oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-01

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 warm tonight and Saturday. EX-PRES. WOOD DOHNEY TESTIFIES HE SAYS HE HAS PAID MCADOO $250,000 Oil Magnate's Testimony Causes Sensation in Senate Hearing Says McAdoo Out of It For President WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—"If William G. McAdoo has been paid $250,000 by the Dohney oil interests, it puts him out of the running for the presidency." It was declared on the floor of the house this afternoon by Rep. Blanton, senator of Texas, during oebate on the oil leading scandals. Blanton's statement was called forth by Rep. Foster, Rep., of Ohio, who criticised McAdoo for accepting employment from oil interests after his retirement from the cabinet. MCADOO SAYS $250,000 Oil Magnate's Testimony Causes Sensation in Senate Hearing WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—An investigation into the conduct of real Harry M. Daugherty, was ordered by the senate this afternoon upon passing a resolution calling up the department of justice to bate its records in proceedings. The resolution, sponsored by Senator George W. Norris, Republican of Nebraska, was passed without a record vote. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—A new sensation was sprung this afternoon in the naval oil scandal when E. L. Doheny, multimillionaire oil king, revealed he had employed on a wholesale scale members of presidential cabinet to act as counsel for his various oil interests. While the committee room sat stunned, Doheny calmly recited how he had employed William G. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury: Thomas W. Gregory, former attorney general; Franklin K. Lane, former secretary of the interior, and Lindley M. Carrison, former secretary of war. Doheny's statement that he had employed Gregory probably will force President Coolidge to withdraw his name as special government counsel in the pending investigation into the naval oil leases, it was believed. Doheny said he had employed Gregory to present his company's interest in taking to get justice in American matters." This revelation came as a decided shock to the committee. McAdoo, the witness said, was still in his employ at a salary of $50,600 a year and that the candidate for the democratic nomination had been paid $250,900 to date. McAdoo's work, he said, was the same as Gregory's. "To get justice for me in Mexican matters," Doheny denied however, that he had employed any of the men named "while they were in the cabinet." Under further questioning, Doheny said Lindley Garrison, former secretary of war, had been employed by Blair and Co., a New York banking company in which Doheny is interested. Earlier in his testimony, Doheny produced a mutilated note which he declared was the one MCADOO SAYS HE WAS NOT INVOLVED LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1.—William Gibbs McAdoo today declared that neither he nor his law firm had ever represented the Doheny or other oil interests in any legal capacity in connection with leasing of oil lands in the United States. Admitting that he had been retained by the Doheny Co. as special counsel in connection with certain Mexican operations of the concern, Mr. McAdoo declared that the mention of his name relative to leasing operations of the Doheny Co. was unjustified. Since coming to California, in 1922, Mr. McAdoo has been a special counsel for the Doheny firm at an annual retainer of $25,-900, but his advice has been confined to Mexican problems, he said. Mr. McAdoo's statement follows: "The dragging of my name into the investigation of oil leases at Washington is wholly without justification of any sort. "In 1919, a year after leaving President Wilson's cabinet, my former law firm in New York—McAdoo, Cotton, Franklin—was retained as counsel by Mr. Doheny's Co. and upon my removal to California, in 1922. I was retained as special counsel here, such employment being entirely in connection with the Mexican affairs of Mr. Doheny's enterprises. "I never, at any time, have been employed or consulted regarding any oil leases anywhere in the United States." When Mr. Doheny sought the advice of McAdoo, Cotton, Franklin in New York in 1919, it was represented to us that under ar- CASE SA Hiping on the export port of the federal gulf in Los Angeles, prepara- being made today to co- delayed preliminary hear- R. Abernathy, Charles er and J. L. Findlay, men charged with the mail robbery at the M- ony December 27. Convening today after recess, the grand jury pected to make reports in connection with in the Anaheim case, w presented last week to Should an indictment a defendants be returned liminary hearing scher- tomorrow would be eli- was said. The indictment pointed out, would serve pose of getting the c- federal district cou- the local proceedings sary. Should no report be bring from the grand jur- the preliminary hearing conducted as schedule m. tomorrow before De Commissisoner Maurice The supervisors' cham- the scene of the hearing held. Originally the heari- for last Saturday, but a grand jury considering the prosecuting feder- requested a week's deli- to learn the outcome. Whatever array of ex post pal authorityites ha- the three defendants to be offered at the hearing here. The alle confession of J. L. Fir messenger, who is sa- admitted that he re- pouch containing th- from a mail sack and over to Abernathy and after Wheeler, a mu clerk in the Anahelia had "tipped him off" was expected to be on strong cards of the pro- Inasmuch as the te confession of an "acc- not adjudged sufficient guilt in itself, accord- rule of evidence, observe case were watching w- to learn what corrobo dence the federal i n might have to offer finding of bits of seal the Abernathy gar- McAdoo's work, he said, was the same as Gregory's. "to get justice for me in Mexican matters." Doheny denied however, that he had employed any of the men named "while they were in the cabinet." Under further questioning, Doheny said Lindley Garrison, former secretary of war, had been employed by Blair and Co., a New York banking company in which Doheny is interested. Earlier in his testimony, Doheny produced a mutilated note which he declared was the one given him by former secretary Full to cover a $100,000 loan made Fall while they were negotiating for the Elk Hills, California, naval oil lease. The signature had been torn off the note but Doheny maintained the remainder of the note was in Fall's hand writing. The torn portion, he added, he had given to his wife to keep. Further questioning of Doheny unearthed a series of discrepancies in his previous testimony which resulted finally in a flat statement from Senator Roy Pittman, Dem., Nevada, that he did not believe Doheny was telling the truth on the witness stand. The discrepancies included an admission Doheny that he had Fall's note in his pocket at the time he testified here a week ago, that the note was in Los Angeles. Another discrepancy was unearth when Doheny was questioned about the check he previously said he had cashed to get the $100,000 in currency to give to Fall. "You mean to tell us you had the check for $100,000 in your possession while in California and you came here to explain that $0,000 deal and didn't bring check with you?" Lee noted. "Why, it wasn't my check?" Doheny replied. "I didn't have sufficient cash at the time and I borrowed the money from my son. I later repaid him." "My son drew the money from (Continued on page eight) BUILDING PERMITS E. Rickenberg, addition to duplex at 732 N. Sabina st, cost $500. H. A. Stegeman, frame garage at 408 S. Olive st, cost $200. 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.; 985 N. Los Angeles St.; Phone 654- J. Anaheim. Retained as counsel by Mr. Doheny's Co. and upon my removal to California, in 1922, I was retained as special counsel here such employment being entirely in connection with the Mexican affairs of Mr. Doheny's enterprises. "I never, at any time, have been employed or consulted regarding any oil leases anywhere in the United States. "When Mr. Doheny sought the advice of McAdoo, Cotton, Franklin in New York in 1919, it was represented to us that under article 27 of the new Mexican constitution, against which our government had filed a protest on its adoption, some years before, an attempt was being made to confacate the valuable properties of Mr. Doheny's companies in Mexico. "The members of my firm, after consideration of the matter, concluded that the case was meritorious. We accepted it, did all that we properly could for our clients over a period of about two years, and the firm received a fee of $100,000 for the services. The sum was commensurate with the very large interests involved. "When I moved to California in March, 1922, Mr. Doheny said that his companies would be glad to retain me as a special counsel to act in an advisory capacity here. "I regarded the Doheny companies as the outstanding independent oil companies in the country, and felt perfectly free to act as counsel for them. My counsel and advice has been confirmed to the Mexican problem, with which these companies are constantly faced. "For the period I have acted as special counsel here, I have received an annual retainer of $25,000, payable semi-annually. The employment of my former firm and myself has extended over the last four years." After Wheeler, a medical clerk in the Anaheim had "tipped him off," was expected to be on strong cards of the prosecution as not adjudged sufficiently guilt in itself, according rule of evidence, observed case were watching him to learn what corroboration the federal indictment might have to offer; finding of bits of seal the Abernathy gars fragments were said to be the seals used by the bank that had shipped money; indicated a prosecution would not upon Findlay's assessments. Findlay, it was claimed that Abernathy exponent of schools at A more recently in the business there, had no coup and that the thants had agreed upon division of the spoils. Peared to be turned co-defendants, charge was "double-crossed" only received $45. Meanwhile, Abernathy wheeler, both persisting any connection wberey were prepared vigorous defense. Alt have been revealed their counsel, W. F., was understood that defense will center abo be provided by his Abernathy was accer the declaration that was with her in Los ing the entire day oi theft. Abernathy has been visitor at the courthouse the various courtroom was noted. The $25,000 alleges been stolen from ther not yet been located latest reports. Court records this Abernathy had borne for six months from who took a trust de natry's house in Zehnathy in turn foined Wheeler, taking a trie the latter's house in tract: Presumably tha'the legal counsel. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Friday, February 1, 1924 GOODROW WILSON REFRESSES HE RETAINED NUMEROUS CLIENTS HEARING IN MAIL THEFT CASE SAT. Federal Grand Jury in Session Again Today In Los Angeles MANN HANDS RESIGNATION TO COUNCIL Read Two-Hour Parking Ordinance; Will Call $100,000 Bond Vote Councilman Chas. Mann sprung "I AM READY" CASE SAT. Federal Grand Jury in Session Again Today In Los Angeles Hioging on the expected report of the federal grand jury in Los Angeles, preparations were being made today to conduct the delayed preliminary hearing of J. R. Abernathy, Charles R. Wheeler and J. L. Findlay, Anaheim men charged with the $25,000 mail robbery at the Mother Colony December 27. Convening today after a week's recess, the grand jury was expected to make a report of findings in connection with evidence in the Anaheim case, which was presented last week to that body. Should an indictment against the defendants be returned, the preliminary hearing scheduled here tomorrow would be eliminated, it was said. The indictment, it was pointed out, would serve the purpose of getting the case before the federal district court, making the local proceedings unnecessary. Should no report be forthcoming from the grand jury, however, the preliminary hearing will be conducted as scheduled at 0 a.m. tomorrow before Deputy U. S. Commissioner Maurice Enderle. The supervisors' chamber will be the scene of the hearing, if it is held. Originally the hearing was set for last Saturday, but with the grand jury considering the case, the prosecuting federal officers requested a week's delay in order to learn the outcome. Whatever array of evidence the postal authorities have against the three defendants is expected to be offered at the scheduled hearing here. The alleged signed confession of J. L. Findlay, mail messenger, who is said to have admitted that he removed the pouch containing the $25,000 from a mail sack and turned it over to Abernathy and Wheeler, after Wheeler, a money order clerk in the Anaheim postoffice had "tipped him off" to the foot, was expected to be one of the strong cards of the prosecution. Inasmuch as the testimony or confession of an "accomplice" is not adjudged sufficient proof of guilt in itself, according to a rule of evidence, observers of the case were watching with interest to learn what corroborative evidence the federal investigators might have to offer. Reported finding of bits of sealing wax in the Anaheim garage, which TO COUNCIL Read Two-Hour Parking Ordinance; Will Call $100,000 Bond Vote Councilman Chas. Mann sprung a surprise late yesterday at a special meeting of trustees when he handed in his resignation to take effect at once, giving as his reason for doing so pressure of other business. He had two more years to serve. Councilman Frank Gibbs followed suit by changing a previous resignation effective just before the city election to one effective at once. With but three councilmen remaining, this left the board up against it for necessary quorum on some proceedings requiring four members. This was solved by Mann and Gibbs agreeing to accept appointment to each other's office temporarily. With these two resignations and terms of Stark and Gates expiring, voters will cast their ballots on four councilmen at the April election. Stock's term has two years to run. The special meeting, called at four o'clock primarily to hear protests on ornamental lights, transacted more business than usually is done at the regular sessions, the councilmen not getting to supper until 7:30 p.m. There were no formal protests on ornamental lights and resolutions were adopted approving projects on No. and Los Angeles-st. and E. Center. It was decided to hold up W. Center-st. project in view of plans to widen it from Palm-st. to West-st. Next step is to call for bids. It was reported the skating rink on Cypress-st., against which neighbors have complained because of noise, would close at 9 p.m. Council approved sale of Stanton on terms published Monday. U. P. Ry. was permitted to abandon alley along right of way for half block north of Cypress-st. in return for grant of 30-foot street from Cypress-st to Adele-st. facing Santa Fe Ry. Nothing was done on proposal to move baseball grandstand in city park. The park ordinance, limiting parking of cars to two hours on Center between Clementine and Philadelphia and on Los Angeles between Canterst and Chestnut, was read for the first time. The proposal to lease the 30-acre sewer farm on Garden Groos and W. H. Coftain; Otto Hammel, gel; Mrs. H. G. Arrow Emma Bremmer, Mugel; J. N. Budge, Leuschner; M. Strend now; John Koblen Plughaus; G. H. F. Henry Barnesberger. Gray team — Wilstein, captain; Mrs. grin, Mrs. Bremmer, Miss Frieda Janss, Jacques, Theodore Marjorie Day, Mrs. Coppers, Miss Pauline Emma Gribbin, Erna August Backs, Georgeth L. W. Lehmberg, C and Herman Freeze. Blue team — Fritz captain; Ernest Br. M. Garland, Mrs. B Anna Desch, Mrs J. H. Goach, Miss Miss Lydia Serveke, bernagle, J. S. Nettle Thompson, Mrs Hi Carl Pflogue and He AHLBORN SWORN IN AS RECORDER SLIGHT MI After C. A. Macke duce dealer, and Dunn, dhu employee after Wheeler, a money order clerk in the Anaheim postoffice had "tipped him off" to the foot, was expected to be one of the strong cards of the prosecution. Inamuch-as the testimony or confession of an "accomplice" is not adjudged sufficient proof of guilt in itself, according to a rule of evidence, observers of the case were watching with interest to learn what corroborative evidence the federal investigators might have to offer. Reported finding of bits of sealing wax in the Abernathy garage, which fragments were said to correspond to the seal used by the Anaheim bank that had shipped the missing money, indicated that the prosecution would not rely solely upon Findlay's asserted statements. Findlay, it was claimed, declared that Abernathy, ex-superintendent of schools at Anaheim and more recently in the real estate business there, had planned the coup and that the three defendants had agreed upon an equal division of the spoils. Findlay appeared to be turned against his co-defendants, charging that he was "double-crossed" and had only received $45. Meanwhile, Abernathy and Wheeler, both persistently denying any connection with the robbery, were prepared to make a vigorous defense. Altho no plans have been revealed by them or their counsel, W. F. Menton, it was understood that Abernathy's defense will center about an alibi to be provided by his wife. Mrs. Abernathy was accredited with the declaration that her husband was with her in Los Angeles during the entire day of the mail theft. Abernathy has been a frequent visitor at the courthouse and in the various courtrooms of late, it was noted. The $25,000 alleged to have been stolen from the mails, has not yet been located, according to latest reports. Court records this week show Abernathy had borrowed $5000 for six months from W. I. Gilbert, who took a trust deed on Abernathy's house in Zeyn st. Abernathy in turn loaned $2500 to Wheeler, taking a trust deed on the latter's house in the Elk park tract. Presumably the money is the legal counsel. ODDS ON MORAN NEW YORK, Feb. 1.—Odds of 6 to 5 were freely quoted today on Pat Moran, New Orleans lightweight, to gain the decision over Johny Dundee, world's champion featherweight in their 15 round bout tonight. A capacity house was indicated by the early sale of tickets, today, in spite of the fact that no title is at stake. When asked if he intended to run for justice of the peace, he said that he had had no thoughts on that line, therefore he could not answer. He said that he expected to devote his time daily from 9 a.m. till noon to the office, and such other time as the requirements of the office might demand. Judge Brown, the retiring recorder, said that he did not yet know where he would hold the office of justice of the peace. SLIGHT MISS After C. A. Mackenzie duce dealer, and Dunn, his employee, guilty to a charge of tattoos for sale within the weight upon "co-required by law, and fines of $25 each to they discovered that filed against them mistake. J. Hayes, who siglaint against them, court after their headcluded late yesterday that Mackenzie and Dunn the men he meant it was a case of misfitity, he said. However, Mackenzie had admitted that guilty of the offense had paid their fines that. Under Sentee Death, Make LITTLE ROCK 1.—Emery Conner mond Joe" Sallary Kansas City barley under sentence of the murder of two detectives, made a escape from the city state penitentiary. They kidnap Damp Martin, accepts ports. Several large pursuit of the co-are said to be to be automobile with as a hostage. According to both men are waived states and County shot and killed Sapulpa, Okla. WIRE IN ANAHEIM dealer COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 82,369,277 1922 675 1,413,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 873,950 1919 174 464,590 27TH YEAR—NO. 131 REPORTED DYING ROUS CABINET MEMBERS READY" PHYSICIANS EXPECT END AT ANY MINUTE SINCE PATIENT SUFFERED CRASH IN NIGHT WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—Oxygen and stimulants were administered to Mr. Wilson early this afternoon in a frantic effort to prolong his life. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—Woodrow Wilson is dying today in the quiet secluded house in S. SUFFERED CRASH IN NIGHT WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—Oxygen and stimulants were administered to Mr. Wilson early this afternoon in a frantic effort to prolong his life. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—Woodrow Wilson is dying today in the quiet secluded house in S. Street which has been his home since his retirement from the White House in 1921. At 11 o'clock Rear Admiral Grayson, chief of his attending physicians, emerged from the sick room and said there was little hope for the ex-president. How long he would linger it could not be forecast, it was said, but his death might be expected at any moment. Only a short time before Dr. Grayson made the announcement, that the ex-president had summoned him to lean over his body and said: "Doctor I'm a broken man. I'm a broken piece machine." "I am ready to go." With that, Dr. Grayson said, the ex-president thanked him in a feeble voice for "all he had done for him." WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—Dr. Cary T. Grayson issued the following bulletin at 4:20 p.m. on the condition of ex-President Wilson: "Mr. Wilson's condition is practically unchanged. During the day he has had some sleep and took a little nourishment. He is resting comfortably, but his vitality is very low. All we can do is hope for the best." The other physicians, Drs. H. A. Fowler and Sterling Ruffin, both specialists, had left the house shortly before, and Dr. Grayson's departure left only the nurse and Mrs. Wilson with the former president. Grayson, however, planned to be absent only a short time. The pulse and respiration of the former president, Dr. Grayson, said, were nearly normal. The Wilson home in Washington is located in one of the quietest residential sections of the city far removed from the noisy downtown district or the bustle of official and diplomatic life of which the Wilsons were so long a part. The quiet is seldom broken even by traffic, for the main avenues of commerce lie several blocks on either side. KNOCKS BANK BANDIT INTO BRINE TANK J. H. Treziso, engineer at the Fullerton Ice plant, has a battered "mug," torn clothes and other evidences of an encounter early this morning with a would-be burglar to whom Treziso had given a cool reception at the ice plant. However, you ought to see the alleged burglar, who not only received a battered "mug," but was also given a bath in a brine tank, where Mr. Treziso knocked him. The fastic encounter occurred about 6 o'clock when Mr. Treziso was just "firing up" the boilers. SLIGHT MISTAKE After C. A. Mackey, S. A. produce dealer, and Charles C. Dunn, his employee, had pleaded guilty to a charge of offering potatoes for sale without marking the weight upon "containers," as required by law, and had paid fines of $25 each to Justice Cox, they discovered that the charge filed against them had been a mistake. J. Hayes, who signed the complaint against them, appeared in court after their hearing was concluded late yesterday and said that Mackey and Dunn were not the men he meant to prosecute. It was a case of mistaken identity, he said. However, Mackey and Dunn had admitted that they were guilty of the offense charged, and had paid their fines, so that was that. Under Sentence of Death, Make Escape LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 1—Emery Connell and "Diamond Joe" Sullivan, former Kansas City bartender, both under sentence of death for the murder of two Little Rock detectives, made a sensational escape from the death cell at the state penitentiary today. They kidnapped Warden Dump Martin, according to reports. Several large posses are in pursuit of the convicts who are said to be fleeing in an automobile, with the warden as a hostage. According to police here, both men are wanted in many states and Connell recently shot and killed a detective at Sapulpa, Okla. Grayson, however, planned to be absent only a short time. The pulse and respiration of the former president, Dr. Grayson, said, were nearly normal. The Wilson home in Washington is located in one of the quietest residential sections of the city far removed from the noisy downtown district or the bustle of official and diplomatic life of which the Wilsons were so long a part. The quiet is seldom broken even by traffic, for the main avenues of commerce lie several blocks on either side. Today, however, S street presented a strange appearance. Gathered before the house were little knots of reporters. Taxi-cabs dashed in and out of the st., bringing and carrying others away. Now and then a visitor would arrive whose name was the open sesame to the big white door, and he would be admitted to stay a short time and then depart. Every visitor who passed within the doors—and they were few—being limited to those who were most intimate with the president during and since his tenancy of the White House—emerged from the house emotionally shaken, some frankly crying. Dr. Grayson, whose personal relationship with Mr. Wilson has been deeper and extended over more years than probably any other man, wept as he talked to reporters. He came out at intervals to deny the constantly increasing pressure of rumors that the ex-president was dead. Noon passed and there apparently had been little change in the patient's condition. He was reported as still conscious and very weak—little change from the tides from the bedside two hours earlier. Dr. Grayson announced at 5 o'clock that another conference of physicians has been called for 5 o'clock tonight and said a bulletin will be issued after that. In response to a question as to when he considered Mr. Wilson's condition would change, one way or the other, Dr. Grayson said. "We cannot tell. We are afraid every minute." Joseph P. Tumulty, Mr. Wilson's former secretary, who made (Continued on Page 2) GETS FIVE YEARS A sentence of five years to life was given today to Walter Hale, who robbed the Huntington Beach Pharmacy, by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams in Santa Ana. Hale said nothing and showed no emotion whatever when sentence was passed. FLAMING CROSS A fiery cross afame in the northeast section of Richfield attracted crowds last evening. One cross was 16 feet high and visible for miles. SCHONTZ TRIAL, AURIL, 3 Trial of C. Schontz, W. Anahiem man charged with possession of liquor, has been set for April 3 at 10 a.m. Schontz was held in the county jail in lieu of $500 bail. We move Monday to our new home, 273 E. Center, Boston Bakry.