oc-plain-dealer 1924-01-24

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was 2,628 For Year 1920 was 5,525 Today Estimated at 12,000 Mail your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends. It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. WEATHER Fair, moderately cool weather tonight and Friday DOHENY TESTIFI State Department Announces DE LA HUERTA ABANDONES BLOCKADE Assures Protection For American Property And Lives in Rebel Zone WASHINGTON, Jan. 24—All P. S. winnings rent to Mexican Wood Opens War On "Diploma Mills" SACRAMENTO, Jan. 24.—The state department of education today entered war on the California "diploma mills." State Superintendent of Public Instruction Will C. Wood stated, that efforts will be made to close fake "correspondence schools" selling degrees in medicine, law and engineering. Wood stated the corporation laws of the state are faulty and that his department will introduce a bill in the next legislature to prohibit the chartering of "mushroom" institutions. G. P. LEASIN 50 ACRES ON WESTSIDE Coast Land Co. Haulin Lumber For First Rig On Garden Grove-rd Unions something unforeses raises, the General Patrols BLOCKADE Assures Protection For American Property And Lives in Rebel Zone WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—All U.S. warships rent to Mexican waters to prevent interference with American commerce because of the revolutionary blockade of the port of Tampico will be withdrawn as soon as the salvaging of the wrecked cruiser Taona is completed, the state department announced this afternoon. The withdrawal order was issued after assurances had been received from De La Huerta, the Mexican revolutionist leader, that he had definitively abandoned his projected blockade of the great outport at Tampico. De La Huerta also assured this government, thrue Consul Woods at Vera Cruz, that the defacto government would safeguard and protect American lives and property within the zone commanded by his troops. The Rebel leader also insured the United States that American oil operators in the Tampico district would not be molested. Operators in the southern Tampico fields, who had been forced to cease operations, will resume again at once. The mines placed in the entrances to harbors at Vera Cruz, Prontero, Puerto Mexico and other ports by the revolutionists are being removed, Consul Wood reported, in compliance with the American demand. The sale of $5,000 worth of ore to the Oregon government was announced this afternoon by the war department. This is in addition to the other arms and ammunition sold to Mexico recently. MEXICO CITY, Jan. 24.—Mexican federalals, who captured Gandalajara from the rebels yesterday, are advancing beyond that city in an effort to round up and capture the rebel raiding bands, according to advises received by the war department today. The city—second largest in Mexico—was taken without firing a shot. Federals are still in possession of the port of Salina Cruz, despite a combined land and sea attack by the rebels. The port was saved by the timely arrival of reinforcements from Santa Lucencia. None of the American residents was injured in the fighting. BRITISH RAILWAY FAILURE OF MEMORYDUE TOSEDATIVE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24.—"I was under the influence of sedative and narcotics given me by physicians to ease my pain." That will be the explanation of Courtland S. Dines when he is briot into court to face a grilling on his "japee of memory" testimony in the preliminary hearing of Horace A. Green chauffeur for Mabel Normand, who shot him on New Year's Night. From a reliable source, perhaps the closets possible to Dines, it was learned today that the claim he was under the influence of drugs will be made by Dines in answer to the charges of District Attorney Keyes and Justice Hanby that he is "covering up" the facts concerning the shooting. "At the time Dines testimony was taken at the hospital he had been under the constant care of a physician for weeks and was in great pain," it was stated. It was also indicated that when Dines appears in court "he will do his best to remember what happened immediately before the shooting." REVIEW ACQUITTAL OF THREE I. W. W. SACRAMENTO, Jan. 24.—Acquittal of three I. W. W. by a jury in superior court here last night after four hours' deliberation will result in plans being rushed to have the supreme court review the recent ruling of the court of appeals holding it must be known an I. W. W. joined the organization knowing its lawless character before he can be convicted, it was announced by state attorneys today. WESTSIDE Coast Land Co. Haulin Lumber For First Right On Garden Grove-rd Unless something unforescales, the General Petroleum Corp. today will lease 50 acres of W. Quarton on Lincoln-ave near Maunolia-rd. The terms call for a bonus $130 and $8 per month rent. The acreage is in bearing range trees. The Coast Land Co. has begun to haul the lumber for its first well, which will be drilled on five acres on the northside of Oranjestad, a block south of Broadway no Garden Grove-rd. If a well brought in, the company, accounting to the terms of the other leases, must begin drilling on each five acres of 1500 within a year time. Drilling of first well must start by Feb. 12. This drilling site will vacant land. It is 5½ acres, purchased by Sidnam Bros., two months ago. Any royalty from wells on the tract go to the Sidnams as easelase is separate. About a dozen truckloads timers, nearly enough for the rail and two boilers had been unloaded up to this afternoon. It is planned to erect machin shops, tool house, warehouse, age and bankhouses on the Siunam lease. It is reported that E. J. Mill will direct the drilling on the first well. He is recognized as one of the leading independent drillers in the south and has two 8000-barrel gushers to his credit at Santa Fe Springs. That the Coast Land Co. thinks very favorably of the Anaheim district is indicated by the large acreage leased west and south of the city. The company's geologist, R. Ferguson, is one of the leaders his field. When the Chinese government asked Herbert Hoover to the loan of tlie best oil geologist in the United States during the war, Ferguson was sent; Ferguson's attention to one Anaheim district was attracted first in 1933 when he lived for a time at Newport. Traveling to his Los Angeles office daily he was impressed with oil possibilities here. A map, which is a relation to many who have not realized how much of the Anaheim district is under lease, is on display in the No. Lemont-st offices of the No. Lemont Realty Co. It is four h BRITISH RAILWAY STRIKE UNBROKEN LONDON, Jan. 24.—The deadlock in the railway strike negotiations was unbroken today. The managers of the railway companies issued a letter insisting upon enforcement of the wage awarded to the locomotive engineers and firemen by the national wage adjustment board. The new labor cabinet is still seeking a basis for agreement. Two hundred thousand workers were idle today as a result of the strike. Some centers are beginning to feel the pinch of food and coal shortage. BURIED ON RANCH Frank Hinde, 45, born and brot up on the Thales ranch near Placeinti, died there suddenly yesterday following an attack of acute indigestion. He was one of the last of the old timers in the vegetarian colony there, being the third one to die in the last two years. Interment was at the burial grounds on the ranch this morning, according to Angus McGinnay, funeral director, who issued the permit. INSPECT OUTFALL Anahelm councilmen inspected the outfall sewer today. FRUIT TREES And Ornamental Plants Largest assortment of varieties in Southern California. All select, healthy stock, guaranteed true to name. Plant now for best results. Illustrated catalog on application. Orange County Nursery Co., 635 N. Los Angeles St., Phone 054-J. Anahelm. REVIEW ACQUITTAL OF THREE I. W. W. SACRAMENTO, Jan. 24.—Acquittal of three I. W. W. by a jury in superior court here last night after four hours' deliberation will result in plans being rushed to have the supreme court review the recent ruling of the court of appeals holding it must be known an I. W. W. joined the organization knowing its lawless character before he can be convicted, it was announced by state attorneys today. The verdict was a distinct surprise, it being the first time in the history of this county that all defendants in I. W. W. case have been acquitted by a jury. The I. W. W. released by the jury were Sam Oberman, Ed Higgins and Edward McCray, all of whom pleaded ignorance of the nature of the organization at the time they became members. 90-LB BASKETBALL TEAM ARRANGED The smaller boys at Anaheim High school will have an opportunity to play basketball. Coach Fitzmorris has started a 90-pound team, thirteen boys have started playing. A practice game with the grammar school was scheduled for today. The players are L. Ruffelc, C. Pederson, C. Galvin, C. Hill, H. Redden, W. Pomeroy, S. Hopkins, J. Mattis, O. Edwards, J. Wirths, A. Sipple, H. Tompkins, R. Cole. Theees lads will accompany the first team to Buntington Beach where they figure in a league battle. BOSTON BAKERY IN NEW STORE MONDAY The Boston Bakery will move Monday to its new quarters at 273 E. Center-st, in the Angelina Kraemer building. The concern, one of the best-established of the sort in the city, gave up its lease, preparatory to the erection by Sam Kraemer of the new American Savings Bank-bldg. at N. Claudina and E. Center-sts. In its new accommodations the bakery will have a much larger oven. It will continue to make pastry its specialty and also plans to put out a new loaf of bread. WELLS INSPECTED Mr. N. Herrick, the representative of the Tri-Counties Reforestation Committee, is now inspecting wells in the San Bernardino artesian basin to ascertain where water is being wasted and possible, stop all waste of artesian water. The first day 3 wells were inspected and no waste was found. This is certainly encouraging as it indicates that people are very much alive to the necessity for the prevention of waste of artesian water. CANADIANS ASSEMBLE The tenth annual Canadian tourists picnic and re-union of former Canadians will be held at Exposition Park, Los Angeles Saturday, Feb. 9th. This will be the greatest event ever staged by the cold belt visitors, including games of Lacrosse by the only ladies teams on this continent, for the championship title, and men's game, East vs West Santa Monica's famous Municipal Band will be present, international speakers, souvenir badges, basket lunches, provincial registers, old home re-unions, etc., will make up a great day. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 24, 1924 TIFIES HE LOANED FA ounces Withdrawal of All U. S. Warships P. LEASING O ACRES ON WESTSIDE Land Co. Hauling member For First Rig in Garden Grove-rd Melted Gold, Other Loot Totals $8000 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24. Melted gold, furs and clothing valued at $8000, said by the police to be the loot of numerous burglaries, were seized today with the arrest of Morse Emanual and his woman companion Edith Marble. Both were held on suspicion of burglary. Emanual was arrested in the hallway of an exclusive Wilshire apartment house, according to police, and the woman was found in Emanual's room at a Venice hotel along with the alleged loot. An apparatus for metling gold from rings and watch cases was found in Emanual's room the officers said. CALL HEALTH EXPERT TO SANTA ANA Four Deaths Attributed To Mysterious Disease At County Seat SANTA ANA, Jan. 24: Here Allen Urges For Starv NEW YORK, Jan. 24. Mediate aid in the form food distributed by the Ama Quakers offers the only effective relief for the crisis which tary of Commerce Hoover's ment shows exists in German Gen. Henry T. Allen said too issuing an emergency appeal funds to succor the star children of Germany. The necessity for Ama help to prevent starvation sweeping Germany was proved doubt by the official port of the Department of mercy, said Gen. Allen, w chairman of the American mittee for the Relief of G MAD SAILOR KILLS TWO, HURTS FOUR VANCOUVER, B. C., Jan. 24.—Two men murdered, four wounded in hospital, three of the latter seriously, is the toll of a stabbing affray here this morning. Lyman Ben Baba, Maltese seaman, going suddenly mad, stabbed thru the heart Alexander James of Liverpool, England, chief officer, and also killed Antonio Anno, seaman, stabbing him in the groin, and wounded with knife slashes three other Maltese seamen of the crew of the Pila De Larringo, a British and Spanish owned ship. Three of the injured men were wounded trying to wrest from the madman two long killeto-like knives. The killer, who had barricaded himself in the after part of the vessel, was not captured until he had been peppered with shots in the body and legs by Detective Sergeant McLoughlin who led a squad of police armed with sawed-off shotguns. HARRIS DIVISIONAL PROHIBITION CHIEF WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—The appointment of Ansel R. Harris as divisional prohibition chief for California, Nevada and Hawaii, with headquarters at Los Angeles was announced today by Prohibition Commissioner Haynes. He succeeds Emerson E. Hunt, who resigned effective Feb. 1. Harris was formerly divisional chief at Kansas City, with jurisdiction over the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. SANTA ANA Four Deaths Attributed To Mysterious Disease At County Seat SANTA ANA, Jan. 24.—Here from Sacramento to confer with Dr. J. I. Clark, city health officer, on the epidemic usually termed intestinal influenza, Dr. Walter M. Dickey, secretary of the state board of health, today issued an order that physicians of the city hereafter report to the city health department all cases of the marady. Four deaths attributed to the disease, have been reported. At the same time Dr. Clark requested the secretary of the state board to send an expert here to conduct minute investigations to determine the source of the disease. The request was not for a man to come here for a day. It was Dr. Clark's suggestion that the expert be assigned to this community to remain and continue the investigation until some definite conclusion is reached as to the cause—and whether the epidemic is influenza or typhoid fever. The city health board appointed shortly after the present city council assumed office, met today for the first time Organization was effected. Physicians here are attempting to determine the cause of the epidemic. Water, they stated, had been definitely eliminated as a possible source. Analysis by the state board and by local laboratories had proved the water entirely pure for drinking purposes. Asserting that the acute stage of the epidemic had passed, Dr. Clark said that recurring cases were numerous, however, with severity and some strong indications of typhoid fever. Pointing out that typhoid may be carried into the system by foods, Dr. Clark was of the opinion that complete checks should be made by investigating individual cases of illness for comparison as to whether those afflicted were eating particular foods obtained at the same source. Dr. Clark also said that the epidemic was not confined to Santa Ana, but that San Bernardino and other sections of the southland were fighting the mysterious disease. COMMITTEE OF 50 WILL PUSH DRIVE An executive committee posed of 50 of the leading cities of Anaheim was named later terday by the advisory board the campaign to raise $8000 next week for the starving dren of Germany. A. B. McCord was named man for the drive which is needed to start Tuesday more A whirlwind canvas of the solicitors is expected to owe it a very brief it is planned to have 100 w teer solicitors. There will four-minute talks at churchtheaters and luncheon clubs. An effort will be made to cure Wm. Gibbs McAdoo on C. N. Thomas of Los Angeles address a mass meeting Monday night. Executive Committee: Mayor Wm. Stark, H. Adams, A. B. McCord, H. Riley, Wm. Siemans, Ad Thomas, H. A. Hawley, D. J run, C. C. Lamb, O. H. Rew Wm. Falkenstein, J. F. Ahlh F. A. Bluthun, Roscoe PROHIBITION CHIEF WASHINGTON, Jan. 24—The appointment of Ansel R. Harris as divisional prohibition chief for California, Nevada and Hawaii, with headquarters at Los Angeles was announced today by Prohibition Commissioner Haynes. He succeeds Emerson E. Hunt, who resigned effective Feb. I. Harris was formerly divisional chief at Kansas City, with jurisdiction over the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. When he is transferred to Los Angeles he will be succeeded by William D. Moss of Cincinnati, who has been on duty in the Washington and Chicago districts. BORAH INTRODUCES PINCHOT COAL BILL WASHINGTON, Jan. 24—The Pinchot coal bill, providing stringent government regulation of the anthracite mining industry was introduced in the senate this afternoon by Senator William E. Borah of Idaho. Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania previously declined to introduce the bill for Governor Pinchot. The measure was referred to the committee on education and labor, of which Borah is chairman. DEPUTIES CRASH LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24—Returning from an investigation of the death of Mrs. Charles Bush, accidentally shot and killed last night at Palmdale, Deputy Sheriffs Stensland and Weir were injured early today in an auto crash. The sheriff's office car, driven by Weir, was traveling in a thick fog when a truck and trailer, loaded with steel bridge girders, loomed up in the road. IOWA BANK CLOSES MUSCATINE, Jan. 24—Citizens Savings Bank at Letts, Ia., was closed today because of inability to meet demands of its depositors. FOR SALE—Used tractors. M. Elliste and Co., Orange, Santa Ana, Fullerton. COOLIDGE SENDS CONGRATULATIONS TOKIO, Jan. 24—President Coolidge's message of congratulations to Prince Regent Hirschito on his forthcoming marriage was delivered to the regent this afternoon by Charge d'Affaires Caferty. "I take this occasion to wish your imperial highness and the princess happiness," said the message, "and the realization of your best hopes and aspirations for your country's welfare." U.S. Ambassador Cyrus Wood, returning from a trip to the United States, is expected to come to Tokio, pay his respects to the reagent, join his family at Kobe and go on to Manila. DROP GELLER CASE SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24—Following receipt of advice from Attorney General Daugherty to whom the matter had been referred stating the statute of limitations precluded any criminal action, investigation of the alleged fraudulent cashing of naval allotment checks by Jack Geller, a former motion picture director, was today dropped by federal authorities here. Geller caused a sensation by claiming to be the husband of Belle Bennett, well known stage and screen actress. ARREST COMMUNISTS LONDON, Jan. 24—Many arrests have been made at Constantinople following discovery of a communist plot, raid an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from that city today. Any Radio Trouble? Call up 586-W. FOR SALE—1 Reo speed wagon. 2 Ford trucks. 1 International truck. 1, 3 1-2 ton trailer. M. Elliste and Co., Orange, Santa Ana, Fullerton. SMOOTH SERVICE The new mail delivery roof of the Anaheim postoffice started on schedule Tuesday morning and already are working smoothly, according to Postmaster J. H. Whitaker. One of the two routes taken the new territory added by a division to the northeast northwest. It is expected that with a few days the new routes be getting the same efficient service as the old. MARLAND OIL EARNING WILMINGTON, Dec., Jan. 24-Earnings of Marland Oil Co., 1923 were approximately $200 net. E.W. Marland, president reported to the meeting of st holders here today. Of the amount, $1,922,000 paid in dividends and $411 added to the surplus. Of the 207,574 outstanding shares, 9202 voted for an amendment the charter, the nature of which was not announced. IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,369,371 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 27TH YEAR—NO. 124 D FALL $100,000 Warships from Mexican Waters Allen Urges Early Relief For Starving in Germany NEW YORK, Jan. 24. "Immediate aid in the form of distributed by the American makers offers the only effective relief for the crisis which Secretary of Commerce Hoover's state- it shows exists in Germany," Henry T. Allen said today in being an emergency appeal for kids to succor the starving children of Germany. The necessity for American help to prevent starvation from keeping Germany was proved be a doubt by the official re- t of the Department of Com-erce, said Gen. Allen, who is chairman of the American Committee for the Relief of German government. Naturally, Mr. Hoov- er is not free to discuss the very evident political difficulties which are at once met in connection with such proposed foreign credit to Germany. "We have little hope that the reparations commission would agree to such a loan having prior claim on Germany's resources, and even though this difficulty could be overcome, it would probably be months before such a credit could become operative, and in the meantime hundreds of thousands would face starvation. "Because of the international political situation, it would be many months before this plan of..." WASHINGTON "Nothing But Personal Favor For Friend," Says Oil Magnate By KENNETH CLARK (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—Edward L. Doheny, multi-millionaire oil magnate, testified on the witness stand before the senate public lands committee this afternoon that he had loaned ex-secretary Albert B. Fall $100,000. This statement was made in explanation of the mysterious $100,000 loan, which has figured so prominently in the teapot dome investigation and which led senatoral accusers of Fall to charge that it formed a part of the "corrupt consideration" which they alleged Fall received as a result of leasing Teapot Dome to Harry F. Sinclair. Doheny declared this afternoon that he made the loan to Fall Nov. 30, 1921, and that he received a promissory note for the amount. Senator Smoot of Utah, was the first member to appear. He greeted Doheny warmly and chatted for a few minutes. Rush Holland, assistant attorney general assigned by order of President Coolidge to watch the Teapot Dome developments, was given a seat near the committee table of Chairman Lenroot. Under cross examination by Senator Walsh, Doheny said Fall, in Washington, called him in New York and asked for the loan. "I had the check for $100,000 cashed in New York at Blair and Co. and sent my son down to Washington with the money in a satchel," Doheny said. This was the cash that Fall took to New Mexico to buy the ranch, Doheny testified. "This was nothing but a personal favor and I was glad to do it for a friend," he added. Doheny, whose oil interests in California and Mexico exceed those of any other American, proved a free and unhesitating witness. He appeared voluntarily and answered a rapid fire of questions fully and without reserve. Doheny's appearance brot forth the largest crowd of sensation-seekers that has ever attended the oil probe. Many were refused admission to the room, which was jammed long before the hearing started. While Doheny was on the stand the senate advanced one COMMITTEE OF 50 WILL PUSH DRIVE THIS YEAR an executive committee comprised of 50 of the leading citizens Anaheim was named late yesterday by the advisory board in campaign to raise $8000 here week for the starving children of Germany. B. McCord was named chair for the drive which is planned to start Tuesday morning. Whirlwind canvas of the city solicitors is expected to obtain quota in a very brief time. It will be planned to have 100 volunteer solicitors. There will be-minute talks at churches, centers and luncheon clubs. An effort will be made to seize Wm. Gibbs McAdoo or Dr. N. Thomas of Los Angeles to press a mass meeting here today. Executive Committee: Mayor Wm. Stark, H. M. Adams, A. B. McCord, Harry Myrna, Wm. Siemans, Adolph Thomas, H. A. Hawley, D. Jesu-C. C. Lamb, O. H. Renner, Falkenstein, J. F. Ahlborn, A. Yungbluth, Roscoe B. 600 MILLIONS FOR ROADS THIS YEAR WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—Expenditures totalling $600,000-000 for road building in the United States were proposed in a bill introduced in the house this afternoon by Representative Doughton, Democrat, of South Carolina. The bill appropriates $300,-000,000 to be spent each year for three years, the states in which the roads are constructed to provide a like amount. THREATEN DEATH TO WILD AUTOIST SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24.—Presence of police officers saved William A.-Thompson from rough handling at the hands of an irate crowd when his machine, traveling, according to witnesses, at 20 miles an hour, plowed into a safety zone on Market-st during the rush hour, seriously injuring Mrs. E. Huber and hurting two others less seriously. He had been dragged from his auto by the crowd from which the officer sintervened. He when the officer sintervened He TO WILD AUTOIST SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24.—Presence of police officers saved William A. Thompson from rough handling at the hands of an irate crowd when his machine, traveling, according to witnesses, at 20 miles an hour, plowed into a safety zone on Market-st. during the rush hour, seriously injuring Mrs. E. Huber and hurting two others less seriously. He had been dragged from his auto by the crowd from which when the officer sintervened. He when the officer sintervened. He was arrested and charged with operating an auto while intoxicated. BANKER SELECTED WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—W. S. Hill, a banker of Mitchell, S. D., has been selected by President Coolidge as the member of the U.S. Shipping Board representing interior states, it was announced at the White House today. TOWN ON FIRE LINCOLN, Jan. 24.—The town of Greenwood, 20 miles east of Lincoln, is reported to be on fire. Four buildings, including the postoffice and the First National Bank, have already been destroyed. CLOTHIER THANKS FRIENDS P. M. McCluskey, the clotheir, wishes to thank the fireman and police and their many assistants who aided in extinguishing the blaze in his store yesterday about noon. Through their efforts and promptness a disastrous blaze was prevented. BAIL FORFEITED H. E. Schrever of San Diego and D. H. Sanarders and W. Trine of Los Angeles were arrested yesterday by Fullerton police on the charge of transporting liquor. They were released on bail of $100 each and cited to appear this morning before Judge French, but did not show up. The judge announced bail would be forfeited. Lea McCormlek of Michigan, and M. R. Miller of Los Angeles, received 30-day suspended sentences on the charge of trespassing. California and Mexico exceed those of any other American, proved a free and unheasant witness. He appeared voluntarily and answered voluntarily and asked a rapid fire of questions fully and without reserve. Doheny's appearance brot forth the largest crowd of sensation-seekers that has ever attended the oil probe. Many were refused admission to the room, which was jammed long before the hearing started. While Doheny was on the stand the senate advanced one step toward enactment of the Caraway resolution to cancel the Teapot Dome and California naval oil leases by act of congress. By an unanimous vote the senate public lands committee was dismissed from further consideration of the resolution and the measure was placed upon the senate calendar. An effort by Senator Robinson, the minority leader, to have the proposal made the senate's unfinished business was blocked by Senator Lenroot, Wisconsin chairman of the Teapot Dome investigating committee. Doheny's statement to the committee in part follows: "I wish to inform the committee that on the 30th day of November, 1921, I loaned to Albert B. Fall $100,000 upon his promissory note to enable him to purchase a ranch in New Mexico. This sum was loaned to Mr. Fall by me personally. It was my own money and did not belong in whole or in part to any oil company with which I am or have been connected. In connection with this loan there was no discussion between Mr. Fall and myself as to any contract. This loan had no relation to any of the subsequent transactions. The transactions themselves in the order in which they occurred, dispose of any contention that they were influenced by my making a personal loan to a life-long friend." "The reason for my making and Mr. Fall's accepting the loan was that we had been friends for more than 30 years. He had invested his savings for these years in his ranch in New Mexico (Continued on page eight)