oc-plain-dealer 1925-01-03

UNITED THEATRE 306 E. CENTER ST. SUNDAY AND MONDAY WILLIAM FAIRBANKS AND EVANOVAK AND A SPLENDID CAST IN "The Battling Fool" MATINEE. Sunday, 2:30 p.m. CARTER DE HAVEN in "Borrowed Trouble" PRICES: 10c, 20c, 30c TONIGHT REGINALD DENNY in "THE FAST WORKER" "Wolves of the North" Cartoon Comedy STATUTE MILL GETS UNDER WAY statute mill operated by the state legislative counsel bureau today started grinding out proposed laws at top speed as the vanguard of the 46th legislature arrived for the biennial session which opens Monday. More than 300 bills, resolutions and memorials have been turned out by the legislative mill to date, and 80 odd law makers who reached the city yesterday and today have deluged the state lawyers with "copy" for additional measures. Thomas Gannon, chief of the legislative counsel bureau, will be legislative counsel bureau today started grinding out proposed laws at top speed as the vanguard of the 46th legislature arrived for the biennial session which opens Monday. More than 300 bills, resolutions and memorials have been turned out by the legislative mill to date, and 80 odd law makers who reached the city yesterday and today have deluged the state lawyers with "copy" for additional measures. Thomas Gannon, chief of the legislative counsel bureau, will be assisted in preparation of potential laws by John A. McGivray, chairman of the state Industrial accident commission and former head of the legislative bureau. The 1925 session will get under way at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with the speakership fight in the assembly and election of a president pro tem in the senate, as the main attraction. That both contents will be close is admitted by administration and anti-administration forces alike. Gov. Richardson, who has consistently claimed 48 votes for Frank P. Merriam, of Long Beach, and assembly speakership today revised his total and claimed but 47. Other administration officials were less confident, retracting their claims to margins of two or three votes. Anti-administration forces backing the candidacy of Alger A. Rosenshine of San Francisco, in the speakership fight, held a caucus at Hotel Senator early in the day, and subsequently announced they were assured of victory. San Francisco's delegation of thirteen in the assembly is reported solid for Rosenshine with no breaks in ranks expected. Legislators who made up the advance guard were also in agreement that the fight between Herbert C. Jones, of San Jose, and Arthur H. Breed, of Piedmont, for president pro tem of the senate, would be close. Jones is president of the Progressive Voters' league and has the backing of that entire bloo. Breed, who won the coveted position two years ago, is the candidate of the Richardson administration and one of the outstanding champions of the governor's policies. Gov. Richardson was today rushing to completion the biennial budget of state expenditures, which is expected to show net total ranging from $95,000,000 to $100,000,000, as against a net budget two years ago of $79,000,000. An unusual jump in fixed charges, expansion of several state departments, foot and month disease losses and need for additional money to complete capital extension buildings here were contributing factors in materially increasing the total, it was said. The governor is also working on his message to the legislature, which will be presented Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. KAPLAN BATTERS WAY TO TITLE NEW YORK, Jan. 3—"Swish—bang—biff—smash—" That's the drive of Kid Kaplan against battered human flesh. "Whoop—whoop—hooray" That’s the cheers of a maddened Meriden. Conn., honoring their new champion. For Louis (Kid) Kaplan last night drove himself into a featherweight championship with vicious rights and left that bounded and beat off the defenseless body of Danny Kramer like a riem-breakers against storm swept recks. For eight rounds Kaplan swung and swung and swung. For eight rounds Kramer stood up to the punishment, his face battered and bleeding with his right eye cut to a pulp, his nose and ears spurting blood. Each round, it seemed that it must end; each second the Philadelphia staggered and wobbled and tottered like an oak before the axe of a master woodsman. But still he kept his feet, fighting blindly with the instinct of a bulldog that knows no defeat but oblivion. The fans, standing on their chairs like wolves howling for a kill, sickened at the massacre. "Stop it—stop it!" they erred. But still they fought on and still Kaplan's first flew like driving pistons, carrying him on to a championship. Then in the ninth end came: Out of Kramer's corner a towel came hurting—a towel stained and redened with the blood of the battler who stood in mid-ring, too dazed to know what had happened; too dazed to realize that a generous second had brought merciful surcise from punishment that seemed endless. BATTLING FOOLS COMES TO UNIT The public likes to be thrilled also it likes to laugh and cry that's why "The Battling P" which will be attraction at United Theatre on Sunday Monday, is bound to meet popular approval. For it thrills galore and is action out, and the story is one of a heart interest. The heroine Novak at her best and Wi Fairbanks co-stars with Miss Mak. Mr. Fairbanks does ect but fly in this picture is working from the moment starts until the very end. This is superb the setting immeasurethe story one that leaves little desire in the way of attainment and satisfaction. The people are always ready to this sort of picture; know that into it has gone; efforts and experience of people who are old at the business and they appreciate results which are always adept in short "The Battling P" not an experiment, but a fire picture with a world interest for people of all ages, and conditions of servitude. An excellent cast support Novak and Mr. Fairbanks are J. Butler, Laura W. Mark Fenton, Pat Harmon, erine Craig and many others. There will also be seen on program that lively comedy Carter De Haven and his wife their very latest comedy "Trend and an interesting news report up a splendid program that what you always Splendid Show" when you go United Theatre, so go United habit. AGED FATHER DIVISION NEW YEAR DAY Charles H. Schaefer, fat Mrs. J. S. Howard, passed Thursday at her home bring life which lack which is expected to show net total ranging from $95,000,000 to $100,000,000, as against a net budget two years ago of $79,000,000. An annual jump in fixed charges, expansion of several state departments, foot and month disease losses and need for additional money to complete capital extension buildings here were contributing factors in materially increasing the total, it was said. The governor is also working on his message to the legislature, which will be presented Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. EXPECT HOT FIGHT NEW YORK, Jan. 5—Fight fans were looking toward today to one of the toughest battles of the season, when Tiger Plowers, negro lightweight from Atlanta, will face Jack Delaney, of Bridgeport, Conn., in a 12-round contest here on Jan. 16. Both men are hard hitters. LAST NIGHT'S FIGHTS AT NEW YORK—Louis (Kid) Kaplan, of Meriden, Conn., wins featherweight championship by a victory over Danny Kramer, Philadelphia, in ninth round. Babe Herman, California feather weight, defeated Billy Defoe, St. Paul, eight rounds; Jack Haus; ner won decision over Frankie Brown, six rounds. A Class Ad is best little salesman. EXPECT LONG BOUT TO BOOST BOXING LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3.—For the first time in more than a decade local fans settled down last night to watch ring battles of more than four rounds. From their comments today on the card given at the Hollywood stadium, where the first 10-round fights under the new state law were held in Los Angeles, the new order of fistle affairs will be a comeback and won a decision big boost to the boxing game in this locality. Ralph Smith, after giving every evidence of being licked, staged a over Pat Lester. The preliminaries were judged not so good, possibly because the boys had not adapted themselves to the extended mills. The proper barber's conversation must now begin: "Well, Mrs. Brown told me that she heard that Mrs. Jones said." AGED FATHER DID NEW YEAR DAY Charles H. Schaefer, fat Mrs. J. S. Howard, passed Thursday at her home bring a close his life which lacks four years of reaching the tury mark. Mr. Schaefer was born tenberg, Germany, May 5, but had lived in the United 44 years, and in Anaheim them. His only surviving daughter and a gra Dr. H. J. Howard, In Santa His wife died about 25 year Services will be held Mor 10:30 a.m. in the Backs & Campbell chapel with int in the family lot at Anaheli etery. American waiters are a They cannot seem service end make you feel important. Rokusek and Schlimetts football stars, but not who would call pronounced star ANNOUNCEMENT WE HAVE OPENED FOR BUSINESS AT 154 WEST CENTER STREET The place formerly known as "Jeff's Dew Drop Inn" where we will conduct a Cold Drink Place, now known as "THE SMOKE HOUSE" We will serve Draught Beer, Cider, Fountain Drinks and Sandwiches Also a full line of Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco. We were formerly at the "Wide Awake Service Station," opposite Hawaiian Gardens. We will be pleased to meet all old friends, and of course many new ones. COME IN AND GET ACQUAINTED Yours, for business and pleasure. LEE BAUMSTARK LLOYD COFFEE "SMOKE HOUSE", 154 W. Center St. RADIO AND OIL STOCKS BUOYANT NEW YORK, Jan. 3. — Stocks of the radio and oil companies led the stock market into another violent rally in prices in the short session. Radio was the magic word which fired the speculative imagination of stock traders in every part of the country and orders poured in for stocks of companies directly or remotely connected with the new industry. The apart in oil stocks which opened auspiciously yesterday was continued in full force with the Standard Oil stocks in the listed market and on the curb in the lead and prominent independents in active trading advancing from a fraction to two points. The improvement in the money situation was reflected in the 2½ per cent increase in the cash reserves in the New York federal reserve bank. Mercantile agencies reported conditions favorable for the continuation of business expansion and business leaders poured forth a volume of optimistic predictions and traders from all over the country in to buy stock. With radio Corp. absorbing a heavy volume of profit taking, attention was concentrated on stocks of other companies manufacturing radio apparatus of any kind. Westinghouse continued its spectacular rise and rose eight points to 83 in the first hour, electric storage battery gained five points at 70½; Bosch Magneto was up five at 53½. Stromberg and Hayes Wheel led the market in the motor accessories and Studebaker in the motor stocks. U. S. Steel sold at 123¼, thus smashing all of its price records since 1917; American Can came to life and marched up seven points to a record high at 168. At the end of the first hour it was stated that the tape was 10 minutes behind the market and that U. S. Steel appearing on the tape at selling at 123. BETTLING FOOLS” COMES TO UNITED public likes to be thrilled it likes to laugh and ery with people in a screen story—why “The Battling Pool,” will be attraction at the Mad Theatre on Sunday and day, is bound to meet with fair approval. For it has its galore and is action from word go until the final fade and the story is one of great interest. The heroine is Eva Kirk at her best and William Abanks co-stars with Miss NoMr. Fairbanks does every-but fly in this picture, and working from the moment it is until the very end. The cast superb the setting immeme, and story one that leaves little to desire in the way of entertainment and satisfaclon. The people are always responsi- to this sort of picture; they now that it has gone all the arts and experience of many people who are old at the picture ness and they apreciate the bits which are always adequate. Short “The Battling Fool” is an experiment, but a sure-picture with a world of im- istation for people of all ages, classes conditions of servitude. An excellent cast support Miss Mark and Mr. Fairbanks, they Fred J. Butler, Laura Winston, Rick Fenton, Pat Harmon, Cath- ee Craig and many others. There will also be seen on this program that lively comedy pair, Peter De Haven and his wife in our very latest comedy “Trouble”, an interesting news reel winds a splendid program in fact what you always see “A Weddid Show” when you attend United Theatre, so get the related habit. GED FATHER DIES NEW YEAR DAWNS Charles H. Schaefer, father of a J. S. Howard, passed awayursday at her home bringing to close his life which lacked but storage battery galned five points at 70%; Bosch Magneto was up five at 53%; Stromberg and Hayes Wheel led the market in the motor accessories and Studebaker in the motor stocks. U. S. Steel sold at 122½%, thus smashing all of its price records since 1917; American Can came to life and marched up seven points to a record high at 168. At the end of the first hour it was stated that the tape was 10 minutes behind the market and that J. S. Steel appearing on the tape at 121, was selling at 123. Sentiment with respect to the oil industry and the oil stocks has undergone a complete change in the last few days. The enormous stocks of crude oil in storage, instead of being considered menace to the industry, are held to be necessary to meet the enormous requirements of consumption this year. Standard Oil of New Jersey approximated its 1024 high price record at 42; California Pete Rose 2½ points to above 27 and Pan American Pete sold more than a point higher. Southern Railway sold above 80 for the first time in its history at the head of the railroad shares which were uniformly strong, tho not as active as industrials. Stock sales today 1,500,900 shares; bonds $8,997,000. Stock sales for the week 8,460,500 shares; bonds $68,940,000. FOREIGN EXCHANGE NEW YORK, Jan. 2.—Great Britain demand 4.75, cables 4.75%; France demand 5.42%, cables 5.42; Belgium demand 5.00, cables 5.00%; Switzerland demand 19.49, cables 19.61; Italy demand 4.24, cables 4.24%; Sweden demand 26.92, cables 26.96; Norway demand 15.12, cables 15.16; Denmark demand 17.63, cables 17.67; Marks 23.80; Greek drachmas demand and cables 1.81%. CLOSING LIBERTY BONDS NEW YORK, Jan. 3.—3½ s., 100.20; first, 4½ s., 101.21; second, 4½ s., 100.22; third, 4½ s., 101.04; fourth 4½ s., 101.23; new, 4½ s., 105; new, 4½ s., 100.22. COTTON CLOSES STEADY NEW YORK, Jan. 3.—The cotton market was steady at the opening today with first prices from two to four points higher. The market was steady at the close with final prices five to 15 points higher. Spot cotton up 10 points, middling uplands 24.30. GRAINS CLOSE IRREGULAR CHICAGO, Jan. 3.—Grains were irregular at the close of the short session here today. Wheat closed % to 1¼ higher.Corn was % to 1¾ off at the close.Oats was % to % down. Provisions advanced slightly with the market strong. PROFESSOR'S WIFE DENIED DIVORCE CHICAGO, Jan. 3.—Mrs. Helen Journey wife of Prof. B. Cresan RICHARD DIX GIFT NITE A AT GAY DEAUVILLE SHE PROVES ATTRACTIVE TO OTHER MEN GED FATHER DIES NEW YEAR DAWNS Charles H. Schaefer, father of J. S. Howard, passed away on Saturday at her home bringing to close his life which lacked but years of reaching the centennial mark. Mr. Schaefer was born in Rotterberg, Germany, May 5, 1829. He lived in the United States for years and in Anaheim 37 of him. His only surviving relative the daughter and a grandson, H. J. Howard, in Santa Ana, wife died about 25 years ago. Services will be held Monday at 3:00 a.m. in the Backs, Terry Campbell chapel with interment the family lot at Anaheim cemetery. American waiters are a failure they can’t seem service enough to make you feel important. Rokusek and Schlimettsch were football stars, but not what you would call pronounced stars. BELIEVE HIJACKERS KILL BOOTLEGER STOCKTON, Jan. 3—In the belief that his body may have been thrown out on route from Presno to Stockton, search was being made along the road today for Pete Gentile, missing Presno taxi driver, whose blood-spattered car was found near the Santa Fe railroad station here. Presno police, co-operating with the local department in efforts to solve the mystery, told officers here Gentile was believed to have left Presno with 12 cases of whisky for delivery in Stockton. The police theory is that hijackers knowing his mission, followed him, over-powered him and after disposing of his body, drove the car into Stockton and abandoned it. A revolver was found in the car and some strips of clothing indicating a struggle. A water way near where the abandoned automobile was found was dragged in the belief the body might have been thrown in it, but without result. Correct this sentence: "Aw, ladies let me stay out, ma," said he; "my feet ain’t a bit cold, honest." A Class A is best little admonition. PROFESSOR’S WIFE DENIED DIVORCE CHICAGO, Jan. 3—Mrs. Helen Journey, wife of Prof. B. Cresap Journey, of the North Carolina College of Agriculture, and formerly of the University of Missouri, was today denied a divorce. Everyone concerned in the case was cleared by Judge Sabath. Prof. Journey’s cross-bill was taken under advisement by the court until Jan. 13. Meanwhile Mrs. Journey retains custody of the children and her husband must continue to pay her $125 a month. Judge Sabath said he did not believe Mrs. Journey has had improper relations with Oscar Harman, law student and boarder in her home now. He called Harman before him and advised him to get another rooming place. As a husband and father, Prof. Journey washed the dishes, mopped the floors, cared for the children, washed their clothing and even his own shirts, according to an affidavit introduced in his behalf today. On the other hand, according to Mrs. Journey, he was a poor house keeper and she simply could not stand some of the things he did. She said her spouse had a habit of using her hair brush and her toothbrush. He wiped his shoes with a dish rag. She couldn’t live with him. The affidavit which branded Journey as a good housekeeper was made by Mrs. Grace Hickson of Scot County, Missouri, and aunt of Mrs. Journey. She said she often visited the Journey home at Columbia and there was much dissension. Mrs. Journey she said, neglected the children and let her husband do nothing she should have done. BUILDING PREMITS M. H. Heinze, stucco residence and garage at 301 No. Janse-st., cost $6,000. RICHARD DIX GIFT NITE A Tonight is “Gift Nic California theatre and unusually fine nobile gifts to be given value of these gifts will $100. Richard Dix will be first starring vehicle tan.” a story that is clear entertainment from finish and one that joins with thrills. Another of the Go-Dies, an Assoc Publisher Net No. 8 will be a YORBA LINDA MAN Joseph A. Buckman vive—Libyd and Per Modesta; Howard; I George and Harry; M and Mrs Julia Gillm North-st; Anaheim; Ether Brown; Yorba brothers and four sisters. ENGLISH TEN CHAMPS NEW YORK, Jan. Simpson and B. O. Wiles champions of 1922 and 1923, are come to America to American officials serve will compete probably doubles and triples. Plain Theater Classify duces reilla. Try SATURDAY, JANUARY 1925 DIRECTION WEST COAST THEATRES INC. CALIFORNIA THEATRE SUNDAY ONLY TURNER Concert Organist ARRIED LIRTS" entire on Modern STAGE— AGEMENT ng Stars future" EDITION the Big Hlt Here dec. 14th PAULINE FREDERICK MAE BUSCH in "The First 100 Years"—Pathe Review Richard Dix IN Manhattan TONIGHT $100 In Gifts Richard Dix IN Manhattan TONIGHT $100 In Gifts INTINO IN "A SAINTED DEVIL" — MONDAY — TUESDAY CALIFORNIA THEATRE TOMORROW ON PEN AND INK IMPRESSIONS OF MARRIED FLIRTS THE SCREEN VERSION OF LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE'S 'MRS PARAMOR' A ROBERT G. VIGNOLA PRODUCTION FOR METRO-GOLDWYN A WOMAN WHO CAN'T HOLD HER HUSBAND DOESN'T DESERVE TO HAVE ONE THEN SHE FINDS SHE HAS BROKEN ANOTHER WOMAN'S HEART SHE DECIDES FORGIVE HER DIVORCED HUSSIE RICHARD DIX AND GIFT NITE AT CAL. Tonight is "Gift Nite" at the California theatre and there is an MARRIED FLIRTS AT CALIFORNIA "TWINKLING STARS" AT CALIFORNIA For tomorrow only the Californians has booked "The Twinkling RICHARD DIX AND GIFT NITE AT CAL. Tonight is "Gift Nite" at the California theatre and there is an unusually fine assortment of valuable gifts to be given away. The value of these gifts will run over $100. Richard Dix will be seen in his first starring vehicle, "Manhattan," a story that is chuck full of real entertainment from start to finish and one that just abounds with thrills. Another of the Go-Getter comedies, an Aesop Fable and Into the Net No. 8 will be shown. YORBA LINDA MAN PASSES Joseph A. Buckmaster, 63, native of Missouri, died early Thursday at the family home in Yorba Linda. Services were held at 2:30 today in the Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel, with Rev. Jones, of Friends church, and Rev. Lord of the M. E. church, both of Yorba Linda, officiating. Burial was in Loma Vista cemetery. The widow, Ella Buckmaster, and seven children survive—Lloyd and Percy, of near Modesta; Howard, Long Beach; George and Harry, Yorba Linda; and Mrs. Julia Gillman, of East Northstar, Anaheim, and Mrs. Esther Brown, Yorba Linda. Two brothers and four sisters also survive. ENGLISH TENNIS CHAMPS COMING NEW YORK, Jan. 3—J. P. C. Simpson and B. O. Williams, doubles champions of England for 1922 and 1923, are expected to come to America to play in the American national championships. Tennis officials said today. They will compete probably in both the doubles and slazes. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. MARRIED FLIRTS AT CALIFORNIA Have you ever seen a picture and felt every minute that you were living it? Has a production ever carried you away with its realism and even tempo and left you with an impression as vivid as though it were a chapter out of your own life? "Married Flirts," the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Production which shows at the California Theatre for Tomorrow only, is such a screen drama. As someone said, it is not the eternal triangle, but the unending triangle. There are four principals. A husband and wife, Nelly and Pen Wayne. They are happily married, comfortably so at least, and she loses sight of the fact that she is growing fat and slovenly, and he all unconsciously has fallen under the spell of a girl many years his junior. The girl, fearful of showing too soon her regard for a gay young bachelor, turns to poaching on another woman's preserves. Nelly comes to an awakening, pleads with the girl, Jill Wetherell, for the return of her husband and receives only an insistent reply. A divorce follows, after which Pen discovers he doesn't care to marry Jill, and she realizes she never has loved him, and so clooses with the real man of her choice, Perley Rex. To tell the story makes it sound trite. To see it presents a living picture of realness, and for sets and beauty it stands in a class by itself. Pauline Frederick as Nelly Wayne gives a vital performance. Conrad Nagh as Perley Rex is handsome, fascinating and real. Huntly Gordon is perfectly cast. "TWINKLING STARS" AT CALIFORNIA For tomorrow only the California has booked "The Twinkling Stars of the Future." the kiddies that muda such a decided hit with the patrons of the California on Sunday, Dec. 14. There has never been an act here that has created as much favorable comment as those little stars, and the demand that they be brought back has so insistent that it was stated to re-book them at the first opportune time. They have just completed a very successful engagement at the Metropolitan theatre. Los Angeles, where they played for two weeks. Don't forget that they will be here tomorrow only, so you had better make your arrangements to see them and enjoy the little artists in their latest songs and dances. And just a few years ago, the things girls do now were called a woman's "interesting past." The difference between speculative ink and being robbed is that speculative prolongs the agony a little bit. As Pen Wayne and brings in their character to the screen similar to those he presented by "The Famous Mrs. Fair," and "The Dangerous Age." And Mr. Bush as Jill Wetherell gives a tremendous performance. Direction credit goes to Robert G. Vignola and it should mean a real feather in his cap to have produced again a human picture. Oliver Marcht gets some gorgeous and unusual photographic effects. Harry Langdon in a screamingly funny comedy, "The First 100 Years," and Anasop Fable are on the program.