oc-plain-dealer 1925-01-08

PROGRESSING NORMALLY, SAYS LOGAN PARIS, Jan. 8.—"Our conversations are progressing normally." This encouraging declaration was made today by Col. James A. Logan, American observer on the reparations commission when he came out of an hour's conference with Chancellor of the Exchequer Churchill of England. The conference was held in the British city. Logan went direct to the American embassy where he reported to U.S. Ambassador Horrick and Kellogg on the progress which had been made toward a settlement of America's war claims. As the conclusion of his "Informal conversation" with Col. Logan, Churchill immediately took up with Finance Min. Clementel further negotiations looking to a settlement of France's war debt to England. A report was printed in one of the Paris journals that Churchill had asked Col. Logan to promise the aid of the United States in restoring the pound sterling to its pre-war value. In return for this assistance, England would support America's war claims, the report said. The British embassy denied today that Churchill had made such a statement to Col. Logan. Foreign News MOSCOW, Jan. 8.—Soviet officials today classed the report that a plot had been uncovered looking toward the assassination of M. Zinoviev as fiction; Petrograd officers were said to have led soviet cadets in the alleged conspiracy. MILAN, Jan. 8.—Police today said they had seize documents incriminating 10 dangerous radicals said to have been connected with many red outbreaks in Italy. MEXICO CITY, Jan. 8.—Information received here today stated that Gen. Robert Lee Bullard retiring from service in the army, will represent oil interests in the capital. HOUSE TO PASS WAR DEPT. BILL WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.—The $331,000,000 war department appropriation bill, providing funds for ten military activities of the government and for the non-military activities under control of the department, is scheduled to pass the house late today. All amounts made on the bill in thirteenth house have been waived off and the bill will pass in the shape in which it came from the committee. It provides for a standing army of 125,000 enlisted men and 18,000 commissioned officers, exclusive of the Philippine squadron. This is the present strength of the army. Funds are allowed for maintaining the national guard; the officers reserve and the citizen soldier training camp on a basis practically the same as during the current year. Effects made to reduce the standing army and to increase appropriations for the other arms from which reserves are drawn in war were defeated easily. There is an appropriation of approximately $165,000,000 for the army. RAYMER LEAVES FOR SACRAMENTO George A. Raymer, secretary of the Fullerton C. of C. leaves tonight with Justis Kraemer of Orange for San Francisco, to conduct the fight at that end of the line to bring the So. Branch of the University of Cal., to Fullerton. Messrs. Raymer and Kraemer plan to put Fullerton's claims before the regents of the University and the educational committee Tuesday, and express themselves as confident that if Fullerton is given a hearing on its merits it will receive the site. Fourteen proposed sites were submitted this week to the site committee in Los Angeles, and the proposals were referred to the board of regents without any particular site receiving recommendation. A strong political clique, however, is said to be enjoying to bring the site to Parery Hills. Mr. Raymer has received a communication from S.C. Hartgrant, assemblyman, in which Mr. Hartgrant says: "Impressions favorable to our location are growing daily. I am using all the opportunities presented." Mr. Hartgrant highly praised the work of Mr. Raymer in the Fullerton booklet issued recently, and said that the distribution of the booklet among assemblymen is doing a great deal to mold sentiment favorable to Fullerton. Raymer expressed his appreciation to the Plain Dealer for assistance proffered him in the fight to bring the University to Fullerton, and said that he would keep this newspaper informed of the trend of events in the north during bill stay there. SENATE DRYS HOLD SECRET SESSION WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.—Mark satisfaction was expressed at the state department headquarters over the progress being made on Paris imposing upon the allied military ministers the justice of the American claim to equal participation in the Daxes annuities. Memorial James A. Logan reported that the department after his conscience with Winston Churchill, himself chancellor of the exchequer, that the basis for an agreement had been reached. NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, Jan. 8.—Fifteen care navels and five cars of lemons sold. Navel market higher but good stock, about steady on balance. Navel averages ranged from $3.40 to $5.20; lemons $1.55 to $4.40. GREAT THRONGS GROWD STORE AT DANZ PIANO CO. 162 W. CENTER ST. Many High Grade Player Pianos and Grands Sold at Opening of Mammoth Expansion Sale of Pianos by Danz Piano Co. operating with Five Big Eastern Piano Factories. Most Drastic Price Cutting Ever Known in Piano History and the Little Easy Payment Plan Easier Than Ever Known anywhere. Right from the drop of the at this great Plano sale started off like wildfire—no wonder when you consider the extraor- Secy. Wilbur Tells Probable Fight on Child Labor Law SACRAMENTO, Jan. 8.—The assembly was formally notified of the federal child labor amendment, by Gov. Richardson today. A resolution was introduced by Assemblyman Frank G. Welter of Cleopale, making suspension of the rules so that action could be taken on ratification of the measure without reference to a committee. The realization suspending the rules carried 15 to 17. The opponents of the measure, who voted against immediate consideration claimed to have more than 17 votes, however, and the second roll call indicated they were right. A motion to have a call of the house in order to bring in absent members, as then proposed by those favoring the immediate ratification, but this was voted down. Assemblyman Adams, a member of the farm bloc, who made a motion to have consideration delayed for one week or until Jan. 18, said this delay was asked in order to give those wishing to be heard a chance to come here for that purpose. Another problem to be faced by the present legislature is the delicate matter of legislative reapportionment of the state. A proposal setting forth a reapportionment plan was gotten under way today by the Los Angeles delegation. Action was started just night when a preliminary caduceus of the reapportionment committee was held behind closed doors. SENATE DRYS HOLD SECRET SESSION WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.—Avell of secrecy was thrown around the senatorial investigation of prohibition enforcement today when the Couzens committee opened its inquiry behind locked doors. Newspaper mills were barred from the hearing at The demand of Senator Watson, Rep. of Indiana, while a half dozen witnesses waited to testify about alleged irregularities in the enforcement of the Volunteer net. The investigation was started at an open hearing called by Senator Couzens, Rep. of Michigan, chairman. When the presence of newspapers was noted, Sen. Watson announced he was "opposed to all publicity on the investigation" and demanded that the press be barred from the hearings. His request was agreed to, by the committee. Couzens later announced that future hearings may be public. Young Matron Dies at Father's Home Mrs. Harley B. Schaffer, 28, 513 East Adele, died yesterday at the home of her father, William M. Hayward, after a tedious illness of almost a year. Funeral services will be held in the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel Friday at 1pm. The Rev. T. H. Walker officiating, with burial in the family plot in Fairhaven. Palbearstera have been selected from among five close friends of the young matron and her husband and are Gene and Jor Bercot, Ray Young, George Poister, Alvin Swanson and Gust Keister. Mrs. Schaffer, as Pearl Elizabeth Hayward, was born in Bay City, Mich., also, the birthplace of both her parents. Ten years ago the family came to California. She is survived by her husband, H. E. Schaffer, her father, Wm. Hayward; two sisters, Mrs. W. S. Young; of North Philadelphia SC.; and Mrs. Ralph Barnes, who resides in the Hayward home. SHOE AND DRUG STORES MOVED The Joel Lautenbach shoe stores and the Gibson drug store have Most Drastic Price Cutting Ever Known in Plano History and the Little Easy Payment Plan Easier Than Ever Known anywhere. Right from the drop of the at this great Piano Sale started off like wildfire—no wonder when you consider the extraordinary bargain values in the very cream of America's highest grade pianos, players and beautiful grands. $70, $110, $123, $145, $175, $210, $235, $260 Can you imagine any home without a good dependable fine tone player, piano or grand at these amazing little prices, marked down on them at this great Expansion Sale—the most sensational price cutting event ever known in the trade's history. Extra Delivery Trucks already two extra delivery trucks have been pressed into service. Quick delivery and free delivery anywhere is one of the features of this Expansion Sale. NOTHING DOWN Buy Now. Pay in 30 Days. Select and purchase your play-on or piano at once; pay nothing down, make your down payment in 20 days if you like; the player or piano is delivered in your home free the very day you select it. You can pay as little as $5, $8, $9 or $10 a month. You can pay by the month or annually, or semi-annually, just as suits you host. Time is Limited. This unusual and most extraordinary Price Cutting and Special Little Terms is limited to short time only, so we urge you to come in tomorrow with rail and make your selection—don't want to make a big payment—it isn't necessary; besides you may be too late to pick up one of the treasonous map barricades. DANZ PIANO CO. 183 W. Center St. Annapolis, Calif. (Advertisement) Another problem to be faced by the present legislature is the delicate matter of legislative reapportionment of the state. A proposal setting forth a reapportionment plan was gotten under way today by the Los Angeles delegation. Action was started last night when a preliminary caucus of the reapportionment committee was held behind closed doors. Secy. Wilbur Tells Need of More Ships WASHINGTON: Jan. See modernization and conversion of four capital battleships of the American fleet into oil burners will raise the American battleship ratio to lie authorized treaty strength of 5-6; body or the Navy Wilbur today declared before the house naval affairs committee. He admitted this would not raise the entire navy to the 5-5-3 ratio, and he recommended adoption of his 20-year program with new construction for next year to bring this about. Representative Britten, Rep. Illinois asked Secy. Wilbur what was responsible for a condition that has sent the may below the 5-5-3 ratio. "The battleships are dealt with particularly in the treaty," said Secy. Wilbur. "We have stated their ratio was 5-6-3. This was due to the condition of the holes are in four of these ships. Three of these four ships have had this defect corrected." With the Boller of the Florida improved and with modernization of the ships we will retain the 5-5-3 ratio for our capital ships. Britten suggested that assuming consensus would approximate $22,000,000 for modernization of the battleships which would take over two years to do the work. Britten asked Secy. Wilbur if the United States was outraged and slow on ten or 15 battleships, how could he heart the ratio would be 5-5-3? Many things entered into the efficiency of a battle ship," said Rifle to speed. We thought it better to have armament and guns. A Class Ad is host little salesman. SHOE AND DRUG STORES MOVED The Joe Lautenbach store and the Gibson drug store have exchanged locations. Today Lautenbach and completed moving his repair machinery and stock of new shoes from the corner of Center and Lamonte into its new store at 183 West Center-at the firm now being run by business. Meanwhile, rumors about work being rushed sputtering the drug store will open soon to public within the next few months. See Pages 4 and 5 All About THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. CLAIM Indian Was Stolen by Woman WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 Prents lending up to the alleged kidnapping of Jackson Bernett wealthy Greek Indian and his subsequent marriage to Mrs. Anna Lowe, were detailed today to the house committee on Indian affairs by Carl J. O'Hornett former guarding of Barnett, in the investigation of charges of alleged maladministration against Commissioner of Indian Affairs Burke. O'Hornett said that several days prior to the marriage a woman he described as Mrs. Anna Lowe, came to Hennessey. Okla., and hired a taxi driver immediately called up various towns to watch out for the car to take her to Barnett's home. "This woman as well as several other women became interested in Barnett after the latter had given $25,000 to a Baptist church," O'Hornett said. "I warmed her that Barnett had been declared incompetent by the courts but she declared she intended to marry him in any event. Subsequently she went away, returning late one night, accompanied by a Mrs. Moorehead of Tulsa. They drove up to Barnett's house in N. large touring car and called the old man out. He came dressed only in shirt and pants. After argument they got Barnett into the car and drove off." O'Hornett said he was informed of this within 30 minutes and immediately called up various towns to watch out for the car to take her to Barnett's home. "The next day he received wife Barnett had been married Mrs. Lowe at Coffeville, K.C.Mrs. Lowe made the application for the marriage license, he informed." O'Hornett said he went to Coffeville and endeavored to return to Henryetta "Crazy Jack" was willing return, O'Hornett said, "but I wife wanted to live in Kansas City. Later habeas corpus proceedings were instituted to turn Barnett to Oklahoma. The question as to who gestated to Barnett to go to California, where they are now living then arise. O'Hornett maintained THEN MAKE IT YOUR DUTY TO ATTEND OUR DEMO WEEK AND SEE THE VERY FINEST OVERSTUFFED SUIT BEFORE YOUR EYES! Choose Your Own Materi AND WATCH YOUR OVERSTUFFED SUITE DURING THE ITS CONSTRUCTION. 4 GROUPS $99.00 $149.00 $175.00 PS $149.00 $175.00 BUYS A 3 piece Suite in plain mohair Davenport, rocker, high back chair. Black piping, edge, spring seats and backs. BUYS A 3 piece Suite, extra large comfortable; big fireside included; upholstered in grade velour. 21 SUITES TO SELL EASY TERMS -- N / 221-223 E. CENTER ST. STROUP-BA FURNITURE THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1925 STORE CROWDED "Demonstration Week" is proving a great success at the Stroup-Barnes Furniture Co., officials of the store announced today. All day yesterday the store was crowded by persons who seemed intensely interested in the manufacture of overstuffed furniture. Many purchases were reported made by persons who took advantage of the privilege of choosing their own patterns of cloth and design of makeup, and who personally viewed the process under which their own sets were being made, knowing the finest materials and methods of construction. It was Commissioner Burke's suggestion as converged to O'Hornett by Judge Booth, former solicitor of fine interior department. FOR SCREEN LIVE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8 — Mr. William S. Hart, wife of the famous "two-girl" man of the screen, was scheduled to begin her battle here today for the right to act in motion pictures when she appeared in court to have set aside the property settlement contract agreed to when the Harts separated. Under the terms of that agreement Mrs. Hart was to receive $200,000 on condition she did not return to motion pictures. She now asks that the contract be abrogated on the ground that it deprives her of a means of livelihood. J. A. Chitty for orange trees. 204 Bushe phone 621-322-4722 From the Plain Dealer Jan. 6, '25 ANYONE CAN GET FINE FURNITURE The days when fine overstuffed furniture was the possession exclusively of the well-to-do are over; remarked the representative of a factory, which makes nothing else, now exhibiting in one of Stroup-Barnes Furniture Co.'s windows. Beautiful mohairs can be purchased for around $30 a yard now that cost formerly $150 or more. Mohairs, including frizzle, velours including Italian Jacquards, Italian and Belgian tapestries and silk damasks are the principal materials used. The frames are made of ash and birch, or for the very fine pieces, solid mahogany and walnut. OUR DEMONSTRATION STUFFED SUITES MADE in Materials DURING THE COURSE OF Fancy Silk Pillow FREE with any Suite sold during Sale. BUYS AN OVERSTUFED SUITE WORTH $149.00. 3 PIECES—SPRING BACKS, LOOSE CUSHIONS, UPHOLSTERED IN GOOD QUALITY TAPESTRY. 75.00 $315.00 75.00 $315.00 BUYS Suite, extra large and ble; big fireside chair upholstered in good our. BUYS A 3 piece fine mohair Suite. Black moss edging; Webb bottom; one of our finest; high fire side chair included; upholstered in finest grade chase mohair NO SELECT FROM -- NO INTEREST P-BARNES COMPANY ANAHEIM, CALIF.