oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-16

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. SENATE FORCED U. S. Senator, Shot in Head by GREEN FALLS, SERIOUSLY INJURED Passes Restful Night And Condition Pronounced Satisfactory Today WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—The Former Employees of Treasury Barred WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—An order revolutionizing the practice of attorneys in tax controversies and other matters in the treasury department was issued by Secretary of the Treasury Mellon today. The regulations provide that no former officer or employee of the treasury shall act as attorney in any controversy pending in the department during his employment, within two years after he has left the service without the consent of the treasury. Treasury officials explained that the order struck at thousands of former employees who go into private lines to appear for private litigants against the government, after having "inside information" NEW CHARGE FACE KEEP TRUSTEES Another Warrant Away With Sheriff if The Obtain Bail Now Whether Glenn B. Churchh INJURED Passes Restful Night And Condition Pronounced Satisfactory Today WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—The condition of Senator Frank L. Green, Republican of Vermont, was shot thru the head during a running pistol battle between a revenue agent and alleged bootleggers last night, was described by physicians at emergency hospital this morning as very satisfactory. He passed a restful night," the hospital reported. Senator Green, accompanied by his wife, was walking down Pennsylvania-ave, to their hotel near the capitol. When they reached Third-st, they heard what they thot was the backfiring of an auto. A moment later Green crumpled to the street, muttering: "I am shot." While passerby rushed to Green's aid, a large touring car whizzed by, with its occupants firing pistols in all directions. Green immediately was rushed to the hospital. Fisher told police that he, accompanied by M. J. Dowd and E. C. Moore of the sixth precinct, were riding along John Marshall Place when they saw a large touring car drawn up beside a garage. The motor was running; the top of the car was loosened and thrown over the back seat. "They're unloading a still," Fisher shouted, jumping from his hand and drawing his automatic. He followed and started to approach the touring car. The occupants commenced firing. The motor roared and the touring car started at break-neck speed toward Pennsylvania-ave. Fisher ran after it, firing four shots before the car rounded the avenue and turned south into a side street. During the melee one of the numerous bullets struck Senator Green. CARTER FORBIDDEN ENTRANCE TO TOMB CAIRIO, Egypt, Feb. 16.—After thirty centuries of tranquil death sleep, Tut-Ankh-Amen, who ruled Egypt 1000 years before the birth of Christ, today found himself the object of a bitter dispute between the Egyptian government and Howard Carter, leader of the Egyptologists who have been exploring Tut-Ank-Amen's tomb in the Valley of Kings. Carter has been forbidden enThe regulations provide that no former officer or employee of the treasury shall act as attorney in any controversy pending in the department during his employment, within two years after he has left the service without the consent of the treasury. Treasury officials explained that the order struck at thousands of former employees who go into private lines to appear for private litigants against the government, after having "inside information" on treasury affairs. BUILD ROAD TO VALENCIA RIG SITE Construction of a 300-foot road for the use of the Valencia Oil Co. to the Retlich ranch, preparatory to hauling in lumber and other supplies for the proposed well, will begin next week. R. H. Morey of the company asserted today. The company has a large acreage under lease. Regarding the drilling of this well there is no question, said Morey. The negotiations for the drilling of the Capital Oil Co.'s well have reached the point where H. A. Gaddie who will probably do the drilling of all three of the new wells, speaking for his backer, Charles G. T. Jones, well known Los Angeles warehouse owner, has agreed to an extension beyond the 30-day limit for drilling after leases and agreements have been signed, said Morey. Negotiations again are in progress this afternoon in Los Angeles. The Capital Oil Co. will be assigned 100 acres of the total under lease. The company which, according to Morey, sells the oil of its two wells at Signal Hill to the Standard, is in good financial shape, but prefers to raise more money before it drills a third or fourth well. The Garner Oil Co., which owns 10 per cent of the Valencia Oil Co., has not yet concluded arrangements with Gaddie for him to drill. The Gaddie well continues to make steady progress. Today TRUSTEES Another Warrant Avail With Sheriff if The Obtain Bail Now Whether Glenn B. Churchh O. C. Hardebeck, trustees of Keen Hat Stores, obtain b not on the charge brought by Kuebler of obtaining money false pretences, they won't t to get out of the county ja cause another warrant is in hands of Sheriff Sam Jer ready to be served, and s unit holders have promises bring similar charges and further warrants served, if sary. Judge Force Parker of the Bankruptcy Court will fix tht for hearing of the trustee shortly. The Los Angeles Board office is seeking to have a repreative appointed to take charge of stores here and in Long At present. Wallace C. Durin Angeles attorney, is receive temporarily manager, app by Judge Parker. Attorney L. J. Allen, repiting the trustees, has issued which appears below, in he declares that a letter Los Angeles Board of Trade Feb. 12 "falsifies and mislead G. F. Townsend, of Long who is working with the uncer committe, replied today would be in an enbar situation because of his ment in reference to the Los Angeles Board of Trade. Townsend is assisting in investigation of what he ter horrible mess." "Because it was a commu trust, the unitholders had lately nothing to do with tha agement of the business Townsend." If Kaisser W had enjoyed the power grant this type of organization, he have walked off with this c However, as is usually tht the trustees slipped up in places and thus gave us against them. "I want to congratulate people of Anaheim for not down on the job. While state corporation commits office in Los Angeles tha day they smiled when I met that Anaheim unitholder going to prosecute tht That is what they alway but it is never done," I wi With the press back of tht Anaheim unitholders will CARTER FORBIDDEN ENTRANCE TO TOMB CAIRO, Egypt, Feb. 16.—After thirty centuries of tranquil death sleep, Tut-Ankh-Amen, who ruled Egypt 1000 years before the birth of Christ, today found himself the object of a bitter dispute between the Egyptian government and Howard Carter, leader of the Egyptologists who have been exploring Tut-Ank-Amen's tomb in the Valley of Kings. Carter has been forbidden entrance to the tomb just as he had proceeded to the point where the granite sarcophagus of the mummy of the ancient pharaoh was opened. A statement was issued by the government indicating it will carry on the work of investigating the tomb and examining the mummy when it is removed from the inner cases of the coffin. STORM WARNINGS PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 16.—Southeast storm warnings were displayed today at all North Pacific coast points, except Puget Sound and Marshfield, in anticipation of a blow that is expected to develop during the next 12 hours. Indications at the district weather office were that the storm would be severe. The storm is expected to bring rain and slightly warmer winds to dissipate the cold weather which had moved into western Oregon during the night. REVOLT IN UKRAINE LONDON, Feb. 16.—A revolutionary outbreak in the line is reported today in Bucharest from Bucharest to the states. Ukraine is an integral part of Soviet Russia. It was created with Kiev as the capital city. According to the Bucharest dispatch gunfire could be heard across the Dnever river. Many civilians, frightened by the fighting, attempted to cross the Roumanian frontier. The Roumanian border guards have been reinforced. BULIDING PERMITS L. R. Webb, addition of three rooms at 913 E. Broadway, cost $800. The Capital Oil Co. will be assigned 100 acres of the total under lease. The company which, according to Morey, sells the oil of its two wells at Signal Hill to the Standard, is in good financial shape, but prefers to raise more money before it drills a third or fourth well. The Garner Oil Co., which owns 10 per cent of the Valencia Oil Co., has not yet concluded arrangements with Gaddie for him to drill. The Gaddie well continues to make steady progress. Today Morey was showing at the Anaheim Stock Exchange Board samples of blue shale taken from the well. Treated with ether, these samples show clear traces of oil coloring. SIX HOLDUPS ARE REPORTED IN L. A. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.—Six holdups in various sections of the city in which bandits obtained varied loot, shot one storekeeper who may die and then escaped, were being investigated today by the police. J. N. Okura, of Wilmington, was shot and wounded when he resisted two bandits who tried to rob him. While a girl remained in an auto parked near the E. J. Ambros Pharmacy in South Grandave., here two male companions held up the establishment and escaped with $60. Another drug store in S. Vermont-save., was robbed of $75. Two men with revolvers to force their demands traded automobiles with Calvin Summers in Santa Monica, the police were told. Three other men reported they were robbed in the neighborhood of Rimpau and Pico Blvd. Advertisers Committee Begin Audit of Circulation More The committee of advertisers desirous of making an audit of the hailed circulation of Anaheim daily newspapers in No. Orangees, their trading territory, today announced they would start their work Monday. They stated a most thorou check would do To aid them in their e-commerce request newspaper to turn over information list. To this Dealer readily acquiesced Bulletin flatly refused. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY 'Anaheim, California, Saturday, February 16, 1924 ERCED TO ABANDON A Head by Stray Bullet in Bootleg Battle of NEW CHARGES FACE KEEN TRUSTEES Another Warrant Awaits With Sheriff if They Obtain Bail Now Whether Glenn B. Churchill and Teapot Oil Inquiry Case Over $100,000 WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. The government oil investigation has cost the government thus far over $100,000, members of the public lands committee estimated today. The highest item was payment of $16,000, exclusive of expenses to two geologists who went to Teapot Dome and made a report on drainage conditions to the committee. Expenses of witnesses who are paid three dollars a day, in addition to train fare and hotel bills, also have added greatly to the cost of the inquiry. HOLDUP SHOT, TURNS GUN ON SELF Shoots Two Patrolmen Fatally and Wounds Woman Accomplice SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 16. Name Yungt Community The Community Land trial Co. Inc., organized yesterday when more than two of the 60 businessmen were present. The officers are: F. A bluth, president; Joe vice-president; Harry D treasurer; and George W secretary. The directors were the first three named A. B. McCord, H. H. B John Ruether and J. H macher. Discussing the matter Secretary Reid today asked Anaheim was going to refineries, when oil was a Reid announced that mately 300 would be pr Tuesday night's big dinner TRUSTEES Another Warrant Awaits With Sheriff if They Obtain Bail Now Whether Glenn B. Churchill and C. Hardebeck, trustees of the San Hat Stores, obtain bail or on the charge brought by Bert Rebler of obtaining money under the protections they won't be able get out of the county jail, because another warrant is in the hands of Sheriff Sam Jernigan,ady to be served, and several it holders have promised to bring similar charges and have other warrants served, if necessary. Judge Force Parker of the U.S. Kruptey Court will fix the date hearing of the trustees very shortly. The Los Angeles Board of Trade seeking to have a representative appointed to take charge of stores here and in Long Beach present. Wallace C. Durst, Los Angeles attorney, is receiver and apparently manager, appointed Judge Parker. Attorney L. J. Allen, representing the trustees, has issued a letter which appears below, in which declares that a letter of the Los Angeles Board of Trade dated b. 12 "falsifies and misleads." G. F. Townsend, of Long Beach, is working with the unithold committee, opened today Allen would be in an embarrassing situation because of his statement in reference to the Los Angeles Board of Trade. Townsend is assisting in the investigation of what he terms "a terrible mess." "Because it was a common law act, the unitholders had absolutely nothing to do with the management of the business," says Townsend. "If Kaiser Wilhelm had enjoyed the power granted by this type of organization, he could walk off with this country, however, as is usually the case, the trustees slipped up in a few instances and thus gave us a case against them." "I want to congratulate the tribe of Anaheim for not laying down on the job. While at the state corporation commissioner's office in Los Angeles the other day they smiled when I mentioned that Anaheim unitholders were going to prosecute the trustees. That is what they always say, but it is never done." I was told, with the press back of them, the anaheim unitholders will be do-mented. LaFollette's resolution specifically calls for a copy of the transfer agreement, all executive orders and other papers bearing thereon and all correspondence, etc., dealing with the legal phases of expenses to two geologists who went to Teapot Dome and made a report on drainage conditions to the committee. Expenses of witnesses who are paid three dollars a day, in addition to train fare and hotel bills, also have added greatly to the cost of the inquiry. SENATE WILL PROBE COAL TRANSFERS (By George E. Durno) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—Another sweeping senatorial investigation into the manipulation of public land—this time the great Alaskan coal reserves—appeared certain today following grave charges filed with President Coolidge against secretary of the navy Denby, ex-secretary of the interior Fall and othen government officials. Senator LaFollette, Republican Wils., leader of the senate insurgents and instigator of the Teapot Dome probe, has drafted a resolution calling upon the navy and interior departments to produce everything in their files pertaining to the coal reserves. The demand resulted from charges made by John E. Ballains, builder of the original Alaskan railroad and foremost champion of Alaskan conservation, that Fall and Denby connived to transfer the coal reserves from the navy to the interior department, with a view to their leasing to private interests. This transfer was made, Ballaine showed, by official records, at time when the navy had fully equipped itself to mine Alaskan coal in large quantities for naval use. Other charges were that Admiral J. K. Robison and Admiral E. Eberle, both reported against the use of this Alaskan coal, despite official tests that proved it far superior to Pocahontas coal, the naval fuel standard. LaFollette's resolution specifically calls for a copy of the transfer agreement, all executive orders and other papers bearing thereon and all correspondence, etc., dealing with the legal phases of expenses to two geologists who went to Teapot Dome and made a report on drainage conditions to the committee. Expenses of witnesses who are paid three dollars a day, in addition to train fare and hotel bills, also have added greatly to the cost of the inquiry. ON SELF Shoots Two Patrolmen Fatally and Wounds Woman Accomplice SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 16.—Quick and tragic upon the holdup of the State cafe last night at 11:45 o'clock one Salt Lake patrolman was instantly slain, another wa sprobably mortally wounded while holdup man was critically wounded in the exchange of shots and later turned his gun on himself, as well as his alleged accomplice. Beatrice Hunter. The dead and wounded: Patrolman Noland W. Huntsman, 26, killed instantly when shot thru the heart. Patrolman B. H. Honey, 34, shot thru the intestines, expected to die. William Lee, about 26 of San Francisco holdup man; shot thru the abdomen and the head; death held a matter of hours. Beatrice Hunter, about 25, of 1157 Polk-st., San Francisco, shot thru cheek; may recover. The shooting of the officers occurred near the Bess Jewelry store on S. Main-st. After being shot thru the abdomen by Patrolman Honey, Lee went north a few doors, to the alcove of another store, where he joined the girl. There he is supposed to have shot the girl and then himself. Lee entered the Salt Lake Cafe on W. Broadway at about 11:45 o'clock, on the pretense of buying cigarettes. Going to the cashier's desk, he flourished a revolver and stuck it in the cashier's face with the command "stick 'em up." He then emptied the cage register of about $50 and ran out proceeding east to Main-st. Immediately after the cafe hold up the two officers on the beat were notified of the affair and started in pursuit of the bandit. Going about a block from the cafe and finding himself hotly pursued by the officers, the bandit turned and opened fire on the officers. Patrolman Huntsman was shot thru the heart by the first bullet from the bandit's gun, dropping dead on the side-walk. In the exchange of shots Patrolman Honey was shot in the abdomen and crumpled to the street. The bandit, badly wounded, ran up the street a few yards into a doorway where Beatrice Hunter was waiting. There he opened fire on her, shooting her thru the head and turned the gun on himself, inflicting a temple wound from which he died at the emergency hospital early this morning. The officers are: F. A bluth, president; Joe vice-president; Harry D treasurer; and George W secretary. The directors were the first three names A. B. McCord, H. H. Bohn Ruether and J. B. macher. Discussing the matter Secretary Reid today asked Anaheim was going to refineries, when oil was said Reid announced that mately 300 would be pr Tuesday night's big dinner Elks' Club. At each guest will be a folder containing pertinent to Anaheim. The teams have been and their makeup now Blues—B. H. Sidnam, Loehr, A. E. Hargrove, FULLERTY GROCER HELD UP Fullerton police today searing for two men night about 9 o'clock help robbed C. A. Klouse of 18 Richman-ave, of $26.00 men are said to have been with revolvers. One app be about 25 and very b other about 22, wore a k and a slouch hat. The holdup occurred for grocery store at the dress,andthemenmaygetawayinasmalltou They took nothing but nu PROMINENT PAY GETS LICIO A marriage license was today Willard D. Bell Miss Ellen Proud, 199 Anaheim. Although it tedthe young folks an Anaheim,detailsofthem arenotforthcomingatt daybuttherewastwinkleintheeyeoftheofoneofthem.asshethatshe did not (?)islikelytheywillrereceptionuponturn. Miss Proud is the d Mrs.Lettie Proud.of E st.at.Shehas been ansocha Fullerton business many months.Mr.Bell a resident of Anaheim business many months.Mr.Bell I want to congratulate the tribe of Anaheim for not laying down on the job. While at the state corporation commissioner's office in Los Angeles the other tribe they smiled when I mentioned that Anaheim unitholders were going to prosecute the trustees. That is what they always say, but it is never done,' I was told. With the press back of them, the Anaheim unitholders will be doing something really worthwhile by pushing this prosecution. Following is Allen's letter. Here is Attorney Allen's letter which contained the agreement of assignment: To the Creditors of Keen Hat Stores, Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim, Calif. Gentlemen: A letter dated February 12, 1924, malled to you by the Los Angeles Wholesalers' board of Trade salaries and misadams. The Keen Hat Stores is a common law trust in which the entire management and control of the trust property, to-wit, the stores, stock, etc., are in the absolute control of the two trustees. The writer, Leland J. Alen, has acted as attorney for the company, but is not now, and never has been, a trustee thereof. Last week this said Board of trade demanded of the trustees that they make an absolute assignment to the board of the two stores at Long Beach and Anaheim, and give said board the right to dispose of said stores as they saw fit. The trustees refused to sign such an assignment, as it simply meant the closing out of the stores, with a total loss to stockholders. Also last week the trustees took (Continued on page three) mittee Begins circulation Monday most thoro check would be made. To aid them in their endeavors, the committee requested each newspaper to turn over its circulation list. To this The Plain Dealer readily acquiesced but The Bulletin flatly refused. ACTRESS CHARGES ZEIDLER ATTACKED LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.—Charged with an alleged brutal attack on pretty Margaret Denny Monteith, J. C. Zeidler, known as Billy Joy and brother of Beatrice Joy, screen actress, was free today on bail after his arrest. The asserted attack took place on the night of Jan. 18, according to Miss Monteith's story, on a lonely road near the beach. Other members of the party, auto rider, included Miss Jeanette Monteith and a man named McCauliff who is declared to be Beatrice Joy's manager. The trouble is claimed to have started when Miss Monteith refused a drink offered her, by Zeidler. PROBE CHRISTIAN FITNESS FOR JOB WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—An investigation into the fitness of George B. Christian, secretary to the late President Harding to serve as a member of the federal trade commission, was launched today before the senate interstate commerce committee. Insurgent Republicans attacked the appointment, led by Senator LaFollette, Republican of Wisconsin, who charged Christian with exerting "pressure" upon the disposition of an anti-trust suit while in the White House. LaFollette's charge was supported by Secretary Thompson of the committee who declared Christian introduced pressure on him in the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation case. BOMB INJURES TWO CAFE OCCUPANTS CHICAGO, Feb. 16.—Two occupants of the place were pitched into the basement and bruised today when a bomb tossed thru a window of the Gingham Inn, on the south side, exploded with terrific force. Every window in the inn and many in adjoining buildings were shattered. The detonation was heard for blocks. Norris Vrane, porter, William Wing, another employee, were the men hurt. ROBBER SUSPECTS HELD TO ANSWER Jose Marquez, Victorino Gonzales, and Jesus Jiminez, charged with having robbed the Atwood Service Station last week of a large number of tires, and other valuables, were arraigned before Judge French this morning and held to the Superior Court on bail for $3000 each. A large part of the booty was found in Marquez' possession. AUTOIST FINED $25 Marcus Yorba, charged with reckless driving, arraigned before Judge Ahiborn, pleaded guilty and was fined $25. Other alleged violators of the motor vehicle laws: Leonard Lopez, charged with passing a car on the intersection; Mrs. E. W. Baker, charged with crossing an intersection at 35 miles; and P. N. Elder, charged with crossing an intersection at 30 miles. Decide Upon Calif. W All the bids are in for and posters, and the decoration is practiced upon for the Fourth Avenue Herman Stern, chairman executive committee, day following yesterter meeting. Before March 1 all will be off the eight-North Palm-st. and blvd. Next Tuesday they will go to the National Show at San Bernardino as a matter of course to obtain ideas. ON ALL SECRECY Battle on Street, May Recover Name Yungbluth President of Community Land Industrial Co. The Community Land Industrial Co. Inc., organized late yesterday when more than two-thirds of the 60 businessmen invited were present. The officers are: F. A. Yungbluth, president; Joe Fisca, vice-president; Harry D. Riley, treasurer; and George W. Reid, secretary. The directors elected were the first three named and A. B. McCord, H. H. Benjamin, John Ruether and J. E. Schumacher. Discussing the matter of sites, Secretary Reid today asked where Anaheim was going to have its refineries, when oil was struck. Reid announced that approximately 300 would be present at Tuesday night's big dinner at the Olive Club. OPEN HEARING ON NAMING LAWYERS Declare Government Must Be Represented By Very Best Counsel (By Kenneth W. Clark) The officers are: F. A. Yung-bluth, president; Joe Fisca, vice-president; Harry D. Riley, treasurer; and George W. Reid, secretary. The directors elected were the first three named and A. B. McCord, H. H. Benjamin, John Ruether and J. E. Schumacher. Discussing the matter of sites, Secretary Reid today asked where Anaheim was going to have its refineries, when oil was struck. Reid announced that approximately 300 would be present at Tuesday night's big dinner at the Elks' Club. At each guest's place will be a folder containing facts pertinent to Anaheim. The teams have been changed, and their makeup now is: Blues—B. H. Sidnam, Herman Loehr, A. E. Hargrove, H. E. W. FULLERTON GROCER IS HELD UP Fullerton police today were searching for two men who last night about 9 o'clock held up and robbed C. A. Klose of 120-North Richman-ave, of $26. The two men are said to have been armed with revolvers. One appeared to be about 25 and very tall. The other about 22, wore a khakl suit and a slouch hat. The holdup occurred in Klose's grocery store at the above address, and the men made their getaway in a small touring car. They took nothing but money. PROMINENT PAIR GETS LICENSE A marriage license was granted today to Willard D. Bell, 21, and Miss Ellen Proud, 19, both of Anaheim. Although it is admitted the young folks are not in Anaheim, details of their marriage are not forthcoming at noon today, but there was a merry twinkle in the eye of the mother of one of them, as she remarked that she did not (?) know. It is likely they will receive a hearty reception upon their return. Miss Proud is the daughter of Mrs. Lettie Proud, of East Adelaest. She has been associated with a Fullerton business firm for many months. Mr. Bell has been a resident of Anaheim for the past JURY PROBES L.A. HARBOR LEASING LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16—Declaration there appeared to have been "gross irregularity" in the granting of certain leases in the harbor district, and calling upon Mayor George Cryer and the city council to furnish him with complete evidence concerning the deals. District Attorney Ase Keyes today requested the immediate impanelment of the new 1924 grand jury to make a complete investigation of the leases. While Keyes did not mention any specific details it was understood that he referred to the lease granting the Pan-Pacific Construction Co., and the E. L. Doheny Pan-American Petroleum Co. AUTO JUMPS FROM OPEN DRAWBRIDGE SEATTLE, Feb. 16—The body of J. W. O'Brien, truck driver, whose touring car plunged from an open drawbridge into the Duwamish river early this morning was recovered today by police and firemen after a search of several hours. O'Brien was the only occupant of the car. SEATTLE, Feb. 16—The Duwamish river is being dragged today in an effort to recover the bodies of the occupants of a small lawyer. Declare Government Must Be Represented By Very Best Counsel (By Kenneth W. Clark) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Feb. 16—Overriding the objections of Republican leaders, insurgents and Democrats today forced the senate to abandon all secrecy in considering the nominations of Owen J. Roberts and Atlee Pomerene as special counsel to prosecute the government's oil cases. Following highly acrimonious debate in which Republican senators resorted to parliamentary tactics to defeat a vote; the senate in executive session passed a motion by Senator Dill; Democrat of Washington, directing that the nominations be considered in open session. Previously Senator Lodge, Mass., locked an unanimous consent request by Dill to discuss the appointments in open executive session. Democrats and Insurgents rallied to Dill's fight and forced the adoption of the motion for public debate. When the nominations were laid before the senate in open session, Senator Robinson, Democrat of Arkansas, suggested that the appointments be considered separately, not permitting a vote for both on the same ballot. This was agreed to. Pomercene's appointment was the first taken up. Dill, who opposed Pomercene in the committee, was the first speaker. Dill paid tribute to Senator Walsh's "great service" in the oil probe. "The senator from Montana needs assistance now," said Dill."Attorneys ought to be men of such wide experience in handling legal cases of this character that they could take charge of the case." "I think the one man of all others who should be satisfied with the counsel should be the senator from Montana." Despite Walsh's activity, Dill said President Coolidge twice made appointments of counsel and afterward called Walsh to the White House. "The senator from Montana had no opportunity to express a preference as to the counsel." Dill said. Dill described the circumstances under which the committee re- AUTO JUMPS FROM OPEN DRAWBRIDGE SEATTLE, Feb. 16.—The body of J. W. O'Brien, truck driver, whose touring car plunged from an open drawbridge into the Duwamish river early this morning was recovered today by police and firemen after a search of several hours. O'Brien was the only occupant of the car. SEATTLE, Feb. 16.—The Duwamish river is being dragged today in an effort to recover the bodies of the occupants of a small touring car which early this morning plunged from an open drawbridge in the southern part of the city. It is not known how many persons were in the car. According to witnesses, the car was coming from the south at a fair rate of speed when it struck the gate of the bridge, swung it open and plunged into the water. No sound was uttered by the occupants of the machine. Shortly after the accident, policemen and firemen dragged the river and recovered a touring car top, but darkness hampered the workers and they repeatedly lost their holds on the machine. O'Kelly, Fullerton; Ralph Hendrickson, Huntington Beach; A. J. Raitt, Fullerton, and others. "The Message of the Torch" was the subject assigned Morgan S. Edmond Canfield, La Habra; Lee O'Dell of Passadena. Decide Upon Decorations For Calif. Valencia Orange Show All the bids are in for the tents and posters, and the scheme of decoration is practically decided upon for the Fourth Annual California Valencia Orange Show, Herman Stern, chairman of the executive committee, declared today following yesterday's committee meeting. Before March 1 all the trees will be off the eight-acre site at North Palm-at., and the State-bldd. Next Tuesday the committee will go to the National Orange Show at San Bernardine, partly as a matter of courtesy, partly to obtain ideas. Chairman Stern made it clear today that while no contracts had been let, the committee were making all necessary preparations so that when it is time to begin the publicity, accept bids, erect tents, etc., there will be no delay. The committee is waiting until after the San Bernardino show so as to have the undivided attention of the public. Publicity would do neither exposition any good. Beginning next week the committee will give the papers the news of the preparations for the big blue ribbon event as fast as the news matures. "I think the one man of all others who should be satisfied with the counsel should be the senator from Montana." Despite Walsh's activity, Dill said President Coolidge twice made appointments of counsel and afterward called Walsh to the White House. "The senator from Montana had no opportunity to express a preference as to the counsel," Dill said. Dill described the circumstances under which the committee requested President Coolidge to withdraw Silas H. Strawn, saying "his connection with Standard Oil banks had he been confirmed as counsel, would have shaken the confidence of the people in the suits to recover the reserves. "The committee knew that the public would not tolerate a man who had any connection with oil interests, no matter what his connections were, directly or indirectly. "This is a big case. Sinclair and Doheny will have the best talent money can produce so the government needs the best and most vigorous attorneys we can get to meet their counsel in court. We need a great prosecutor and a man familiar with land cases." WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—The fight between Democrats and insurgents and President Coolidge over the nomination of Atlee Pomerene as one of the counsel to prosecute the government's oil cases, shifted to the floor of the senate today. Altho reported from the public lands committee with only three opposing votes, by Senator Walsh, Dem., of Mont.; Dill, Dem., of Wash., and Adams, Dem. of Colo., the appointment precipitated a lively row in the senate chamber where Senator LaFollette, Republican, of Wis., aided the opposition of his insurgent followers. Little opposition was expected to the confirmation of Owen J. Roberts of Philadelphia, as Republican counsel, to succeed Silas H. Strawn. The chief assaults against Pomsteene were directed by Senaton Dill. Instead of considering the nominations in secret session, the custom of the senate, Dill de-(Continued on page night)