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Southern California Interests Editorials NctvsBnslness Society and ClabsThe Drama. iVOL. JLL FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 14, 1922. x'Aiii' II: 14 JLAUfcfis. Ll 1 Ll i I lVI' l' Fulwml Cnn iitv.

irtjnt 4 VJi Ui(i 1 iUil Uw Citr Dtrecorr IS1 n4I "THE TIMES" DEDICATES RADIO-TELEPHONE BROADCASTING STATION DELAY OUSTED Luminaries Who Thrilled Thousands by Impulse of Radio WIFE ON STAND ADMITS WRONG mHOUSANDS LISTEN TO WIRELESS PROGRAM OFFICERS' CASES Police Commission's Action Woman Says Rich Oil Man Made Love to Her is Postponed I II Dedicatory Concert from Great New Air Station is Heard Throughout Southland Husband is on Trial on Charge of Extortion Lieut, Gi fiord is Praised by Many Witnesses 11; 1 a jr jr 11 jr ,1 Money Taken for Baby's Sake, Says Prisoner "TIMES" RADIO PROGRAM TODAY I Reinstatement of Tvco Men is Believed Certain Further indication that th Folic Commission ha practically decided to reinstate Lieut. W. A. Gifford and that only tha method Two words bared the ahara of a woman to a Jury of men and women la Judg House? court VMterdnV. of procedure to be used remain Th womu, Mn Leona Plckard, wife of a foreman of painter In undetermined waa given yeeterday a Txa town, waa noi on irm.

a t( Voir nnhft na when commission suddenly an nouneed that It would continue un fv. A-lva. faced Forrest Lament, traor of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, will sing from The Time radio broadcasting station today at 6:45 p.m. Sir. Lamnnt will render an aria from "La Tooca" and "A KIs by Wireless." Mia Irene Pavloslta, soprano of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, will sing a number from "La Boheme" and also the Habanera from "Carmen." Mr.

Lamont and Mis Pavloska vrill be accompanied by Kir. Van Grove, also of the grand opera company. These artists will sing through the courtesy of the Philharmonic Orchestra. News features of the day and Instrumental music will follow the grand opera program, Eetelle Heartt Dreyfus will sing the "Salutation of the Dawn. Frederick Stevenson's famous song, at The Times radio Easter service Sunday.

She will be accompanied by Miss Grace Andrews. "The Salutation of the Dawn" waa sung by Miss Dreyfus last Easter morning In the Hollywood bowl In one of the most Impressive ceremonies ever held In the natural amphitheater. til Monday th bearing Into the appeals of Lieut. Gifford and Cant. the Jury, charged with extorting W.

L. Spellman from th Chief order. Th decision to postpone th neanngs came after a long eon ferenc between Mayor Cryer, Police Commissioners Da Coo and Ds la Monte and Chief of Police Everingtpn. whose recent order waa responsible for the dismissals from the department of Capt. Bpellman and Lieut.

Clifford. It waa preceded by a short session rw ww a a Oon. receiving sets first trans at which Federal and county officials charged with th suppression formed 'The Star Spangled Ban ner. played on a phonograph. Ad-Justing their apparatus the myriad or vie added their testimony to the stories of witnesses who told the commission In the past fw days that Lieut.

Gifford waa really The Times was host last night to the great Southwest! Its radio broadcasting station was the throbbing heart of an area bounded by hundreds of miles. It is estimated that more than 200,000 Southland dwellers "listened in." By the fireside, in mountain fast, nesses, at public places the pealing notes of grand-opera singers were heard and applauded by a hlstory-maklnjg audience. Dedicating its sending station to the welfare and for the entertainment of the people. The Times' pioneer effort was acclaimed triumphant by experts on radio telephony fc- sx 3 i Zfr under fear or aeam. an 0,000 promissory not secured by stocks, from Ira M.

Bradley, wealthy oil operator of Long Eacn and Texas. Mrs. Plckard waa aeked if Mr. Bradley had made love to her in tier Texaa home. Sh replied.

did She waa asked If ah had told her husband of the wrong. She replied that she had. and that following thla admission Mr. Plckard declared he would face Mr. Bradley and chart him with ruining hie home.

The Jury has heard all of the evidence and thla morning it will he Instructed by Judge Houser and then deliberate on the verdict Mr. Plckard la the typical Texan, lceen of eye and long of frame. WOMAX TAKES ST A YD Mr. Plckard. the mother of a son, la only 81 year of age.

When she took the etand It eeeraed as though she would never amll again. Every expression except that of settled grief appeared to be ironed out of her face. Bhe waa asked only two ques-tiona on cross-examination. To th'M ebe answered that eh la now living In Long Beach and stopping at a hotel. Mr.

Plckard admitted he had brojght a Derringer revolver with him from Texas and bought another gun in Los Angeles. He had two guns on him when he entered Mr. Bradley's Long Beach office. Ha dented that he came for the purpoee of obtaining money from the man Ms wife says had invaded their home. 'I wanted to face him and impress on him the gravity of the wrong he had dona ma; that ha must stop.

I had no other reason." Mr. Pickard testified. Ha wireless enthusiasts then "picked up" the brief dedicatory addre.s by Harry Chandler, president and general manager of the Times-Mirror Company, who said: "Friends of The Times throughout the Pacific Southwest, students of the modern science of radio-telephony: It is a pleasure to us of the Los Angeles Times, to be able to present to you tonight and. I hope, for a long time to come, the service of this great broadcasting station. The Times Is the first newspaper in California to have installed upon Us own building a station for the dissemination of news by radio.

Through the medium of this station The Times will broadcast dally the latest news of the hour and the best obtainable features for your entertainment and profit Marvelous as now appears to us this newest method of communication, it is a science yet an efficient, honest and loyal officer. The Chief had filed chargea of incompetence. Inefficiency and neglect of duty in falVg to "clean up" the town, against Gifford. Unexpected public reaction In favor of Gifford. aa the result of the avalanche of strong testimony for him, and the commission's own feeling that the evidence so far haa disclosed the many difficulties in the way of law enforcement rather than any guilt on th part of discharged officer, waa on of the factors causing the postponement, it waa admitted last night.

FAVORS DEFENDANTS Such expressions as th Mayor and the Police Commissioner were wilting to make yesterday Indicated that they feel the evidence so far haa been favorable to the defendant. Yesterday hearing, though short, waa productive of sensational testimony and hearty commendation of Lieut Gifford. Capt J. H. Pelletier.

executive secretary of th Morals' Efficiency Association, th first wltnesa of th day, asserted that at least two police judges are not giving the police MAY NOT BE and by the public at large. The powerful baritone voice of Joseph Schwars of the Chicago Grand Opera Company burst forth In a dynamic peal of passion and fire in the prologue from "I Pagliacci." Gesturing to the bare wall of the radio room atop the Times BuUdmg, Schwarz tip-toed and threw his very soul to the ether TWO ROBBED BY BANDITS NEAR HOME NUT BUT HE MUST SHAVE in its infancy and no man may say that carried his magnificent yoice into the homes of thousands. The golden tones of Edith Mason, also of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, were recreated with vivid Wilshire Residents Lose Valuable Jewels to Trio Who Then Flee in Auto John the Baptist," Who Planned High Building, Put on Probation that Its future will be. Whatsoever these developments may be. It is the intention of The Times to take full and prompt advantage of them for the benefit of the public we serve and to whose pleasure.

Information and education this station Is dedicated. Thank yon." Singing "I Hear a Thrush at Eve." by Cadraan, Louise George Dorr, soprano, of Pasadena, followed the dedicatory address. The encore number was "Mattinata," by Leoncavallo. Her rendition was highly creditable and her "radio, voice" most pleasing to the listening thousands. Mr.

Schwarz will appear as solo- I Three bandits, operating from. accuracy to the great throng that surrounded receiving sets throughout the Southland. She was in excellent voice and her singing was declared by experts to be the equal of any soprano now before the pub-lie. Schwarz was in a very ecstacy of admiration for. her splendid performance.

Miss Mason sang the (Continued on lnth Paget.) (Continued on Twelfth Pa.) an automobile, robbed Mr. and He may not be Mrs. J. H. Miles, 43 Westmoreland Place, of diamonds they valued at $4000, and $500 in currency lata fKom my aria from "Madame Butterfly" and Caro Nome" from "Rlgoletto" last night and escaped.

LI I JOC -Sill The robbery took place in the with superb expression. III But H. W. Hayssen, who travels also under the names of J. Johns, "John the Baptist" and H.

W. Hayes, must: Shave off his red beard. Throw away his red necktie. Buy a new black one. Give an accounting of his conduct to H.

J. Brown, assistant psy- shadow of the Milea home in th heart of the fashionable Wilshire MAKES BRIEF ADDRESS Tuning in with The Times sta- (Contlnaed on Ninth Page.) district The couple had lust been driven home from a dinner party and were alighting from their car on the driveway near their garage when thro men, each holding a Tchopathio pa I IT kSSUW nice pistol. leaped from an automobile parked near by and commanded them to hold up their hands and remain silent threatening death otherwise. oJ "ft First Pick Your Store The robber went about their work systematically. While one role officer, once a week.

Hayssen appeared before the County Lunacy Commission r-day to show cause why he should not be confined in an asylum. Some folks said he was "queer" because he had announced his candidacy for waa forcing Mr. Mile to surrender his currency and his diamond ring, another -waa relieving Mr. Miles of a handsome diamond pin valued at $3000. and her two valuable rings.

Th third waa devoting his attention to the chauffeur, though no attempt waa mad to rob the latter. The large picture show Joseph Schwara, baritone of the Chicago Grand Opera. Company, singing into The Times radio broadcasting apparatus the prologue from "1 Pagliacci." Above are shown other artists who helped dedicate The Times radio service. After getting their booty, the bandita cautioned their victim to remain quiet for five minute "or be shot" and then, returning to their automobile, dashed off at recently carried a ahort article bearing on the subject, and that when Mra Walsh had been asked in San Francisco about it she merely said. "Piffle." President of the United States on the "tt.O.S." ticket; because he intended to build a seventy-seven-story building with a rubber foundation in the middle of the Mo-jave Desert; because he planned high speed.

SONG STAR'S to- sell beer on the -seventy -seventh floor: because he wrote a letter to SEEI DONT WOW ovta -OLfH JOS MR HNSHN6 BtCIDCT WW President Harding requesting the nation's Executive to step out of the White THING SISTER NOT BRIDE-TO-BE "Piffle." is Reply of Mrs. Walsh When Asked About New York Wedding Story House, for W. pectlv bridegroom, th reports aay for Mr a DeWitt Walsh, sister of Mary Garden, general director of th Chicago Grand Opera Association. Mary Garden's personal representative shook hia head depre-ciatively when asked about it. He referred the reporter to Mrs.

Walsh, who occupied a bos lust off the stage where her Bister was playing th title role In th opera "Louise." The nature of th reports waa told Mrs. Walsh between acta, and she demonstrated without delay that Mary haa no family corner on temperament She arose with a display of considerable feeling. "You'll hav to find out elsewhere," she said emphatically. The fact that Mary's representative, H. B.

Potter, had sent the Interviewer to see Mrs. Walsh in her box did not serve to assuage her apparent annoyance. Mr. Potter said he did not feel at liberty to discuss the merits of the report other than that a popu Hayssen was go lng to take the Why not mate jour chuckle With others? When see some lob. Yon roues mm may think I'm a nut," tola Mary Garden's sister may again beeome a bride, according to re Judge "but I'm not.

I had to do something original to let people know I was In town. I Mm ports reaching her from the East but lf she la to wed, ah displayed no effervescent Joyousnesa last didn't mean them." mgnt wnen questioned about It. If you would buy a good suit- first pick a good store If you would have quality, distinction and style-select a store where these things are paramount If you would take pride in your clothessee that they bear a name which needs no apology If you would pay a proper price choose a store where values are stable MULLEN BLUETT Qualify in Men's Wear Since 1883 BROADWAY AT SIXTH AMBASSADOR HOTEL European European a artist is the pros lar New York weekly publication MMMii swsitaaaitaaaaaaaaa He agreed not to buna any seventy-seven-story buildings with rubber foundations; not to sell beer at a three-mile elevation; not to write any more lettera, and he dropped out of the Presidential race by withdrawing his candidacy. He was placed on probation as provided six Inches above this period. IN THE "TJMES" NEXT SUNDAY Radio Easter Service! A complete Easter service will be broadcast from the Times Radio Station for the first time In th history of wireless operation.

In sdditlon. th Radio Section of the Sunday Times will be full of valuable news and suggestions for radio fans. tfts Decorative ueatitres Jfre Constantly. JIffieaCinc) One of the Many Reasons Why This Instrument Holds its Important Position There has been a tremendous advance In artistic effects In room furnishings, and in this constructive movement the Premier Baby Grand has been a powerful Influence, The Premier Baby Grand "88 iaehas of Quality" la the most attractively priced small grand piano made. It represents the supieme efforts of grand piano specialists who make tils one type of instrument only, and on the scale in the world.

These are the fundamental reasons why you cannot Improve upon your selection of the Premier Baby Grand. Price $685 Convenient Terms Arranged "The One-Price Piano House of Los Angeles" j-a FBNKthfiAirr Established Other Stores: Long Beach. Riverside. San Diego it SLANDER SUIT FILED thing unusual, drop a note about il to the City Editor of The Timet. Then tte all can smile." The C.

E. rises in protest He agrees with numerous contrlbs who address their chuckles thualy: "City Editor Seein' Things," for he does, frequently. But today this stares up from a blue envelope: "Joke City Editor." Ouch! E. A. B.

casually turning the pages of an auto supply house catalog lamped this: "Specially made for autolsts of high-grade east steel." Knew they'd do something to cut down the accidents. 1 i G. C. JTr saw this alluring algn in Long Beach: "Rabbits for sale; Doughs with Young." Well bred, you awsk? You betcha, D. S.

wonders If the "stylishly drssed lady" who left Immanuel Church last Sunday with the sleeveless coat to her three-piece suit inside out "knew it" Certainly, D. S. W. They're not really superstitious, but then, my dear, it's bad luck to change 'em coats or anything. O.

E. D. saw a lot occupied by two houses on th east aide. Near the sidewalk was this sign: "Cane bottom chairs reseated in the rear. Nothing there to smile about Perfectly proppa.

bound for Ocean Park, saw a sign on building which read: "Dr. Gum, Dentist" But then, that's no laughing matur even If he does us gas. WHAT DID TOTJ SEE? if Notary Public Charges Injury to Business A. E. Privato, a notary public and insurance man, yesterday charged Raffaele Buonerlstlani with calling him, In th Italian language, the equivalent of erook, thief and swindler.

He aaks 16000 damages. Mr. Privato, through Attorney O. H. Myrick, declares that the purported slander was uttered in an open market place and has injured his good came and business.

World-Famous Beauty Confesses Life Secrets! An amazing autobiography, startling in its frankness, has been written by Mra Pat Campbell, and will start in The Times Sunday. The part she played behind th scenes In Europe's diplomatic arena; her love affairs with famous men. Including the Prince of Wales: comment on famous Americans and on American odety are a few of the outstanding features of what promises to. the literary sensation of th year on two continents. Twelve Pages of Rotogravure Photographs Big astr picture number.

Including a page telling at last th real truth about Hollywood. New Era of Home Building Secretary of th Interior Fall tells of Uncle Sam's plans to strike out for the goal of a "nation of home-owners." An article of deep Interest for every man who paya rent Landlord Wants More Children! Sot only welcomes little folk, but offers prizes for babies born In his house. Where is hs? Read th Sunday Timesl NO MISSIOX PLAT There will be no performance today of the Mission Play at San Gabriel because of Good Friday observance by the players, who will attend the Mt Rubldoux and other celebrations. The play will be given tomorrow and Easter Sunday aa usual..