oc-plain-dealer 1924-09-09

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,500 PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $2 year in No. Orange-co. DRAFT MEN FROM FLIERS LAND IN NATIONAL CAPITAL President Greets Birdmen as Plane No. 2 Lands First of Trio BOLLING FIELD, WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.—Sweeping toward the finish of their circumnavigation of the globe, the United States army round-the-world filers reached the national capital this afternoon from New York and were greeted at Bolling Field by Six Points Between Giants and Dodgers NEW YORK, Sept. 9.—Six points, slightly more than half a game, separated the league leading Giants and Brooklyn today as the champions prepared to feast on the Braves while the Dodgers played the Phillies. Pittsburgh, Idle yesterday, has a chance to go into second place today by taking a double-header from the Cardinals, should Brooklyn lose. Washington and New York pulled away slightly from Detroit yesterday by winning, while the Tigers were idle. The Senators are still in front by two full games. U.S. MARINE PRESS NORT IN RAIN Firing Ceases as He Rains Continue; Go on Job SHANGHAI, Sept. 9.—Total rains tonight came to assistance of the hard pr Chekiang forces. Dispatches from the fronticated that the Chekiang ter attack in the neighbor of Liuho had resulted in de-ate fighting along the rai President Greets Birdmen as Plane No. 2 Lands First of Trio BOLLING FIELD, WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.—Sweeping toward the finish of their circumnavigation of the globe, the United States army round-the-world filers reached the national capital this afternoon from New York and were greeted at Bolling Field by President Coolidge and other governmental officials. The three planes, piloted by Lieuts. Lowell H. Smith, Erik Nelson and Leigh Wade, swept in over the roof tops of Washington at 2:20 p.m. m. and landed at the army flying field at 3:02 p.m. Plane No. 2, the Chicago, piloted by Lieut. Smith, was the first to land. Lieut. Wade, in the Boston, landed at 3:08 p.m. m. and Lieut. Nelson, in the New Orleans, hit the ground one minute later. Arriving from Aberdeen and passing over Bolling Field the airmen swung southward crossing the Potomac River into Virginia and circling over Arlington national Cemetery where they dropped flowers on the grave of the unknown soldier before landing. Lieut. Nelson was forced down 10 miles out of Baltimore and did not come in with Smith and Wade. The plane that a first was reported to be Nelson's was piloted by Major General Mason M. Patrick, chief of the air service, who accompanied the filers from New York. Nelson was forced to land when he stripped the gears of his plane Patrick explained, and beet his nose to the ground without injury to either himself or the plane. A repair plane was sent from Bolling Field to aid him. Nelson swept into Bolling Field at 3:20 p.m. m. as a passenger in an escort plane which picked him up. President Coolidge took off his hat and joined in the cheering as Smith and Wade landed, rushing up immediately to shake hands with the airman and officially welcoming them back to the United States. The president and Mrs. Coolidge left the field at 3:25 p.m. to return to the White House and Smith and Wade were taken in an automobile to Washington as the guests of General Patrick. While waiting, President Coolidge posed for photographers and then engaged in an animated conversation with Secretary Weeks, Secretary Hughes and Secretary Mellon. The rain ceased at this time and the sky began to clear. The field was decorated with the flags of the nations thru which the filers passed during their circumavigation of the globe. G.O.P. WINS IN MAINE ELECTION AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 9.—Returns from 593 of the state's 633 precincts today gave Ralph O. Brewster, Republican candidate for governor, a majority of 33,375 votes over William R. Pattangall, his Democratic opponent. The vote stood: Brewster 136., Pattangall 103,273. "My opponent chose to make the klan an issue, but this was not recognized," Brewster said today commenting on his election. "The Republican campaign based its appeal solely upon the record of the Republican party of the state and nation and pledges of its platform." SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN PRES. COOLIDGE CHICAGO, Sept. 9. — "The Maine barometer records unmistakably the confidence in Calvin Coolidge and his policies and forecasts his triumphant election." William M. Butler, chairman of the Republican national committee, made this comment today on the sweeping Republican victory in the Main election. "Maine has cast the largest vote ever recorded in its history." Butler continued, "and the verdict is definite and forceful. There was only one real issue before the voters—the administration of Calvin Coolidge. The returns show a remarkable endorsement of his common sense policies as president of the United States. The people made his cause their cause. The vote is the answer." UNIMPORTANT, SAYS DEMOCRAT LEADER SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9.—William Jennings Bryan, Democrat leader, arriving here to address two political gatherings in behalf of the Democratic national ticket, declared he attached "little significance to the result of the Maine election." SHANGHAI, Sept. 9.—Trial rains tonight came to assistance of the hard prince Chekiang forces. Diapatches from the front dedicated that the Chekiang terror attack in the neighborhood of Liuho had resulted in death fighting along the railroad to hold off movement of Ku-su reinforcements. It was lieved the heavy rains we make impossible further adies during the night. The firing west of the city died away at nightfall. The rain failed to interfere with work of the newly formed gobs" and marines from Ai-lean, British, Japanese and Indian warships in the harbor. Proceeded with their plans perfecting the foreign settlers defense and tonight an armored trot encircled its border. The municipal council in a second proclamation forbid Chinese soldiers to enroach the settlement and also for wearing of Chinese uniform or the display of flags with its bounties. American missionary lee conferred with the Americanulate, and decided against recall of missionaries in the zone. The consulate agreed provide assistance wherever may be needed. After being pushed back within ten miles of Shankh Chekiang reinforcements night succeeded in a brilliant counter attack along the road line in recovering all lost territory and advancing their lines almost to Anchorage They are now planning a flying movement with the office of capturing Kiang Su hquarters and Quinsan but their reinforcements man intertwined with troop movements. SHANGHAI, Sept. 9.—H Chekiang reinforcements were afternoon believed to have surrendered Kiangsu advance Shanghai. Heavy firing continues to weat of the city but the intention of the attack seems to have slowed down and the Chekiang defense express confidence their new will hold. Meanwhile today, there are than 1,000 marines of the leading powers landed this morning; took up their positions as signed by the defense strate board. The forces landed from lied naval vessels in the harbor clude 250 Americans, 360 Britians 400 Japanese and 100 Italians. The Americans were assign Smith and Wade were taken in an automobile to Washington as the guests of General Patrick. While waiting, President Coolidge posed for photographers and then engaged in an animated conversation with Secretary Weeks, Secretary Hughes and Secretary Meillon. The rain ceased at this time and the sky began to clear. The field was decorated with the flags of the nations thru which the filers passed during their circumpavigation of the globe. While waiting for the first glimpse of the filers, President Coolidge, wearing a soft hat, overcoat and rubber, walked around inspecting some of the airplanes, scores of ships being in the big hangars. Staff Sergeant E. S. Phillips explained the operation of some of the machines to the president and Mrs. Coolidge. Photographers took his picture while he was on the outboard of a plane. MITCHEL FIELD, MINEALO, N.Y., Sept. 9.—In a dazzling rain the American round-the-world filers hopped off for Washington, D.C., from here this morning at 9:37. A 35-mile southwest wind faced the filers along the way. NEW YORK, Sept. 9.—The round-the-world filers passed over Brooklyn at 10:20 a.m. WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.—President Coolidge, accompanied by members of his cabinet, left the House for Bolling Field it 30:00 a.m. to welcome the world-filers upon their arrival in Washington. Ten automobiles carried the presidential party to the field. ORANGES STRONGER Thirty-one lots of valencias sold at $6 to $7 and seven lots at $7 or better on the auction markets yesterday. Six lots of lemons brought $6 and up. Oranges were stronger in most markets. Lemons were very uneven, higher in some markets and lower in others. See Dr. Noth, 119 N. Resh-Chiropractic and Electric Treatments. UNIMPORTANT, SAYS DEMOCRAT LEADER SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9.—William Jennings Bryan, Democratic leader, arriving here to address two political gatherings in behalf of the Democratic national ticket, declared he attached "little significance to the result of the Maine election." "The result of the election there parallels that of four years ago," the commoner said. "Maine is normally a Republican state." Bryan said that Defense Day was "an unnecessary and disgusting exhibition of military toys. If they want to inspect the nation's preparedness they can do it by units. If they want a chance to be patriotic they can do it on July 4," he said. "Who can doubt that the establishment of a military day in every nation would retard peace?" Bryan continued. Discussing the political effect of Senator LaFollette's candidacy Bryan declared that in a sense it was fortunate for Democracy, "altho had not LaFollette announced his candidacy for the presidency the Democrats would have secured large portions of the progressive 'Republican' vote." Bryan addressed the San Francisco Center, a women's organization at noon today, a Presbyterian gathering in Pinehurst in the afternoon, and was to speak tonight at a public meeting in Native Sona' hall. YOUNG MATRON DIES OF OPERATION Mrs. Ruth Adams Colburn, 27, wife of Herbert Colburn, for the past five years chief stenographer at the office of Marks and Launer in Fullerton, died this morning at the Fullerton hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Decedent is survived by her husband, her mother, two sisters and two brothers. The body is at the McAulay funeral parlors awaiting funeral arrangements. Mrs. Colburn formerly lived in Orange. REPORTED MATSUIN NAMED MINISTER TOKIO, Sept. 9.—It was reported here today that Bass Keyshiro Matsui, foreign minister in the last imperial cabinet, been appointed ambassador to United States, succeeding Hanihara, who returned to Japan following the Asiatic immigration exclusion bill by the American congress. PLAIN DEALER GET ANSWER TO LETTER If "Dad" Clawson had doubts about the value of Pilot Dealer publicity—which is doubled—he hasn't any longer. His son, who is working on Hall ranch near or in Corcoran beyond Bakersfield, sent him in bills, but failed to put a name or address except Anahen Calif., on the envelope. The Pilot Dealer told about it and Dad presented himself. But Postmaster J. H. Whitaker already had sent the letter back to the postmaster at Corcoran, who identified the sender and located him. Whitaker told the father of his action, and if other letter is expected soon, he hasn't come already. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, September 9, 1924 FROM PLANT TO CO S. MARINES RESS NORTH IN RAIN ing Ceases as Heavy Rains Continue; Gobs on Job HANGHAI, Sept. 9—Torren. rains tonight came to the stance of the hard pressed kiang forces. ispatches from the front inted that the Chekiang counattack in the neighborhood luho had resulted in deserfighting along the railroad Peace Should be Aspiration of All ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sept. 9.—"Our common aspiration should be to promote good will among nations and establish peace upon earth," said Premier Ramsey MacDonald today in accepting the freedom of the city. "When we put our hand to this work, however, we discover how difficult are the minds of man. Peace, security, cooperation — what do they mean? There are men of critical minds who can prove beyond the possibility of a doubt that any scheme produced will not work." CROP REPORT SHOWS BIG INCREASE Grain Forecast for Year Holds Alluring Note For Farmer WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.—The crop reporting board of the department of agriculture this afternooon issued the following report on crop condiations in the United States as of September 1: Winter wheat forecast, 1924—589,000,000 bushels, compared with 572,000,000 bushels last year. Yield per acre, 16.0. Spring wheat production fore- S.P. LIMITED DERAILED IN ARIZ. TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 9.—A board of inquiry here today began an investigation of the wrecking of eastbound Sunset Limited of the Southern Pacific Railway at Bohn, near Maricopa, Ariz., last night in which Fireman George L. Ward of Tucson, Ariz., was killed. That bolts holding a rail in position had been removed, was declared by officials of the railway. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9.—One trainman was killed, another seriously injured and five passengers less seriously hurt early today when the eastbound Sunset Limited of the So. Pac. was derailed near Maricopa, Ariz., according to a report received at the headquarters of the railroad here today. There was evidence that an attempt had been made to tamper with the rails causing the wreck. An investigation revealed that the nuts had been removed from at least three bolts holding the rails at the point where the wreck occurred. Fireman G. Ward was killed and Conductor Anderson who was "deadheading" in the baggage car, was seriously injured. Names of the injured passengers had not been received. The injured and all other passengers were taken to Maricopa soon after the wreck occurred and there transferred to the Golden State Limited which was following. The train was running at a speed of about 45 miles per hour when the tampered section of track was struck. Despite this speed the train of ten cars was stopped within five car lengths. The engine, mail car, baggage car and a tourist sleeper left the track and three pullman cars left the rails but remained on the ties. CHASE APPEALS TO PRESIDENT GRAIN Forecast for Year Holds Alluring Note For Farmer WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.—The crop reporting board of the department of agriculture this afternoon issued the following report on crop conditions in the United States as of September 1: Winter wheat forecast, 1924—589,000,000 bushels, compared with 572,000,000 bushels last year. Yield per acre, 16.0. Spring wheat production forecast—247,000,000 bushels, compared with 213,000,000 bushels last year. Yield per acre, 14.6 bushels. All wheat—Production forecast, 837,000,000 bushels, compared with 786,000,000 bushels last year. Yield per acre, 15.5 bushels. Corn—Production forecast, 2,513,000,000 bushels, compared with 3,046,000,000 last year. Yield per acre, 23.8 bushels. Oats—Production forecast, 1,486,000,000 bushels, compared with 1,300,000,000 bushels last year. Yield per acre, 35.7 bushels. Barley—Production forecast, 194,000,000 bushels, compared with 198,000,000 last year. Yield per acre, 25.7 bushels. NEW YORK, Sept. 9.—The bulls regained control of the market today, tho they were not able to retain all the gains recorded in the enthusiastic outburst at the opening and in the course of the strong unward movement, speculative leaders added from 1 to 5 points to their opening price. It is difficult to say whether the Maine election was a cause or an excuse for this bullish demonstration for Wall-at in general paid less attention to the election than is generally believed. The market exhibited strength in the reaction which immediately followed and trading fell off as soon as prices showed a tendency to decline. The bears attempted to check the movement by heavy selling of American Woolen, Daniel Boone Woolen and other stocks which yielded rather easily in the past. Only a temporary recession was forced in active stocks and the market in the fourth hour was ready to resume its advance. ANNUAL MUSIC CONVENTION HERE Two or three hundred music store proprietors of So. Calif. will come to Anaheim next week on Wednesday evening, when the annual convention and banquet of the Music Trade Ass'n of So. Calif. will be held at the Elks' club. Distinguished speakers from Los Angeles and elsewhere are expected, and several important questions will be considered. This photograph of bury, Long Island, soon after it was the first time the tie for the matches in wintional challenge cup brought by wearing Chinese uniforms the display of flags withinountaries. American missionary leaders reremed with the American connie,and decided against the role of missionaries in the war. The consultate agreed to hide assistance wherever it be needed. Water being pushed back to ten miles of Shanghai, mining reinforcements last succeeded in a brilliant attack along the railline in recovering all of lost territory and advancing lines almost to Anting. Are now planning a flank-movement with the object capturing Kiang Su headiers and Quinlan but heavy forcements man interfere troop movements. SANGHAI, Sept. 9.—Heavy reinforcements were this noon believed to have stemmed the Kiangsu advance on Anghai. Airy firing continues to theof the city but the intensitythe attack seems to have diedand the Chekiqal defendersless confidence their new lines hold. Anwhile today,the more11,000 marines of the fourgung powers landed this morningup their positions as asby the defense strategy. The forces landed from al-aval vessels in the harbor in250 Americans, 360 British,japanese and 100 Italians.Americans were assigned heavy firing continues to the of the city but the intensity the attack seems to have died and the Chekiqing defenders pass confidence their new lines hold. while today, the more 1,000 marines of the four long powers landed this mornook up their positions as asby the defense strategy. The forces landed from alnval vessels in the harbor in250 Americans, 360 British, Japanese and 100 Italians. Americans were assigned important duty of guarding electric station and the water city of the foreign settlement. Addition to the landing of the ties the full strength of the deer defense corps was mobtory coincidental with the cease by the municipal council proclamation setting forth an emergency existed and implying all necessary measures to defense of the settlement. PORTED MATSUI UNAMED MINISTER KIO, Sept. 9. It was related here today that Baron Eiro Mataul, foreign minister, has appointed ambassador to the U.S. States, succeeding M. Sara, who returned to Japan in the Asiatic immigraexclusion bill by the Ameringress. IN DEALER GETS SWER TO LETTER "Dad" Clawson had any about the value of Plain publicity—which is doubtne hasn't any longer. Sisson, who is working on the branch near or in Corcoran Bakersfield, sent him $15 is, but failed to put any address except Anaheim. On the envelope. The Plain told about it and Dad prehimself. Postmaster J. H. Whitaready had sent the letter to the postmaster at Corwho identified the sender located him. Whitaker told ther of his action, and anetter is expected soon, if it come already. CHASE APPEALS TO PRESIDENT TRENTON, N. J., Sept. 9. — Governor Silzer today, in reply to the protests of Jersey City church organizations, declared that he would not call off the Pirpo-Wills fight scheduled to be held Thursday night. WASHINGTON, Sept. 2. — Canon William S. Chase of New York, today carried to the White House his demand for the deportation of Luis Angel Firpo, Argentine prize fighter, before his scheduled bout with Harry Wills, negro heavyweight on Thursday. JERSEY CITY, N. J., Sept 9. — In a last minute effort to stop the fight between Luila Firpo, "Wild Bull of the Pampas," and Harry Wills, scheduled at Boyles Thirty Acres Thursday night, Herbert Clarke Gilson, attorney for the Society for the Prevention of Vice and Promotion of Public Morals, today announced he would seek a restraining order. Commissioner of Public Safety Quinn went ahead making policies and transportation arrangements nevertheless, asserting as the match was advertised as a boxing exhibition he did not see how they could hold that it was against the law. FIVE WILD SHEEP Five wild sheep is the latest addition to the park family, announced Earl Guysi this afternoon. The pen has been built for some time, but owing to the recent hoof and mouth epidemic, the superintendent was unable to get the sheep. They no doubt will be an added attraction. For Better Glasses see Dr. Golding ANNUAL MUSIC CONVENTION HERE Two or three hundred music store proprietors of So. Calif., will come to Anaheim next week on Wednesday evening, when the annual convention and banquet of the Music Trade Assn.of So. Calif. will be held at the Elks club. Distinguished speakers from Los Angeles and elsewhere are expected, and several important questions will be considered. Anshelm members of the Orange-co branch are responsible for bringing the gathering here. A concert will feature the evening's entertainment. The secretary is expected here shortly, possibly today, to complete arrangements. Last year the meeting was held at Long Beach. UNDERWRITERS BANQUET The Orange Co. Asa'n of Life Underwriters last night held a dinner and meeting at the California Hotel in Fullerton, with a large turnout. There was an elaborate program of addresses, music and dancing later. The chief speaker was C.W. Luckman of Los Angeles, who spoke on the "100 per cent Man." LAD KILLED BY MOTORCYCLE SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9. — John Beerne, Jr., 11, is dead here today and Howard Elliott was held by the police following an accident late yesterday when Elliott is said to have run down the lad with a motorcycle. The Beerne lad was playing in an alley and ran directly in front of his motorcycle. Elliott told the police. LONG SENTENCE L. K. Newell of La Habra was launched today upon a 250-day county jail sentence, after he had been found guilty of a charge of having liquor in his possession. Newell however was assessed a $250 fine, by Justice Jack Landell at Santa Ana, but he was unable to satisfy judgment. GET MARVIN'S new California Dates. SCott occupies an adjoinnawaiting a retrial on a ncharge. The bet was not taken ever, for at that point a J ficer came up and "raider party. "Gambling isn't allowjail," he explained. At this point Dickie refrom the jail barbershop. He wearing a snappy gray coat colored tweed trousers and blue tie, and looked more gay college student than a whom tomorrow may bring tence to die on the gallows. Both boys seemed more ful today than they have in the last week. Both ad- that they "would be glad it over with." While the boys chatted b with newspapermen, their p grief stricken and anxious, making arrangements to get of the verdict. It was virtually certain that neither Mr. nor Mrs. will be in the courtroom. have been ill at their suhome at Charlevoix and their sicians have said that they of hearing Judge Caverly's lion in court might prove faWhether or not the elder pold will be there was pamatical but it is expected thii will be in his accustomed where for weeks he sat a heartbroken man, hearing state's attorney denounce hi as a murderer and watcher "mountain of evidence," on the prosecution said it would be the boys, accumulate. The Loeb family will be sent by Allan Loeb, anson, and Richard's uncle, M. Loeb. REOPEN PROBE OF REVENUE BURGE WASHINGTON, Sept. 9. — Senate investigation of the bourof internal revenue, including enforcement of the problaw, will be reopened on Seplil N ANAHEIM aler COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSS Total for 1910 as 2,365 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, with moderate temperature tonight and Tuesday. 27th YEAR—No. 317 O COMBAT FIRES Maj. Hurndall, Captain of British Polo Team, During Practice for International Cup Matches MONROVIA'S WATERSHED MENACED Leaping Flames Advance Despite Strenuous Fighting LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9—While forestry officials and representatives of the Angeles Forest Protective Assn. conferred today upon the feasibility of drafting from 500 to 1000 men employed in manufacturing plants in the foothill towns to combat the latest outbreak of the San Gabriel canyon forest fire, the conflagration This photograph of Maj. F. B. Hurndall was taken at Westbury, Long Island, soon after the arrival of the British challengers. It was the first time the English players had been out for practice for the matches in which they hope to win back the international challenge cup brought to the United States three years ago. BOYS OFFER TO BET ON HANGING CHICAGO, Sept. 9.—"Let's bet on whether or not Dickie and I not hanged." This was the enthusiastic greeting of Nathan F. Leopold, Jr., a newspapermen who visited his hill in the county jail today for their last interview before Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold are arrested into court to be sentenced for the slaying of Robert Branks. Leopold was bubbling over with the prospects of the gambling theme he had evolved. He reached into his pocket and drew out few bills. "Here," he cried to one of the reporters, "I'll bet you all I've got and I'll take either end of the bet you say. I'll bet we do I'll bet we don't. Or, better still, we'll make it a 'parley' and let Dickie and Russell Scott in it." Scott occupies an adjoining cell waiting a retrial on a murder charge. The bet was not taken, however, for at that point a jail officer came up and "raided" the city. "Gambling isn't allowed in it," he explained. MURDER CASE FIRST IN YEARS Ira Noble of La Habra, the first person to be charged with murder in Orange County courts in more than two years, was scheduled to face a jury tomorrow in Judge R. Y. Williams' court, and hear evidence presented reparding the neath by stabbing of G. B. Rutherford, said at the time to be an Indian, but later declared to be a Caucasian. When the trial opens at 10 a.m., court attaches will recall recent murder trials, both held in the same courtroom. As a result of one of them, Narciso Cisneros, of Anaheim was hanging at San Quentin prison, two years ago this month, for a double murder in the Anaheim Mexican colony. This case was tried in July 1921. Shortly after, Mary Campbell, in the same courtroom, heard a sentence that sent her to state's prison for ten years, after she had been convicted of murdering her husband Jess Campbell, at Balbea. Though it will be several days before it "gets into action" the leaping flames advance despite strenuous fighting. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9—While forestry officials and representatives of the Angeles Forest Protective Ass'n conferred today upon the feasibility of drafting from 500 to 1000 men employed in manufacturing plants in the foothill towns to combat the latest outbreak of the San Gabriel canyon forest fire, the conflagration began its threatened drive on the Monrovia watershed. Pushing a fiery sector out of the head of Fish canyon, where the flames invaded early today, the blaze, according to observers, has started its newest advance on Monrovia peak. The flames, the observers report, are spreading rapidly westward, roaring thru the canyons and along the ridges at a steadily increasing rate. WEAVERVILLE, Calif., Sept. 9—Several of the 25 forest fires started a week ago last Sunday by the electrical storm were still causing concern today in the vicinity of Trinity National Forest, the most serious one being at Forest Glen on the south fork of the Trinity river, where more than 100 men were on the fire line. Three small forest fires are still running in the district between Hayfork and Harrison Gulch, Shasta-co. The state is combatting a fire on Grass Valley creek, control of which was expected by nightfall. GROWERS PROTEST SUGAR TARIFF CUT SANTA ANA, Sept. 9—Orange-co sugar beet growers today began to lay down on President Coolidge a telegraph barrage to bring about a postponement of presidential action in cutting the vsugar tariff rate. C. A. Johnson, manager of the Holly Sugar Co., at Huntington Beach, perhaps the largest sugar manufacturing company in the world, said that the refineries would suffer a huge loss if the cut is made. H. E. Wahiberg, farm advisor, said that the county farm bureau today put letters in the mails to all county Chambers of Commerce asking them to telegraph Coolidge to postpone action on the reduction until the side of the sugar beet growers and refinery officials can be placed before the commission. ESCAPE IN SMASH IS MIRACULOUS Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Waltz, 903 East Center-at, narrowly escaped with their lives early last evening. SCOPEN PROBE OF REVENUE BUREAU WASHINGTON, Sept. 9. The late investigation of the bureau internal revenue, including the procurement of the prohibition bill, will be reopened on Sept. 17, was announced today. ESCAPE IN SMASH IS MIRACULOUS Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Waltz, 903 East Center-st, narrowly escaped with their lives early last evening when their Ford was struck by an S. P. train at the Broadway crossing in West Anaheim. The accident occurred about 7:50 o'clock and the Ford was ground to piece-meal beneath the locomotive. Mr. and Mrs. Waltz jumped and Mrs. Waltz received no injuries at all, it is said. Mr. Waltz received a slight cut on the face, but was not seriously hurt. Railroad officials say that the trainmen tried hard to prevent the autoists from coming onto the tracks, signalling them to stop. Both the train and the car were going slowly. THREATENS PRINCE, ADJUDGED INSANE OGDENSBURG, N. Y., Sept. 2. Adjudged insane, Marcus E. Gerre, 56, alleged author of the threatening letter sent to the prince of Wales, was today admitted to the state hospital for the insane here. A lunacy commission found the man unbalanced. LAD SHOOTS SELE Late yesterday, 4-year-old Trinidad Ponce of San Juan Capistrano watched his mother unpack a trunk in their home. He saw a revolver. Unnoticed, he entered another room. There was a shot. The mother rushed in. She fainted. Today, at 3 a.m., Trinidad died at the county hospital, victim of the accidental discharge of the weapon. Hearing the shot, Ponce rushed into the house. The lad was holding his side. The mother lay prone. Thinking she was dead, Ponce did not learn the mistake until neighbors arrived.