Petaluma Daily Morning Courier from Petaluma, California • 1

PETALUMA A city of beautiful home, many churches, large factory district, thriving waterfront, excellent school facilities and the trading eenter of Southern Sonoma and Northern Marin counties. JAILY' SOUTHERN Sonoma NORTHERN Marin COUNTIES Greatest Poultry and Dairy fETALUM UMIE1R District Ihe Gatewi the North of Bay 1)1 strict Petaluma, (he Gateway City lili to MBEJt 85 PETALl'MA. CALIFORNIA, VOL. LX II Established 1876 UtlllAV, January 5, 11E3 MOSS CAflPBELL JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT 0 00 0 0 prof. Campbell Is Named Head Of U.

C. PROFESSOR TO SEWELL pyjHioNs iloix If II. C. SANTA CRUZ, Jan. 4.

Marshall Creek reservoir, the sole drinking water supply of the town of Ben Lomond, is tine great big corn whisky highball today as a result of the dumping, of sixty barrels of seiz-corn mash In the creek by Sheriff Howard Trafton. Prospects of an overnight rush to the town by those of unslaked thirst loomed big today, for every faucet is gurgling corn whisky in mdre or less potent form, while there Is a kick in every gill of the dally bath. REPORTED SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4r-Dr. William Wallace Campbell, director of the Lick Observatory since 1901, today was unanimously elected president of the University of California at a special meeting of the board of regents of that Institution, succeeding President David P.

Bar-rows on July 1 next, the date of retirement named In Dr. Barrws letter of resignation. In addition to the university presidency, Dr, Campbell will retain the directoi ship of the Lick, Qhserv-' alory, although It la understood that his work there will be largely consultant. and that he wil devote at-'most hiB entire time to the affairs of the great Berkeley educational Institution. Dr.

Campbell, in his acceptance of the offer made by the executive committee of the board of regents, specified that he must be permitted to retain his observatory position. At present Dr. Campbell Is gaged on a series of investigations, of the world famou Einstein theory of reativity, based upon photograph- (Continued on Page 6) Poe CampbeT, well known Sonoma county attorney and at present assistant dlstrlet attorney under Hoyle, hag been appointed superior judge, to succeed. Emmet Seawell, who was recently elected Justice of the Supreme Court Judge Seawell tendered his resignation several days ago. The newly appointed Judge, Ross Campbell, Is widely known in this county.

Judge Campbell la at present chairman of the Sonoma County Republican Central Committee. Campbell has practiced In the county for many years. The appointment was made yesterday by Governor Stephens and soon afterward the news was received here. Great Interest has been centered in the appointment. It Is with sincere regret that the friends of Judge Seawell see him retire, but delight In his election to the higher court During years that he has presided in Department 1 of the Superior Court, he has given justice and his decision were always satisfactory.

He played no favorite, hr! Just and considerate Judge Seawell will be wished every success on the supreme bench by his friends in Petaluma and Sonoma county. It Is (understood that there are several aspirants to the office of assistant district attorney, which has been made vacant' by the appointment of Ross Campbell to the Superior Bench. Among those who are named Is Judge George Warfield of Cotatl PARIS, Jan. 4. Belief that France will soon send an army Into the Ruhr basin was strengthened today when Premier Poincare held a long interview with War Minister Magi-not.

PARIS, Jan. 4. The conference of allied leaders which has been endeavoring for the past three days to find a common plan for solution of the German reparations problem, was amicably dissolved late today wHh the British delegation in disagreement with the representative! of France, Italy and Belgium on the question pf-1iow to deal with Germany. The British delegation will leave for London tomorrow. The representatives of France and Belgium will continue to exchange views as to what means should be taken jointly and will Issue a collective note at the conclusion of their deliberations.

No vote was taken, the French say, the expressions of the various de'egates making It clear that balloting was unnecessary, A formal statement by Prime Bonar Law just before the conference broke up said the British considered that the French proposals, if put into effect, were likely to bring disastrous results to Europe's economic life. At the same time, France was assured the British government, and, It was believed, the British people, retained unchanged their feeling of friendship for France. CAimTw. i Mrs. William G.

Fletcher, formerly Miss Lillian Heinsen of this city, was seriously Injured last Sunday, when the Cadillac car in which she was riding with her husband, skidded when a tire blew out and upset on the highway near Bakersfield, pinning the young woman underneath It required twelve men to remove the car, which was heavily loaded with trunks and other luggage, the couple being en route to this city, where they are to reside. Mrs. Fletcher was'taken to McFarland, where her husbands parents reside and a doctor attended her. It was found that she suffered from a broken shoulder blade and was cut and bruised about the body. On her arrival here last night Bhe had Dr.

N. Rundall reset the broken bone and was greatly relieved. Mr, and Mrs. Fletcher, who have been located in Santa Barbara, are to reside in this city, Mr. Fletcher having engaged In business with his brother-in-law, Harry Henrtchson, In the garage business at Penngrove.

Mr. Fletcher was driving the car when the accident occurred. He was making 30 miles an hour and when he felt the car slipping and realized that he could not control It, he steered it off the concrete highway, Into the dirt road. Mrs. Fletchers face struck the dirt road and was hsdly scratched and bruised.

Mr. Fletcher was thrown clear of the wreck. A pet dog, which was seated in the car with the couple, escaped unhurt. Several birds were in the rear of the machine In a cage and three were kfled. The car was almost a total wreck.

Mr. and Mrs Fletcher remained at McFarland with relatives until the machine was repaired and later resumed their Journey to this, city. Mrs. Fleteher Ib a daughter of Mrs. Margaret HenBon and a sister of Mrs.

Henry Heinrleh-son, of this city. American Legion Hall Directors Organize Hhe board of directors of the American Legion ABSociatton met lest, night at the hall and organized when they elerted the following officers: President, Dr, S. Z. Peoples; ice president, Dr. Hall Weston; Serretary and Building Manager, John A.

Anderson. MARTINEZ. Jan. 4. Suspecting that her husband, Samuel J.

ORourke, from whom she Is spearat-ed, had kidnaped her two daughters, Dorothy, 5, and Mariella 7, Mrss. Erma O'Rourke appealed to the sheriff of Contra Cosita county this afternoon. A man, in an automobile took them away from early today. Among Petalumas progressive young men, who have not been here very long, but wly are making good with good service, are the Goree brothers, who are in the tailoring and cleaning business. They are situated at the Metzger store.

They are industrious and Intend to win their way In accommodating all In every way possible. Mr. Goree has the following to say: Too often are prone to pass up the prosperity that is existent and seek for some lovely prosperity 'that has been pictured to us. If we are wisd we will accept that which is present and exert our efforts toward Increasing It. Petaluma at present enjoys a prosperity that Is not equalled by many communities.

"However, It should be the desire of all to increase this prosperity to I such a point that ft shall remain always with us.i this can be jdone Is shown-by 4 the success accorded Petaluma In its efforts lr, the past. I "There are two factors that must I work for the attainment of the civic or business goal, They are the business men, or sellers, and' the -consuming public, or buyers. When these two factions combine for a common purpose the successful cul-mination of this campaign will have I been assured. Let the merchants and businessmen resolve to give real scr-Ivice and value, while on the other i hand let the buyers resolve to ac- cord these two things their sup-I port by beeping the wealth of this district in Petaluma, where It be- longs. MYSTIC THEATRE OF Watches Diamonds Jewelry A.

H. ROSS Jeweler and Optician Galvanized Corrugated Iron iJ' YOURS FOR AMUSEMENT J. A. McNEAR, Manager Petaluma, California ADULTS 80c War Tax Included CHILDREN 10c FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 Eva Novak and Maurice Flynn iti Zane Grey's THE LAST TRAIL The story of a Jone bandits Cite and a romance that.as not his. See the terrific flood that sweeps an entire town out of existence.

Thrilling, daring, magnificent. "THE STONE AGE ROLIN COMEDY PATHE NEWS SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 Gladys Walton in THE GIRL WHO RAN WILD The most appealing star in pictures as "Mlisg, Bret Hartes great story of the Western mountains, "TRAIL AND STIRRUP SPORT REVIEW "DESERT SPRUNG SONG SUNSET BURRUD SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 All Star Cast in v. TOO MUCH BUSINESS v. A mirth-provoking comedy of industry, children, gnri "STEP LIVELY PLEASE SUNSHINE COMEDY MONDAY, JANUARY 8 i. 3 Clara Kimball Young in WHAT NO MAN KNOWS A picture of the high lights and the shadows of Life A mirror of the lives of "everyday human beings.

"THE COUNTER JUMPER" Larry Semon Comedy TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 Will Rogers in THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN The picturization of tbc Classic "The Legend of Sleepy Iloilow actually Plmed In Sleepy Hollow, PATHE NEWS PATHE REVIEW SACRAMENTO, Jan. 4. Ten Self admitted Industrial Workers of the World, who have been on trial in i the Superior Court here for the past two weeks, today were found guilty by a jury of violation of the state criminal syndicalism law. The jury returned its verdict shortly before noon, about twenty-one hours aftei receiving the jease. Two previous juries disagreed as to the guilt or innocence of the Hill Opera House J.

A. McSEAR. Jr Manager JUST RECEIVED, ANOTHER LARGE SHIPMENT, DIRECT FROM FACTORY Friday, January VAUDEVILLE Five High Class Acts Feature Picture; Earle Fox In "THE MAN SHE BROUGHT BACK "FRESH PAINT Speed Comedy TOPICS OF THE DAY GET OUR PRICES BEFORE YOU BUY Balcony 35c War Tax Paid Orchestra 50c SATURDAY AND SUNDAY JANUARY 6-7 Mae Murray-Rodolph Valentino in THE DELICIOUS LITTLE DEVIL The story of a girl of the slums who Impersonates a famed Parisian Dancer but finds It hard to live up to the reputation she assumed. "SPRING FEVER Speed Comedy Adults 30c War Tax Paid Children 13c Tomasini Hdwe. Co.

LONDON, Jan. 4. The. Turkish government has Issued a decree calling to the colors all able bodied 1 men In the liberated regions, according to an Exchange Telegraph dls-1 patch from Constantinople..