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Galifornia Interests Galifornia Interests Editorials- Society- -The Drama Thea WEDNESDAY NIRLS PLOTTED TO BURN WHOLE SCHOOL, ESCAPE. Ventura Revolt Laid to Hearst's Attacks on Institution; Mutiny is Quelled, but More Girls Get Away. BY A. M. ROCHLEN.

(EXCLUSIVE DISPATCH.I VENTURA, March details of the conspiracy to destroy by fire all the buildings at the California School for Girls here and then stage a wholesale escape of the 160 inmates of the institution were made public tonight by Mrs. Mary A. HIll, superintendent of the school, following the announcement that the spectacular revolt of the last forty-eight hours is now under control, Mrs. Hill's statement was made after the last of the ringleaders of the uprising was removed from the County Jail to the school grounds and just before the formal meeting tonight of the board of trustees of the institution. According to Mrs.

Hill, the girls planned to set fire to every building on the place, using the live coals from their respective cottages. The simultaneous fires in the buildings were to give- them a chance to liberate the entire school. Plans for county also were discussed by the leaders in the conspiracy, leaving, Ventura, While the board of trustees was meeting at the school tonight four more girls escaped and fled to the hills. The revolt was originally planned in this advice by "crowning" Sheriff said, McMartin over the head with a for today, Mrs. Hill and was to chair and a few other stray bits of be a demonstration by the girls of furniture.

their displeasure at the resignation The presence of eight extra ofof Dr. Martha D. Thorwick Di Gian- and a number of other guards Sc added ficers from the Whittier State School nini, the school physician. The In- assurance to the official statement mates throught Hill said, and made tonight by Supt. Hill Dr.

Di Giannini was that to when she the situation is "well leave today, Mrs. in hand." were taken by surprise The last of the night. uprising ringleaders of left Saturday was taken back to the ATTACKS BLAMED. school and the County Jail, for some Responsibility for the revolt was time the noisiest place in Ventura laid by the school officials to the county, is strangely silent. On the malicious attacks upon the institu- hill, above the city, in their different tion and other State institutions by cottages and in the P.

sensational stories in yellow jour- officially known as the cottage of nals of alloged mistreatment of in- lost privileges, the girls are awaitmates and of charges, given wide ing action by the school officials folpublicity without investigation, by lowing one of the most sensational persons who seek to attack such in- riots ever witnessed In any. State institutions for selfish purposes. "You stitution. may state without any hesitation Three members of the board of that such demonstrations as we have trustees of the school and Mrs. CorJust witnessed, are directly to nelia Stanwood, secretary of the the publication of sensational and State Board of Charities and Corgroundless reports of stories of in- rections, arrived today and at once dividuals who have their own mo- went into conference with Mrs.

Hill. tires for attacking State Institutions. Up to a late hour tonight no stateThe work of competent officials and ment representing the views of the responsible men and women in the board was issued. State is negatived one day by MOVE GIRLS BACK. the unwarranted attacks," said Mrs.

The arrival of the officers from Hearst's Los Angeles Ex- Whittier gave the school authorities Hill, regarding recent sensational stories stir the first opportunity for in which have helped up the unruly and active mastering aminer of the rebellion and Incite the task of and wards, the spirit Mrs. L. B. Hogue transferring the the Santa girls to riot. member of the three of the leaders held over night twentyof also made simi- County Jail, was started Paula, board of trustees, a this this phase of the morning, Mrs.

Hill personally sular statement on pervised the difficult task. Using a situation. large county automobile, with storm SHERIFF "CROWNED." curtains in place, Mrs. Hill accomWhen Sheriff McMartin and his panied by a woman matron and two men arrived at the school Sunday male attendants made trips all they were met with statements by through the day. the girls that they had been advised The girls were first removed from they were wards of the State and the larger jail structure to the could not be touched by the Sheriff smaller from where they were of Ventura county, officers said.

The taken out through the back door ingirls showed they had full confidence to the back yard of the County Hos- A cap is a friendly sort of head covering. Goes with you on long walks and motor rides. A cap, a pipe and a dog -good pals. We have the kind that improve with acquaintance. MULLEN AND BLUETT Broadway at Sixth LOS VOL.

XL. COL. HOLABIRD, PIONEER, DIES. Builder of West Succumbs to Cerebral Hemorrhage. Rescued Imperial Valley at Time of Bankruptcy.

Civil War Service Followed by Notable Career. Closing one of the most interesting chapters in Southern California history, and bringing to an end a career which was marked by noteworthy achievements at every period of its progress, Col. William H. Holabird died at his home in Sierra Madre at 7 o'clock last night. The illness of Col.

Holabird dates back to the fall 61 1917, when, during the time he saw service as chairman of the district exemption board of appeals, paralysis. he He suffered suffered a light a second stroke attack about six months ago, and for about three months had been practically confined to his bed. He was up for the last time on New Year's Day. Monday he spent a restless day, and during the night he lapsed into unconsciousness, having been stricken by a third cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Vermont, he went to KanHAS when that State was the West's frontier, and followed the star of empire still farther westward as the Santa Fe Railroad strung its rusty rails across the barren stretches of New Mexico and Arizona, but not until after he had answered the call of his country and served a term of enlistment with the Union Army during the Civil War.

Known in Japan, Manchuria, Korea and the Philippines as an engineer in whose judgment great confidence could be placed, he earned his largest place in public esteem during the seven years he served as receiver for the California Company of Imperial Valley. It was there that he succeeded in bringing order out of chaos and restoring to solvency a great irrigation system which brought prosperity to more than 30,000 people. His accomplishments in that direction probably had more to do with the wonderful development that the great valley of the Imperial has enjoyed recent years than anyone may know. ENLISTED AT SIXTEEN. Col.

Holabird was 76 years old when death claimed him. He spent his early youth in Vermont, but the blood of the pioneers was in his veins, and 1859 found him serving as a news agent on one of the first railroad running as far west as the Missouri River. At the outbreak of the Civil War the enlisted In the Twelfth Vermont Infantry, being 16 years of age at that time. His enlistment expired in the summer of 1863, but not until he (Continued on Seventh Page.) MORNING, MARCH 2, II: 12 PAGES. POPULATION In Spectacular Revolt at Ventura State Girls' School.

-Two of the Note arm, cut windows Jail Panorama of the End of the Girls' Mutiny at Ventura Times staff photographer, at the Ventura Girls there. GAS SPOUTS MUCK ABOVE WELL DRILL. Drillers in San Fernando Wild Cat District Strike Oil Pocket and Good Signs. A "wild-cat" oil well near Owensmouth, in the San Fernando Valley, caused much excitement in that territory yesterday when an explosion of gas sent oil and water Into the air eighty feet above the derrick. It is said that every indication points to oil in paying quantities.

The well is on the C. F. Hale ranch, three miles from Owensmouth, and is the result of six months of effort upon the part of W. 0. Price, who has expressed confidence from the first that he was working in paying territory.

The hole is now 2400 feet deep and it in expected that when drilling is rem sumed in a day or two. as soon as the flow of gas 1A placed under control, it will require progress of only a few hundred feet more until large oil pockets will be tapped. Reports 1 from Cwensmouth last night indicated that much of the territory in the vicinity of the new well will soon be exploited and that practically every acre in that section of the valley is under lease to prospective drillers. Half Rates for Irrigation Are Given by Board. Half rates for irrigation water used in the San Fernando Valley during -March and April were granted by the Public Service yesterday at the request of mission, Nuys Chamber of Commerce, which pointed out that rain shortage makes it appear that crops will not grow unless cheap water is available.

A rate of scven -tenths of a cent per 100 cubic feet for irrigation has been granted for the two months. but it not apply to ranches having deciduous trees over 4 years old or citrus trees over 5 vears. The agreement may be terminated by the city sooner than April 30 two weeks' notice, It WAS upon agreed. EXTORTION CHARGED. Accused of extortion of $375 from Mrs.

A. E. Lashus on the threat that he would not pay buck any of $1500 she advanced a real estate deal that fell through, Alex Watson. local realty operator. was held to answer yesterday by Justice Brown.

He WAR prosecuted by Dep. Dist.Atty. Hill, 1 By the Federal Directory Census- --(1920) (1980) 071,938 CITY NOT ABLE TO RENT ALLEY. Cannot Charge Bullock's for Use, Realty Board Says. Lease Value Estimate Shames Hearst Exaggerations.

Controversy Put Up to the Public Works Board. On ker way back from Cunty At the Photos by George R. Watson, DAUGHTER OF CABINET MAN COMING HERE Miss Agnes Wilson Takes Bank Position; Has Aided Secretary of Labor. Miss Agnes Hart Wilson, daughter of the Secretary of Labor, has accepted the position of head of the women personnel of the First National Bank and the Los Angeles Trust and Savings Company upon the request of Henry M. Robinson, the bank's president.

Miss Wilson is regarded as one of the best informed business women of Washington. She has served as secretary to her father since his appointment by President Wilson to the office of Secretary of Labor and had aided him in organizing his department. Those in Washington who know her regard her as an assistant Secretary of Labor during her father's illness, she took up of his duties. Prior to Secmany retary Wilson's appointment ns chief of the Labor Department, she served for many years as his private secrewhile he was a member al tary Congress. In addition to supervising the personnel of the First Nawomen tional Bank.

Miss Wilson will also participate in the research work of the banking institution. co-operating the with D. chief M. of the Reynolds, research who department. "She is one of the most valuable business women in the country," Mr.

Reynolds. knows labor and the inside of Washington like a book. Women are becoming more and more valuable in business life and because of this fact Miss. Wilson will become a treasured asset to the company." DR. GOULD DEAD.

Missionary, Traveler, Church Worker Taken. Rev. Louis A. Gould, lecturer and missionary, died yesterday at the Y.M.C.A.. after a short illness.

Puneral services will be conducted toafternoon at the mortuary of morrow W. A. Brown, 1335 South Flower street, by Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher, pastor of the Temple Baptist Church.

Dr. Gould had spent many years as a Baptist missionary in China, and was widely known as a lecturer upon missionary and oriental questions. Twice he traveled entirely around the world and a few years ago he conducted Dry and Mrs. Augustus Strong on their tour through China, India, Burma and other oriental lands. He was prominent in the work of the Temple Haptist Church in this city.

He was 66 years old. voters bandage on Yesterday. County Jail and the California State BANDITS IN SHABBY CAR STOP THREE. Young Men Try Different Parts of City for Raids; Armed Policemen Out. Three pedestrians were held up within an hour in widely separated sections of the city last night by three young bandits driving a small, dilapidated touring car.

Paul F. Rogers, an employee of The Times, living at 1622 Lemoyne street, was robbed at Scott and Logan streets of $70 as he was on his way to pay grocery bill, he reported to the police. A short time later G. M. Lee of 1216 Orange street was held up at Orange and Lucas streets, half a block from his home, by the bandits, but they failed to get anything.

Mr. Lee was carrying his money in an inside pocket of his vest. The bandits then switched to Hollywood, where they held up W. Largent of 4456 Melbourne avenue at Kingswell street and Rodney Drive, relieving him of $9, according to his report to Sergt. Jack Wallace.

Two squads of police detectives armed with shotguns were detailed to search for the robbers, but at a late hour last night had not hit the trail. Girl Run Down; Army Man Held as Fast Driver. Miss Hazel Kring, aged 25, of 416 South Figueroa street, was seriously injured last night when she was run down by an army motorcycle driven by Sergt. Leo B. Thome, attached to the recruiting detail stationed in this city and who resides at 230 South Beaudry avenue.

The accident 00- curred when the young woman tried to cross Figueroa street, between Fourth and Fifth street. At the Recelving Hospital Police Surgeon Saverien found that her left thigh was broken and that she had concussion of the brain. Fletcher Felts, a private detective who witnessed the accident, arrested the sergeant and, after an investigation, Detective Sergeants Hickey and Carr booked the soldier on a charge of reckless driving. Witnesses said the motorcycle was going at nearly forty miles per hour. FOR FIELD STUDY.

Members of the Audubon Society will leave at 9:40 a.m. tomorrow on a Glendale car for Verdugo Park on fold study excursion, (Taken just us she smashed window her jail. cell.1 FALL FROM STREET CAR COSTS LIFE. Unidentified Man Dies of Hurts; Fractured Skull is Hospital Diagnosis. An unidentifled man past middle age was fatally injured last night When he fell from a moving street car on Seventh street between Wall and San Julian streets.

His head struck the pavement, and he died later at the Receiving Hospital of a basal fracture of the skull. According to the report of Los Angeles Railway Company, the man fell from eastbound car No. 216, which was in charge of Motorman Berry and Conductor Randolph. There, were, identification no letters in the nor man's other clothes. He appeared to be a laborer about 50 years old, and was clad in an old suit of brown homespun.

He was ubout five feet eight inches tall. of medium build and had gray hair and a beard. The police are trying to locate his relatives. That the city of Los Angeles possesses no right to charge Bullock's or anyone else for the space over or under St. Vincent's Place is the report which will be submitted to the City Council, this morning by the Los Realty Board.

The report points out that if the easement in St. Vincent's Place was granted to the city for alley purposes only, which the fact, then, the report says, "the rights of the city would not be in any way invaded" by a structure such as Bullock's is now building to connect its Broadway and Hill street stores and which Hearst papers assert 19 an invasion of city rights. The report, which was requested by the City Council, is signed by President Frank Ryan and Secretary S. Ross Fenner, and the approval of the Governing Committee of the Realty Board. A Special Appraisal Committee of the organization nails a second falsehood of Hearst's Examiner and Evening Herald as to the tremendous rental value of the space over St.

Vincent's Place. Dr. John R. Haynes, local commander-in-chief of the Hearst came paign against Bullock's, declared to the City, Council that the annual the connecting unit being built by rental value of the space used by Bullock's is $43,000 a year, while Hearst's Evening Herald has talked wildly every day about the city's giving away $500,000 worth of property in St. Vincent's Place.

RENTAL VALUE DECIDED. The Realty Board, in Its report states that the total net rental value of the nine upper door over St. Vincent's Place to be 00 cupied by Bullock's would be, bu $5370. The board, in to make ita position perfectly clear, says that believes the city should make charge for connecting structure over alleys between parts of businer establishments, says that such cor necting units have no possible it trinsic value except to the abutting property owners 88 the market rental value is entirely eliminate and destroyed by the lack of acce to the upper floors from the street Of this point, the board says: Los Angeles Realty Boat hereby makes this statement, as precedent for the future, Inasmuc as passageways will be required cross alleys to permit the expansic of all businesses, that in the ever the structure or building is not use in any way as a salesroom, or fo the display or storage of goods the should be no charge, as the purpos for which the alley was created merely being carried out. We la (Continued on Ninth Page.) pital, a and then led to a side street where the automobile waited.

This was done, according to the jail attaches, to keep the girls from knowing what was going on and to prevent fresh outbursts. This, however, was not altogether successful, for the girls amused themselves by letting the whole county know they were there and by breaking such windows in the jail building as were within their reach. Just as the big black car was leaving the vicinity of the jail with one of the girls, there was a crash of glass and a big iron came hurtling through the window on the north side of the smaller jail building. "I told them to give me air. I'll show them where my Irish is," came after from behind bars in husky tones and the head of girl about 18 appeared between the bars.

TRUSTEES MEET. In the meantime the three membars of the Board. of Trustees were at the offices of the school, discussing informally the unusual situation. Mrs. L.

B. Hogue of Santa Paula, the last member to arrive, drove her own car from San Francisco in order to be present. Mrs. Charles M. Toll, of Los Angeles, and Mrs.

Paul M. Downing, of San Francisco, are the other members of the Board of Trustees present. Mrs. Downing arrived this morning with Mrs. Stanwood.

After the last strip was made the members of the board held a discussion, then a conference, and later in the evining went into a regular session. Mrs. D. G. Stephens of Santa Monica, is ill and unable to attend.

Mrs. Beryl Bard of Ventura county, the fifth member of the board, is in the East. The statement that the situation is under control was borne out by the outward appearances at the school. There were no disorders of any sort and the regular routine was in force with the exception of the extra guards. Prior to giving out the official statement for the Board of Trustees, members of that body indicated everything possible will he done to correct the situation, but that discipline will be maintained at any cost.

MRS. HILL'S STATEMENT. The entire rebellion, as the school authorities, was reviewed by Mrs. Hill in a statement issued by her to The Times. The statement follows: "The first knowledge I had of anything being out of order was when it was reported to me that nine girls who were sitting out of doors in front of the hospital building, in charge of two officers, first dashed into the building in two groups and then out down the hill off.

the grounds toward Ventura highway. Before dark three of these runaways were brought back to the school safely. "About 8:30 that night it was reported to my office that the girls in cottage No. 2 were in disorder. found the girls out of bed, yelling at the windows, some of them dressed.

breaking the glass and threatening to escape. I called our own officers and in a short time quieted this house. Then a second house, No. 4, broke out with yelling and similar tactics, followed in succession by cottages No. 3 and No.

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