oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-26

AWAIT REPORT OF DOCTOR'S INQUIRY CHICAGO, Dec. 26.—The McClintock death probe today awaited the first preliminary report on the examination of the body of "Billy" McClintock, which was expected to give official verification or denial to the sinister runners and hints that there was "something wrong" in connection with the death of the last blood heir to the McClintock millions. And while the physicians and toxicologists were preparing to submit the results of their poison tests to the coroner, Wm. D. Shephard, foster father of the millionaire orphan and chief beneficiary of his will was speeding to Chicago from Albuquerque, N. M., his Christmas holidays cut short by the launching of the investigation which he declares will prove only that young McClintok died a natural death of typhoid fever. Today's report on the doctors will not be in any sense complete or final. It is expected to tell only the apparent cause of death and whether or not any poison was found in the vital organs of the body. The complete report will be far more comprehensive, if the present plans for the probe are continued. This will attempt to show whether the typhoid if such is held to have been the cause of death was contracted naturally or by the murderous administration of typhus germs, either in food or hypodermically. The determination of the latter, physicians say will require considerable time and not be possible at all. A whole field of ugly imitation had been opened up today by the probe. This ran back as far as the death of McClintock's mother which reports reaching the coroner's office intimated might bear investigation. There was no indication that steps to push the inquiry in that direction had been taken as yet, altho officials of the coroner's office admitted that... by the murderous administration of typhus germs, either in food or hypodermically. The determination of the latter, physicians say will require considerable time and not be possible at all. A whole field of ugly immination had been opened up today by the probe. This ran back as far as the death of McClintock's mother which reports reaching the coroner's office intimated might bear investigation. There was no indication that steps to push the inquiry in that direction had been taken as yet, with officials of the coroner's office admitted that should the report of the physician show that McClintock came to other than a natural death an attempt to pry back thru the years to the death of the mother would be made. In a statement given out before he left Albuquerque, Shepherd declared that he would place himself und Mrs. Shepherd at the disposal of the coroner's office as soon as he arrived in Chicago and that he would do all in his power to aid the probe. He submitted to interviews by newspaper men freely and told them he would answer as best he could all the questions they cared to ask him. In the course of the questioning, he denied that he had ever expressed worry as to what was to become of him and Mrs. Shepherd in the event young McClintock married, as has been allowed by the forces in the investigation. He also denied that he had attempted to keep Isabella Pope, McClintock's fiance, from the young man's bedside during his last illness but virtually admitted that the proposed death bed marriage of Miss Pope and McClintock had been prevented by his false statement to her that it was necessary for both parties to a marriage to be present in person to obtain a license. He explained this by saying that "Billy" wished to wait for the date originally set for the marriage, and that, not wishing to tell Miss Pope bluntly that McClintock did not desire to go thru with a "deathbed" ceremony as was he wish, he sought a means of "letting her down easy." "I knew if I told her about Billi's attitude that it would upset her," Shepherd said. "And I didn't want a scene so I told her that about the marriage license as the best way to let her down easy." Shepherd also denied that he and Billy had ever quarrelled and that Billy lived for a time at the Pope home. He admitted, however, that he knew young McClintock planned to make a new will in which his wife would be the chief beneficiary as soon as he was married. The examination of McClintock's body was completed today, it became known, when the remains were again removed to the cemetery and reburied. There was no statement, however, from the physicians concluding their findings. MENU HINT Breakfast Cornmeal Mush with Cream and Sugar Whole Wheat Toast Marmalade Orange Halves Coffee Lunchcon Rice Soup Toast Strips Butter Scotch Apples Graham Crackers Milk Dinner Roast Beef Creamed Celery Oven Browned Potatoes Apple Pie Tea or Coffee TODAY'S RECIPES Rice Soup—Three cups rice water, two cups carrots, two tablespoons drippings, one tablespoon chopped onion, one tablespoon chopped celery and one tablespoon flour. Cut the carrots into small pieces and cook until tender. Heat the drippings, and the onions and celery to it, and cook them five minutes without browning. Stir in the flour, add this mixture to the carrots, then add the rice water with salt and pepper to taste. Butter Scotch Apples—Five apples, one-half tablespoon of corn starch or flour, two-thirds cup brown sugar, one-half cup water, one-eighth teaspoon salt, three fourths cup milk, one-half teaspoon vanilla, one-half to one tablespoon butter. Wash the apples, cut them into quarters, pare and core. Into a saucepan put the sugar and water and heat; when the syrup boils add the apples. Cover and boil gently until apples are tender. Remove the apples from the syrup with a skimmer or wire egg beater, placing the fruit in sherbet glasses or other suitable dishes for serving. In another pan mix the milk and corn starch thoroughly, stir and cook until the mixture reaches the boiling point, then add to it the syrup in which the apples have been cooked. Boil for a few minutes, add the salt, butter and vanilla. Stir these into the mixture, then pour the sauce over the apples. Serve either hot or cold for a dessert. Ironing Hint Chiffon and crepe de chine dresses, etc., should be ironed directly on the surface on the wrong side, with a warm iron, (not damped), and lung in the air for an hour before wearing or putting away — otherwise they will crease. Mauve and gray d'Agostino, scanning faces of those entering the grand jury identify the slayers of Frank d'Agostino, Margaret's husband, she devours at Wechawken, Sept. 12. MENU HINT Breakfast Grape Fruits halved Pork Chops Fried Potatoes Rolls Coffee Luncheon Tomato Soup Crackers Cranberry Raisin Roll Milk Coffee Dinner Baked Ham Baked Potatoes Creamed Cabbage Baked Taploca Tea TODAY'S RECIPES Tomato Soup—Cook one quart of tomatoes with an onion and a few cloves until the onion is tender. Strain thru a wire strainer. Make a thin white sauce with a large tablespoon of butter, one tablespoon flour, and a pint of milk added gradually. Let come to boil, add strained tomatoes, sea and serve. Cranberry Raisin Roll—Two teaspoons baking powder, two teaspoons sugar, one-half teaspoon salt, two cups flour, two tablespoons butter, milk to make soft dough, one cup cranberries, one-half cup raisins, one-half cup sugar. Make a dough and roll one inch thick. Chop berries and raisins and mix with sugar. Spread over dough. Roll up and steam for one and a half hours. Serve hot with the following sauce: Two tablespoons butter one cup sugar, one and one-half tablespoon flour, one and one-half cups not water, pinch salt, juice and rind of one lemon. Cook sugar, flour, water together five minutes and add rear of ingredients. Baked Ham—One slice of ham two and one-half inches thick, one onion, pepper, milk to cover, one can tomatoes. Soak the ham half a day in milk to cover; then pour on the tomatoes and add-chopped onion seasoning well with pepper, bake slowly one hour. Baked Taploca—Soak one cup of taploca in four cups cold water overnight. In the morning add one and one-half cups brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Set in oven to bake until thick and clear, stirring occasionally. When done remove from oven and add one teaspoon vanilla. Set aside to cool. When cool serve with whip cream. Crushed bananas may be added to cream if desired. Scandinavian The examination of McClintock's body was completed today, it became known when the remains were again removed to the cemetery and reburied. There was no statement, however, from the physicians concluding their findings. Judge Harry Olson, old friend of the McClintocks, who was largely responsible for the present probe, had little to say regarding the investigation today, but that little added mystery and further hint of information not yet made public. "I have heard nothing from the doctors who examined the body," he said, "but I wouldn't be surprised but that they found that the young man died from typhoid as stated." Then he added: "But even that would be significant." He refused to elaborate on his closing statement: The official report of the doctors will be made late today to Coroner Oscar Wolff. This will not state the exact cause of however, since several more days will be necessary to complete the tests which will determine that absolutely. FULLERTON BRIEFES Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Seale entertained friends and relatives yesterday with a turkey dinner at their home on East Chapman ave. Games were played during the afternoon. Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Young, and Mrs. B. Nelson and baby of La Habra; Grant Mahan, and Mr. and Mrs. Jansoll Scott and family of Los Angeles; Mrs. N. L. Field and family of Anaheim; and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Walton and family, of Pasadena. Prosperous times: Those in which we charge one another too much. Many a poor man dies and leaves his family a car that isn't respectable enough to attend the funeral in. Ironing Hint Chiffon and crepe de chine dresses, etc., should be ironed directly on the surface on the wrong side, with a warm iron, (not damped), and hung in the air for an hour before wearing or putting away — otherwise they will crease. Mauve and gray crepe de chine turn color while being ironed, but the natural color returns when they are cold. SUGGESTIONS Bristle brushes wash well if care is taken not to let them soak in hot water long enough to loosen the bristles from the handles. Brooms and brush-brooms also may be washed by dipping them in a pail of soapy ammonia water, then rinsing them in clean, cold water. Shake off the water and dry them, hanging them in the sunlight. Careful washing does not soften bristles. One can save themselves a good deal of work in dishwashing if one is careful. For instance, the Dover egg beater need never be washed in the dishpan. Hold it under the cold water faucet in the sink as soon as you finish using it, and then lay it on the top of the stove to dry with the heat of the oven. With care only the lower part of the beater will need washing. The wire potato masher may be treated in the same manner. If allowed to stand it is usually very hard to wash. A bargain is never a bargain if you do not need the things. If you are a home maker and a new-dweller the remnant bargain counter is a good place to acquire materials that may be used to advantage both for the family wardrobe and the decoration of the house. Laces and trimmings may be picked up from time to time in the same way and short lengths are enough for trimming small clothes. Plain Beater Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. In Bootlegger-hi Jacker War Jersey coast, started by Rev. George Bennett of Wec-tment of 12 persons, including the public safety commis-serving of a $50,000,000 rum running organization. Photo: Mrs. Rose d'Agostino, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Marr-entering the grand jury room in Jersey City, hoping to Margaret's husband, shot to death in a bootleggers' ren- DR. KARL ARNSTEIN The extraordinary achievement of the German zeppelin which crossed the Atlantic some weeks ago has fired the imagination of the whole world, and has elicited admiration for the German people, even among their recent encephalies. But in the many laudatory comments here and abroad little has been said of Dr. Karl. SEEK WRAPPER ON XMAS GIFT BOMB LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26.—Investigators today found the wrapping paper cover of the "Christmas gift" bomb which exploded and probably fatally injured Ernest M. Torichia at Glendale. The paper bore a San Francisco postmars. Officers are now looking for sender's address, torn off by the victim in opening the package yesterday. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26.—Into the intrigues and deadly jealousies of the Italian section here delved detectives, deputy sheriffs and postoffice inspectors today in search of a clue that might reveal the identity of the bomber who sent the infernal machine, disguised as a Christmas package, which exploded yesterday in the hands of Ernest M. Torichia, prominent Italian attorney, at his home in Glendale, a suburb, and probably fatally injured him. Astonishing surgeons at the Glendale sanitarium, the terribly injured man continued to hold fast to life today. His condition is unchanged and death is expected momentarily. As the officers combed the little Italy section of the city on the theory that Torichia was the victim of a bitter old-world vendetta or of a blackmail organization, it was reported that several persons are already under suspicion and one of them may be placed under arrest within a short time. Upon the search for the outside wrapper of the gay-wrapper yule-tide "gift package," which hid the bomb depends, to a great extent early solution of the mystery the officers admitted today. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.—So far postoffice inspectors here have not been asked to look for the sender of the "Christmas gift" bomb sender who posted here the package which when opened prob- DR. KARL ARNSTEIN The extraordinary achievement of the German zeppelin which crossed the Atlantic some weeks ago has fired the imagination of the whole world, and has elicited admiration for the German people, even among their recent enemies. But in the many laudatory comments here and abroad little has been said of Dr. Karl Arnstein, a Czechoslovakian Jew, who both designed and built that marvel of air flight. A Berlin correspondent of a Viennese paper contributes a most interesting article about the ZR-3 and its builder. He points out that while the Germans are so proud of the ship that they regard it as a product of their national ability and ingenuity, the builder and designer of this latest zeppelin is an alien resident of German soil, a Jew who came from Prague because in that city his promotion and advancement were sorely handicapped by the anti-Semitic activities. The builder and designer of ZR-3, born in Prague thirty-seven years ago, was a child of poor parents. There is a remarkable fact connected with Arnstein's career, and that is that the parents of this mathematical genius are deaf-mutes who met each other in an institution for those similar afflicted. Their three children, however, are perfectly normal. The zeppelin is not the only thing that this wizard has built. It was also he who laid the foundation for the famous west wing of the great Strasburg cathedral. Arnstein made it possible that the tower, which had been closed for so many years because of fears of collapse, can now be safely used. REMNANTS FOR CHAIRS Upholstery remnants for chair coverings often contain short lengths which will cover seat and back of a bent wood rocker, or a cane chair that has the seat and center of the back upholstered. A new covering of rich material, after they have been painted, makes them look like new; in fact, better than when purchased, for the material is likely to be of better quality. In bedrooms where long, colorful, thin curtains are used, a short length of pretty cretonne may be found that will just make the valance for one or two windows that will dress them up charmingly. A Class Ad is best little salesman. THE WRONG METHOD. Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am same woman who wrote to you some time ago. I told you I married and had had two children nine years, and had two children. My husband still has me in house with his mother. For last week I have been through such misery with him and her. I believe I will end all, kill children and myself. Please see me what to do at once. Then a family on the other side of the house. They have a boy at three years younger than I am he and I laugh and talk with another lot. I just do it because my husband's mother is so jealous of us and it tantalizes her and her to run to tell her son a tale. That is all she does way. My husband won't give any money to spend and tells the working places he dares to hire me to work, and I can't do a job anywhere unless I leave for good. Then I could never my children. I would probably have to run the streets, but might as well do it as be accused of it anyhow. If he doesn't move me away from this double life and get rooms by ourselves I do anything that comes into mind. I would treat him right he would take me from here live by ourselves. As it is I will kills myself. My brother says I will send me home to Tennessee but there is nothing there to wait at and I couldn't see my children then at all. Please give me advice at once. Mrs. Dorothy Martin Home apartment her millionaire husband rided her in Chicago, to retreat in Chicago—at her mother's around the probable outcome did not greet her at the station Photo shows Mrs. Hillman JAP IMMIGRATION ISSUE NOT GLOSED TOKYO, Dec. 26. Despite the attitude of the United States, Japan does not regard the immigration issue closed. Information of a most reliable nature was obtained today that the Japanese government intend to re-open the question just as soon as it considered the time opportunity. Foreign Minister Shidehara is now engaged in a study of the form of the protest and the method of its presentation. It is believed Ambassador Designate Matudiara will take instructions with him to Washington to seize the first favorable opportunity to take the matter up with Secretary of State Hughes. All sections of the press continually refer to the immigration question, declaring they cannot recognize the United States' professions of friendship as sincere as long as the ban prevails. Bandlinian "Panama Canal" Is Opened For Use Scandinavian "Panama Canal" Is Opened For Use Scandinavia's "Panama Canal" which opens a direct waterway from Stockholm to the Baltic on to the Near East, has just been opened, bringing to a realization a dream hundreds of years ago. Photos show first boat passing through the waterway and the Swedish royal party at station. Left to right are Prince Wilhelm, Princess Martha, King Gustav V, Princess Ingela and Prince Eugen. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1924 "PEP" SHOWN IN STOCK MARKET NEW YORK, Dec. 26. The stock market exhibited another decided reversal of form today. Instant buying in every section of the list with the possible exception of the oils, lifted the general average of prices back to the level of Wednesday and established new highs for the year in a number of the copper stocks and in U. S. Steel and in New York Central Railroad. The equipment and motor stocks had good individual records and specialties like Radio common, Worthington Pump and U. S. Reilly had an active day and scored good gains. With the price of the copper approaching 15 cents a pound the margin of profit for both the high and low cost producers is larger than at any time this year. American Smelters sold up five points to above par, for the first time since 1917. Anaconda, Federal Smelters, Utah Copper, Cerro de Pasco, and other active copperers featured an active market in which advances of from one to three points were recorded. No less impressive was the forward movement in steel stocks. Heavy demand for the independent steels followed the rise of U. S. Steel to a new high for the year and Gulf States, Republic, Bethlehem, Crucible, American Steel Foundries, Vanadium, Colorado Fuel and Universal Pipe sold at the best levels for the movement. Motor stocks continued the strong market which was only partially interrupted by the heavy selling of Tuesday and Wednesday; while motors, General Motors and Mack Truck were the leaders here. The Cuba Sugar companies sold here on the better outlook and the actual landing here of the first sugar of the season. All of the equipment stocks which featured last weeks also were prom- Mrs. Dorothy Martin Hillman, who fled from the honeymoon apartment her millionaire husband, Edward Hillman Jr., had probed her in Chicago, to return to the stage in New York, is back Chicago—at her mother's home. And conjecture now centers and the probable outcome of the escapade. Her wealthy hubby did not greet her at the station when she returned with her mother. To shows Mrs. Hillman and her mother. HEARTH HOME PROBLEMS ELIZABETH THOMPSON THE WRONG METHOD. For Mrs. Thompson: I am the woman who wrote to you time ago. I told you I was fed and had been for over years, and had two children, maid and still has me in the with his mother. For the week I have been through misery with him and her that leave I will end it all, kill my men and myself. Please tell what to do at once. There is really on the other side of our. They have a boy about years younger than I am and I laugh and talk with each lot. I just do it because husband's mother is so jealous and it tantalizes her and gets run to tell her son a packies. That is all she does any My husband won't give me money to spend and tells all working places he dares them me to work, and I can't get anywhere unless I leave him. Then I could never see children. I would probably run the streets, but I as well do it as be accused anyway. If he doesn't take away from this double house set rooms by ourselves I will anything that comes into my I would treat him right if would take me from here and try ourselves. As it is I would send me home to Tennessee, there is nothing there to work and I couldn't see my children at all. Please give me some at once. M. L. Mc. We are using a wrong method your husband over to your view. Instead of waving in his mother's face by gagging with the boy next door, scenes which would make feel that you are untrue to husband. Doubtless by thus one has been convinced that not trust you in rooms by self, but is forced to reclaim home of his mother where will keep her eye on you. Be led, intelligent and trustful, earning a home by your unstead of forcing it thru and threats. By tantalizing your mother-in-law you place on her plane. Instead rise above the conditions in you live. Prove to yourself you are conqueror, not con- put suicide and murder parties, dances and shows in her company or your father's but refuses to let you go away at night with a boy, she is showing great wisdom. I make one exception in that rule and believe that when a girl is a junior in high school she should be permitted to attend school parties in the company of a schoolmate. Most girls are given far too much freedom for their own good. When you are older I am sure you will be grateful to your mother for being careful in the early years of your young womanhood. WORRIED BY LOVE. Dear Mrs. Thompson: My girl friend is very much worried and I am asking advice for her. She is 19 and had been going with a young man for two months "very ateady." She that an awful lot of him as he was till a girl could wish for. He that a lot of her too as she was till a girl could wish for. He that a lot of her too as she was till a girl could wish for. She hasn't heard or seen anything of him since and is worrying over the matter very much. Should she write or phone to him, or should she wait to see him somewhere? TROUBLED. Your girl friend had better wait until she hears from the young man. She has not known him long enough or well enough to write or telephone to see if anything is wrong. Even if he is ill he ought to have some one inform her since he told her he would write. THE LOSER: The person threatened to poison your pet so that you would keep it at home. Apparently you did not and therefore it is a question whether you have a case against that person. Neverless report the matter to the police or humane society and see what can be done. Some people seem to be born without any love for dumb animals, while others love their pets as members of the family. It is certainly a sad experience for an animal lover to lose her pet thrue the ill-temper of a neighbor. lehem, Crucible, American Steel Foundries, Vanadium, Colorado Fuel and Universal Pipe sold at the best levels for the movement. Motor stocks continued the strong market which was only partially interrupted by the heavy selling of Tuesday and Wednesday; while motors, General Motors and Mack Truck were the leaders here. The Cuba Sugar companies sold here on the better outlook and the actual landing here of the first sugar of the season. All of the equipment stocks which featured last weeks rise were prominent today. Shipping stocks were led into higher ground by American, International and Marina pfd. Castiron Pipe cooled to 160 for a gain of about 6 points and Worthington Pump at 75 was up 5%. The Market Street Railways stocks continued their advance on reports that the city of San Francisco would soon take over the property. Oil stocks were weak, though occasional fractional gains were scored. Wheat and cotton were strong. Stock sales today 1,308,100 shares; bonds $11,584,000. METAL MARKET NEW YORK, Dec. 26 — Copper firm; spot Dec. offered 14.62% @ 14.87%; Jan., Feb. 14.75 @ 15. Lead firm; spot Dec. 9.60 bid. Zinc firm; all positions 7.75 bid. Antimony 14% @ 14%. CLOSING LIBERTY BONDS NEW YORK, Dec. 26 — 3½ s, 100.29 first, 4½ s, 101.13; second 4½ s, 100.22; third, 4½ s, 101.03; fourth, 4½ s, 101.22; new, 4½ s, 104.26; new, 4½ s, 100.14. NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, Dec. 26 — Thirteen cars navels and three cars lemons sold. Market firm on both oranges and lemons. Navel averages ranged from $4.45 to $6.60; lemons $3.55 to $4.75. COTTON OPENS STEADY NEW YORK, Dec. 26 — Cotton prices were steady at the opening of trading today with first prices five to nine points higher. The market was steady at the close, with final prices down about 15 points above the high of the day but 12% points above Wednesday's close. Spot closed at 24.30 cents for middling uplands, up 30 points from the previous close. FOREIGN EXCHANGE NEW YORK, Dec. 26 — Great Britain demand 4.69%; cables 4-70%; France demand 5.38%; cables 5-30; Belgium demand 4.98; cables 4-98%; Switzerland demand 19-38; cables 4-29%; Sweden demand 26-93; cables 26-96; Norway demand 15-07; cables 15-06; Denmark demand 17-60; cables 17-64; marks 23-30; Greek demand and cables 1:81%. Doubtless by this one has been convinced that you cannot trust you in rooms by itself, but is forced to reham home of his mother where will keep her eye on you. Be kind, intelligent and trusty, earning a name by your unsteamed of forcing it thru and threats. By tantalizing mother-in-law you place girl on her plane. Instead arise above the conditions in you live. Prove to yourself you are conqueror, not conflict. Put suicide and murder your mind. THE LOSER: The person threatened to poison your pet so that you would keep it at home. Apparently you did not and therefore it is a question whether you have a case against that person. Neverless report the matter to the police or humane society and see what can be done. Some people seem to be born without any love for dumb animals, while others love their pets as members of the family. It is certainly a sad experience for an animal lover to lose her pet thrue the ill-temper of a neighbor. BASHFUL BOY: Don't let your fear of doing things master you. When you dread to speak or to go somewhere, force yourself into action. When you have more experience in talking and doing things you will be less afraid. Always remember that other people are too busy thinking about themselves to notice what you are doing. It would be proper for your mother to invite the girl to spend a week at your home. RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES CAUSE DOUBT Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a girl twenty-one years of age and am deeply in love with a man of twenty-five. He loves me just as much as I do him and he has saked me to marry him, but I cannot decide on account of our religions. He has talked to me about this but I do not know whether we will agree or not. We have never had a quarrel and he has never told me he would go to church with me. I do not think my folks would like to have me marry one of his religion. Please advise me what to do. TROUBLED. The young man who wants to marry you certainly loves you since he is willing to go over to your religion. Do not, however, become betrothed until you feel in your own heart that your love is greater than everything else and that you would be generous enough to let the man you loved worship in his own way. When in doubt it is always a wise plan to let time help settle the problem. Do not hasten to give your answer because it is a matter in which you must be sure. There's one born every minute. You can recognize him by his canine that he can beat Wall Street. FOREIGN EXCHANGE NEW YORK, Dec. 26—Great Britain demand 4.69%, cables 4.70%; France demand 5.38%, cables 5.89; Belgium demand 4.98, cables 4.98%; Switzerland demand 19.38; cables 19.40; Italy demand 4.28, cables 4.28%; Sweden demand 26.92, cables 26.96; Norway demand 15.02; cables 15.06; Denmark demand 17.60, cables 17.64; marks 23.30; Greek demand and cables 1.81%. GRAINS CLOSE HIGHER CHICAGO, Dec. 26 — Grains were sharply higher at the close today. Wheat finished 3% to 4% up. Corn closed 1% up to 2% higher. Oats finished 1% to 2 up. Provisions rallied with corn and closed higher. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco $27,300,000 Scattle $6333,741 Portland $6,375,444 Oakland $2,375,400 San Diego $555,356 Los Angeles $25,828,047 LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26—Potatoes, Stockton Burbanks $2.50 @ $2.75; Idaho Russets $2.95 @ $2.35. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26—Oranges; northern special brands, navels, large sizes, $4.75 @ $5.00; small $4.00 @ $4.50. Lemons: local special brands, $5.25 @ $5.50; choice $4.75 @ $5.00. Grapefruit: Arizona seedless, $4.75 @ $5.00; northern special brands $3.00 @ $2.25; Imperial special brands $5.25 @ $5.50. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26—Butter $4. Eggs, Extras 50; case count 45; pullets 46. Foultry: Hens 23; broilers 27; fryers 27. Hares, same. What shall we say of The "Heathen" Chinese, When WE carry horse chestnuts, For rheumatic knees? A Class Ad Is little salesman.