oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-12

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 It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. PRICE Three Cents Per copy $3 year in No. Orange-co. U. S. WILL STAY VOTE TO BUY NEW FIRE TRUCK Expect Fire Underwriters To Take Cognizance of Added Equipment City council last night voted to purchase a Seagraves fire truck, same make as the one now used by the city. The price is $12,-000. Because several So. Cal. cit- Bandits Torture Victim; Get $180 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12.—Deserting to torture when their victim refused to tell them where he kept his money, two bandits today tied Frank Woodell, manager of the Royal Cafe here, slashed his throat with a pocket knife and escaped with $180. Woodell revealed the location of the money after the bandits sliced his throat and threatened to cut off his head if he did not comply with their requests. MCCOY LOSES FIRST BIG WHEATLEY BOUND OVER TO SUPERIORE Deputy Sheriffs C Damaging Testimonies Against Him Arrested as the man who peared in disguise at the uerer's office at Santa Ana and tempted to cash a forged wa for $5,322, Charles B. Whe Santa Ana newspaperman Expect Fire Underwriters To Take Cognizance of Added Equipment City council last night voted to purchase a Seagraves fire truck, same make as the one now used by the city. The price is $12,000. Because several So. Cal. cities are now in the market for fire equipment and there is considerable competition between manufacturers, the council was offered the truck at $750 under the original bid. While the truck which the city has owned for several years is still in good shape, it was pointed out that in an emergency a second truck might pay for itself several times over. Fire insurance underwriters also are expected to take cognizance of the additional protection. The purchase is of latest type with all modern improvements. It is rated at 750 gallons per minute capacity but actually throws 1000 gallons. Delivery is expected within 30 days. Visitors at the council session witnessed the unusual situation of a representative for another fire truck manufacturer expressing his appreciation for consideration given him by the city officials. "Altho I was beat on this proposition," I want to express my thanks to the council for the time and consideration that was given me to show you my truck," he addressed the council. Council also executed contract for the Eligh street sweeper. The bid price of this machine was $7000, but discounts bring the cost to the city down to $5600. Contract for power lawn mower for city park to cost $550 was executed. On motion of Chairman Emery Knife of the ordinance committee, a resolution of respect and sympathy on the death of Richard Melrose, pioneer city attorney was ordered spread on the minutes. The city clerk was instructed to send a copy to the bereaved family. Chairman Dean Hasson of the public improvement committee suggested that merchants who originally fostered the two-hour parking ordinance might like to have it rescinded. It was agreed that some formal action in the matter should come from merchants before voting to withdraw the ordinance. Council authorized the health department to pay five cents each for rats killed in the clean up campaign. A petition was received from the Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. for permit to cut the pavement on Lemon-st. from the present phone office to Sycamore-st. for under- MCCOY LOSES FIRST BIG CONTEST LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12.—Kid McCoy emerged a loser today in the first big fight of his trial for the murder of his sweetheart, Teresa Mora. Judge Charles Crail ruled that testimony regarding the "wild rampage" of McCoy in Mrs. Mora's antique shop, where he shot three persons, the morning the slain woman's mutilated body was found in her apartment, was admissible. His ruling came after a strenuous battle by McCoy's lawyers to prevent introduction of testimony relating to events which followed Mrs. Mora's death. Judge Craill's ruling permitted N.C. Emden, Mrs. Mora's business agent, to take the stand and relate how McCoy showed his temper when he was not permitted to attend a conference between Mrs. Mors and Enuden at which division of the property of Mrs. Mors and her husband, following their divorce was discussed. "McCoy got sore and said he was no chauffeur for Mrs. Mors," Emden testified. The witness described events at the Mors shop the day Mrs. Mors body was found and related how McCoy stuck a gun in the faces of visitors at the shop, robbed them and shot three persons. Plans of the state to complete its case by Saturday were changed when court was adjourned early this afternoon until Monday. The state will probably not finish its testimony, until next Wednesday. MELROSE FUNERAL TOMORROW, 2 p.m. Funeral service for Richard Melrose, whose death occurred Wednesday at 10 p.m., will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Deputy Sheriffs Of Damaging Testimony Against Him Arrested as the man who peared in disguise at theurer's office at Santa Ana and tempted to cash a forged waiver for $5,322, Charles B. Whetta Santa Ana newspaperman, held for trial in the superior on a charge of forgery, follow his preliminary hearing later tuesday before Justice K. E. Mason. Decision of Justice Morris hold the former city editor to came after Herman Zabel, file print expert for the sheriff fice, testified that in his op the writing of the forged narra warrant corresponded to of Wheatley. Newspaper copy which Wheatley had written working on The Register was to make the comparison, warrant had been drawn regly and was supposed to have mailed to E.I. Crooke, Los An tractor dealer. F. L. Yoder, deputy sheriff formerly was a private detained by Mrs. Wheatley to "wher her husband, testified he Wheatley, on the night after attempted scheme failed, home a grey overcoat and a clothing which deputies in treasurer's office declared used in the false makeup. The man, deputies test wore a false mustache that to stick at one side, thus causing self, the man stated he would into the auditor's office, but stead he fled. The warrant paid, was left in the treasury office. On the present charge Wiley is at liberty under $2500 ball. Pending against him, ever, is a second charge, larceny, the outgrowth of the appearance five (months ago) $10,000 from the treasurer's SECOND SENTENCE OF 500-DAY TE M.L.Bryant, found guilty week following a jury trial Judge French's court on charge of selling liquor rec sentence today. Judge French told him that would be $500 or 500 days, that he was sorry that he could make it 500 days without the alternative. This is the same sentence Bryant received on the charge. He immediately filed notice appeal, and his appeal bond Council authorized the health department to pay five cents each for rats killed in the clean up campaign. A petition was received from the Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. for permit to cut the pavement on Lemon-st. from the present phone office to Sycamore-st. for underground cables. Councilman Hasson expressed opposition to cutting the pavement at any time or anywhere unless absolutely necessary and suggested that since the phone company planned a new building across the street just south of the Colonial-apts, that the company run its tunnel down the alley. This would be cheaper and better all around, argued Hasson. Specifications and call for bids were approved for water valves and for five miles of wrought iron pipe and fittings for automatic sprinkling system at city park also, for one mile of pipe for water department, used principally for connections between water mains and curb lines. Specifications were approved for 2 1/2 miles of sewer mains as follows: 7017 feet of six-inch, 1519 feet of eight-inch and 2233 feet of ten-inch. On motion of Councilman Hasson, council approved a new form of requisition blank for all departments of the city. The new form is declared to be much more businesslike. Council adopted after second reading an amendment to the fire ordinance of 1815 legalizing salaries paid to firemen and fire truck driver. City Atty. Wm. P. Webb reported that the railroad commission had no supervision over a municipality in sale of water and since a supply of water has been developed at the new sewer farm well, and neighboring rancherers are seeking to purchase water from it, council signified its agreeableness to furnish the service. The ordinance calling the re- (Continued on Page Two) MELROSE FUNERAL TOMORROW, 2 p.m. Funeral service for Richard Melrose, whose death occurred Wednesday at 10 p.m., will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel, with Dean A. G. H. Bode, rector of St. Michaels officiating. Burial will be in Loma Vista. Six of Mr. Melrose's friends of many years standing, will serve as pall bearers. They are the Messrs Fred Zeppenfeld, D. Jesu-run, Walter Amstutz, Arthur Lewis, Herman Dickel, Homer Ames. BAR ASSOCIATION OFFER SYMPATHY The following resolution of sympathy relative to the death of Richard Melrose, pioneer attorney of Anaheim, was spread today on the books of the Orange-co Bar Ass'n: Whereas in the death of Richard Melrose, the bar of Oarnge-co has lost one of its oldest and most respected members, the community an honest and public spirited citizen, and the country a patriotic and loyal American, therefore be it Resolved by the Bar Ass'n of Orange-co that we publicly express our high appreciation of the lofty and remarkable character of our fellow member, Richard Melrose, and assure to his relatives our greatest sympathy with them in their irreparable loss, be it further Resolved that these resolutions be spread upon the records of this association and a certified copy be furnished to the daily press. XMAS FOR LEPERS MANILA, Dec. 12.—Governor Leonard Wood left here today for Cullion, the famous leper settlement of the Far East, with a ship load of Christmas gifts for the $000 lepers confined there. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. M. L. Bryant, found guilty week following a jury trial Judge French's court on charge of selling liquor recourse today. Judge French told him he would be $500 or 500 days, that he was sorry that he could make 500 days without the alternative. This is the same sentence Bryant received on the charge. He immediately filed notice appeal, and his appeal bond fixed at $1,000. His first am bond was $700. SECOND TRIAL OF GONZALES DEC The first trial jury having ed to reach an agreement, Hiscio Gonzales, formerly of cecita, will go on trial again 23 in Superior Judge P Drumm's court on a charge of sault with a deadly weapon was decided today. Gonzales was accused of beating three shots at Pedlos Days of that city more than year ago, all three bullets effect. The first jury, balling this week, were deadlocked, six when it was dismissed. DAMAGE IN QUARTERON, Dec. 12.—Seven houses were damaged but not was injured in an earthquake Telmeloza, Italy, according to patches received here today. The shock was felt at Trent and Flume. The population came panic stricken. Seven buildings were damaged. PATHER'S SUDDEN DEATH Dr. and Mrs. W. N. Palmer summoned to Pasadena last night by the sudden death of Dr. P.'s father, also a physician, the family home. Registered? If you haven't registered for the recall election come up the first part of February you will find a registrar the city council campaheadquarters in the Odd Flows-bldg. Friday and Saturday evenings, or you may phone 825 and arrange for registration to call at your home. 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, December 12, 1924 STAY OUT OF 'FIX IT' HEATLEY IS FOUND OVER O SUPERIOR Deputy Sheriffs Offer Damaging Testimony Against Him arrested as the man who apped in disguise at the treassory office at Santa Ana and attted to cash a forged warrant $5,322, Charles B. Wheatley, Anaheim, California, Friday, December 12, 1924 Protest British Action in Egypt WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—A formal protest against the retaliatory measures of Great Britain following the assassintion of Sir Lee Stack in Egypt was made today by Secy. of State Hughes by Dean O'Cealaigh, representative of the Irish republic. "These acts of aggression committee by England are unjust and illegal and unwarranted, by any act of the people or government of Egypt, O'Cea-laigh's letter said. RUSH LABOR LEADER TO HOSPITAL Samuel Gompers Holding Up Bravely, Says His Physician SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12.—The train carrying Samuel Gompers, veteran head of the A. F. of L. arrived here at 4:45 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Gompers was Everybody MerchaEverybody and his grawere out last night to eAnahaim merchants' carrwent home feeling entrified, that the event wimount in its purpose and Among the crowds were n resentatives of business from all over the country, interested in the stocks. plays of brother merchhappily responded to tion to visit the stores l. Crowds thronged all about the 65 registrations of merchants who will g pretty gifts. Several of t had more than one rebooth. U.S. MONEY FLOWING S.F. DOCT U.S. MONEY FLOWING ABROAD WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—The magnitude of American financial operations abroad was revealed today when the federal reserve board announced that foreign countries borrowed $1,100,000,000 from American bankers the first 11 months of 1924. This plates American peace time investments abroad at approximately 10,000,000,000. New capital issues were three times as great as in 1923 and substantially greater than any year since the war, according to the board. The opinion was expressed that a greater demand for American goods will result from this exportation of capital. About four-fifths of the outward flow of capital represented new investments. Of the new issues approximately 75 per cent were borrowings by foreign governments and 25 per cent by foreign corporations. Half the borrowing was by European nations. "In contrast with the usual seasonal decline during the late summer and early fall, several of the leading European exchanges have had a marked rise," the board said. "Exchange of such countries as Austrian, Germany and Poland, which have stabilized with reference to gold, have during this period maintained their rates practically at part." "Dutch florins and Swiss Franc quoted during the first quarter of the year at substantial discounts, have recently returned to parity, and fluctuations in French and Belgian francs have been much narrower." "The British pound which at this season usually declines as a result of large payments for exports from the United States has this year advanced from $4.31 in June to $4.63 in November, when it stood about five per cent below par." CABINET MEETING Samuel Gompers Holding Up Bravely, Says His Physician SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12.—The train carrying Samuel Gompers, veteran head of the A. F. of L., arrived here at 4:45 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Gompers was resting well on his arrival and was taken immediately to a local hotel. From the time he left the crest of the Central Mesa last night until now, there has been constant improvement in Gomper's condition, according to Dr. Cockrell, but it was not particularly noticeable until this morning. SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12.—The train bringing Samuel Gompers to this city from Laredo is running one hour behind schedule and will not arrive until 4:45 p.m. railway officials announced at 2 p.m. A bulletin issued to newspapermen on the train by Matthew Woll vice-president of the Amer. Federation of Labor, said the labor leader's condition has shown a marked improvement last two hours. "His breathing has become much better," Woll said. "There were times during the trip when it did not seem possible for Mr. Gompers to survive, but each time he railed." The condition of Gompers is still considered grave, according to Dr. Cockrell. Despite the decided improvement it is impossible to forecast even a few hours ahead the doctor said. The aged labor leader suffered a fainting spell Wednesday night in Mexico City, his heart action became very weak and his condition extremely critical, according to Frank Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor and other delegates returning from the pan-American labor meeting. Gompers was first taken ill with a bronchial affliction Monday night and ordered to bed. His condition gradually became worse until Wednesday when he was taken aboard a train for the north on a stretcher. President Calles of Mexico offered the services of military physicians, but this was not deemed necessary and the sick chieftain of organized labor showed constant improvement after leaving the high altitude of the Mexican mountain range. The aged labor chieftain expressed much gratification on his return to the United States and was more cheerful than at any time since he departed from Mexico City. Dr. Cockrell, attending physician, expressed the fear that plays of brother mercenary happily responded to visit the stores lined up about the 65 registration of merchants who will give pretty gifts. Several of them had more than one reeboot. S.F. DOCTOR CHARGED SLAYER SAN FRANCISCO, D.C. An international search conducted today for Dr. Morton, sold to be a surgeon, and owner of sanitarium here, who last day was charged by a jury with the murder of M. Ilg. 34, on Nov. 26, 1924 with an illegal operation to have been persecuted by the surgeon upon the report returned jury's verdict reads in it. "We, the members ofoner's jury, find that M. Ilg. came to her death at an illegal operation at t of one Dr. A. W. Morton hereby charge said doctor Morton with the crime der." Dr. Morton is said to parted for Europe on Nov. Miss Ilg died. He is to have sailed from Boston. Friends of Dr. Morton that if the surgeon perform operation upon Miss Ilg doubledly in an attempt her life endangered by a legged to have been performed by the nurse upon herse. Wm. A. Kelly, attorney Morton; issued this state-lowing the coroner's ver- "We absolutely know ton is not guilty of the which he is accused. I oner T. B. W. Leeland acte in the matter and she should have been continuing my client had an oppose present defense. "I have wirelessed Dr. whom I believe at Calro, Gibraltar and advised him turn at once." You may rest assure Morton will return inmate and it will not be need arrest him. He will upon entry into the States." L. Bryant, found guilty this following a jury trial in the French court on the sale of selling liquor received today. Adre French told him that it had be $500 or 500 days, and he was sorry that he couldn't afford it 500 days without the fine. Adre is the same sentence that sent received on the first day. Immediately filed notice of trial, and his appeal bond was at $1,000. His first appeal was $700. CABINET MEETING HELD IN BEDROOM PARIS, Dec. 12.—Despite the advice of Premier Herriot's physicians, a bedside cabinet meeting was held today. The meeting was in the bedroom where Herriot has been lying ill with the grippe for several days. Herriot resided, being propped up in bed with pillows. Physicians said he would be obliged to remain in bed three or four days more. BARON GOTO CRAZY TOKYO, Dec. 12.—Baron Shimple Goto, one time brilliant Japanese statesman, has gone stark crazy, according to reports made by the Tokyo police. Goto has had picturesque and varied career in Japanese politics. He was a member of the house of peers, one time minister of home affairs, and later minister of foreign affairs in the Terauchi cabinet. He is an ex-president of the Japanese Imperial Railways. Goto is 68 years old. POLAND AGREES TO PAY BRITISH DEBT LONDON, Dec. 12.—Poland agreed to pay Great Britain 4-500,000 pounds on war debts on the same basis Britain funded its war debts to the United States, dispatches from Warsaw said today. Poland is the first country to make a settlement with England. COWBOYS STOPPED Claude Lockwood, 15, and Allen Hooker, 14, both of San Pedro, were picked up yesterday by local police and returned to their homes. The two had purchased broad-brimmed cowboy hats and had started to Arizona with the avowed intention of becoming cowboys. President Calles of Mexico offered the services of military physicians, but this was not deemed necessary and the sick chieftain of organized labor showed constant improvement after leaving the high attitude of the Mexican mountain range. The aged labor chieftain expressed much gratification on his return to the United States and was more cheerful than at any time since he departed from Mexico City. Dr. Cockrell, attending physician, expressed the fear that Gompers is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Placed on a northbound train at Laredo early today, the labor leader insisted that he be placed in a sitting position. His breathing was made much easier in such a position. He explained. Informed of the various conflicting reports of his "death," Gompers, forcing a feeble smile, said: "You can see for yourself about that, and I can safely tell you I am still in the fight." (Continued on Page Two) TROTZKY WILL GO TO HEALTH RESORT MOSCOW, Dec. 12.—Leon Trotzky, soviet war commissar, will go to a health resort soon, according to a statement issued today by Commissar Sieglashock of the Soviet bureau of public health. Trotzky's illness, said to have been a complication of gripple, was complicated by recent speeches in the open air; it was said. LARGE CHINESE DISTRICT SECEDE PEKING, Dec. 12.—Tannuola, a vast district of Northern Mongolia has seceded from the Chinese republic and joined the Soviet union, according to a telegram received by the Central government here from the governor of Chinese Turkstan. RACING MEN AT BELMONT FUNERAL NEW YORK, Dec. 12.—Intimate friends of the late turfman and financier will officiate as pall bearers at the funeral of August Belmont this afternoon at the Cathedral of St. John. Among those named are Cornelina Vanderbilt and Delancey Nicolas prominent racing men. BOIL-MURDER HIT TOKYO, Dec. 12.—A assassinate Premier Kato ved today, according to a published in Nieli Nichol daily. The police have Chotan Goto who is allied confessed he planned the premiere with a weapon. Plain Denier Classified Aduce results. Try this... PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,500 Fair and continued warm tonight and Saturday. 27th YEAR—No. 73 K IT’ CONFERENCE Everybody Takes In Anaheim Merchants’ Xmas Reception Everybody and his grandmother were out last night to enjoy the Anaheim merchants’ carnival and went home feeling entirely satisfied, that the event was paramount in its purpose and pleasure. Among the crowds were many representatives of business houses from all over the county who are interested in the stocks and displays of brother merchants and happily responded to invitation to visit the stores last night. Crowds thronged all evening about the 65 registration booths of merchants who will give away pretty gifts. Several of the stores had more than one registration booth. S. F. DOCTOR One store is said to have had 2000 persons register, and most of them were jammed. The general sales manager of one of the largest chains of stores who was present from Los Angeles, said it was one of the finest ideas he had yet seen tried out. Several business houses gave entertainment programs, among the most pleasing being the women’s quartet, the Mesdames Ross, Pember, Schwentaker and Knipe with Miss Marion Wallace at the piano. Several stores had orchestra music all the evening and a ready-to-wear house displayed its gowns on living models. Many approving comments were heard as the crowd enjoyed the huge Christmas stocks carried by Anaheim merchants. No goods were sold, but selections were made and laid aside for purchase today. O. H. Renner was chairman of SEE MOVE TO POOL WAR DEBTS No Chance of Sanction From Senate, Thinks Administration WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—In response to various hints coming from abroad concerning an international “fix it” conference to discuss the question of international S.F. DOCTOR CHARGED SLAYER SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12.—An international search was being conducted today for Dr. A. W. Morton, said to be a millionaire aurgeon, and owner of a private sanitarium here, who late yesterday was charged by a coroner's jury with the murder of Bertha M. Ilg. 34, on Nov. 26, in connection with an illegal operation asserted to have been performed by the surgeon upon the nurse. The report returned by the jury's verdict reads in part: "We the members of the coroner's jury, find that Bertha M. Ilg. came to her death following an illegal operation at the hands of one Dr. A. W. Morton, and we hereby charge said doctor, A. W. Morton with the crime of murder." Dr. Morton is said to have departed for Europe on Nov. 16, the day Miss Ilig died. He is believed to have sailed from Boston. Friends of Dr. Morton declare that if the surgeon performed an operation upon Miss Ilig it was undoubtedly in an attempt to save her life endangered by an act alleged to have been performed first by the nurse upon herself. Wm. A. Kelly, attorney for Dr. Morton, issued this statement following the coroner's verdict: "We absolutely know Dr. Morton is not guilty of the crime of which he is accused. I fear Coroner T.B.W.Leland acted hastily in the matter and the inquest should have been continued until my client had an opportunity to present defense." "I have wirelessed Dr. Morton whom I believe at Cairo, Egypt, or Gibraltar and advised him to return at once." "You may rest assured Dr. Morton will return immediately and it will not be necessary to arrest him. He will surrender upon entry into the United States." FRANCE ASKS MELLON TO MEETING PARIS, Dec. 12.—Financial Minister Clementel told the International News Service today that he had sent an invitation to Secy. of the Treasury Mellon, urging him to come to Paris personally and attend the financial conference January 6. "It Secy. Mellon cannot come to Paris, I hope that either Ambassador Herrick or the American ambassador to England, Mr. Kellogg, will represent the United States," M. Clemental continued. Speaking of the debt, M. Clemental said: "Altho inter-allied debts will not be officially discussed at the financial conference, nothing will prevent unofficial conversations between ministers at the conference. Such conversation might result in a settlement." WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—Secretary of the Treasury Mellon stated today he has not yet received an invitation from the French finance minister to attend the allied financial conference in entertainment programs, among the most pleasing being the women's quartet, The Meadames Ross, Pember, Schwentaker and Knipe, with Miss Marion Wallace at the piano. Several stores had orchestra music all the evening and a ready-to-wear house displayed its gowns on living models. Many approving comments were heard as the crowd enjoyed the huge Christmas stocks carried by Anahela merchants. No goods were sold, but selections were made and laid aside for purchase today. O.H. Renner was chairman of the Merchants' Ass'n committee and the local general committee consisted of Secretary Reid of the C.of.C., Mrs.C.J.Dunham of the Delphians and Miss Kate Ray of the Ebell Club. The merchants expressed themselves today as happily satisfied with the success of the reception and gift night and certainly their guests were more than pleased with the great assortment of holiday goods which may be bought at more reasonable figures than larger stores of the cities are asking. DELAY HEARING ON INJUNCTION Hearing on the injunction suit brot by Stanley Chapman to restrain Fullerton council from paying $2800 toward expense of the recent record Orange-co dry raid, scheduled to be heard at 2 p.m. BOSTON, Dec. 12.—Dr. A. W. Morton, San Francisco, who is wanted in that city on a murder charge bought by a coroner’s jury left Boston on the Martha Washington, Dec. 7, it became known today. The physician made no attempt to conceal his identity. According to San Francisco police, the physician is wanted in connection with the death of Bertha Ilg, a nurse. According to the agent of the steamship company, Dr. Morton came to Boston specially recommended by its San Francisco office and everything was done for its accommodation. The steamer is scheduled to reach the Azores tomorrow en route for Palermo, Naples and Trieste. JAPANESE REOPEN SOVIET PARLEYS TOKYO, Dec. 12.—Japan is preparing to re-open negotiations with the Russian soviet government, it will learned here today. It understood that instructions have been sent to Japanese representatives in Moscow outlining new basis of negotiations into which the Tokyo government would be willing to enter with Russia. FOIL MURDER PLOT TOKYO, Dec. 12.—A plot to assassinate Premier Kato was followed today, according to a report published in Nichi Nichi, a Tokyo daily. The police have arrested notorious Ototo who is alleged to have confessed he planned to kill the premier with a sword. Main-Denier Classification Ads produce results. Try this medium. Speaking of the debt, M. Clemens said: "Altho inter-allied debts will not be officially discussed at the financial conference, nothing will prevent unofficial conversations between ministers at the conference. Such conversation might result in a settlement." WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—Secretary of the Treasury Mellon stated today he has not yet received an invitation from the French finance minister to attend the allied financial conference in Europe on January 6. In the absence of the invitation, no indication was given as to Mellon's reply, but it is believed improbable that he will attend. WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—The American note to Great Britain asserting this government's right to participate on a pro-rata basis with other nations in the German reparations payments in settlement of American damage claims, has been dispatched, the state department announced today. The department declined to make public the text of this communication on the British note which preceded it. There probably will be simultaneous publication of the documents here and in London at an early date. CONDEMN FRONTAGE FOR NEW HIGHWAY Taking steps to condemn frontage of property on N. Lemon-st., Anaheim, owned by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Pfeninger of this city, the county has filed suit in superior court. The county plans to have the street extended and paved as far as Orangethorpe-ave. An agreement with Pfeninger in steps to secure deeds for the right-of-way has not been forthcoming, the suit sets forth. CONNECT BY RADIO MANILA, Dec. 12.—Direct commercial radio communication between the Philippines and the United States promises to become a reality in the near future, following announcement today by Admiral Bullard, representing the Radio Corp. of America here, that his organization plans to erect a station in Manila. A franchise for the project has already been granted by the legislature. DELAY HEARING ON INJUNCTION Hearing on the injunction suit brot by Stanley Chapman to restrain Fullerton council from paying $2800 toward expense of the recent record Orange-co dry raid, scheduled to be heard at 2 p.m. today by Superior Judge Williams, was postponed one week on request of City Atty. F. H. Lyons of Fullerton in agreement with Chapman's counsel. Lyons said he desired more time in which to prepare his case. SECRET MARRIAGE LOS Angeles, Dec. 12.—Secrecy continued today to mask the secret marriage in Santa Ana, Nov. 29 of Margarita Hermosa Maria Sara Edelmira Luenas, 25 of San Francisco and Pasadena daughter of a South American millionaire and former prime minister of San Salvador, to Robert Ramon Phillippi de Clairmont, 46 "mystery" figure in Pasadena society. The bride and groom were in hiding today after the girl's mother was reported to have declared the marriage was "the work of suite by the bridegroom." The couple was married by a priest, the only attendants being the priest's secretary and the church pastor. SEES PROSPERITY NEW YORK, Dec. 12.—A long continued period of prosperity for the American people was predicted today by Chas. H. Markham, president of the Illinois Central Ry., in an address to the Association of Life Insurance Presidents in convention here. Discussing railroads and national expansion, Markham said that "the railroads have everything to gain by going to the public with their problems." SHIP IS AGROUND TOKYO, Dec. 12.—The Japanese battleship Kanjo is reported to be around off Tsuruga, northwestern coast of Japan. The crew is said to be out of danger.