oc-plain-dealer 1925-05-06

Growth of Anaheim Shown by Census Total for 1910 was 2,368 For year 1920 was 5,525 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 $3 Year in No. Orange-co. EIGHT MEET D OIL MAGNATE GETS 2-YEAR SENTENCE Convict Gordon Campbell On One Count of Indictment GREAT FALLS, Mont., May 6. Gordon Campbell, Montana oil promoter, convicted on one count of an indictment containing six specific charges that we used the mail to defraud, was today sent. Find Aged Man With Big Bank Roll PASADENA, May 6. — An aged man, his pockets bulging with hundred-dollar bills and U. 8. treasury notes, was found wandering the streets of Pasadena today by police. The man, about 80 years old, was in a daze, and was unable to give a coherent account of himself. He said he thought his name was Frank B. McElroy, and that he came here recently from Guthrie, Iowa. In his possession police found 15 U. 8. treasury certificates of $1,000 each, three checks on Omaha, and Gregory., S. Dakota banks totalling $6,088, and a roll of $100 bills, three inches thick. “It’s mine; but I don’t know where I got it,” was all that could be gotten out of him. “I don’t know where I live, but I have been in Colorado Springs, Omaha, and I thing I have got some relatives in Guthrie, Iowa.” $12 CUSTOMS CHARGED FOR FLAG British Admen Force To Pay Duty on Emblem Copyright, 1924, by United Press Copyright in Canada. NEW YORK, May 6—The truth of this story is vouched for by best people and then there is receipt for $12 as additional Convict Gordon Campbell On One Count of Indictment GREAT FALLS, Mont., May 6. Gordon Campbell, Montana oil promoter, convicted on one count of an indictment containing six specific charges that we used the mails to defraud, was today sentenced to two years at hard labor at a federal penitentiary and fined $10,000 and court costs. At five day stay of execution to issue a writ of error was granted and personal bonds for Campbell were fixed at $5,000 in addition to a $25,000 bond to provide for payment or court costs. Judge George M. Bourquette advised the defense counsel in will allow 30 days in which to pre-are for a suit-in-writ of error. The cases of C. P. Bloomhuff and E. J. Daily, salesmen indicted with Campbell, have been indefinitely postponed. Bloomhuff and Daily tenured against Campbell for the prosecution. SEALED VERDICT IN CAMPBELL CASE GREAT FALLS, Mont., May 6—A jury in the trial of Gordon Campbell, Montana oil operator, charged with using the mails to defraud, was to return a verdict today. After deliberating 28 hours and 22 minutes the jury reached a decision at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday and sealed the verdict for delivery in court today. CAMPBELL GUILTY GREAT FALLS, Mont., May 6. Gordon Campbell, Montana oil operator, was today found guilty on one count of an indictment charging using the mails to defraud. The jury in federal court brot in a sealed verdict which was opened in the presence of Judge George M. Bourquin at 10 a.m. The verdict was reached by the jury last night after more than 28 hours deliberation. Campbell is the man Senator Burton K. Wheeler was charged with representing before the interior department at Washington in a recent trial in which the Montana senator was acquitted. 2 CONVICTS FACE MURDER CHARGES SAN QUENTIN, May 6—With two convicts charged with murder and a similar charge expected against a third, permanent peace behind the penitentiary walls is expected by authorities. Harold Rutt, 24, convicted of robbery in San Francisco, and Harry Allen, 30, sentenced from Iowa. In his possession police found 15 U. S. treasury certificates of $1,000 each, three checks on Omaha, and Gregory, S. Dakota banks totalling $6,088, and a roll of $100 bills, three inches thick. “It’s mine, but I don’t know where I got it,” was all that could be gotten out of him. “I don’t know where I live, but I have been in Colorado Springs, Omaha, and I thing I have got some relatives in Guthrie, Iowa.” SIX FIREMEN KILLED IN ATLANTA ATLANTA, Ga., May 6—Six firemen were killed and four injured in a fire that destroyed a cotton warehouse early today. The six dead were trapped inside the burning building and had no chance of escape. The walls and roof of the warehouse collapsed, snuffing out the lives of six fire fighters. Four other firemen were extricated from the smoking ruins and taken to a hospital. The fire started from an unknown cause about four A. M. Smoke poured from the building when the firemen arrived. Fou men in command of Capt. Bone with their hose lines and four others led by Lieutenant Dennard went inside the building. The roof and walls caved in almost simultaneously and the six firemen were killed. LACK ROOM FOR H. S. STUDENTS Lack of room for Hi School students and abundance of it for pupils of the elementary schools were noted by Principal J. A. Clayes and Supt. C. C. Smith in talks before the Anaheim Reality Board at today's luncheon. Clayes deplored the failure to purchase part of the Dwyer property in rear of the plant for athletic grounds and other purposes. Room was badly required. British Admen Force To Pay Duty on Emblem Copyright, 1924, by United Press International Canada. NEW YORK, May 6—The trial of this story is vouchered for by best people and then there is receipt for $12 additional evidence. It will be recalled when American advertising merger to England last year for convention of the Associated vertising clubs of the United States, the New York delegate carried flags which were presented to the City of Old York. This was an American flag and the flag of New York State and New York City. The Duke of York and other dignaries received the delegate with elaborate ceremony. They were speeches and exchanges elicitations, bands played to national anthems and the visit usages rode in open faced haunt to the lord mayor's residence where a large time was had all. The flags were accepted the City of old York and play with reverence in the city hall. This year the advertising of the world are meeting at Houston, Texas. Desiring to return courtesy of the Americans, a British delegation arrived, bringing large British flag to be present to the city of Houston. At this point any similarity between the arrivals ceases. Institution hands of grateful nataries receiving the gift flag was promptly noted by the towns officials. Britishers bearing gifts made nothing to the authorities, who recent success at confiscating apple and an orange while young miss of six summers for Des Moines was attempting bring into the country will be called. With diligent courtesy, the Irish guests explained that they was to be a gift and was not sale. With heated indignation their American hosts protested the customs authorities. The Britishers were adviced that the duty on the flag was so the $12 was forthcoming the visitors got their flag back. When American advertemen awoke to a complete reaction of the affront, they dawn down to the customs house demanded that at least two officers be given back their $12. The dispassionate reply that the $12 was in the till duty paid on one British flag that only an act of congress can get it out. The British delegation has flag and is leaving tonight Houston. 2 CONVICTS PACE MURDER CHARGES SAN QUENTIN, May 6—With two convicts charged with murder and a affair charge expected against a third, permanent peace behind the penitentiary walls is expected by authorities. Harold Rutt, 24, convicted of robbery in San Francisco, and Harry Allen, 30, sentenced from Alameda-co for burglary, were charged with killing Mike Gomez, Mexican prisoner bora in Texas, in the prison jute mill last Friday, and were to be arraigned in San Rafael justice court today. The third slayer suspect's identity is hidden but he is believed to be responsible for the killing of Frank Williams 20 minutes after the Gomez slaying. AIRSHIP OFF FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS WASHINGTON, May 6—The naval dirigible Los Angeles cast off from the mooring mast of the U.S. S. Patoka, at anchor at Mayaguez, P. R., at 10:17 a.m. for a cruise to the Virgin Islands, according to a wireless dispatch to the navy department here. The ship is expected back at Mayaguez at about 7 p.m. today. BAGGAGE SMASHERS MEET AT PASADENA PASADENA, May 6—Eighty-one railroads were represented at the annual convention of the American Ass'n of general bagge agents in session here today. Prominent transportation officials addressed the opening conclave. NURSE ARRESTED SAN FRANCISCO, May 6—With two charges of netty larceny against her, Miss Esther Olsen, trained nurse who came here two months ago, from Pasadena, was in jail here today. She was arrested in a downtown department store. Police claimed they found her carrying one stolen evening down and located six others in her rooms. Dr. Clara Bakehouse, Osteopath, Colonial, 149 N. Leonon, Ph. 17. H. S. STUDENTS Lack of room for Hi School students and abundance of it for pupils of the elementary schools were noted today by Principal J. A. Clayes and Supt. C. C. Smitt in talks before the Anaheim Reality Board at today's luncheon. Clayes deplored the failure to purchase part of the Dwyer property in rear of the plant for athletic grounds and other purposes. Room was badly required he declared. Smith asserted that of the funds already appropriated for building, the school board had $40,000 left, which the board had intended to use for another new building this summer. Now it was found that this would not be required. LEGION EXTENDS THANKS The Anaheim American Legion boys are very grateful to the people who donated old papers and magazines and appreciate the hearty support given them in the effort to raise money for the disabled veterans at Camp Kearney. The next paper collection will be on June 6th. Valencia Oranges bought for cash. J. McInnes, oppo, Santa Fe depot, Orange. Ph. Orange 50 for rep. Amundsen's Ships Off For Polar Jumping Off Plane COPENHAGEN, May 6—Roald Amundsen's ships, the Hobby and the Farm, are expected to depart from King's Bay, Spitzbergen, late this afternoon to find a satisfactory jumping off place for Amundsen's proposed polar airplane flight. Weather conditions are favorable and everything is in readiness for the sailing of the supply and mother ships. The hobby is commanded by Lieut. Morgan, and the Farm by Capt. Magerup. The vessels will seek to locate a satisfactory landing place somewhere on the edge of the polar ice. The southern boundary of the ice is at present known. When the advance woefully have located and formed a the two airplanes, which start on the flight across top of the world will fly King's Bay, thereby under a difficult test, and proving suitability for the harder across the pole and back. A new base the planes will be with sufficient gasoline, complish the final flight, undesign plans to carry a relatively small reserve supply of which possibly will become haunted in the event he encounters difficult flying conditions. LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer FULL LEASED WIRE SERVICE OF UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS Anaheim, California, Wednesday, May 6, 1925 T DEATH IN BOMB 2 CUSTOMS CHARGED FOR FLAG Admen Forced Pay Duty on Emblem Film Star Adopts Two-year-old Boy LOS ANGELES, May 6—Gloria Swanson, motion picture star, became the legal mother today of a baby boy. The famous actress, with a two-year-old infant in her arms, appeared in Judge Harry Archibald's court. “This child is like a part of my own life,” she told the judge. “I feel it is entitled to my inheritance and all the rights of my own child.” The Court promptly issued adoption papers, and the child was christened Joseph Swanson, after Gloria's father. SEAPLANES MAY ASSIST DRY NAVY Rum Row Now Beseiged From Air, Land, and Ocean CLIFTON, N. Y., May 6—Beisied from air, land and sea, rum row today faced starvation or surrender as the dry flotilla and a squadron of seaplanes wove a web to cut off the food and water supply of the liquor laden ships. While the prohibition navy was WIFE FACES CHARGES OF MURDER CHICAGO, May 6—Mrs. Julie Shepherd, involved by a coroner's jury in the deaths of Mrs. Emma McClintock and her son, Billy, will not surrender until agreement is made to allow her ball, Atty. Robert Stoll announced today. Mrs. Shepherd is in Chicago, but in Middling and will stay there until ball is arranged. Stoll told police officials. William D. Shepherd, in jail, pending trial on the charge of murdering Billy, his ward, denounced officials for implicating his wife. The jury's verdict also holds Shepherd killed Mrs. McClintock by giving her poison. "I don't care so much about myself," Shepherd told reporters "but dragging Shepherd into this affair is inexcusable. It's all part of the plot to keep us from getting Billy's estate." Mrs. Shepherd fled last night when she received word that the coroner's jury bad returned a verdict charging her with being an accessory to the alleged murders. CHICAGO, May 6. — Charges of murder in connection with the death of Mrs. Emma McClintock and her son, Billy, were prepared today against Mrs. Julie Shepherd by the State's Attorney office. The charges will be placed before the grand jury in accordance with the findings of a coroner's jury last night. The jury returned a verdict charging that Mrs. Shepherd was an accessory to her husband in the alleged murder of the mother and son. William D. Shepherd is already awaiting trial on a charge of murdering Billy but the jury also accused him of poisoning Mrs. McClintock. The jury held that Mrs. McClintock came to her death by mercurial poisoning and that Bilbo Admen Forced to Pay Duty on Emblem Rum Row Now Beseiged From Air, Land, and Ocean CLIFTON, N.Y., May 6. — Besieged from air, land and sea, rum row today faced starvation or surrender as the dry flotilla and a squadron of seaplanes wove a web to cut off the food and water supply of the liquor laden ships. While the prohibition navy was maneuvering into a 50-mile blockade, 12 more government ships set sail for liquor lane, 20 picket boats began patrolling the Jersey coast and automobile patrols more assigned to coast guard stations along the Atlantic seaboard. Reports received here today indicate that rum row now consists of 15 ships, all of foreign registry. These include eight four-masted British schooners, each capable of carrying a cargo of five thousand cases of liquor. Most of the craft are anchored 25 to 40 miles off shore. The government is conducting the major offensive on a real war base. Scaled orders, messages in wireless codes, secret expeditions for reconnaissance—all these figures in the greatest campaign ever waged against rum row. CLIFTON, N.Y., May 6 — Seaplanes may assist the dry navy in its campaign to exterminate rum row by a "starvation program." This became known today when a squadron of 12 planes headed out to sea from the narrows. Another seaplane hopped off from Rockaway Point. Government officials were resentful concerning this phase of the rum war operations, but they intimated it was thought possible the ships in rum row might try to replenish their food supplies by use of seaplanes. BOSTON, May 6 — The New England coast guard "dry fleet" has officially joined the rum war off the Atlantic coast. The size of the new England fleet is estimated at 25 coast guard boats, whit headquarters at Boston. LIQUOR IN AUTO: ARREST WOMEN Arrest of Mrs. Victoria Rodriguez, 45, and her daughter Mrs. Juanita Torris, 22, of Delbli, loomed today when Santa Ana police learned following an accident in which the women participated last night that four botles of asserted whiskey was in their Dodge tour car. After being treated at the courtroom for their injuries, they were found in front hotel months after being released from custody. POLICE MAKE ARRESTS IN A Thirty-two arrests were cited for appearances in cording to the month of C.B. Nichols, chief of the arrests (included five "drunks"). He for posing liquor, and three charges intoxication and the possession of liquor. Fines amounted to $1,987. Chops said. He said that 102 minor complaints led and disposed of. Twenty-one auto were reported, all occurrences and all of nature. Nichols said lower than in March, but instead the decrease to national motorcycle offices. He gave as the events of the month, ring up of a band of thieves who were caught in China officers and to six months each in capture of two stills, from the confession of one taken by Long Beach and the arrest of Haw Borst; the capture of Jineg, charged with burglary with a deadly attack and the alleged break-in on Chartres-st. QUIZ SHIP'S M SAN FRANCISCO MARK Walsh, mate of the rum ship Gluella, was uninjured by customs enforcement in the hope he would light on bootlegging as the ring operating at the Walsh was found in front hotel months after being released from custody. WTHORNE MAY BE TAKEN TO L. A. ON FRANCISCO, May 6.—Jas. Horne, alias Jimmy Ryan and John McGuire, may be taken to Angeles for trial in a $10,000 case, police said today. He was identified, according to by Mrs. Bernard Foye of Angeles, as one of three men attended a party there in last, 1923, when she was robbed of jewelry. Mrs. Foye, wife motion picture director, made special trip here to identify Horne will go on trial May for the second time as a partit in the $97,000 Houston ore-jewelry robbery here. If would be acquitted he will face Los Angeles charge. Off For Moving Off Place of the ice is at present unown. The advance workers located and formed a base two airplanes, which are to lie on the flight across the of the world will fly from's Bay, thereby undergoing a difficult test, and proving their ability for the harder trip as the pole and back. At the base the planes will be fill with sufficient gasoline to ac- plish the final flight. Amson plans to carry a relative small reserve supply of Tuel which possibly will become ex-tended in the event he encounters difficult flying conditions. Ad will bring you results. LIQUOR IN AUTO; ARREST WOMEN Arrest of Mrs. Victoria Rodriquez, 45, and her daughter Mrs. Juanita Torris, 22, of Delbli loomed today when Santa Ana police learned following an acci-dent in which the women particiated last night that four bot tiles of asserted whiskey was in their Dodge touring car. After being treated at the Santa Ana hospital for their injuries, the two women were removed to the county hospital today. Mrs. Rodriguez has a fractured rib, it is said, while the younger woman is less seri-ously hurt. Their car, which the daughter was driving, crashed into a new Ford coupe driven by L. H. Crafts of Tustin. Mrs. Crafts, a passenger in the coupe, was not seriously hurt, but Mrs. O. L. Downey, also an occupant, was taken to the hospital for treatment. She was to be removed to her home today. Because of the impact the touring car turned completely over in a ditch, while the coupe was forced on its side. Investigation of the liquor phase of the case was being made by Traffic Officer Barnhill of the police. LIGHT ADJUSTERS MUST GET LICENSES SACRAMENTO, May 6—All adjustors of motor vehicles headlights at the 1500 official testing stations throughout the state will hereafter be required to secure license from the Division of Motor Vehicles. It was announced today by Will H. Marsh, chief of the division. REPORTS BOY GONE A Mrs. Wilde of Long Beach reported to local police that a 15-year-old boy protege of hers had run away about two weeks ago, and asked them to look out for him, giving a full description. She has searched all over So Cal. A Class Ad will bring you results. SACRAMENTO, May dith Starbuck, four-year Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sta- instantly killed when pile under which he w collapsed, crushing his- COUNTY aler IONS Progress of Anaheim as Told by Building Year Permits Total 1923 828 32,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,500 Fair tonight and Thursday; for or clouds in the morning. 27th YEAR—No. 195 MB EXPLOSION As Judge Fines Speeders, Settles Arguments, as Printer Sets up News of Day's Court Proceedings DISASTROUS FIRE AFTER BLAST Two Missing and More Than Score Injured By Explosion PITTSBURGH, Pa., May 6th — Trapped in their homes, eight persons were killed early today in a terrific bomb explosion that levelled four buildings in the heart of South Swissvale's business dis- Here is Judge A. A Randall of Sulver City, Cal. When court is over for the day he lays aside his judicial men, sits down at his lineup machine in a Santa Monica newspaper plant and pounds out type the doings of the day, which include what happened in his court when he was on the bench. POLICE MAKE 32 ARRESTS IN APRIL Thirty-two arrests were made and 18 alleged traffic violators were cited to appear in April, according to the monthly report of C. B. Nichols, chief of police. The arrests included five alleged drunks. Five for possession of liquor, and three charged with intoxication and the possession of liquor. Fines collected amounted to $1,987. Chief Nichols said. He said there were 102 minor complaints investigated and disposed of. Twenty-one auto accidents were reported, all occurring at intersections and all of a minor nature. Nichols said this was lower than in March, and attributed the decrease to the additional motorcycle officer. He gave as the outstanding events of the month, the breaking up of a band of chicken thieves who were turned over to Chino officers and sentenced to six months each in jail; the capture of two stills, resulting from the confession of a prisoner taken by Long Beach officers, and the arrest of Hawkins and Borst; the capture of Jesus Jiminez, charged with burglary and assault with a deadly weapon; and the alleged breaking up of an alleged Chinese opium joint on Chartres-st. QUIZ SHIP'S MATE SAN FRANCISCO, May 6—Patrick Walsh, mate of the scuttled rum ship Giulia, was under examination by customs officers today in the hope he would shed some light on bootlegging activities of the ring operating the Giulia. Walsh was found in a waterfront hotel months after he had newspaper plant and pounds out in type the doings of the day, which include what happened in his court when he was on the bench. ANAHEIM CITRUS GETS UNDER WAY Anaheim Citrus Fruit Ass'n started its valencia season Tuesday with two cars. Anaheim Cooperative Orange Ass'n began shipping today, the Joseph Gen. Tile Co., independent, will commence today or Thursday, and the Kadau Fruit Co. about the 15th. Nevertheless shipping will be light from the district—Anaheim and West Anaheim—this first eight or ten days. According to G. H. Armacost of the Gentile Co., his house will ship 100 or possibly 150 cars this season. Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n is still the most active of the local houses. Pepper & Miller, of Olive, the largest cash buyers in the County, are shipping four cars per day more heavily than any other houses, and expect to total 500 cars of valencias this season. Rigid inspection is being carried out at all houses. A. A. Brock, county horticultural commissioner, has his men at each of the houses shipping, and no chances are being taken of letting any illegal fruit get through. According to W. J. Kadau of the Kadau Fruit Co., the law requires frozen fruit applies to growers as well as buyers and shippers. COUNCIL ORDERS STREET PAVING Fullerton city council last night over-ruled the protest of Jack Grantz and ordered paving No Grand Two Missing and More Than Score Injured By Explosion PITTSBURGH, Pa., May 6th—Trapped in their homes, eight persons were killed early today in a terrific bomb explosion that leveld four buildings in the heart of South Swissvale's business district. Firemen shortly before noon recovered two more bodies in the ruins, bringing the death toll to 8. More than a score of persons were injured in the blast and fire which followed. Six bodies had been recovered at 10 a.m. from the wreckage, which was swept by fire after the blast. A check up by police of residents of the building bombed showed two missing. Fire followed the blast, which shook the entire Swissvale district and shattered windows in dwellings for blocks around. The persons killed were trapped in their beds. A score of others leaped from windows to safety as the fire spread. The explosion occurred in a fruit store owned by Tony Pasterna. The store crumpled and two buildings adjoining were wrecked. Flames enveloped the three buildings immediately after the blast. The fire was fed from gas from broken mains. Firemen battled for two hours before controlling the fire. Damage from the explosion and fire was estimated at $500,000 by the fire marshal. PROMOTERS STOCK VOTED BY CLERKS WASHINGTON, May 6—The Van Sweringen Nickel Plate merger plan is in the public interest and should be consummated as soon as possible. Richard F. president of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce of Cleveland, Ohio, told the Interstate commerce commission today. WASHINGTON, May 6—More than $10,000,000 worth of Cheapeake and Ohio railroad stock voted by two New York bond clerks in favor of entering that road in the $1,500,000,000 Nickel Plate merger, was owned by the Van Sweringen brothers, promoters of the consolidation scheme, Colonel W. A. Colston, Van Sweringen attorney, told the Interstate commerce commission today. Attorneys for the Cheapeake minority, opposing the inclusion of their road in the proposed merger with the Nickel Plate. QUIZ SHIP'S MATE SAN FRANCISCO, May 6—Patrick Walsh, mate of the scuttled rum ship Giulia, was under examination by customs officers today in the hope he would shed some light on bootlegging activities of the ring operating the Giulia. Walsh was found in a waterfront hotel months after he had been believed lost when the ship went down. He described his adventures in getting to shore, but so far has kept silent on liquor activities. Authorities believe Walsh may have hidden the ship's log, which would throw light on activities of "higher ups" in liquor smuggling. EBBETTS' SON GETS ONLY $2000 YEARLY BROOKLYN, N. Y., May 6—The bulk of the estate of Charles H. Ebbets, late president of the Brooklyn Nationals, including his interest in the baseball club, was bequeathed to members of his family in 15 equal parts, exclusive of his son, Charles H. Ebbets Jr. Ebbets' will, filed here today, provided that the son who bears his name shall receive only $2000 a year and a diamond stick pin. RE-ELECT ORYER LOS ANGELES, May 6—Mayor Geo. E. Cryer was re-elected at Tuesday's municipal primary, the returns showed today. The mayor received a majority of approximately 7,000 votes over his two nearest rivals, ex-Judge Beniamin F. Bledsoe, and Mike Gregory. Bledsoe runner-up was approximately 15,000 votes behind at the finish. Present members of the board of education were re-elected. The $700.00 bond issue for the new site for U. C. So Branch, carried by a large majority. CHILD CRUSHED SACRAMENTO, May 6—Meredith Starbuck, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Starbuck, was instantly killed when a lumber pile under which he was playing collapsed, crushing his head. COUNCIL ORDERS STREET PAVING Fullerton city council last night over-ruled the protest of Jack Grantz and ordered paving on No. Richman, No. Grand View-aves, and Fern Drive. Paving of East Truslow-ave., was also ordered. A resolution of intention for paying No. Nicolas-ave. was passed. The matter of ornamental lights on No Spadra-rd, further north than have now been installed was referred to the lighting committee. An ordinance was ordered drawn for the protection of electricrollers. F. H. Lyon city attorney, was given a two weeks' leave. MISS LANG NAMED SACRAMENTO, May 6—Mamie R. Lang, Tehama county superintendent of schools, today was selected by the state board of education to fill the position of elementary school commissioner. Miss Lang will take the post left vacant by Mrs. Grace B. Stanley whose resignation was accepted by the board last week. ELECT DIRECTORS Directors of the Community Industrial Land Co. will be elected by the directors within a week or ten days, according to George W. Reid, C. of C. secretary. The new board consists of E. E. Smith, William Stark, J. E. Schmacher, H. H. Benjamilin, Henry Adams, F. A. Yungbluth and B. H. Sidnam. MENACE PASSES CALEXICO, May 6—The menace of floodwaters in the Imperial Valley as a result of a break in the levee near Pescadero Dam had passed today, according to engineers in charge of the repair work. Sue Amack, Chiropractor, Palmer graduate, 149 North Lemon-st. ALLEGED GRAFT CHARGES BROADEN DENVER, May 6—Revelations of alleged police graft and bootlegging which has been holding the attention of Denver authorities spread to other cities of the state today. T J. Girard, traffic pollerman, was accused by a special state investigator in Pueblo police court of transporting liquor from the southeastern boundary of Colorado to Pueblo. Charles that Patrohman Freeman L. Wood, Denver Police man, had been arrested in distilling the quor near Golden were due for an airing both in Golden and Denver. RELEASE POLING R. L. Poling, arrested by Woolworth of the local police for Los Angeles officers released on $100 bail. He has been taken into custody after traffic violation last month then failed to show up. H. R. Wildman, Denver Building, Fullerton...