oc-plain-dealer 1923-11-15

(Continued from page one) General O'Ryan then resumed his trial examination of Pobes. "Did you have an altercation with Mortimer on Labor Day, 1924?" O'Ryan asked. "I don't recall," Forbes replied. "Did you have any altercation about that time?" "Yes sir, I had a few words with him." "Was this about Mrs. Mortimer?" "It may have been." "Don't it a fact that Mortimer came into his apartment at the Wartman Park hotel and found you there with Mrs. Mortimer?" "Yes, and the doors were wide open." "How long were you there?" "About two minutes." "Was this altercation during the time when you suspected Mortimer of representing the Southernland Construction Co?" "It was during the period I suspected him of bootlegging activities," replied Forbes, as the crowd of spectators smashed. Forbes said he had employed George D. Tullidge, a brother-in-law of Mortimer, at $3,500 a year, as a mechanical engineer. "You knew he was only 21 years of age and had been driving a truck for Williams," General O'Ryan said. (Williams is a Philadelphia milk dealer.) "I did not," Forbes replied. "He was in charge of the mechanical equipment for Williams." On his wedding trip, he went to the Pacific coast at the expense of the government, O'Ryan continued. "He went to the coast after he left the bureau." "Do you swear you did not appoint him to please Mrs. Mortimer?" asked General O'Ryan. "I swear." "You sent men around the country and abroad at the expense of the government," said O'Ryan. PROGRAM Philiarmonic Orchestra of Los Angeles, Anaheim High School Auditorium, Monday, November 19, 8:15 p.m. Tschalkowsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36. Andante sostenuto—Moderato con anima. Andantino on modo di canzona Scherzo: Pizzicato ostinato. Finale: Allegro con fuoco. Massenet—Scenes Pittoresques." Marche Air de Ballet Angelus Pete Boheme Bruch "Kol Nidrel" for Violinello and Orchestra Hya Bronson. Wagner, Overture "Rienzi" lief he never told me that," replied Forbes. The inquiry took a dramatic turn when O'Ryan suddenly went into Forbes private life and questioned him about the divorce recently granted his wife in Seattle. O'Ryan tried to show that Forbes had changed his name on the divorce papers to avoid publicity. "Do you recall that an action was started against you on Oct. 6, 1922?" asked General O'Ryan. “What action?” Forbes asked. "A divorce action!" "I object. That is not material," Forbes counsel interposed. "I'll make it material," O'Ryan replied. "How?" asked Chairman Raed. "I prefer not to disclose it to the witness," O'Ryan answered. The committee held a brief executive session with the two attorneys. The committee is of the opinion that M Counsel can produce any evidence showing moral turpitude in behavior of this witness toward any government authority, judicial or executive, at any time since his appointment to the veterans' bureau, we are entitled BALDWIN DEFENDING FOREIGN POLICY (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) LONDON, Nov. 15.—Prost Stanley Baldwin defended home and foreign policies speech in the house of commissary this afternoon. It is indeed difficult to maintain indefinitely attempts work together when the make it so hard, but it would bring peace by making fresh militia," said the premier. The concerted political against Premier began today in and outside the house. Ramsay MacDonald, lab and leader of the opposition, speech supporting the motion censuring Baldwin's failure to have unemployment. MacDonalg that Russia be a beneficiary under the proposed export scheme. Former premier H. H. Asqd in his opening campaign speech attached Premier Baldwin's eign policy. LONDON, Nov. 15.—The Irish political campaign opens day with debate in commons the motion censuring the government. It was introduced Tuesday Ramsay MacDonald, laborite leader of the opposition. The motion gave the leader all parties an opportunity to their views upon the Ball cabinet's policies. Dissensions are reported Tory ranks. Lord Derby, secretary of for war, and a number of easihire conservatives, have out against Premier Baldwin's policy of protective tariff. It was reported the labor in order to gain recruits from opposing political forces, have cided to drop from their form the plank demanding an on capital. It is evident the labor will be caught at a disadvantage because of a lack of funds. On his wedding trip, he to the Pacific coast at the expense of the government, O'Ryan continued. "He went to the coast after he left the bureau." "Do you swear you did not appoint him to please Mrs. Mortimer?" asked General O'Ryan. "I swear." "You sent men around the country and abroad at the expense of the government," said O'Ryan. "All who went abroad were on a mission approved by the president." Forbes declared. "You tried to get such a mission, but could not," said O'Ryan. "The president did not want me to leave," was Forbes's reply. "But you did go; did you pay your own expenses?" "I did," said Forbes. General O'Ryan went into the appointment of Matthew O'Brien, San Francisco, as architect for the Livermore (Calif.) hospital. "I was instructed to appoint a court architect with endorsement from his senators," said Forbes. 'O'Brien must the requirements Under by instructions, a republican had to be appointed." "It was more important that he had to be a good republican than a good architect." "He had to be a republican and an architect." Forbes said, emphasizing "and." The influences of politics on governmental appointments was revealed when O'Ryan rend a memorandum of veterans bureau experts opposing O'Brien's appointment. "You took no action on that appointment," said O'Ryan. "No sir, I couldn't very well." "Why not?" "He was appointed by direction." "You mean he had to be a Republican and you had the choice of which Republician he would be?" "Not exactly." "You mean President Harding personally recommended M. J. O'Brien?" asked Chairman Reed. "No, any. The president said I should appoint a Republican acceptable to the California senators. I picked O'Brien. He was Senator Johnson's man, and the whole California delegation recommended him." "Don't put that in the records," Senator Reed observed. "I guess that is the way the government has trained its employees since the days of Andrew Jackson." "Do you believe that you were justified in appointing Mr. O'Brien?" O'Ryan asked. "I do, in view of my direction," Forbes said. Forbes was then questioned "How?" asked Chairman Reed. "I prefer not to disclose it to the witness." O'Ryan answered. The committee held a brief executive session with the two attorneys. >The committee is of the opinion that M. council can produce any evidence showing moral turpitude in behavior of this witness toward any government authority, judicial or executive, at any time since his appointment to the veterans' bureau, we are entitled to hear," said Chairman Reed in announcing the committee's decision. "You were defendant in that action?" O'Ryan then continued. "Do you know why you were designated as Charles Forbes instead of Charles R. Forbes?" "Yes." "Why, was that done at your suggestion?" "The truth is I inserted the 'R' in my name and my name really in Charles Forbes." "Was it for the purpose of avoiding publicity?" "I don't recall that." Forbes answered. "Was that suit filed because of an understanding between you and the plaintiff?" "We talked it over a good many times." "Was there any understanding between you?" There was an understanding about what I would have to pay her. "Do you know Charles M. McCarthy?" "No Mr." "On a man named Loren A Thurston?" "Yes, I know him." At this point O'Ryan suddenly dropped the clvforce subject and directed the cross examination into compensation. A little later and just before the morning adjournment, O'Ryan touched again on Forbes personal affairs. "Why did you find Mortimer's companionship so welcome to you?" "He seemed all right socially." When you met him you had already met Mrs. Mortimer? "Yes, sir." When you were motoring or calling on Mortimer, Mrs. Mortimer was with you! "Yes, with us." Forbes said, shouting the word us. On your trip with the Mortimers to Atlantic City did two actresses join your party? That's right." Who paid the expenses of this party? "I know I paid my own." Acess was then taken. I picked O'Brien. He was Senator Johnson's man, and the whole California delegation recommended him." "Don't put that in the records," Senator Reed observed. "I guess that is the way the government has hained its employees since the days of Andrew Jackson." "Do you believe that you were justified in appointing Mr. O'Brien?" O'Ryan asked. "I do, in view of my direction," Forbes said. Forbes was then questioned about the "pink slips" attached to compensation claims which were given special consideration because of political pressure. "That is always the practice," Forbes replied. "The practice is still done, but they use white slips." O'Ryan read a statement by A.E. Graupner, an American Legion officer of San Francisco, in which Graupner said he had heard reports that $25,000 of the purchase price for the Livermore hospitalate was to be split between Colonel Charles R. Pobes and Charles T. Cramer. Graupner, in his statement added, passed the report on to Forbes. "To my best knowledge and be- Girls Wanted 50 young ladies between ages of 16-24, for a local stage production. Apply between 7 and 8:30 p.m. Pressel's hall. Have application in before Saturday night. LUMBER YARDS CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY Annual Convention, Long Beach ADAMS-BOWERS LUMBER CO. GANAHL-GRIM LUMBER CO. GIBSON LUMBER CO. GIBBS LUMBER CO. SMITH LUMBER CO. BALDWIN DEFENDS FOREIGN POLICIES (N. S. Staff Correspondent) LONDON, Nov. 15.—Premier Baldwin defended his war and foreign policies in a march in the house of commons afternoon. Is indeed difficult to main-Indefinitely attempts to meet together when the allies it so hard, but it would not peace by making fresh enquiries, said the premier. The concerted political fight that Premier-began today both inside and outside the house. Immany MacDonald, laborite leader of the opposition, in a speech supporting the motion during the government, deceived Baldwin's failure to re-employment. MacDonald said that Russia be a beneficiary for the proposed export credit line. Premier H. H. Asquith, his opening campaign speech, ended Premier Baldwin's for policy. LONDON, Nov. 15.—The British political campaign opens with debate in commons upon motion censuring the governorship. The motion gave the leaders of parties an opportunity to air views upon the Baldwin's policies. Assessments are reported in ranks. And Derby, secretary of state war, and a number of Lancashire conservatives, have come against Premier Baldwin's policy of protective tariff. Was reported the laborites, order to gain recruits from the rising political forces, have decided to drop from their platoon the plank demanding a levy capital. Is evident the labor party be caught at a disadvantage case of a lack of funds. The election situation, Great Britain cannot take any new steps regarding foreign policy, the foreign office announced today. Great Britain is thus unable to act upon proposed new penalties or the reported decision of the German government to stop all reparations payments. It is reported Germany is preparing to announce repudiation of the Versailles treaty. SERIES OF PETTY S. A. BURGLARIES Santa Ana city police today were catching their breath after an interesting series of petty burglaries. The officers had ended their search for the police car, a Hudson, of City Marshal Jack Tinsley of Huntington Beach when the car was reported found at San Diego. R. W. Colyear of 1216 Bush-at reported that four or five attempts had been made to enter his house after midnight by cutting screen doors and windows. Mrs. Bean of 917 West First, reported that a black plush cape of hers had been stolen at the recent dance in the Armory, and a search is on. S. B. Byram of the vicinity of First-and the Huntington Beach road reported the loss of a lady's gold watch. Charles E. Bowman of Tustin R. F. D., reported the theft of a 30-foot fountainlight tent from the King orchard at Red Hillst and Laguna ave. Two units of silks were stolen from the house of Mrs. J. S. Burton at 815 Vance-st and the whole house appeared to have been ransacked, according to word from R. O. Best, a neighbor. A. D. Thompson reported the loss of a Swiss wrist watch, after the departure of a young fellow who had been stopping at the house, Santa Ann R. F. D. No. 8. STOCKS CLOSE IRREGULAR NEW YORK, Nov. 15.—The stock market closed irregular today altho the general list held with fractional limits price movements in a number of industrials extended over a wider range. Davison Chemical rose 3 points to 60% and Haldwin Locomotive over 2 points to 136%. Famous Players slumped 2 points to 61 and Houston Oil one point to 49%. Tobacco products and Mack Trucks advanced over 1 point each. Steel Common rose fractionally to 94%. The rulls showed little change. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds irregular. Stock sales today 941,800 shares; bonds $11,738,000. GRAIN CLOSES LOWER CHICAGO, Nov. 15.—Wheat showed little response today to news principally political, and closed % to 1½ below yesterday. Little interest was displayed in a Washington dispatch that revision had been ordered by the federal tariff commission on the duties on wheat or in the proposal, made here yesterday by Secretary of Agriculture Wallace for federal export commission to handle surplus farm products principally wheat. Corn which slid off after a slightly higher opening, closed % to 1½ lower. Oats finished % to % lower. NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, Nov. 15.—Seventeen cars valencias and five cemens sold. Valencias higher on 200s and larger; lower 216s and smaller. Lemon market already 300s; lower 360s. Weather cloudy. Valencias varied ranges from $4.05 to $8.50; lemons $2.25 to $3.80. 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