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SATURDAY, MARCH 1181931 PAGE TWO "CABIN PARTY" ON LOVE GREER PUTS 14 TOILS it- SVMNTOH OUT OF MAYOR RACE; EM MAY RUN OLD ARTICLES OLD ASSEMBLY SHOWN PIONEER TRACT SOLD Rejoicing Over Repeal Separated From i Doug Junior MOTHERS CLUB SANTA CRUZ NEWS. SANTA CRUZ.JD ALIFORNIA 5lNTWLAKES Tract Is Last of Baptist Holdings With Exception of Church Organization 'Entertained ii Hammond's Petition Only Charges of Malicious Destruction Against 12 Vouths, 2 Girls Twelve youths and two girls, all residents of Santa Cruz were today waiting hearing on charges Rejoicing over repeal, the Three Musketeers of the House are shown here immediately after, the eighteenth amendment repealer had been passed by the House by 289 to 121. Democratic leaders in the fight against prohibition, left to right, are Rep. Henry T. Rainey of Illinois, Speaker John Garner and Rep.

John Mcbuffie of Alabama. Capitola Sewage i Bonds Advertised Rites Monday For Lester Carmean, British Officer Imprisoned At Some of Mrs. Rhodes In Valencia Valley IThe News' Special Servicel APT.OS, Mar. 18. Mrs.

H. H. Rhodes of tBe Valencia valley section entertained the Pioneer Mothers' club Thursday afternoon at her home. The hostess possesses a number bf historical articles formerly owned by three genera tions of her family, and the club members enjoyed the privilege of viewing therh aiid learning their history. Articles over the century mark' consisted of brooches, ear a bible used by her grandmother, hand made lace dress cuffs, hand made kerchief, wool mittens knit by her great grandmother after she became blind, ornamental combs and a black lace and a silk shawl.

There was a ring made from some of the first gold mined state, a silver spoon also made in mining days, a number of American and foreign coins, ah infant's dress 80 years old, early copies of Harpers magazine, copies of the first papers printed in San Francisco after the great earthquake fire, and a copy of the San Francisco Weekly Index of August 28, 1879. Family Caine West Mrs. Rhodes' great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.

Bigelow Lef-fingwell, left Connecticut early in tHe '40'S, journeyed to New York, and joined a party bound west. They were several months crossing the great plains in their covered wagons, arriving at Salt Lake City previous to the discovery of gold in California. On learning of this discovery Leffingwell ahd family continued their travels to California, taking up their residence in Sacranienta county. Mr. Leffingwell built the first power saw mill at Pilot Hill, where he cut logs for the eabins and lumber for sluice boxes.

He also erected and conducted a hotel ahd saloon at this point. Later he removed to Petaluma where he was joined by Mrs. Rhodes' grandfather; Mr. Gillespie. Here the two men joined forces In building the first homes in that locality.

Mr. Leffingwell was also the-tn veittor of tooth, patented by Sbaulding.used and known to day' as the Spaulding saw tooth. Old Cake Kecipe The recipe of a cake served at the luncheon by the hostess is also of historical origin. It is khown as the 1-2-3-4 cake and at the age of 13 Mrs. Rhodes was taught by her grandmother the method of making this cake, usedi so much in the early days of The historical afternoon was' closed with the presentation of.

the gift of the mouth to the hostess. Guests present were Mary Taylor, Mrs. Charles Wins-( low, Mrs. Frank Jones. Mm vr I Baker, Mrs.

J. J. Verhoeff, Mrs. Spencer, Miss Mildred Rhodes audi Mrs. Earl Rhodes of Santa Crui.

A transfer of the last land hold-1 ing of the old Twin Lakes assembly was made today to Mr. and Mrs. Carl S. Schougaard, 101 Walnut avenue. The property is located on East Cliff tirive at Sev-bnth avenue, the old cement swimming pool stands, and contains land between Seventh aVenue and Eighth avenue and from East Cliff Drive to the ocean.

Mr. and Mrs. Schougaard plan to improve the property but have not yet made their plans public. The Rev. R.

W. King, pastor ot the twin Lakes Baptist church made the lead. The Northern conference' made the transfer of its last land holding of the bid Twin Lakes assembly property. The Twin Lakes church built In 1890, ahd the half block on Which It stands bn Third, street between Eighth and Ninth avenues. Is the only piece of property left that Is owned and operated by the conference.

Tax and Budget Meet Topic At Mountain Center According to Joe Young, director bf Mountain farm center, there will bo an Unusually interesting tax and county budget discussion at his fatm center meeting Mbnday eveniiij at 8 o'clock in the Mountain school house. The program will be in charge ot Harold Nelson, and speakers will be William Horton, county assessor, and Supervisor George Morgan. Young has especially' requested, everyone in th.e district to bring their tax statements to this meeting. A method will be shown whereby each One in a few minutes can picture the portion of taxes which He' pays to the different itpnia of coh uly government. Are The Host People? Royal Perm 100 puin Pennsylvania MOTOH OILS A product of the Quaker State Oil Refining Co.

BIBBINS Tire 4 Ilattrry Service 14-aO lUVKtt ST. "Where Promises are Fulfilled" One Actually Out; Maher pandidata Following the formai announce ment last night by Mayor Fred W. Swanton that he will not seek his fourth term and the tacit afe-knowledgment by former Mayor John B. Maher that he will enter the primary, the situation was complicated today by rumors that Howard JEmlgh, automobile dealer, is considering entering the race. The only candidate who has ac tually filed with the city clerk notice that he will seek the nomination in the primary on May 2 is Roy Hammond, Santa Cruz commercial artist.

Maher, lumberman at 36 Vounglove avenue, served for 15 years on the city council and from 1923 to 19 25 as mayor. He will make his race on an "economy and business administration platform. Emlgh, with a record as busi ness man here for a number of years, was foreman of the county grand jury two years ago. Emigh was not In Santa Cruz today when effort was made to find him in regard to the report that he is considering becoming a candidate for the mayor's post. Mr.

and Mrs. Swanton, who are now in San Francisco, were expected to leave tomorrow on a vacation trip to southern California. They might, it was said by friends, make a trip to the east and Europe before returning to their home here. Commissioner Race The name of Elmer McHugh of 55 Fern street was today added to the list of candidates for the two commissionerships, when he filed his notice of intention with the city clerk. Others in the commlssionership race who have definitely filed their notice of intention are A.

R. Wood, J. H. Aram, Amos Roff, D. R.

Kiff, Fred Kober, U. M. Thompson and O. Fightmaster. CHARGE OP FRAUD IN OLD GRANT CLAIMS DROPPED BY COURT SAN, March IS.

(JP) Federal Judge A. F. St. Sure today dismissed an indictment of 52 counts charging H. Newklrk Wheeler of Los Angeles with ob talning mbney from Monterey county residents by falsely repre-senting laud grants as public do-main.

The action was dismissed on motion of his attorney, William Kites of San Francisco, who de clared there had been ho evidence of fraud; that the indictment, in spite of its numerous counts, was only a misdemeanor and that the 13 farmers of Mon terey who had paid him $100 each for prosecuting their claims to land grants had signed affidavits that they did not believe they would be defrauded. COLLOKD TO BEGIN FOURTH YEAR OF HIS PASTORATE IN S. The Rev. Paul A. Collord will begin his fourth year as pastor of the Alliance tabernacle on the Soquel avenue bridge tomorrow Friends and members have been invited to be present to comniem orate this anniversary.

The pastor will preach on "Sheep and Shepherds," a sermon appropriate to the occasion TINSEL SIORT WIRES KNOXVILLE, March 18 When power wires started popping, a group of youthful kite-flyers decided it was time to run. The boys had been flying a kite with tinsel wrapping which fell across the pow or wires and caused a short. The two wires, oho carrying 13,200 volts, and the other, carrying 220 volts, were burned through causing great flames and much loud popping. i 1 DANIELS TAKES OATH AS AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO RALEIGH: N. C.

Mar. 18. (U.R) Josephus Daniels, world war secretary of the navy, took the oath bf office as United States em bassador to Mexico here today. He was sworn in by, his brother, Judge Frank Daniels of the North Carolina superior court. Bankrupt: Sale Bright Meat Market 1 Fixtures and equipment will be sold in lots to satisfy bidder.

2 p. m. Tuesday, March 21 of malicious mischief and forcible entry growing out of a "wild party" held Thursday night In a cabin on Love Creek, near Ben Lomond. Those arrested, ranging from 17 to 25 years of age, gave their names as follows: Harry Lindsay, 24; W. L.

Wilson, 24; Labon WebBter, 24; James Gregg 19; Frank McFarland, 22; Leslie Amaya, 25; Mike Gangloff, 26; Joe Amaya, 22; 1. De Barrl, 20 Wayne Lester, 24; Goldie Morgan, 23; Herman Birch, 23; Mrs. Jane Williams, 17, and Frank Stoue, 22. Stone, Birch, Lindsay and Goldlej Morgan entered pleas of guilty In justice court with sentence to be imposed Monday at 2 b'clock. Bail was fixed at $100 each.

The others pleaded not guilty, the date of their trial to be set Monday afternoon. Gregg, Lester, Webster and the two Amayas were released oh their own recognizance and De Barri and Wilson on bail Cabin Wrecked The scene of the alleged orgy, a cabin belonging to a group known as the "Jolly Five," in cluding George Flannery and Gene Rodhouse, was completely wreck ed inside, with furniture, dishes and windows broken and even the stove overturned. The discovery of the wrecked cabin was brought about through the questioning of Frank McFarland who was treated at the Santa 'Crux Hospital for a badly cut hand after he had been brought in by Mike Gangloff and W. L. Wilson.

At first it was thought McFarland might have had a hand in the burglarizing of Bibbins' Tire Shop where a number of tires were stolen after thieves had gained entry by smashing a window, but he related he had received the cut at the Love Creek party and led officers there. The latter found several of the gang there all still very much the worse for wear. They were brought to the sheriff's office and booked at the county jail. DR. EINSTEIN SAILS WITH ADVOCATES OF PEACE MAKING TALK NEW YORK, March 18.

(P) Prof. Albert Einstein sailed for Antwerp oh the liner Belgen-land today with eager specific questions and suggestions of a hundred women to ponder on the way. The German scientist and his wife boarded the boat Bhortly before one o'clock. Frau Ein stein went to the purser's office to look after the tickets and bag' gage. Her husband entered his cabin and shut the door.

Dr. Einstein was rushed to the ship's saloon and installed behind a small table was left to listen to a lengthy speech by the- head of a women's peace society dele gation. CENTER OF POWER CINCINNATI, March 18. Due to the steaming equatorial forests, Africa's mineral and ag ricultural resources: have hardly been touched. It Is the opinion bf Dr.

Earl C. Case of the University of Cincinnati that the inexhaustibility bf hyroelectric pbwer and the cheapness bf air cooling may some day make Africa the artificially cooled workshop of the world. TIP FOR FARMERS WASHINGTON, March i8. The U. S.

Department of Com inerce nas discovered now many French farmers destroy weeds and prevent smut in their wheat fields. They use a solution of sulphuric acid varying from eight to four teen per cent on fields. Tho acid, acting as a dehydrant rather than a poison, is said to be bene' flcial to the soil. Do You Know The Rest People? EAT SUNDAY DINNER With us Economically priced but beet quality in preparation, En joy a day of change Change of environment- Change of cooking. Funeral services will be held at the Wessendoif mortuary at 11 o'clock Monday morning under auspices of the Masonic lodge of Morgan Hill for Lester L.

Carmean, who died last evening at th home of a daughter Mis. J. E. Sinkinson pear Arana Gulch. Inurnment will be in the Santa Crui Crematory.

Mr. Carmean, born in Ohio 74 years ago, came to Santa Cruz Moscow, Idaho, in 1901, and moved to Morgan Hill in 1915. He operated a prune orchard in the Santa Clara valley until a few months ago when he return ed here on account ot illness. He had been in the employ of the Coast Counties Gas and Elec tric company ory many yeai-B while, living here. He was-a member of tho East Side Method 1st church -of this city and of -the Masonic lodge of Morgan Hill.

Surviving him are the widow, Mrs. L. L. Carmean; two daugh tors; Mrs. M.

L. Van Scoten of San Francisco and Mrs. Sinkin Bon; and four sons, l)r. Clyde Clarmean '294 Norm uranoi-forte avenue, Walter Carmean of 15 Storey street, W. M.

Carmean of 292 Otis street and Chester D. Carmean of San Jose, 13,541 Banks bf 17,601 In Nation Doing Business By The Associated Press At least 13,541 of the approximate 17.601 banks in the nation that are members and non-mem bers of the federal reserve, were doing business again today. There were several instances of restrictions but for the most part the institutions were functioning normally. Figures compiled for the District of Columbia and the 4S states showed that of the 6,376 federal reserve members at least 5,181 were open. Of the 11,225 non-member banks 8,360 were operating.

Of California's 164 federal reserve members 143 were open. Of the 173 non-members 151 were Open. COST OF BOVINE CONTROL BY STATE WILL BE SLASHED SACRAMENTO, March IS. (yP) Dr. c.

U. Duckworth, chief bf the division of animal Industry of the department of agriculture, announced today administrative costs of California's bovine control will be slashed in half during the next biennlum. The personnel ot the division has been reduced by fifteen persons In a reorganization which merges the old bureau of tuberculosis control under supervision of the, livestock aud poultry disease which wilf- behoSded by Dr. 'i tlct Acquainted Willi the. Best People'.

AL. G. JOAN CRAWFORD LOS ANGELES, March 18. (yp) joari Crawford, alluring young film star announced last bight that she has separated from her huBband, Douglas Fairbanks, film actor and son of the veteran screen character. The separation followed upon the filing against Fairbanks yesterday of a $60,000 stolen love suit by Joi-gen Dietz.

Miss Crawford made it plain that divorce proceedings were not contemplated and insisted that "these damage actions have noth ing to do with it." Dietz accused Fairbanks of stealing the affections of Solveig Dietz and accused the actor of false imprisonment in an investi gation which Fairbanks said was precipitated when Dietz and a woman, known to him as Mrs. Ciir- tiz, tried to sell him a diamond necklace for J6000 last December. The actor said the jewelry was worth but $300, aiid accused the couple of attempting "blackmail." Fairbanks at the same time made a statement that he hoped for a reconciliation. "I am going to send her flowers, call her up every day and send her telegrams when I can't get her on the tele phone," he said. "This is not like other separations, for we are still in love." Mrs.

Ella Beers Dies At Home On Capitola Road Mrs. Ella M. Fischer Beers, born in Sacramento in 1858 and the daughter of covered wagon pioneers of California, died last evening at her home on the lower Capitela road near Seventh avenue after an illness of two months. She had lived here since 1889. The body was removed to the Wessendorf mortuary where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock under the auspices of thi Idle wild chapter of Eastern Star of this city of which she was a member.

The Rev. John L. Burcham, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, will officiate. Interment will be in Odd Fellows' cemetery. Mrs.

Beers was the wife of J. C. Beers and the mother of Mrs. Marion E. Fischer Patten of Los Angeles and the late Frank I.

Fischer. REK'HSBANK HEAD SAlD NEW AMBASSADOR TO U. S. BERLIN, Germany, Mar. 18.

(JP) A source considered unquestionable revealed today that Dr. Hans Luther, who resigned yester day As president of the reiehs-bauk, had been appointed am bassador to the United States. An official announcement was expect ed tonight. FLArpER FANNY SAYS: nvt U. g.

PftT. OFF. Chaps who are speechless with love often scud the flowerlest 1)iirAi0 J.0 riVaie UliyerS Buyei Adopting a policy entirely new in such matteis, the Capitola chamber of commerce today In serted an advertisement in The News in an effort to dispose of the $21,500 bond issue of the! Capitola sanitation district. E. V.

Woodhbuse, president of the chamber, Said the bonds should be readily disposed of when It became generally known they were tor sale. "When you have anything good for sale, it is only neces sary to advertise the fact to find buyers," he said. "These bonds have been approved by the state banking commission, and have property assessed at $400,000 back of them. They constitute a good conservative investjhent, and bear a good rate of interest." The bonds for the purpose, of installing a new sewage system at Capitola were voted when the State board of health condemned the old system and ordered it, re placed. They are in $1,000 denominations.

Young People of Churches to Hold All Day Activities All Young Peoples' societies of Santa Cruz will take part In a series of activities tomorrow which will include services In two churches during the morning, a dinner and services at night. All activities will be conducted by a committee of the Inter-Churches Council from the University of California. Morning services will be held In the First Christian church and the Oarfield Park Christian church. The dinner will be in the First Christian church at 5 p. followed by a meeting and services at 6 o'clock at the Congregational church.

JOHN KAISER DIES ON MATTISON LANE John Kaiser, poultryman on Mattison Lane for 20 years, died last evening at his home after an extended illness. The body was removed to the Chase mortuary. Funeral arrangements were pending today. Mr. Kaiser was a native of France, 84 years of ago.

There are no knbwn relatives. Mho Ale The Best People? This is contribution to your slore of knowledge GillenY Corn Eradicator i is guaranteed to give relief in 60 minutes Sold iknd Mfgd. by Imprisoned within the Tower bf London is Lieut. N. Baillie-Stew-art (above) an officer of the Sea-forth Highlanders who is held for violation of the Official Secrets Act.

Full dfetails of the criine he IS charged With have not been pub lished and it is only recently that his name became known, although he Has been held for some time. i. A. BRANCH BANK IS ROBBED OF $10,000 BY DAYLIGHT BANDITS LOS ANGELES, Mar. 18.

(U.R) Two bandits today forced the manager of the Angeles Mesa branch of the Security First National bank to open a safe and they escaped with a sum estimate-ed at 110,000. The pair gained entrance to the bank when the janitor opened It this morning. They held him prisoner until the manager, L. R. Hague, arrived.

AUTO WRECKED IN TRUCK COLLISION The Essex coach driven by Mrs. M. J. Medina of Houte 2, Box 242, was completely wreck ed yesterday when it figured in a collision with a Union Ice company truck driven by Ralph Dofflemyre of 8 Grant street. The accident occurred at the intersection of Seabright avenue and Clinton street, Officer Hoi-man Chaplin investigating.

Neither of the drivers was hurt. lXDOOR TEX.SiS CHAMP WINS TITLE SECOND TIME NEW YORK. March 18. (A) Gregory S. Mangin of Newark, New Jersey, won the national in door singles tennis championship for the second straight yeur today, defeating Clifford B.

Sutler of Orleans in a thrilling five let due 6-1; 6-3; 2-6; 3-6; 6-2. HE MIST BE "Is old Angus a typical Scots "13 he? He's saved all his toys for his second childhood!" Tit-Bits. Do You Know The Best People? Richard t. DOYLE mw WHOOPEE MTF'TTTI HERE COMEJ 1 -M iXjr 7 IU PF WITH At iv FLAOQ IT kit MX '4 te) tvs. "-v.

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