oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-18

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total for 1910 was 2,268 For Year 1920 was 5,525 Today Estimated at 12,000 Mall your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. PRICE: Three Cents Per copy 3 year in No. Orange co. BANDITS WITH THE SENSATIONS PROMISED AT RALLY Assert Mayor of Nearby City Attendant at "Booze Parties" Reading of a signed statement made by a councilman from a nearby city—not Fullerton—to the effect that the mayor and one of the other councilmen of the city question were in the habit Several Christmas Pardons Granted WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. A number of Christmas pardons and paroles probably will be granted by Press, Coolidge this year. It was learned today. Atty. Gen. Stone has already begun to study a list of the most deserving cases and his recommendations will go to the White House in a few days. AGED CONFIDENCE JULIUS KAHN DECEASED Veteran Represented From North Cali Passes on Today SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Cong. Julius Kahn, 83, v. California member of the house representatives, died at his dence here at 12:25 p.m. to Congressman Kahn had borne for months. An infected foot Assert Mayor of Nearby City Attendant at "Booze Parties" Reading of a signed statement made by a councilman from a nearby city—not Fullerton—to the effect that the mayor and one of the other councilmen of the city in question were in the habit of going on booze parties will be one of the new sensations sprung at the mass meeting to be held in the Hi School next Friday evening. The councilman furnishing the information made the statement voluntarily in an effort to push the work of cleaning up the county. The mayor in question is the man who was a member of the party which included certain high county officials. Another sensation to be provided, if the necessary affidavits can be secured, is that a certain prominent city attorney is about to resign his position in order to defend a prominent citizen arrested in the recent raid on bootleggers of the county. The declaraton of Frank Goodrich, member of the U. S. A. Club who was arrested at his Arch Beach cottage last Sunday night, after a quart of booze had been saved from a gallon which he tried to get rid of after slamming the door in deputies' faces, that District Attorney A. P. Nelson had promised to protect him has caused renewed efforts to be made to find out how far county officials are involved positively or then lax law enforcement in boot-legging operations. Everybody who attends Friday evening's mass meeting—and it is hoped every law abiding citizen will go—will leave it better informed than he ever was before regarding conditions in the county. ATTEMPTS TO BAR K.K.K. JURYMEN Cruz Tirres, of Santa Ana-st., was on trial this afternoon before a jury in Judge Kuechel's court on the charge of selling liquor. He was arrested in the recent dry law enforcement raid. The trial was called for 10 a.m. but it took until 2 p.m. to get a jury that met the requirements of the two attorneys. Joseph E. Wapner of Los Angeles, attorney for the defense, dismissed the limit of ten jurors, and Wm. P. Webb, attorney for the prosecution, about half this number. Wapner tried to exclude all klansmen from the jury box, but Kuechel overruled this attempt. ARMED MAN SEEKS U. S. AMBASSADOR TOKYO, Dec. 18.—Bunkie Alkawa was arrested in the vicinity of the old U. S. embassy today when police learned he was seeking U. S. Ambassador Edgar A. Bancroft. Alkawa, 22, son of a priest, approached the former embassy compound and demanded an interview with Bancroft. When police arrested and searched him they found he way carrying a dagger. After an investigation it was claimed by police that Alkawa had tried to buy a bomb previously. Ambassador Bancroft was not in the vicinity of the old compound and was not menaced in any way. Alkawa was turned over to alienists for examination, police believing him to be insane. In demanding an interview with Ambassador Bancroft, Alkawa declared the recent attitude of the United States in the immigration controversy was "contrary to international courtesy" and intimated he would make "demands" upon the ambassador. DIES THREE DAYS BEFORE "PROFITS" SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15. Three days before he was to have distributed $100,000 in "profits" to three persons who had entrusted more than $50,000 to him for "investment," Alfred J. Messner, man of mystery died. Today, F. A. Thurston, Mrs. H. Sonner and Mrs. Anna Esse sought the aid of Public Administrator Hynes in finding their investment. He succeeded in locating assets aggregating less than $1750. On the walls of his apartment were found a complete racing chart with an elaborate record of past performances of the ponies. Thurston said Messner had told him he was not a gambler "but had run on to something that would make them all rich." B. J. SMITH NAMED B. J. Smith, who formerly attended school in Santa Ana and whose parents reside in that city, Veteran Representative From North Calif Passes on Today SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24. Cong. Julius Kahn, 93, v. California member of the house representatives, died at his dence here at 12:25 p.m. to. Congressman Kahn had been for months. An infected foot he suffered in Washington and a decline which caused his alarm. He was unable to part in the last campaign in which he was elected without opposition. Last night he suffered a wrist and early today a cerebralorrhage brought the end near wife and two sons, Conrad Julius, Jr., had kept vigil bedside since last night. Born in Baden, Kahn came San Francisco at the age and was educated in the school here. He entered theatrical profession and played Edwin Booth, Thomas Jeffrey Cala Morris and other notable actors. He next studied law and elected to the state legislature 1892 and admitted to the 1894. Five years later he elected congressman and sent the 56th and 57th sessions, one term out of politics, again returned to congress 59th session and since that has represented this district. SICK AND "SORRY VETS QUIT HOUSE" SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 24. What to do with the 28 members of the merchant who have been tubercular at the Alpine sanitarium government supervision more of a problem today while the second time in two weeks left the sanitarium Tuesday defied government doctors turn. Frederick Rarity, one of men scheduled to be sent to Marine Hospital in San Fransisco and who is looked upon as a man for the patients, refuted comment upon the feeling men to be transferred but said would not apply for his training to San Francisco and thought the other men would some the same attitude. Just course the patients will next sue could not be learned. In the meantime Dr. J.C., was reported in Los Angeles searching for a location near adena where the men misquartered in a hospital. a jury in Judge Kuchel's court on the charge of selling liquor. He was arrested in the recent dry law enforcement raid. The trial was called for 10 a.m. but it took until 2 p.m. to get a jury that met the requirements of the two attorneys. Joseph E. Wapner of Los Angeles, attorney for the defense, dismissed the limit of ten jurors, and Wm. P. Webb, attorney for the prosecution, about half this number. Wapner tried to exclude all klansmen from the jury box, but Judge Kuchel over-rules this attempt, saying that it was irrelevant whether they were klansmen or not. Notwithstanding the court's rule, Wapner continued to ask each juror whether or not they belonged to any organization which had as its object the suppression of the liquor traffic. One juror when asked this question replied, "Yes, to the United States." "In what capacity?" asked Wapner. "As a citizen," replied the juror. Witnesses for the prosecution up to 3 o'clock were James Wagner and J. R. Christianson, investigators for the Anti-Saloon League, and William Starbuck, of Fullerton, Wagner and Christianson testified that they purchased two pints of liquor from Tirres on the evening of Nov. 24, and identified two bottles on exhibit. The bottles were sealed, and the two investigators said were marked with fingerprints which Christianson's Starbuck's testimony had not been finished. Witnesses brot out that the recent raid had been conducted in a legal manner all the way thru, ano that William Starbuck, who was in charge of the investigation, was a legally deputized marshal of Fullerton during the gathering of the evidence. The workers are also said to have been deputy marshals. GET ROAD CONTRACT On recommendation of J. L. McBride, county superintendent of highways, Sparka and McClellan, Anaheim contractors, were awarded the contract for grading and graveling three-fourths of a mile of the Brookhurst road, northwest of Anselm by supervisors. The work is sent to the county $2520. B. J. SMITH NAMED B. J. Smith, who formerly attended school in Santa Ana and whose parents reside in that city, will become the clerk of Department 2 of the superior court at Santa Ana, according to County Clerk J. M. Backs. The vacancy was created by the appointment of K. E. Morrison, as justice of the peace. Smith at present is employed in a bank. STICK TO POLICY TOKYO, Dec. 18.—Viscount Kato, addressing a meeting of the Kenolikai, a leading political party today declared Japan's policy of non-interference during the recent civil war in China was successfully carried out with the co-operation of the United States and England. He declared the Anglo-American attitude had been irreproachable. BIG RADIO STATION WILL BE ERECTED MANILA, Dec. 18.—Admiral Bullard today announced that the Radio Corp. of America, will erect a super-radio station here which will bring the Philippines in direct communication with New York. 31 MINERS DEAD JOHANNEBURG, S. Africa, Dec. 18.—Thirty-one miners were reported dead in the crash of a mine cage at Raandfontain today. Registered? If you haven't registered yet for the recall election coming up the first part of February, you will find a registrar at the city council campaign headquarters in the Odd Fellowship, Friday and Saturday evenings, or you may phone $25 and arrange for registration to call at your home. Would Delay Vote On Muscle Shift WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—ranks bolstered by the retrial Sen. Robt. M. La Follette, bors of the senate insurgent this afternoon opened a day prevent a final vote on the Shoals project until after Christmas recess. The insurgents, joining other government owners vocates, threw all their recalls into an effort to block pass the Underwood bill, which gives the secretary of war September 1925, to lease the act a series of offers from itsistration leaders to set a time limit for the Muscle Shift debate. As a result, Republican men voiced threats of a contession from now until Wednesday night when congress adjourned its Christmas holiday. NO INFORMATION ON DEBT PAYMENT PARIS, Dec. 18.—The fice office said today that it was out any information that he was backing the statement of sister of Finance Clemente France was about to pay its debts. It was reported in Paris night that France was planning pay its debt to England before charging its obligations to United States. VILLAGE SLIDE MANILA, Dec. 18.—Two four persons were killed when village of Temp on Hekdop off the coast of Mindanao down the mountainside fell an earthquake. The Red Cross is sending the villagers. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 18, 1924 TH TRUCK LOOT 5 SO. GED CONG. JULIUS KAHN DECEASED Veteran Representative From North Calif. Passes on Today AN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18. g. Julius Kahn, b3, veteran California member of the house of presentatives, died at his resice here at 12:25 p.m. today. Congressman Kahn had been ill months. An infected foot when Our Weather Man Fair, continued cold weather tonight and Friday with heavy frosts or freezing temperature in some places tonight. RECORD LOW MERCURY IN NORTHWEST JUROR HALTS HEARING OF PUGILIST Judge Declines to State As to Attempt at Tampering LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18.—After a conference, called when a juror said he had "something important to tell." Judge Charles Crall announced this afternoon the trial of Kid McCoy for the murder Stores Open T Nights Before At the last meeting M. and M. Ass'n., it initially decided that the chants will open the Monday, Tuesday and day evenings from o'clock, Dec. 22, 23, to serve the Christmas The patrons of the chants of Anaheim doubt find this a g venience for them. Reid, Secy. M. and NEW ERA FRIENDS RECORD LOW MERCURY IN NORTHWEST The lowest point yet reached by the thermometer this season was touched at 1 o'clock this morning 32 degrees. The red mark stayed there only a short time, however, and anyhow freezing need not be feared over 28 degrees and not then unless the low temperature is prolonged, according to the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Ass'n. At Yorba Linda 32 was touched at 4:00 a.m. today. The smudge pots were busy at La Habra and at other points in the county, altho most of the smudging district lies outside of the valley. PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 18.—The bitterest cold spell the northwest has experienced in five years continued unabated today with the district weather office holding out only the very slightest hope that a break might be expected within the next 36 hours. Record low temperatures in Oregon, Washington and Idaho were characteristic of the cold which was accompanied in many places by a knife-like east wind. Enterprise was the coldest place in Oregon, the mercury having dropped to 28 degrees below zero. Baker recorded ten below. Spokane registered 4 below and Yakima 2 below. Boise, Idaho, reported six below. Portland awoke today after the coldest night of the present spell. The mercury dropped to ten degrees and outlying residential districts reported temperatures of 7 and 8 above zero. A falling barometer in Alaska and higher temperatures was the hope held out by the weather office for a let-up in the cold snap of the northwest. It was believed the warmer wave would move slowly southward, reaching Oregon in about two days. CHOPS MAY BE DAMAGED SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18.—Freezing temperatures prevailing over California early today may have caused considerable crop damage. Warnings that heavy frosts would prevail may have enabled citrus and other fruit growers to take steps to protect their trees against the cold wave which sent them to the last campaign in which it was elected without opposition. Last night he suffered a relapse early today a cerebral hemage brought the end near. His wife and two sons, Conrad and Jus, Jr., had kept vigil at his side since last night. Born in Baden, Kahn came to Francisco at the age of five was educated in the public school here. He entered the technical profession and played withwin Booth, Thomas Jefferson, a Morris and other notables. He next studied law and was elected to the state legislature in 1922 and admitted to the bar in 1944. Five years later he was posted congressman and served in 1956th and 57th sessions. After term out of politics, he was returned to congress at the sixth session and since that time represented this district. CK AND "SORE" VETS QUIT HOSP. SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 18.—What to do with the 28 former members of the merchant marine who have been tubercular patients Alpine sanitarium under government supervision became one of a problem today when for second time in two weeks they met the sanitarium Tuesday and led government doctors to rename Frederick Rarity, one of the men scheduled to be sent to U.S. Navy Hospital in San Francisco who is looked upon as spokesperson for the patients, refused to mention upon the feeling of the man to be transferred but said he should not apply for his transportation to San Francisco and it was the other men would assume the same attitude. Just what nurse the patients will now pursue could not be learned. In the meantime Dr. J.C. Perry is reported in Los Angeles today searching for a location near Pasadena where the men might be quertered in a hospital. RECORD LOW MERCURY IN NORTHWEST Judge Declines to State As to Attempt at Tampering LOST ANGELES, Dec. 18.—After a conference, called when a juror said he had "something important to tell," Judge Charles Crall announced this afternoon the trial of Kid McCoy for the murder of his last sweetheart, Teresa Mora, would continue. Neither the judge nor attorneys would comment on the strange halting of the first of the defense testimony that Mors had threatened his wife shortly before she was found dead. Did juror John Apfel report that an attempt at tampering with the jury had been made," Judge Crall was asked. "I prefer not to say anything. In the interests of justice to this defendant nothing should be said about the incident at this time," the judge said. "I'll get you; I'll kill you." These words, it was testified by Lewis S. Jones, Mrs. Mora's attorney were shouted at Mrs. Mora by her husband in the antique shop owned by the couple early in August in the presence of V.C.Emilion, the slain woman's business agent Miss Gladys Barbierri and himself. C.C.Jullan, oil magnate, testified McCoy was employed by his company as a guard for collectors from Jan. to June, 1924 and rode around in an automobile with a shotgun and two revolvers. DEFENSE OPENS IN VET GRAFT CASE CHICAGO, Dec. 18.—A scathing attack on the character and veracity of Ellia H.Mortimer, star witness for the government, was launched by the defense today in its fight to disprove his charges of graft and bribery in connection with the United States Veterans Bureau of which Col. Chas.R.Porbes, former head of the bureau and John W. Thompson contractor are on trial in federal court here. Mortimer, whose story as a government witness, ran the gamut from "gay" parties and illicit relations with women, to looting of the veterans hospital appropriation was pictured by the initial defense witnesses as a "liar," a "drunkard" and an unwelcome guest at his Washington hotel. ALBANIAN REBELS ADVANCE SWIFTLY BELGRADE, Dec. 18.—Swift advances by the rebel forces making it seem possible that former Would Delay Vote On Muscle Shoals WASHINGTON, Dec. 18—Their boistery has bolstered the return of Mr. Robt. M. La Follette, member of the senate insurgent block a afternoon opened a drive to event a final vote on the Muscle Shoals project until after the Christmas recess. The insurgents, joining with other government ownership advocates, threw all their resources to an effort to block passage of Underwood bill, which would be the secretary of war until September 1925, to lease the pro- series of offers from administration leaders to set a definite limit for the Muscle Shoals state. As a result, Republican spokesmen voiced threats of a continuous action from now until Wednesday night when congress adjourns for Christmas holiday. NO INFORMATION ON DEBT PAYMENT PARIS, Dec. 18—The foreign office said today that it was with any information that France backed the statement of Minister of Finance Clementel that France was about to pay its war debts. It was reported in Paris last night that France was planning to its debt to England before discharging its obligations to the United States. VILLAGE SLIDES MANILA, Dec. 18—Twenty-person persons were killed when the house of Temp on Hekdop island on the coast of Mindanao slid into the mountainside following earthquake. The Red Cross is sending aid to villagers. "Unusual" Weather For South. Calif. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18—Reports of the most unusual weather conditions in So. Calif., in many years were received here today by Weather Bureau officials. On Mount Wilson there was a record snowfall of more than five inches. In the Highland district valley, in San Bernardino county snow covered the ground for the first time in years. In many places in southern California snow gave a strange picture in orange orchards, where trees, carrying both fruit and flowers, were coated with white crystals. ALBANIAN REBELS ADVANCE SWIFTLY BELGRADE, Dec. 18—Swift advances by the rebel forces making it seem possible that former Premier Ahmed Zogu may make good his prediction that he will hold Tiran, the Albanian capital within three days, were reported today in dispatches from the Pomikas correspondent, who is with the rebels. He telegraphed that the rebels had captured Bitzam and pursued the government forces toward Kruya, which was defended by 600 soldiers. Kruya was captured after two hours fighting, he reported leaving but 15 miles between the rebels and the capital. The rebel forces operating in the direction of Dibra have captured a supply depot and 300 prisoners, he reported. EXCLUSIVE FRISCO CLUB IS RAIDED SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18—U.S. Dist. Atty. Sterling Carr was to make an examination today of a ledger containing the names of 200 leading bankers, brokers and professional men found by dry raiders in the exclusive Cerole L-Union, known as the French club, which was raided last night. A large trunk and two packing cases containing according to the dry agents, $5000 worth of choice wines and liquors were also seized. The president, Steward and a waiter were arrested. Plan Co-Ordination of Aerial Forces WASHINGTON, Dec. 18—A new plan for coordination and perhaps consolidation of the nation's air forces was discussed at the White House this morning between Pres. Coolidge, Secy. of War Weeks and Secy. of the Navy Wilbur. Will H. Hays, ex-postmaster general, and now connected with the moving picture business, participated in the conference. ARREST WAR OF GEORGIA P ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. Sartain, deposed warden Fletcher, his deposed de placed under arrest charges of having access at the U.S. penitentiary. The arrests were made after the federal grand started an investigation at the prison by examiners brot to the city prison. Warrants for the two officials were determined between Atty. Clint W. Hager a Donovan, assistant attor al, who was sent Washington to conduct investigation. DRINKING CHIEF R Ramadiz was in the tile this morning "sob from the effects of the after the night before." booked on the charge drunk, and was expected rained some time today Judge Kuchel. RE IN ANAHEIM aler E COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,418,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,500 27th YEAR—No. 79 5 SO. CAL. TOWNS Stores Open Three Nights Before Xmas At the last meeting of the M. and M. Ass'n., it was definitely decided that all merchants will open their stores Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 o'clock, Dec. 22, 23 and 24, to serve the Christmas trade. The patrons of the merchants of Anaheim will no doubt find this a great convenience for them. Geo. W. Reid, Secy. M. and M. Ass'n. NEW ERA OF FRIENDSHIP WITH JAPAN MARY XMAS SHOPPER IN DEATH WHERE IS THY GENTLE STING SHE HASN'T PURCHASED DAD A THING ONLY 5 SHOPPING DAYS BEFORE XMAS POSTOFFICES AND STORES ENTERED Merchandise and Money Totalling $60,000 Taken Today LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18.—Spreading terror in their path, a gang of burglars, travelling in motor trucks, today looted five So. Cal. towns, robbing more than NEW ERA OF FRIENDSHIP WITH JAPAN WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—A new era of friendly and cordial relations between the United States and Japan is expected to begin here with the arrival of the new Japanese ambassador, Tsueno Matsuidaira, it was stated by a high official of the Coolidge administration today. Taking cognizance of the various rumors and reports of bad feeling between the two countries, and particularly the speculation in the European press of a "war" an official spokesman for the administration declared today that seldom have the present relations between Washington and Tokyo been more placid. For the first time in years, it was said, there is no question of world importance impinging between the two countries — an unique situation in view of the controversies that have raged in the past over Japan's 21 demands on China, her occupation of Siberia, her Shan Tung policy, and her various concessions made to China at the time of the arms conference. All these controversies that threatened friendly relation in the past have now been settled, the administration spokesman said and Ambassador Matsuidaira will be in his new duties in Washington with a clean slate. By way of emphasizing the friendly relations with Japan, it was pointed out today that at present the United States is engaged in diplomatic controversy with every major power in the world over some question or another, but their is none with Japan. This optimistic view of Japan-American relations is predicated, of course, on the assumption that time will soothe the ruffled feelings caused in Japan over the new American immigration bill and the Amercan fleet maneuvers to be held in the Pacific next year. The state department, however, considers the immigration question a closed incident. Congress settled that definitely and the administration has no intention of attempting any revision of the exclusion that congress decreed. HEMMI HEARING CLOSES TOMORROW The governmentth's case against J. U. Hemmi, former Anaheim attorney charged with receiving funds stolen from the mails, was scheduled to be completed today, while the defence was expected to finish tomorrow with possibly a decision tomorrow night. The date of re-trial of Charles R. Wheeler, former registry clerk hasn't been set yet. Hemmi was declared by J. R. Abernathy, former superintendent of schools here, with having received from him money he knew to have been stolen from the mails. This point, and whether Hemmi knew or didn't know it was stolen funds which he was trying to change for other currency in smaller denominations, have formed the principal points of discussion in the trial. Hemmi has insisted that Abernathy told him that $5500 taken to the attorney's home in Torrance and found there, was a commission on a sale of real estate. The postoffice robbery took place last December, some $23,000 being taken. Wheat Estimates Show Decrease WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—A decrease of about 440,000,000 bushels in the estimated world wheat crop, as compared with last year, is indicated by reports received by the department of agriculture today. The estimates for this year is 3,330,000,000 bushels compared with 3,740,000,000 produced in 1923, and 3,400,000,000 bushels in 1922. The condition of winter wheat was 81.0 per cent of normal on Dec. 1, compared with 88.0 per cent last year. The condition of rye crop was 85.3 compared with 89.9 a year ago. Winter wheat sown this fall is 42,317,000 acres, 6.5 per cent more than the revised estimate of 39,749,000 acres sown in 1923. Winter damage during the past ten years has caused an average abandonment of 10.6 per cent of the acreage sown to winter wheat. The abandonment has ranged from 1.1 per cent to 28.9 per cent in different years during that period. Merchandise and Money Totalling $60,000 Taken Today LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18.—Spreading terror in their path, a gang of burglars, travelling in motor trucks, today looted five So. Cal. towns, robbing more than a dozen stores and at least two post offices. They escaped with loot estimated at more than $60,000. At Zelzah, Wilmington, Newhall, Roscoe and Hynes the bands entered stores and carried off both merchandise and cash. In Roscoe six stores were looted. ROB 7 STORES LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18.—A gang of burglars, operating in a truck, swept down on the town of Roscoe near here today, robbed seven stores and escaped with thousands of dollars worth of loot. CROOKEDNESS IN POSTAL PAY' BILL WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—An arrest is expected shortly in the national capital's newest "scandal"—involving an alleged sale of influence in connection with the pending postal pay increase bill in the senate it was learned at the department of justice today. Preliminary investigation by the department agents has pointed it was said, to the exchange of a "considerable sum" of money between those interested in the fate of the bill, and Atty. Gen. Stone said if these surface facts are borne out by subsequent investigation "action will be taken." ROCKEFELLER, SR.REPORTED SICK NEW YORK, Dec. 18.—John D. Rockefeller, Sr., was reported today to be ill at his estate at Pacantico Hills alto information to this effect was denied at the house. The aged oil magnate was to have left today for his winter home at Ormond Beach, Fla., if being his yearly custom to spend the frigid months of the year in the south where he has been in habit of playing golf regularly. The Rockefeller party was scheduled to travel in a private car from Pennsylvania station at 9:15 o'clock this morning. Late yesterday, however word was sent to the railroad officials cancelling the trip. No explanation of the abandonment of the trip could be had from This optimistic view of Japan-Ameican relations is predicated, of course, on the assumption that time will sooth the ruffled feelings caused in Japan over the now American immigration bill and the Ameican fleet maneuvers to be held in the Pacific next year. The state department, however, considers the immigration question a closed incident. Congress settled that definitely and the administration has no intention of attempting any revision of the exclusion that congress decreed. Similarly the administration regards the proposed fleet maneuvers in the Pacific which have aroused considerable criticism in the jingo press of Japan as distinctly not a subject of Japanese controversy. President Coolidge, in his message to congress, went out of his way to assure Japan that there was no threat or hint of threat for any nation in these maneuvers and the state department considers the president's word disposed of any jingoistic fears Japan (Continued on Page Two) ARREST WARDEN OF GEORGIA PRISON ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 18.—A. E. Sartain, deposed warden, and L. J. Fletcher, his deposed deputy, were placed under arrest today on charges of having accepted bribes at the U.S. penitentiary. The arrests were made shortly after the federal grand jury had started an investigation of affairs at the prison by examining witnesses brot to the city from the prison. Warrants for the two former officials were determined upon during a conference between Dist. Atty, Clint W. Hager and W. J. Donovan, assistant attorney general, who was sent here from Washington to conduct the investigation. DRINKING CHARGE R. Ramadiz was in the local baste this morning "sobering up" from the effects of the "morning after the night before." He was booked on the charge of being drunk, and was expected to be arraigned some time today before Judge Kuchal. FREE SIX SUSPECTS SACRAMENTO, Dec. 18.—Six of the eight persons arrested in a raid on a Sacramento river houseboat early yesterday on suspicion of complicity in the holdup of the West Adams-st. Bank in Los Angeles were freed today on advice of Los Angeles authorities. A. P. Meier, said to be wanted by the authorities for a number of bank holdups, is held pending the arrival of the Los Angeles officers. Evelyn Bishop, 19, companion of Meier is also being held for examination by the southern police. 23 NEW BISHOPS ROME, Dec. 18.—The first 23 appointments from the secret consistory at the Vatican today were of bishops and included Bishop Pearson of the newly created bishopric of Lancaster and Bishop Thormen of the Bishopric of Newcastle. "Unclaimed Webber Fortune" Unknown PARIS, Dec. 18.—The foreign office today made public an official statement to the United States in which it said it had "no knowledge of an unclaimed Webber fortune of many millions of dollars." HUSBAND ARRESTED Alleging her husband, George Webster, has failed to support her and their infant properly. Mrs. Lorinda Webster of Fullerton secured a warrant for Webster's arrest. Their son, according to the pretty mother, is 18 months old. The aged oil magnate was to have left today for his winter home at Ormond Beach, Fla., if being his yearly custom to spend the friid months of the year in the south where he has been in habit of playing golf regularly. The Rockefeller party was scheduled to travel in a private car from Pennsylvania station at 9:16 o'clock this morning. Late yesterday, however word was sent to the railroad officials cancelling the trip. No explanation of the abandonment of the trip could be had from the family. Rockefeller celebrated his 85th birthday anniversary last July. There has been no hint that he was not in his customary good health. Later a business representative of Rockefeller in New York City said that the multimillionaire was suffering from a cold that was in no way alarming. Rockefeller was up and about his house, this spokesman said, and planned to go to Florida either tomorrow or Saturday. BLAST KILLS THREE SEATTLE, Dec. 18.—Four men are dead, two injured and two are missing as the result of an explosion in the Pacific Coast Coal Companies mines at Burnett, 30 miles southeast of Tacoma, according to a report made by officials of the company here today. The dead Charles Kirby; B. H. Washburn; Elmer Crippen; Elmer Landis, assistant foreman. The injured: Harry Humocke, probably fatally burned; R. Lazarus, slightly injured. The missing: E.H. Ridley, E. J. Runh. The cause of the explosion which occurred at 5 o'clock yesterday is unknown. Forty-six men were at work in various parts of the mine at the time. Of these all but eight were unhurt and soon brought to the surface. DEPUTIES STRIKE ROME, Dec. 18.—Disturbances in the chamber of deputies last few days reached a climax today when 30 liberal Combattenti led by former Premier Orlando, refused to enter the chamber until the registration of Deputy Glunta has been accepted. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium...