oc-plain-dealer 1924-10-29

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 822 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 484,500 PRICE: Three Cents Per Copy $8 year in No. Orange-co. JOHNSON WILL COAST-WISE GALE HITS NO. STATES Terrific Wind Paralyzes Shipping on Northern Pacific Today PORTLAND, Oct. 29. — Portland continued today to be the center of a coastwise storm which lasted. Closing of Border May Be Advanced WASHINGTON, Oct. 29. — Positive assurances were given Congressman Phil Swing of California today by the treasury department that there would be no change in present closing hour of traffic on the United States-Mexican border, 9 p.m. In making the announcement Swing declared that a veritable avalanche of telegrams of protest have been received by him and the treasury department, since the agitation began to set the closing hour back to 12 midnight. Scores of women's clubs, individual and organizations generally made up the list that demands "for the good of American communities near the border," that the border close each night at 9 o'clock. BEST PRICE OF SEASON FOR FRUIT No. Orange-co. Exchan Moves 740 Cars of Oranges in Oct. With oranges companding best price of the season to date Terrific Wind Paralyzes Shipping on Northern Pacific Today PORTLAND, Oct. 29.—Portland continued today to be the center of a coast-wise storm which last night swept over Oregon and Washington and caused damage in several localities. North Head weather bureau station, off the mouth of the Columbia river, reported a wind of 70 miles an hour early today which whipped the bar and sea into mountainous waves. Few vessels crossed out and indications were that shipping would be considerably delayed for a day or more until the storm subsides. High winds howled thru Portland all night and showed no signs of abating this morning. A driving rain continued, the fall being recorded at $3.0 of an inch during the past 24 hours. Homes were damaged in Tillamook, Ore., by an electrical storm. At Roseburg, a power line went out. The North Umpqua river is reported steadily rising and other small streams are swollen. Eastern Oregon reported that the rain had greatly benefited winter wheat. A light snow fell at Klamath Falls yesterday afternoon, following rainfall of 1.42 inches during the day. RAINFADL, ABOVE NORMAL SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29.—With rainfall already measuring more than three inches against a normal seasonal precipitation of 644 inches, a steady downpour continued today. Reports from the entire northern California district indicated that the drought was effectively being ended by general rain which had reached and passed nonsmal seasonal figures in all sections. Livestock owners were juglant and grain growers happy over the rain which came at a most opportune time. Grazing this winter will be the best in four years, the livestock men believed as a result of the early continued rains. The storm accompanying the rainfall whipped the bay into a choppy sea which made navigation difficult. A 50-mile wind which swept up Richardson's bay caused many fine yachts anchored at San Luisito to drag anchor and one went adrift. Four youths whose boat capsized in the bay were rescued. According to reports from the mountains snowfall was plentiful but in places the warm temperature caused the snow to turn to FOURTH VICTIM OF S. O. GAS POISONING ELIZABETH PORT, N. J., Oct. 29.—Tetra-ethyl gas, inhaled by workers in the Standard Oil Co.'s plant here claimed its fourth victim within a few days when William Kresge of Elizabeth died in the hospital. Herbert Fuson, another worker, sent to the hospital, was in so serious a condition today he was placed in a straight jacket. He was not expected to recover. There are 16 others in hospitals and 25 others are affected. HELD FOR HITTING BOY DURING RAID LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29.—Charged with slapping 5-year-old Joe Grippi, Jr., during an alleged raid on the home of the boy's parents near Los Angeles, C. L. McGuire, former county dry enforcement officer, was arrested here today. McGuire was held for assault. PLFADS NOT GUILTY MCNT VERNON, Ill., Oct. 29. Lawrence M. Hight, Methodist minister of Ina, this afternoon withdrew his motion for a sanity hearing and pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder in connection with the death of his wife and the death of Wilford Sweetin. The motion for a separate trial for Mrs. Elsie Sweetin will be argued Friday, Oct. 31, and when this is settled, the murder cases will be set for a hearing. SCHOONER SAVED SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29.—Tossing about helplessly just off the Golden Gate today, as the result of her steering gear having been disabled by the rough sea between the Farallones and the Gate, the little three-masted schooner Roy Somers was saved from foundering by the timely arrival of the sea tug Sea Lion, which towed her safely to port, according to the C. of C. $195 SPEED FINES In making the announcement Swing declared that a veritable avalanche of telegraphs of protest have been received by him and the treasury department, since the agitation began to set the closing hour back to 12 midnight. Scores of women's clubs, individual and organizations generally made up the list that demands "for the good of American communities near the border," that the border close each night at 9 o'clock. Swing predicted today that instead of there being any possibility of the lid being tilted, the border would probably be closed tighter, with a change from 9 to 7. No. Orange-co. Exchange Moves 740 Cars of Oranges in Oct. With oranges companding to best price of the season to date the No. Orange-co Citrus Exchange will have shipped 740 cars of yellow enclaves during October, according to an estimate given today, and gars of lemons, more oranges than in either September or August. Another good piece of news is that valencia creek will have shipped 740 cars of yellow enclaves during October, according to an estimate given today, and gars of lemons, more oranges than in either September or August. According to Manager G. Sandilands of the Anabeim Oran & Lemon Ass'n, oranges in the Abeim district this season include the largest proportion of smiles in 32 years past. Naturalism a marked improvement next year is anticipated. The Californa Fruit Growth Exchange is calling for estimations of the new crop as of Nov. 1, and these are expected to be all in accord with compiled within a few days. There is very little storage lemons in California now; prices for them are expected to hold up well. When the valencia shipping season of the old crop will close uncertain, but may easily run till Nov. 10, according to the Northern Exchange. The offbowl fruit is always an uncertain shipment problem. Eclipsing all previous season price marks, Orange-co valencia yesterday sold on the New York auction market up to $10.45. This is approximately 50 cents higher than any previous level. In addition there were, on June bringing $9.20 and $9.30, this lots selling at $8.20, $8.25 and $8.80, eight lots at $7.00 to $7.and nine lots at $6.00 and up less than $7.00. Five or six lots outside New York brought $7.00 or better at 13 lots $6.00 and up. No. Orange-co fruit figure strongly among the leaders. Nearly all the markets we steady or higher. Lemons sold up to $7.50, but ceilpts were small. EXPECT CROWD AT BARNETT BENEFIT Prof. Eugene Knox, of Winters College who will attend at the benefit college event... The storm accompanying the rainfall whipped the bay into a choppy sea which made navigation difficult. A 50-mile wind which swept up Richardson's bay caused many fine yachts anchored at Saulsalto to drag anchor and one went adrift. Four youths whose boat capsized in the bay were rescued. According to reports from the mountains snowfall was plentiful but in places the warm temperature caused the snow to turn to rain. The skies cleared during the day but the weather bureau said occasional showers could be expected this afternoon and tomorrow with probably clear and warmer weather Thursday. Storm warnings have been changed to southwest and are being continued from Point Arena northward to Tatoosh Island. PLEASANT SHOWER IN NO. ORANGE-CO. From .32 to .45 of an inch of rain fell last night and early this morning in No. Orange-co, bringing the season's total to around .59, against .26 last year at this date. However, the district is still behind the average. That is the total of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n, the gauge at Nebelung ranch showed .35. A. S. Bradford of Placentia reported .45, making .47 for the season. The Yorba Linda Citrus Ass'n gauge showed .34 making .47, also. The La Habra Citrus Ass'n's measurement was .37 and Fullerton's total is believed to have been about the same as the ange & Lemon Ass'n. These light rains help to size the fruit at least, says Manager G. W. Sandilands of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n. The trees also are washed off and the ground prepared for heavier rains to sink in more easily, if they come. A 2 INCH RAIN IN L. A. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29—Rain totalled .42 of an inch-in Los Angeles and vicinity last night. Weather Bureau officials reported today. It was So. Calif.'s second Continued on page eight SCHOONER SAVED SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29—Tossing about helplessly just off the Golden Gate today, as the result of her steering gear having been disabled by the rough sea between the Farallones and the Gate, the little three-masted schooner Roy Somers was saved from foundering by the timely arrival of the sea tug Sea Lion, which towed her safely to port, according to the C. of C. $125 SPEED FINES Speeders contributed $135 in fines in Justice Jack Layton's traffic court at Santa Clara Junction. Among those North Los Angeles-st., Xanheim, who was fined $20 on a charge of speeding 43 miles an hour, and Byrne K. Harris, 147 West Whitney-st. Fullerton, who was levied a fine of $20 on a charge of cutting in. REPUBLICAN RALLY Republicans rallied on the vacant lot opposite the California theatre at 3:30 p.m. today. The speakers were Atty. Z. B. West, Jr., and S. Reinhaus of Santa Ana, S. C. Hartranft of Fullerton, Republiean nominee for assembly, and Major E. J. Marks of Fullerton. The flying squadron of the Coolidge clubs is touring the county. GOULD LOST FIGHT NEW YORK, Oct. 29—A terrific fight involving hundreds of millions of dollars between E. H. Harriman and the Gould interests for railroad supremacy was revealed here today for the first time by Edwin Gould. He was testifying in the suit for an accounting of the $2,000,000 Jay Gould estate. The fight ended, he testified before a referee, in the collapse of the Gould lins. $300 LIQUOR FINE Roberto Gomez of Fullerton, arraigned this morning before Judge French for possession of liquor, entered a plea of guilty and was fined $300 or sentenced to 300 days in jail. He paid the fine. POSTPONE FLIGHT TOKYO, Oct. 29—Failing again in his efforts to charter ships to patrol the north Pacific airway, Major Zannl, Argentine round-the-world filer, tonight definitely abandoned the flight. EXPECT CROWD AT BARNETT BENEFIT Prof. Eugene Knox, of Waittier College, who will eventually at the benefit Friday evening to be Hi school auditorium, is clever impersonator and reader and a good sized crowd is expected to enjoy his program and help Barnett. The latter, when suffering with a cold, played football and was hurry. He is recovering from pneumonia, but will have to go to Arizona. The X-Ray did show that he had broken rib contrary to reports. Hunt & Tellam presented a pair of slippers to him, and the Kiwanis club raised $50. The benefit to Barnett is not guarded as a community affair. D. & R. G. RY. SOLD DENVER, Oct. 29—The organization plan for the Denver Rio Grande Western Railroad is ready approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission, was put under way here today when the road was sold at public auction Swatland & Hilbard, a New York banking firm, for $17,935,700. The New York bankers were undertood to be acting for the Miouri Pacific and Western Pacific Railroads, the two roads that are to gain control of the Rio Grande under the reorganization plan The Rio Grande has been in the hands of a federal receivership for several years. LEASE GERMAN RADIO PATENT WASHINGTON, Oct. 29—Att Gen. Stone ruled the navy department and other federal departments might lease confiscate German radio patents. The navy department has been using such a patent since the close of the war and recently asked for a formal ruling from the department of justice to set at rest and doubt as to the legality of the matter. Plain Dealer Classified Ads pro FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN 'ANAHEIM' THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, October 29, 1924 WILL HEAD HALLOWEEN BEST PRICES OF SEASON FOR FRUIT Orange-co. Exchange moves 740 Cars of Oranges in Oct. 5 KILLED, 14 HURT BY TRAIN BLAST WINNIPEG, Man., Oct. 29.—Five persons were killed and 14 injured seriously in an explosion in a first-class carriage of the Nelson-Vancouver Express of the Canadian Pacific Railway, near Farron, B. C., this morning. The cause of the explosion is unknown. Of the five killed two were identified. They were Peter Verigin, head of the Doukabor Community in Canada; J. A. Mackle, member of parliament of Grand Forks, B. C. Of those injured, Harry Bishop of Nelson, B. C., is not expected to recover. The injured are being cared for in hospital at Grand Forks and Nelson. COUNTY WILL FLOCK TO BIG GAME Preparing to Don Gayest Holiday Regalia to Greet B. B. Stars Orange-co is preparing to don its gayest holiday regalia on Friday, Oct. 31. Young Mother Fatally T SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29 did it for you, precious; no shall harm you." Clasping her 13-months-old a bit tighter, Mrs. Beulah H. 23, dry-eyed, calm and unremarkful at the county jail, toda swered questions regarding shotgun killing of her hus Roy, by thus addressing the by, gleeful boy in her arms. "I didn't mean to kill him added. "He was trying to in the rear door of my little I told him not to. I telep police and then he smahe glass and began to batter the SAYS G. O OR FRUIT Orange-co. Exchange moves 740 Cars of Oranges in Oct. In oranges companding the price of the season to date, Orange-co Citrus Exchange have shipped 740 cars of valuing October, according estimate given today, and 10 lemons, more oranges than her September or August. Other good piece of news for is that some valenclas of 24-25 crop on the tree, are now as large as some of the pizzes picked recently. Riding to Manager G. W. bands of the Anaheim Orange on Ass'n, oranges in the Andistrict this season included largest proportion of small 32 years past. Naturally led improvement next year stipulated. California Fruit Growers' age is calling for estimates new crop as of Nov. 1, and expected to be all in and within a few days. Ice is very little storage in California now and for them are expected to up well. In the valencia shipping sea-the old crop will close is calm, but may easily run unv. 10, according to theorn Exchange. The offbloom always an uncertain ship-problem. Saling all previous seasonal marks, Orange-co valencias may sold on the New York market up to $10.45. Is approximately 50 cents than any previous level. Addition there were, on theork market alone, two lots ing $9.20 and $9.30, three selling at $8.20, $8.25 and eight lots at $7.00 and up but an $7.00. Or six lots outside New brought $7.00 or better and $6.00 and up. Orange-co fruit figured by among the leaders. Only all the markets were for higher. Oranges sold up to $7.50, but re-were small. ECT CROWD AT ARNETT BENEFIT Eugene Knox, of Whit college, who will entertain benefit evening munity in Canada; J. A. Mackle, member of parliament of Grand Forks, B. C. Of those injured, Harry Bishop of Nelson, B.C., is not expected to recover. The injured are being cared for in hospital at Grand Forks and Nelson. BANDIT GANG MAKES RAID ON BANK SOLDIER, Ia., Oct. 29.—A sensational raid was made on this town early this morning by a bandit gang believed to number eight or ten men traveling in two automobiles. They first cut 11 wire communication lines into the town and then, in a thoroughly business-like manner, proceeded to throw a cordon around, the Soldier Valley Savings Bank. All were armed with sawed-off shotguns and revolvers. A look-out man, heavily armed, was posted by the bandits on the main street into town to prevent surprise from the outside. Inside the cordon of bandits around the bank, part of the gang worked calmly, under fire, placing a charge of explosives against the wall of the vault. With a deafening roar, which rattled windows in the town and woke up every citizen not already engaged in forming a pose to battle the bands, the bank vault was blown. The bandits then helped themselves to $4000 in cash and bonds and commenced their retreat. MILEY TO DRILL 5500 FEET DEEP The well being drilled by E. J. Miley for the Marland Oil Co. just west of Anaheim reached the 4500-foot mark today. This is the depth originally planned to test out. There have been no oil showings encountered to this depth, according to D. M. Wallace, engineer for Miley. However, because of the easier drilling conditions that have been encountered recently, Wallace noted that the Marland company had authorized Miley to proceed to 5500 or 6000 if necessary. With E. K. Allison as drilling BIG GAME Preparing to Don Gayest Holiday Regalia to Greet B. B. Stars Orange-co is preparing to don its gayest holiday regalia on Friday, Oct. 31, the day on which the two premier figures of the baseball world, Walter Johnson and Babe Ruth will play on opposing nines in a game for the benefit of the Anaheim Elks Christmas charity fund, which will be played in the beautiful natural amphitheatre known as the Brea bowl. If you don't believe that the cities of No. Orange-co are going to do themselves proud, just listen to this brief resume of what has been planned by the various communities and what is being done by the Elks' baseball committee, under the leadership of "Andy" Anderson. Anaheim—the City trustees declared Friday afternoon a half holiday; the Anaheim-Garden Grove football game moved ahead to Thursday, so that school may be dismissed on Friday afternoon. Practically all business houses to close, including lumber yards, packing houses and stores of all kinds. Every member of the Kiwanis club is closing his store and the entire club will be at the game. Placentia—C. of solidly behind the event, urges that Friday be declared a half holiday and all stores to close; packing houses will close. Brea—Friday to be holiday all day; C. of C. donates $300 to take care of publicity; Lions' club donates $250 for the same cause and will prepare suitable souvenirs in the shape of score cards; American Legion will have 100 men in uniform to aid in policing problem; Brea Boy Scouts will care for the parking of cars necessary to haul 75,000 fans to the game; Union Oil Co offers use of bowl and puts same in shape for game and will use their main office for ladies' rest rooms. Fullerton—High school declares half holiday; So Calif. Auto club put up direction signs to aid traffic on that day. Southern Counties Gas prepares big display ad for the game; Pacific Electric advertising game in papers and on cars; merchants led by Stein Hoppe & Hax Volk & Weise, UO close stores. Habra—Merchants will close their stores and whole town will be at the game. Santa Ana—Preparing to send big delegation to game, Elks double their order for reserved seats, will use entire section. Orange—Prepared to attend WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.—verting exposition of some o'cinder cover methods" and side politics" of the preside campaign now drawing to a entertained the senate cam fund committee for two hour morning. Altho the chief reason for calling of most of the wit was to find out how much they had handled or tried to die in the campaign, the mony for the most part did deal with the collection or expire of large sums, but glitter with interesting sidelights on activities of the party man and ended at noon with a chair Frank P. Walsh, attorney for Robert M. La Follette, that porters of La Follette were "bribed" to support the Coo Daewet ticket. WASHINGTON, Oct. 29. visit of a group of actors, as called on President Coolidge White House, was "offered" La Follette-Wheeler cam committee for $50,000. Gardner, a Washington news correspondent, today told the ate committee investigating paign expenditures. His statement followed the closure to the committee by Rander Waldo, six-police conqueror of New York and prestige of the Coolidge-Dawes non-Pan can League that the actors' was paid for by Republican palign funds. Gardner said the offer was not to him as publicity director for resentatives of the "Shubert atatrical Co.", the delegation to clude Al Joslon, John Drew Charlotte Greenwood. ECT CROWD AT BARNETT BENEFIT E. Eugene Knox, of Whit- college, who will entertain for Jack Barnett at school auditorium, is a good sized crowd is ex- to enjoy his program and barnett. latter, when suffering cold, played football and rft. He is recovering fromonia, but will have to gorizona. The X-Ray did not what he had broken ribs, by reports. & Tellam presented a slippers to him, and the club raised $50. benefit to Barnett is re- as a community affair. R. R. G. RY. SOLD VER. Oct. 29.—The reor- on plan for the Denver & ameade Western Railroad al-approved by the Interstate Force Commission, was put away here today when the sold at public auction to Hibbard, a New York firm, for $17,935,700. New York bankers were un- to be acting for the Mis- pacific and Western Pacific cities, the two roads that are control of the Rio Grande the reorganization plant. Grande has been in the of a federal receivership for years. USE GERMAN RADIO PATENTS WHICHTON, Oct. 29.—Atty. one ruled the navy depart- and other federal depart- might, lease, confiscated radio patents. navy department has been which patent since the close war and recently asked for ruling from the depart- justice to set at rest any to the legality of the HALF HOLIDAY FRIDAY In accordance with proclamation issued by Mayor Metcalf, the merchants of Anaheim have agreed to close their places of business Friday, Oct. 31, from 12 o'clock noon for the balance of the day, in order that this community may be given the opportunity of seeing our home boy, Walter Johnson, pitch the great game he is scheduled to pitch at Brea. MERCHANTS & MANUFACTURERS' ASSN.' W. D. GRAPTON, Pres. GEO. W. REID, Sec'y. THE well being drilled by E. J. Miley for the Marland Oil Co. just west of Anaheim reached the 4500-foot mark today. This is the depth originally planned to test out. There have been no oil showings encountered to this depth, according to D. M. Wallace, engineer for Miley. However, because of the easier drilling conditions that have been encountered recently, Wallace stated that the Maryland company had authorized it necessary. With E. K. Allison as drilling superintendent, hole has been made at an average rate of 100 feet per day for nearly three weeks. The shale is getting browner now, giving rise to hopes that something may be found shortly. GUARD WOMAN WHO CAPTURED PROWLER LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29.—Police here today guarded Miss Marie Taylor, pretty young Miss Angeles woman, who single-handed captured Albert Romero, when she found the man prowling in her home. According to the officers, Miss Taylor's life has been threatened and she has received several "death notes." CHARGE THEFT OF RADIO SUPPLIES Accused of stealing radio supplies worth more than $300 from a dealer In Santa Ana, Lyle-Roderick, 18, of that city, was being held in the county jail pending trial in the superior court on a grand larceny charge. Roderick pleaded not guilty to the charge when he was in justice court late yesterday. THursday the big Brea Booster parade will tour all of No. Orange-co as far south as Tustin, led by Fullerton H. S., band and the Brea fire department, more than 400 cars in the parade. The Seagrave Fire Apparatus Co. of Los Angeles will send fire truck, completely manned, to protect Brea while the department is taking part in the parade. Reservations are coming in from points as far north as San Francisco and from San Diego on the south, from countless fans who want to be on hand when Orange-co's son, Walter, struts his stuff against the Sultan of Swat. This is the only game on the coast where Johnson will face Ruth. The newspapers of So. Calif. are crying for copy and cuts with which to boost the big game; 3400 reserved seats are practically all spoken for and 2000 more will be built, if possible. The bowl can accommodate 15,000 and fully that many are expected to be present at the game. REMOVAL SALE at McDONALD'S See Dr. Neh, 119 N. Resh—Chiropractic and Electric Treatments. His statement followed the closure to the committee by Rander Waldo, ex-police com- mester of New York and pres- tion of the Coolidge-Dawes non-Pan League that the actors' was paid for by Republican pallig expenditures. Gardner said the offer was n- to him as publicity director for La Follette committee by resentatives of the "Shubert at artical Co.," the delegation to clude Al Joslon, John Drew Charlotte Greenwood. He turned down the offer, Gerner said, on the ground that Progressives could not afford pay $50,000 and suggested the offer be made to the Re- licicans. "I guess they accepted it," Gerner said, referring to the visit AI Joslon and other actors to White House under the leas- ship of Coli Rhinelander War president of Coolidge P partisan League. Gardner said he had heard the same offer was made to R M. La Follette, Jr., son of the ator. He was put on the stand Frank P. Walsh, attorney for R La Follette, solely to bring out story of the $50,000 offer. Col. Waldo had previously nied before the committee that actors who called on President Coolidge were "hired" to come from New York and sale knew nothing of an organiza- which offered the services of tors for political purposes. How do you happen to yourself a non-Partisan lean Senator Caraway, Democrat Arkansas, the committee clans arks? Some of our members Democrats who will vote for Smith for governor of New Yalda said," but the league gards the election of Pres.- idge as essential and is un- on the Republican national te. Waldo said he was a farn- "Do you mean you make y living by farming?" asked F P. Walsh, attorney for Sen. M La Follette. "Not entirely," said Waldo,"but I'm engaged in no o business at present." Do you plant?" No I hire that done." You are a very wealthy m aren't you?" (Continued on Page Two) IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total for 1910 was 2,263 For Year 1920 was 5,525 Today Estimated at 12,000 Mall your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. Partly cloudy, unsettled weather tonight and Thursday 27th YEAR—No. 37 OWE'EN PARADE Young Mother Shoots Husband Fatally Thru Door of Home AN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29.—"I it for you, precious; no one will harm you." Lasping her 13-months-old son it tighter, Mrs. Beulah Harris, dry-eyed, calm and unremorse-at the county jail, today answered questions regarding her gun killing of her husband, by thus addressing the chubgleeful boy in her arms. I didn't mean to kill him," she said. "He was trying to break the rear door of my little home. Old him not to. I telephoned ice and then he smashed the door and began to batter the door. OLD ANAHEIM TEAMMATES WITH HIM Anaheim Masqueraders To Welcome Returning World Series Hero Walter Johnson will be here The great masquerade parade of LAFOLLETTE RALLY THURSDAY EVENING A big rally of the local LaFol- WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.—Aiding exposition of some of the older cover methods" and "inspirations" of the presidential campaign now drawing to a close, certain the senate campaign committee for two hours this morning. With the chief reason for the finding out how much money had handled or tried to hand in the campaign, the testimony for the most part did not with the collection or expenditures of large sums, but glittered in interesting sidelights on the activities of the party managers ended at noon with a charge by Frank P. Walsh, attorney for Sen.bert M. La Follette, that supporters of La Follette were being abused" to support the Coolidge-free ticket. WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.—The act of a group of actors, such as used on President Coolidge at theite House," was offered" to the Follette-Wheeler campaign committee for $50,000. Gilson Gardner, a Washington newspaper respondent, today told the senate committee investigating campaign expenditures. His statement followed the disclosure to the committee by Rhinelder Waldo, ex-police commissioner of New York and president the Coolidge-Dawes non-Parti-League that the actors' visit paid for by Republican cam-men funds. Gardner said the offer was made him as publicity director for La Follette committee by representatives of the "Shubert Thea-lal Co."," the delegation to include Al Joslon, John Drew and Lottie Greenwood. LAFOLLETTE RALLY THURSDAY EVENING A big rally of the local LaFollette club, 123 East Center-st, is announced for Thursday night by C. Concle, president of the local club. Fred W. Jackson of Long Beach, known as "The Fighting Parson," is to be the chief speaker, and Anaheim women are especially urged by Mr. Concle to hear him. He plans to deal especially with why women should vote for LaFollette. The LaFollette "flying squadron" stopped across the street from the California theatre yesterday afternoon. The chief speakers were Rudolph Spreckles and Otto Germer. U. S. WINS SUIT LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29.—Finis was written here today in Federal Judge McCormick's court to the long legal battle between the Mack Copper Co. and the U.S. government over the Camp Kearny lease, when a decision was rendered in favor of the government restraining the Mack people from interfering in the removal of improvements from the camp. The decision in favor of the government climaxed a fight that has lasted since last May when Deputy U. S. Atty. Jack Layng brought suit for the government against the Macy company in the San Diego court. RICH MAN SUICIDE SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29.—Mystery surrounds the apparent suicide today of George X. Wendling, 65, wealthy head of the Wendling Lumber & Box Co., who, according to police, shot himself in the bathroom of his palatial home in the fashionable Sea cliff district. The boy, with a gunshot wound in the head, was found by Wendling's chauffeur, who had called at the home to take his employer to his office downtown. Wendling was prominent in Pacific coast lumber circles. GETS WATCH BACK When Mrs. J. D. Hartog of Fullerton R. F. D. No. 2, West Coast lease, lost her valuable LaVogue Swiss wrist watch, she immediately placed a "lost ad" in The Plain Dealer. When Miss Laura Mitchell, 325 East Broadway, found the watch, she immediately turned to the classified page of The Plain Dealer. Anaheim Masqueraders To Welcome Returning World Series Hero Walter Johnson will be here The great masquerade parade of the M. M. Ass'n of Anaheim on Thursday night, Oct. 30th, will be headed by the illustrious Walter Johnson and the team he played ball with here in 1903, 1904 and 1905. The older residents of Orangeco. will have the opportunity of again looking upon the "boys" who were the winners in the county in those years. The following "boys" from the old teams will be here: Walter Johnson, pitcher, Guy Meats, catcher, Olive. Clair Head, short stop, Garden Grove. Bob Isabell, first base, Olinda. Fay Lewis, second base, Anaheim. Anson Mott, third base, Garden Grove. I. W. Fuqua, fielder, Whittler; Joe Wagner, fielder, Placement; Joe Burk, fielder, Los Angeles. Johnny Tuffree, fielder, Placement. Dutch Brown, fielder, Brea. Gill Kammerer, umpire. Many will be glad to look upon the old aggregate of ball players and honor the man who not only has kept baseball clean but has made of his character that which will be a model and ideal of all young men who desire to enter this profession. Walter Johnson made a success and reached the pinnacle of fame in the baseball profession. Always unassuming, yet steady and courageous, Walter Johnson has attained the highest place in the baseball world. Annaheim will welcome blues and extend the hand of friendship. His friends have arranged a dinner at the Elks' Club immediately after the parade and a pleasant evening will be spent with his old associates. On the following day at Brea, Johnson, Babe Ruth and other stars will be seen in action. This game will give all Orange-co., a chance to see the real master-of the profession in action. A glorious rain, streets cleaned, committee's work completed everything in readiness for the Hallowe'en party Thursday night. The decoration of streets is being completed today. All merchants are requested to decorate not only their windows but place some black and gold cloth and GETS WATCH BACK When Mrs. J. D. Hartog of Fullerton R. F. D. No. 2, West Coast lease, lost her valuable LaVogue Swiss wrist watch, she immediately placed a "lost ad" in The Plain Dealer. When Miss Laura Mitchell, 325 East Broadway, found the watch, she immediately turned to the classified page of The Plain Dealer. Result, Mrs. Hartog has her watch again and Miss Mitchell has a $5 reward. TOO MUCH SPEED John Shea, driving the delivery car of Anaheim Bulletin, was tagged last evening by Traffic Officer J. E. Hurley. Hurley swore out a complaint this morning in Judge Kuchel's court charging Shea with exceeding the speed limit across the intersection of Los Angeles and North-sts. The complaint said that Shea was going approximately 30 miles. He has five days in which to appear. STAGES TO GAME Crown Stage lines will run two Cars Friday afternoon from Anaheim directly to the Brea ball grounds, J. H. Gunnett, local agent, announced today. Mr. Gunnett said that one of the cars will leave Anaheim at 1 o'clock and the other at 1:30. KANSAN BUYS CAFE Robert Mattoon, salesman at the S. M. Kistler realty office, has sold the Crown cafe on So. Los Angeles-st, owned by G. Cummings, to Thomas Blowers, a new arrival from Kansas. Mr. Blowers is already in possession of the place and is well satisfied with his investment. INCREASE DIVIDEND NEW YORK, Oct. 29.—Directors of the American Tobacco Co., declared a quarterly dividend of 3 1/2 per cent on the common stock, thus increasing the dividend rate from 13 to 14 per cent. 10 SAILORS DROWN LONDON, Oct. 29.—Ten lives were lost when the trawler Anida was sunk off the Hebrides today. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. On the following day at Brea, Johnson, Babe Ruth and other stars will be seen in action. This game will give all Orange-co., a chance to see the real masters of the profession in action. A glorious rain, streets cleaned, committee's work completed, everything in readiness for the Hallowe'en party Thursday night. The decoration of streets being completed today. All merchants are requested to decorate not only their windows, but place some black and gold cloth and give a touch of color to stores on the outside. Those merchants entering the window contest are requested to have the curtains drawn so no one can see just what is taking place and keep such windows from view of the spectators until seven o'clock Thursday night. Two big orchestras have been secured for the dancing, which will begin immediately after the parade. Maskers are requested to lift their masks at 10:30. At 11:30 the music will cease and all dancing will be over. The Anaheim Laundry will blow the whistle at seven o'clock when all the lights of the city will be turned on as vividly as possible. The merchants are requested to keep all lights turned on in their stores until midnight. Merchants are also requested to raise their awnings in front of their stores. The judges will immediately begin to pass their judgment on the decorated windows. The American Legion, the Ladies Auxiliary and the stationery stores will sell confetti, serpentine, crystals, and noise makers of all descriptions. Do not forget that the party will not be a success unless these are used abundantly. Madam LaRue of Balboa and Newport will have a large selection of costumes which will be rented at reasonable prices to all maskers. These through the kindness of F. A. Yungbluth, will be found at his store. 145 W. Center-st. Instructions to Paraders: Numbers 10 to 72 condivision A, and will Kroeger-st, and head. Numbers 72 to (Continued on...