oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-11

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. PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $3 year in No. Orange-co. FORM $200,000 IN SENATE DEMANDS COURT FIRST TIME SUCH ACTION EVER TAKEN Robinson Resolution is Passed 47 to 34 After Use Airplanes to Break Ice Jams WASHINGTON, Feb. 11. Army airplanes will be used to break up ice jams which threaten serious damage in several western states, if Secretary of War Weeks grants a request made today by Senator Warren, Republican of Wyoming. Secretary Weeks will authorize the use of planes if provision is made for the financing of the project. The standard type of bomber will be used and a flying base will be established probably at Omaha. The heaviest of the ice jams are in the Platte river in Nebraska, Senator Warren said. MILEY MAKES 300 FEET IN 24 HOURS Offer of $1000 per person made for ten Robinson Resolution is Passed 47 to 34 After Week of Oratory By KENETH W. CLARK I.N.S. Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.—Cluaxing a month of sensational developments and a week of torrid oratory such as has seldom been heard in the halls of congress, the U. S. senate this evening passed the Robinson resolution calling upon President Coolidge to imdiately request resignation of Secretary of the Navy Denby because of his connection with the leasing of naval oil reserves to Sinclair and Doheny interests. It is the first time in the history of the American government that the lawmaking branch has taken such action to force the hand of a chief executive in dealing with members of his official family. The vote was 47 to 24. The Senate defeated an amendment by Senator Howell, Republican of Nebraska, which would have made it necessary for the secretary of the navy to be found guilty of "misfeasance or malfeasance" in office before his resignation would be demanded. The amendment was defeated 70 to 11. WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.—Appearing voluntarily before the senate public lands committee to explain and defend his employment by the Doheny oil interests, William Gibbs McAdoo, leading candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, today denounced efforts to drag his name into the oil leasing scandal, asserted he had done nothing wrong and declared he was willing to let the country judge the propriety of his acts. He declared too, in a formal statement, with which he opened his testimony, that he was entirely willing that the public should judge whether or not his name had been "drawn into this inquiry to serve a partisan political purpose." McAdoo staunchly defended his taking employment with the Doheny interests in 1919. "Mr. Doheny's companies, as well as Mr. Doheny, enjoyed an enviable reputation when he called on me in 1919," said Mr. McAdoo. McAdoo has resigned from Do threaten serious damage in several western states, if Secretary of War Weeks grants a request made today by Senator Warren, Republican of Wyoming. Secretary Weeks will authorize the use of planes if provision is made for the financing of the project. The standard type of bomber will be used and a flying base will be established probably at Omaha. The heaviest of the ice jams are in the Platte river in Nebraska, Senator Warren said. GRAB $50,000 LIQUOR AND EIGHT MEN SANTA MONICA, Feb. 11.—Prohibition and police officers early today seized the motor boat Erni off the coast from here and confiscated $50,000 worth of liquor and arrested eight men. It was revealed later today. Charles Galling, chief prohibition officer here, led the raid personally. Pilot John Yuribini was shot in the arm and chest during a pitched gun battle between the rum runners and officers. Several members of the motor boat crew attempted to escape in a row boat but surrendered when the officer's fire halted them. The 'Erni cleared from Mazatlan, Mexico, several days ago. MARTIAL LAW AT "BLOODY" HERRIN HIERRIN, Ill., Feb. 11.—More stringent martial law with an increased array of bayonet-topped rifles to enforce it, today was anticipated as the governing forces in bloody Williamson-co, where forces of the Ku Klux Klan, anti-klan, wets, miners and civil officials are at war. It was to succeed "military rule" in which Illinois guardsmen has taken over all of the functions of the civil authorities except administration of the courts. Major General Foreman and 1000 guardsmen from Chicago detained at 10 o'clock this offer of $1000 per acre for the 10 acres of Chick H. Snavely within quarter mile of the Miley well on Sidnam lease, near Broadway Euclid ave. has been made by of large companies. Snold C. C. Sidnam of Sidnam yesterday. Snavely had no leased today. The well was spudded in a.m. yesterday and today is ing the 300-foot mark. E for boulders struck and pass 150 feet, the structure has comparatively soft. Twenty inch pipe is being used, acco to Sidnam. The oil companies are less than ever trying to pick up about Anaheim; not only were south and east of the city. On the largest ranchers southwest the city has been approved, but held out for $25 acre-bonus. He will be seen as he told. The Standard company's well passed 3300 yesterday. Down toward Cypress the er and Ritter ranches, coming 35 or 40 acres together, been leased at $100 per acre and $5 per acre per rent by the Union Oil company. Interest in the Gaddie Wei 1, half a mile south of Cy has been renewed, with nouncement today that a fineimation of blue oil shale had struck yesterday. The form is said to be like that of the field field and the depth at it was met with, around feet, within 35 feet of the which shale was first struck other field. Now 3500 feet talked of as the depot which the oil sand will reached. The Union Oil company again sought to persuade John to make an offer for lease of his 15 acres at Cy ave. and Moody-rd., Cypress company also is trying to lease on the combined 26 1/2 of J. E. Walter on the older ter place, and unleased 40 of P. A. Stanton. The Brookhurst Well yesterday passed 2200 feet He declared too, in a formal statement, with which he opened his testimony, that he was entirely willing that the public should judge whether or not his name had been "drawn into this inquiry to serve a partisan political purpose." McAdoo staunchly defended his taking employment with the Doheny interests in 1919. "Mr. Doheny's companies, as well as Mr. Doheny, enjoyed an enviable reputation when he called on me in 1919," said Mr. McAdoo. McAdoo has resigned from Doheny's employ since the revelations brot out in connection with the oil man's lease of the Elk Hills naval reserve from ex-secretary of the interior Hall, within a few months after he had loaned the cabinet officer $100,000. Hearty endorsement was given by McAdoo to the present investigation. He declared the pressing duty of the hour was to mercilessly uncover and bring to punishment everyone who "has betrayed public trust." To this end he said he was "eager to see participation stilled in the face of so grave a danger to our common country." McAdoo's statement follows: "I am informed by your chairman that already there has been inserted in the record the letter I addressed to him on Feb. 7, 1924, setting forth in detail the facts concerning the professional services rendered by my former law firm in New York, Mesrs. McAdoo, Cotton and Franklin, and subsequently by myself in Los Angeles, in connection with the Mexican properties of Mr. Doheny's companies. It is clearly shown in my letter and the testimony before the committee that neither they nor I have any reason whatever to the lesser made in the Teapot Depot naval reserve. There is little fore, nothing to be said on score. But I have sought the privilege of appearing before you in person for the purpose of contributing in any way in my power as a private citizen to the objects of this inquiry. "It has been assumed that honorably law conducted practice of a citizen holding no public office is not ordinarily a subject of congressional inquiry. I think it may be fairly presumed that if my name was not prominently mentioned in connection with high office, my private practice as a striking array of bayonet-topped rifles to enforce it, today was anticipated as the governing forces in bloody Williamson-co, where forces of the Ku Klux Klan, anti-klan, wets, miners and civil officials are at war. It was to succeed "military rule" in which Illinois guardmen has taken over all of the functions of the civil authorities except administration of the courts. Major General Foreman and 1000 guardsmen from Chicago detained here at 10 e'clock this morning to join the troops already or duty in the turbulent mining county. The fresh troops compose the 122nd Illinois Infantry. Action by the miners on their threat to go out on strike unless all klansmen were enjected from the ranks of the miners' local unions. Charges of first-degree murder at coroner's inquest against those held in connection with the shooting to death of Constable Caesar Cagle. Between four and six thousand miners were scheduled to go on strike, according to information given out by persons close to Hugh Willis, district organizer for the United Mine Workers of America, and member of the state mine board, who is in jail charged with complicity in the killing of Cagle. HARRY EAGAN DIES Harry Eagan, 39, died Saturday evening after a six weeks' illness in the Fullerton hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Georgia Eagan, who, since his illness, has been making her home at 316 West Chapman-ave., Placentia. Mr. Eagan was a member of the local Elks' lodge and that order will be in charge of the funeral, which will be from the Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The body will then be taken to Los Angeles for cremation. APPROVE POINCARE PARIS, Feb. 11.—The chamber of deputies gave Premier Poincare another vote of confidence this afternoon, the ballot standing 573 for the premier and 200 against him. Valentine stationery at Bigelow's FULE REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY 'Anaheim, California, Monday, February 11, 1924 Fair with tonight 1000 INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS S COOLIDGE REQUEST DENBY T ILEY MAKES 3000 FEET IN 24 HOURS fer of $1000 per acre Bonus made for ten Believe Denby Will Not Quit Just Now WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.—Belief that Edwin Denby will not resign as secretary of the navy—at least for the time being—eyes should the senate formally demand his resignation, was strengthened here this afternoon following a conference between President Coolidge and Secretary of War Weeks, one of the president's closest political advisers. It is understood the whole oil leasing matter was gone over. "I do not believe," said Weeks later, "that there will be any cabinet resignations for the present." Of course, I speak for myself, and not for the president." 2 ARRAIGNED IN U.S. MAIL ROBBERY Case Will Not be Set For Trial Until First PLAIN DE PAY FOR CIRCUL Anaheim ad Anaheim Bulletin o The Plain Dealer fo today insisted that th Realizing that up the atmosphere, that the advertisers up, paying expenses ROUT REBELS AT OCOTLAN, 300 LOST VERA CRUZ, Feb. 11.—With the revolt broken and the rebel army of Adolfo De La Huerta vanished, the main body of the federal army marched into Vera Cruz this afternoon. The troops under General Martinez numbered 3500. Martinez immediately issued a manifesto announcing defeat of the rebels and to all law-abiding citizens and their property. SOLEDAD, State of Vera Cruz, Mexico, Feb. 11.—Federal troops that decisively defeated General Eruque Estrada's rebel army at Octotlan, after an 11-hour battle, were obliged to cross the Lerma river on pontoon bridges under heavy gun fire before they could storm the rebel trenches, President Obregon reported today to General Eugenia Martinez, federal commander of the southeastern front. "Our troops suffered losses of 300 in killed and wounded," President Obregon's dispatch said. The rebels are retreating toward Guadalajara. President Obregon personally directed the federal attack. It is estimated that there were upwards of 7000 men in the rebel army—the flower of the insurgent forces—while President Obregon has 12,000 federals. While further fighting is expected in the west, army officers believe the revolt in that region has been broken. A clean up in the Tuxpam oil fields will be the next campaign of the victorious federal army on the Vera Cruz line. IN U.S. MAIL ROBBERY Case Will Not be Set For Trial Until First Monday in March J. R. Abernathy and Charles R. Wheeler, former postoffice clerk, were arraigned this morning in Los Angeles before U. S. Judge Benjamin Bledsoe, who announced that the case would not be set for trial until the first Monday in March. The men pleaded not guilty to the charges of conspiracy and larceny of the local mail last December. Attorney W. I. Gilbert of Los Angeles and W. F. Menton of Santa Ana were not present in person, but a subordinate of Gilbert's was. J. U. Hemmi, former Anaheim attorney, now of Torrance, and J. L. Finday, former postoffice messenger, did not appear. The latter had confessed, implicating Abernathy and Wheeler, and it was found showing that Hemmi had acted as fence in disposing of a large part of the loot. Attorney Gilbert said today that he and Attorney Menton had not yet outlined their defense and could not do so until they had conferred with the prisoners. Many exhibits the nature of which has not yet been announced, will be produced by the prosecution when the trial of Abernathy, Wheeler, Findlay and Hemli opens in U. S. district court, Los Angeles, before Judge Bledsoe. Postoffice Inspector Lowe, who so declared today in the metropolis, declined, however, to let it be known what the additional exhibits were. Attorney W. I. Gilbert, prominent Angeleno, conferred Saturday with Attorney W. F. Menton in his office in the Title Insurance bldg., on the case of J. R. Abernathy and Charles R. Wheeler, whom the two will defend. Gilbert asserted that he had scarcely as yet started upon the case, much less discussed it with the two clients, but that the plan of defense probably would be outlined by Monday evening. J. U. Hemmi, former Anaheim attorney, now of Torrance, will defend himself according to the best knowledge of Gilbert. United States District Attorney Burke isn't likely to open the case, it is said, because he is loaded up at present with the prosecution of several oil concerns. Anaheim adjoins Anaheim Bulletin on The Plain Dealer for today insisted that the Realizing that up the atmosphere, that the advertisers up, paying expenses for the $600 certified claim last Friday. The advertiser position, and they will once. The following local advertisers for circulation claims of local Anaheim, Calif., Orange County Plain Dealer, Anaheim, Calif. Gentlemen: I am most in favor of the investigation paid circulation claims of Anaheim newspapers, both an ethical and advertising point. We feel that the time rived when merchants of orange-co are due a fair sale to the relative value of the per medium. A person read a paper that is laid door with the same interest he does one he pays for. Citation is what we are in in Yours truly. ANAHEIM BOOK ST Per. J. S. Meil Anaheim, Calif. To the Plain Dealer, Dear Sir: We certain come your offer to have investigation of the circulation of its respective advertisements in the north half orange-co as it will guide you curing more business. GERRARD BROS. & HA L. Hanewitt Anaheim, Calif. To the Plain Dealer: I welcome an investigation paid circulation of the news of No. Orange-co, as it will me in my advertising. I reach the greatest number and plea, and how I may delite message of health to the Orange county. DR. J. H. COLE Anaheim, Calif., Orange County Plain Dealer, Anaheim, Calif. Gentlemen: In regard paid circulation investigate the newspapers of Orange I heartily endorse this mme from an advertising station. FARM BUREAU MEETING TUESDAY A regular meeting of the Anaheim Farm center will be held in high school auditorium tomorrow evening, at 7:30. A special program will contain a six-reel feature of hunting big game in California. Everybody is welcome and it is hoped all members of the center will turn out. TRANSFER McCRARY LAKEHURST, N.J., Feb. 11.—Frank R. McCray, commandant of the air station here, and commander of the dirigible ennandoah, which is to make a flight to the North Pole, has been registered to sea duty, he was formed in a telegram he received from the navy department Washington today. PEELING RUNS HIGH MEXICO, Mo., Feb. 11.—Feeling running so high here today, on the eve of an inquiry into the death of Sheriff Charles Sum, 54, of Audrain-co, who was not killed at midnight by several drunken negroes in the Chicago and Alton railroad yards, at the authorities, fearing a demonstration, entrained with the groves for St. Joseph before the request. Valentine stationery at Biges's, 308 E. Center. BUILDING PERMITS Miss Rust, brick store at 248 President Obregon personally directed the federal attack. It is estimated that there were upwards of 7000 men in the rebel army—the flower of the insurgent forces—while President Obregon has 12,000 federals. While further fighting is expected in the west, army officers believe the revolt in that region has been broken. A clean up in the Tuxpam oil fields will be the next campaign of the victorious federal army on the Vera Cruz line. PNEUMONIA VICTIM Funeral services for Clifford T. Peak, 33, were held this afternoon at Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel, with interment in Loma Vista. Rev. L. A. Arthur, pastor of the First Baptist church of Huntington Beach, officiated and Mrs. Walter Ross sang two beautiful numbers. Mr. Peak, who has been ill for about eight months, and for the past five weeks a patient in the Anaheim hospital, died early Saturday evening of pneumonia. He was an oil worker in Huntington Beach, where the family resided. His wife, Mrs. Annie Mae Peak, and two daughters, 9 and 12, survive him, as well as his father, J. Bart Peak, a sister, Mrs. Olivia Spires, both of Clayton, Ala., and a brother, J. V. Peak, of Placentia. He had resided in California for six years, a part of that time in Placetta, where he and his family were well known. He was a member of the First Baptist church of Pleasant Grove, Ala. DAUGHERTY ASKS PUBLIC HEARING WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.—Attorney General Daugherty today demanded a public hearing on charges brought in the senate by Senator Wheeler, Democrat of Montana, in a resolution requesting him to resign from the cabinet. The demand was made in a letter to Senator Willis, Republican of Ohio. Daugherty said the whole resolution which is similar to the Denby ouster resolution, should be submitted immediately to some senate committee, so that a public inquiry could be held and all fact placed on record. Wheeler charged Daugherty had "fallen down" in his administra- er, whom the two will defend. Gilbert asserted that he had scarcely as yet started upon the case, much less discussed it with the two clients, but that the plan of defense probably would be outlined by Monday evening. J. U. Hemmi, former Anaheim attorney, now of Torrance, will defend himself, according to the best knowledge of Gilbert. United States District Attorney Burke isn't likely to open the case; it is said, because he is loaded up at present with the prosecution of several oil concerns, charged with using the mails to defraud, and with other cases. Deputy Dist. Atty. Russell Graham is being mentioned as active prosecutor until the close of the case when Burke is expected to take charge. According to Attorney Gilbert, there is no more danger now in going on either man's bond than there was before the two were re-arrested, following their indictment, and remove to the Los Angeles county jail. A prominent rancher, formerly on Abernathy's bond, said no further efforts to offer bail were being made. To return to the matter of exhibits, the principal ones thus far mentioned are the confession of J. U. Findlay, former Anaheim postoffice messenger, the 10 cashier's checks for a total of $5200 found in a letter in the office of J. U. Hemmi, the note for $3000 signed by Hemmi and made payable to Abernathy; bits of sealing wax, found in Abernathy's garage, from registered letters believed to have contained the missing $22,000 of the First National Bank; papers connected with the sale and re-sale of Abernathy's old Haynes car, which he traded in for a Jewett sedan; the lock found on Findlay's premises and taken from a registered mail pouch, and to Los Angeles with the object of obtaining a key to fit it—an object not attained, etc. QUESTION INTO NAVAL BD.WASTE WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.—An investigation of charges of "waste and extravagance in the U.S. Shipping board" was proposed in a resolution offered in the house this afternoon by Representative Davis, Democrat of Tennessee. The president must full measure of response said La Follette. He wished to deal with the oil reserves and other油erty long before the preliminary investigation called public... IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS EOLR BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1928 829 32,269,372 1929 675 1,813,045 1921 564 1,252,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 684,500 Fair with moderate temperature tonight and Tuesday. 27TH YEAR—NO. 139 OLDING CONCERN ENBY TO RESIGN OFFICE PLAIN DEALER WILL PAY FOR CHECK OF CIRCULATION CLAIMS Anaheim advertisers, disappointed that The Anaheim Bulletin did not accept the challenge of The Plain Dealer for a check up on paid circulation, today insisted that the check up be made anyway. Realizing that only such a canvass would clear up the atmosphere, The Plain Dealer today agreed that the advertisers could go ahead with the check up, paying expenses with whatever was needed from EASY TO GET FACTORIES WITH SITES First Move Planned to Purchase 40 Acres Anaheim advertisers, disappointed that The Anaheim Bulletin did not accept the challenge of The Plain Dealer for a check up on paid circulation, today insisted that the check up be made anyway. Realizing that only such a canvass would clear up the atmosphere, The Plain Dealer today agreed that the advertisers could go ahead with the check up, paying expenses with whatever was needed from the $600 certified check put up by the Plain Dealer last Friday. The advertisers were quick to jump at the proposition, and they will proceed with the canvass at once. The following letters show the enthusiasm of local advertisers for the proposition to determine circulation claims of local newspapers. Anaheim, Calif., 2-11-21 Orange County Plain Dealer, Anaheim, Calif. Gentlemen: I am most heartily in favor of the investigation of paid circulation claims of the two Anaheim newspapers, both from an ethical and advertising standpoint. We feel that the time has arrived when merchants of No. Orange-co are due a fair show as to the relative value of the newspaper mediums. A person should read a paper that is laid at his door with the same interest that he does one he pays for. Paid circulation is what we are interested in. Yours truly, ANAHEIM BOOK STORE. Per. J. S. Meiklejohn. Anaheim, Calif., 2-11-24 To the Plain Dealer, Dear Sir: We certainly welcome your offer to have an investigation of the circulation merits of the respective advertising mediums in the north half of Orange-co as it will guide us in requiring more business. Resp: GERRARD BROS. & HANSON. L. Hanson, Mgr. Anaheim, Calif., 2-11-24 To the Plain Dealer: I heartily welcome an investigation of the paid circulation of the newspapers of No. Orange-co, as it will guide us in my advertising, how to reach the greatest number of people, and how I may deliver my message of health to the people of Orange county. DR. J. H. COLEMAN. Anaheim, Calif., 2-11-24 Orange County Plain Dealer, Anaheim, Calif. Gentlemen: In regard to the paid circulation investigation of the newspapers of Orange county, heartily endorse this movement from an advertising standpoint. Anaheim, Calif., 2-11-21 Plain Dealer, Dear Sir: In regard to my attitude as to your suggestion of a thorough canvas and check of the paid circulation of both local dailies, I am free to state that I see nothing but fairness in such a campaign. The result cannot have other than great value to advertisers and aid them very materially in placing advertising in a more intelligent way. J. P. SEBASTIAN. Adv. Mgr. Sebastian Bros. Anaheim, Calif., 2-11-24 Orange County Plain Dealer, Anaheim, Calif. Dear Sir: I am heartily in favor of your investigation to be made relative to the respective paid circulation of the daily newspapers published in this section, as it will be a guide to us relative to increasing our business. LEE EICHOLTZ, Boston Bakery, 273 E. Center-st. Anaheim Calif., Feb. 11, 1924. Orange County Plain Dealer: Gentlemen: As an advertiser we are very much interested in the paid circulation of the newspapers in which we advertise. We believe that the canvass suggested by your paper is certainly a fair proposition and should be helpful to the advertiser. Very truly, WASHER WILSON, By W. J. SCHULZ, Mgr. Anaheim, Calif., Feb. 11, 1924. To the Plain Dealer: As an advertiser in the two local papers, and as we have heard conflicting stories at different times regarding circulation claims of these publications, I personally welcome a fair and unbiased check of both their paid circulations. (Signed) H. McFARLAND, Manager Kafatera Shoe Store. FACTORIES WITH SITES First Move Planned to Purchase 40 Acres At Sugar Factory A campaign will be started immediately to raise $200,000 for a holding company with which to locate industries in Anaheim as the result of a 2½ hour conference by more than 20 leading men of the community in the city council chamber this morning. Organization for the drive was to be undertaken late this afternoon by the following industrial committee: John Ruether, supervisor; Henry Adams, chairman; O. H. Renner, H. N. White, J. E. Schumacher, A. B. McCord, H. H. Benjamin, Chas. Eygabroad, E. M. Smith, R. B. Young. The first step contemplated is the purchase of the 40-acre industrial site near the Anaheim sugar factory, which was declared to be the most ideal for such purposes in So. Calif., being on two railroads, between two paved highways, adjacent to four-inch gas main and large water supply. A tentative program is to seek 100 men who will subscribe $1000 each, $250 men at $500 and $500 at $250. It may be decided to seek even smaller amounts. It will not be the plan to make outright gifts to industries but loans to be repaid within a reasonable time. The plan is to insure seven percent to subscribers in the holding company. The decision to proceed with the campaign followed a general discussion by a number of speakers, principal among whom were R. C. Thomas, traffic manager of the P. E.; C. R. Smurr, industrial agent of the S. P., and John Ruether, president of the Anaheim Beef Co. Smurr said it was never so easy to locate industries in Anaheim and other smaller cities since the enormous increase in the cost of industrial property in Vernon and Los Angeles industrial districts. Industrial property, "close-in stuff," between 25th and 48th sts, which in 1920 sold for $7500 an acre, now sells as high as $1 per square foot or $42,000 an acre. Outside this district where it sold in 1920 for $4000 to $5000 an acre the price has jumped from $12,000 to $20,000. Big industries can not pay such exorbitant prices, leaving it available only to Says Coolidge and Others Must Share Responsibility WASHINGTON, Feb. 11—President Coolidge and members of his cabinet "must bear full measure of responsibility" with Secretary Denby and Ex-Secretary of the Interior Fall for the oil leasing scandals, it was declared in the senate this afternoon by Senator LaFollette, Republican of Wisconsin, leader of the Republican insurgents, in the first speech he has yet made in the Teapot Dome "mess." The oil lease scandals, LaFollette said, was but one of a large number of "raids" on the public treasury, perpetrated by a sinister system of private monopoly. He urged the dismissal of every public official connected with any of the alleged "steals," the criminal punishment of all "bribe takers" and the "enactment of new laws to throw a stronger cloak of protection around the public domain." "The president must bear his full measure of responsibility," said LaFollette. He was aware of the policy of both Denby and Fail and dealing with the naval oil reserves and other public property long before the present investigation called public attention. LaFollette sighted how Coolidge occupied the vice-president's chair in the senate when the senate condemned the Teapot Dome deal. "So President Coolidge, long before he became president, was given notice that the evidence was at hand to show corruption in the leasing of the off reserves. Let each official bear his own responsibility. Let there be no white-washing and no vicious atonements." Senator Spencer defended Denby and made an attack upon the propriety and legality of the senate's proposed move to oust him from the cabinet. "The action we are asked to take would place a brand of abuse upon a man whose career is untainted with dishonesty," said Spencer, "because in the judgment of many he was mistaken in the interpretation of the law. We are called upon to take that action before the complete evidence is received and before the committee which investigated his action has yet made a report to the senate." Spencer said the senate's only function toward the cabinet was to confirm appointments. Anaheim, Calif., Feb. 25, 1924. By W. J. SCHULZ, Mgr. Anaheim, Calif., Feb. 25, 1924. To the Plain Dealer: As an advertiser in the two local papers, and as we have heard conflicting stories at different times regarding circulation claims of these publications, I personally welcome a fair and unbiased check of both their paid circulations. (Signed H. MeFARLAND, Manager Kafatera Shoe Store. Publisher Plain Dealer: Gentlemen: I am anxiously awaiting the results of the circulation investigation as outlined in your paper. Your proposition is (Continued on Page Two) Location of industries is just as important as a high school to a community, said Smurr, for what are you going to do with your young people when they leave school at 16 or 17, the most dangerous age, if there are not places for them to work near at home. Thus, you see, there is a spiritual side even to business and industry," said Smurr. He gave as an important reason for the large number of industries being located in So. Cal. the fact that many eastern manufacturers come here to retire but after a period of golf and sightseeing want to get back in the harness. As a result, there are experienced manufacturers of almost every article to be found here anxious to get their hand in again even in a small way. In 1910 there were 375 industries in Los Angeles with product totalling $75,200,000. In 1923 there were 4250 producing $950,-806,503. This is an increase of 1200 percent, in 12 years, or 109 percent annually. There are now 5100 industries, with capital investment of $685,184,997. The payroll now is $276,122,168. John Ruether stated an established gas radiator and furnace factory could be located here if there was purchased $50,000 preferred stock at $90, par value $100. It wants a building $290 g 200 and five acres for expansion. This factory carries in stock $110. (Continued on Page Two)