oc-plain-dealer 1924-11-07

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total for 1910 was 2,268 For Year 1920 was 5,525 Today Estimated at 12,000 Mail your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends growing city in Orange County. It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest PRICE: Three Cents Per Copy $3 year in No. Orange co. WALL STREET LOAN MONEY ALREADY EASIER Both National and Local Conditions Point to Prosperity Both national and local conditions indicate that prosperity is ripening, in the opinion of Anaheim realtors. Some of them in fact quoted figures to prove that the orange crop is excellent so far as Planning Laws to Limit Slush Funds WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. Investigation of expenditures in the presidential campaign will not be resumed until after congress convenes next month, Sen. Wm. E. Borah, chairman of the investigating committee announced today. The committee plans to draft legislation to limit expenditures in the future. FIELD COLT WINNER OF $50,000 FAVOR 3-GASOLINE ROAD TAX State Commission Recommendation Airline Road A 3-cent state gas tax applies to be favored at a meeting of representatives of the Orange-cited C. of C., Riverside C. supervisors and others last in Santa Ana with member State Highway Commission plan, suggested by one o Both National and Local Conditions Point to Prosperity Both national and local conditions indicate that prosperity is ripening, in the opinion of Anaheim realtors. Some of them in fact quoted figures to prove that the orange season was excellent, so far as prices went. E. L. Anderson of D. W. Anderson & Sons said: "I have interviewed several people from the East, and they all tell me things are a good deal better there than here. It took a long time for the wave of depression to reach us, and now it's about time for things to pick up." "There was a fine crop of small grains in the Midwest." Turning to the orange season just closing, Anderson said: "We got $5800 in round figures from nine acres of valencia near Anaheim and about $13,000 all told from 35 acres. This includes 10 acres of small sizes for which we received only $1400. One 10-acre piece of the 25 brought us only $2500. We could have gotten $4500 easily if we had waited." Next year we are going to have another good crop, but not so big as to flood the market." Fifteen thousand dollars from 35 acres—including the $2,000 loss which was not the fault of the market—Anderson regards as mighty good. C. C. Randall of the Simpson Realty Co. said: "Fundamentally there is every reason why we should have good times. Cotton prices are good and the farmer is getting good prices for wheat." A. E. Hargrove of the Hargrove Realty Co. said more people had entered his office yesterday offering loans on first mortgage than in months past. Until recently one had to go out and hunt up loans. The office of the C. B. Berger Realty Co. was perhaps the busiest in town this morning. Fritz Horbach of the Golden State Realty Co. said: "Things are as flat now as they could be. Prices are at the bottom and bound to show improvement. Within two months we'll see a change for the better." W. J. Elliott pointed to better economic conditions. "All indications point," he declared, "to better money conditions. Let everybody get behind the situation and boost. People now feel more like investing. We can go ahead now." Elliott is not a Republican, but believes that a get-together spirit is the thing required. GAS DROPS HALF FIELD COLT WINNER OF $50,000 RACE TRACK, PIMLICO, Md., Nov, 7.—Stimulus, owned by Marshall Field, won the historic $50,000 Pimlico Futurity at one mile this afternoon from a field of 11 of the fastest two-year-olds in the United States. Star Lore, carrying the silks of Wm. Ziegler, Jr., was second and Candy Kid, one of the H. P. Whitney entries, third. The mile was run in 1:39 3-5. Candy Kid, Stimulus and Star Lore made all the running. Candy Kid led into stretch, where Star Lore replaced the Whitney thorbred and seemed the winner almost to the wire. There, Stimulus spurting under the whip of Jockey Thurber, made a final leap which enabled him to thrust his nose ahead of the Ziegler entry. The first three horses whirled the judges' stand almost in a blanket finish and for a moment there was doubt as to the winner. A crowd of mose than 25,000 turf enthusiasts saw the race, fourth renewal of the rich classic. Represented in the event was the clause of America's two-year-old field, with only Master Charley, winner of the Hopeful and Kentucky jockey club stakes, missing. Stimulus paid $20.80 to win Star Lore's price top place was $20.20 and Candy Kid was listed at $5.10 for show in the mutual prices. Sunny Man, heavily played favorite, was clear of early interference and ran in a contending position all the way but could not improve it. American Flag, son of Man O' War, was crowded back at the first turn and right there lost whatever chance he might have had to win. Blue Warbler stumbled and hurled Jockey Hurn clear, but he was apparently uninjured. PLACENTIA WOMAN HURT IN CRASH Mrs. J. H. Evans of Placentia was seriously injured yesterday about 3 p.m., when she car in which she was riding collided with a truck on East Chapman ave. Fulcher was duplicated. V. W. Hannum, superior of the city powerhouse, good reason for a municipal plant was to provide it that wouldn't leave peo Within two months we'll see a change for the better. W. J. Elliott pointed to better economic conditions. "All indications point" he declared, "to better money conditions. Let everybody get behind the situation and boost. People now feel more like investing. We can go ahead now." Elliott is not a Republican, but believes that a get-together spirit is the thing required. GAS DROPS HALF CENT HERE TODAY The price of gas edged off another half cent, effective last night, bringing the level to 16½ cents, tax of 2 cents included. The Standard Oil Co. was the first to post its signs, and the others followed suit as usual today. Large gasoline stocks, due partly to the declining demand in the east because of cold weather coming on, is largely responsible. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7.—Gasoline dropped half a cent in Los Angeles today. The Standard and Union marked down their prices on motor fuel from 17 cents to 18½ cents per gallon. The oil companies refused to comment on the cause of the reduction. FIREMEN OVERCOME SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7.—Three firemen were overcome by smoke and damage estimated at 50,000 was caused by fire of unspecified origin which early today destroyed the Spiro's Sporting Goods House in the downtown district. The tavern lunchroom and the Cradley Rubber Co. next door were also damaged. The injured firemen were Battalion Chief P. Smith and Honemeen Geo. McDonald and James Connell. Investigation is being made by the police to determine the cause of the fire. COLLINS OF OLENDA In the report of the test of Orangie-co dairies the address of the Collins dairy should have been given as Olinda. See Dr. Neth, 110 N. Rush—Chiropractic and Electric Treatments. PLACENTIA WOMAN HURT IN CRASH Mrs. J. H. Evans of Placentia was seriously injured yesterday about 3 p.m., when the car in which she was riding collided with a truck on East Chapman-ave. Fulerton: The truck driver is said to have turned into an alley without giving the signal until he started to turn. The Evans car was right behind the truck, and unable to stop in time to keep from striking it. Mrs. Evans was taken to the Fullerton hospital where it was found that she had sustained internal injuries, the extent of which have not yet been determined. It is said that she may undergo an operation. Other new patients at the hospital include: Mrs. H. G. Neff of Whittier, and Mrs. Willard Mason of Fullerton. ADVISES CLUBS TO WATCH THEIR STEP Keep out of discussions likely to bring sectional strife into the club. This was the inference drawn by Santa Ana Kiwanians from a speech delivered at their meeting by Heber Winder, district governor. Winder, while he couldn't break for the other luncheon clubs made it pretty clear that the same rule applied to the other clubs as to his own. He gave instances of how clubs had been split wide open by such topics. The district convention of Kiwanis will discuss the matter at Santa Barbara next week. ARREST 7 MEN AS H. S. BOOTLEGGERS LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7.—With seven men arrested to date on charges of selling liquor to high school students, Dist Atty.-Ana Keyes announced today there would be no let-up in the campaign to rid the city of bootleggers who prey on boys under 20 years of age, until the practice has been completely stamped out. NAB FRUIT DEATH ON CHECK CHIEF Harry Ehrlich, wholesaler of Los Angeles, and Fullerton police on the e-passing a no-fund chec-bound over for a pro-hearing when arraigned Judge French. He was the county jail on do $1000 bond. He is said passed a worthless cell $224 on the America Growers, Inc., of Fullerton. He said that he purchased for another man told him that he wouldn't necessary funds in the bank account, which, he says not do. Barclay Custom Corner 250-W. 125 James St. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Friday, November 7. 1924 Fair, with somewhat higher partly ET EXPERIENCES BUS AVOR 3-CT. GASOLINE ROAD TAX State Commission Hears Recommendation for Airline Road A 3-cent state gas tax appeared be favored at a meeting of representatives of the Orange-co Associated C. of C., Riverside C. of C., pervisors and others last night Santa Ana with members of the State Highway Commission. The man, suggested by one of those Lost in Snowstorm With $100,000 Cash LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7. Claiming that her husband had been lost in a blinding snowstorm a week ago north of Reno, Nev., with $100,000 in cash on his person, Mrs. Charles Winnagle appealed to police here today to aid her in the search for Winnagle. The missing man was said by his wife to be a Detroit, Mich., millionaire. TELL LEGION PLAN FOR PEACE Conscript Wealth Saine As Manpower, Advises Commander Drake WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.—Fundamental principles for which the American Legion is striving in its effort to establish lasting world peace were outlined to President Coolidge today in a letter from Col. Jas. A. Drain, national com- University as“Waster URBANA, Ill., Nov. 7. one about the camel and die's eye was dusted off day and made applicable college student owning and his chances of u and progress. "The modern Satan" might the caption of the letter by Thomas Arkleclerk men at the Univ. of parents of all student autos. The letter indicted the "waster of time and n encourageer of loafing aility and a factor in y astic standing. "Whatever of drink stealing and sexual imlists among the college largely in connection auto," the letter reads. LA FOLLI State Commission Hears Recommendation for Airline Road A 3-cent state gas tax appeared to be favored at a meeting of representatives of the Orange-co Associated C. of C., Riverside C. of C., supervisors and others last night Santa Ana with members of the State Highway Commission. The man, suggested by one of those present, appeared to meet general approval, it was declared today in Santa Ana. The commission sought the sentiment of the vicinity toward new and projects. S. H. Finley recommended an air line highway from Santa Ana Los Angeles, paralleling the So. track, which already has been instituted in Los Angeles and Orange-cos. It was also urged that the road from Newport Beach thru the three county seats via Santa Ana anyone be made a State highway. The attitude toward the 3-cent tax came out when sentiment was placed against any more state highway bonds. Those present appeared to favor the State's taking of the license tax and weight taxes, the latter to be doubled, and splitting the 3-cent tax with the counties. It was estimated that these revenue sources would provide $20,000 annually, of which $12,000 could be used for new construction and $8,000 for maintenance. It is estimated that between 300 and 400 millions will be needed to complete highway projects already mapped out. EDISON CO. FALLS DOWN ONCE MORE Anaheimers lit matches again last night and went hunting for handles and kerosene lamps, when the Edison Co. fell down on the job again. If it had happened on a Saturday night, when the stores were filled, merchants would have suffered a heavy loss. As it was, the heaters weren't helped any, nor the service stations. When the Katella sub-station was hitched up to the new Launa Bell station it was said service would be improved. Many wires and poles were put up about the same time. If there is a heavy season of rain this winter Anaheimers expect to see conditions of two or three years ago duplicated. V. W. Hannum, superintendent of the city powerhouse, said one good reason for a municipal power plant was to provide a service that wouldn't leave people and animals weighed on scales. There is Schiefeed Magnus Johnson soota, for instance. He as one of the program brands of the house party with impunity believed it wrong, whiff infrequent. Altoa he once cast his vote... When the Katella sub-station was hitched up to the new La-una Bell station it was said service would be improved. Many new wires and poles were put up at about the same time. If there is a heavy season of rain this winter Anaheimers expect to see conditions of two or three years ago duplicated. V. W. Hannum, superintendent of the city powerhouse, said one good reason for a municipal power plant was to provide a service that wouldn't leave people and business in the lurch ever so often. Orange, Santa Ana and other cities in the valley suffered the same as Anaheim. BROOKHART HAS 1156 LEAD NOW DES MOINES, Nov. 7.—A re-check of the vote in Iowa's senatorial race showed today that Sen. Smith W. Brookhart has piled up a lead of 1,156 over his Democratic opponent, Dan F. Steck. The unofficial count gives Brookhart 447,49, Steck. 446,253. These figures are not final and the outcome will not be known definitely until the canvass by the state executive council, Nov. 24. Following the canvass the election may be contested by either side and taken before the U.S. senate. NAB FRUIT DEALER ON CHECK CHARGE Harry Ehrlich, wholesale fruit dealer of Los Angeles, arrested by Fullerton police on the charge of passing a no-fund check, was bound over for a preliminary hearing when arraigned before Judge French. He was taken to the county jail on default of $1000 bond. He is said to have passed a worthless check for 2224 on the American Fruit Growers, Inc., of Fullerton. He said that he purchased the produce for another man who had told him that he would place the necessary funds in the bank to his account, which, he says, he did not do. Harclay Custom Correta, Phone 250-W. 125 Jaas St. DEMANDS DAMAGES AFTER ACCIDENT Suing for damages to her health caused, it was alleged, by injuries she sustained in an auto accident, Miss Margaret Watts of Los Angeles brought suit in the superior court at Santa Ana against E. W. Curtis and J. W. Curtis. A total of $25,300 is asked. She was riding with T. A. Hoglund when his car was struck at Santa Ana last September 12 by another containing the two defendants, Miss Watts alleged, adding that her body yet bears scars of many cuts and bruises. CONTROL EPIDEMIC LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7.—Health authorities declared today that the vileent form of pneumonia which in three weeks claimed 28 lives in Los Angeles had been completely controlled. Nine persons were reported still suffering from the disease but no new cases have been reported for the past two days. SUBS COLLIDE LONDON, Nov. 7.—The British submarine K-2 and H-29 collided today in the English channel. Both were seriously damaged but managed to reach port all right. LODGE HOVERS IN DEATH'S SHADOW BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 7.—Sen Henry Cabot Lodge's condition was said to be "unchanged" at 2 o'clock this afternoon. At noon today, when the senator heard a whistle blow, he reached from his bed and took Dr. Cunningham's watch from his pocket, as to check up on the time. He then lapsed into unconsciousness. He has been unconscious more than 48 hours. BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 7.—Sen Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, was still hovering between life and death this morning. At 8 a.m., his physicians indicated they would issue a bulletin on his condition shortly. The following bulletin was issued this morning at the Charles Gates hospital by Dr. John H. Cunningham: "While still unconscious, Sen Lodge's vitality has not perceptibly changed during the last 24 hours." Sen Lodge has been without nourishment nearly 48 hours. He has been unconscious for almost two days. He was stricken with a stroke Wednesday noon which rendered him unconscious. Relatives are at the bedside. EXTRACTS TOLL FOR SLAYING CHEROUKAS CHICAGO, Nov. 7.—Gangland exacted its toll today for the slaying of "King" Cheroukas, when, out of the murky gloom which precedes the dawn, it sent a hall of bullets into the body of Angelo Barbos, wealthy saloon and cafe proprietor. The shooting took place in front of one of Barbos' cafes just across the street from the place where, a year ago, Cheroukas was shot down and killed. Barbos was convicted of the Cheroukas killing and was at liberty under bonds awaiting a new trial after having been sentenced to life imprisonment. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. North Dakota. There than half a dozen while not affiliated with called LaFollette blooms have and probably tinue to vote with it that are weighed on scales. There is Schie feated Magnus Johnsonota, for instance. He as one of the program brands of the house party with impunity believed it wrong, whiff infrequent. Altho he once cast his vote for Champ Clark in "Uncle Joe" Cannon. In South Dakota theremen who, while "regular," can by no imagination be deceived in the sense Republicans are They are Norbeck and Then there are Howell ka; Johnson, of Californias; of Michigan; Kansas; and even Bora All these can ordinarily pended upon, yet tha as independents. Thrd with LaFollette s them on many issues. In the house, the margin of control widens. Latest figures outlying districts still indicate that the Dev have 184 seats, the 247, with four scatter later returns may slightly but these figs proximately correct. This allows a Reporter over all of 55 out of LaFollette bthe Republicnica still pendable working men. Already there are publican dissection asses of the 69th congress. It is the desire of leaders to initiate as able tax reduction for brackets that the 85th thrue the control of by Democrats and R surgeents, refused to below 37 1-2 per cent. Secretary Mellon stated that this will first acts of the next experts are at work on mendations. Some Republicans believe b Continued ou PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,419,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,600 with somewhat highertemperature tonight. Saturday partly cloudy. 27th YEAR—No. 45 BUSINESS BOOM University Dean Indicts Auto as“Waster of Time and Money” URBANA, Ill., Nov. 7.—The old one about the camel and the needle's eye was dusted off here today and made applicable to the college student owning an auto and his chances of uprightness and progress. "The auto—the modern Satan" might have been the caption of the letter sent out by Thomas Arkleclerk, dean of men at the Univ. of Illinois, to parents of all students owning autos. The letter indicted the auto as a "waster of time and money," an encourager of lbafing and immorality and a factor in poor scholastic standing. "Whatever of drinking and stealing and sexual immorality exists among the college students is largely in connection with the auto," the letter reads. "The pas-sion for driving seems often to stimulate other passions and unconventionalities and actual immorality often result. "Youth is perhaps no more irresponsible than it always has been but the auto is an unnecessary evil and an added temptation to loafing and moral irresponsibility." The letter points out that the university has made no regulations about student-owned autos and doesn't wish to do so, but it calls upon parents for co-operation. Recently several college fraternities passed rules regulating the use of autos owned by members. The majority of these specify that machines can be used only on week end and college holidays or for actual business purposes. RAIL STOCKS AT RECORD PRICES 2,400,000 Shares Sold On New York Stock Exchange Today NEW YORK, Nov. 7.—Wall-st and the stock market witnessed another remarkable demonstration of the strength of railroad stocks today. With buying orders flooding the market from The letter indicted the auto as a "waster of time and money," an encourager of loafing and immorality and a factor in poor scholastic standing. "Whatever of drinking and stealing and sexual immorality exists among the college students is largely in connection with the auto," the letter reads. "The pas- LA FOLLTE STILL HAS STRENGTH WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.—While belated returns continue to emphasize the magnitude of the Coolidge victory at the polls on Tuesday and it now appears certain that the Republicans will have clear majorities in both branches of the 69th congress, a close scrutiny of the lineup today disclosed that these majorities are absolutely dependable only in what might be described as "progressive causes." To this extent, at least Sen. La Follette and his followers remain a potentially powerful factor in both houses of congress, even though they have been shorn of the actual control which was theirs in the 68th congress. Assuming that Sen. Brookhart has finally won out in Iowa, that Sen. Magnus Johnson has lost in Minnesota, and that a conservative Republican successor will fill the late Sen. Brandegee's shoes in Connecticut, the new senate will be composed of 55 Republicans, 40 Democrats, and 1 Farmer-Labor, allowing a Republican majority over all of 14. Of this 14, however, there are still five of so-called La Follette group, La Follette himself; Brookhart, of Iowa; Norris, of ...ebraska, and Frazier and Ladd, of North Dakota. There are more than half a dozen others who, while not affiliated with the so-called La Follette bloc, nevertheless have probably will continue to vote with it in matters that are weighed on progressive scales. There is Schall, who defeated Magnus Johnson in Minnesota, for instance. He was known as one of the progressive firebrands of the house, bolting his party with impunity whenever he believed it wrong, which was not infrequent. Altho a Republican, he once cast his vote for speaker Clark in preference to MAN ARRESTED FOR EL CENTRO POLICE R. E. Holmes of Fullerton was picked up yesterday by Fullerton police on information wired from El Centro that he was wanted by officers there. The wire did not give the charge. A telegram was sent back that he was being held, but no word has since been received, it was said today. C. J. Flannigan of the Anaheim Business college was arrested on the charge of distributing handbills without a license. He immediately took out a license, and the charge was dismissed. He did not know the city ordinance. PRES.'S LEAD MAY NOT HIT 300,000 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7.—Revised and practically complete figures for the state of California at noon today indicated that Pres. Coolidge's lead over Sen. La Follette in this state may not reach the 300,000 mark. A revision of returns in Los Angeles, which cut the Coolidge figure considerably, caused a reduction in the president's total. With a total of 7,232 precincts out of 7,464 tabulated, many of them semi-official counts, the vote stood: Coolidge, 703,417; La Follette, 412,875; Davis, 105,222. This gave President Coolidge a lead of 290,542. The missing 231 precincts were small and widely scattered and were not expected to materially affect the final figures except to slightly increase the Coolidge lead. WESTMINSTER WELL MAY COME IN SOON If there is off, the Westminster well will be brought in next week or the week after, according to an Anaheimer who has been keeping his eye upon its progress. The well has had repeated showings of oil, it is said. If brought in, it will help to establish the line of the fold which it is thought extends from beyond Los Alamitos thru Cypress to Westminster. 2,400,000 Shares Sold On New York Stock Exchange Today NEW YORK, Nov. 7.—Wall st and the stock market witnessed another remarkable demonstration of the strength of railroad stocks today. With buying orders flooding the market from every section of the country, the rails completely monopolized speculative interest in the financial district and prices of many standard issues climbed to the highest levels in a decade and in some cases to the highest in their history. Not only were price records smashed in the active railroad and industrial stocks on the New York Exchange today but the volume of transactions of the big board set a new high record for nearly five years. Total sales today aggregated 2,400,000 shares, of which the railroad stocks absorbed about 75 per cent of the whole. This is the largest turnover of speculative stocks since Nov. 12, 1919, when the total sales amounted to 2,432,800 shares. On that day, however, the aspect of the market was quite different from today. The speculative boom was commencing to crack and prices were tumbling as stocks were thrown overboard in a mad scramble to unload at any price. The present attractiveness of railroad stocks was attributed to two factors: First, the election of President Coolidge and the defeat of congressional candidates imical to the railroads; secondly, the enormous increase in the movement of freight from one section of the country to the other with the accompanying prospect of a good increase in net earnings next year. The non-dividend rails contain the best speculative attractions for the reason that a number of such stocks have been returned to the dividend column this year and earnings of other roads are said to be sufficient to warrant similar action. Dividend rails like New York Central, Atchison, Lehigh Valley and S.P. have been in demand on understanding that payments to stockholders will be increased if earnings warrant. The following table shows a comparison of prices of railroad stocks today with the closing prices on Monday, Nov. 3: Nov. 3 Today A., T. & S. P...108 B. & O...60% Canadian Pac...150% Lehigh Valley...64% Chicago R.I...33% Nor. Pac...63% M., K. & T. pfd...49% Mo. Pac.pfd...59% North Dakota. There are more than half a dozen others who, while not affiliated with the so-called LaFollette bloc, nevertheless have and probably will continue to vote with it in matters that are weighed on progressive scales. There is Schall, who defeated Magnus Johnson in Minnesota, for instance. He was known as one of the progressive firebrands of the house, bolting his party with impunity whenever he believed it wrong, which was not infrequent. Altho a Republican, he once cast his vote for speaker for Champ Clark in preference to "Uncle Joe" Cannon. In South Dakota there are two senators who, while nominally "regular," can by no stretch of imagination be deemed "conservative" in the sense that eastern Republicans are conservative. They are Norbeck and McMaster. Then there are Howell, of Nebraska; Johnson, of California; Couzens, of Michigan; Capper, of Kansas, and even Borah, of Idaho. They have voted with LaFollette and he with them on many issues. In the house, the Republican margin of control is somewhat wider. Latest figures, with me outlying districts still in doubt, indicate that the Democrats will have 184 seats, the Republicans 247, with four scattering. Still later returns may change this slightly, but these figures are approximately correct. This allows a Republican majority over all of 55 seats. Take out the LaFollette bloc of 16 and the Republiteans still have a dependable working majority. Already there are signs of Republican dissention as to the work of the 69th congress. It is the desire of Republican leaders to initiate as soon as possible tax reduction for the higher brackets that the 68th congress, thus the control of the coalition by Democratis and Republican insurgents, refused to bring down below 37 1-2 per cent. Secretary Mellon already has stated that this will be one of the first acts of the next congress. His experts are at work on the recommendations. Some conservative Republicans believe Pres. Coolidge Continued on page eight or the week after, according to an Anaheimer who has been keeping his eye upon its progress. The well has had repeated showings of oil, it is said. If brought in, it will help to establish the line of the fold which it is thought extends from beyond Los Alamitos thru Cypress to Westminster. 25 ORANGE LIONS PUT ON PROGRAM Orange Lions, 25 strong, put on today's program at the local Lions' weekly luncheon meeting. They brought with a five-piece jazz orchestra and a couple of good tenor soloists who delighted the crowd. There was no speaker of the day. The entertainment was part of the inter-club activities of the Lions in the county. SMITH SILENT LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7.—If Frank J. Smith, state printer, named to succeed James A. Johnston as warden of San Quentin prison, has any ideas about prison reform or plans for innovations in prison work, he is keeping them to himself. "I realize the seriousness of the work at San Quentin and I would rather be judged by what I will do, than by telling now what I intend to do," Smith said here today. COTA OUT ON BAIL Henry D. Cota, said to be a governmental tax collector stationed at Tia Juana, had again gained his liberty today, having posted $500 ball in Justice Jack Landell's court at Santa Ana pending a preliminary hearing or a charge he failed to stop and render aid after an accident to M. F. Stegman, Santa Ana sailor. LOCAL LUMBER MEN AT MEETING Frank N. Gibbs and several other local lumbermen were planning to attend the Calif. Retail today and tomorrow at the Biltmore hotel in Los Angeles. The convention program calls for addresses by several prominent lumbermen and other speakers. NO LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM READY WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.—President Coolidge has not mapped out any definite legislative recommendations for the short session of congress opening next month, but considers it probable that some agriculture measures will be taken up. It was announced at the White House this afternoon. The president has not yet determined whether he will suggest consideration of tax reduction legislation at the short session, feeling that the administration's program, as embodied in the Melon plan, would not be any more successful this winter than it was last spring. HERMAN INITIATION The Song of Herman and Herman Slater held a general jollification night at the Concordia club, in the course of which the former initiated several new members. A social time, which included singing and refreshments, was enjoyed by the two organizations jointly in the course of the evening. There was an excellent attendance.