DELAYED 2 KILLED BY MOONSHINE EXPLOSION Sea of Fire Cuts Off Men From Rescue; Officers Outside Helpless DETROIT, Aug. 27.—Two prisoners were killed and 12 injured when relied moonshine liquor exploded in the Vinewood police station at 2:30 this afternoon. The explosion deluged all prisoner 1 UPSET CONGRESS HOP OFF IS DELAYED BY GALE ON BOARD U.S.S. RICHMOND Aug. 27. (By Radio)—Forecasts of a northeast gale today made it unlikely that the U.S. Army round-the-world flyers would be able to hop off tomorrow morning on the 585-mile leg of their historic air journey from Ivigutt to Indian Harbor, Labrador. If the weather forecast proves true the American aviators — Lieuts. Lowell Smith and Erick Nelson — would be compelled to buck a gale, whereas they need every advantage in their favor to make the long jump back to the mainland of the North American continent. The leg of the journey to Indian Harbor is the second longest open water hop of the world flight. "I regard the completion of the next jump as a surety of success for the entire undertaking, if success is not already assured," said Lieut. Commander Leighton, aviation officer. "This jump is not particularly difficult, although a fog is prevalent. I do not blame the flyers for not taking any chances. They have already accomplished too much to do that." Lieut. Nelson's machine has developed feed valve trouble, making it necessary to install new motors. The trouble began on the jump from Hornafjord to Reykjavik. ATTEMPT TO CLEAR UP MYSTERY DEATH LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27. — Attempting to clear up the mystery surrounding the murder of an unidentified man whose body was found in a lonely spot on the Death Valley desert, near Trona, San Bernardino-co, authorities instituted a search in Los Angeles for a mysterious woman. The name of this woman was found written on a railway ticket in the man's pocket. The authorities were also investigating the possibility, they said. SEA OF FIRE CUTS OFF MEN FROM RESCUE; Officers Outside Helpless DETROIT, Aug. 27. — Two prisoners were killed and 12 injured when seized moonshine liquor exploded in the Vinewood police station at 2:30 this afternoon. The explosion deluged all prisoners in the main cell block with liquor, which almost immediately took fire. A sea of fire cut the men off from rescue, and officers outside the cell block stood helpless, listening to the screams of the burning men. None of the officers were injured. The explosion occurred in a cell where liquor was stored. An operative of the state food and drug department dropped a five-gallon jug of liquor. There was a deafening explosion when the jug hit the floor and a flash of flame lit the entire room. The explosion and fire wrecked that wing of the station in which the cell block is located. COOLIDGE TO SEE NEW AMBASSADORS WASHINGTON, Aug. 27. — The newly appointed American Ambassadors to Japan and Mexico — Edgar Bancroft of Chicago, and James Sheriff of New York — will come to Washington within the next few days for conferences with President Coolidge and Secretary of State Hughes before leaving for their foreign assignments, it was announced here today. As neither of the new envoys has been connected previously with the American diplomatic service it will be necessary for them to undergo a "course of instruction" at the state department. Pending the formal approval of their appointment by the senate, Bancroft and Sheffield will not receive regular salaries although their expenses will be defrayed by the state department in anticipation of the ratification of the nominations early in December when congress convenes. Both of the ambassadors are lawyers and their selection war broth about largely by Secretary Hughes, whose knowledge of their abilities was developed through his relations with then in the American Bar Assn. of which he is president. TOMIO, Aug. 27. — The foreign office today refuses to comment upon the appointment of Edgar Bancroft of Chicago as United States ambassador to Japan. 1 UPSET CONGRESS ELECTION SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27. With many of the 80 assembly tricts of the state still in den indications at noon today that anti-administration forces will control that body in the session of the legislature. Administration forces were willing to concede such coats districts would offset the swing victory of the anti-administration forces in San Francisco where they carried the three torial posts and 12 of the 13 semblary districts. Governor Richardson prob will retain control of the state on face of returns from 20 odd senatorial districts which primaries were held. Administration forces were tormented in Los Angeles, nine of the five senators nine of the assemblymen administration forces named as assemblymen and three are doubt. In the state capital anti-administration forces were successful Senator J. M. Inman being turned, Assemblyman Percy renominated and J. W. John administration adherent, defied by Roy J. Nielson. Anti-administration victories were claimed today in Marina, tra Costa, Humboldt, San Joaquin and Kern. In Alameda-co administratives pulled out ahead, although result was split. In Santa Co administration forces were cessful and in Tulare-co, Governor Richardson made a personal campaign, returns indicate that his candidate, F. W. M. Cleary, had won over Ciceray, one of the outspoken administration leaders of their house. In San Mateo-co an admin victory was conceded, in Santa Clara-co the results so close an official count may required to determine the re-election of the administration leaders in the semblary fight. The ninth assembly disbanded to accec to the choice of King George and Queen Mary as to a bride." ATTEMPT TO CLEAR UP MYSTERY DEATH LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27.—Attempting to clear up the mystery surrounding the murder of an identified man whose body was found in a lonely spot on the Death Valley desert, near Trona, San Bernardino-co, authorities instituted a search in Los Angeles for a mysterious woman. The name of this woman was found written on a railway ticket in the man's pocket. The authorities were also investigating the possibility, they said, that James Barrymore, now held in San Francisco, may be connected with the crime. According to the officers, Barrymore has confessed to killing a man near Kuechel and the spot where the man's body was discovered is closer to Bakerfield than any other important town. GETS 30 DAYS FOR ANNOYING WOMAN John Milburn, 27, of Anaheim was gined $200 and sentenced to 20 days in the Orange-co jail this morning by Judge Kuechel on a complaint sworn to by Miss Maibel Baldwin charging him with disturbing the peace. Milburn was arrested last night by the local police after he is alleged to have annoyed Miss Baldwin on the streets. Chief Moody said he was arrested "cafeteria style" after he had followed her to the police station. Milburn's jail sentence was later suspended, and efforts are being made by his friends to raise the fine. VAN PATTON FUNERAL TODAY Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Scale funeral parlor for John Henry Van Patton of Yorba Linda, who died Sunday, Rev. W. Kemp of San Diego, formerly of Olinda, officiating. Four lodges took part in the funeral services. There were many floral pieces and a large attendance. Interment was in Fairhaven cemetery at Santa Ana. BIG FELT AND SILK HAT SALE Special purchase of 200 hats enables us to sell some regular 27.50, $0.00 and $5.00 felt hats at $1.95; silk hats at $2.50. PARISIAN MILLINERY 200 East Center PRINCE OF WALES HARD AS NAILS ABOARD THE LINER BERENGARIA, Aug. 27. (By Radio.)—The Prince of Wales is going to be in the pink of physical condition when he reaches New York Thursday night or Friday morning. After a strenuous "workout" in the ship's gymnasium today, he tipped the scales at a fraction under 135 pounds and was as hard as nails. His athletic activity is diversified and by prowess has aroused the admiration of the gymnasium attendants. At first the prince avoided the main salon during the evening's dancing, but as the ship nears New York he is showing more interest in this social pastime. CLAIMS COMMISSION WILL MEET AUG. 30 WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.—The first meeting of the general claims commission of the United States and Mexico will be held at the Pan-American building in Washington at 10 a.m. on Aug. 30. It was announced at the state department today. Secretary of State Hughes will be present and the meeting will be open to the public. R was also announced that C. Van Vallenhoen of Holland has been selected as the neutral commissioner. See Dr. Neth, 119 N. Resh-Chiropractic and Elertife Treatments. THE EIGHTH assembly disbanded nomination was a big walk-for Fred B. Noys, Richard herent, he having more than four to one majority over Lawhead. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28. But one congressional member marked the statewide prize yesterday on the face of the turns received today. In the sixth district, Alan co., Albert E. Carter, member of the Oakland city council sprang a surprise and defended Congressman James H. McFerty for the Republican nomination. In all of the other districts incumbent congressmen were turned winners. In the eighth district E. L. Vandellen in return gave indications of a close race for Cong.,thur M. Free but the latter ended away from his opponent the later returns. In the seventh district three-cornered fight, Cong.(Continued on Page Five) ANAHEIM Dealer COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSS Total for 1910 as ..... 2,268 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. Fair, moderately warm tonight and Thursday; fog in morning. 27th YEAR—No. 307 MARY ELECTION And Man and Girl, Missing Since Friday, Beneath Auto ANTA CRUZ, Aug. 27.—Bohan overturned auto at the of a 40-foot embankment Soquel on the San Jose road bodles of pretty 17-year-old Lyn Witherly of San Francisco member of the Casino Bathing Review, and Leslie P. Kibb 25, local real estate man, found today solving the mystery of their disappearance last day. statewide search had been made for Miss Witherley and yesterday her sister sought a warrant for Kibler's arrest in connection with her disappearance. The auto accident is believed to have occurred late Friday when both were last seen. Kibler was married, his wife having instituted a search for him. He lived formerly in Visalia, where his mother resides. Miss Witherly's home was at 462 Clifford-st, San Francisco. HARTRANFT & SCHUMACHER ALSO WIN Talbert Gets Lead Here But San Jacinto Man Bigger in Riverside Cong. Phil D. Swing of Imperial co was returned to congress yesterday by an overwhelming majority over Senator Sample of San Diego. Assemblyman Chester Kline of UPSET IN CONGRESS ELECTION AN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27.—In many of the 80 assembly districts of the state still in doubt, elections at noon today were anti-administration forces control that body in the next round of the legislature. Administration forces were not going to concede such control declared that gains in several plebs would offset the sweep-victory of the anti-administration forces in San Francisco. Are they carried the three senatoral posts and 12 of the 13 asly districts? Governor Richardson probably retain control of the senate the face of returns from the odd senatorial districts in both primaries were held. Administration forces were vicious in Los Angeles, naming one of the five senators and of the assemblymen. Anti-administration forces named three assemblymen and three are in hot. The state capital anti-administration forces were successful for J. M. Inman being reelected, Assemblyman Percy West eliminated and J. W. Johnson, administration adherent, defeated toy J. Nielson. Anti-administration victories are claimed today in Marin, Concesta, Humboldt, San Joaquin,ono and Kern. Alameda-co administration was pulled out ahead, altho the split. In Santa Cruz-administration forces were successful and in Tulare-co, where governor Richardson made a peril campaign, returns indicated his candidate, F. W. Mixter Exeter, had won over C. W.ery, one of the outspoken anti-administration leaders of the lowouse. San Mateo-co an administra-tory victory was conceded, while Salta Clara-co the result was close to an official count may be fired to determine the result. Shasta-co the administration ties were victorious in the asly fight. The ninth assembly district. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27.—In the closest race in the history of Los Angeles for a congressional nomination, Councilman Ralph Criswell was hot on the heels of John D. Fredericks, incumbent, for the tenth district Republican honors, returns showed late today. Fredericks is leading by less than 1000 votes with returns from 300 precincts yet to be heard from. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27.—Councilman Ralph L. Criswell was gaining steadily on Captain John H. Fredericks in the race for the tenth district: Republican congressional nomination as returns of the primary election were tabulated today. Fredericks having a majority of only 594 out of a total of more than 31,000 votes. The hot race between Criswell and Fredericks; the election of Asa Keyes as district attorney by more than a two to one vote over Caryl M. Sheldon and the passage of the $16,000,000 power bond issued by a wide margin over necessary two-thirds were after-election features of the day. FREE BEATS VAN DELLEL SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 27.—Fifty-one complete precincts out of 74 in Santa Cruz-cu today gave Congressman Free 1,383 against 755 for Van Dellen. M. B. Johnson, administration supporter, won the state senate nomination. SACRAMENTO, Aug. 27.—Anti-administration candidates for the legislature were successful here. Senator J. M. Inman, one of the anti-administration leaders, was returned over B. F. Van Dyke, administration candidate, by a two to one vote, for both nominations. Assemblyman Percy West, anti-administration incumbent, likewise won both nominations over Augustus, Adams, administration candidate. Assemblyman John W. John- Talbert Gets Lead Here But San Jacinto Man Bigger in Riverside Cong. Phil D.Swing of Imperialco was returned to congress yesterday by an overwhelming majority over Senator Sample of San Diego. Assemblyman Chester Kline of San Jacinto was elected to the state senate by about 600 majority over Supervisor Thus. Talbert of Huntington Beach. S.C. Hartranft was elected assemblyman by 1200 majority over W.B. Allen and by 1309 over fir.Ball, incumbent. Wm. Schumacher of Buena Park was re-elected supervisor over Perry Woodward of Pullerton by 900. For County Central Republican Committee, in the third district, the six highest men were: Alexander 2790; Barr 2295; Collins 2702; Crumtine 2368; Davies 2541; and Dutton 2484. Jessurun with 2247 just lost out. Ellen, L.Mont and Lyon with between 1800 and 1900 votes or so were next in line. In Santa Ana the seven highest men for the committee worst Cashman 2128; Gerrard 2212; Mateer 2208; Menton 2010; Rainaus 2087; Swanner 2072; and West 2452. Next in line were Wallace 1672; Smith 1647; and May 1648. Flale for supervisor of Santa Ana district with 3182, won over Dawson, whose total was 1993. The outstanding feature of the election, perhaps, was the showing in the county as a whole of Kline of Riverside for senator. In spite of the fact that Santa Ana and touch of the rest of the southern half of the county backed Talbert, the latter's total vote was only 8,060 against 5,573 for Kline. The Orange Belt, recognizing the close relations with Riverside-co, and realizing that faith must be kept, gave this outside candidate an extraordinary vote. In Anahiem Talbert's vote was 942 against 803 for Kline, in Fullerton 627 to 597, in La Habra 154 to 204 for Kline, in Brea 69 to 132 for Kline. In Santa Ana, Kline rolled up 1624 to 2537 for Talbert and in Newport Beach Kline stood 137 to 170 for his opponent. Little Jugua Beach gave Kline 64 to Talbert's 62. In the fourth district the four elected to the county central committee were: Smith, 1018; Newton, 916; Thomas, 857; Feldner, 852. The total actual vote for the seven principal candidates in the county was: Swing, 11,382; Sample, 2406; Talbert, 8060; Kilne. SACRAMENTO, Aug. 27.—Anti-administration candidate for the legislature were successful here. Senator J. M. Inman, one of the anti-administration candidates, was returned over B. F. Van Byke, administration incumbent, likewise won both nominations over Augustus, Adams, administration candidate. Assemblyman John W. Johnson, administration supporter, was defeated by Roy Nichen, anti-administration candidate. ELMER HALL, DEFEATED SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 27. Elmer Hall, administration candidate for assemblyman, was decisively defeated by Leane Jones. Governor Richardson's recent appointee to the superior bench Judge Jesse Olney, was defeated by Charles L. Allison, who won the exclusive nomination over Olney and John L. Campbell, election returns revealed today. For congress, Swing had an eight to one lead over Sample. SANTA FE BLOCKED BY FREIGHT WRECK LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27. Twenty-four cars loaded with gravel plunged into a ditch below Cajon Station today, blocking the main line of the Santa Fe. No one was injured in the wreck, the cause of which has not yet been ascertained. Los Angeles officials of the road said. Wreaking crews were rushed to the scene from Victorville and San Bernardino. Advice received here late today indicated trains will be held up until late Thursday morning. HUTAIN FUNERAL THURSDAY AT NINE There will be a recitation of the Rosary for Peter Hutain at Backs, Terry & Campbell parliors this evening at 7:30. Funeral services will be held in St Boniface church Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, the cortege leaving the chapel at 8:45. Interment will be in the family lot at Holy Cross cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Kirsch, John Volz, Ernest Gannhl, August Backs, Frank Pietrock and J. M. Klutbe. Kline, in Brenn 69 to 132 for Kline. In Santa Ana, Kline rolled up 1624 to 2537 for Talbert and in Newport Beach Kline stood 127 to 170 for his opponent. Little Augusta Beach gave Kline 64 to Talbert's 52. In the fourth district the four elected to the county central committee were: Smith, 1018; Newton, 916; Thomas, 857; Feldner, 852. The total actual vote for the seven principal candidates in the county was: Swing, 11,382; Sample, 2406; Talbert, 8069; Kline, 5573; Hartranft, 5404; Allen, 4171; Ball, 4077. The total actual vote for Swing in Anaheim was 1128 to 534 for Sample; for Kline, 809 to 942 for Talbert; for Allen, 823 for Hall, 65, and for Hartranft, 1071. Woodward for supervisor received in Anaheim alone 789 votes to 1522 for Schumacher; Alexander for county central Republican committee, 993; Barr, 742; Collins, 885; Crumrine, 788; Davies, 864; Dutton, 269; Eden, 641; Fiscus, 602; Jessurun, 841; Williams, 423; Lyon, 509, and LaMont, 636. Stuelke's returns were not made in full. Woodward beat Schumacher in Fullerton with 951 to 792. The six high men and their votes for county central Republican committee in Fullerton alone were: Alexander, 662; Barr, 578; Collins, 756; Crumrine, 551; Devics, 638; and Dutton, 572. CIVIL WAR NOW FACING CHINESE SHANGHAI, Aug. 27. Civil war for control of China is threatened as a result of growing rivalry between the powerful political factions in the opinion of foreign observers today. Heavy troop movements are reported between Nanking and Soo Chow. Martial law has been proclaimed in Klang Su and Chekiang provinces. 6 BUS PASSENGERS AMSTERDAM, Aug. 27. passengers were burned on here today when a motor boiled. OPENING PARISIAN JEARL 200 East Center St., Marinello operators in all branches of bus Special Opening s