oc-plain-dealer 1925-04-21

Growth of Anaheim Shown by Census Total for 1910 was 2,368 For year 1920 was 5,825 Today Estimated at 12,000 Mail your Plain Dealer to eastern friends. It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $3 Year in No. Orange-co. REPORT SIXTY I PLACE STEEL VAULTS IN NEW BANK Installation of Office Fixtures Due To Begin Thursday Tragedy today Near That of Titanic NEW YORK, April 21—The steamer Ralfuku Maru sank little more than 200 miles from the scene of the Titanic disaster, the 13th anniversary of which was just one week ago today. The latitude was almost identical in both cases. The Titanic went down at 41:46 north and the Japanese steamer 41:43 north. SAYS RUSSIA CAUSE OF OUTRAGES 7 COUNTRIES ENTER RACING FOR POLE Greeley Predicts U. Aviators Will Find Land in Arctic Copyright 1925 by United WASHINGTON, April 21 American aviators with the Millian expedition this summer probably will find the land seek in the ice polar wastes, they will have hot competitions. Installation of Office Fixtures Due To Begin Thursday With the installing of the steel vaults on the main floor nearly completed, and placing of office fixtures due to begin on Thursday, the serious work of equipping the new quarters of the First National Bank in the new American National Bank building is well under way. J. V. Sweeter, of the Sweetser-Baldwin Safe Co., was in town today, consulting with officials of the First National. He announced that the bank would be ready at the close of May. The most striking features of the equipment are the two vaults of chrome and bessemer steel, one of which will be used for safety deposit boxes and the other for commercial purposes. These huge containers have steel doors six inches thick, while the concrete vault chambers themselves have walls two feet thick. Of the six inches of steel, one inch is hardened steel, two inches drill-proof and three inches torch-proof. The doors weight approximately five and one half tons each, and the fool had to be re-inforced the entire distance to enable them to be brought in. The floor beneath them of course, also was re-inforced. If the doors are not locked, the burglar alarm system automatically begins to operate at a set time. Much larger than the existing vaults of the First National and American National, they comprise only two of four eventual chambers. The third has already been constructed in the basement and it is twice the size of the others. It will house the bank's records. In addition to it, a much larger vault eventually will be built. Downstairs also the bond department will be located. Benjamin announced that the new trust department will be located on the messanine floor, at the rear of the main banking robin. Showing the growth of the bank, Benjamin pointed out that in 1917 only six persons were employed in the two allied institutions, and only two cages used, whereas now there are 30 employees. URGES INQUIRY OF FLUCTUATIONS SALEM, ORE. April 21—Gov. SAYS RUSSIA CAUSE OF OUTRAGES (Simultaneously with a warning by the Conservative press of England that Russia is responsible for the recent Bulgarian outrages, Premier Zankoff of that troubled nation, has given the United Press an exclusive statement in which he makes similar charges. Zankoff, in response to a request from United Press, outlined the situation in Bulgaria and blamed the third internationale and the Soviet government for an "inhuman conspiracy" in the Balkans." By ALEXANDER ZANKOFF Premier of Bulgaria (Copyright 1925 by United Press Associations) SOFIA, April 21—I beg to bring to your knowledge the following facts. The recent abominable outrage at the Svetl Kral cathedral which killed 200 and wounded 400 prominent Bulgarian citizens, is the result of an inhumal conspiracy against Bulgaria conceived a long time ago and whose object is self evident. After unsuccessful attempts to make western and central Europe Bolshevik, the third internationale and the Russian government directed all their efforts towards Bulgaria, which they wish to use as a base for their further destructive activity. In carrying out their diabolic plans they count upon communists, some radical agrarians in Bulgaria, and together with Bulgarian communist agrarian immigrants in some foreign countries, they form the "united front," which properly should be called the "front of destruction." The instiators of unrest have spent and continue to spend large sums of money, amounting to several millions for the purposes of illegal propaganda in Bulgaria, hoping that our small country, exhausted by wars, disarmed and wronged, will be an easy prey. The foregoing facts are corroborated by many documents seized by authorities and by con- Greeley Predicts U. Aviators Will Find Land in Arctic Copyright 1925 by United Press WASHINGTON. April 21 American aviators with the Milian expedition this summer probably will find the land seek in the ice polar wastes, they will have hot competitors Major General A. W. Greeley tired, leader and one of twovivors of the ill-fated Greely pedition of the early 80's, dicted in an interview withUnited Press here today. No less than seven expeditions are preparing for the contest calling the bitter races for pole before 1908. Greeley he had been informed. Theythe American, Russian, FrenchEnglish, Norwegian and twovate ventures. "Amundsen, the Norwegianhas only 700 miles to fly toto the pole from Spitzerand he should make it. He told me he is going to geta to an early start, probablyin a month," the old expedition said. Hale and hearty at 82,nearly a century after he andcomrade were rescued frombleak shore of Lady Frankbay in 1881. Greeley is taethe keenest interest in therican plans and he hopeswill win. The stakes, he is convinceapolar continent "some north of 82." He bases his lieon observations hewhen he was up there. SEES PEACE FOR U. S. AND JAPAN NEW YORK, April 21—And the United States are desireto lie at peace for all time,"eo Matsudaira, Japanese ambassador,said last night. "War between the two countriesis a matter of physical imposity," he told his hearers at anerof the federal councilchurches, after predicting no nation would arise in the fiftich could not be adjustedordinary diplomacy. PRIVATE AFFAIRS MUST BE HONOREWASHINGTON, April 21—way to keep the governmentinterfering too much in privalfairs, in the opinion of presCoolidge, is to have the priva Showing the growth of the bank, Benjamin pointed out that in 1917 only six persons were employed in the two allied institutions, and only two cages used, whereas now there are 30 employees. URGES INQUIRY OF FLUCTUATIONS SALEM, ORE., April 21.—Governor Pierce of Oregon today wired President Coolidge urging an investigation into the recent price fluctuations on the Chicago Board of Trade. "Oregon demands immediate and thorough investigation of the Chicago Board of Trade methods in recent manipulation of grain prices," the telegram read. "Unquestionably the market has been controlled and millions taken from innocent citizens by unprincipled speculators. During the last war our government prevented such speculation. Why not prevent it now." FUGITIVES SLIP THRU MANHUNTERS SACREMENTO, April 21.—The manhunt for Joe Tanko and Floyd Hall, escaped convicts, who are suspected of having killed H. J. Litzberg of Sacramento, was still on in the vicinity of Merritt Island today. The two fugitives slipped through the posse last night after having been trapped in a barn near Clarksburg. Definite evidence that the two fugitives sought have been in this section has been obtained from a number of sources. Pictures of the men, shown to numerous residents, have been identified. Merritt Island has been guarded since Saturday and members of the posse believe the men have not had a chance to entirely escape from the net they have spread. PREPARE FOR FROST Placing of a firm order for 200,000 heaters by the Fruit Growers Supply Co., marks the beginning of the 1925-26 campaign against Jack Frost. Valencia Oranges bought for cash. J. McInnes, upon Santa Pe depot, Orange, Ph. Orange 30 for rep. migrants in some foreign countries, they form the "united front," which properly should be called the "front of destruction." The instiators of unrest have spent and continue to spend large sums of money, amounting to several millions for the purposes of illegal propaganda in Bulgaria, hoping that our small country, exhausted by wars, disarmed and wronged, will be an easy prey. The foregoing facts are corroborated by many documents seized by authorities and by confessions of arrested instigators. The Bulgarian government is on the watch and is taking the necessary strong measures. On April 17 it proclaimed martial law and it will permit no disturbances. But the Bulgarian forces are limited, and we think we deserve the support of the whole civilized world, as the fight in which we are involved against our will is a fight-of-law and order, against violence and anarchy. NO CHANGE IN POLICY WASHINGTON, April 21 — Secretary of State Kellogg has sent instructions to American diplomatic representatives abroad, in response to their inquiries, that there have been no change in this government's Russian policy up to the present time, the White House spokesman said today. President Coolidge consider this action as merely a routine office matter and of no special significance, it is said. RINGLEADER OF OUTRAGE KILLED LONDON, April 21.—Captain Yankoff, one of the ring leaders held responsible for the cathedral bomb outrage, was killed today while stubbornly defending himself against attempts of the government to arrest him, according to a Central News dispatch from Sofia. Drs. R. Franklin and Jennie A. Badgley, Anaheim's leading Chropractors, Dietfians and Iriding-nosticians, 408 N. Los Angeles Nt., phone service 1125, day or night. PRIVATE AFFAIRS MUST BE HONORED WASHINGTON, April 21.—way to keep the goverment interfering too much in private fairs, in the opinion of pres Coolidge, is to have the privals conducted so honestly fairly that the government is a chance to assume the role intruder. The executive last night owed this theory, in his first ejection during this administration was speaking at the opening of the annual convention of the D. A. R., here. Mr. Coolidge also announced belief that restricted immigration has proven a success and that United States probably never attempt to allow unlimited gration again. Mrs. Anthony Wayne president of the D. A. R., presented the convention plans for a new auditorium built here. Memorial service meetings of state delegations scheduled for this afternoon. ELECTRIC SIGN MAY BE REMOVED An electric sign hung by illness tennant upon a building has leased is a trade fixture not an improvement to the ing, and as such is can be re-ed. Superior Judge R. Y. Wit declared today. He denied the application Hill and Son, Santa Ana ware firm, seeking to force mechanics' lien on the sign. The building is on South I way. Santa Ana, and an ex sign was placed for George J. who operate a bowling alley basement. LIGHT EARTHQUAKE TOKIO—Tokio experienced slight earth shocks Monday first at 10 minutes after midnight the second half an hour later tremors were not felt gee and there was no alarm. LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer FULL LEASED WIRE SERVICE OF UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS Anaheim, California, Tuesday, April 21, 1925 CITY LOST WITH SHIP COUNTRIES INTER RACE FOR POLE ley Predicts U. S. aviators Will Find Land in Arctic night 1925 by United Press WASHINGTON, April 21 — can aviators with the Mc expedition this summer will find the land they in the ice polar wastes, but will have hot competition, Partly Cloudy and Unsettled Weather LOS ANGELES, April 21. Partly cloudy and unsettled weather prevailed at most so. Calif. points today following intermittent rains during the night, but the forecast for tonight and tomorrow was fair and warmer. The generaf showers of last night were an added lift to growing crops, and in many sections rainfall records for the season were broken as compared with a year ago. The rainfall in inches for the last 24 hours: Los Angeles, .25; Calexico, .09; Pasadena, .24; Pomona, .12; Redlands, .10; Riverside, .07; San Bernardino, .14; Santa Ana .06. NEVER MORE AUSPICIOUS OPENING Valencia Season Starts In Few Days With Bright Prospects With the beginning of the local valencia season but a week or ten days off, C. W. Sandlands, manager of the Anaheimi Orange & Lemon Assn. today declared that never in the entire history of the orange industry in California and Florida had CAILLAUX IS CAILLAUX IS GREETED BY JEERS PARIS, April 21.—The Chamber of Deputies hooted the appearance of Joseph Caillaux on the ministerial bench when Paul Painlee presented his cabinet and read the government's declaration of policy. It was oblivious from the way the deputies were divided that the new government was no longer assured of a majority in the chamber. Caillaux's appearance in the chamber was the subject for hoots and catcalls. But parliamentary observers declared that the overnight change which introduced into the ministerial declaration the new Vatican policy, would be the main factor, if, as they now expect, painleve fails to obtain much, of any, of a majority. The Nollet project for reorganization of the army, providing for reduction of military service, an important part of Herriots policy, also was rejected by the new government. PARIS, April 21.—The Painleve government intends to re-establish an ambassador at the vatican Aristide Briand, foreign minister, declared today before the meeting of the chamber of deputies, at which the minister was to be presented. This announcement was sufficient to enrage the socialists and radical socialists who supported Herriot in abolishing the embassy. It came as a surprise, therefore because Painlee is dependent upon socialist support in the chamber. BICYCLIST HURT A Mexican, living at the Bastanchury ranch, name unknown to police, was slightly injured when his bike collided with a car driven by Dorothy Foster of Fullerton, accusing it to report to Fullerton police. Valencia Season Starts In Few Days With Bright Prospects With the beginning of the local valencia season but a week or ten days off, C. W. Sandilands, manager of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Assn., today declared that never in the entire history of the orange industry in California and Florida had such thoro cooperation appeared likely. In fact, all or nearly all conditions appeared to be favorable. To what extent Florida has organized since it practically tripled the acreage lined up together Sandilands couldn't say, but the other state is like California a unit in the fight to prevent the losses of last year, and both states are working together. Control of the market will be more perfect than ever before. Other factors for a favorable market are: Rigid inspection of frozen fruit so that the industry will not in any case receive the "black eye" of 1922, when many instances of selling illegal fruit were reported; sizes considerably larger than last year, but not abnormally so; a good sized crop despite injury by frost and wind; and a wider distribution than ever before, including exports. Control of prices by control of supplies and co-operation will not signify, however, Sandilands said, that prices are going to be boosted so that the public will cease to purchase, but regulated to produce the largest returns. In certain other years retailers would purchase at one price one day only to find that the next day his nearby competitor was obtaining fruit for considerably less. That sort of thing hurt the productive end of the industry as much as did frozen fruit. Prices are holding up well, Sandilands remarked, and managers are now watching the eastern auction markets to see how the Tulare-co. valendas will sell in order to get an idea of how the valencia market is going to open. MORE FRUIT GOES OUT LAST MONTH During March from So. Calif. alone 4,638 cars of fruit were shipped, compared with 4,159 in March, 1924, according to the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. In the six months ending March 31 the total fruit shipped from the South was 17,332 cars against 18,022 last season. Two of the robbers the actual holdup up confederates waited an auto. While one hered the cashiers with his partner scooped up available currency in With the loot got they departed swiftly machine. The bank clerks general alarm and polite wood and Los Angeles. PRIVATE AFFAIRS MUST BE HONEST WASHINGTON, April 21.—The executive last night outlined his theory, in his first expression of paternalism in government this administration. He speaking at the opening session of the annual convention of D. A. R., here. Dr. Coolidke also announced his belief that restricted immigration provoked a success and that the United States probably never would allow unlimited immigration again. Anthony Wayne Cook, president of the D. A. R., today presented the convention with his for a new auditorium to be set here. Memorial services and meetings of state delegations were scheduled for this afternoon. ELECTRIC SIGN MAY BE REMOVED An electric sign hung by a bus-tennant upon a building it leased is a trade fixture and an improvement to the building and as such is can be remov- Superior Judge R. Y. Williams lion on the sign. He denied the application of S. and Son, Santa Ana hard-firm, seeking to foreclose a mechanics' lien on the sign. The building is on South Broad- Santa Ana, and an electric was placed for George Jasper, to operate a bowling alley in the cement. RIGHT EARTHQUake OKIO—Tokio experienced two right earth shocks Monday, the at 10 minutes after midnight, second half an hour later. The mors were not felt generally there was no alarm. BICYCOLIST HURT A Mexican, living at the Bastanchury ranch, name unknown to police, was slightly injured when his bike collided with a car driven by Dorothy Foster of Fullerton, according to report to Fullerton police. An accident was reported from No. Spadra-rd where a car owned by A. S. Swank of Fullerton, and parked at the curb, was struck by a car driven by W. B. Otten of Los Angeles. The Swank car was considerably damaged, both fenders and running board being broken. No one was reported injured. 500 EXECUTED BELGRADE, April 21.—Five hundred Bulgarian revolutionists were executed or shot resisting arrest and 5,000 of them are prisoners of the government, according to stories brought over the Jugo-Slav border today by hundreds of peasant refugees, who say they are fleeing from nationwide atrocities. EIGHT BIDS FOR MAGNOLIA BONDS A premium of $1007 was offered by the Capital Bank of Sacramento for the $48,000 issue of 5 per cent bonds of the Magnolia school district. Eight bids were offered. For the $17,000 issue of the Springdale school district, Bayly Brothers, Los Angeles, offered a premium of $25. RADICALS ACTIVE LONDON, April 21.—A new bolshevik worldwide offensive has been inaugurated by the cathedral tragedy at Sofia, the conservative press of England warns its readers today. The newspapers warn every country to do its utmost to guard against and to oust agitators affiliated with Moscow. MORE FRUIT GOES OUT LAST MONTH During March from So. Calif., alone 4,638 cars of fruit were shipped, compared with 4,159 in March, 1924, according to the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. In the six months ending March 31 the total fruit shipped from the South was 17,332 cars against 18,022 last season. Other movements of fruit in March were: No. Calif., 56 against 65 last year; Florida, oranges including tangerine, 3,118 against 5,292; and 3,075 of grapefruit against 3,027; Porto Rico, oranges and grapefruit, 337 against 247; total of all these districts of March 11,224 against 12,771. In the six months No. Calif. shipped 6,965 against 6,625 last season; Florida, oranges including tangerines, 24,296 against 25,395; Florida, grapefruit, 16,-194, against 14,603; Porto Rico 1595 against 1301; total of all districts for six months, 66,372 against 65,946. STREET CAR TIPPED OVER BY ENGINE LOS ANGELES, April 21.—Two passengers were injured and a number of others badly shaken when a Southern Pacific switch engine crashed into a street car here today. David Floyd, conductor, sustained a crushed foot, and Kenneth J. Riley, passenger, suffered a wrenched back and badly crushed leg. The trolley was tipped over on its side. DIRIGIBLE STARTS TRIP TO BERMuda LAKEHURST, N. J., April 21. The navy dirigible Los Angeles started on its second trip to Bermuda at 2:8 p.m. today. Sue Amack, Chiropractor, Palmer graduate. 149 North Lemon-st. Dr. Clara Bakehouse, Osteopath, Colonial, 149 N. Lemon Ph. 17. H. R. Wildman Dentist, P. & M. Uniling, Fullerton. Phone 352. GERMANY'S FOUGHEANOVER, German's electoral polls is being fought soil, chiefly in America. The Republican blooded the cry that Wall Street remained of States were fearful of sequences of the election denburg. The empire eing the field marshal envied the battle to A. This explains the fterviewings in the last despite assurances of burg's satellites that possible to interview Hindenburg's intervent against America is on convince the United COUNTY aler ATIONS Progress of Anaheim as Told by Building Year Permits Total 1923 828 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,252,870 1920 262 379,950 1919 174 464,500 Partly cloudy; unsettled weather, tonight, fair and warmer Wed. 27th YEAR—No. 182 SHIP IN STORM Mexico's New First Lady of the Land JAP STEAMER GOES DOWN OFF N.S. Crew Trapped on Sinking Freighter when Waves Wash Away Boats NEW YORK, April. 21.—The Japanese freighter Raifuku Maru sank off Cape Sable Island, N.J., just before noon today, carry down her crew of 60 Japanese officers and men, according to a Senora Plutarco Ellas Calles began the struggle of life with Senor Calles when he was a school-teacher. Now he is president-elect of Mexico, and on December 1, she will become "first lady of Mexico," and mistress of the ancient castle of Chapultepec. BANDITS ROB BANK AT COMPTON LYNWOOD, April 21—Four bandits robbed the local branch of the Farmers and Merenants National Bank of Compton this afternoon, escaping with approximately $10,000 in cash. The bandits worked swiftly, holding up two caddiers and two assistants within the space of five minutes and made a clean get-away before the alarm was sounded. Two of the robbers performed the actual holdup while their confederates waited outside in an auto. While one bandit covered his partner scooped up all the available currency in sight. With the loot gathered up they departed swiftly in their machine. The bank clerks sounded a general alarm and police of Lynwood and Los Angeles joined in MUST PAY $50 FOR DISTURBING PEACE Walter C. Odell, 31, of Anaheim, was arrested last night about 8:30 o'clock on Center-st near Lemon-st by Policeman Jack Combs on the charge of disturbing the peace. He entered a plea of guilty before Judge Kuchel this morning and was fined $50 or sentenced to 50 days in jail. He was in jail today in default of payment. Chief C. B. Nichols says Odell was Intoxicated and had been annoying two girls one of whom he had tried to get into the car with him. Nichols says that both the girls were strangers to Odell and complained to the police against him, but refused to swear out a complaint for fear of publicity. LEGION OFFSETS WORK OF RADICALS To offset the activities of radicals on May 1, the American Legion has set Friday, April 30, for Americanism Day, and Sunday, May 3, as Americanism Sunday, when citizens will be reminded of their patriotic duties. Better child health will be urged on April 30, in each community, in co-operation with the local organizations. Anaheim Post No. 72 has its Americanism chairman and Child Welfare Chairman working out a program for the day, details of Crew Trapped on Sinking Freighter when Waves Wash Away Boats NEW YORK, April 21—The Japanese freighter Raifuku Maru sank off Cape Sable Island, N.S., just before noon today, carry down her crew of 60 Japanese officers and men, according to a radiogram from the White Star liner Homeric. The messages to the White Star line offices here this afternoon said: "The Homeric proceeded to the assistance of the Japanese steamer Raifuku Maru at 4:47 a.m. (Standard time). The steamer was sighted at 10:54 a.m. and sank at 11:55 a.m., in 41:43 N. 61.39 W. Regret unable to save life. Proceeded on voyage at 12:03. (Signed) "ROBERTS." Previously conflicting reports both to New York and Halifax had the crew alternately saved and lost. The Homeric, with 500 passengers returning to the United States from Europe, had altered her course at daybreak and sped 70 miles thru a rough sea to the rescue of the distressed ship. She arrived just in time to see the Raifuku settle and sink into the sea—but too late to save the lives of those aboard. Among the wireless messages received by the Homeric as it raced toward the ill-fated Raifuku Maru was one that read: "Ship 39 degrees low. Please quick assist." An earlier one read: "Ship meeting heavy weather. Slashed libeboats on board. In danger." NEW YORK, April 21—The Japanese steamer Raifuku Maru crippled by storms off Cape Sable, N.S., sank this morning when aid was almost in sight. First reports, relayed here from the White Star liner Homeric, via the Radio Corporation of America's station, indicated all of the 60 men on board went down with the ship. The Homeric, which was 70 miles distant when the first distress signals were sent out, altered her course and sped to give aid but arrived too late. Reports that all aboard were lost were given strength by the previous word from the Raifuku Maru that her lifeboats had been carried away by the storm which had disabled her. Sinking of the Raifuku Maru marked the climax of a dramatic race with death in which the great liner Homeric, the Seythia, the King Alexander and USES TRUCK TO HAUL AWAY LOOT E. O. Pike, of Lincoln-ave., just east of Hansen-rd., reported to local police today, that his home was burglarized last night the burglar using a machine or cart away the stolen articles, which consisted of household goods. The loot included a phonograph, 60 phonograph records, a 10x12 rug, a black walnut stand, not painted; a cot; a wash boiler; a flashlight, cooking utensils, and a galvanized tub full of dishes, jellies and jams. PLEADS GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER LOS ANGELES, April 21—W. A. Hinson, slayer of W. H. Haynes, pleaded guilty today in Judge Hardy's court and was sentenced to a term of one to ten years in San Quentin penitentiary for manslaughter. Hinson stabbed Haynes to death during an altercation over the affections of Mrs. Frances Parker, a nurse. A Class Ad will bring you results. Germany’s Election Campaign Fought Chiefly In America HANOVER, Germany, April 21—Germany's election camp paign is being fought on foreign soil, chiefly in America. The Republican bloc first raised the cry that Wall Street and the remainder of the United States were fearful of the consequences of the election of Hindenburg. The empire bloc backing the field marshal, thereupon carried the battle to America. This explains the flood of interviews in the last 24 hours, despite assurances of Hindenburg's satellites that it was impossible to interview him. Hindenburg's interview drive against America is designed to convince the United States his candidacy does not mean a drive to restore a monarchy. He was lukewarm and vague in comments on the security pact and the Dawes plan, but indicated he did not believe the latter would work without alterations. "You will understand," Hindenburg said in an exclusive interview with the United Press, "that in Germany the impression prevails that America has much to make good to Germany. We cannot forget that our faith in the honorable intentions of your late President Woodrow Wilson, after we had cast our weapons away, was deceived in many respects." The Homeric, which was 70 miles distant when the first distress signals were sent out, altered her course and sped to give aid but arrived too late. Reports that all aboard were lost were given strength by the previous word from the Raifuku Maru that her lifeboats had been carried away by the storm which had disabled her. Sinking of the Raifuku Maru marked the climax of a dramatic race with death in which the great liner Homeric, the Seythia, the King Alexander and half a dozen other liners participated. With receipt of the first SOS call at 6 a.m., the Homeric bound from Southampton and Cherbourg to New York, with 360 passengers, turned in its course to aid the distressed vessel. The White Star liner was only 70 miles away, far closer than any other large ship. Cutting the storm-tossed sea at full speed, the Homeric rapidly narrowed the distance that separated her from the sinking freighter. Meanwhile, additional SOS calls showed that the Rai-fuku Maru's lifeboats had been crippled or swept away by the tremendous gales and that the 60 members of the crew were trapped on the doomed vessel. Picking up the radio distress signals, the other ocean liners, all within a radius of 200 miles, joined the Homeric in the dash for the scene of the impending disaster. At 9 a.m., when the Japanese freighter reported a 10-degree list to port side, the Homeric pushing on with breakneck speed was still two hours away. Officials of the rescue ship, however, notified the White Star office here they hoped to reach the sinking vessel in time to save the crew. Frantic messages in broken English were received intermittently as the Homeric raced to the rescue. Finally came one from Capt. Aseki of the Raifuku Maru, reading: "Now very danger. Come quick." After that, the Raifuku Maru's (Continued on Page Two) J. A. Chitty for orange trees, 204 Bush; phone 871-M.-Adv.