oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-27

UNITED THEATRE 306 LAST CENTER STREET SUNDAY AND MONDAY WILLIAM RUSSELL - MARY ALDEN VICTOR McLAGLEN MARGUERITE DE LA MOTTE — STUART HOLMES IN A DELIGHTFUL STORY OF RAPID ACTION, THRILL'S SUSPENSE AND ROMANCE THE BOXING COMMISSION MEETS SECRET SACRAMENTO, Dec. 18 ing disposed of preliminary organization, the St. Commission today met mine on policies and its secretary, Walter A. of Santa Cruz on the action of fights under the permitting ten and twenty contests. In a statement to the commission war, "fakers and crooked will not be tolerated." Gov. Richardson in communication to the claret that "I want you that I will not be a supporter of the Boxing Commission hence your decisions will. The boxing board's follows: "In order to carry wishes of the voters and the confidence placed by Gov. Steinarsson, the letle Commission has made every possible effort to direct the boxing affairs in a thoroughly scrupulous and sport manner. "The commission will tenance or tolerate fake crooked promoters or other disreputable charms in the past have had selectionable and demoral feet and influence upon athletics; and a careful and investigation will be all those who wish to adjictate in the boxing game. "Fortunately, the c gets into office unpleased and without being ed in any manner; and frequently it will behoove cants for licenses to o and honorable with the sion and not to expect sideration or privilege in any alleged outside or THE DELOVED DRUTE BY KENNETH PERKINS "Our Gang" IN JUBLIO JUNIOR TONIGHT "The Fighting American" "Wolves of the North" Wanda Wiley Comedy UNITED SUNDAY AND MONDAY SCENES FROM THE MANY HI SPOTS IN TENSE DRAMA One of the high spots of "The Beloved Brute" which will be shown at United Theater on Sunday and Monday occurs when "the brute" engages in a wrestling match, catch-as-catch-can, with his younger brother. As Victor McLaglen, the British film star who plays the title role, stands six feet three and is built in proper athletic proportion, it was necessary for Vittigraph to find someone equally as husky to oppose him. William Russel, star of many photoplay and in most of which his physical prowess was a determining factor in bringing the film to a righteous and happy conclusion, has been cast as David Hinges. The villain of the Kenneth Perkins book is one "China" Jones, and calls for a heavy of the intellectual, well dressed, roughneck type, who gets his nickname because of the Oriental strain in his blood. Stuart Holmes portrays this role in capable manner. Marguerite de la Motte, one of the popular screen favorites of todays, has the leading feminine role. She portrays a dance hall girl and queen of a traveling wagon show in a commendable manner. Mary Alden portrays the fortune teller and the circus is completed with a trained bear that has several sequences all to himself. The production is rich in scenic backgrounds and several novel twists have been introduced into the AUTO LACQUERING BODY BUILDING LET US REFINISH YOUR AUTOMOBILE SYM-LAC SYSTEM A lacquer enamel finish with a guarantee against wear and check for one year—all old paint removed to the metal—a beautiful finish that is unbelievably tough and durable Car finished in three to five days. Ford, Star, Chevrolet (open models) $17.50 Ford, Star, Chevrolet (coupes) $20.00 Ford, Star, Chevrolet (sedans) $25.00 ALL OTHER CARS Open 5 passenger...$32.50 Coupes ...$40.00 Open 7 passenger...$38.50 Sedans ...$45.00 ANAHEIM ENAMEL & SIGN WORKS 125 ELM STREET ANAHEIM, CALIF. Whatever your good just in the conduct of your work be my judgment and you assured that no person any political pull or any that can cause me to a revise yourself in any way The full responsibility you and I want to assume my support and confiden OAKS GET THE OAKLAND, Dec. 27 players coming to the from St. Louis in the deal were announced Secretary Herb McFarlane Oakland Club as Joe outfielder; Arthur Delaward pitcher, and Jerry southpaw. Delauney had good record Dubque and Galveston league clubs. Fowler Spartansburg in the Southern League before St. Louis him. The other two men in the deal will be announced a fortnight, McFarlin s BOXING MATCH NEW YORK, Dec. 27 Breline local flyweight not journey to Manila Pancho Villa for the championship. It was today by Brelin's maniam Kenney. Kenney terms asked by the local too much for Villa. AUTOISTS H An accident occurred Palma and Placentia according to a report to locate when a car driven by Barnette, 702 No. Olive a car driven by J. W. Santa Ana, collided were wrecked, and all of the Barnette car in greater or less extent, thine surgical attention. The car was occupied Barnette, her mother, and their children, the Mrs. Barnette and one thrown out of the car. A Ford coupe owned Saulsbery was reported vision on Lineol-ave Chevrolett roadster into another car. No reported injured. Plot. The photodrama by J. Stuart Blackton. Plain Dealer Classified duce results Try thi BOXING COMMISH MEETS SECRETARY SACRAMENTO, Dec. 27.—Having disposed of preliminary work of organization, the State Boxing Commission today met to determine on policies and confer with its secretary, Walter A. Yarwood of Santa Cruz on the administration of fights under the new law permitting ten and twelve round contests. In a statement to the public, the commission warned that "fakers and crooked promoters will not be tolerated." Gov. Richardson in his first communication to the board, declared that "I want you to know that I will not be a supreme court for the Boxing Commission and hence your decisions will be final." The boxing board's statement follows: "In order to carry out the wishes of the voters and to merit the confidence placed in us by Gov. Steinaroson, the State Athletic Commission has resolved to make every possible effort to conduct the boxing affairs of California in a thoroughly competent scrupulous and sportsmanlike manner. "The commission will not countenance or tolerate fakers fixes, crooked promoters or referees or other disreputable characters who in the past have had such an objectionable and demoralizing effect and influence upon sports and athletics; and a careful scrutiny and investigation will be made of all those who wish to actively participate in the boxing game. "Fortunately, the commission gets into office unpledged, unbiased and without being obligated in any manner; and consequently it will behoove all applicants for licenses to deal fairly and honorable with the commission and not to expect special consideration or privilege because of any alleged outside or personal" AT THE CALIFORNIA SUNDAY ONLY CONSTANCE TALMADGE - Her Night-of Romanor FULLERTON BOARD LATEST COMEDY GETS INTO "JAM" Fullerton Council finds itself in a ludicrous predicament today following a special meeting to determine whether or not the city should enter the "liquor raid" English wit, or lack of it, always comes into high relief when matched against American humor, and this contrast is the basis of the mirth-making machinery in In the past have had such an objectionable and demoralizing effect and influence upon sports and athletics; and a careful scrutiny and investigation will be made of all those who wish to actively participate in the boxing game. "Fortunately, the commission gets into office unpledged, unbiased and without being obligated in any manner; and consequently it will behoove all applicants for licenses to deal fairly and honorable with the commission and not to expect special consideration or privilege because of any alleged outside or personal political influences. "The future and success of boxing in California will depend upon the amount of interest and moral support that is accorded the game by the general public; it is earnestly urged that a prompt report be made either to the commission or local prosecuting authorities when any attempt is made to be smirch or violate any of the boxing laws or rules of the Athletic Commission of California." Gov. Richardson's communication to the commission in part follows: "I feel in appolating you to these positions that I have placed on you a great responsibility but feel certain that you will conduct the commission in a manner that will be satisfactory to the people. The people have by a majority vote decreed that they favor boxing bouts and prize fights limited to twelve rounds and that they want these contests, together with wrestling matches, under the supervision of a commission which they have created. In voting for this amendment I am sure that the majority who carried it, as well as the minority who opposed it, are unanimously in favor of strict regulations and the conducting of these sports in a manner that will not reflect upon the good name of the state of California. I feel sure that crooked prizefight promoters and dishonest pugilists will give California a wide berth when they find out the calibre and character of the three men composing this commission. It is in your hands to conduct your office in your own best judgment without any dictation or suggestion whatever from me. I want you to know and the public as well, that I will not be a supreme court for the Boxing Commission and hence that your decisions will be final. Whatever your good judgment is in the conduct of your office will be my judgment and you can be assured that no person will have any political pull or any influence that can cause me to ask you to revise yourself in any particular. The full responsibility rests with you and I want to assure you of my support and confidence." OAKS GET THREE OAKLAND, Dec. 27.—Three players coming to the 1925 Oaks from St. Louis in the Walter Malls were announced oday by news organizations. FULLERTON BOARD GETS INTO "JAM" Fullerton Council finds itself in a ludricrous predicament today following a special meeting to determine whether or not the city should enter the "liquor raid fight" against E. S. Ward to try to escape the payment of Fullerton's $2,800 quota in the recent dry law enforcement raid. The outcome was that the city attorney found himself instructed not to refuse to grant the request of Stanley Chapman's attorneys to enter the fight on the side of Chapman, and at the same time forbidden to go ahead. Mayor H. H. Crooke said that the city is where it was when it started out,—namely, not in the fight. The "jam" was brot about by O. M. Thompson, who voted against the motion to deny the request of Chapman's attorneys, and then reversed his position and voted against the motion to instruct city attorney to go ahead and fight the efforts of Ward to collect payment on the voucher delivered him. The motion to deny the request of Chapman's attorneys was introduced by W. A. Moore, and motion to instruct the city attorney to go ahead and fight Ward was introduced by W. J. Carmichael. Both motions were defeated by a vote of three to two. Thompson is the trustee who originally moved that the liquor raid bill be allowed, the motion at that time being seconded by W. A. Moore, and unanimously passed. He refused to comment today on his erratic attitude between the "wet" and "dry" forces. Carmenael and Crooke voted the "wet" side consistently, and Davis and Moore the "dry" side consistently. CLAIM NELSON ATTEMPT TO MUZZLE ILLEGAL (Continued from page 1) sections. Section 1991 of the Code of Civil Procedure provides that the court may punish, as a contempt, the refusal of a witness to be sworn. Section 918 of the Penal Code authorizes the foreman of the grand jury to administer an oath to anyone appearing before the grand jury. There is no provision in the law authorizing the administering of the oath of secrecy or requiring the witness to take such an oath. Section 926 requires members of the grand jury to keep the proceedings of the grand jury secret, except under certain circumstances therein specified, and sections 993-998. English wit, or lack of it, always comes into high relief when matched against American humor, and this contrast is the basis of the mirth-making machinery in Constance Talmadge's latest comedy, "Her Night of Romance," which will be at the California Theater for Sunday only. The situation is that of an impecunious young British lord being hounded into a proposal of matrimony to an American heiress he has never met by a London money-lender. Constance as the heiress, touring England in search of a curative for her shredded nerves, has anticipated fortune hunters and so disguised herself to look like an outlandish backwoods schoolma'am. But through a series of laughable, yet wholly possible, circumstances, she meets the nobleman, and, in fact their positions become so closely allied that they are compelled to pose as newly-weds in order to avoid a scandal. As yet neither knows the other's true identity. The sharp-brained money-lender, however, seems the truth and hurries into the scene. Regardless of the delicacy of the situation, he sees a chance to collect his long-standing accounts with the lord, if he can clinch the marriage. His crude manner in achieving his objective almost blights out all hope of the marriage, but meantime Dan Cupid has entered play also, and his well directed arrows write the finale of happiness to the picture. Constance's dual role gives her a wide field for fun-making, and she makes the best of it. Alternately the flippant flapper and the bleak schoolmaam her acting is at all times refreshing. Walter Hiers in a very funny comedy "His Fat Chance," and a Pathe Review complete the picture program. HOOT GIBBON AND GIFT NIGHT TONIGHT Tonight is gift night at the California and there are over $100 in gifts to be distributed at the evening performance. Hoot Gibbon creates a lot of laughs as the swkward but heavy blitting outfielder in the cowboy league of "Hit and Run," his last Universal comedy drama, now showing at the California theatre. Gibbon's role is that of a cowboy. Babe Ruth who graduates from the "tail and uncut" to big league baseball and his antics are provocative of much mirth. The story was written by Edward Whatever your good judgment is in the conduct of your office will be my judgement and you can be assured that no person will have any political pull or any influence that can cause me to ask you to revise yourself in any particular. The full responsibility rests with you and I want to assure you of my support and confidence. OAKS GET THREE OAKLAND, Dec. 27.—Three players coming to the 1925 Oaks from St. Louis in the Walter Malls deal were announced odday by Secretary Herb McFarlin of the Oakland Club as Joe Bratcher, outfielder; Arthur Delaney, right handed pitcher, and Jess Fowler southwash. Delaney had good records with Dubuque and Galveston minor league clubs. Fowler hurled for Spartansburg in the South Atlantic League before St. Louis signed him. The other two men involved in the deal will be announced within a fortnight, McFarlin said. BOXING MATCH OFF NEW YORK, Dec. 27.—Johnny Breline, local flyweight boxer, will not journey to Manila to fight Pancho Villa for the flyweight championship. It was announced today by Brelin's manager, William Kenney. Kenney said the terms asked by the local boy were too much for Villa. AUTOISTS HURT An accident occurred at La Palma and Placentia-aves, according to a report to local police when a car driven by Mrs. Griff Barnette, 702 No. Olive-st., and a car driven by J. W. Hess of Santa Ana, collided. Both cars were wrecked, and all occupants of the Barnette car injured to a greater or less extent, two requiring surgical attention. The car was occupied by Mrs. Barnette, her mother, two sisters and their children, the report said. Mrs. Barnette and one child were thrown out of the car. A Ford coupe owned by H. W. Saulsberry was reported in a collision on Lincoln ave. with a Chevrolet roadster and pushed into another car. No one was reported injured. PLOT. The photodrama was made by J. Stuart Blackton. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results Try this medium. Section 918 of the Penal Code authorizes the foreman of the grand jury to administer an oath to anyone appearing before the grand jury. There is no provision in the law authorizing the administering of the oath of secrecy or requiring the witness to take such an oath. Section 926 requires members of the grand jury to keep the proceedings of the grand jury secret, except under certain circumstances therein specified, and sections 903 and 904 of the Penal Code provide an oath of secrecy which the members of the grand jury are required to take; but of course, these provisions relative to members of the grand jury do not apply to witnesses appearing before the grand jury. The practice has been so uniform in Los Angeles county for many years past to excuse a witness appearing before the grand jury from taking the oath of secrecy, where he declines to do so, that I thought there might be some decision expressly upholding this position. However, it appears that the matter has not been carried to any of the upper courts. It has always appeared so obvious that no compulsion could be used to require a witness to take such an oath, that no attempt has ever been made to enforce such a requirement in this county. Since there is no provision of law authorizing the administering of such an oath, I think if a witness did so the act would be without sanction of the law and therefore without obligation. Very sincerely yours (Signed) BYRON HANNA. 'GUMS UP' DINNER Bernard G. Pederson "gummed up" a dinner party for Los Angeles friends he brot to Santa Ana. His mistake cost him $500 besides certain discomforts. "Where's St. Ann's Inn?" he queried a fellow on a Santa Ana corner. "Where's your liquor?" replied the fellow, who by fate was none other than Deputy Sheriff Joe Ryan, who scented gin. "Right here," answered Pederson meekly. He was informed the inn was just back of the county jail. Justice K. E. Morrison's office, where he paid a $500 "possession" fine today, is located nearby, by he later learned. GOTTA JOB FOR HIM? Can someone in Anaheim use a first class mechanic? A husband and the father of two small children, who has but recently come to Anaheim to make their home, desires a job, and the use of tools is promised him he can find work. He will gladly do almost anything as temporary employment pending a steady job at his regular occupation. The man is white, of good standing and may be reached by calling the Plan Dealer and asking for information. The family does not want charity but is badly in need of work. ROBBED OF $1600 KANSAS CITY, Kan., Dec. 27. A man and a woman bandit kidnapped Jerry Butler, messenger for the Commercial Navil Bank here this morning drove him into Kansas City, Mo., robbed him of -1600 and threw him out of the car in the fashionable residence district. But in the case with the Iron Door film version of Wright's new and produced for Prima Corporation, and set chief feature for next Tuesday at the Call there is no room for the actuality of the settings. Every word was written by Mr. desert sand mounts near Tucson, and ee the feature photo on the exact spot de novelist. Riding through dawn and fighting wilderness Mr. himself in the wild spirit, experience changes of sunlight and the successive season He can in the very Canada yon of Gold) when magic story he tell and womanhood. He curiously invokes legends of the terrors of adventure and wealth so easily lies of men from among in their quest of "the iron door" while it was buried bene avalanche from a m RURAL NOVE For Sunday only Theatre has booked novelty musical acts "Brownlee's Hide featuring Roy Brohickville Band." This comedy mainly comprises a company men and two very ladies who combine selections. They have numbers, such as a quartettes, as well nify dancing bits. The famous "Hile of the best jazz bavudeville stage too rest assured that to be royally enter MOTHER PA Nellie P. Thors early Thursday at itsidence on W. Oram survived by husbands children. Funeral m today from Mei Rev. Graham C. Huhe First Presbyterian Pullerion officialiing Loma Vista. CALIFORNIA DIRECTION-WEST COAST THEATRES, INC. Don't miss this peachy show Here SUNDAY ONLY! Constance Talmadge in "HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE" ALSO WALTER HIERS IN "A FAT CHANCE" PATHE REVIEW LUGHS OF ROMANCE ALSO WALTER HIERS IN "A FAT CHANCE" PATHE REVIEW SPECIAL STAGE ATTRACTION "BROWNLEE'S HICKVILLE FOLLIES" A RURAL MUSICAL NOVELTY First National Picture TURNER CONCERT ORGANIST Tonite Only HOOT GIBSON IN "HIT and RUN" Gift Nite Harold Bell Wright's "MINE WITH THE IRON DOOR" Mon. Tues. THIS PHOTOPLAY TRUE TO NATURE In these days of artificialities the theater-goer may be quite certain that scenes passing before him on the motion picture screen are actually those set down by nature, and not cleverly contrived by the genius of the property man. But in the case of "The Mine With the Iron Door," Sol Lesser's film version of Harold Bell Wright's new and popular novel produced for Principal Pictures Corporation, and scheduled as the chief feature for next Monday and Tuesday at the California Theater, there is no room for doubt as to the actuality of the scenes and settings. Every word of the story was written by Mr. Wright in the desert sand mountains of Arizona near Tucson, and every scene in the feature photoplay was made on the exact spot described by the delaying evacuation on the date which the allies had set. DIPLOMAT DIES WASHINGTON, Dec. 27—Franch J. Dyer, American consul at Coblens, Germany, and our time correspondent for Los Angeles and San Francisco newspapers, died today following a paralytic stroke at Cologne according to dispatches received by the state department. 3 Days to Change Headlights The Motor Vehicle Dept. But in the case of "The Mine With the Iron Door," Sol Lesser's film version of Harold Bell Wright's new and popular novel produced for Principal Pictures Corporation, and scheduled as the chief feature for next Monday and Tuesday at the California Theater, there is no room for doubt as to the actuality of the scenes and settings. Every word of the story was written by Mr. Wright in the desert sand mountains of Arizona near Tucson, and every scene in the feature photoplay was made on the exact spot described by the novelist. Riding through desert stretches and fighting through mountain wilderness Mr. Wright steeped himself in the wild and beautiful spirit, experiencing thrilling changes of sunlight and storm, and the successive mirrorings of the season. He camped for weeks in the very Canada del Oro (Canyon of Gold) where unfolds the magic story he tells of manhood and womanhood. He curiously investigated the legends of the territory, the stories of adventure and daring and wealth so easily found; the stories of men from all lands baffled in their quest of "the mine with the iron door," which, legend has it, was buried beneath a great avalanche from a mountain side. RURAL NOVELTY ACT For Sunday only the California Theatre has booked another big novelty musical act. This time it is "Brownlee's Hickville Follies," featuring Roy Brownlee and his Hickville Band. This comedy musical offering comprises a company of six young men and two very pretty young ladies who combine in orchestra selections. They have many vocal numbers, such as solos, trios and quartette, as well as some very nify dancing bits. The famous "Hick" Band is one of the best jazz bands on the vaudeville stage today so you can rest assured that you are going to be royally entertained. MOTHER PASSES ON Nellie P. Thorsten, 42 died early Thursday at the family residence on W. Oranggethorpe ave., survived by husband and four children. Funeral was at 2:30 p.m. today from McAulay parlors. Rev. Graham C. Hunter, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Pullerton officiating; inferment in Loma Vistra. 3 Days to Change Headlights The Motor Vehicle Dept. Has approved ONLY the following HEADLIGHT DEVICES LENS Bausch & Lamb Monogram Lens Dodge Bros Parab-o-life Type FW Flintex Type J Patterson Lens Ford Lens Type H Smith Lens Holophane No Tilt No. 855 Spreadlight Hudson Lens Standard Liberty Type D Suess Rib Lincoln Type H Viso Macbeth Green Visor Type D Conophore Type F clear McKeelite Lens Conophore Type F noviol REFLECTORS Edmunds & Jones Headlamp, Type 20 Guide Ray Headlamp, Type A Miro-Tilt Headlamp Brown Reflector Brown Universal Reflector, 7 inch diameter Eclipse Reflector El Camino Floodlit Reflector Flatlite Reflector, Indiana, 7 inch diameter Flatlite Standard Reflector Paraflex Reflector, Type BW Trippe Reflector Paraflector Victor Reflector 7¼ inch diameter If your car is equipped with any other Headlight Device, same must be changed on or before— DECEMBER 31 For your convenience we have two official Headlight Adjusting Stations at— 119 NORTH LEMON and LOS ANGELES at CHESTNUT West Bros.