oc-plain-dealer 1924-01-28

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 Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Possibly showers tonight DEMAND RESIGNATION “Step-mother” Charged With PROSECUTION OF PAIR TO BE PUSHED Arraigned Today Before Judge Cox, Each Held Under $5000 Bail Nabs Man With Wife After Long Search CALISTOGA, Jan. 28. Oscar Smith, 34, was under arrest today as a result of a 5000-mile chase by A. B. Campbell, Port Jervis, N. Y., railroad man. Smith is alleged to have eloped with Campbell’s wife ten months’ ago from the New York town. Campbell quit his job, and assisted by railroad men all over the country, traced the couple across the continent. Surprising them here, he caused the arrest of Smith on New York warrants charging abandonment of a wife and family in the east, and is attempting to bring about a reconciliation with Mrs. Campbell. CORNERSTOOTH OF TEMPLIS LAID Subscriptions Totall $11,000 Received Services Yesterday The cornerstone of the $100,000 Christian church Broadway and Helenaasts BE PUSHED Arraigned Today Before Judge Cox, Each Held Under $5000 Bail Arranged today before Justice S. B. Cox, Floyd Hatch and Mrs. Bertha Phares, charged with contributing to the delinquency of Hatch's two small children, were held under $8,000 bail each for preliminary hearing Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. Mrs. Bertha Phares, the woman said to have translated the character of the story-book stepmother into real life, was arrested late Saturday. Her hiding place exposed by Hatch, Mrs. Phares was taken in custody at Compton by Deputy Sheriffs Dan Adams and W. E. Bates. The whereabouts of Mrs. Phares, who fled from the couple's home when the pitiful condition of the two Hatch children was discovered, were recalled by Hatch at the county jail Saturday. Hatch, when first jailed, known age of the woman's destination and declared that she had no relatives or friends whom she might seek. Several hours in solitary confinement, however, refreshed his memory and he recalled the existence of a sister at Compton. He accompanied Officers Bates and Adams to the sister's home and Mrs. Phares was found there. According to R. R. Miller, county probation officer, an investigation will be made into reports that Hatch began his associations with Mrs. Phares in Denver, Colorado, and that he brought her to California. Charges of white slavery will result if the facts are found to justify it, Miller declared. "We are not going to overlook any means of prosecuting this pair," Miller said. "Any charges that apply to their case will certainly be brought against them." Meanwhile the two defenseless victims of parental neglect and brutality are recovering something of their childish freedom of spirit today as well as recuperating from the terrible effects of their treatment. Bruises and wounds that covered their little bodies are gradually disappearing and under the tender attention of nurses and doctors at the county hospital, they are regaining their trust and confidence in adult nature. Clyde S., and Alta May, 6, are both bright children, the hospital attaches said. York town, Campbell quit his job, and assisted by railroad men all over the country, traced the couple across the continent. Surprising them here, he caused the arrest of Smith on New York warrants charging abandonment of a wife and family in the east, and is attempting to bring about a reconciliation with Mrs. Campbell. BANDIT GANG GETS STOCK OF WHISKEY HAMMOND, Ind., Jan. 28.—A gang of between 29 and 29 banditry today loaded two auto trucks with whiskey at the warehouse of the Hammond Distilling Co. and sped away. Police of Illinois and Indiana and prohibition enforcement agents started in pursuit. The bands left behind an empty truck and three U.S. government agents, supposed to guard the warehouse, drunk, according to officers. The liquor is valued at about $100,000. The gang of bandits were in the warehouse from midnight making careful selection of the liquor to be taken. Approach of daylight, it is believed, caused the men to abandon the empty truck without attempting to load it. About dawn Hammond police were notified something queer was going on. A squad sped to the warehouse and found the guards lying about intoxicated, they said. The men were unable to talk, according to police. They were ordered locked up by Chief Agent James E. Brown for the northern district of Indiana. REID WILL ATTEND C. OF C. CONFERENCE Secretary George W. Reid will leave tonight for San Francisco to attend the first mid-year meeting of the western division, U. S. C. of C., at the Hotel St. Francis. Tuesday's general topics will be transportation and co-operative. IS LAID Subscriptions Totall $11,000 Received Services Yesterday The cornerstone of the $100,000 Christian church Broadway and Helena-sts, was yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large crowd assorted to witness the impressive monies. Rev. Leon Myers, presided, and there was an address by C. W. Cauble of La Jolla, Ind. A New Testament, announced as "the book of discipline of Christian church," with the borship list, was placed with cornerstone. The stone was by George Trout, contractor is to have charge of construction of the church. Prayer was said by Rev. Max Wilson of La Jolla and there was an address Evangelist C. C. Root. The morning service at the crèche also drew a large audience, one of the features being addressed by C. W. Cauble were added to the church by session. Three thousand did was brot forward in cash; $1 had on the altar in pledgers or on before six months, and if evening this was augmented something over $8,000, make total in cash and pledges on the day of more than $11,000. The evening service was urged by an address by C. Cauble, and an evangelistic mon closing the revival by Rev. Root. Six more people respond to the invitation to unite with church, making a total of 46 ed during the revival. Revers spoke words of praise and prelation to Mr. Root and his people, and the evening prow was brot to a close with a tisnal service in which ten received this rite. ALHAMBRA YOUTH WINS NET TOURE The championship in the singles at the tournament pated in by eight schools after lerton Saturday was won by ser of Alhambra. Delara of Dalera was a close second. winning places in the semifinale: Houser of Alhambra Laird, DeLara and Woods of Dalera. The doubles are to beEd tomorrow afternoon. ENGINEER SUICIDE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28-Edward Collier, 39, a mini OIL MAN BURNED J. O. Tallman of Placentia, foreman of a crew of oil workers in the Placentia fields, was brot to the Anaheim sanitarium today suffering from explosion burns about the face. His injuries are not thought to be serious. Other patients at the sanitarium include: Miss Mary Mason of Placentia and John Gratz of Anaheim. The latter underwent an operation for cancer of the neck. REVOKE LICENSE Raymond Gareola of San Pedro, charged with intoxication, was arraigned this morning before Judge French and fined $25, or sentenced to 25 days in jail, and his operator's license was revoked for 30 days. Ben Miller of Los Angeles, charged with wagancy, was sentenced to 30 days in the Orange county jail. COOLIDGE CLUB MEETS WEDNESDAY The Anaheim Coolidge-for-President club will meet Wednesday evening, beginning at 7:30 at the office of Judge J. S. Howard, the latter, who is president, announces. 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., 835 N. Los Angeles St.; Phone 651-J, Anaheim. REID WILL ATTEND C. OF C. CONFERENCE Secretary George W. Reid will leave tonight for San Francisco to attend the first mid-year meeting of the western division, U. S. C. of C., at the Hotel St. Francis. Tuesday's general topics will be transportation and co-operative marketing; Wednesday's taxation and irrigation. Eleven states are in the mid-west division. LOSS FROM BLAST LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28.—With an explosion that shook the neighborhood for several blocks, a gas main at Shaun and Compton avenues, caught fire today, burning three hours before it could be extinguished, and did dagame estimated at $10,000. SINKS IN MUD SEATTLE, Jan. 28.—Suddenly developing a violent and mysterious list to starboard, the million-dollar Admiral Ilier Emma Alexander sank in the mud today at her pier. Prompt action by companies of firemen prevented the vessel from turning entirely over. 3 Students Confess Robbery o $30,000 From Registered M BUTTE, Mont., Jan. 28.—Three Montana University students are declared by postal authorities here to have confessed today to the theft of a registered package containing $50,000 in currency, addressed to a Missoula bank, which was taken in a holdup of the Missoula postoffice early today. The three students under arrest are Robert A. Heller of Boston; Robert Ackler of Butte and Bernard A. Queenel of Kalkspell. The money package was intact in Heller's possession has been working as extra clerk at the local postoffice two months. According to his story, two masked men overcame him and escaped with package. When confronted by post-spectors he is said to have down and confessed, implied Ackler and Queenel as the men. All three students are in early twenties. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Monday, January 28, 1924 SIGNATION OF SECRET ed With Mistreatment of Oilworker's C CORNERSTONE OF TEMPLE IS LAID Subscriptions Totalling $11,000 Received at Services Yesterday The cornerstone of the new 0,000 Christian church at andway and Helena-ests was laid “Rain of Dollars” Will Continue LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28—The "rain of dollars," which covered So. Calif., generally throut the night, will continue for another 24 hours, the weather bureau announced today. Indications were a heavy downpour for a short duration some time during the day. A total fall in Los Angeles up to 5 a.m. today was approximately .40 of an inch, the weather bureau reported. Monrovia and Claremont territory received almost an inch for the first 12 hours of the storm. Financially, the rain was one of the most valuable this section has received. The rain ended one of the longest droughts So. Calif. has known. Besides aiding the ranchers, the rain also extinguished the brush fires at Ojal, which se COUNCILMEN LET GO OF 73 ACRES Sell Farm at Stanton for $53,000 to Man From Arkansas City City Manager O. E. Steward today was completing negotiations for the sale of the large farm the city of Anaheim bought for sew Seek Local With Ger PLANS were announced the weekly luncheon Rotary club to solicit $300 and $400 for a local fund upon assurance from Renner, publicity chairm such an effort at this time not interfere with the Relief drive for $800 heim. It was reported to the that about 100 children schools are under-nouris should have milk daily many children now get milk ration at a cost of f daily, these children can for even this slight expo The P.-T. A., luncheon and other organizations IS LAID Subscriptions Totalling $11,000 Received at Services Yesterday The cornerstone of the new 10,000 Christian church at Badway and Helena-sts, was laid yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large crowd assembled witness the impressive cemetery. Rev. Leon Myers, pastor, added, and there was an adress by C. W. Cauble of Indiania, Ind. A New Testament, announced "the book of discipline of the Christian church," with the membership list, was placed within a cornerstone. The stone was said George Trout, contractor, who has charge of construction of the church. Prayer was spoken Rev. Max Wilson of La Habra, there was an address by angelist C. C. Root. The morning service at the tabule also drew a large attendance, one of the features being an adress by C. W. Cauble. Ten people added to the church by colection. Three thousand dollars brot forward in cash; $7,100 on the altar in pledges due on before six months, and in the evening this was augmented to get over $8,000, making a total in cash and pledges during day of more than $11,000. The evening service was featured by an address by C. W. Cauble, and an evangelistic service closing the revival by C. C. St. Six more people responded to the invitation to unite with the church, making a total of 46 additions during the revival. Rev. Myspoke words of praise and application to Mr. Root and to the people, and the evening program brot to a close with a baptal service in which ten people lived this rite. LIGHT RAINS BIG HELP TO RANCHERS Last night's rainfall didn't amount to much in Orange county, but it broke the long drought and brightened up the groves. Garage men smiled, and chains were more in evidence than at any time this year. Los Angeles county received more rain than this, and north Orange than south. Anaheim's rainfall was .30 of an inch, according to the gauges of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n, and Max Nebelung. That makes 2.60 for the season so far, according to the association, against 4.60 a year ago at this date. The La Habra Citrus Ass'n received .26, making 3.45 inches for the season, compared with 4.19 last year to the corresponding date. The Placentia Orange Growers of Fullerton reported .37 or 2.68 so far this season. The city of Los Angeles up to 5 p.m., yesterday had received .12 or 1.55 this season, against 5.31 last. But other points in Los Angeles county fared better. Glendale, for example, received .42 and Pasadena .38. The north part of the state got more rain than the south, with some exceptions. San Luis Obispo with 1.14 up to 5 p.m., stood highest among many points throughout California. Santa Barbara also fared well with .55. 73 AGRES Sell Farm at Stanton for $53,000 to Man From Arkansas City City Manager O. E. Steward today was completing negotiations for the sale of the large farm the city of Anaheim bought for sewage disposal purposes in the vicinity of Stanton 13 years ago. The purchaser is J. D. Rhonda, who wired late Saturday from Arkansas City, Kansas, that he would take the farm at $725 an acre net to the city, half cash and the balance in two years. He had discussed the purchase while Anaheim recently, and council has been awaiting word from him since he returned east. Anaheim paid $22,116.40 for 75.31 acres in 1911. Taxes have been paid the last three years on 73.80 acres, about 11-2 acres being taken off for railroad right-of-way. The annual tax bill has been $477.66 in the three years since the law went into effect requiring taxes on municipality-owned realty. City Manager Steward stated he did not know what Rhoads planned to do with his purchase. It is considered prospective oil land. Council has been attempting to sell the farm for some time, desiring to use the proceeds for park, water and sewer mains or other improvements. Altho the purchase was for sewage disposal purposes, it is believed there will be no objection to other use of the money. At the sale price of about $53,000, which is $30,000 over the purchase price, the city has made several thousand dollars' profit even after allowing 6 per cent compounded interest. The sale of the farm is believed to have removed the last objection to the disincorporation of the city of Stanton, which organized to prevent Anaheim disposing of its sewage in the neighborhood. The early completion of the outfall sewer had already satisfied most Stanton people that incorporation was no longer desirable. NEW DEADLOCK IN RY. STRIKE LONDON, Jan. 28.-Just when the railway strike negotiations seemed to be approaching a settlement upon a compromise basis, a new eadlock developed this afternoon. "The negotiations are not making progress" John Bromley, leader of the strikers, announced. Conway died in the ruin the blast fell into the building he fell into the cellar, was pinned beneath the age. Conway was given by rescuers who were used ENGINEER SUICIDES LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28—Wm. Edward Collier, 39, a mining engineer, committed suicide by following cyanide of potassium in his room at a prominent downtown hotel after he had written a letter to his wife, in which he characterized her as a raver and murderer of souls. Collier was said to be a member of a wealthy eastern family maintained a suite of offices on office building here. His body was discovered by an employee of the hotel when Collier led to answer repeated telephone calls to his room. His parents live in Seattle, it was said. BANDITS GET $1500 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28. Free bandits held up the Pacifc Southwest Trust and Savings Bank at Pico and Valencia streets early before noon today and escaped with $1500, according to a report by the Wilshire police. Robbery of Registered Mail The money package was found intact in Heller's possession. He been working as extra night work at the local postoffice for months. According to his first day, two masked men overpowered him and escaped with the package. When confronted by postal inspectors he is said to have brokenown and confessed, implicating Coller and Quesnel as the holder of all three students are in their twenty twenties. BROOKHURST WELL CEMENTED SUNDAY W. M. Keck Drilling Co. will resume drilling probably tomorrow in its Brookhurst No. 1 well on Brookhurst avenue. The well was cemented off at approximately 1000 feet to shut off the water. NEW DEADLOCK IN RY. STRIKE LONDON, Jan. 28. Just when the railway strike negotiations seemed to be approaching a settlement upon a compromise basis, a new eadlock developed this afternoon. "The negotiations are not making progress' John Bromley, leader of the strikers, announced. "We cannot wait any longer. Plans are under way to intensify the strike." BELIEVE STRIKE SETTLEMENT NEAR LONDON, Jan. 28. A settlement of the strike of railway locomotive engineers and firemen was believed imminent today upon a compromise basis. Strike leaders conferred with railway managers to discuss the companies' offer to make individual adjustments wherever awards by the national award board were unfair. The trade union congress, supported by Premier MacDonald's labor government, is doing its utmost to bring about peace. Unconfirmed reports were received from the Midland that attempts have been made to wreck trains. GARDINER TALKS INDUSTRIAL SITE John R. Gardiner Co. of Fullerton has signed up for a lot in the industrial site, it was announced today by George Raymer, secretary of the Fullerton C. of C. This leaves about five acres in the site, which has not yet been taken, Mr. Raymer said. 38 CARS SHIPPED Thirty-eight cars of oranges and lemons were shipped last week from northern Orange county, including three Anaheim houses. It was announced today at the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange. Of this, ten cars were lemons and the remainder oranges. Trouseau of Fills Truc TOKIO, Jan. 28. It took trucks to carry the belongings of the crown of Japan to the residence imperial husband today. For the Crown Princess Kuni did not become the bride with a scanty veil. When the moving men unload the belongings of perial bride, it was found had taken to the Akasaka palace, 15 chests of drains with silver handles and RECRETARY DENBY Worker's Children in County Jail Seek Local Milk Fund Along With German Relief Drive PLANS were announced today at the weekly luncheon of the Rotary club to solicit between $900 and $400 for a local milk fund upon assurance from O. H. Renner, publicity chairman, that such an effort at this time would not interfere with the German Relief drive for $8000 in Anaheim. It was reported to the clubmen that about 100 children in local schools are under-nourished and should have milk daily. While many children now get a daily milk ration at a cost of five cents daily, these children cannot afford even this slight expenditure. The P.-T. A., luncheon clubs and other organizations will take speak here, phoned that another engagement prevented the former secretary of the treasury coming. Fred Siegel is the man who went to Los Angeles in behalf of the local committee, headed by Harry D. Riley, and obtained McAdoo's promise to come and speak. The committee declared today that volunteer solicitors were needed. They should report at headquarters in the Riley garage at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Workers to register helpers also are required. Some changes in the program were mentioned today. Dean Bode of St. Michael's church will accompany Mme. Beatrice Sapro on the piano. She will sing Schubert's "Ungeduld." Decker's Springtime ASK $100,000 FOR SPECIAL ATTORNEYS Impeachment Proceedings May be Brot Against Chief of Navy WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.—The immediate resignation of Secretary of the Navy Denby because 15 DIE FROM EXPLOSION OF GAS CUMBERLAND, R. I., Jan. 23. Fifteen persons met death in a terrific gas explosion that early today demolished a tenement house owned by the Manville Mills. An entire family — mother, father and 11 children — was wiped out by the blast. A boarder died with them. Michael Conway, in whose home the explosion occurred, died in the ruins. Buildings were rocked and windows shattered within a radius of nearly two miles. The blast cane when an oil lamp was lighted in the Conway enment. Effort had previously been made to stop a leak in a gas pipe. The victims were Adelard Hamil, his wife Marie, their 11 children Antone 21; Arthur 20; O'Neill 17; Rose, 18; Yvonne, 14; Normandie 12; Jirard, 7; Farland, 10; Richard 8; Armandie, 6; and Lucienne, 4; Appauline Bancue, 27, a boarder in the Hamil home and Michael Conway. Conway died in the ruins. When the blast tore the building apart he fell into the cellar, where he was pinned beneath the wreckage. Conway was given an axe by rescuers who were unable to RETAKE LOOT WHEN THIEF FLEES CAR An auto and most of the loot secured in a burglary near La Habra had been captured today, but the burglar was still at large, having abandoned his car when the chase grew too warm. The burglary took place Saturday night at the home of A. W. McPherson, notheast of La Habra. The family had been absent for some time, so the intruder worked undisturbed, until a neighbor, noting the presence of someone in the home, notified the authorities. Night Watchman Brown of La Habra reached the scene in time to see the burglar dashing away in a light car. Brown pursued him and was steadily gaining when the burglar halted his car near the Pacific Electric crossing on the Fullerton-La Habra blvd., and escaped foot through an adjacent orchard. Brown lost him in the darkness. In the car Brown found a quantity of clothing that had been taken from the McPherson home. It was believed that the burglar might have carried away small valuables in his pockets, as the house, it was found, had been thoroughly ransacked. POLICEMAN HURT Impeachment Proceedings May be Brot Against Chief of Navy WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.—The immediate resignation of Secretary of the Navy Denby because of his connection with the leasing of the Teapot Dome and California oil leases, was demanded in the senate this afternoon by Senator Walsh, Democrat of Montana. "Unless Secretary Denby's resignation is in the hands of the President by sundown I shall take steps to secure his resignation from the cabinet," Senator Walsh declared. In a conference with news paper men shortly after four o'clock, Secretary Denby declined to discuss the oil scandal in any way. Walsh's announcement was communicated within a few minutes to President Coolidge at the White House, where it was reported that impeachment proceedings probably would be resorted to by the Montana senator to remove Denby from the cabinet. An amendment to the Caraway resolution to make it apply to the Dobeny leaves in California as well as to the Teapot Dome lease, was introduced this afternoon by Senator Norris, Republican of Nebraska. The house late this afternoon passed a resolution authorizing an appropriation of $100,000 as asked by President Coolidge for the employment of special counsel to investigate alleged fraud in connection with the leasing of government oil lands to private interests. The only dissenting vote was cast by Representative Blanton, Dem. of Texas. The resolution was immediately conveyed to the senate. Amid a setting as dramatic as has been witnessed at the Capitol in years, the senate plunged this afternoon into tumultuous consideration of the Teapot Dome "mess." Great maps of Teapot Dome and the Elk Hills oil reserve in California festooned the walls of the chamber as Senator Walsh, Democrat of Montana, laid his resolution before the senate, canceling the leases and directing the president to inaugurate court action to protect the government's right independently of Attorney General Daugherty and the department of justice. The house naval affairs committee today called off its work. The victims were Adelard Hamil, his wife Marie, their 11 children Antone 21; Arthur 20; O'Neill 17; Rose, 18; Yvonne, 14; Normandie 12; Jirard, 7; Farland, 10; Richard 8; Armandie, 6, and Lucienne, 4; Appauline Bancouig, 7, a boarder in the Hamil and Michael Conway. Conway died in the ruins. When the blast tore the building apart he fell into the cellar, where he was pinned beneath the wreckage. Conway was given an axe by rescuers who were unable to reach him, but he was too weak to use it. SUSPENDED SENTENCE Arthur Espinosa, charged with assault and battery, before Judge Brown, entered a plea of guilty and received a 30-day suspended sentence. His wife was the complaining witness. MEXICAN FEDERAL EXECUTE 5 REBELS JUAREZ, Jan. 28. — Prancing cavalry herded spectators outside a fence while a Mexican federal army firing squad executed five Mexicans, accused of a revolutionary plot, discovered Spenday. Ten other Mexicans were sent to Chihuahua prison. The executions took place in a cemetery. A great crowd of curious persons paraded after the death squad to the burial plot. POLICEMAN HURT IN AUTO CRASH An accident occurred at Northst and Placentia-ave late Saturday in which O. B. Baxter, policeman, sustained slight injuries. Baxter was riding in a new Oakland sedan owned and driven by J. E. Allen of Anaheim. Allen had started across Placentia-ave and was nearly clear, he said, when his car was hit by a Hudson driven by C. E. Leach of Placentia. The latter, he alleged, was going at an excessive rate of speed, burning rubber for a long distance before it hit his car and knocked it into an orange orchard, doing considerable damage. Baxter was not hurt too badly to arrest young Leach, and cite him to appear before Judge Brown at 5 p.m. today to answer a charge of reckless driving. Troussseau of Japanese Princess Fills Trucks When She Moves TOKIO, Jan. 28. — It took four trucks to carry the personal belongings of the crown princess of Japan to the residence of her imperial husband today. For the Crown Princess Nagaka Kuni did not become the imperial bride with a seanty wardrobe. It was found that she had taken to the Akasaka detached palace, 15 chests of drawers, all with silver handles and the imperial crest wrought in silver, other furniture, hundreds of Japanese and foreign dresses, hats and a most complete Troussseau, and 210 futons or great coverlets, the gifts of her 31 governesses. With the return of the regent and the crown princess to the Akasaka detached palace from a visit to the emperor and empress of Japan at Nuanzue, it is expected to become the center of imperial activity in the capital. Great maps of Teapot Dome and the Elk Hills oil reserve in California festooned the walls of the chamber as Senator Walsh, Democrat of Montana, laid his resolution before the senate, cancelling the leases and directing the president to inaugurate court action to protect the government's right independently of Attorney General Daugherty and the department of justice. The house naval affairs committee today called off its investigation of the leasing of the naval reserve oil lands to Doheny and Sinclair, pending the completion of a similar inquiry by the senate. Admiral J. L. Lafilier, the judge advocate general of the navy, appeared before the committee with all records bearing upon the transfer of the California and Wyoming leases from the secretary of the navy Denby to Secretary of the Interior Fall, but the committee did not examine him. Doheny's offer as presented to the senate said: "The offer submitted to the senate committee by Attorney Gavin McNab, is my act, it has my approval and is binding upon me." The senate galleries were jammed long before noon, the convening hour. Senators themselves arrived early and when the senate was called to order the chamber was filled. Several senators who were out of the city hurried back upon the order of Senator Curtia of Kansas, Republican. Walsh started the verbal works by reading from letters and documents designed to show that the late President Harding and President Coolidge knew of the negotiations leading to the leasing of reserve lands and that the whole situation had been discussed in cabinet meetings. He read these documents to repudiate a newspaper article charging that Fall had not consulted the cabinet. The article declared Mr. Coolidge had no connection with the oil scandal because he knew nothing of the lease negotiations. (Continued on Page Five)