The Press Democrat from Santa Rosa, California • 1

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Light Northwesterly Winds The Only Newspaper in Sonoma County With Both Associated Press and United Features VOLUME XLIX SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1923 TEN PAGES NUMBER 163 iKjanr jvJHm 1 JUL 0 0 SEAVEY HEW HEAD OF R. R. German Strike and Riot Greet Allies BERLIN, Jan. 11; (Associated Press) A national strike of one hour, in which all workers, including those in the government services, will take part, has been called for Monday as a protest against the occupation of the Ruhr, GRAND TOTAL OF 27,414 ON U.C. REGISTER SACRAMENTO, Jan.

11 (By Associated Press.) The annual report of the president of the 1'niverslty of California recites that the university Is the largest in America with an enrollment in November of regular full-time students, and 10,909 non-resident students. President Barrows said the rapid growth of this and other institutions had given rise to the fear that standards of scholarship might break down. This, he said, he did not believe would occur. WE EACH ATE 102 POUNDS OF SUGAR IN 22 NEW YORK, Jan. 11., (Associated Press) With a per cupita consumption of 102 pounds, Americans in 1922 established a world record as sugar eaters, it w.ts declared in the American Sugar Bulletin, published by the American Sugar Rcfiining Company.

The per capita consumption in 1921 was placed at 88.26 pounds. Figures were based on a population of 110,000,000. WITNESSES SHY YANKS LAMENT ORDER TO QUIT CASTLED RHINE COBLENZ, Jan. 11 (By Associated Press.) Gloom if not consternation has descended upon the 1200 soldiers of the Eighth United States infantry who are now preparing to bid farewell to this lovely spot on the becastled Rhine. They are the last of the American forces on Europe's soil and it is the end of their perfect day.

The word reached a dance given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where the German wives and sweethearts of many of the American troops were among the dancers. They raised their voices in tearful lamentation. It was a blow to Coblenz and today the face of every man, woman and child expressed a personal grief. LONDON, Jan. 11.

A Reuter's dispatch from Essen, timed 4:20 oclock this afternoon, says martial law is to be proclaimed in the city by the French occupational forces almost immediately. PARIS, Jan. 11. (Associated Press) Dr. Wilhelm Mayer, the German ambassador to Franco, left Paris for Berlin at noon today.

Da Mayer took hie leave without notifying tho Freneh foreign office or giving any indication of the reasons for his departure. The foreign offioe, therefore, lacking any official information, regarde the German envoy aa nbeent on leave and considers the diplomatic situation bat wean France and Germany unaffected. BRU8SELS. Jan. 11.

(Associated Press) The German minister to Belgium, Dr. Landeberg, left Brussels this afternoon. His departure was unmarred by any untoward incident. SAN FRANCISCO. Jau.

11. Clyde L. Seavey was named president of the state railroad commission at a meeting of that body yesterday. i Seavey, who was former member of the state board of control, and city manager of Sacramento, was one oi Governor Stephens eleventh-hour appointees. He was named on January 3 for the six-year term, succeeding H.

E. S. Benedict, whose term expired January 1. Seavey's election caused much surprise to those who expected to see President Harley W. Brundlge re-elected head of the commission, nnd an argument of no small proportions is understood to have taken place during the meeting.

It was hinted Hast night by persons who claim to have inside knowledge of plans that have been made for the immediate future that other matters connected with the reorganization of the railroad commission will meet with, strenuous opposition from members who were opposed to Seaveys election yesierady. The other commissioners are Edgerton Shore, James T. Whittlesey, Harley Brundlge and Irving Martin. MYERS ON SUPREME COURT SACRAMENTO, dan. 11.

Governor Friend W. Richardson todav appointed Superior Judge Louis W. Myers of Los Angeles county as associate Justice of the State Su-pfieme court, to succeed Chief Justice-elect Curtis D. Wilbur of Los Angeles. In a signed statement.

Governor Richardson announced the appointment of Judge Myers as Jndgp Wilbur's successor, to complete his unexpired term of eight years. Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan subsequently announced, however, the governors appointment Is good only (until the next general election and that Myers will have to stand for office In 1924. REPORT mi TO Kill WITNESS IH OUIII DEITH Til BASTROP, I (Associated Press) Judge Fred L. Odom today took official cognizance of a report published in a morning newspaper that an apparent attempt had been made to assassinate IV.

C. Andrews, a state witness the open hearing investigation now in progress of hooded band depredations in Morehouse parish. The Judge ordered sub-penaes issued for Andrews. E. A.

Farland, chief of the detail of department justice agents, and Meigs O. Frost, a newspaper reporter. LULAL MADItn A Postmaster Charles O. Dunbar, whose term Is about to expire, has become a banker. The postmaster Is now manager of the extension department of the Central Commercial and Saving Bank, it was announced Thursday.

The office. Just created by the bank, is an Important one, and officials of the bank said Thursday that they look upon Mr. Dunbar as one of their best assets. Motor Vehicles Have Increased 21 Percent SACRAMENTO. Jan.

11. Before retiring from the office of superintendent Chenu of the State motor vehicle department. Issued a report showing motor vehicle registrations In California for the year 1923 had Increased 21 per cent over the total for the year previous. The fiscal year of the department ends on February 1st and Chanus financial report covered the eleven months ending January 1, aa follows: Total fees collected. total passenger cars registered, trucks.

motorcycles, trailers, 4,789. Rft-reglstratlona and transfers, chauffeurs issued, 2,490.. ESSEN. Jan. II- (Associated Press Approximately 5,000 Essen citizens stormed last tho doors of the Kalserholf.

the citys leading hotel, demanding the expulsion of the French commieeion which tho crowd believed was lodging there. Scores swarmed Into the building, but Dr. Hans Luther, former bur- gomaeter of Essen and now Mima ter of Food In the Cuno cabinet, appeared In time to prevent more serious consequences. 1 PARIS, Jan. 11., (Associated Press.) Premier Poincare said today the government plans the evrntual occupation of Bochum, if Germany fails to carry out the French demands.

The ocupation of Bochum, tho site of the iron and steel works of Hugo Stinnes, is said to bet set for Saturday. BAYONETS FIXED Germanys richest section of the Ruhr district is in the hands of the French troops tonight owing to the failure of the Germans to live up to the stipulations of the treaty of Versailles. While the ocupation is not spread over the entire district the leading city, Essen, is occupied and the 600,000 inhabitants are now subject to the supervision of soldiers with fixed bayonets and full fixed equipment. The proclamation of General De Goutte in command of the French army, which is addressed to the city of Essen, says that the Franco-Belgium troops are being sent into the Ruhr to assist the allied engineers commission in obtaining the coal required from Ger- many on the reparations count. It announces that German social and other law, including that pro- vidlng for the eight hour day will remain in force.

The German officials are requested to continue at their accustomed duties and were advised that the publishers would not be disturbed as long as they did not publish articles dealing with the armies. PARLIAMENT APPROVES. France's separate action in the Ruhr was approved by Parliament today, the members of the chamber and senate hearing for several minutes Premier Poincares, declaration which made It plain that France would go as far aa necessary to force serious efforts on the part of Germany to pay her reparations. BLUNDERS PALERMO (Sicily), Jan 11. (Associated Press) Former King Constantine of Greece died suddenly here today of cerebral hemorrhage.

The death was most unexpected. He was to have started for Naples tomorrow with his family to stay at the Falazzo di Capodi-monte at the invitation of the Duke of Aosta, later going to Florence to make his permanent residence there. At the bedside were his wife, former Queen Sophie, and their three daughters, the crown princess-of Rumania and Princess Irene and Catherine. Eight vears or more have elapsed since Constantinp 1 first ascended the throne of Greece. For three of these he was an exile in Switzerland, having been forced to abdicate by the Allies, owing to his pro-Gorman attitude during the war.

Upon the death of his spcccs-sor, his son. Alexander, due to the bite of a pet monkey, in October 1920, Constantine returned to Athens. a plebiscite having determined in favor of his restoration. O. E.

McCormack of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, will arrive tomorrow on a frip to the Geysers in which he is greatly interested, for an over-Sunday visit. He will be accompanied by a number of friends, whom ha is interesting in the rejects to be developed there. Robert O'Connor of this city, will join the party here and spend the week-end with them. He suggested that the business men of the city drive to the Geysers Sunday and meet Mr. McCormack and get acquainted with ills plans.

The Geysers will he the principal theme of discussion at the annual banquet of the Healdshurg chamber of commerce Monday night. Mr. McCormack will be one of the speakers. Mr. Dunn, the engineer in charge of the development of the work now going on at the Geysers, and Mr.

Smith of Smith and Emory of San Francisco, will also speak. It is expected that some Idea of the plans of the deVelopment of the Geysers will be made at the timo and that It will be of interest to the entire county. Swarm of Rum Ships Caught NEW YORK. Jan. 11 (Associated Press) The swarm of rum running craft, which today sought by sheer strength of numbers to overwhelm the prohibition navy with its newly acquired gun-toting flagship Lexington, tonight suffered its first casualty, according to observers at Sandy Hook, who reported that the launch Margaret laden to the gunwhales with whiksejr, was captured by a coast guard crew.

PAIR OF LIQUOR CARRIERS CAPTURED BY DRY NAVY. Almost simultaneously three other vessels of the rum fleet were reported to have been seized by coast guard craft off Am-bros channel lightship. The quadruple haul totaled 1000 cases. Besidos the Margaret officials said they had confiscated tho Eve-yn, a twenty-five foot sea skull, an unnamed luunch Hnd a rum runners scout boat, all of which were believed to have been owned In Highland, N. J.

Slider Named Member Of Rales Committee Senator Herbert Slater of this city, has been appointed on tho Rules committee at the State legislature. The committee was appointed by Lieutenant Governor C. C. Young to determine how many committees the senate will have and the members on earh. The most scintillant apgre-gratlon tof progressive business men ever to come to Santa Rosa will be here tomorrow for the Bridge-the-Gate conference, called by the local chamber of commerce.

And this galaxy of shining stars is expected to emit such sparks of enthusiasm for the bridge proiect as to attract attention throughout the state. Men like Mayor James Rolph of San Francisco, Citv Engineer M. M. OShaugh-nessv of the same city, Robt. Newton Lynch, It.

B. Hale IV. L. Miller, president of the North of Bay Counties Association, and prominent legislators, including Senator Herbert W. Slater, have given definite muturunces that thev will be presenL Altogether.

It is expected to develop into the most important series of conferences yet held on the suhjoct tof bridging the Golden Gate. 8. F. COMING STRONG Secretary James G. Stafford of he lore I rhamher, returned from San Francisco Thursday night with a report that-the following organizations will ho represented from there: San Francisco Chsmher of Commerce.

bv Robert Newton Lvnrh. Col. Harold L. Mack. Frank Mover chairman of the highwnv committee; R.

B. Hale and Capt. I. N. Hibbard.

California State Automobile Association, by C. C. Cot roll, head of the enod roads denartment, and A. L. Oemherser, rhalrmnn of tap Rrldge-the-Rav committee of the Motor Dealers' Association.

Cnl'fornla Development Board. Californians. Incorporated. San Mateo county. Santa Clara county.

State legislature, by Senator Slater, and five other legislators. tn addition to these nnd the San Francisco municipal officials, there will he representatives from Eureka, and from Mendocino. Lake --d M-vln counties, as well as Petaluma and other Sonoma county cities OPENING GUN AT 10 The first conference will he at the rhamher of commerce rooms, at 10 'oclock. This wl'l he own to all people Interested In the -Meet of bridging the Golden Gate. After luneh there will be an afternoon meeting In the same plae and likewise open to all Interested The dinner session, to he held in the evening at the Occidental, and for which reservations are now cloRod.

will complete the nro-ernm. At the dinner session Ross Poet will he toastmaster. Harold L. Mack will talk' on Financing the Bridge" W. Miller 111 dismiss "A Through Highway from Canada tn Mexico," and Frank Burke of Petaluma will talk on The Golden Gate Bridge and Population Growth North of Han Francisco.

There will he other prominent speakers both In the evening nnd nfternonn. Stafford said. Thursday night, hut these will not be announced until tomorrow. Josephine Schneider is Taken to Napa Thursday Mrs. Josephine Schneider was adjudged insane Thursday afternoon by Judge Ross Campbell, after an examination conducted by Dr.

J. IV. Jesse and Dr. S. S.

Bogle, and she was later taken to the Napa State hospital for treatment. Mrs. Schneider, wife of Simon Schneider, was arrested some time since for shoplifting and Monday wandered away from home to be found later several miles In the country. She has been worrying greatly since her arrest and It is believed It has broken her mind. Jess Willard Seeks Match With Dempsey NEIV YORK, Jan.

11 (By Associated Press.) Jess Willard, here seeking a return match for the heavyweight boxing title with Jack Dempsey, today convinced a majority of critics who watched him go through a work-out that despite his 290 pounds, he is in good condition and hs Is able to get down to fighting trim again with proper training. Troop Ship to Leave New York Today at Noon WASHINGTON, Jan. 11. The transport St. Mihiel" will sail from New York at noon tomorrow for Antwerp, where she will take aboard the American troops.

The wlvee of returning American troops will not be able to find accommodations on board the St. MihieL as General Allens force, including the staff officers, is more than sufficient to take up all available space. LIS Yum Low, proprietor of the Chinese mercantile store of 81ng Wo In Sebastopol, was arrested Thursday afternoon by Custom Officer E. E. Enlow of San Francisco, and charged with selling opium and yen ehee.

Enlow, who Is a special customs officer from the treasury department, narcotic bureau, made a raid on the store run by Low and Is said to have secured a quantity of evidence. Low is thought to be only one of a ring of peddlers and sellers who have San Francisco as their headquarters. It was said unofficially that a weekly messenger from San Francisco, who makes the rounds of the principal Chinese districts, was not netted in the raid. A warrant was aecured for Low's arrest and he was lodged in the county jail pending his hearing before United States Commissioner Hilliard Comstock on January 20. Cash bail was offered by a number of friends of the Oriental, but was refused as bonds are necessary in a federal case.

Low is held under $500 bonds. ELKS TO GIVE CLUB The local Elks will give the second number of the Lyceum Theresa Sheehan Company, in the Federated church, on Thursday afternoon, January 18. All the proceeds will go to the Asilomar of the local Girl Reserves. Walter H. Nagte, exalted ruler, made the gift at the meeting of the club in its hail Wednesday afternoon.

The girls expressed their gratification and have started the plans for a giant campaign of ticket selling. School children are to bo admitted to the concert for 25 rents and adults for 35 cents. The program will ensist of readings by Miss Sheehan, solo and ensemble numbers hy Miss Claudia Peck, violinist, and Miss Cleo Virginia Peck, soprano and cellist. Clemenceau Excites Veteran ex-Premier; Doctor Bars Him Out PARIS, Jan. 11 (By Associated Press.) One of the first visits ex-Premier Clemenceau made when he returned from the United States was to visit former Premier De Freyctnet, who now at hie advanced age receives nobody, as absolute quiet has been prescribed for him, but exception was made for Clemenceau on condition that the latter take care not to excite the veteran.

The talk on America engaged in by the two passed off safely, but when the reparations question came under discussion both men became extremely heated over Germany's conduct, the result being that De Freyolnet was sent to bed by his physician and orders were issued that nobody bo admitted, especially Clemenceau. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Press) According to the testimony today of the physican and nurse who attended Mrs. Teresa Bell Just before she died, she was sane. Miss Anna Rose Brady, who for three years was an attendant in a Vermont asylum, testified that Mrs.

Bell was sane by all her standards of Insanity obtained during her experience in the eastern asylum. She did not qualify as an expert witness of insanity, however. Dr. Edward H. Howell testified that Mrs.

Bell was not addicted to drugs, was sane and was not alcoholic. His testimony as based on his observation as her physician during the lust four months of Mrs. Bell's life. Society Drug Party Raided Atop Nob Hill SAN FRANCISCO. Jan.

11 A narcotics party held by the wife of a wealthy business man In her suite at tho Stanford Court apartments. Powell and California streets, was interrupted by narcotics agents, when they arrested Frederick Robinson, alleged prince of the dope peddlers as lie was urout to enter tho building to join the party. This was declared today by the arresting officers after Robinson had appeared before Police Judge Lyle T. Jacks. The woman to whom he was said to be taking the narcotics was recently cured of the narcotic habit.

Her husband spent thousands of dollars in bringing about her cure, the officers declared. The husband then left for New York and as soon as he left she returned to the habit, it is alleged. NARCOTICS SEIZED Robinson Is said by police to have supplied drugs to wealthy San Franciscans. A raid on ili-inson's residence last night dis closed 100 hypodermic needles and a number of other instruments for narcotic Injection. A quantity of narcotic was also found, said the officers.

When arrested as fee was entering the Stanford Court apartments, Robinson was well dressed. On his person were found dia'-monds valued at $2000. The keys to safety deposit boxes of down town banks were also found. Morphine and other narcotics were found in Robinson's possession, say the officers. The officers declared that thev have been watching Robinson for several weeks.

Carter Floor Leader For Administration SACRAMENTO, Jan. 11.. (Associated Press) The appointment of Henry E. Carter of Los Angeles to tho post of chairman of the committee on attaches which was made by Speaker Merrlam of the Assembly of the Callforla Legislature, carried with It tho post of floor leader for the administration forces, a post said by assembly-men to be of high importance In their future work. Stolen Auto Probe is Being Conducted Here An adjuster of the Insurance company carrying the risk of the Joseph Aiveras automobile, which was reported stolen from Fifth street Wednesday night and destroyed by the Northwestern Pacific north -bound Eureka express south of town, arrived here Thursday and is making an investigation regarding the loss of, the car.

The polire and sheriffs force had discovered no now developments during the day and there was a tendency to allow the visiting adjuster to delve thoroughly Into the case for NEW YORK, Jan. 1., (Associated Press) Arrested last night in a West Eighty-first street apartment, where detectives found aer garbed in an Oriental sleeping rolie Juanita Hansen, motion picture star, spent last night in a police cell on a charge of illegally possessing narcotics, it was disclosed today. Miss Hansen, when arraigned today, protested she was a victim of a police frameup. She declared the arrest would ruin my career." Miss Hansen was committed to prison in default of hail but later the amount was reduced to $300 which was furnished by a surety company, and she was released. Her hearing was set for Saturday.

Detectives hnd been looking for Miss Hansen for seiernl weeks since her name was found on a drug peddler's list along with that of Wallace Reid, movie star, who now is recovering in California from illness that followed a breakdown caused by his fight to break the drug habit. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11. The namo of Miss Hansen was found on the hooks of "Dr. Charles B.

Blessing, who conducted the "Barker Sanitarium In Los Angeles, and who now faces charges with "Dr." John Scott Barker of Oakland of violating the federal narcotic, act. Miss Hansen's mother was quoted in a Los Angeles newspaper as admitting her daughter hud been an addict, but had been cured. Nearly fifty employees attended tlie January meeting of the Rosenberg store a few days ago, with Fred Rosenborg residing. He thanked the employees for their hearty support during the year 1922. stating that the business had nearly reached the goal set, He attributed a good portion to this success to the sales department and credited the advertising as voice of the business." Mr.

Rosenberg also spoki of the proposed extension of the store when the two store rooms formerly occupied by Healey and Mrs. Newman are remodeled and opened. He expects to investigate many of the new features of department stores while on his eastern trip and hopes to add much to the local store when he returns. Mr. Carter and Lloyd Hendrix spoke to the assembled employees, after which Max Rosenberg told of his experience in San Francisco as a lesson to them to make a name as good as a bond.

Monthly prizes were offered for the heat suggestions from the employees for the betterment of the service. The meeting closed with announcement that Dave Rosenberg had been appointed in charge of the mens furnishings department, and Mrs. Hattie Hawkes aa credit manager. French Planes Drop Warning to Germans BERLIN, Jan. 11.

French airplanes dropped leaflets over Essen yesterday calling upon the poula-tion to remain quiet, according to dispatches received here today. The leaflets asserted that persons who stopped work would be deported and that those who prevented or Interfered with the normal course of the city's activities would he subject to the death penalty. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Central Commercial and Savings Bank Vas held Thursday at Vallejo. The annual report showed a wonderful growth for this strong institution during the past year, which was highly satisfactory to the stockholders. Reporta from the various branches showed that a steady growth had been enjod by each branch The Santa Rosa branch, which has been established but thirteen months, showed a remarkable year's business.

The growth of this bank has greatly exceeded the expectations of the management, and Vice-President and Manager Geo. R. Cadan was complimented upon his successful management. The annexing of the Sonoma Valley Bank of Sonoma lately has added greatly to the resources and deposits of the Central Bank. This was recognized as one of the strong institutions of the State.

The reports showed that the resources of the Central Commercial and Savings Bank at the close of business on December 30. 1922, were $4,595,416.62 with deposits at $4,249,705.56. The bank has paid a stock interest dividend of 7 per cent during the year and has recently received permission to increase its capital stock from $250,000 to It ts the Intention to offer 1350 shares of this stock to their friends who desire a safe Investment at once. The Penngrove Bank will be opened In about two months. The new bank building is being rushed to completion and will be modern in every particular.

The old board of directors were re-elected for the coming year. They are L. G. Harrier, A. J.

Pine, Joseph Enos. R. E. Doyle, F. cl Mclnnis, W.

J. Tormey, Albert Casper, IV. S. Thomnson and J. Campbell.

The board organized by the election of the following officers: L. G. Harrier, president; IV. J. Tormey, vice-president; George R.

Cadan, vice-president and manager of Santa Rosa branch; T. G. Hol-lahaugh. vice-president and manager of Sonoma branch: L. R.

Cole-mail, R. c. Boyce, assistant cashier and manager of Benicia branch; F. W. Luttrell.

assistant cashier; Andrew J. Smith, assistant cashier and manager Penngrove branch; C. O. Dunbar manager extension department. Ill PHIIS SI SAN RAFAEL, Jan.

11. -Tho reunion of a gray-haired mother and her wayward son, released from rileon by executive clemency ob-trlned by takinq l.er boos plea to Go'-ernor IVllliam D. Stephens In person, was the scene enacted in the shadow of San Quentin prison yesterday. A story in this morntngs's papers first ltold the little mother that her son had been freed. She hurried to 8an Quentin, but was told that Warden James A.

Johnston had no orders to release the son, Hugh McCann, 19, formerly in the United States navy, serving a five-year sentence for stealing an automobile. Four hours she waited, Then in the mail came an envelope from the governor's office containing the pardon. In less than 10 minutes McCann was taken from his room In the Jute mill and rushed through the prison routine. When he appeared outside the gate, his mother completely collapsed into hor son's arms. MeCanh was convicted in San Diego September 20 last.

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