oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-22

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY OENSUS 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 48 year in No. Orange-co. GROWTH OF SO. C $700 LOOT IN FULLERTON BURGLARIES Residences of Geo. Wents and O. H. Clever Are Robbed Late Sunday Fullerton police today had reports of two burglaries which are said to have occurred between 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock Sunday evening. The burglaries escaped with valuables approximating $700. Dirigible Makes Second Trial Trip LAKEHURST, N. J., Dec. 22 The dirigible, Los Angeles, formerly the R-3, left the naval air station here at 12:28 o'clock this afternoon on its second trial trip over American soil. The flight, to be made in the vicinity of New York, was to test the dirigible's new water recovery apparatus. The dirigible's first flight in this country since its voyage from Frederichshafen, Germany, was made three weeks ago when it was taken to Washington to be christened by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge. BLAME RUM CANE FOR SORRY XMA FOR Y. L FAMILY Barely Escape As Hot Furnishings, Clothe Burn Early Sunday It will be a sad Christmas A. C. Weatherwax and family Yorba Linda. At 1 a.m. every day morning the house can fire—from a short circuit in car, it is believed—and was stroyed with practically all its Residences of Geo. Wents and O. H. Clever Are Robbed Late Sunday Fullerton police today had reports of two burglaries which are said to have occurred between 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock Sunday evening. The burglaries escaped with valuables approximating $700. The homes bungharized were those of George C. Wents, 639 Fern Drive, and O. H. Clever, 622 Fern Drive, just across the street. Entry at the Wents home was made by a passkey thru the rear door, it is said. Jewelry and clothing valued at $500 to $600 was reported taken. About $85 worth of jewelry and clothing was reported taken from the Clever home. The things taken from the latter place were covered by insurance. Sudden Death of Pioneer Lemon Man B. P. Moore died very suddenly Saturday afternoon at the Yorba Linda Citrus Amn parking house. He had brot a load of lemons from his ranch, placed them on the floor, then fainted. A brother Walter H. Moore, arrived a few moments after he was stricken and was with him when he passed away. Mrs. Gail Seamans, sister of Mr. Moore, arrived soon after death. He never regained consciousness after he fell. B. P. Moore was one of the first to purchase a home site in the Yorba Linda district early in the year 1911, and impressed his place with lemon trees and established a home there, when the country was new and homes were few and far apart. He was one of the best known citizens of the entire district and his place was a landmark among friends and strangers. He was of a jovial disposition, with a pleasant word for everyone. He was an active member of the Yorba Linda Friends church. Funeral services will be held at the Whittier Friend's church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 with interment in Whittier Heights cemetery. Services will be in charge of Rev. C. N. Jones, pastor of the Yorba Linda Friends church, assisted by Dr. Thomas Newlin of the Fullerton Union High School, a life long friend of Mr. Moore. Among those who most keenly feel the loss are his wife, Mrs. Moore, his six children, Russell Moore of Wilmington, Ohio; Everett Moore of Long Beach; Mrs. E. E. French and Mrs. Edward Needham of Whittier; Mrs. Robt Allen of La Habra; Mrs. Lloyd Buekmaster of Modesto, Cal.; Mrs. Carl Seamans, Robt, and Walter Blame Rum Gang For Blast CHICAGO, Dec. 22.—Two hundred men and women merrimakers at the Erie Cabaret were thrown into a panic here today, by a bomb which exploded in a tunnel dug from an adjoining yard under the cabaret's checkroom. The blast, which rocked the four-story building, was attributed to Chicago gang and rum wars which recently was held responsible for the slaying of Dean O'Tanion, notorious gangster and beer runner. Two girl employees were slightly hurt. The cafe had recently been re-opened following its closure for violation of the prohibition regulations. The Erie was crowded with the usual Sunday night gathering of revelers when the bomb, a black powder affair, let go. Immediately the dance floor and dining room were filled with dense clouds of smoke thru which the panic-stricken guests fought their way to the zero temperatures or the street. It was some time before the exact nature of the explosion became known and in the meantime police had arrived and restored order. Joseph Corrigan, who came forward and announced himself as owner of the establishment, said he could assign no motive for the bombing. Police, however, said they believed the fact that the Erie is operating while other resorts of similar character in the same neighborhood, including the famous "Derby" have been unable to escape the police padlock. Within half an hour after the blast, the cafe was operating as usual, the jazz band blaring forth and the dancers crowding the floor unmindful of the gaping hole near the entrance. NOTE ON ELEVATION WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Secy. of State Hughes let it be known today that there is no immediate Barely Escape As Hot Furnishings, Clothe Burn Early Sunday It will be a sad Christmas A. C. Weatherwax and family Yorba Linda. At 1 a.m., day morning the house car fire—from a short circuit in car, it is believed—and was stroyed with practically all its tents, including clothing, and machine. The man's wife and children narrowly escaped their lives. Neighbors managed to choke hole in the side of the house get out the plano and a few chicks wind blowing from section away from the barn, otherwise would have gone to. The house wasn't worth than $500, it is said, and the niture was plain, but it was Weatherwax had, and he was likely in debt. Insurance expires the house last week. The car was a very old mof of a good make in "the $1 class." It was not insured. Today neighbors and friends taking up a collection to tide off the family, which hasn't even clothes left. Weatherwax came out in shirt and lost even his hat in blaze. Neighbors are housed and the family has gone to Angeles to stay for the time being. Anybody who wants to soften the blow should commute with D. Carlisle, the ferrit man, Phane 905-M or with Yorba Linda Pharmacy, Placentia 217-J. MAY NAME LEWIS LABOR SECRETARY BRIDGEPORT, Ohio., Dec. That John L. Lewis, presides over the United Mine Workers of America, would be selected by Bent Coolidge as secretary of succeeding James Davis, Pitts who is expected to retire in anticipation voiced here today officials of the Ohio United Workers. This anticipation is upon the elevation of Wm.C from secretary-treasurer of Mine Workers, to the presidency of this American Federation Labor succeeding the late Sam Gompers. "Pay Up or Stay In Jail" Says Juice After Mrs. Loujse Pillsbury merely of Anaheim, appeared by five judges with a suit for state maintenance filed more a year ago, her husband, Will "Music In the Air" To Become Reality LAKEHURST, N. J., Dec. 22—A musical program of Christmas hymns will be broadcast from the air the first time in history when the dirigible Los Angeles files over New York City Christmas eve. The Los Angeles, with lights gleaming and searchlights playing, will set out with a number of navy musicians as passengers. Their selection, which specifically include "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," will be broadcast by the Los Angeles radio. The directions from Moffett include the following orders: 1. Circle over New York City after dark. 2. Have the ship illuminated as much as possible. 3. Have the compiling officer broadcast by radio a message from the secretary of navy. 4. Render the hymn "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," by portions of the band taken on board and have this broadcast by radio. 5. Pire several salvos from pistols. J. E. HOOVER NAMED WASHINGTON, Dec. 22—The vacancy that has existed in the department of justice since the resignation several months ago of Wm. J. Burns as chief of the bureau of investigation, was filled today by the appointment of J. E. Hoover, who was Burns assistant. The appointment was made by Ally Gen. Stone. NOTE ON ELEVATION WASHINGTON, Dec. 22—Secy. of State, Hughes let it be known today that there is no immediate prospect of Great Britain's note to the United States on the question of gun elevation being made public, despite the fact that a resolution has been introduced in congress which would force the hand of the state department by having all communications with foreign governments on the gun subject given to the naval affairs committee. FALLS TO DEATH ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., Dec. 22—While hunting jackrabbits with a boy companion, Miss Barbara Roberts, 20, was instantly killed here yesterday afternoon, when she lost her footing on a snow-covered cliff and fell 200 feet to the rocks below. The girl was dead when her companion reached her. 3 DEAD, 3 DYING IN AUTO CRASH CASPER, Wyo., Dec. 22—Three persons were killed and four injured when an automobile plunged over a viaduct on the Salt Creek highway early Monday morning. Of the four injuries three are expected to die. All the dead and injured are colored people. COTTON CENSUS WASHINGTON, Dec. 22—the census bureau announced today that there were 37,845,140 cotton spinning saddles in place in the United States on Nov. 30 of which 31,789,876 were operated at some time during the month, compared with 31,078,804 in October. The aggregate number of spinning hours was 7,123,959,034. PRAISES LINDSTREET NEW YORK, Dec. 22—In an interview today John McGraw said that Heine Groh would see the 1925 season at third base in the New York Giants, with Linstrom juvenile sensation the last world series, sitting the bench. "Groh played great ball duing the European tour." McGraw clared. "He is ready to take place with the best of them now. I have nothing but praise for young Lindstrom but he view a few more games from bench without doing him harm. You must remember he is less than 20 years old has lots-of-time to develop the great player I confidently peet him to be." Xmas cookies, Boston Bake Turkeys roasted Xmas, Boston Bakery. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Monday, December 22, 1924 SO. CAL. HINGES ON EVERY DAY ORRRY XMAS FOR Y. L. FAMILY Lively Escape As House, Furnishings, Clothes Burn Early Sunday Royal Babe Born Upon Pullman Car DENVER, Dec. 22—A royal babe was born on a Pullman car somewhere in Utah and the mother and child are in Ivinson hospital here today, both "doing nicely." The mother is the wife of Prince Let Lani of Honohulu, formerly Blossom Bull of Kansas City, Mo. Pullman Conductor Thos. Poy and Mrs. Ella Kinney of Los Angeles are given credit by the father, Prince Let Lani, of "wonderful assistance in bringing the royal baby boy into the world." The prince, a noted Hawaiian tenor singer, expressed much joy today over the event. BELOW OTHER POWERS IN AIRPLANES Rear Admiral Moffett Today Tells House Investigators WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—The United States is far below other leading powers of the world in number of flyers and airplanes available for military purposes. Rear Admiral Wm. A. Moffett, chief of the bureau of aeronautics, today told a special house com- Christmas Stores While nobody had any travagant to say about trade this year, merchant pretty well agreed that it ter than a year ago. The whole was the biggest history of So. Calif., half of last year didn't with the preceding six months one merchant pointed out. A leading drygoods store ed that every day of holi ing this year had been la the corresponding day o cember. One of the lar cery stores reported tha- N.Y. JOBL MOVE IN AERIAL MAIL PILOT DIES IN STORM KANEVILLE, Ill., Dec. 22—Lying beside the wrecked plane in which he had attempted to battle his way westward thru the blinding snow, the body of Chas. Gilbert, airmail pilot, was found in a corn field here today—the toll of the air mail service to the storm. Clinging to the body was a part of the plane's parachute, indicating, airmail men said, that Gilbert had attempted to leap clear of the falling plane and that the parachute had failed to operate. The wrecked plane bore the marks of its battle thru the snow which Gilbert encountered almost immediately after leaving the Chicago field. It is believed some trouble with the plane caused the mishap as residents noticed the plane passing over here, flying low and apparently at reduced speed. It is thought Gilbert may have been looking for a suitable landing place and that he was unable to find one in time to avert the crash. The body and plane were found after more than 12 hours' search in which hundreds of residents of the countryside, roused by long distance telephone calls from the Chicago airmail field, joined. The territory in this vicinity was scoured through a night of bitter cold but it remained for men from the McGirr emergency landing field nearby to discover the wreckage. The body was found a short time later by Fred Scheser, town marshal of Kaneville. Anxiety concerning Gilbert's safety developed at 2 a.m., when Pilot R. L. Wagner took off from Chicago for Omaha five minutes after Gilbert left, reached Iowa City and reported having passed Gilbert's plane about seven miles west of here. Gilbert then was flying low and at reduced speed, Wagner said and this, it is believed, may indicate that Gilbert's plane had developed trouble causing him to attempt to locate a suitable landing site. Rear Admiral Moffett Today Tells House Investigators WASHINGTON, Dec. 22—The United States is far below other leading powers of the world in number of flyers and airplanes available for military purposes. Rear Admiral Wm. A. Moffett, chief of the bureau of aeronautics, today told a special house committee investigating the army and navy air services. The type of airplanes used by the United States are the best in the world, Moffett said, despite the handicap of numbers. "Our aircraft industry is in an unsatisfactory condition," Moffett said, "because it is dependent on the government purchases and these are uncertain. It could be assisted by certain fixed programs for airplane purchases by the army, navy and postoffice departments." Admiral Moffett declared that navy air service had received annually for the last four years about $15,000,000 of which $900,000 had gone into maintenance of air stations and salary pay, leaving $6,000,000 for aircraft construction. The navy plans Moffett said, is to put one aeroplane on every naval ship. Each battleship is to have one observation and two fighting planes; the cruisers two planes and destroyers one plane each. Lack of money has prevented carrying out this plan in full. "We have 117 planes afloat," Moffett said. "The total number of planes of all types and descriptions owned by the navy is 840, of which about 500 are practically obsolete altho 224 of the latter might be used in an emergency. Of the latter 53 are of the Douglas torpedo type, 32 T.S. fighting planes, five C. S. bombing planes and 33 observation planes. Admiral Moffett said the navy was trying to have 1,000 pilots ready at all times but it has now only 300. The total need of the navy is 2600. He asserted that the navy purchased its equipment on competitive bidding, except where the thing desired was proprietary, when a direct purchase was made. When Moffett had told of the unsatisfactory state of American aircraft, Secretary of the Navy Wilbur followed him on the stand and expressed the belief that the next war would not be fought or decided by aircraft. He came strongly to the support of battle-tops as the nation's first line of defense. "The range of action of airships is comparatively small," Wilbur said, "and ability to wage battle is restricted. The raids over hondon during the last war, ing this year had been later the corresponding day o'cember. One of the lar cery stores reported that N.Y. JOBLI MOVE IN CHURCH NEW YORK, Dec. 24 Zero" and the 200 ran hungry men who "took e e Church because they we less, freezing and in n place to "flop," won a b b this afternoon. Walter H. Rollins, su dent of the Congregati tference, and Maurice E. of Buffalo, its president, Zero" that since the L not use the church be congregation had dwind bums could flop there their notice. NEW YORK, Dec. 24 abandoned Camp Mem gregational Church safef ed, Urbain J. Ledoux, I "Mr. Zero" to the 200 johnless he led into the e shelter last night, annov day that other churches be stormed. First, famous old St. The Bowyer is to be visit e "Mr. Zero" is going to meet in Fanuell Hall ton, to decide what ou done there to shield th e from winter's bite. INVESTIGATE CALOPATRIA, Dec. 22 investigation was started determine the cause of three business buil d caused other damage eat several thousand dollars. The fire, believed in a drug store, was under control until addi paras arrived from El Calipatria was without communication today, as of the telephone company one of the first building by fire. No estimate had made of the total amount axcused by the flame. IMPERIAL FAR Day Up or Stay on Jail" Says Judge After Mrs. Louise Pillsbury, former of Anaheim, appeared before judges with a suit for separanishment filed more than a year ago, her husband, William Pillsbury, reputed formerly Anaheim man, was lodged in the county jail at Santa Ana, the third time during the beddings he has been incarcerated. He appeared before Superdug F. C. Drumm, who had a bench warrant for his arrearment contempt of court in failing to pay alimony. After obtaining a court order of 100 a month alimony, Mrs. Pillsbury stated she was unable elect and went to Los Angeles Park. Back alimony of $1400 accumulated, according to attorney, who now has on new suit for separate maincee. The date for hearing has been set for February 18th, unless Pillsbury can back alimony, he must in jail, the court ordered. AISES LINDSTROM NEW YORK, Dec. 22—In an innovation today, John McGraw stattat that Heine Groh would start 1925 season at third base for New York Giants, with Fred Romieu, juvenile sensation of last world series, sitting onench. Romieu played great ball during European tour," McGraw del. "He is ready to take his with the best of them right. I have nothing but praise young Lindstrom but he can a few more games from the without doing him any. You must remember that less than 20 years old and lots of time to develop into great player I confidently ex-him to be." SETTLEMENT ON NOTE A stipulated settlement of a suit brought in Superior Judge R. Y. Williams' court on a $5000 note alleged to have been given by Louis Henning of Anaheim to E. Mahy was entered on the court records today. Settlement was made in the sum of $4500. Our Weather Man Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with probably occasional rain. When Moffett told of the unsatisfactory state of American aircraft, Secretary of the Navy Wilbur followed him on the stand and expressed the belief that the next war would not be fought or decided by aircraft. He came strongly to the support of battleships as the nation's first line of defense. "The range of action of airships is comparatively small," Wilbur said, "and ability to wage battle is restricted. The raids over hondou during the last war were more psychological in their effect than material. Except for observation and spotting, the airships will not be a factor in deciding a war. A fleet without airships will be at a terrible disadvantage." Wilbur said he was opposed to a separate air service, divorced from control of the navy. Cooperation between the army and navy air services was desirable and was in existence, Wilbur said, and would be developed. "There is danger in exposure of plans for the naval service should the aircraft be separated from it," Wilbur testified. "An army officer, who observed the results of aircraft attacks on the Washington gave information which should have been kept secret," he said. "I made it a matter of correspondence with the secretary of war." Navy officers believe that the naval air service, Wilbur said, is at part with that of any other nation, as far as quality of planes is concerned, but that the United States needs more planes. The manufacturers of aircraft are asking that there be a better distribution of the work for the government to enable them to maintain ther establishments, Wilbur said. Conferences among department officials who are purchasing aircraft are now being held to work out a solution of this problem, said Wilbur. LOSES MANY TURKEY DINNERS Theft of 57 turkeys from the ranch of A. Berghofer, west of Anaheim, last night, was reported to the sheriffs office at Santa Ana oday. It was thought the birds were sken to Los Angeles so. When Moffett told of the unsatisfactory state of American aircraft, Secretary of the Navy Wilbur followed him on the stand and expressed the belief that the next war would not be fought or decided by aircraft. He came strongly to the support of battleships as the nation's first line of defense. "The range of action of airships is comparatively small," Wilbur said, "and ability to wage battle is restricted. The raids over hondou during the last war were more psychological in their effect than material. Except for observation and spotting, the airships will not be a factor in deciding a war. A fleet without airships will be at a terrible disadvantage." Wilbur said he was opposed to a separate air service, divorced from control of the navy. Cooperation between the army and navy air services was desirable and was in existence, Wilbur said, and would be developed. "There is danger in exposure of plans for the naval service should the aircraft be separated from it," Wilbur testified. "An army officer, who observed the results of aircraft attacks on the Washington gave information which should have been kept secret," he said. "I made it a matter of correspondence with the secretary of war." Navy officers believe that the naval air service, Wilbur said, is at part with that of any other nation, as far as quality of planes is concerned, but that the United States needs more planes. The manufacturers of aircraft are asking that there be a better distribution of the work for the government to enable them to maintain ther establishments, Wilbur said. Conferences among department officials who are purchasing aircraft are now being held to work out a solution of this problem, said Wilbur. THE American Legion today visions a Coastal Christmas tree gathering ord importance and prairie tomorrow evening, b at 6:30, sharp, warm comers they will be sure something if not there are pointed time. The big Washington city its majesty, is the center miration by local child stands 50 feet above all feet under ground this aisle and is spreading its grease in gleeful anticipation bright trappings to be built its boughs early tomorrow feet were sawed from tha t allow the glistening stair of room to spread unshrief cheer and glory. The is under construction lines, through which the child will pass are being stretched gifts will be passed out, sponsors, the Auxiliary,ery child is in line and march in orderly mannerceive his gift. Boy Scout Legion men are in charge detail and mean to enforce rule. No adults will be p IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY 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 262 379,950 1919 174 464,500 27th YEAR—No. 82 ON BOULDER DAM Christmas Trade In Local Stores Ahead Of Last Year While nobody had anything extravagant to say about Christmas trade this year, merchants were pretty well agreed that it was better than a year ago. The 1923 as a whole was the biggest year in the history of So. Calif. the latter half of last year didn't compare with the preceding six months, as one merchant pointed out. A leading drygoods store reported that every day of holiday trading this year had been larger than the corresponding day of last December. One of the largest grocery stores reported that business had been appreciably better. A prominent furniture store had the same thing to say. There is a marked tendency; however, to purchase this year useful rather than fancy gifts. One of the largest stores in the city declared that this had been true without exception. People are buying things they didn't think they could afford in months past because of the holiday. All of the stores are being kept open tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday evenings. Patrons are asked to shop early to save the salesfolk. N.Y. JOBLESS MOVE INTO THOUSANDS MAILED TO WATER NEEDS NOW VERY URGENT Letter From Los Angeles Engineers Read Before Senate Committee WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Failure to secure Colorado river water will mean the termination of the growth of Los Angeles and other So. Cal. cities, it was charged today in a letter from the Los An- NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—"Mr. Zero" and the 200 ragged and hungry men who "took charge" of the abandoned Camp Memorial Church because they were homeless, freezing and in need of a place to "flop," won a big victory this afternoon. Walter H. Rollins, superintendent of the Congregational Conference, and Maurice E. Trelsch of Buffalo, its president, told "Mr. Zero" that since the Lord could not use the church because the congregation had dwindled, the bums could flop there until further notice. NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—With abandoned Camp Memorial Congregational Church safely captured, Urbain J. Ledoux, known as "Mr. Zero" to the 200 jobless and homeless he led into the edifice for shelter last night, announced today that other churches were to be stormed. First, famous old St. Marks on the Bowyery to be visited. Next "Mr. Zero" is going to have a meeting in Fanuel Hall in Boston, to decide what ought to be done there to shield the homeless from winter's bite. INVESTIGATE FIRE CALOPATRIA, Dec. 22.—An investigation was started today to determine the cause of the fire which early this morning destroyed three business buildings and caused other damage estimated at several thousand dollars. The fire, believed to have started in a drug store, was not brot under control until additional apparatus arrived from El Centro, Calpatria was without telephone communication today, as the office of the telephone company was in one of the first buildings gutted by fire. No estimate had yet been made of the total amount of damage caused by the flames. IMPERIAL FARMERS THOUSANDS MAILED TO GROWERS It will be a Merry Christmas for the grower members of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n. Manager G. W. Sandilands announced this morning that checks totaling more than $381,000 were being mailed today, the returns of the third and last valencia pool of the 1923-24 season. Last year these checks were mailed about a month earlier. The association shipped the first car of local navels from the district last week and a second car will be shipped probably today. The fruit is a month ahead of last year in maturity. The Anaheim Coop-Orange Ass'n recently mailed checks aggregating $258,217 on its fourth and final valencia pool, according to Manager J. H. Ritchie. It has been a pretty good season, according to Ritchie. Shipment of navels will not start until the last of this month or the first of next. The Anaheim Citrus Fruit Ass'n malle dits final checks two or three weeks ago, according to Manager W. H. Schureman. KIDS FLOCK TO ELK XMAS PARTY A thousand Anaheim kiddies this afternoon are enjoying the movies at the California theater, the guests of Anaheim Lodge of the Elks. They will be enjoying a bag of candy and a Christmas gift apples when the play is over. Jackie Coogan in "Circus Days" is play, with a Lige Conley comedy, "The Midnight Blues," as an added attraction. The comedy tickled the kiddies pink. The show didn't start until 2:30, lasting until 4:30, but Manager G. T. Ingram opened around 2 so as to avoid blocking the doors of his neighbors' stores. The line stretched most of the way down or up the block. Letter From Los Angeles Engineers Read Before Senate Committee WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Failure to secure Colorado river water will mean the termination of the growth of Los Angeles and other So. Cal. cities, it was charged today in a letter from the Los Angeles city engineers read before the senate committee considering the Swing-Johnson bill for the utilization of the Colorado in reclamation work. The letter, which was read by Arthur P. Davis, Oakland engineer, acting as consultant for Los Angeles authorities, marked the high spot of his testimony which occupied the greater part of today's hearing. Davis declared that since the Boulder dam project was conceived domestic water needs of So. Cal. had become so urgent, such as revealed by the recent drought when their own supplies were inadequate that the domestic water phases of the bill now among the most important features. WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Unless steps are taken to control the Colorado river within ten years the entire Imperial Valley of California will suffer a disastrous flood which will entirely infundate one of the richest agricultural sections of America, Arthur P. Davis, Oakland reclamation engineer, declared today. Davis, formerly in the U.S. reclamation service, made a study of the Colorado river. He declared that the constant depressing of sediment was building up its bed so that present levees holding it in check were yearly becoming more impotent. "In ten years," Davis said, "the levees will be below the level of the river and it will be impossible to hold it in check. Already in recent years, the river has risen beyond the height of the levees and only sand bags kept its waters from the valley. The measures will be inadequate unless the government constructs a dam at Boulder canyon for releasing water gradually throut the year, rather than permitting it to flow to waste in the spring and dry up in the summer." It was brot out at the hearing that the height of the dam contemplate, 555 feet would be sufficient to hold deposits of sediment for more than 100 years after which either a larger dam would have to be built or the proposed one flushed out. Thru the sale of power and power and rights the government will be repaid within 50 years for all the costs incurred in constructing a dam in the Boulder canyon, W. J. Carr of Los Angeles, vice-president of Los Angeles Engineers Read Before Senate Committee. IMPERIAL FARMERS APPEAL FOR HELP WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Farmers of the Imperial Valley in California, thrue Will C. Fawcett of El Centro, appealed to Secy. of War Weeks, as chairman of the waterpower board, to push plans for affording them protection against floods. CHICAGO BANDITS OBTAIN $125,000 CHICAGO, Dec. 22.—Loot valued at approximately $125,000 was secured here today in a series of holdups and robberies taking place within a few hours in different sections of the city. ANAHEIM KIDDIES EAGER FOR ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT THE American Legion Auxiliary to get into line, so it will be well for grownups to arrange with their offerings where they may be meet upon leaving the line after receiving the stocking of goodies. The program will open with community singing, "Holy, Holy, Holy," in front of the grand stand; the Rev. Thomas H. Walker, pastor of Presbyterian church will repeat the courtesy extended to the sponsors last year, in offering invocation; Mayor E. H. Metcalf will heartily welcome the crowds in a short address. Little Kathryne Dunham, in a Christmas Tree costume, bearing lighted tapers, will read "The Christmas Tree." by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, and a lovely number it is. Members of the Anheim Delphian chapter will present the pageant, "The Nativity." In two tableaux, with the Lyric Quartet singing "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!" "Silent Night, Holy Night," and "O Little Town of Bethlehem." The Messdames & O. Schwenker, D. M. Pemberton, Walter Ross and A. L. Knipe compose the quartet. Harry D. Riley will announce the numbers and immediately afterward the distribution will occur. It was brot out at the hearing that the height of the dam contemplate, 555 feet, would be sufficient to hold deposits of sediment for more than 100 years after which either a larger dam would have to be built or the proposed one flushed out. Thru the sale of power and power and rights the government will be repaid within 50 years for all the costs incurred in constructing a dam in the Boulder canyon, W. J. Carr of Los Angeles, vice-president of the Boulder Canyon Dam Ass'n., told the committee: Cities in California and the southwest would buy all of the 500,000 horsepower which the dam would develop, Carr said. Carr said erection of the dam also was essential to reclamation of 7,000,000 acres of land surrounding the Imperial Valley for extending irrigation through the valley generally. Unless the dam is constructed Mexico will usurn all the power from the Colorado river, Rep. Swing, Rep. of Calif., co-author of the bill with Sen. Johnson, Rep. of Calif., testified. He said the dam was essential to protect and develop the lower Colorado river basin. The dam not only is essential for protection and development purposes, but numerous cities in California and the southwest would be given a domestic water supply thru construction, declared Swing. Carr said construction of a reservoir in the lower Colorado had been recommended to congress as early as 1907 by President Roosevelt and since had been advocated by practically every administration. Non ratification by Arizona of the seven states power pact signed in 1919 is not a legal barrier to proceeding with construction of the dam, Carr added. Without Arizona's co-operation the construction could be proceeded with legally he declared. Every acre of land reclaimed today by Mexico with waters from the Colorado river means the eventual loss of an acre of land to America, Swing said. Today Mexico is beginning to develop one million acres of semi-arid land with (Continued on Page Two) Xmas cookies, Boston Harbor.