oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-16

UNITED THEATRE 306 EAST CENTER STREET 8 BIG FEATURES WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY SPECIAL ADDED FEATURE ARLENE FRANCIS In an Exceptional Prologue to the Unusual Picture "BEAUTY" SOMETHING NEW AT LAST STAN LAUREL COMEDY "SHORT KILTS" AND THE PICTURE EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT VICTOR HUGO HALPERIN'S GREATER THAN MARRIAGE BASED ON THE NOVEL "JOAN THURSDAY" BY LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE WITH MARJORIE DAW, LOU TELLEGEN, DAGMAR GODOWSKY. SPECIAL ! LADIES ONLY MATINEE WEDNESDAY All Seats . . . 20c LAST TIMES TONITE MARY PHILBIN in "THE ROSE OF PARIS" also BABY PEGGY in "THE FLOWER GIRL" COLD WAVE GRIPS PAC. NORTHWEST (Continued from Page One) er Mississippi Valleys on Wednesday or Wednesday night, and the Atlantic States about Thursday. PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 16—Below freezing weather held the Pacific Northwest in a gag of snow and ice today. From southern Oregon up the coast far into Canada the storm had penetrated, vipping wintry and telephones communication in BRING OUT NEW POSTAL, OMNIBUS WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.—A one-man filibuster in the senate this afternoon saved the administration from meeting its first big legislative test of the present congress on a vote to override President Coolidge's veto of the postal pay bill. The filibuster was launched by Sen. Thos. Sterling, republican of South Dakota, after the senate voted 51 to 30 to consider the president's message. This COEDS GO AFTER SO. CALIF. TITLE With the victory late yesterday of the girls' Hi school basketball team over El Monte, one of the strongest if not the strongest team in the Central League, Anaheim's chances of again winning the So. Calif. championship were brighter than ever. The girls won 22-20. The strongest remaining teams are those of Santa Monica Hi and Grossmont Hi, the latter in San Diego-co. Miss Jacques, coach, said she would try to play them, if dates right, after Christmas could be arranged, but couldn't let the games hang over until the spring, when the girls were busy with other sports. This is the first season in which the Anaheim girls haven't lost a single game, even a practice one, which doesn't count in the championship records. Last year Garden Grove beat Anaheim. The year before El Monte humbled Anaheim. Anaheim held the So. Calif. championship last year and also in 1922, because the game with El Monte was a practice one. Nine out of 11 of last year's hockey team are available and the girls will elect their captain this afternoon. A dandy team is in prospect. The Skeeters' playoff with Santa Ana Hi probably will take place at Pullerton tonight, instead of Orange. Miss Jacques wants to keep the girls out of the rain as much as possible. The Class B teams of both Santa Ana and Pullerton will play Anaheim's second team. The boys' basketball team beat Santa Ana Junior Hi last evening here 27-9. The locals had beaten them before, but on the previous occasion it was declared Santa Ana had several Class B players on the team. Yesterday's victory was more emphatic than the previous one. Santa Ana put up a fast, hard game in spite of the score. The lineup and points scored were: Anaheim—Sweeney 8, McBride 3, Martin 4, forwards; Dargatz 2, Walker 2, centers; Wells 2, Beebe 2, Mann, guards. Mann was more valuable where he was. (Continued from Page One) er Mississippi Valleys on Wednesday or Wednesday night, and the Atlantic States about Thursday." PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 16—Below freezing weather held the Pacific Northwest in a gor of snow and ice today. From southern Oregon up the coast far into Canyon the storm had penetrated, wiping wind and telephone communication in many places. At Wash. Wa. Wash. weather was predicted. Various parts of western Oregon and Washington experienced five and six inches of snow in yesterday's fall. Railroads, power and telephone companies and other utilities were preparing to lay for a prolonged fall of snow. Six thousand telephones were set at order at various intervals in Portland last night. Service out of Fortland to Tillianok, Sask., Oregon City and other state joints were out last night but were repaired. It is known how long the line will withstand the storm. Logging camps of Oregon and Washington were closed down the snow. The service was delayed at many pubs. Strong new winds, reaching a gale force in the east were predicted today. Steam warnings at up from the north of the Colorado as far south as San Francisco. MANY FAVORITES IN PHOTOPLAY The Victor Hugo Halperin production, "Greater Than Marriage," reiterates than Marriage, which will be shown at United theater on Wednesday, is an adaptation of Louis Joseph Vance's famous novel, "Joan Thursday." A cast of notable players, including Marjorie Daw, Lou Tellegen, Peggy Kelly, Tyrone Power, Dagmar Godwinsky, Mary Thurman, Effie Shannon and Raymond Bloomer, was engaged for the production. The story revolves around a young girl who sought a stage career and was forced to choose between her art and her husband. Interesting views of New York have been introduced in the scenic backgrounds. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. DANCE Cinderella Hall WEDNESDAY NIGHT POSTAL, OMNIBUS WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.—A one-man filibuster in the senate this afternoon saved the administration from meeting its first big legislative test of the present congress on a vote to override President Coolidge's veto of the postal pay bill. The filibuster was launched by Sen. Thos. Sterling, republican of South Dakota, after the senate voted 51 to 30 to consider the president's veto message. This vote was forced by democratic senators who oppose the administration's plan to link to the pay bill a measure providing for a $68,000,000 increase in postal rates. WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.—The administration's new omnibus proposal raises the salaries of postoffice employees and sharply advancing postal rates on second, third and fourth class mall, was introduced in the senate this afternoon by Sen. Sterling, Rep. of So. Dak., who will lead the fight for its enactment. The new bill would raise $68,000,000 from higher postal rates to pay for the salary increases. It was lack of this revenue which caused President Coolidge to veto the salary bill last spring. Immediately after Sterling made this move, Sen. Ashurst, Dem., Arizona, moved for the immediate consideration of the president's veto of the postal pay bill. A moment earlier Ashurst had blocked the "second readline" of Sterling's new bill and prevented it being referred to the senate postoffice committee. In the first clash of the new postal rate war, the senate voted 51 to 10 to immediately consider President Coolidge's veto of the postal salary increase bill. The issue was provoked by Sen. Sterling's action in sponsoring an omnibus measure which raised both salaries and postal rates. MILLIONS AT STAKE SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.—Millions of dollars and control of Hawaiian sugar were at stake today in a legal battle under way in superior court here. Stockholders are seeking to regain possession of the H. Hackfield & Co. properties in Hawaii from interests that today dominate the industry of the islands. The properties were seized and sold during the war and in his opening statement, John Francis Neylan, attorney for the plaintiffs, charged that the defendants who include leading business men of the islands criminally conspired among themselves to acquire the properties of the plaintiff at a price of $7,500,000 which he charged was far below their true value. The government still holds 6,000 shares of stock in the Hackfield Corporation and because its in- The boys' basketball team beat Santa Ana Junior Hi last evening here 27-9. The locals had beaten them before, but on the previous occasion it was declared Santa Ana had several Class B players on the team. Yesterday's victory was more emphatic than the previous one. Santa Ana put up a fast, hard game in spite of the score. The lineup and points scored were: Anaheim—Sweeney 8, Bride 3, Martin 4, forwards; Dargatz 2, Walker 2, centers; Wells 2, Beebe 2, Mann, guards. Mann was more valuable where he was where he was, altho he wasn't in where he could score. Santa Ana—Gardiner 2, Weber, Kennedy 3, forwards; Eudaley 2, Dunkin, centers; Clayes 2, Armstrong, guards. Clayes is of Anaheim. The lightweight will play the Santa Ana and Fullerton B Class teams here tonight. On Dec. 23 a game with the alumni is scheduled, if nothing interferes. PHYSICAL CULTURE EXPONENT APPEARS The management of the United theater announces that it has secured, and what promises to be an unusual added attraction to its regular bill, the personal appearance of Miss Arlene Francis, noted exponent of physical culture for women. Preceding her film, "Beauty," Miss Francis will make a short talk on how quickly the human body responds to proper treatment, and will reveal to the audience how a perfect figure may be developed by simple physical exercises. Miss Francis' prescription as to the correct methods to employ in order to acquire a beautiful and healthy figure has met with enthusiastic approval. "Keeping the feminine form beautiful does not require any unusual effort," says Miss Francis. "People do not have to give up pleasure in order to follow my methods." And her well-nigh perfect figure is the best evidence of the logic of her words. There will be a special ladies' only matinee Wednesday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock at which time Miss Francis will tell and show the ladies of this city some inside secrets of "How to keep the form fit and beautiful." No men will be allowed at this matinee so the ladies will have the theater all to themselves. A special price has been arranged. All seats will be 20 cents. This will be given in conjunction with the regular picture program which by the way is the picture everybody is talking about. "Greater Than Marriage," featuring Marjorie Daw, Lue Tellegen and a big supporting cast. MAY SOLVE HOLDUP MYSTERY A possible solution of the rob DANCE Cinderella Hall WEDNESDAY NIGHT GRIGSBY'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 10c Christmas Means Good Cigars YOU might as well have the best cigars when you buy his smokes for a Christmas gift. When you buy a gift box of Cigars from Herb, you have it. Herb Sass 129 E. Center St. - and - 250 W. Center St. GO AFTER CALIF. TITLE victory late yesterday Hi school basketball El Monte, one of the not the strongest team inral League, Anaheim's again winning the Sompionship were brighter The girls won 22-20. greatest remaining teams Santa Monica Hi and Hi, the latter in San Miss Jacques, coach, could try to play them, high, after Christmas ranged, but couldn't let hang over until the when the girls were busy sports. The first season in which girls haven't lost a practice one, never count in Miss Jacques wants to girls out of the rain as possible. The Class B both Santa Ana and Fullplay Anaheim's second basketball team beat Junior HI last evening. The locals had beaten but on the previous was declared Santa Ana Class B players on the today's victory was matic than the previous Tana put up a fast, in spite of the score. cup and points scored heim—Sweeney 8, Mcmartin 4, forwards; Daralker 2, centers; Wells 2, Mann, guards. Mann valuable where he was. ANAHEIM KIDDIES WILL SEE SHOW Many Anaheim kiddies didn't wait till the Plain Dealer's doors were unlocked today to present their solutions of the Lost Dog Puzzle which appeared in last evening's issue. The picture with Peter the Great outlined in ink was brot in by the dozens. The first 50 lucky children, who came before 9 a.m. will be given free tickets to "The Silent Acuser" to be shown Wednesday and Thursday at the California theater. Peter the Great is the name of the sleuth dog which aided the convict to escape. NURMI MAY NOT SHOW HEELS HERE NEW YORK, Dec. 16. It is touch and go today as to whether Paavo Nurmi of Finland, the greatest runner of all time, will return to his native land, without so much as placing a spike on an American track, or if he will go thru with his scheduled campaign in this country. Those in charge of Nurmi's training make no secret of the fact that he is disgusted with his first efforts to run indoors and that, if he followed his natural inclinations, he would take the first steamer home. Hugo Quist, trainer of the Finnish American A.C. who has been in charge of Nurmi's workouts here, reports that the Finn is a most difficult man to handle and declared this morning that he feared the great runner might step out on the program outlined for him. "Nurmi is all right; he is training hard and is getting results." Quist said. But he is discouraged with his inability to stand the gaff of indoor running. He is talking about going home and I don't mind admitting that I am plainly worried by the situation." Nurmi is the primo donna type of athlete. Anything he doesn't like he will speedily remedy, even if the remedy involves the cancellation of duly accepted invitions. He cares nothing except for Paave Nurmi, and he has made it quite clear that the American in BITTERLY FLAYS NEW BOXING LAW LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16. Declaring he expected the 12-round boxing law in California to be repealed in two years and that he doubted if the boxing game could be kept "clean and square," Gov. F.W. Richardson bitterly condemned the new law on his arrival here today. The governor said he had received 300 applications for three commissioners jobs and would try to announce the appointments within the 15 days allowed after Dec. 15, when the law becomes effective. "I will do my part by appointing a good commission," he said, "and if there is any failure it can be charged to the prize fighters and their managers. To名aming the prize fight commission is a small and objectionable duty." CALIFORNIA HAS 'FIGHTLESS' PERIOD SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16. Four round "amateur" boxing bouts under the old California law will celebrate their swan song tonight and tomorrow following which the state will have a "fightless" period until the new boxing commission provided for under the 12 round boxing amendment is appointed by Gov. Richardson. The new law provides that permits must be secured from the commission for all bouts and until the commission is functioning it will be impossible to secure these permits. State Atty, Gen. U.S. Webb has ruled that the passage of the new amendment repealed the old law and promoters generally have announced they will obey this ruling and hold up their activities until Gov. Richardson acts. "INSULA" TO LUTGENS SACRAMENTO, Dec. 16. Before leaving for Los Angeles today to interview applicants for places on the newly created state boxing commission, Gov. Richardson issued an emphatic denial that Henry Lutgens, his executive secretary, would be awarded the secretaryship of the prize fight board. "Nurmi is all right; he is training hard and is getting results." Quist said. But he is discouraged with his inability to stand the gaff of indoor running. He is talking about going home and I don't mind admitting that I am plainly worried by the situation." Nurmi is the primo donna type of athlete. Anything he doesn't like he will speedily remedy, even if the remedy involves the cancellation of duly accepted invitations. He cares nothing except for Paave Nurmi, and he has made it quite clear that the American indoor track is an abomination to him. Therefore, the only course open to him is to sail for home. ASKS DECREE AND WE DIDN'T KNOW LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16—The matrimonial bark of Pauline Frederick, stage and film actress, has hit the rocks for the third time, it was learned today. Tucked away in the divorce court records filed Sept. 27, 1924, was discovered the complaint of Beatrice Rutherford against Dr. Charles Rutherford, former Seattle physician. Investigation disclosed that Mrs. Rutherford is Pauline Frederick. The actress charged desertion, claiming Dr. Rutherford deserted her in 1922 and that she did not even know his address. Miss Frederick, a former wife of William Mack, playwright and who was married to Frank M. Andrews, New York architect, before she went to the altar with Mack, became the physician's wife three years ago. The couple resided here for a short time, but the romance did not end. Rutherford was said to have been Miss Frederick's first sweetheart, having courted her when she was a 16-year-old school girl. The defendant's address not being known, trial of the divorce suit cannot be set until Dec. 27, after three months' publication of suit summons. Miss Frederick, returning to the screen after a short absence, is living in Beverly Hills. She has frequently denied she was suing for divorce. EARLY THIEVES GET CIGARETTES Search for two men who threw a rock thrush a window at a service station at El Monte, then reached in and stole several cartons of cigarettes, was being made by the sheriff's deputies of Santa Ana today. The men were seen in their act of pilfering by Mrs. J. T. Coburn, wife of a minister at El Monte, but as it was barely light she was unable to give an adequate description of the robbers, who she said, leaned in an auto and fled on a south road. The station was known as Martin's service station. He stated he was unable to give the exact message the old law and promoters generally have announced they will obey this ruling and hold up their activities until Gov. Richardson acts. "INSULT" TO LUTGENS SACRAMENTO, Dec. 16—Before leaving for Los Angeles today to interview applicants for places on the newly created state boxing commission, Gov. Richardson issued an emphatic denial that Henry Lutgens, his executive secretary, would be awarded the secretaryship of the prize fight board. The governor characterized the report as "not only untrue but an insult to him." THE MIRACLE DOG AT CALIFORNIA It has often been said that there is nothing new under the cinema sun, but in "The Silent Accuser," the Metro-Goldwyn production coming to the California for tomorrow and Thursday, a promise has been made that entirely new situation is presented in the development of the plot. The novelty is made possible, only thru the astounding work of Peter the Great, the new police dog star of the picture. The story is frankly a melodrama, with an element of mystery to which the dog alone holds the key. The picture has been produced on a scale that has come to be expected of all Metro-Goldwyn pictures, with beautiful photography, sets and exterior scenes. At least two-thirds of the action takes place out of doors. The cast is small, with the leading roles taken by only three people and a dog. Eleanor Boardman, who has made such a great success in the last year thru her work in "Wine of Youth," "Sinners in Silk" and "Three Wise Fools," has one of the most interesting roles of her career. In some scenes of the picture she is disguised as a boy. Raymond McKee, remembered for his work in "Down to the Sea in Ships" and "Along Came Ruth," plays opposite Miss Boardman, and Earl Metcalfe plays an interesting character part. It was the belief of Chester M. Franklin, the director, that with three people and a dog he could make a thoroughly entertaining picture, and according to all reports, he has succeeded. Mr. Franklin himself, together with Frank O'Connor, his assistant director, wrote the scenario of the picture, which was based on the story by Jack Boyle. Will Rogers will also be seen in one of his latest comedy satires, "Truthful Liars," and a copy of the latest news in pictures, the International News completes the picture program. Tonight is the final showing of Milton Sills and Nazimova in "Madonna of the Streets," with Lloyd Hamilton in his funniest comedy, "Jonah Days." SOLVE BILDUP MYSTERY ible solution of the robJune of Alexander Willestminster came when Fontana, $5, and his son both residing at Westwere taken into custody. car was halted by five took his watch and $25 his watch and $25 the timepiece to his Deputies were planning to prisoners in an effort to confession. GLEASON DIES Lee A. Gleason, 71, of PlaAulay parlors, being preshipment to Boston for at. Funeral announcement will be made later. ER BECOMES "PROF." ANGELES, Dec. 16.—Willunter, former British and amateur golf champion, home a professional at the wood club here the first of it was learned today. IL TO CO-OPERATE Anahelm people can't be with rat killing was the of a declaration by Wm. b., sr., official rat-killer of health department. Webb is in charge of the campaign against rats startreek ago, but says folks like the trouble to halt their rat rats. The laws give with department the right to work at the expense of the tor. NO DEFINITE PLAN WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.—France has made no definite proposal to the United States for the funding of her $4,000,000,000 war debt, Rep. Crisp, Dem. of Ga., a member of the American debt funding commission, declared in the house today. NEW METHOD HEALS PYORRHEA Ten Year Bad Case Completely Healed in a Short Time Writes Florida Woman Faced with the loss of her teeth after 10 years' suffering, Mrs. M. J. 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Then if you are not wholly satisfied, write to that effect and your $2 will be returned at once. 1924 Grand Jury Forms Committees Under the leadership of L. G. Swales, foreman, the Orange-co. grand jury for 1924 today officially took up its duties of auditing books, inspecting buildings and roads and investigating complaints. The jury will hear all complaints each Tuesday at 10 a.m. Headquarters is the harbor commission's offices in the new hall of records. The list of committees follows: Board of supervisors—Alfred Leech, Mrs. E. McDonald, A. G. Miller, Mrs. Miriam S. Porter. County superintendent of schools, auditor, treasurer—Geo. Briggs, Walter Cook. Tax collector, clerk, assessor, recorder, district attorney—W. Hoxie, Mrs. Mabel Morrow. Coroner, sheriff, public administrator—John Adams, William Knuth. Roads, bridges, school buildings, public buildings—Mrs. A. Stanley, R. F. Millis, J. T. Hill, Mrs. F. Pyle. Cities, justices of peace—Chas. Ward, Mrs. P. Fletcher, Mrs. E. Warren, Mrs. E. McCord. B. B. MEN MEET NEW YORK, Dec. 16.—New York's big baseball five—Col. Ruppert, Ed Barrow, Lilier Hugins, John McGraw and Judge F. X. McQuaid—will leave this afternoon for the gathering of baseball magnates in Chicago. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1924 EDNESDAY AND THURSDAY California TWO BIG DAYS Here it Is! The Show You Have Been Looking For PETER THE GREAT world's greatest dog star, co-featured with ELEANOR BOARDMAN AND RAYMOND McKEE IN "THE SILENT ACCUSER" Presented by Louis B. Mayer. Kiddie's Toyland Revue 50 Orange-co Children In a Brilliant Fantasy DIRECTED BY Claire Coutant URNER At the Organ Will Rogers IN "TRUTHFUL LIARS" WILL ROGERS IN "TRUTHFUL LIARS" IN A BRILLIANT FANTASY DIRECTED BY Claire Coutant FINAL TIMES TONIGHT—MADONNA OF THE STREETS RYLAND REVIEW' AT CALIFORNIA or tomorrow and Thursday management of the California theater has arranged one of the best programs ever offered in popular show palace, Royland Revue," taken from Christmas Toys in Hollywood," is brilliant fantasy, directed anduced by Miss Claire Coutant Los Angeles, with 50 kiddies Anaheim and Orange-co. These children, all of whom are pupils of Miss Coutant, have been drilling hard for the past several weeks on this and with the gorgeous costumes, which will cost a small fortune, and the beautiful special stage settings, will present one of the prettiest stage presentations ever seen in this city. 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