oc-plain-dealer 1924-10-11

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1922 823 $2,269,271 1922 875 1,413,045 1921 504 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,500 PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $3 year in No. Orange-co. SHENANDOAH RI CALIF. REALTY VALUES UP RAPIDLY Increasing at Rate of Nearly Billion Yearly Says Controller SACRAMENTO, Oct. 11.—California property is increasing in value at the rate of nearly a billion a year, according to the annual statement of State Controller Mary L. Riley, made public today. Controller Riley fixed the 1924 value of all property in the state. Suggest Whitehouse Dinner for Players WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.—Suggestions that Pres. Coolidge tender a dinner and a reception to the champion Washington Nationals reached the White House today along with scores of letters from enthusiastic baseball fans. The dinner suggestions came from Donald Rehe, of Allen-town, Pa., and A. T. Oppenheimer of Cleveland, Ohio, who told the president it would be "a fine political move." UNHAMPERED PROGRESS OF RADIO SHIPMENT ORANGES U THIS WEEK Anaheim Moves 87 and Placentia 65 Last Six Days The orange market took a upturn this week, approx. 26 cars being shipped from Orange-co. including Olive Habra and Garden Grove. Anaheim with 87 cars and centa with 65 helped to sw总 total. Prices held up splendidly week the last Increasing at Rate of Nearly Billion Yearly Says Controller SACRAMENTO, Oct. 11.—California property is increasing in value at the rate of nearly a billion a year, according to the annual statement of State Controller May L. Riley, made public today. Controller Riley fixed the 1934 value of all property in the state at $6,661,409,392 as against $5,716,358,068 last year, marking an increase of $943,051,334 during the twelve month period. During the same period the county indebtedness increased from $116,122,293 to $125,319,018, a jump of $9,195,728. Los Angeles County led the state with the increase in net property values of $724,165,711. The 1924 grand total reported by Los Angeles county authorities was $2,716,223,805. San Francisco County was second with a jump of $72,521,533 over 1933. The total value of all property in San Francisco at the present time was placed at $989,-21,070. Third place in property value fame was taken by Alameda County which reports a 1923 total of $274,489,962 or $32,083,947 more than the grand total last year. DELAY START OF DIRIGIBLE ZR3 FREDIERICHSAHFEN, Germany, Oct. 11.—The start of the trans-Atlantic voyage of the Z. R. was postponed until tomorrow. The postponement was announced a half hour before the big dirigible was due to cast off for America today. Thru the night plans had been made for an early morning departure for the last ship to be turned out at the Zeppelin factory. Under the terms of the Versailles treaty, the Zeppelin factory must be destroyed. Dr. Hugo Eckener, director of the Zeppelin company and commander of the Z. R. 3 in its trans-Atlantic trip had kept constantly in touch with the weather situation along the vessel's proposed route, receiving reports by radio from points along the southern route. It had been planned to take the dirigible across Basel, Switzerland to Bordeaux and thence to the Azores. DIRIGIBLE READY TO CROSS ATLANTIC WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.—The dirigible Z. R. 3 is ready to start for America, but is awaiting a favorable weather report on one day. UNHAMPERED PROGRESS OF RADIO WASHINGTON, Oct. 11—Out of the tangle of technical and administrative detail of the National Radio Conference, being whipped into concrete form by federal experts today, has come the groundwork of unhampered development of this utility that the public may reap the full benefit of scientific progress in the next year. This was the judgment of government officials, including Sec. of Commerce Hoover, scientists, newspaper publishers, amateur and equipment manufacturers, who "listened in" at the sessions of the conference which closed late yesterday. The conference imposed upon radio another year of "self industrial government," recommendations were made to the department of commerce for the conduct of wireless communication and expansion, since congress has not seen fit to adopt regulatory legislation. Noteworthy achievements of the conference were: 1. Approval of the experimental use of the super power (Continued From Page One) broadcasting stations under strict governmental regulations. Limitation on power of the general broadcast stations maintained. 2. Betterment of all phases of radio and elimination of impediments to its fullest service planned. 3. General broadcasting bans extended to include all wave lengths from 200 to 545 metres; new zoning system worked out to create additional channels. 4. Designation of Class B stations changed to class 1, class C. low power operating at about 560 metres, abolished and required to qualify for higher classes. Class A changed to classes two and three. 5. Five channels instead of two provided for marine use, improving interference situation especially along the coast. Ship Anaheim Moves 87 and Placentia 65 Last Six Days The orange market took a upturn this week, approx. 26 cars being shipped from Orange-co., including Olive Habra and Garden Grove. Anaheim with 87 cars and centia with 65 helped to swat total. Prices held up splendidly week, the better grades of sizes showing gains. So Calif. navels are bad need of rain, and unless it the crop estimates, owing to larger sizes, will have to be considerably cut. Thompson navels in 7 counties are more mature this time last year and 11 ships are that size will be shipped for the state amount to 38,294 cars from Calif. to date against 41,666 years. Lemon shipments are 522 and 8,054 cars respectful From the entire state of shipments for the week recently ended were 587 cars oranges and 127 of lemon dates from the state 45,904 of oranges have been shipped against 49,352 last year and 749 of lemons against 8,311 Florida shipped 31,920 oranges and 19,967 of lemons against 23,808 and 18,222 respectively last year to the date. Dociduous fruit ships amounted to 43,090 cars at the family residence. He was a native Ohio, but had been residence of Anaheim for 17 years and was a printer by trade is survived by his wife, Ina Man and two daughters, Miss Bel Wortman and Mrs. Imaier survives him also, living at above address, and a brother, liam E. Wortman; and two sisters, Mrs. O. D. Wright of City, Kansas, and Mrs. E.J. tilio, of Independence, Kanis sisters will not be able to attend the funeral, according to a sage received today. Funerals are announced for 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the die funeral parliars in charge the American Legion, and a civil request has been made for Legion members to be presentement is to be in the Loma cemetery. in touch with the weather situation along the vessel's proposed route, receiving reports by radio from points along the southern route. It had been planned to take the dirigible across Basel, Switzerland to Bordeaux and thence to the Azores. DIRIGIBLE READY TO CROSS ATLANTIC WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.—The dirigible Z. R. 3 is ready to start for America, but is awaiting a favorable weather report on conditions west of England, Capt. Geo. W. Steele, the senior American naval observer, advised the navy department today. ATTACK KLANSMEN GLENS FALLS, N. Y., Oct. 11.—A barrage of stones, clubs and bottles of ammonia thrown by a mob of nearly 2000 persons greeted the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan last night when they attempted to organize in this city. The crowd, composed largely of youths, stormed the building in which the meeting was held and smashed in the windows. Several of those who attended were assaulted. They said today but for the timely interference of police they might have been seriously injured. LAUNCH TOY BOOM SANTA BARHARA, Oct. 11.—Friends of Harvey M. Toy, San Francisco hotelman and chairman of the State Highway Commission launched an informal boom for him for governor following his unanimous election as president of the California Hotel Men's Ass'n. at their annual convention now in session here. Fresno was chosen as the meeting place of the association next year. Charles Baud of Los Angeles was named first vice president; Harry Barker, Oakland, second vice president; Charles Hamilton, Fresno, third vice president; Arthur Loeb, San Francisco secretary; E. W. Carson, Los Angeles, assistant secretary; Edwin White, Presno, treasurer. First Quirinalista Ass'n, Knights Pythias Hall, 325 W. Center-st. Two Los Angeles mediums, Floral messages, 7:30 Sunday evening. DIRIGIBLE READY TO CROSS ATLANTIC WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.—The dirigible Z. R. 3 is ready to start for America, but is awaiting a favorable weather report on conditions west of England, Capt. Geo. W. Steele, the senior American naval observer, advised the navy department today. ATTACK KLANSMEN GLENS FALLS, N. Y., Oct. 11.—A barrage of stones, clubs and bottles of ammonia thrown by a mob of nearly 2000 persons greeted the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan last night when they attempted to organize in this city. The crowd, composed largely of youths, stormed the building in which the meeting was held and smashed in the windows. Several of those who attended were assaulted. They said today but for the timely interference of police they might have been seriously injured. LAUNCH TOY BOOM SANTA BARHARA, Oct. 11.—Friends of Harvey M. Toy, San Francisco hotelman and chairman of the State Highway Commission launched an informal boom for him for governor following his unanimous election as president of the California Hotel Men's Ass'n. at their annual convention now in session here. Fresno was chosen as the meeting place of the association next year. Charles Baud of Los Angeles was named first vice president; Harry Barker, Oakland, second vice president; Charles Hamilton, Fresno, third vice president; Arthur Loeb, San Francisco secretary; E. W. Carson, Los Angeles, assistant secretary; Edwin White, Presno, treasurer. First Quirinalista Ass'n, Knights Pythias Hall, 325 W. Center-st. Two Los Angeles mediums, Floral messages, 7:30 Sunday evening. WOMAN MAY LIVE SAN JOSE, Oct. 11.—Mrs. Lucy Soldria, 35, was expected to recover today from wounds inflicted late yesterday when Peter Re. 35, shot and killed his wife, Lucy daughter of Mrs. Soldria, and then killed himself. The two women were leaving court when Judge Welsh had allowed Mrs. Re $25 a month temporary alimony pending hearing of a suit for divorce. Appropriates Light SANTA ANA, Oct. 10.—Arthur Squires, youth of Buena Park, was given his freedom today after he paid a $5 fine for taking a lantern that had been placed on an open bridge near Buena Park. Plain Dealer Classification Ads produce results Try this medium above address, and a brother, liam E. Wortman; and two sisters, Mrs. O. D. Wright of City, Kansas, and Mrs. E.J. title of Independence, Kan.; sisters will not be able to attend the funeral, according to a sage received today. Funerals are announced for 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the dale funeral parlor in chapel the American Legion, and acial request has been made for Legion members to be presentement is to be in the Loma cemetery. WILL NOT PERMIT HER FAITH SHAKES LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11.—Dorothy Moore, pretty 23-year bride, refused to permit her to be shaken in her youthful band today when he was arrested in court on a statutory order against a young girl. Mrs.M stoutly maintained her hush innocence and remained by side throughout the court session Moore, however, was bound for trial in the superior court. MERCURY FALLS ALL OVER SOURCE LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11. temperatures tumbled down in all sections of So.Calif., today many districts reported first frost of the season. A of four inches of snow fell in San Bernardino mountain during the storm which shortly before dawn. A faint tide of snow was reported on the gales Forest Reserve today. TOMATOES STILL GOING FORWAKE Fifty-two cars of oranges, cars of tomatoes, two cars of nuts and one car of lemons reported shipped this week Fullerton. All the tomatoes, nuts and lemons were sent over the Santa Fe and oranges were divided among three roads, the Santa Fe, the P. and P.E. Phone 25-3 for marrelfling. Pat Henderson, Mgr., Anderson Beauty Parlor. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, October 11, 1924 H REMAINS AT SAN SHIPMENT OF ORANGES UP THIS WEEK anaheim Moves 87 Cars and Placentia 65 in Last Six Days The orange market took a slight turn this week, approximately cars being shipped from No. range-co., including Olive, Labra and Garden Grove. anaheim with 87 cars and Placentia with 65 helped to swell the al. Prices held up splendidly this week. BOMBING PLANES REACH NEWPORT NEW YORK, Oct. 11.—Eight Martin bombing planes, which left Langley Field, Va., for a flight thru darkness to Mitechell Field on Long Island, arrived over Newport at 9:50 and began a series of air maneuvers, which it was said would last an hour. They were then to fly to the Long Island field. The ninth plane, piloted by Captain E. A. Duncan, and which carried the squadron's radio sending equipment, was forced down at the naval air station at Lakehurst, N. J., by motor trouble. 9 TRAINMEN KILLED BY BANDITS SCRATCH ZEV IN $55,000 CLASSIC 60,000 Make Way Thru Gates at Latonia; Track Very Fast LATONIA RACE TRACK. K... Oct. 11—To the accompaniment of a wild demonstration from the crowd of 55,000, Epinard, champion thorobred of France, was beaten this afternoon to the special international race at a mile and a quarter. The race was Why Municipal Will Be Replaced? By Vard W. H. The $210,000 people that they might save and to guarantee our safety With the small Edison current for time, we would be great all business houses for this year by the power rating equipment is to depend on long transmission for interrupted service. In replying out that the city rate, seven cents has been the war when corporate the city was able to hung. It was within the made a lower rate—the comparison motor for an example part of the country. Power we can still show You must also railway commission run Edison rate any time The city clerk's The orange market took a slight turn this week, approximately cars being shipped from No. range co., including Olive, Labra and Garden Grove. Anaheim with 87 cars and Platia with 65 helped to swel the al. Prices held up splendidly this week, the better grades of small cars showing gains. So. Calif. navels are badly in need of rain, and unless it comes crop estimates, owing to small sizes, will have to be consider- cut. Thompson navels in Tulare county are more mature than at time last year and Indiea- ces are that size will be larger shipments for the season count to 38,294 cars from So. fl. to date against 41,606 last r. Lemon shipments are 12. and 8,054 cars respectively. In the entire state orange ments for the week just re- tended were 587 cars of langes and 127 of lemons. To a from the state 45,904 cars oranges have been shipped inst 49,352 last year and 12. of lemons against 8,314. Florida shipped 31,920 cars of langes and 19,967 of lemons inst 23,808 and 18,232 cars respectively last year to the same. O" FOR LONG TIME PRINTER Wayne J. Wortman, 47, 539 stunt-st, died yesterday p.m. the family residence. He was native of Ohio, but had been a evidence of Anaheim for 17 years was a printer by trade. He survived by his wife, Ina Wortma- and two daughters, Miss Isa-Wortman and Mrs. Ima Wil- fled Redondo Beach. His mother survives him also, living at the five address, and a brother, Will E. Wortman; and two sis- Mrs. O. D. Wright of Elk Kansas, and Mrs. E. J. Cas- of Independence, Kan. The cars will not be able to attend funeral, according to a mu- received today. Funera ser- are announced for 2 o'clock day afternoon from the Hud- funeral parliars in charge of American Legion, and a spe- request has been made for all on members to be present. Inent is to be in the Loma Vista etery. 9 TRAINMEN KILLED BY BANDITS EL PASO, TEXAS, Oct. 11—Nine trainmen, employees of the Eruption Mining Co., one of them an American, were lined up along the right of way embankment, and shot to death by bandits, who rifled the train of $15,000 payroll, the murder and robbery occurring 50 miles south of the border near Candelaria Station, Old Mexico. B. F. Barker, of El Paso, auditor of the mining company, was the American shot. The entire train crew two roadmasters and one laborer were slain and the only armed man on the train, a customs guard, is missing. It is believed there were five men in the bandit gang. Word had been received, according to Gen. Gomez, federal zone commander, that the holdup would be attempted and he declared he believed the attack and murder was planned in El Paso. A posse had been armed and sent in pursuit of the murderers. Bodies of the dead men were brought to Juarez on a special train today and it was not until then that authorities had more than meager knowledge of the tragedy. Two main line passenger trains meet at the scene of the killing during the night and brought the story of a wreck and possible shooting to the agent at Candelaria. The bandits were reported riding back toward the Texas or New Mexican border. The train was derailed by removing a rail on a curve throwing the engine and one car of dynamite off. The attack occurred sometime Friday afternoon as the train left the mine about noon. Barker, the American killed, has two sons living in Ajo, Arizona, and a sister and brother in New Orleans. His wife was with him at the mine. SHERRILL'S PAY FINE LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11—Jack Sherrill, film director, was fined $250 with an alternative jail sentence of 90 days today, for conducting his Hollywood home in a disgraceful manner. His wife was also found guilty and the card—that 60,000 persons had made out that they that the city rate, seven cents has been the war when corporate the city was able to hing. It was within a lower rate—the in the comparison motor for an example part of the country. Power we can still shi You must also re railway commission run Edison rate any time. The city clerk's trial return in both th money is turned into purpose, thereby keep it has been a very ownership was a good without showing any. In the comparison has taken the flat rate has not added to this at the plant, plus the and depreciation on the equipment, which raised Publicity has not city is not trying to but to give the people the service they have last 8 years, or who have their complete fee for power shortage and CANNOT TREASON BEQUEST LOS ANGELES, Oct. Uther or not the states Mr. and Mrs. Richardington of San Marcos tying relationship with M bella D. Huntington wife of Henry E. Hus Pasadena millionaire wh in a legal battle over M ington's will was a conjecture among local a today. While members of a lea which filed Mrs. Hun- will, bequeathing millions sonal property and real relatives, friends, servai philanthropic institutions repsed to discuss develop they intimated they were paired for a long series disputes over the terms will. Mr. and Mrs. Yarington annuated for the fact Friday afternoon as the train left the mine about noon. Barker, the American killed, has two sons living in Ajo, Arizona, and a sister and brother in New Orleans. His wife was with him at the mine. The track was lightning fast, the sky clear and the sun warm, accounting for one of the biggest crowds Latonia ever has been called upon to accommodate. The winner of today's international race, last of the three original contracted for by Wertheim, will receive $55,500. The second horse will get $6000, third $3000 and fourth $1000. Officials of the course estimated about three hours before time for the big race—fifth on the card—that 60,000 persons had made their way thru the gates and (Continued on Page Four) Anaheim Woman Killed When Struck By Auto At Crossing Two fatalities from auto accidents were reported last night. Mrs. Lotta Boggs, wife of H. M. Boggs, a rancher living just west of Anaheim and mother of Mrs. William Gathas who recently was married to William Gathas, proprietor of the Oyster Loaf Cafe on West Center-st., was knocked down and fatally hurt late yesterday in Los Angeles by an automobile driven by J. M. Schweng, 21, of that city. She suffered a basal fracture of the skull, and died soon afterwards, while on the way or else just after arriving at the Receiving hospital. Mrs. Boggs is said to have been walking across the street when Schweng drove around another car and struck her. Schweng was arrested by Detective Wilson and Adams and is being held pending the outcome of the inquiry. The body, it is said, will later be brot to Anaheim, and funeral services held from the Backs, Terry & Campbell funeral parlor. Mrs. Jessie DeHew Prouck, of 315 Rexford Drive Beverly Hills was instantly killed list, night, when the Cadillac sedan in which she was driving with her husband and another couple side-swiped a truck and was overturned near San Juan Capistrano. The left front wheel of the passenger car was torn off and the sedan swerved about and fell over on its side. It is believed the victim's neck was broken. An inquest this afternoon at Winbigler's funeral parlor, Santa Ana, will determine that, and the blame, if any. The truck was owned by A. W. Baynham, of 312 East 11th St., San Diego. Nobody else in the machine was hurt. The truck was coming north and the car going south, and not enough clearance apparently was allowed for. The rear left fender and rear left wheel of a car to which a trailer was attached and the trailer wrecked last night or early this morning in an accident nearly in front of the So. Califf, Edison Co.'s Katella sub station. Details of the accident could not be ascertained. Nobody connected with such an accident was treated yesterday or today at the local hospitals or the County hospital. A roadster received a smashed right front wheel and fender at Northam station last night or early this morning, but nobody was hurt. The machine collided with a truck and the owner claimed that the driver ran into a train, but this the Santa Fe agent denied. The car was taken toward Pullerton between 19 and 11 o'clock, today. While members of a law firm which filed Mrs. Huntsall will be bequeathing millions of relics, friends, servants philanthropic institutions refused to discuss develop they intimated they would pared for a long series of disputes over the terms will. Mr. and Mrs. Yarington appraised of the fact that he had been named as brother-in-law by Mrs. Huntsall and allotted $200,000 from her estate, claims were not related to her needied knowledge of any they should be named as beneficiaries. It is common belief that friends of the Huntington here that among the list an action will be filed at the terms of the will and tempt will probably be not invalidate the clause per to the San Marcos Yarine. The attorneys who file will indicated they would tempt to investigate the case of relationship aroused by statement of the Yarine would carry out the institute of the testament as soon passed thru the stages to bate. STUDENT FREEDOM MARTINEZ, Calif., Oct. Theodore Eggert, 22, young of Cal. law student, was in day having been acquitted jury last night on a charge having been intoxicated driving-an auto in which Smith, another university met death in a crash testifying in his own claimed he had obtained a gin at the request of two who, with Smith, made up part. The district attorney Eggert in his plea to for his testimony character an "attempt to hide behiltskirts of a girl companion." SAN DIEGO TODAY Why Municipal Power Plant Will Prove Big Advantage By Vard W. Hannum, City Power Superintendent The $210,000 power bond issue was submitted to the people that they might guard against any future power shortage and to guarantee our water supply. With the small water storage supply that the city has, if the Edison current failed for any reason, even for a short time, we would be greatly handicapped for fighting fire. Also all business houses found that they were greatly handicapped this year by the power shortage. The idea of installing generating equipment is to guarantee continuous service, and not depend on long transmission lines for supply, where the chance for interrupted service is very great. In replying to an article in the Gazette, where it was pointed out that the Edison lighting rate was much cheaper than the city rate, you will remember that Anaheim rate of seven cents has been in effect for many years and that during the war when corporations were raising their rates many times, the city was able to hold the same rate and still show an earnin- It was within the last year that the Edison Company made a lower rate—that of six and a half cents per K.W. In the comparison of power rates they picked a 1000 H.P. motor for an example. There are no 1000 H.P. motors in this part of the country. In taking many of our local plants using power we can still show a saving over Edison rates. You must also remember that we are not under the state railway commission rulings, and that we can at least equal the Edison rate any time people demand this rate. The city clerk's report has always shown a good substan- BIG AIRSHIP STRAINED IN LANDING It Was Positively Stated Air Leviathan Not Badly Damaged NORTH ISLAND, SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11.—The navy dirigible Shenandoah will not leave here today for Camp Lewis as scheduled. It was announced shortly after 9 a.m. The explanation was given that In replying to an article in the Gazette, where it was pointed out that the Edison lighting rate was much cheaper than the city rate, you will remember that Anaheim rate of seven cents has been in effect for many years and that during the war when corporations were raising their rates many times, the city was able to hold the same rate and still show an earnin. It was within the last year that the Edison Company made a lower rate—that of six and a half cents per K.W. In the comparison of power rates they picked a 1000 H.P. motor for an example. There are no 1000 H.P. motors in this part of the country. In taking many of our local plants using power we can still show a saving over Eddison rates. You must also remember that we are not under the state railway commission rulings, and that we can at least equal the Edison rate any time people demand this rate. The city clerk's report has always shown a good substantial return in both the light and water departments. This money is turned into the general fund and used for any city purpose, thereby keeping your taxes down. It has been a verdict all over the country that municipal ownership was a good thing, even if it was only self-sustaining without showing any great earnings. In the comparison referred to above the Edison company has taken the flat rate the city pays the Edison company, and has not added to this cost the salaries of the three operators at the plant, plus the overhead of supervision and the interest and depreciation on the investment of building and switchboard equipment, which raise the Edison rate materially. Publicity has not been rashed on this bond issue as the city is not trying to railroad any proposition over the people, but to give the people the say, whether they are satisfied with the service they have been given by the Edison company in the last 81 years, or whether they want to go all the way and have their complete generating equipment where the chances for power shortage and interrupted service is greatly lessened. CANNOT TELL REASON FOR BEQUEST LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11—Whether or not the statement of Mr. and Richard D. Yarlington of San Marcos, Tex., denying relationship with Mrs. Arabella D. Huntington, deceased wife of Henry E. Huntinton, Pasadena millionaire, will result in a legal battle over Mrs. Huntington's will was a matter of conjecture among local attorneys today. While members of a legal firm which filed Mrs. Huntington's will, bequeathing millions in personal property and real estate to relatives, friends, servants and philanthropic institutions, flatly refused to discuss developments, they intimated they were prepared for a long series of legal disputes over the terms of the will. Mr. and Mrs. Yarlington, when impressed by the fact that they pointed out that the Edison lighting rate was much cheaper that the city rate, you will remember that Anaheim rate of seven cents has been in effect for many years and that during the war when corporations were raising their rates many times, the city was able to hold the same rate and still show an earnin. It was within the last year that the Edison Company made a lower rate—that of six and a half cents per K.W. In the comparison of power rates they picked a 1000 H.P. motor for an example. There are no 1000 H.P. motors in this part of the country. In taking many of our local plants using power we can still show a saving over Eddison rates. You must also remember that we are not under the state railway commission rulings, and that we can at least equal the Edison rate any time people demand this rate. The city clerk's report has always shown a good substantial return in both the light and water departments. This money is turned into the general fund and used for any city purpose, thereby keeping your taxes down. It has been a verdict all over the country that municipal ownership was a good thing, even if it was only self-sustaining without showing any great earnings. In the comparison referred to above the Edison company has taken the flat rate the city pays the Edison company, and has not added to this cost the salaries of the three operators at the plant, plus the overhead of supervision and the interest and depreciation on the investment of building and switchboard equipment, which raise the Edison rate materially. Publicity has not been rashed on this bond issue as the city is not trying to railroad any proposition over the people, but to give the people the say, whether they are satisfied with the service they have been given by the Edison company in the last 81 years, or whether they want to go all the way and have their complete generating equipment where the chances for power shortage and interrupted service is gratly lessened. CRESSON, Pa., Oct. 11.—Five bandits held up and killed James Gorman of the American Railway Express Co. and seriously wounded Joseph Davis, messenger of the First National Bank of Edensburg and escaped with the payroll of the Cambria Indiana Mine Co. amounting to between $40,000 and $45,000. Gorman and Davis were carrying the payroll in a satchel from Edensburg on a Pennsylvania passenger train to the Cambria mine near here. Two bandits were met by three others at Rexlin. As the train stopped there, two bandits forced the engineer at the point of revolvers to take the train to a wooded spot nearby. When Gorman and Davis resisted the bandits opened fire. Gorman was killed and Davis fell seriously wounded. The bandits then grabbed the It Was Positively Stated Air Leviathan Not Badly Damaged NORTH ISLAND, SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11.—The navy dirigible Shenandoah will not leave here today for Camp Lewis as scheduled. It was announced shortly after 9 a.m. The explanation was given that the giant air liner was "slightly strained" while being landed on the ground last night, and that a delay would be made while a final check was made to insure no danger in crossing mountains en route to Camp Lewis. It was positively stated the Shenandoah was not badly damaged. It was stated from Capt. T. T. Craven's office, commander of the naval air station, that a glider in the aft portion of the ship was damaged, though not broken; when the giant liner settled too hard on the year gondola in striking the earth. It was said the glider was not broken. Just how long the ship will be delayed was said to be problematic today, but it was thought she would be able to resume her trip to Camp Lewis tomorrow. "I admit that the ship settled a bit too rapidly at the rear as we were coming to rest on the open field," said Rear Admiral Moffett today. "She sprung one of the rear struts in her understructure. The damage was so slight that the Shenandsah's own small force of mechanics will be able to entirely repair it by early this afternoon." "I am delaying our take-off, until tomorrow morning, not because of unreadiness due to the small damage, but solely because of our desire to pass over San Francisco tomorrow afternoon or early evening. This will also enable us to reach Camp Lewis about sundown Monday, which is the desired time of arrival." (By William G. Cayce) International News Service Staff Correspondent) NORTH ISLAND, SAN DIEGO, Cal., Oct. 11.—Two of her three 500 horsepower motors having been repaired during the night in addition to taking aboard a quantity of helium gas, gasoline, water and other supplies, the United States Navy rigid dirigible Shenandoah which was finally moored to her mast here at 1:02 o'clock this morning after successfully completing her jump from Fort Worth, Texas, was ready at daybreak today to resume her flight to Camp Lewis, Washington. Rear Admiral William Moffett, chief of the Bureau of Naval Aeronautics announced that the Shenandoah would leave here to While members of a legal firm which filed Mrs. Huntington's will bequeathing millions in personal property and real estate to relatives, friends, servants and philanthropic institutions, flatly refused to discuss developments, they intimated they were prepared for a long series of legal disputes over the terms of the will. Mr. and Mrs. Yarlington, when appraised of the fact that they had been named as brother and sister-in-law by Mrs. Huntington, and allotted $200,000 in cash from her estate, claimed they were not related to her and denied knowledge of any reason they should be named among beneficiaries. It is common belief among friends of the Huntington family there that among the list of heirs an action will be filed attacking the terms of the will and an attempt will probably be made to invalidate the clause pertaining to the San Marcos Yarlington's. The attorneys who filed the will indicated they would not atempt to investigate the question of relationship aroused by the statement of the Yarlingtons and would carry out the instructions of the testament as soon as it passed thru the stages of pro- **STUDENT FREED** MARTINEZ, Callif., Oct. 11. Theodore Eggert, 22, young Uni. Cal. law student, was free today, having been acquitted by a jury last night on a charge of having been intoxicated when driving an auto in which Dale Smith, another university student, set death in a crash. Eggert, distilling in his own behalf, admitted he had obtained a bottle of gin at the request of two girls who, with Smith, made up thearry. The district attorney scored Exgert in his plea to the jury for his testimony characterizing it "attempt to hide behind the girls of a girl companion." Phone 28-J for marcelling. Miss Merrill Henderson,Mgr. Anderson Beauty Parlor. Gorman and Davis were carrying the payroll in a satchel from Edensburg on a Pennsylvania passenger train to the Cambria mine near here. Two bandits were met by three others at Rexin. As the train stopped there, two bandits forced the engineer at the point of revolvers to take the train to a wooded spot nearby. When Gorman and Davis resisted the bandits opened fire. Gorman was killed and Davis fell seriously wounded. The bandits then grabbed the satchel containing the money and ran from the train escaping in an automobile. **INSTITUTE SECRET ORDER FOR GIRLS** Installation of Bethel of Jaab's Daughters is in progress this afternoon and evening in Masonic hall. The meeting opened this afternoon at 4:30 and a big supper at 6:30. Exemplification of the work will be started at 7:30 by the Culver City and Los Angeles Bethsla. A program and installation of officers at 8:30 is open to Masons, Eastern Stars, Amaranth and the public in general. The order is for daughters; granddaughters, sisters and nieces of Masons and stands somewhat in the same light to women's auxiliaries that the De Molay does to the Masonic order. It is the wish that all eligible girls in the community send in their names for membership. **TWO HOLDUPS** LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11.—A pair of bandits committed two holdups in quick succession early today escaping with loot totaling $300. Fred C. lemas and a woman companion parked in front of a residence and the bandits obtained $125 in cash and $300 in jewelry. A gasoline service station next netted the pair $75. **National Bank Call** WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.—A call for the condition of national banks as at the close of business of Oct. 10, was issued today by the comptroller of the currency. Gorman and Davis have been repaired during the night in addition to taking aboard a quantity of helium gas, gasoline, water and other supplies, the United States Navy rigid dirigible Shenandoah which was finally moored to her mast here at 4:02 o'clock this morning after successfully completing her jump from Fort Worth, Texas, was ready at daybreak today to resame her flight to Camp Lewis. Wash. Rear Admiral William Moffett, chief of the Bureau of Naval Aeronautics announced that the Shenandoah would leave here today between 10 a.m. and noon. "We want to reach San Francisco by sundown today at latest." Admiral Moffett said. According to his schedule the giant "Leviathan of the air" should pass over Los Angeles about 2 p.m. and reach her destination at Camp Lewis late tomorrow. While the Shenandoah was to be here only a few of the daylight hours today, a steady stream of people started to North Island at an early hour to see the big ship as well as attend the aerial spectacle to be staged in honor of the "daughter of the skies." This program started at 8 a.m. and included all kinds of aerial stunts by more than 400 planes. The Shenandoah, mining in the light of a bright moon move into sight here slightly to the northwest at 10:50 last night. She was riding easily at a 6900 foot level and making good speed. She then circled widely to the south, allhoueted against the blue black sky, resembling a huge cucumber as she slowly nosed downward and finally eased to the earth on the landing field 200 yards from her mooring mast at 11:40 p.m. Rear Admiral Moffett, the first to step to earth, was greeted by Capt. T. T. Craven, commander of the naval air station here, and other ranking officers. Commander Zachary Lansdowne in charge of the Shenandoah and the other officers and members of the crew alighted next and were warmly congratulated by the several hundred persons who had braved the cold night for several hours to see the big ship safely brought to rest here. A few minutes later 300 blue-jackets from the naval air station grabbed the mooring lines of the Shenandoah with the aid Continued on page four