oc-plain-dealer 1924-11-18

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18 — With the reported confession today of Tee-Hee-Goe, manager of the mail order department of Sing Fat and Co., importers of oriental art goods, and owner of the show place of Chinatown, federal narcotic officers declared that the concern stood exposed as one of the biggest distributors of narcotics in the country. Tee-Hee Gee, the officers said confessed that he was who sent $200 worth of narcotics to a federal agent in Los Angeles. According to Agent A. A. Elliott, the concern had a standing rule that no narcotics could be sold in the store. All sales were handled by mail order. Elliott said that government officers had been trying for three years to make a purchase from Sing Fat and Co., but without success as Fee-Hee Gee had refused to enter into negotiations for small sales. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18 — Three Chinese, said to be high officials of Sing Fat & Co., and a pretty girl, Lum Shee, an employee of their large oriental store here, the mecca of tourists from all over the country, were under arrest today as a result of a sensational raid on the China town store of the concern. Entering the Sing Fat store while crowds of curious tourists 17 DEATHS FROM COLD IN NEW YORK NEW YORK, Nov. 18. — With 17 deaths in the wake of the ice tipped sale which ripped thru New York and vicinity, warmer weather was predicted for late today or tomorrow. The 68-mile wind clipped off street signs, raged over seacraft and lifted pedestrians off their feet. Four of the deaths were due to the cold, six were killed by auto accidents caused by wind, and seven perished at sea. The temperature rose this morning a few points from yesterday's mark of 17. The wind slackened perceptibly. RATIFY AMNESTY PARIS, Nov. 18. — The senate ratified the bill of amnesty for M. Malvy, former minister of the interior, sentenced to five years' banishment on charges connected with his conduct during the war. Malvy returned to France in 1928 and a year later was unanimously elected mayor of his home town of Souillac. The vote on the amnesty measure today was 195 for to 62 against. PARIS, Nov. 18. — The senate ratified the measure of amnesty for Joseph Calleaux, former premier of France, who was arrested in 1918, charged with having commerce with the enemy and banished for five years from Paris, but not from France. The vote of today's measure was 176 for to 104 against. The former premier, regarded as one of the most acute financial intelligences of France, now is free to return to Paris. ATTACKS PARKER BERLIN, Nov. 18. — "An attack on the Dawes plan" as the "enslavement of Germany" and on S. Gilbert Parker, Jr., the agent general for reparations, on account of his youth, was launched in an election speech today by Count Westarp, the Nationalist leader. PLACENTIA, Nov. 18. — Saturday night was Booster Day again with the usual $225 given away to the holders of number tickets. Mr. Ingham the winner of the $100 and Arroya carried away the prize. Others receiving $5 $10 prizes were Lucy Krau Murphy, Mr. Padlock, Mr. Sen Mrs. Jerome, Miss Marnezz others. The next Booster med will be on Dec. 20 at 6:30 at the depot grounds. At time $450 will be awarded. Will be one $100, one $50 four $25, 10 $10 and 20 $5 p. Begin now to trade in Place and get a Booster ticket every dollar purchase. A well has been brought to the A. S. Bradford property which is causing great jubilation to Mr. Bradford. It came bringing about 1000 barrels is located just east of town. The Chiksen Oil Co. driller 4712-foot well, which was down in the record time of months and four days. The is said to be the cleanest in Placentia-Richfield field and production is steadily increase each day since being brought two weeks ago. The well is kept as the Bradford No. 1 and close proximity to Wells N and 3, which have been on duction for more than a year a half. This is the first drilled by the Chiksen Oil Co. the Placentia-Richfield drill and oil men are congratulating the officials on their wond work. The General Petroleum lumber on the ground for The son No. 6, which is located between Nos. 1 and on the 9 Thompson lease, which procured several of the gushers in height of the oil activity two ago. The Petroleum-Midway has new wells just spudded in on Yarnell and Consolidated lodge the bringing in of the SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18.—Three Chinese, said to be high officials of Sing Fat & Co., and a pretty girl, Lum Shee, an employee of their large oriental store here, the mecca of tourists from all over the country, were under arrest today as a result of a sensational raid on the China town store of the concern. Entering the Sing Fat store while crowds of curious tourists were being shown about the show place of Chinatown, the federal officers closed its doors, conducted the customers outside and began a search which lasted far into the night and netted five five-tael tins of opium and 60 cases of choice liquors in the living apartments above the store. Chinese bricabraq, rice, mandarin coats and embroidered kimonos were carefully searched by the officers seeking opium. In Tong Hee Gee, said to be the son of Tong Bong, high official of the company, federal narcotic agents said they had the man they wanted for alleged traffic in narcotics. WOMAN ARRESTED CASA GRANDE, Ariz., Nov. 18. Charged with conveying firearms into the Arizona state prison to aid in the escape of her husband, Mrs. C. E. Howard, was arrested here today. A Class Ad is best little salesman. ATTACKS PARKER BERLIN, Nov. 18.—"An attack on the Dawes plan" as the "enslavement of Germany" and on S. Gilbert Parker, Jr., the agent general for reparations, on account of his youth, was launched in an election speech today by Count Westarp, the Nationalist leader. "We witness hordes of foreign commissions coming to Germany headed by an American reparations agent," Count Westarp said. "He is but 32 years of age, this gentleman who is Germany's new sovereign." AVIATORS KILLED AS PLANES COLLIDE TKYO, Nov. 18. — Two army airplanes collided in mid-air this afternoon, during military maneuvers at Nagoya. Pilots of both machines were killed in the fall. GABBERT ACCEPTS SACRAMENTO, Nov. 18.—Gov. Richardson has received virtual assurance that J. R. Gabbert, River-side editor, will accept the post of state printer, tendered him following the appointment of State Printer Frank J. Smith as warden of San Quentin prison, it was announced today at the governor's office. ALPHA BETA STORE READ THIS AD: Grocery Buying Made Easy Thanksgiving Next Week — Buy Now IND. PLUM PUDDING 12¢ SUNMAID RAISINS 11¢ S. & L. PKG. CURRANTS 18¢ Prunes, 3 lbs. 25c 25 lb. box 70-80s ... $1.90 Dates ... 22c Dromedary or Pitted Pkg. Brer Rabbit Dark Molasses 13¢ 25¢ 45¢ DRY PACK 2s Pumpkin 2 for 25¢ CHOICE WHITE FIGS 2 lb. 25¢ Drilled by the Chikasan Oil Company on the Placentia-Richfield district and oil men are congratulated by the officials on their wonderful work. The General Petroleum lumber on the ground for Theson No. 6, which is located between Nos. 1 and on the Thompson lease, which procured several of the gushers in height of the oil activity two ago. The Petroleum-Midway has new wells just spudded in on Yarnell and Consolidated Loft. The bringing in of the Bradford well promises well renewed activity in the which has been slowly pickled the past few months since slowing down of the shorter fields in So. Calif. Fire destroyed the home on and Mrs. J. H. Kinney of Meave on Friday. The rear o house was burned out and house completely gutted by destroying flames. Owing to uniting efforts of neighbor friends nearly everything in way of furniture and clothing saved, although some of it badly secreched. Mr. Kinney has been bedfast some moons was alone when the fire broke but was able to get out without being harmed. He was very excited and Dr. Petty was so quiet him. With proper protection the confugation have been extinguished in a short time and without much damage. Fortunately he was no wind or the entire at least would have gone to smoke. It behooves us as work hard to get a well equi-fire-fighting service. On Thursday evening the bands of the Placentia Round ble ladies gave their wives daughters a royal entertainment. It being "gentlemen's nice everyone of them was there his lady. A costume dance song was put on by the Foston junior college Women's club. An amusing reading cleverly given by another lady of Fullerton, who graced responded to an encore, enm "Where is Rover?" An xelolo, "Old Plantation Melodious following which was enthusiastically encored. A vaudeville attainment by Mr. Stoffer of La Beach was the main part of entertainment. Mr. Stoffer many wonderful impersonals and told several good jokes stories. He is also an accomplished musician. Between "spet 1 and 2 of Mr. Stoffer's act, Muney of Fullerton sang "Vine and Four-leafed Clovers O and "By the Waters of Mankta" with "Carry Me Bale Ole Virginny" as an encore the second part of his act Stoffer gave an impersonation monologue by "Aunt Matilda this he brought in reference local events and personal repertaining to different ones audience. At the close of th 12¢ 11¢ 18¢ Prunes, 3 lbs. 25c 25 lb. box 70-80s ... $1.90 Dates ..... 22c Dromedary or Pitted Pkg. Brer Rabbit Dark Molasses 13¢ 25¢ 45¢ DRY PACK 2s Pumpkin 2 for 25¢ CHOICE WHITE FIGS 2 lbs. 25¢ Citron, Lemon and Orange Peel, Candled Cherries, Pineapple, Everything for Thanksgiving Pastry. Swansdown Cake Flour 33c THE BEST IS NONE TOO GOOD KANSAS HARD WHEAT Velvet Flour 24½ lbs. $1.35 49 lbs. $2.60 Folger's SPICES—Poultry Seasoning for the Turkey. EXTRACTS—All colors and flavors for Pastry. Schillings Baking Powder, 1½s 20¢; 1 lb. 39¢ SWAN MATCHES 5¢ P. & G. SOAP 4¼¢ FED. Lg. MILK 3 for 25¢ Jersey Corn Flakes 7½c CLOROX 15¢ FREE! ONE GOLD DUST WITH PURCHASE OF 2 FOR 15¢ Gerrard Bros. & Hanson 249 E. Center St. Phone 297 (Complete Food Market) STOP FOREST FIRE LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 drive to prevent the recurrent forest fires in So. Calif. launched here today follow conference of forestry office. Both public and private he will be held by the board of review, appointed by U. S. ester Greoley, and investi of fire prevention, reforest and water conservation pro will be conducted. ARREST 500 L. A. TRAFFIC VIOLATION LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 More than 500 persons we der arrest here today charge auto traffic violations as a of a drive against speeders torcycle officers will continue until spudding is clim here, police officials declare The number of arrests a new record here. PLACENTIA LACENTIA, Nov. 18.—(Spl.) Rday night was Booster Night with the usual $225 being away to the holders of lucky ber tickets. Mr. Ingham was winner of the $100 and Louie Joya carried away the $50. Others receiving $25 and prizes were Lucy Kraemer, Phy, Mr. Padlock, Mr. Sergain, Jerome, Miss Marinez and Mrs. The next Booster meeting on Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. the depot grounds. At this $450 will be awarded. There be one $100, one $50 and $25, 10 $10 and 20 $5 prizes. Now to trade in Placentia get a Booster ticket with any dollar purchase. Well has been brought in on A. S. Bradford property which is causing great publication Mr. Bradford. It came in lugging about 1000 barrels and located just east of town. The Chiksan Oil Co. drilled the 2-foot well, which was put in the record time of five hours and four days. The hole laid to be the cleanest in the Placentia-Richfield field and itsduction is steadily increasing a day since being brought in weeks ago. The well is known the Bradford No. 1 and is in the proximity to Wells Nos 2 and 3, which have been on pro-vision for more than a year and half. This is the first well dled by the Chiksan Oil Co. in Placentia-Richfield district oil men are congratulating officials on their wonderful k. The General Petroleum hasober on the ground for Thompson No. 6, which is locatedben Nos. 1 and on the O. M.ampson lease, which producedreal of the gushers in theht of the oil activity two yearsthe Petroleum-Midway has twowells just pudded in on themell and Consolidated leases. The bringing in of the newWIND UP ALLEGED LIQUOR RUNNER MONTEREY, Nov. 18—The lastchapter in the history of the alleged rum running launch Ocean Queen was written here this morning with the arrival of the U.S. revenue cutter Shawnee, Capt. Chas. F. Howell commanding, to take possession of the Queen, On arrival of the Shawnee, Ensign Ostermoor came ashore for a conference with Deputy Collector of Custom J. P. Pryor, who seized the alleged smuggler at Point Lobos pier, six miles south of Monterey, yesterday morning. Following the conference it was announced that the Queen would likely be taken in tow and conveyed to San Francisco for further disposition of her strange case. The Ocean Queen, for many years a mystery ship and alleged rum runner on this coast, came into Monterey harbor one week ago, where she lay until last Friday morning. Having been refueled she left for the open sea, to be followed shortly by the Shawnee, which had arrived here overnight. At noon of that day, the Queen put into Point Lobos bay, where a waiting automobile picked up her crew of three and drove away. None of them have been seen since. Pryor seized the ship late yesterday on telegraphic orders from customs authorities in San Francisco. He declared there were evidences of rum smuggling found on board the ship. PERSIA PLEADS SLOW REDUCTION GENEVA, Nov. 18.—Persia's delegate astonished the international opium conference here this afternoon when he pleaded for gradual suppression of the use of narcotic drugs, saying sudden extinction of it would throw hundreds of workmen out of employment in Persia. This drew from the Japanese NEW APPEAL FOR AQUEDUCT TROOPS LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18—Arrest of the 100 men who seized the Los Angeles aqueduct at Lone Pine, Calif., will be demanded of Inyo-co, authorities tomorrow on charges that they violated the court injunction restraining them from interfering with this city's water supply, city officials announced here late today. INDEPENDENCE, Nov. 18.—Warrants for the arrest of the men who Sunday seized the flood gates of the Los Angeles aqueduct may be issued today, officials of Inyo-co declared. The raiders have refused to obey the injunction ordering them from the aqueduct and if they continue to defy the law their arrests will be ordered, it was declared by the authorities. A conference of aqueduct employees was to be held here today under the leadership of Edward H. Leahay, city agent in the Owens district, and Claude Van Norman,aqueduct maintenance engineer.The purpose of the conference was not disclosed. Gov. Richardson this morning had Sheriff Collins' second call for troops on his desk and was expected to make a reply to it during the day. The sheriff's telegram to the governor follows: "Troops are required immediately to end situation which exists here.I again appeal for state aid as only means of ending the situation." The defiant attitude taken by the band was indicated by the statement of one of its leaders,Carl Keogh,president of the Owens Valley Ditch Co. "We are here to keep the spill-way open," said Keogh."We will say here until driven out." Professing to be unarmed and showing no visible evidence of having firearms,the band was making a holiday out of the affair according to reports from Lone Pine,but PLAN WORED UNION LABOR FED (Continued from Page) is the chief act whiche Gompers,veteran preside to accomplish before laythe active leadershipof labor which he hasheyears. This is probably therest that Gompers will seek as president of the F.R.With an international lairization an accomplishedwould feel that his workend and that the timefor younger hands to guilcan labor. This he hauto friends. Because of another joining with the Mexican labor,the Americans were unable today toany important business,sion was devoted mainlyesand introductions of rrexican labor leadersing the convention,were denouncing what theyte exploiting capitalists while Mexico and secure largemilling holdings." "These financiers areable for any unfriendlylists between twodeclared Ricardo Travailof the Mexican F."We of labor in Mexico termined to breaktheAmerican capitalistsbusiness and government. The report of the F.Rexecutive council on poliestailed before the convormorrow.Recommendationbor as an organizationthird party moves.isbe adopted with little anne Leaving over Santa F.S.Shattuck and son,Julbad,N.M.;E.C.Spearminita Falls,Tex.;andT Raymond.Wash. ability to handle the slitnewed his appeal to GeRichardson for state troopsthat same timeIAsa Keyes of Los Anmandecriminal trials PERSIA PLEADS SLOW REDUCTION GENEVA, Nov. 18.—Persia's delegate astonished the international opium conference here this afternoon when he pleaded for gradual suppression of the use of narcotic drugs, saying sudden extinction of it would throw hundreds of workmen out of employment in Persia. This drew from the Japanese delegate, Sugimara, the observation: "We must place humanity above economic considerations." He said that legislation had abolished the use of opium in Japan, Korea and Formosa. Delegate Chodosoko of Poland pleaded for outlawing of cultivation and manufacture of opium for all other but medical and scientific purposes. Stephen Porter, the U.S. delegate, announced that he would present America's plan tomorrow. Alleged Smuggler Hits Photographer SEATTLE, Nov. 18.—Roy Olmstead, former Seattle police officer and reputed Pacific const rum smuggling king, arrested with a score of guests at his home here early today, was released on $1000 ball this afternoon. A few minutes after he had been released, Olmstead struck Robert Bradley, a commercial photographer, trying to snap the party in the street, and sent the cameraman to the pavement. Bradley's employer declared that he would have a warrant sworn out this afternoon for the arrest of Olmstead on a charge of assault and battery for the alleged attack. NO SOLUTION TO ROSENBLUM DEATH LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18.—Effects of police to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of Albert R. Rosenblum, real estate operator, formerly of New York, found dead in a street in the exclusive Wilshire district here Sunday, failed today. An inquest will be held tomorrow. SAY RICH YOUTH ATTACKED GIRLS LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18.—Trailed for two years, Charles Wescott, son of a millionaire, was arrested here today on charges of attacking two Los Angeles girls. Wescott was recently held in Manchester, Ia., but was released from custody there on a habeas corpus visit before California officers reached the Iowa town. The defiant attitude taken by the band was indicated by the statement of one of its leaders, Carl Keogh, president of the Owens Valley Ditch Co. "We are here to keep the spillway open," said Keogh. "We will say here until driven out." Professor to be unarmed and showing no visible evidence of having firearms, the band was making a holiday out of the affair according to reports from Lone Pine, but leaders hinted that any attempt on the part of Los Angeles authorities to drive them from their position, would bring on even more serious trouble. Asked what they would do if deputy sheriffs from Los Angeles should storm their camp, leaders of the band replied: "They won't ever get this far." The remark was taken to mean that the band believes it has the power to stop any posse of deputies or other officers from outside Inyo-co from approaching their camp. When the spokesmen were asked for an explanation of their remark they refused to comment further. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18.—Five score defiant Owens Valley residents today maintained a quiet but effective guard over the escaping waters of the Los Angeles aqueduct near Lone Pine, Calif., while Sheriff C.C. Collins of Inyo-co, in desperation over his inquiries. 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Quick and offensive treatment may not be possible without money risk, the treatment used by Mrs. Travis Simply write the Moreham Co. 155 Gateway Station, Kansas City, Mo. Under their guarantee of refund, send two dollars. Or pay the postman the $2 with few cents postage. Use the treatment if you are not well satisfied, write to that effect and your $2 will be returned at once. There is a mas time be, will th Why worm thing app give so m SAY RICH YOUTH ATTACKED GIRLS LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18.—Trailed for two years, Charles Wescott, son of a millionaire, was arrested here today on charges of attacking two Los Angeles girls. Wescott was recently held in Manchester, Ia., but was released from custody there on a habeas corpus writ before California officers reached the Iowa town. BILLY WHISKERS BY FRANCES TREGO MONTGOMERY The farm dog, Shep, wanted to go with Billy to see if the men found the dogs who killed the sheep, but he said he had never disobeyed his master. "You are right," replied Billy. "Obey your master. There are few who do it nowadays. But there is no one who had forbidden me to go, so I think I will see the fun. Would any of your goats like to go with me?" But they were all too timid to go as they were afraid they would be shot by mistake if they did. "If you just tell me where this pasture is, I will run over there myself, and then come back and tell you what I see," said Billy. "I am just crazy to go with you," said Shep. "I know you are, but all the more honor to you for not going when they told you not to," answered Billy. "I will tell you two ways to get there. One is to go down our lane into the main road and turn to your right. Keep on until you come to a weeping willow tree at the foot of the hill beside a stream. Jump the fence here and go into the pasture, following the stream until you reach a level piece of ground with a woods just behind it. Here most likely you will find the sheep huddled under another big willow tree. The dogs will probably bound out of the woods into their midst instead of coming across the field where they could be seen." Another way to get there is to cut across lots right from the back of our barn until you come to the top of a big hill topped by a red barn. When you reach this barn you turn at right angles and go down the hill and you will come to the pasture where the sheep are. But going this way there will be no trees or shrubs to hide under as you approach." "Thank you very much. I can easily find it from your directions. As you say the latter way is the shorter, I think I shall take it for the men have quite a start of me, and I want to be there when the shooting begins. So farewell, friends, until I return and report to you how many dogs are killed." "But hold on! How are you going to get out of this yard, as the gate is locked?" asked the shepherd dog, who had not been there to see the way Billy entered. "The way he came in," said the Angora goat. "But there is no other way than the gate," insisted Shep. "I am going out the way I came in. Watch me!" and in a second Billy had taken a running jump and cleared the top of the high fence, and was running off down the lane before Shep could get his breath. "A mighty fine, independent goat there, I should say," said the leader of the Angoras. "You are right," agreed Shep. "And what a jump! Why, I, a dog, can't jump as high a fence as this, and for a big goat to go over it like a bird is something remarkable." "No wonder he went through the war and did not get killed. His wits and quick action saved him," said another goat. (But we will have to wait until tomorrow to hear about Billy's adventures.) PLAN WORLD UNION LABOR FEDERATION (Continued from Page One) as the chief act which Samuel Gompers, veteran president, hopes to accomplish before laying down the active leadership of American labor which he has held for 60 years. This is probably the last year that Gompers will seek re-election as president of the Federation. With an international labor organization an accomplished fact, he would feel that his work was at an end and that the time had come for younger hands to guide American labor. This he has confided to friends. Because of another joint meeting with the Mexican Federation of Labor, the American delegates were unable today t odispose of any important business. The session was devoted mainly to speeches and introductions of resolutions. Mexican labor leaders, addressing the convention, were bitter in denouncing what they termed "the exploiting capitalists who come to Mexico and secure large land and milling holdings." "These financiers are responsible for any unfriendlyness that exists between the two republics," declared Ricardo Trayino, secretary of the Mexican Federation. "We of labor in Mexico are determined to break the hold of American capitalists upon our business and government." The report of the Federation's executive council on politics is to be laid before the convention tomorrow. Recommending that labor as an organization shun any third party moves, is expected to be adopted with little argument. Leaving over Santa Fe: Mrs. E. S. Shattuck and son, Julian, Carlisbad, N. M.; E. C. Spearman, Welchita Falls, Tex.; and Tom Hall, Raymond, Wash. ability to handle the situation, renewed his appeal to Gov. F. W. Richardson for state troops. At the same time Dist. Atty. Asa Keyes of Los Angeles demanded criminal trials for members of the company. TOW WARSHIP TO TARGET PRACTICE (Continued from Page One) and that the government has no choice but to destroy what would have been one of the greatest sea fighters in the world. Lambert, In his court action today, denied that there was anything in the situation that demanded the Washington be sunk this week. His petition pointed out that none of the treaties were to be deemed effective until their ratification by all the parties to the conference. While the particular treaty dealing with capital ship tonnage of the great powers has been ratified, other treaties evolved out of the conference still are unratified, and it is upon this contention that the attorney today sought to prevent the hasty "execution" of the big ship. Under ordinary circumstances, the Washington is to be shot by the navy gunners as long as she remains afloat. Those who are seeking to prevent her destruction, however, saw a ray of hope today in dispatches from Norfolk which told of clammy weather off shore which may delay the firing. The gunnery tests must be carried out in calm weather to afford the data and instruction which navy experts demand. Should the weather continue bad, and further delay the shooting, Lambert believes the courts may yet be prevailed upon to grant a temporary stay. In his appeal today, Lambert pointed out that congress convenes in two weeks and that it would be politic to await its assembly before proceeding with the ship's destruction—especially in view of the public opposition to the event. He pointed out that if the courts have no power to restrain Secretary Wilbur, then the navy head "is a law unto himself" and there is no place where relief may be obtained in situations such as this except the congress. MRS. THOM DIES LINCOLN EXACT TO 1,000,000th OF INCH Can you imagine anyone measuring one-millionth of an inch? Seems impossible, doesn't it? Yet those who visited the Lincoln Petit Salon held at the Ambassador hotel, Los Angeles, Nov. 17 to 20, saw a set of 11 precision gauges, each measuring one-millionth of an inch more than the preceding one. These tiny blocks of steel were displayed like jewels and produced by Carl E. Johansson whose gauges are universally recognized as standard in all precision measurement. No one has ever been able to carry measurement to the extreme limit of that attained by Johansson, and the set of gauges displayed at the Salon is the only one of its kind in the world. The blocks are so sensitive to temperature changes that it is only at 68 degrees Fahrenheit that they will register correctly to the millionth of an inch. Even at that temperature they must be handled with tweezers for if picked up by hand the heat from the fingers would expand them out of true measurement. The set was brought to Los Angeles especially for the Salon and some idea of its value may be gained from the fact that it was insured for $20,000 during the exhibition period. The purpose of displaying the gauges was to illustrate the extremely fine limits it is possible for the Ford Motor Co. to attain in the manufacture of Lincoln cars. Of course, precision limits are not carried to one-millionth of an inch in any manufacturing operations, but if such a thing became essential the Ford Motor Co. is now in a position to reach it. This has been made possible through the acquisition of C. E. Johansson, Inc., of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., which brought to the Ford Motor Co. the sole American rights to all the Johansson processes and methods as well as the personal service of Mr. Johansson himself. This gives the company the Leaving over Santa Fe: Mrs. E. S. Shattuck and son, Julian, Carlsbad, N. M.; E. C. Spearman, Wichita Falls, Tex.; and Tom Hall, Raymond, Wash. ability to handle the situation, renewed his appeal to Gov. F. W. Richardson for state troops. At the same time Dist. Atty, Asa Keyes of Los Angeles de-manded criminal trials for members of the band of business and professional men, ranchers and cowboys who early Sunday seized the headgates of the aqueduct and diverted thousands of feet of water to the Owens river. "We'll stay right here until dragged out and maybe we can't be dragged," was the answer of leaders of the militant Owens Valley ranchers to a temporary injunction issued by Superior Judge Geo. Dehy of Independence, county seat of Inyo-co, restraining them from interfering with the aqueduct and Los Angeles' water supply. Only the mobilization of national guardsmen will bring an end to the organized effort to force a settlement of the long fight between this city and the ranchers over the valley's water rights, according to information received from the Inyo county authorities. Warrants for their arrest will be ignored, leaders of the raiding party told officials who informed them of the granting of the injunction. In his appeal court, pointed out that congress convenes in two weeks and that it would be politic to await its assembly before proceeding with the ship's destruction—especially in view of the public opposition to the event. He pointed out that if the courts have no power to restrain Secretary Wilbur, then the navy "is a law unto himself" and there is no place where relief may be obtained in situations such as this except the congress. MRS. THOM DIES LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18.—Mrs. Cameron Erskine Thom, society leader and one of California's best known women, died today. 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