oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-30

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total for 1910 was ..... 2,268 For Year 1920 was ..... 5,525 Today Estimated at ..... 12,000 Mail 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. DEMAND THORO 2 CHILDREN STRUCK BY TRUCK Motorcycle Officers Head Off Mother of One Enroute to L. A. Tragedy, which afflicted into the home of F. S. McQuinn, Santa Ana furniture man, who lost his life last summer in the Newport Beach boat disaster, neared the home again today when Marjorie, 8-year-old daughter, was knocked down by a baker's truck and is at the point of death at the Santa John D., Jr., Gives Another Million NEW YORK, Dec. 30.—John D. Rockefeller, Jr., is going to give away still another million. As a sequel to his gift yesterday of $1,000,000 in oil stock to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, it was learned this afternoon, the multimillionaire plans to give an educational institution, as yet unnamed, $1,000,000 as a New Year's gift. SHIP AFIRE: PASSENGERS RESCUED FRANCE H SOFT REP FOR U.S. Official Viewpoint Known Thru Edit Sanctioned by G PARIS, Dec. 30.—Frank turned her soft answer to the storm of resentment America by Clementel's dazzle of allied debts. While the official viewpoint being made known thru a lial sanctioned by the gov't chamber of deputies voiced its confidence in Motorcycle Officers Head Off Mother of One Enroute to L.A. Tragedy, which waltalked into the home of P. S. McCune, Santa Ana furniture man, who lost his life last summer in the Newport Beach boat disaster, neared the home again today when Marjorie, 8-year-old daughter, was knocked down by a baker's truck and is at the point of death at the Santa Ana hospital, while physicians at her bedside are fighting to save her life. Mrs. McCune, the widow, was driving toward Los Angeles at the time of the accident. State traffic officers speeded thru Anaheim and Pullerton and overtook her sedan a few miles north of Fullerton, shortly before noon. With the officers forming an escort, the terrified mother drove her car at top speed back to Santa Ana to the bedside of her daughter. Marjorie, with a small companion, Harry Clayton, aged 6, ran in front of the bakery wagon, immediately in front of the hospital where she now is fighting for her life, according to witnesses, who took the two small unconscious forms to waiting cots. The little fellow's leg was broken, and he suffered cuts and bruises of less serious nature. The McCune girl, however, had not regained consciousness at a late hour today, and physicians, fearing a skull fracture, were taking X-ray photos of the injuries about her head. Traffic officers who accompanied the sorrowing widow, who had already undergone the shock of the sudden loss of her husband, declared that on the speedy trip to the bedside of her daughter she showed remarkable composure, despite the heart-breaking nature of her mission. GRUESOME FIND IN DESERTED HOME LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30—With the finding of the hacked and partly burned body of a young man in a deserted ranch house near Norwalk, deputy sheriffs today started a search for a beautiful young woman and a disconsolete rival. Preliminary investigation of the murder brot to light the fact that the house on the Dilley ranch had been used frequently during the last few months as a lovers' rendezvous. Deputies expressed the opinion that the young man, as yet unknown, had been lured to the house by a girl and slain by a bitter rival for her affections. The body was found late yesterday by two Mexicans who had hired to clean up the house. SHIP AFIRE: PASSENGERS RESCUED LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30—As the result of heroic efforts of Captain Yawata and his crew to conquer flames which early today swept the decks of the Japanese liner Ginyo Maru, 1600 miles south of here, the fire which for a time threatened the loss of the ship has been practically extinguished, according to a radio message received here by by the Federal Telegraph Co. The message was relayed to this city from the United Oil tanker Santa Maria, reported to be standing by the stricken liner. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30—With the vessel a mass of flames rapidly casting toward its freight cargo of nitrate, highly explosive, 140 passengers and members of the crew of the Japanese liner Ginyo Maru were rescued early today off the Mexican coast when other vessels heard the frantic wireless calls of the doomed vessel and rushed to her assistance. The fire was discovered shortly after midnight, according to wireless message received here when the big ship, which was en route from the Canal Zone to Japan via Los Angeles and San Francisco, had reached a point 50 miles northwest of Acapulco, Mexico. S. O. S. calls were sent out and the entire crew turned to fighting the flames. The blaze which broke out in number four hold gained ground despite all efforts and soon threatened destruction of the vessel. With the highly explosive cargo of nitrate under the hatches no time was to be lost in getting the large passenger list off the vessel. Captain Yawata ordered the ship abandoned and all of the passenger and crew save himself and five volunteers left the vessel in small boats. Meenwhile the Julia Luckenbach which picked up the first S. O. S. call had proceeded to the scene at full speed and early today picked up all members of the crew and the ships passengers. Despite the danger of an explosion from the nitrate, Captain Yawata and his volunteers re- PARIS, Dec. 30—France turned her soft answer to the storm of resentment in America by Clementel's effort of allied debts. While the official viewpoint being made known thru an internal sanctioned by the gov't, the chamber of deputies voiced its confidence in Clementel by a vote of 82% on the question of a month visional budget appropriation 4,800,000,000 francs. In effect, the governors spired editorial published Matin denied that the Prime minister had flatly stated its debt to America, so his idea that war objection should be pooled and pro-cording to ability to pay, a "theoretical view" and the "troublesome and insecure creation in the States" had been the result cabling of the separate pay from Clementel's inventory situation. Le Matin's editorial referee specific paragraphs of this story in its endeavor to prove France was sincere in its intention to pay all its debts hoped only for "America's rhetoric approach" to some question. Outside of official spirit of placation was plainly evident. The newspaper L.Information a list of points it held doubt and asked that theymitted to the world courtcision. These were: 1—The intrinsic natural terralled debts—whether or whether inter-d with our common causes adjustable without cost the payments of Germany smaller allies. 2—An estimate of the total tax paying saec each ally. 3—The demand that capacity to pay should praised the same as G taking into consideration essay precautions to pre-preciation of the franc. McCOY TO KEE ON FIGH LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 McCoy today was slowly ing from the worst defeat spectacular career. Vaguely conscious that cornered, the "Kid"—even unable to fully realize jury he had so confident ed upon to free him. day started a search for a beautiful young woman and a disconsolate rival. Preliminary investigation of the murder brot to light the fact that the house on the Dilley ranch had been used frequently during the last few months as a lover's rendezvous. Deputies expressed the opinion that the young man, as yet unknown, had been lured to the house by a girl and slain by a bitter rival for her affections. The body was found late yesterday by two Mexicans who had been hired to clean up the house. It was lying face downward. The back of the skull was crushed and kerosene had been poured over the clothes and ignited. The face, however, was in perfect condition. BULGIN REVIVAL STAGED IN TENT Under the auspices of the Ku Kinx Klan, Rev. E. J. Bulgin, whose anti-boose sermon is well-known, will conduct a three weeks revival in a tent here beginning Jan. 11, Rev. Leon L. Myers announced. The tent will be located as near the center of the city as possible, but the site has not yet been chosen. DAVIS WILL RETIRE WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—The question of whether Secy. of Labor James J. Davis will retire from the cabinet next March as has been expected was raised he today following the secretors A.A. turn from a 52-day tour of South America. Davis declined to confirm or deny that he would relinquish his post and indicated he would talk the matter over with President Coolidge before there is any definite decision. SLASHED TO DEATH RENO, Nov., Dec. 30.—With his body ripped by knife slashes and several bullet holes thru it, Nick Korologos, a Greek railroad laborer, was found dead in his cabin here today. Police are searching for a woman and two men seen fighting at the cabin. RECOMMENDS SURE WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—Judge A. P. Caint Sure of Oakland was today recommended by Sen. Shortridge, Rep. of Calif., to fill the vacancy on the U.S. district bench in San Francisco, made vacant by the death of Judge Maurice Dooling several months ago. McCOY TO KEEP ON FIGHT LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30. McCoy today was slowly ing from the worst defensive spectacular career. Vaguely conscious that cornered, the "Kid"—unable to fully realize jury he had so confidently ed upon to free him, charge of murdering Mr. Mors unexpectedly return dict of manslaughter last day—means to go down to the last. "I'm not thru yet—monotonously droned Day, as he listlessly fined bars of his cell door, broken figure that refuses mit defeat. The blandly confident McCoy of the had vanished, and in stood a nervously shrunken prisoner who dread what the tomorrow hold in store. "We feel that the veil unfair and will appeal," defense attorneys in a statement today. Is granted a new trial it remembered that he can tried for manslaughter, was the decision in this case. "The verdict from the point of the defense was en from evidence in the was either murder or suit manslaughter verdict was a compromise," they said. QUAKE RECOVEREATELY strong earthquake corded on the seismogram Univ. of Calif., last night appeared to center about south to southeast of the record began at and continued until 11:45. Reports that a slight been felt in the Bay region 5 o'clock this morning borne out by the record vealed no tremors after record was obtained elight shock reported to felt at Santa Barbara ca- READING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM Anaheim, California, Tuesday, December 30, 1924 Partly cloudy unwith prob ORO PROBE OF CONDITION FRANCE HAS SOFT REPLY FOR U.S. Official Viewpoint Made Known Thru Editorial Sanctioned by Govt. PARIS, Dec. 30.—France re-nered her soft answer today to the storm of resentment raised in America by Clementel's discussion of all debts. While the official viewpoint was being made known thru an editorial sanctioned by the government, the chamber of deputies at noon voiced its confidence in Minister Chicago Enveloped By Blanket of Fog CHICAGO, Dec. 30.—Chicago today was enveloped in an inky blanket of fog and smoke which transformed day to night and at noon gave the loop an appearance of midnight. Automobiles and street cars traveled slowly with headlights blazing, street lights gleaming faintly thru the murk and office buildings were ablaze with electric lights. Trains in the fog area, which covered virtually all of Chicago, proceeded under slow orders which failed to prevent one fatal accident. There were scores of minor accidents in the streets. The darkness was caused, according to the weather bureau by the rise in temperature after the recent cold wave. COURT RULES MUZZLE OFF WITNESSES Raps District Attorney's Office for Manner of Conducting Probe The Orange-co. grand jury delved further into liquor conditions, law enforcement and charges made against the district attorney's office at Santa Ana today, when six witnesses were called. TROTZKY ILL; TROTZKY ILL; AVOIDS EXILE BELGRADE, Dec. 30. — Leon Trotzky's physician has certified that travel would endanger the death of the Soviet war commissioner and thereby has frustrated, for a time at least, the banishment of the bitterly criticised leader, according to Moscow dispatches received here. Gregory Zinoviev, president of the executive committee of the Communist Internationalale, was reported insistent on Trotzky's banishment and for that purpose has secured a villa in Italy, the dispatches said. TROTZKY PRISONER BERLIN, Dec. 30. — Leon Trotzky, Russian commissar for war, as a prisoner in the hands of his savvy contemporaries and on the verge of exile, was the view presented today in dispatches from Moscow and reports reaching European capitals. The Rudder, a Russian newspaper published in Berlin, printed a dispatch from Moscow saying that Trotzky was held a virtual prisoner after being invited to a meeting of the council of commissars last week. Instead of being permitted to go after the meeting, he was offered rooms in the commissars' building, where he was placed under close guard by the Cheka, the soviet secret service. The telephone was removed from the room and he remains there, the dispatch said, isolated from his friends and not allowed to receive messages or even newspapers. LONDON, Dec. 30. — Reports received here today, brought from Moscow by travelers, said Leon Trotzky was held a prisoner in the Kremlin because of his refusal to leave Moscow. STARBUCK REFERS TO DR. MONTGOMERY William Starbuck of Fullerton appeared with C. N. Mozyl, chief deputy district attorney, before Office for Manner of Conducting Probe The Orange-co. grand jury delved further into liquor conditions, law enforcement and charges made against the district attorney's office at Santa Ana today, when six witnesses were called. Taking up their story begun last week, Rev. Leon Myrs of Anaheim, and William Starbuck and Albert E. Stuelke of Fullerton again went before the jurors. The oath of secrecy was not required today of the trio and none of them took the oath. According to Starbuck, speaking in behalf of himself and the two others this afternoon, Judge Drumm declared repeatedly that the grand jury had the right to put Neison out of the investigation at any time it saw fit and conduct its probe in its own way. Judge Drumm went further, and asserted in substance, according to Starbuck, that the courtesy of the profession should be sued as to induce an attorney not to inject himself into a probe of his own office. Starbuck declared Judge Drumm had played fair. The trio of witnesses were equally opposed to Deputy Mozyl, Starbuck declared, and insisted that he withdraw, Mozyl conducted the investigation again. Starbuck repeatedly appealed to Judge Drumm from questions asked by Mozyl and the court twice sustained him. He said The Fullerton witness accused Mozyl of trying to "build doze" him; of trying to force him to make certain answers which he didn't care to make. Others waiting to take their turn were Arthur Eels, city marshal of Fullerton, Bert Barr, Anaheim patrolman, and the Rev. Will H. Betts, Santa Ana Methodist pastor. Louis Plummer, principal of the Fullerton Union high school and Thomas Askin, Fullerton realtor, were out of the city, and summons issued for their presence was not even served. Dr. S. T. Montgomery, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League in So. Calif., and E. S. Ward, investigator for the league, were to conduct a liquor raid in another county this morning, and their plea to appear next Tuesday, instead, was granted. STARBUCK REFERS TO DR. MONTGOMERY William Starbuck of Fullerton appeared with C. N. Mozyl, chief deputy district attorney, before Office for Manner of Conducting Probe Countess Tufts in the United States Duchess Victoria, wives throne, the C political and not so appears to be solidly $500 FROM CIGAR STORE The stockroom of 129 East Center-st., last night and more worth of tobacco, cigars stolen, according today to local police. Sass said that he checked up definitely of the goods stolen, but it might run as his There was no burglar Entry was made by a rear window. The not discovered until It occurred sometime clock last night. LIQUOR SUSPENDED $200 McCOY TO KEEP ON FIGHTING LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30—"Kid" McCoy today was slowly recovering from the worst defeat of his spectacular career. Vaguely conscious that he is cornered, the "Kid"—even now unable to fully realize that the injury he had so confidently counted upon to free him, from the charge of murdering Mrs. Teresa Mors unexpectedly returned a verdict of manslaughter late yesterday—means to go down fighting to the last. "I'm not thru yet—not yet," monotonously droned McCoy today, as he listlessly fingered the bars of his cell door. It was a broken figure that refused to admit defeat. The blandly smiling, confident McCoy of the trial days had vanished, and in his place stood a nervously twitching, shrunken prisoner who seemed to dread what the tomorrows might hold in store. "We feel that the verdict was unfair and will appeal the decision," defense attorneys declared in a statement today. "If McCoy is granted a new trial it must be remembered that he can only be forced for manslaughter, such as was the decision in this case. "The verdict from the viewpoint of the defense, was not taken from evidence in the case. It was either murder or suicide. The manslaughter verdict was plainly a compromise," they said. QUAKE RECORD BERKELEY, Dec. 30—A moderately strong earthquake was recorded on the seismograph of the Univ. of Calif. last night which appeared to center about 40 miles south to southeast of here. The record began at 11:27.22 and continued until 11:29. Reports that a slight shock had been felt in the Bay region about 5 o'clock this morning were not borne out by the record which revealed no tremors after 11:29. No record was obtained either of a slight shock reported to have been felt at Santa Barbara early today. DISCUSS FROSTED FRUIT SITUATION LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30—Orange shippers from all over So. Cal. met today at the offices of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange to discuss what action should be taken concerning the shipping of present fruit to Eastern markets. The question was one of whether frost touched fruit should be shipped, even tho it had been passed by the state horticultural commission's inspectors. It was that such fruit would damage the reputation of California citrus fruit. The meeting was called to hear the expressions of growers and shippers, and if possible to draft a recommendation to present to the state horticultural commission. It was also hoped by the citrus league, sponsoring the meeting, that shippers could come to an agreement among themselves that would result in the protection of the industry. According to Chairman E. M. Lyon it was expected that those attending the meeting would pass a resolution to abide by the inspection of the state horticultural commission, and not ship any oranges but those officially declared fit for commercial exchange and consumption. BANDITS ROB BANK CHANDLER, Okla., Dec. 30—Four masked bandits held up the Farmers' National Bank early today; escaping with an unestimated cumulin cash and securities. Dr. S. T. Montgomery, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League in So. Calif., and E. S. Ward, investigator for the league, were to conduct a liquor raid in another county this morning, and their plea to appear next Tuesday, instead, was granted. STARBUCK REFERS TO DR. MONTGOMERY William Starbuck of Fullerton appeared with C. N. Mozley, chief deputy district attorney, before Superior Judge R. Y. Williams out of court in the latter's private chambers this morning in the matter of the charges of misrepresentation in connection with the previous habeas corpus proceedings. Starbuck, who appeared at Mozley's request, stated he could give no direct testimony on this particular matter but could refer the investigators to persons directly concerned, which he did. The charge of misrepresentation was made by Dr. Montgomery, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League in So. Calif., in a letter to S. M. Davis of Santa Ana. Judge Williams explained the legal situation to Starbuck, who asked whether informations had not been filed in the United States Marshal's office at Los Angeles. Mozley claimed these informations were not on file until after the two men freed under writs had gained their liberty. AIRSHIP FLIGHT LAKEHURST, N.J., Dec. 30—The naval dirigible Los Angeles, under command of Commander J. H. lein, Jr., U. S. N., took off this morning on a test flight. The water recovery system recently installed is to be tried. It compensates the ship for loss of weight suffered in consumption of gasoline. The flight was decided upon despite a thin haze that hung over the countryside. ANNUAL MEETING Annual meeting of Orange-co Harbor C. of C. will be held at the Women's clubhouse at Costa Mesa Jan. 18. Three directors are to be elected. LIQUOR SUSPENDS $200 When Eddie Richie Beach failed to makeance before United Stoner Long on a his bond of $2000 forfeited and a bench issued for his arrest. Richards is charging a $70 sale of life Beverly Ward, who one of the most effective "operatives" of F. S. Ward, head for the Anti-Saloon forces, Mrs. Ward women informers are obtained much of the connection, with them tempted "dry" clean co. Mrs. Ward and her spies" posed as thirsty a good time, and her bootleggers were cleverly laid nets. FOR SALE—Fresh yew cow, ¼ ml.west on rd., just off Hans Shadick. Register Down JAN. 3 is the year your opinion a few days until tered and all registered. For your Council Campaigns Odd Fellows bid Or you may quarters will di 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 Partly cloudy unsettled weather tonight and Wednesday with probably occasional rain. 27th YEAR—No* 88 CONDITION OF NAVY Tolstoi's Niece, Now in U.S., Calls "Czarina's" Visit Useless DEFEAT FOR COOLIDGE FORCES Assert President Hopes To Call Another Arms Conference Soon WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—Simultaneously with the announcement today that President Coolidge hopes to see another conference for the limitation of naval armament "within a year," the house naval affairs committee voted for a thorough investigation into the present condition and Countess Tolstoi, niece of the great Count Leo Tolstoi, is now in the United States. Discussing the visit in America of Grand Duchess Victoria, wife of Grand Duke Cyril, pretender to the Russian throne, the Countess Tolstoi says the duchess' mission is political and not social but is useless. "Russian nobility in exile appears to be solidly in favor of Grand Duke," she asserts. $50Q THEFT FROM SASS CIGAR STORE The stockroom of H. M. Sass, 129 East Center-st., was entered last night and more than $500 worth of tobacco, cigars and cigarettes stolen, according to a report today to local police. Sass said that he had not yet checked up definitely on the value of the goods stolen, but feared that it might run as high as $1000. There was no burglar insurance. Entry was made by prying open a rear window. The burglary was not discovered until this morning. It occurred sometime after 10 o'clock last night. LIQUOR SUSPECT LOSES $2000 BAIL MILLIONS LOST BY "SHORT" LOAVES WASHINGTON, Dec. 30—A bill designed to standardize the weight was introduced in the senate today by Sen. Capper, Rep. of anssas. The American people are losing $200,000 daily or more than $100,000,000 a year by "short weight," that is, charging full prices for a "short loaf" 12 ounces for 16, or 20 for 24 ounces, Capper said. TAXATION ONLY CAUSE OF ALARM (By LOUIS PIERSON, Chairman of the Irving Bank and Columbia Trust Company, New York, former president of the Merchants Association of New York.) NEW YORK, Dec. 30.—There have been so many expressions of buoyant confidence for the coming year, that it might be well to make a deliberate attempt to discover anything unfavorable just to be sure that we are not carried away by the general enthusiasm. I do find one serious cloud on the horizon which promises to be with us for a long time, namely, a very heavy burden of taxation—federal, state and municipal—which unfortunately does not show signs of lessening but rather the contrary. With this constant weight upon Assert President Hopes To Call Another Arms Conference Soon WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—Simultaneously with the announcement today that President Coolidge hopes to see another conference for the limitation of naval armament "within a year," the house naval affairs committee voted for a thorough investigation into the present condition and needs of the American navy. The vote for the congressional investigation was a severe defeat for the administration forces, which under the president's guidance, has consistently opposed any inquiry into the navy's alleged deficiencies at this time. While the navy probe was being voted at the capitol it was announced at the White House, the president is doubtful of the necessity of building in a single fiscal year the eight new cruisers recently authorized by congress. The authorization bill has been referred to the budget bureau for investigation and report and the president will act after that is made. The inquiry was voted, further more, after vigorous objections by Chairman Butler, Rep. of Penn., who said: "I know it is the view of President Coolidge that there will be another arms conference within a year and we don't want anything done here to interfere with his plans or with the holding of such a conference." Notwithstanding this plea, the committee straightaway voted for the inquiry and decided to call Secretary Wilbur on Jan. 8 to explain the navy's shortcomings in auxiliary naval craft, gun elevation and allied subjects. BRITISH APPROVE COUNCIL DECISION LONDON, Dec. 30.—Great Britain has tentatively approved the decision of the Ambassador's Council not to evacuate Cologne Jan. 10. The foreign office said today it had placed reserved approval on the council's note to Germany announcing that decision. ASKS COUNTY TO BACK U.C.S.B. SITE Secretary George Raymer of the Fullerton C. of C was given a pleasant reception today when he appeared before the Anabasdora Kiwanis in the interest of the Southern Branch U. of C. site project. Raymer urged the need of the entire county's supporting Fullerton if that city was to be the future location of the Branch. Fullerton will be ready to pave LIQUOR SUSPECT LOSES $2000 BAIL When Eddie Richards of Sunset Beach failed to make an appearance before United States Commissioners Long on a liquor charge, his bond of $2000 was ordered forfeited and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Richards is charged with making a $70 sale of liquor to Mrs. Beverly Ward, who is said to be one of the most efficient of the female "operatives" in the employ of F. S. Ward, head investigator for the Anti-Saloon League field forces. Mrs. Ward and other women informers are said to have obtained much of the evidence in connection with the recent attempted "dry" cleanup in Orange-co. Mrs. Ward and her sister "rum spies" posed thirsty girls out for a good time, and many alleged bootleggers were caught in the cleverly laid nets. FOR SALE—Fresh young Jersey cow, ¼ ml. west on Orangewood-rd., just off Hansen-rd. Fred Shadick. Register When You Come Down Town This Evening JAN. 3 is the last day to register if you wish to express your opinion at the recall election Feb. 3. It is only a few days until Jan. 3. Make sure you are properly registered and all members of your family and friends are registered. For your convenience, a registrar will be at the City Council Campaign Headquarters on the second floor of the Old Fellows bldg., after 6 p.m. this evening. Or you may phone 825 and the city council headquarters will dispatch a registrar in your home. ASKS COUNTY TO BACK U.C.S.B. SITE Secretary George Raymer of the Fullerton C. of C. was given a pleasant reception today when he appeared before the Anaheim Kiwanis in the interest of the Southern Branch U. of C. site project. Raymer urged the need of the entire county's supporting Fullerton if that city was to be the future location of the Branch. Fullerton will be ready to pave a highway 200 feet wide and a mile and one-half long to the site, Raymer said. Officers were installed by Past District Trustee A. B. McCord. Two of the directors, H. N. White and Sid McGraw, were absent. President Reed of the Riverside Kiwanis brot holiday greetings. The musical features consisted of singing by the club as a whole and the double quartet. Returning to Secretary Raymer's speech, he declared that the Northern half of the state controlled the site committee of the Board of Regents. Thirty-five C.'s of C. in the north and 53 women's organizations have endorsed Fullerton as the site. Raymer enumerated the requisites of a good site listed by the site committee and already mentioned repeatedly in the Plain Dealer. He showed how Fullerton in size of tract, location, quality of soil, drainability, water purity, public utilities, sanitation, climatic conditions, and transportation met all requirements. Students must be guaranteed a fare of 26 cents to Los Angeles and one of 28½ cents already had been promised. OIL WELL TOOL COMPANY CHANGED The Oil Well tool and Equipment Co. will be known after Jan. 1 as the Duro Engineering Co., Inc., the latter concern announces, following the purchase of the assets and assumption of liabilities of the former. The Duro Engineering Co. has issued a simple but unusually attractive holiday card, embodied in the announcement.