oc-plain-dealer 1925-03-30

UNITED THEATRE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY The KEOGH PLAYERS PRESENT "Hickville Elopement" A SCREAMING TWO ACT COMEDY WITH HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE AND ON THE SCREEN Laura La Plante IN A COMEDY THRILLER "THE DANGEROUS BLONDE" EDNA MARIAM in "POWDERED CHICKENS" PRICES: Adults 30c Children 10c SPECIAL All Ladles will be admitted Tuesday Night for 15 cents TONIGHT "NALVATION HUNTERS" The Marvel of the Age Comedy News AT UNITED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY TURF FANS WANT RACE RUN AGAIN SAN DIEGO, Cal., Mar. 28 While Mrs. Victor Vivadeau, Atherstone won the sixth ning of the Coffroth Handhere Sunday, George Wingfield, General Thatcher finished second and J. C. McGill's Spie and S. ran third, and the time 2:07 2:5 was fast considering sloppy condition of the tr Turf fans, as well as owners, clamoring for another race to decided on a fast track. Twelve top notchers f Starter Marchall Cassidy in mile and a quarter race, dee in a driving rain, but thre the best handicap horses in rica, Mrs. Payne Whitte, Cherry Pie; I. B. Humphrey, Little Chief, and T. P. M. Osprey, did not go to the first because of track ditions and the latter two account of injuries. The owners of these t horses want to put their st in a consolation race, aga the best that run Sunday, cluding Phusia, Sunspero, Ch Tree, Chilhowee, Spie and S. General Thatcher and the b ner of the Coffroth, Athersta The only stipulation is a track. The Jockey Club is th ing seriously of staging sucu classic within a couple of wk The race was worth $560 to Atherstone's owner, Mrs. for Vivideau, of New York. triumph was a complete upset, dope, for Chilhowee, Kent, sensation and a heavy favor was doped probable winner. After the start, it was a horse race. Jockey Wakeoff, almost unheard of rider, Atherstone quickly to the h and kept him there under GOVERNOR VETOES DORRIS MEASURE SACRAMENTO, Mar. 20—Gov. Richardson today sent word to the legislature that he had vetoed Assembly Bill No. 268, introduced by Assemblywoman Grace B. Dorris, of Bakersfield, relating to fines imposed in police and justice courts. The Governor season for vetoing the measure was that the bill "would afford more opportunity for criminals to upset the decisions of the courts." "Those interested in the enforcement of the forcement of the Wright law claim that this bill would hamper the efficiency of the inferior courts in dealing with the liquor traffic," the Governor said. Mrs. Dorris' measure provided that all jail sentences given in lieu of fines should be meted out at a rate of not less than two dollars a day, nor in any case exceed the jail sentence usually given for the offense. It was also announced today that the chief executive had vetoed a senate bill providing for increasing the insurance on state property at the San Francisco harbor. The governor held that the increase was unnecessary and that the protection of fire boats was adequate. A bill regarding the transferring of prisoners from county jails to hospitals was also vetoed by the governor on the ground that the law might be subjected to grave abuses. A bill regulating the salaries of Merced-co. employees was vetoed at the request of its outher who found it had been faultily prepared. Bills relating to salaries in Tuolomne, Colusa, San Luis Obispo, and Tehema counties were approved as was a measure increasing the salary of the probation officers in San Diego.co. The legislature was slow in getting down to work today, littering being done. GOOD CAST BACKS LAURA LA PLANTE A cost of players who have all been consistently successful in recent years, supports Laura La Plante in her second Universal starring vehicle, "The Dangerous Blonde," which will be seen at the United theatre commencing tomorrow. Robert F. Hill, who directed her first, "Excitement," guided the players in this new venture. Edward Hearn, leading man of "The Flirt" and many other Universal pictures, has the masculine lead. Arthur Hoyt of the shrewd eyes and pleasing technique, plays the heroine's father, Margaret Campbell, Dick Sutherland, Rolfe Sedan, Philo McCullough, Eve Southern, Frederick Cole and other players of note are in the cast. Hill directed the picture from Hugh Hoffman's adaptation of a story by Hulbert Footner, published in Argosy Magazine as "A New Girl in Town." The Story centers around the romantic adventures which befall a girl when she is called home from school by her father to "vamp" a few of his enemies. Blackmail plays a small part in the plot. BIG LAUGH SHOW AT UNITED TUESDAY The United Theatre will present the biggest laugh show of the season Tuesday and Wednesday. Keogh Players will make their first appearance here in a screaming two-act comedy, "Hickville Elopement." This is one of the best comedies presented by the spoken stage in a large while and the Keogh players are excellent comedians who will make you blues you have. The ladies will be laughed no matter how bad a case of especially favored tomorrow night when they will be admitted for half price, 15 cents. NEW TITLEHOLDERS STILLWATER, Okla., March 30—Oregon, Texas and Iowa grapplers are today counting themselves fortunate as the only state representatives who could keep track. The Jockey Club is the ing seriously of staging such classic within a couple of weeks. The race was worth $56 to Atherstone's owner, Mrs. Victor Vivideau, of New York. Triumph was a complete upset dope, for Chilhowee, Kent sensation and a heavy favor was doped probable winner. After the start, it was a horse race. Jockey Wakeoff almost unheard of rider, Atherstone quickly to the end and kept him there under hardest kind of riding to game America's best jockeys. Training Camp JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Blyn will finish second in the national League Pennant race; cording to a straw vote among New York Giants and Washington Senators. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Ruth's traveling circus was today for another game with Brooklyn Robins. The Yankon yesterday, 5 to 4. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — New York Giants and Washin Senators met here today in fifth game of the "Little We Series." A triple play marked Senators' defeat of the Toledo Hens at St. Augustine, 9 to 1. SHREVEPORT, La.—The cage White Sox were scheduled start on a three day invasion neighboring southern diamond night following a day of idleness. LOS ANGELES—Rain wore the final game of the schedule series off the Cub's training gram today. Maranville Grigsby remained here because injuries, while the squad moved for a couple of games with $ mento, and the other hand to ride journey to San Francisco today a week's series before sta back to St. Louis. LOS ANGELES—The burgh Pirates arrived here too open an exhibition series with Los Angeles Angels. EUSTIS, Fla.—Connie Mac his Athletics arrived here Winterhaven for a game with Baltimore Orioles this afternoon. MEET AT GLENDA Glendale will be the me place of the fall convention So. Calif., Press Ass'n, Bert head, journalism instructor Hi school, made known today A bill regulating the salaries of Merced-co. employees was vetoed at the request of its outher who found it had been faultily prepared. Bills relating to salaries in Tuolomne, Colusa, San Luis Obispo, and Tehema counties were approved as was a measure increasing the salary of the probation officers in San Diego.co. The legislature was slow in getting down to work today, little of importance being done during the morning sessions of the two houses. A measure amending the law regarding the weight of loaves of bread setting the weights at 16 and 24 ounces for small and large loaves was passed by the lower house today. INSPIRING TALK An inspiring talk was given today to Rotarians by Secretary V. D. Johnson of the Orange Co. on "Ideals of Rotary." A delegation of Santa Anans reminded the club of the opera "The Prince of Pilsen" to be given by Orange-co Choral Union. There was an excellent attendance, including many out-of-towners. The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in this paper. Fool high prices, 3 Wed., April 1st. Visit our rumnage sale. 243 N. Los Angeles-st. NEW TITLEHOLDERS STILLWATER, Okla., March 30.—Oregon, Texas and Iowa crapplers are today counting themselves fortunate as the only state representatives who could keep honors from Oklahoma mat men as titles went tumbling last night in the national amateur athletic union wrestling tournament here. Eight new titleholders emerged from the contests today, five of the Oklahomaans and three of them representing the Oklahoma Aggies. The team championship of the United States rests on the Aggies with three firsts for a total of 30 points. New national champions include: Kruse, Multnomah A. C., Portland, Ore., heavyweight. Second and third place will be decided today. Teams scoring after the championship round stood: Oklahoma Aggies, 30; Cushing, Okla., high, 10; Corneil College, Iowa, 10; Multnomah A. C., Portland, Ore., 10. On Sale April 1st something for everybody. Neckties to gas ranges, 248 N. Los Angeles-st. "The Goose Hangs High" ANNUAL SENIOR PLAY at High School Auditorium APRIL 2 and 3 Next Thursday and Friday ADMISSION 50c Reserved Seats on sale at Kemp Bros' Tuesday and after THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. RF FANS WANT RACE RUN AGAIN N DIEGO, Cal., Mar. 30—Mrs. Victor Vivadeau's stone won the sixth run of the Coffroth Handicap Sunday, George Wingfield's final Thatcher finished second, L. C. McGill's Spie and Span third, and the time of 2:5 was fast considering the day condition of the track, fans, as well as owners are daring for another race to be held on a fast track. The top notchers faced Marchall Cassidy in the and a quarter race, decided driving rain, but three of best handicap horses in Am. Mrs. Payne Whitney's Pie; I. B. Humphrey's Chief, and T. P. Mill's by, did not go to the post, first because of track conditions and the latter two on account of injuries. The owners of these three dogs want to put their steeds into consolation race, against best that ran Sunday, ing Phusla, Sunspere, Cherry Chilhowee, Spie and Span. The Thatcher and the win of the Coffroth, Atherstone, only stipulation is a fast race. The Jockey Club is think-eriously of staging such a race within a couple of weeks. The race was worth $56,246. Cherstone's owner, Mrs. Vicdividean, of New York. The Jockey was a complete upset of for Chilhowee, Kentucky Nation and a heavy favorite, adapted probable winner. After the start, it was a four race. Jockey Wakeoff, an unheard of rider, took Stone quickly to the front kept him there under the kind of riding out. KANE WILL SIGN GIBBONS TODAY NEW YORK, Mar. 30—One of the few boxing attractions in prospect for the outdoor season may be arranged here today. Eddie Kane, manager of Tom Gibbons, arrived from Chicago, and said he was going to sign Gibbons definitely for one match. "I have waited long enough for something to develop about a fight with Dempsey, and I feel sure that he is never going to fight again. We have several offers and I'm here to accept one or all of them," he said. Kane already has accepted tentatively an offer made by promotors of the milk fund for a Gibbons-Wills fight in the Yan. kce stadium in June, but this match may never develop. Wills apparently doesn't want to fight anyone but Dempsey, and he has waited so long that he may lose the opportunity for any kind of a profitable fight. It would be no surprise to hear today that Gibbons and Gene Tunney, American light heavyweight champion have signed articles to meet at the Polo grounds in an early season bout. It was reported that papers had been signed and that Gibbons was to get 30 per cent. of the receipts and that Twnney had accepted 20 per cent. UNCLE WILBUR FEELS OPTIMISTIC By WILBUR ROBINSON Manager of Brooklyn Robins With a good start and an even break in luck, we all feel that we have a chance to bring the National league pennant to Brooklyn. I feel the team is just as good as it was that year, and we were only a game and a half behind the New York Giants at the finish and we got away to a very late start. We have a punch in Wheat, Four-stocks dumped in large vol. NEW YORK, March 3 were subjected to an annotated selling drive in today's lowing a further seven May wheat which plus cents below its bottom $1.51 a bushel, touched previous break. This rule forcecled heavy liquids stockes over western wire account of traders in those margins were impaired. Selling from this so Training Camps BCKSONVILLE, Fla.—Brook- will finish second in the Nat- lle League Pennant race, ac- cing to a straw vote taken by New York Giants and the St. Augustine Senators. MINGHAM, Ala. — Babe's traveling circus was here for another game with the klyn Robins. The Yankees yesterday, 5 to 4. BCKSONVILLE, Fla. — The York Giants and Washington tors met here today in the game of the "Little World's ma." A triple play marked the tors' defeat of the Toledo Mud at St. Augustine, 9 to 1. REVEPORT, La. — The Chil- white Sox were scheduled to on a three day invasion of aborning southern diamonds to follow a day of forced mess. OS ANGELES—Rain washed final game of the scheduled game off the Cub's training pro- tion today. Maranville and baby remained here because of series, while the squad moved on a couple of games with Sacra- tote. The other hand to ride the哮 to San Francisco today for Week's series before starting to St. Louis. OS ANGELES—The Pitts- th Pirates arrived here today to an exhibition series with the Angeles Angels. USTIS, Fla.—Connie Mack and Athletics arrived here from interhaven for a game with theimore Orioles this afternoon. EET AT GLENDALE Glendale will be the meeting- ce of the fall convention of the Calif. Press Ass'n, Bert Steel- 1., journalism instructor at the school, made known today. most economical little sales is a Class Ad in this paper. SPORTING EVENTS LOS ANGELES — Pittsburgh Pirates, colorful National League baseball team, will begin serie- against Los Angeles and Vernon clubs here tomorrow. The Pirates will tackle Tigers first and Thursday will switch to Angles. After playing Los Ange- les again Friday, the Buccaneers meet Vernon Saturday and Sunday. There was no game here yesterday, wet grounds necessitating postponement of the scheduled Chicago-Los Angeles fill. The Cuba are splitting into two groups for a jaunt into northern territory, changing places with the Pirates, who have just com- pleted games in the north. Ace Hudkins, Nebraska light- weight, today began training for 10-round bout against Joe Beni- lamin at Vernon, April 7. Three outstanding bouts are on the fistic program for Los Angeles and vicinity this week. At Doyle's Vernon arena to morrow night Dode Bercot and Bobby Barrett, welterweight; fight a return match carded to go 10 rounds. Bercot was the winner in the first encounter, several weeks ago. Another return fight is that between Eddie Huffman and Jack Lee, at the Wilmington A. C., Wednesday night. Huffman, after receiving bouquets for his fight against Tony Fuente, took a biff on the chin from Lee when they clashed recently. He is trying to do a comeback in 10 rounds. Two fast lightweights, Pat Mills and Mush Callahan, top the American Legion card in Hollywood Friday night. They are down for 10 rounds. Athletes of the U.S. battle fleet, now at San Pedro, will engage in a huge track and field meet in Los Angeles Coliseum Wednesday. Some boxing and wrestling will be thrown in for good measure. Track and field championships of the battleship divisions will be decided and some spirited events between the scouting fleet, men from the Atlantic and the battle fleet athletes from the Pacific are expected. Jack Dempsey has consented to appear in an exhibition bout. NEW YORK—Coming from behind in the second half, the New Receipts and that Tvoney had accepted 20 per cent. BY WILBUR ROBINSON Manager of Brooklyn Robins With a good start and an even break in luck, we all feel that we have a chance to bring the National league pennant to Brooklyn. I feel the team is just as good as it was last year, and we were only a game and a half behind the New York Giants at the finish and we got away to a very late start. We have a punch in Wheat, Fournier and Brown, two of the greatest pitchers in Vance and Grimes, and a well balanced defense. If the pitcher delivers as they did last year, we stand as one of the real contenders for the pennant. The Giants are only team we fear. New York has a powerful club, but they will carry a mental hazard that will not handicap the Brooklyn players. The team that wins the pennant will have to get away to a fast start and keep a consistent pace and that's what we are hoping to do. FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS CHICAGO — Sammy Mandell, lightweight, went into training today for his fight with Joe Selloff, in Madison, Wis., next Friday. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eddie Anderson, Moline, Ill., bantam- weight, and Tim O'Dowd, Atlan- ta, meet in a ten round bout here tonight. ROAR OF “ROARING LION” STILLED OROVille, Mar. 30 — The roar of the "roaring Lion of Judah," otherwise Mrs. Edward Rhodes, was stilled today as she and her husband prepared to face trial on a charge of assault. The Rhodes, according to the complaint attacked Herman Scha-lows, fromer cultist, who was branded on the feet and shoul- ders with a white-hot iron during a weird religious ceremony after which he died. Mrs. Rhodes was "high priestess" and has admitted she wielded the iron while others prayed that the "cleansing by fire" might be thorough. Rhodes is expected to plead insanity, while his wife has not revealed what her stand will be. Should it be held that Scha-low died from the burns, the Rhodes will face a charge of manslaughter. MOVE FULLERTON TO PENNSYLVANIA NEW YORK, March 3 were subjected to annot- selling drive in today's low May wheat which plu- cents below its bottom $1.51 a bushel, touch- previous break. This re- cline forced heavy liqui stocks over western win account of traders in tha whose margins were imp- eiling from this so precipitous downward in progress on the stock which resulted in new five stocks throughout Abrupt drops took place Elec., Castiron Pipe, Am- and other high priced With the market break stop loss orders were confusion and the wha was acutely weak in hour. Indication of bet put in an appearance dealings, however, and generally above lows. GRAIN DROPS SH CHICAGO, March futures dropped shar- trading on the Chicago trade today. It finished in new lion on crop. May ing at 1.47, off 10% fiday's close. The spre is 13% for the day opened strong. No deflash action foeral wave or selling wa Figures posted indicat tremely light movement The coch trade was believe there is no urgu supplies and this coupe treme weakness in w oarse grain down. Oats fell into the gret trend. Provisions were low NEW YORK, March one cars oranges, five sold. Orange opened closed 15 to 25 cents h ages $3.55 to $6.72.H five boxes Gold Buckle Lemons steady on bo to 25c lower on choice $3.65 to $5.07. Weather: Rainy, 40. CHICAGO FRUIT A CHICAGO, March 3 best 15p up; other s $3.80 to $6.60; mediu $5.90. Lemons 40c up; be $5.50; medium $4 to EXCHANGE OPENED NEW YORK, March ing demand 4.77%; %; Lire 4.09%; Be Marks 23.80; Sweden MUSTIS, Fla.—Connie Mack and Athletics arrived here from Waterhaven for a game with theimore Orioles this afternoon. MEET AT GLENDALE Glendale will be the meeting-ge of the fall convention of the Calif., Press Ass'n, Bert Steel-ld, journalism instructor at the school, made known today. most economical little sales- is a Class Ad in this paper. ANDMOTHER, AT AGE OF 50, WILL ATTEMPT TO SWIM ENGLISH CHANNEL NEW YORK—Coming from behind in the second half, the New York Celtics, claimants of the world's professional basketball championship, defeated the Palace club, Washington, D.C., 34 to 28. PHILADELPHIA—The Oxford-Cambridge rowing race, which ended Saturday when the Oxford crew was Swamped, should have been rowed over, according to Joe Wright, Pennsylvania rowing coach. "It was no contest when one crew had a sheltered course program and a good time. We want waves," he said. CHICAGO—The National Inter-scholastic basketball tournament staged by the University of Chicago will get under way here tomorrow morning, with Miami, Fla., and Laramie, Wyc., playing the first game. CHICAGO—Wayne "Big" Munn, claimant to the heavyweight wrestling champion, has announced he will appear at the benefit mat show for storm victims to be held here April 6. Munn meets "Toots" Moxtd of Colorado, here tomorrow night. New York—Jonny Dundee, former world's featherweight champion, may have his suspenation lifted at the meeting of the New York Boxing Commission tomorrow. Dundee was set down when the French Boxing Federation complained he failed to fill a contract to fight Fred Bretonnel in Paris. New York—Harry Willis, negro heavyweight challenger, returned today from Hot Springs, where he spent the winter and may star training this week. He said he had not boxed for two months since his hands were operated on and that he would not put on the gloves until given permission by his doctor. The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in a Los Angeles Coliseum Wednesday. Some boxing and wrestling will be thrown in for good measure. Track and field championships of the battleship divisions will be decided and some spirited events between the scouting fleet men from the Atlantic and the battle fleet athletes from the Pacific are expected. Jack Dempsey has consented to appear in an exhibition bout. MOVE FULLERTON TO PENNSYLVANIA Fullerton will be advertised to the world as a Pennsylvania town in the next big picture of the Universal Film Co., it was announced today, when the Fullerton Santa Fe depot was made the scene of Uncle George's arrival in "Peacock Feathers", starring Jacqueline Logan and Cullen Landis. The Universal Co. brot special train of half dozen coaches or so, and a big company of actors. The play is being directed by Zvend Gade, noted European stage and screen director, assisted by William Crinley, manager and assistant director. Charles Stumar is cameraman. Prominent actors in the play besides the leading man and leading lady include Edwin Brady and Kate Price. The story was written by Temple Bailey and the see-vario by James C. Spearing. FOREIGN NEWS NUGGETS SOFIA—a police officer and anarchist were killed in free for all fight in streets when police broke up radical meeting here today. A bomb was thrown by another anarchist who escaped. LONDON — Preparations were being made today for funeral of Gen. Lord Rawlinson, commander in chief of British army in India who died last night following operation for appendicitis. PARIS.—A mob of students estimated at 5000 battled with police today in the Place De Medici in protest against the engagement of Georges Sellec to make a speech on international law. The scheduled lecture was postponed. J. A. Chitty fo. orange trees, 204 Bush; phone 911-M.-Adv. H. R. Wildman, Dentist, F. & M. Wilding, Fullerton Phone 352. Weather: Rainy, 40. CHICAGO FRUIT A CHICAGO, March 3 best 15e up; other s $3.80 to $6.60; medi $5.90. Lemons 40e up; be $5.50; medium $4 to $6. EXCHANGE OPENS NEW YORK, March 24.43, off 11; July 1 October 24.10. BANK CLEAR Los Angeles $2 Portland Seattle Tacoma San Diego San Francisco Oakland Berkley PRODUC SAN FRANCISCO, The poultry market w very little change in Local strawberries $1 to $1.50 per draw ears California appl $2; grapefruit 2; orn track: grapefruit 1; broken; oranges 3 broken. Beat garnet potato cents per lb. Imper tuce was weaker. Celerv 3; lettuce 9; totes 5; Oregon 1; Mexico tomatoes 6. O cery, 2 broken; 5 unbroken 19 broken; 12 unbroken 9 broken; 8 unbroken broken. PRODUC SAN FRANCISCO, Butter extras 46; nominal Eggs ext pullets 29½; under 27½. Cheese, California nominal; California fancy 25; Oregon Oregon young Ameri LIBERTY B NEW YORK, Ma 101.08; first 4½ s 14½ s 100.28; third fourth 4½ s 101.101 COAST CALIFORNIA Evenings 7 - 9 Only Two Days Left TO SEE THIS SCREAM OF THE SCREEN ON THE PROGRAM "The Three Yaps" A BIG COMEDY VAUDEVILLE ACT "The Golden Gift" A Story of the Orange from Bud to Market, taken in Orange Co. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Crossword Puzzle WED. AND THURS. VON STROHEIM'S "GREED" STOCKS DUMPED IN LARGE VOLUME NEW YORK, March 30—Stocks were subjected to another severe selling drive in today's session following a further severe drop in May wheat which plunged four cents below its bottom price of $1.51 a bushel, touched on the previous break. This renewed decline forced heavy liquidation of stocks over western wires for the account of traders in the grain pit whose margins were impaired. Selling from this source set a market downturn movement. AT THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE AUDIENCE CHEERS "CHARLEY'S AUNT." When they say "it's enough to make a eat laugh" they don't go quite far enough. "Charley's Aunt" with Syd Chaplin, which opened at the California yesterday and which will be shown for today and Tuesday, is more than enough to make a crab laugh—even those 'crabs' that never admit it was the picture which made them laugh. It was only that they were feeling good. Yes, we say this without any reservations whatsoever. "Charley's Aunt" is the funniest NEW YORK, March 30—Stocks were subjected to another severe selling drive in today's session following a further severe drop in May wheat which plunged four cents below its bottom price of $1.51 a bushel, touched on the previous break. This renewed decline forced heavy liquidation of stocks over western wires for the account of traders in the grain pit whose margins were impaired. Selling from this source set a precipitous downward movement in progress on the stock exchange which resulted in new lows in active stocks throughout the list. Abrupt drops took place in Gen. Elec., Castiron Pipe, American Can and other high priced industrials. With the market breaking badly stop loss orders were caught in the confusion and the whole market was acutely weak in the fourth hour. Indication of better support put in an appearance in the late dealings, however, and prices closed generally above the session's lows. GRAIN DROPS SHARPLY CHICAGO, March 30—Grain futures dropped sharply in late trading on the Chicago board of trade today. It finished in new low ground on the crop. May wheat led closing at 1.47, off 10% from Saturday's close. The spread in May was 13½ for the day. All grains opened strong. No definite action for the general wave of selling was advanced. Figures posted indicated an extremely light movement abroad. The cork trade was inclined to believe there is no urgent need of supplies and this coupled with extreme weakness in wheat sect oarse grain down. Oats fell into the general market trend. Provisions were lower. NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, March 30—Fifty-one cars oranges, five cars lemons sold. Orange opened steady but closed 15 to 25 cents lower. Averages $3.55 to $6.72. Highest price five boxes Gold Buckles $6.95. Lemons steady on best stock, 15 to 25 lower on choice. Averages $3.65 to $5.07. Weather: Rainy, temperature 40. CHICAGO FRUIT AUCTION CHICAGO, March 30—Oranges best 15¢ up; other steady; best $3.80 to $6.60; medium $3.40 to $5.90. Lemons 40¢ up; best $4.50 to $5.50; medium $4 to $4.40. EXCHANGE OPENED HIGHER NEW YORK, March 30—Sterling demand 4.77%; Francs 5.27%; Lire 4.09%; Belgium 5.12%; Marks 23.80; Sweden 26.93; Nor- LOIS MEREDITH WILL NOT TALK NEW YORK, Mar. 30—If reports are correct that Lois Meredith is the American woman who is going to sue Lieut. Col. Ian Dennistoun for breach of promise and defamation of character Lois isn't telling anyone. Since Saturday when the report spread through theatrical circles that she was the woman whom Dudley Field Malone represents in the suit he says he will file in London this week, Miss Meredith has denied herself to all callers. Friends indicate she is at her apartment, in seclusion. The suit will ask a large sum on behalf of his American client, alleging Dennistoun promised to marry her, that she has 100 letters to prove it; and that he later cast slurs upon her character. Dennistoun only last week lost to his former wife, Dorothy Dennistoun, a jury verdict in her sensational suit against him in which the names of prominent Britishers were dragged. PARIS, Mar. 30—Dudley Field Malone today refused to confirm or deny reports that his client, who is to sue Lieut. Col. Ian Dennistoun, is Lois Meredith, American actress. BUSINESS BETTER SAN FRANCISCO, March 30—The volume of trade in the Twelfth federal reserve district, comprising the states of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington, was slightly larger during February 1925 than in the same month a year ago; the report of John Perrin, federal reserve agent, revealed When they say "It's enough to make a cat laugh" they don't go quite far enough. Charley's Aunt' with Syd Chaplin, which opened at the California yesterday and which will be shown for today and Tuesday, is more than enough to make a crab laugh—even those crabs that never admit it was the picture which made them laugh, it was only that they were feeling good. Yes, we say this without any reservations whatsoever. "Charley's Aunt'" is the funniest motion picture we have ever seen. A clean, wholesome story whose great charm and appeal lie in the simplicity of its humor interpreted by a cast of comedians who have taught the spirit of the farce and have carried it through to an hilarious success. The farce was originally produced continuously and in almost every known language ever since. As a screen farce, however, it far surpasses the stage version partly because the screen permits greater latitude in settings, and largely because Sud Chaplin is by far the greatest comedy actor who ever assumed the title role. The simple story of a college boy who assumes the part of an elderly punk in order to help his chums with the girls they love, is told in the straight from the shoulder manner which is so delightful and refreshing. Without recourse to gage and by-plots the play attains a maximum of suspense and manages by some miracle to maintain the fullest share of comedy throughout every moment of the production. "The Three Yaps," the special attraction, is a big comedy vaudeville set that created gales of laughter. A Cross Word Puzzle and a late issue for the International News completes a wonderful program. "The Golden Gift," a story of the Orange from bud to market, which was taken here in Orange co., will be shown tonight and Tuesday. CITRUS INDUSTRY DEPICTED IN FILM Citrus growers who attended California Theater yesterday expecting to see "The Golden Gift," striking film depicting the citrus industry from bud to market, which was taken here in No. Orange co., won't feel so disappointed when they learn the reason why it could not be shown. It was on account of the glorious rain, which flooded a mountain stream so that the truck on which it was being transported could not get thru. The picture will be shown today and tomorrow. BURNED TO DEATH CHICAGO, March 30—One CHICAGO FRUIT AUCTION CHICAGO, March 30.—Oranges best 15c up; other steady; best $3.80 to $6.60; medium $3.40 to $5.90. Lemons 40c up; best $4.50 to $5.50; medium $4 to $4.40. EXCHANGE OPENED HIGHER NEW YORK, March 30.—Sterling demand 4.77%; Francs 5.27%; Lire 4.09½%; Belgium 5.12%; Marks 23.80; Sweden 26.93; Norway 15.74; Greece 1.58. COTTON OPENS LOWER NEW YORK, March 30. — May 24.43, off 11; July 14.75, off 6; October 24.10. BANK CLEARINGS Los Angeles ... $21,338,492.34 Portland ... 5,638,389 Seattle ... 5,659,287 Tacoma ... 2,075,000 San Diego ... 738,534 San Francisco ... 24,000,000 Oakland ... 2,514,700 Berkley ... 184,903 PRODUCE SAN FRANCISCO, March 30. — The poultry market was quiet with very little change in prices. Local strawberries ranged from $1 to $1.50 per drawer. Receipts ears California apples 2; lemons 2; grapefruit 2; oranges 9. On track: grapefruit 1, broken, 2, unbroken; oranges 3 broken, 8 unbroken. Best garnet potatoes sold at 9 cents per lb. Imperial valley lettuce was weaker. Receipts celerv 3; lettuce 9; Idaho potatoes 5; Oregon 1; Washington 2; Mexico tomatoes 6. On track: Celery, 2 broken; 5 unbroken; lettuce 19 broken, 12 unbroken; potatoes 9 broken, 8 unbroken; tomatoes 8 broken. PRODUCE SAN FRANCISCO, March 30. — Butter extras 46; prime firsts nominal. Eggs extras 33; extra pullets 29½; undesized pullets 27½. Cheese, California flats, fancy nominal; California young Americans fancy 25; Oregon triplets 24; Oregon young Americans 24½. LIBERTY BONDS NEW YORK, March 30. — 3½ s 101.08; first 4½ s 101.19; second 4½ s 100.28; third 4½ s 101.19; fourth 4½ s 101.19. BUSINESS BETTER SAN FRANCISCO, March 30. — The volume of trade in the Twelfth federal reserve district, comprising the states of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington, was slightly larger during February 1925, than in the same month a year ago, the report of John Perrin, federal reserve agent, revealed today. "Moderate reductions in industrial output have recently been reported," the report stated, "but distribution has continued in undiminished volume. Banks of the district have extended a greater amount of credit than ever before." Bank debit figures, one of the best single measures of the general business activity of the district, are the largest reported in any February. BURNED TO DEATH CHICAGO, March 30. — One man was burned to death and a score of other patients and nurses had narrow escapes from death today when fire swept the Chicago eye, ear and throat hospital. P. J. Regan, 45, victim of the flames, had undergone a serious operation and his head was still wrapped in bandages. Overlooked in excitement and sightless from his bandages, he vainly attempted to grope his way to safety. A Class Ad will bring you results. Members of Rescue Squad Ready To Enter Mine in West Virginia After Blast Which Entombed 34