oc-plain-dealer 1925-03-27

Growth of Anaheim Shown by Census Total for 1910 was 2,705 For year 1920 was 6,525 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 $2 Year in No. Orange Co. PRAIRIE FIRES RA HEAVY VOTE IN SCHOOL ELECTIONS Long Line Stands Before High School Poll This Afternoon Up to 2:30 p.m. today 573 votes had been cast at two of the Anaheim polling places in the hl school electios and 504 votes at NAME COMMISSION ON MUSCLE SHOALS WASHINGTON, March 27—The special commission to investigate the Muscle Shoals and draft recommendations for its disposal by the government, was announced today by President Coolidge: Former Representative John C. McKenzie of Illinois; former Senator Dial of South Carolina; Prof. Harry A. Curtis of Yale; William McClellan of New York, and Russell F. Bower of the Farm Bureau Federation. BUILD ROADS WITH TAX CORRIDOR SELECT JURY FOR GIRL SLAYER Because of Importance Case There Will Be Two Alternates SAN FRANCISCO, March 27 A jury was finally sworn in 2:20 this afternoon to try Dore Ellingson for murder of her m ELECTIONS Long Line Stands Before High School Poll This Afternoon Up to 2:30 p.m. today 573 votes had been cast at two of the Anaheim polling places in the Hi school elections and 504 votes at the two polls in the grammar school election. If this rate is maintained local electorate is likely to smash previos records for school voting. H. E. Carner and E. A. Sparkes existing members, are opposed by Dr. J. W. Harpster and E. C. Dutton for Hi School board, while H. L. Brisco and F. N. Gibbs are opponents for grammar school board. At Hi School poll line of voters was standing all afternoon. There 315 votes had been cast and at Central school 258 in the Hi School election, while 261 and 253 votes, respectively, had been cast at Citron and Broadway schools in grammar school election. City polls opened at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. Outside 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. are hours. GIRL HELD FOR KILLING 2 BABIES WOODMONT, Md., March 27—Elizabeth King, 18, was arrested today on charges of murdering two infants whose bodies were found hidden here last night. One body as a year old, and the other, about two weeks, police said. Under grueling examination, Miss King admitted to police that the babies had been born to her. In Rookville jail, young girl confessed she snothered a baby girl to death a few hours after it was born a year ago and that two weeks ago, then a baby boy was born to her, she also smothered and hid body. Two charges of murder were placed against her and she is held without bond. At first, unwed mother contended infants were born dead, but later broke down and sobbed out her story. "Yes, I smothered them both," she told John Garrett, states attorney. "I pressed the bed clothing over mouth and nose of eck and held them there until babies stopped breathing." The curiosity of small boy son of Mrs. Annie Gray, first cousin to Miss King, led to discovery of bodies. Detecting bad odor coming from King cottage, he started search which led him to attic. There he found body of one baby wrapped in old paper and rags. He took body home and sent back tax surplus? SACRAMENTO, March 27—With backers of three-cent gas tax bill apparently doubtful of ability to secure favorable vote on measure as result of yesterday's developments, a movement was reported under way in legislature today to have funds for state highway work coming biennium appropriated out of surplus in state treasury. Surplus funds which have piled up in treasury as a result of capitulation of railroads in fight against King tax bill, are variously estimated at from $25,000,000 to $26,000,000. Estimates of highway engineers and Governor Richardson's special road investigating committee call for $10,000,00 per year for new construction or total of appropriation of $20,000,000. While Gov. Richardson is said to be strongly opposed to using surplus monies for highway work sponsors of gas tax charge statement yesterday denouncing plans to budget highway commission was largely responsible for placing increased gasoline levy in doubtful column. The governor's attitude is also held by legislators to have caused Sen. Breed's "change of heart"; and his stand against budgeting road board. Reiterating claim he had bloc of 27 senators backing him in agreement not to support gas tax bill unless highway commission consents to budget, Sen. J. M. Inman declared today "if gasoline tax meets defeat it should be charged to Gov. Richardson who has refused to sanction accounting of commission's proposed expenditures." In introducing the amendment, Sen. Breed declared his measure was a result of "the spectacle of uncontrolled raising and lowering of prices and interfering with logi-timate legislation." Breed said: "Since the attack of the oil companies upon my proposed one cent increase on gasoline, I have been literally swamped with letters and telegrams from all over California and even from other countries." SLAYER Because of Importance in Case There Will Be Two Alternates SAN FRANCISCO, March 27—A jury was finally sworn in 2:20 this afternoon to try Dorre Ellingson for murder of her mier. It consists of nine men three women. The women are Dora R. Roche, Mrs Clara M., Wife The other nine are Wm. Bates, J.H. McCay, Martin Heen, Geo.W. Haestings, Geo. Clark, Paul E. Denville, Edga Goldsmith and Geo.F. Sand. The jury was sworn over oition of defense who again question that court had wrong permitting state to exercise emptyty challenges after jury been passed for cause by dgr. The defense interposed object to Mrs. White sitting on jury after interrogation by judge was permitted to continue. Judge Harold Louderback nounced that because of in tance of case two alternate jurist would be selected. Expecting it would require least day to secure alternates witnesses were excused until day when the trist proper will under way. Earl Ellingson, brother of oothy probably will be called state witness. Young Ellinson found body of mother and plans to establish fact of othru son. As court convened for after session, it was reported Distr. Matthew Brady had annov state would accept plea of sg degree murder. However, defense counsel nounced they would not permit to plead guilty to second murder. "This is not a case of murders any degree," Alexander Mech chief counsel, declared. Following recess at which othry collapsed completely counsel, after conference, anned their offers to district atta enter a plea of manslau still held good. "We are willing to enter plea in interest of human Jim district attorney will and court will permit us." Atty Alexander Mooslin. A sensational scene was en when limp form of girl wried into jury room. Her ear Earl Ellingson, failing to gtrance, pounded on door cry "You got to let me in to sister." As result of this include torney for defense will see mission from court this afte "Yes, I smothered them both," she told John Garrett, states attorney. "I pressed the bed clothing over mouth and nose of each and held them there until babies stopped breathing." The curiosity of small boy son of Mrs. Annie Gray, first cousin to Miss King, led to discovery of bodies. Detecting bad odor coming from King cottage, he started search which led him to attic. There he found body of one baby wrapped in old paper and rags. The boy took body home and showed it to brother, Edward Gray, who summoned police. Doctors said body was year old. As soon as Garrett was notified, he ordered police to make further investigation. Officers then found in attic body of two weeks' old boy. The young mother said she intended to bury babies but lost her nerve, and put grusome task off from time to time, leaving bodies in attic. Miss King gave police names of two men accused by her of being father of infants. Police began search for them. DECLARE DIVIDEND The regular quarterly dividend of 75 cents a share was declared yesterday by the directors of the Richfield Oil company, payable April 15, to stock of record April 6. The similar dividend of the United Oil company was declared at the same time. Most of the holders of the convertible bonds of the United have converted them into stock to obtain the dividend. Richfield was one of only four companies in the state to show a steady growth in sales during all four quarters of 1924. REPORT THREATS MOSCOW, March 27. — It was said by an official high in the Soviet councils today that the Stalin oil interests had asserted that the United States government would wrest northern Saghalien from the Japanese by force of arms if necessary. The Soviet courts a few days ago rescinded the oil concessions granted the Sinclair interests on the island of Saghalien. Drs. B. Franklin and Jennie A. Hadgley, Anaheim's leading Chiropractors, Dietitians and Tridging specialists, phone service 1128, day or night. In introducing the amendment, Sen. Breed declared his measure was a result of "the spectacle of uncontrolled raising and lowering of prices and interfering with legitimate legislation." Breed said: "Since the attack of the oil companies upon my proposed one cent increase on gasoline, I have been literally swamped with letters and telegrams from all over California and even from other states. I have arrived at the definite opinion that the oil industry should be declared a public utility and should be regulated by the railroad commission. We regulate railroads, gas companies and power companies—why should we not regulate the price of 'liquid power.' Gasoline is as much a necessity as electricity or any other form of power." "A committee hearing upon this constitutional amendment will be held the middle of next week." "Undoubtedly this amendment will be bitterly fought by the oil lobby as they have fought the gasoline tax bill, but that should not and will not deter us doing our plain duty as we see it." SACRAMENTO, March 27. — The bitter fight waged against three-cent gasoline tax by oil companies today resulted in Sen. Arthur H. Breed, sponsor of the increased gas levy, introducing a constitutional amendment in the senate which would declare the oil and gasoline companies public utilities, subject to regulation! The state railroad commission. ASKS FOR STAY WASHINGTON, March 27. — Billy Sunday, the evangelist, today asked Secretary of Labor Davis to permit Mrs. Hanna Chaplin, mother of Charlie Chaplin, screen actor, to remain in the United States another year for medical treatment. Davis informed Sunday he would give "careful consideration to the application of Mrs. Chaplin for an extension of her permit to remain in this country for treatment" and took occasion to throw the burden for her entry into this country upon the Wilson administration. On sale April 1st, used furniture and clothing, 243 N. Los Angeles est. "We are willing to enter plea in interest of human life district attorney will court will permit us, Atty. Alexander Moonlin. A sensational scene was eased when limp form of girl was ried into jury room. Her berry Elliott, failing to get trance, pounded on door cry. "You got to let me in to your sister." As result of this incident torney for defense will see mission from court this afternoon to have father of brother sit near her during court. If this is denied they will privilege at least of having and brother permitted to visitothy during court recess. FILM ADVERTISING ORANGE INDUSTRY "The Golden Gift," founded upon mythological of jealous Greek maiden, portrayed in entertainment fororia theater Sunday. M and Tuesday, in conjunction "Charley's Aunt." The picture shows orange ture from bud to market were filmed in groves near and In Placentia Mutual Growers houses. They are colors and show golden fruit at the tool of snow covered tins. The story of Greclan "Gift" is of maiden "Discore through waywardness dis Jupiter, king of gods, Jupiter a big party inviting all go except Discord. She became and for revenge threw gold pie into their midst, with reading "to fairest." The finally narrowed down to Minerva and Venus, and choice left to Paris, son and queen of Troy, who lion cosita as shepherd. Juno him a precious gift if he choose her; Minerva, a k and Venus, most beautiful for wife. He finals select us as recipient of golden after troublesome times. Helen of Troy for his bride. H. R. Wildman Dentist Building, Pallerton. LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM Anaheim, Californja, Friday, March 27, 1925 UNSETTED WARM LS RAVAGE MIDDLE W LECT JURY FOR GIRL SLAYER house of Importance of case There Will Be Two Alternates FRANCISCO, March 27.—by was finally sworn in at this afternoon to try Dorothy son for murder of her mother FIND CAR NEARBY Chevrolet of C. M. Smith, Yorba Linda, stolen few nights ago, was found by local police within few blocks, it is reported. Miss Leona Wright, 742 N. Clementine-st., reported to police she had lost "bike." The wheel was found by Officer L. O. Whalen. Fred Gilbert reported that "bike" had been stolen. Henry Hansen, 710 W. Center-st., told police coat had been stolen from Chartres and Holena-esta, where he has been working. SEN. WHEELER INDICTED TODAY DENNISTOUN NOW FACES BALM SUIT Unexpected Aftermath of London Suit Heard in Paris Today PARIS, March 27.—An unexpected aftermath and dramatic echo of Dennistoun suit in London was heard in Paris today when Dudley Field Malone, American LIGHT SPRINKLE Yesterday's sprinkle, promised to become a real didn't do so. Only .03 of fell here, making 4.58 season, according to the Orange & Lemon association. Pomona, Venice and San laca were reported this month have received .20 of an even that amount was vehement the exception. The rain hooded at least to wash off the STATE BOOK ELECTIO PLANNE HOUSE OF Importance of Use There Will Be Two Alternates PRANCISCO, March 27.—My was finally sworn in at this afternoon to try Dorothy son for murder of her mother consists of nine men and women. The women are Mrs. R. Roche, Mrs. Alice E. and Mrs. Clara M., White, other nine are Wm. E. J. H. McCay, Martin Hencke, W. Hastings, Geo. H. Paul E. Denville, Edgar F. Smith and Geo. F. Sand. Jury was sworn over object of defense who again raised that court had erred in letting state to exercise perjury challenges after jury had passed for cause by defense, defense interposed objection, White sitting on jury, but interrogation by judge permitted to continue. Edge Harold Louderback agreed that because of import of case two alternate jurors will be selected. Expecting it would require at day to secure alternates, all cases were excused until Monroe the trial proper will get way. Erli Ellington, brother of Dorothy probably will be called as witness. Young Ellington body of mother and state to establish fact of deathason. Court convened for afternoon, it was reported Dist. Attyhew Brady had announced would accept plea of second degree murder. However, defense counsel answered they would not permit girl lead guilty to second degree derail. This is not a case of murder in degree," Alexander Mooslin, counsel declared, following recess at which Dorothy collapsed completely. Hersel, after conference, announces offers to district attorney enter a plea of manslaughter held good. We are willing to enter such a in interest of humanity any district attorney will agree court will permit us," said Alexander Mooslin. Sensational scene enacted in limp form of girl was car into jury room. Her brother Ellington, failing to gain encease, pounded on door crying: "You got to let me in to my kid dar." A result of this incident, attorneys for defense will seek permission from court this afternoon. SEN. WHEELER INDICTED TODAY WASHINGTON, March 27—Sen. Burton K. Wheeler, Dem., Mont., candidate for vice-president on La Follette ticket last fall, was indicted today by federal grand jury on charges he used influence as senator in appearing before department of interior as paid attorney for Montana clients. Indicted with Wheeler were Erwin Booth, former solicitor of interior department, and Gordon Campbell, Montana oil prospector whom Wheeler is accused of representing. The formal charge is conspiracy to obtain illegal use and possession of public lands in Montana for purpose of prospecting for oil and gas. The new indictment covers 20 typewritten pages and charger that continuously from April 1, 1920 to Jan. 1, 1924, Sen. Wheeler and associates entered into conspiracy in Dist. of Col., "to defraud the U.S. of use and possession" of 10,000 acres of land in Toole-co, Mont., which lands were subject to permits to prospect for oil and gas. The scheme of alleged conspiracy as related in indictment provided Campbell was to procure various people to apply for permits to prospect for oil and gas on these lands, with prior agreement with Campbell to effect they were to act solely for him and without making disclosure he was behind it. The permits were to have been signed in blank and assignments delivered to Campbell, who was hold them for benefit of alleged conspirators. The names of assigneees, indictment charged, were to be entered soley for benefit of and under direction of Campbell. Then it went on, accused," were deceitfully and fraudulently and without disclosing existence of the agreement and of the true character of the applicants to present such assignments to the department of the interior and secure permits for the use of said conspirators." Thru the alleged methods, it is charged the accused were able to house wawen over object of defense who again raised that court had erred in letting state to exercise perjury challenges after jury had passed for cause by defense, defense interposed objection, White sitting on jury, but interrogation by judge permitted to continue. Edge Harold Louderback agreed that because of importance of case two alternate jurors will be selected. Expecting it would require at day to secure alternates, all cases were excused until Monroe the trial proper will get way. Erli Ellington, brother of Dorothy probably will be called as witness. Young Ellington body of mother and state to establish fact of deathason. Court convened for afternoon, it was reported Dist. Attyhew Brady had announced would accept plea of second degree murder. However, defense counsel announced they would not permit girl lead guilty to second degree derail. This is not a case of murder in degree," Alexander Mooslin, counsel declared, following recess at which Dorothy collapsed completely. HerSEL, after conference, announces offers to district attorney enter a plea of manslaughter held good. We are willing to enter such a in interest of humanity any district attorney will agree court will permit us," said Alexander Mooslin. Sensational scene enacted in limp form of girl was car into jury room. Her brother Ellington, failing to gain encease, pounded on door crying: "You got to let me in to my kid dar." A result of this incident, attorneys for defense will seek permission from court this afternoon. SEN. WHEELER INDICTED TODAY WASHINGTON, March 27—Sen. Burton K. Wheeler, Dem., Mont., candidate for vice-president on La Follette ticket last fall, was indicted today by federal grand jury on charges he used influence as senator in appearing before department of interior as paid attorney for Montana clients. Indicted with Wheeler were Erwin Booth, former solicitor of interior department, and Gordon Campbell, Montana oil prospector whom Wheeler is accused of representing. The formal charge is conspiracy to obtain illegal use and possession of public lands in Montana for purpose of prospecting for oil and gas. The new indictment covers 20 typewritten pages and charger that continuously from April 1, 1920 to Jan. 1, 1924, Sen. Wheeler and associates entered into conspiracy in Dist. of Col., "to defraud the U.S. of use and possession" of 10,000 acres of land in Toole-co, Mont., which lands were subject to permits to prospect for oil and gas. The scheme of alleged conspiracy as related in indictment provided Campbell was to procure various people to apply for permits to prospect for oil and gas on these lands, with prior agreement with Campbell to effect they were to act solely for him and without making disclosure he was behind it. The permits were to have been signed in blank and assignments delivered to Campbell, who was hold them for benefit of alleged conspirators. The names of assigneees, indictment charged, were to be entered solely for benefit of and under direction of Campbell. Then it went on, accused," were deceitfully and fraudulently and without disclosing existence of the agreement and of the true character of the applicants to present such assignments to the department of the interior and secure permits for the use of said conspirators." Thru the alleged methods, it is charged the accused were able to house wawen over object of defense who again raised that court had erred in letting state to exercise perjury challenges after jury had passed for cause by defense, defense interposed objection, White sitting on jury, but interrogation by judge permitted to continue. Edge Harold Louderback agreed that because of importance of case two alternate jurors will be selected. Expecting it would require at day to secure alternates, all cases were excused until Monroe the trial proper will get way. Erli Ellington, brother of Dorothy probably will be called as witness. Young Ellington body of mother and state to establish fact of deathason. Court convened for afternoon, it was reported Dist. Attyhew Brady had announced would accept plea of second degree derail. However, defense counsel announced they would not permit girl lead guilty to second degree derail. This is not a case of murder in degree," Alexander Mooslin, counsel declared, following recess at which Dorothy collapsed completely. HerSEL, after conference, announces offers to district attorney enter a plea of manslaughter held good. We are willing to enter such a in interest of humanity any district attorney will agree court will permit us," said Alexander Mooslin. Sensational scene enacted in limp form of girl was car into jury room. Her brother Ellington, failing to gain encease, pounded on door crying: "You got to let me in to my kid dar." We are willing to enter such a district attorney will agree court will permit us," said Alexander Moonlin, sensational scene was enacted in limp form of girl was car into jury room. Her brother, Ellington, failing to gain ence, pounded on door crying: "You got to let me in my kid." A result of this incident, attorney for defense will seek permission from court this afternoon to have father of girl near her during court. This is denied they will seek college at least of having father brother permitted to visit Dorsey during court recuse. The Golden Gift," picture lined upon mythological story of jealous Greek malden, will be trapped in entertainment at California theater Sunday. Monday and Tuesday, in conjunction with Harley's Aunt." The picture shows orange cult from bud to market. Scenes were filmed in groves near Olive Grove in Placentia Mutual Orange houses. They are all in orchards and show golden fruit rained the roof of snow covered mounains. The story of Grecian "Golden Gilt" is of malden "Discord," who touch waywardness displeasedopter, king of gods. Jupiter gave big party inviting all goddesses Discord. She became angry for revenge throw golden apples into their midst, with card reading "to fatest." The choice really narrowed down to Juno,俞莆 and Venus, and final voice left to Paris, son of king and queen of Troy, who lived臻ito as shepherd. Juno offered him a precious gift if he would choose her; Minerva, a kingdom and Venus, most beautiful woman wife. He finally selected Venus as recipient of golden gift, and later troublesome times, gained len of Troy for his bride. R. Wildman Dentist. P. & M. Building. Fulterton. Phone 582. J. A. Chitty for orange trees. Phone 671-M—Adv. Job marcelling 50c. Miss Mike. 506 W. Center, or phone The names of assignees, indictment charged, were to be entered solely for benefit of and under direction of Campbell. Then, it went on, accused were deceitfully and fraudulently without disclosing existence of the agreement and of the true character of the applicants to present such assignments to the department of the interior and secure permits for use of said conspirators." Thru the alleged methods, it is charged, the accused were able to sure possession 9,000 more acres than either or all of them would be entitled to under the law. To secure permits from the department of the intror it is charged, Sen. Wheeler after his election, was to use his influence as a senator upon the department. Booth, while solicitor of the department and afterward special assistant to the attorney general, was to use his influence without disclosing his personal interest in the matter, it is charged. To insure the success of the alleged conspiracy the indictment set forth, the accused were to promise and offer French M. Goodwin, then assistant secretary of the interior department an interest in the lands covered by the agreement to influence his action in approving the permits. Twenty-four alleged overt acts were set forth in the indictment. Under federal statutes it is unlawful for a member of congress to practice before governmental departments. Wheeler has maintained that he held conferences in the interior department regards Campbell's oil permits but did this before he took office as a senator. He was representing Campbell as an attorney for a $10,000 fee he said. After Wheeler's Montana indictment special senate committees headed by Sen. Borah, Ida., investigated his case and in a report completely exonerated Wheeler from all charges of selling official influence. The report, attacking the department of justice and charging a "frame up" was adopted by the senate by an overwhelming vote. J. A. Chitty for orange trees. Phone 671-M—Adv. Job marcelling 50c. Miss Mike. 506 W. Center, or phone The resolution was introduced asking/the organization to go on record in favor of county supervisors purchasing land at more central location for new park fair grounds. The resolution referred to meeting of "representative men" from all parts of count held in Anaheim March 13, of which George Reid, secretary of Anaheim C. of C., was chairman.The supervincers are now considering 160 acres south of Santa Ana.The resolution endorses 223-acre Ford ranch. 1 - 2 miles east of Garden Grove, and about two miles from Orange, lying almost directly south of Anaheim.No action can be taken until meeting of associated chambers at Yorba Linda next month. CHILD INJURED Helen Beliefeldt, three of Buena Park, was injured yesterday about 2:15 p.m. when she was riding owned by Martin Belieffeldt, collided with Ford coupe owned by E. W. Brownfield of Fullerton at N. Lemon-st., and state highway.Ford coupe is alleged to have disrearded boulevard stop.C.A. Smith of San Diego was hurt.W.E. De Busk and G.Tarnes both of Hundredton Beach, were brot to Anaheim yesterday suffering from minor injuries in accidents there.De Busk received strained back by lifting gas tran and Tarnes contusion of chest from fall.Neither were hurt seriously. BOOST TERM FOR DOPE TRAFFICKERS SACRAMENTO; March 27—The first measure in the anti-narcotic program to secure the approval of both houses of the legislature was before Governor Richardson today.The bill increases the penalties for convicted traffickers in dope,jumping the maximum jail sentence for the first offense from one year to six.A for second offense,the maximum sentence is increased from five years in prison to ten. On Sale April has something for everybody.Newties do not range.248 N.Los Angeles.st. Dr. Clara Rakehouse; Osteopath.Colonial.149 N.Los Angeles.st. HANSON MINUS H.Hanson, contract Center-st., today was containing glasses,twice and some papers.Hing yesterday in Helena and Chartreuse somebody carried off.The person who took naked to do contents and sent it for 710.No questions will beSON is greatly discouraged. COUNTY aler IN ANAHEIM Progress of Anaheim as Told by Building Year Permits Total 1923 825 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,860 1919 174 464,500 Unsettled weather this afternoon warmer tonight and Saturday 27th YEAR—No. 161 LE WEST STATES LIGHT SPRINKLE Yesterday's sprinkle, which promised to become a real storm didn't do so. Only .03 of an inch fell here, making 4.58 for the season, according to the Anghelm Orange & Lemon association. Pomona, Venice and Santa Monica were reported this morning to have received .20 of an inch, but even that amount was very much the exception. The rain here helped at least to wash off the trees. McLEOD WILL LIVE UNIONTOWN, Pa., March 27.—Rep. Clarence J. McLeon, 29, of Detroit, "baby of the house," is expected to recover. It was said at the hospital here today where the congressman was taken following the crash of the airplane in which he was riding from Selfridge field, Michigan, to Washington. McLeod suffered two broken ribs, a fractured collar bone and possible internal injuries. MANY DRIVEN FROM HOMES BY FLAMES 4 Dead in Unprecedented Ravage of Farm Lands In Four States SIOUX CITY, Ia., March 27.—Unconfirmed reports were received here today that a school teacher and two children were burned to SACRAMENTO, March 27.—Decision to present bond issue at next election for purpose of constructing new buildings for U. of C. both at Berkeley and Beverly Hills, for state building at Los Angeles and completion of capitol buildings at Sacramento, was reached at conference in governor's office today between Gov. Richardson, Robt. G., Sproul, comptroller of U. of C.; Sen. Arthur H. Breed and Sen. Chas. W. Lyon. The proposed bond issue will total $8,500,000, according to Sprout divided as follows: Southern branch of U. of C. $2,000,000. New buildings at U. of C. Berkeley, $2,000,000. Completion of capitol annex buildings at Sacramento, $1,250,000. Construction of state building at Los Angeles, $1,250,000. PRINCE STARTS TOUR TOMORROW LONDON, March 27.—H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, busied himself with shopping and blinding farewell to friends today in untilation of his 20,000 mile cruise aboard the warship Repulse, starting tomorrow. The tour will include West Africa, South Africa, St. Helena and South America with a possible visit to the United States before returning home. His departure will leave only Prince Henry and Prince George at home, as King George and Queen Mary are cruising in the Mediterranean. Prince George sails for France next week. The Repulse has been specifically fitted for the trip. Squash courts have been installed to give the prince his regular exercise due the long days at sea. The prince is due at Capee Town April 30. He will spend nearly three months in South Africa and Southern waters, sailing for Buena Aire July 22. 3 LOCAL TROOPS MURPHYSBORO, Illa., March 27.—Nature thrust again into storm desolate city of Murphysboro today, claiming one life and inflicting additional property loss of thousands of dollars when terrific electrical and rain storm engulfed the stricken city. Granville Whitelay, 60, negro was killed by bolt of lightning that struck one of hundreds of refugee tents. NEED MORE WATER AT COUNTY PARK In disclosing today that Orange-co park is without water supply sufficient for successful operation, Supervisor Leon Whitseil of Villa Park issued statement putting himself on record as favoring making water development Orange-co foremost project. "The water a reservoir supplying Orange-co park." Whitseil stated, "is so low there is virtually no supply. Unless illmatic conditions change appreciably, we cannot depend on this source for supplying park this summer." "Workmen are testing wells nearby and we also are seeking locations for new wells." "Rest room facilities at park have been done away with, tho we will erect temporary buildings at isolated portions." The situation at park is only criterion of conditions that later may obtain in other portions of county in late summer. Whitseil raid he believes. "Commerce, horticulture, business and every activity in Orange-co hinges on sufficient supply of water." Whitseil added, "and I believe it is only reasonable and it certainly is urgent that water development be given place at top of list of county endeavors." "The time has come when we are face to face with problem of developing supply big enough for all time. We must go into mountains and locate water sources, or else we will take back seat." Whitseil intimated that a next meeting of supervisors the matter would be gone into thoroughly. 4 Dead in Unprecedented Ravage of Farm Lands In Four States SIOUX CITY, Ia., March 27.—Unconfirmed reports were served here today that a scher teacher and two children were burned to death near Crookston, Neb., in prairie fire that has been sweeping that district. This brings prairie fire death toll to seven in two days, as four persons were reported to have perished in South Dakota fires. NORFOLK, Neb., March 27.—Subsiding of terrific winds which threatened towns in path of prairie fires in northern Nebraska and South Dakota with destruction last night, brought relief to firewave territory today. The flames, speed by wind of 65 to 75 miles an hour velocity, devastated over 100,000 acres of prairie in Nebraska and Dakotas, according to reports here. Four separate fires are reported in territory: Three were in So. Dakota. One started in Coronado co., near N. Dakota border; another burned through Rosebud Indian territory, and third meandered Gregory S. D., with destruction yesterday afternoon but was extinguished after an hour's fighting. The Nebraska fire burned prairies near Cody, Neb. The rumor that two Indians were burned to death in Rosebud reservation was unconfirmed today and was not given general credence. No towns are in path of flames today and it is expected that the dying down of the wind will make it possible to bring them undez control by tonight or tomorrow. FOUR KNOWN KILLED OMAHA, Neb., March 27.—Four persons are known to have been killed in prairie fires which today were sweeping prairies of Nebraska, Oklahoma and the Dakota, driving hundreds of settlers from homes and menacing entire communities. Scores of farm houses lie in ruins today and much livestock has been destroyed, according to reports. The fatalities were reported from Valentine, Neb. In Oklahoma, flames were said to be raging thru McCurtain and Pushmahua-co., in southwestern part of state. The state game preserve was being swept by fire and hundreds of wild animals were fleeing before blaze, reports stated. The fire in Dakotas was being driven by high wind which spod if thru the tall prairie grass 60 miles an hour. 3 LOCAL TROOPS IN SCOUT MEET Anaheim will be represented tomorrow afternoon at big field day celebration of Boy Scouts of Orange co., in city park by troops one, three and four. Troop 1 is under leadership of John E. McKim, troop 3 under Leo J. Sheridan and troop 4 under Cortney Clark. Boy Scouts from all parts of county are expected to compete in events which follow parade at 1:30. The parade is to be led by Marcus Andrade, patrolman, on horseback and line of March is from city park south on Clementine to Center, east on Center to Philadelphia, south on Philadelphia to Broadway, went on Broadway to Clementine, and thence north to park. MARTIN AUCTION EXPANDS RAPIDLY Jack Martin, Irish auctioneer, has found business increasing so rapidly he has had to rent more space. He has taken over the Fair Store at 203 Chestnut-st., around the corner from his place at 151 S. Lemon-st., and will occupy it as soon as stock of groceries of Dr. MacParlane has been sold. Both places will be used here after for auction business. HANSON MINUS COAT H. Hanson, contractor, 710 W. Center-st., today was minus coat containing glasses, two bank books and some papers. He was working yesterday in Weber-apts, at Helena and Chartres-ats., when somebody carried off garment. The person who took the coat is made to do contourism in package and suntizer 710 W.; Center-st. No questions will be asked. Hanson is greatly inconvenienced by loss. ATTEND PRESS MEET While Instructor Bert Steelhead couldn't attend today's convention at San Bernardino so Calif. Hi School Press Ass'n, some students went. Steelhead has a double sty and is at home for a few days. Bill Harvey and Gregteen Holland are expected to turn out an unusually good Green Lemon edition of Anoranco. This issue appears April 1. The band has been excused from all classes section including assembly in order to practice, and is expected to show the other schools what band music is at coming contest. Hi Y boys are looking eagerly forward to arrival on April 1 of new secretary, John H. Rudd of Des Moines. PIONEER PLACENTIA WOMAN PASSES ON Susan Evelyn Jones, 68, died yesterday at home of daughter Mrs. H. O. Easton, Placentia. Funeral is at 2 p.m. tomorrow from McAulay-Sutters parlor. Pullerton, Rev. Walter Thornton, or First Christian Church, officiating; interment in Loma Vista. Decedent had been a resident of So. Cal. about 50 years. ANOTHER TRAFFIC OFFICER ADDED C. B. Nichols, chief of police, announced today E. C. Sawyer would be added to motorcycle force, which consists of J. C. Looney for next two weeks. Nichols said addition might be permanent. Sawyer, he said, will serve as night man. Nichols says there is average of accident daily at intersection and something must be done to bring down casualties. J. A. Chilty for orange trees, 204 Hudson phone 671-M.-Adry. SHIFT IN WIND SAVES TOWN OKLAHOMA CITY, March 27. Telephone reports from lumber company officials at Broken Bow at 9:30 a.m. today said wind had shifted and danger to town from prairie fires had passed. No loss of life has been reported. The fires are believed, according to reports, to be under control. No loss of life has been reported. The fires are believed, according to reports, to be under control. Ten thousand men and boys were fighting desperately this morning to check great forest fire which during the night had reached within ten miles of Broken Bow sawmill village in center of Kismich mountainains, according to reports received here today. More than 500,000 acres of timber land, corrals and small ranches have been denuded. No fire in this state ever covered half the area before. 51 MINERS KILLED PARIS, March 27. — Fifty-one miners dead and 58 probably injured tataly was the latest report today on the mine accident in Alsace. The men were coming to the surface in an ore lift when it dropped 450 feet. Pool high prices, N Week April 1st. Visit our rumbling sale. 243 N. Los Angeles-pa