oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-01

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. PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $3 year in No. Orange-co. 35 KILLED IN After Two Weeks of Sharp Po BROOKHART WILL HEAD COMMITTEE Personnel Will be Named By Senate Instead of Presiding Officer WASHINGTON, March 1. Edward B. McLean, wealthy publisher and one of the central figures in the oil scandal, is a duly accredited agent of the depart- Will Close Border At 9 P. M. Daily WASHINGTON, March 1. The international border between California and Mexico, in the vicinity of Mexicall and Tia Juana, will be closed after nine p. m. daily, under an order issued today by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Moss. It will become effective after March 5. The border is now open until midnight. QUIZ WOMAN WHO KILLED BIG FACTO MAY LOGA IN ANAHEI Now Employs 150 May be 350 in Y. C. of C. Sec. is To A manufacturing concern employing 150 at present and likely to employ 350 within a strongly interested in taking Personnel Will be Named By Senate Instead of Presiding Officer WASHINGTON, March 1.—Edward B. McLean, wealthy publisher and one of the central figures in the oil scandal, is a duly accredited agent of the department of justice. It was learned officially today. McLean, whose secret telegrams have been under scrutiny by the senate investigating committee for ten days, is known as a "dollar a year man." It was revealed today. He possesses a shield and an operative's credentials. These facts came to light today on the heels of the discovery by the senate committee that some of the telegrams exchanged between McLean and his employees in their efforts to prevent the publisher's appearance before the investigating committee, was educated in a department of justice ripher. It was also disclosed today that Mrs. Mary Duckstein, wife of one of McLean's confidential employees, still a few months ago, was employed by the bureau of investigation of the department and that one is still on the rolls of the department as an agent. Duckstein was the sender of many of the telegrams which the committee has been examining. After spending an hour in executive session going over additional records of telephone calls and examining two of McLean's employees, from neither of whom they extracted much information the committee adjourned until Monday morning, directing all witnesses heretofore summoned to be on hand at that time. By WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON I. N. S. Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, March 1.—Investigation of the official acts of Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, whose resignation has been demanded in congress, was ordered this afternoon by the senate after two weeks of sharp political debate concerning his alleged connection with the naval oil scandal. The inquiry will be made by a special senate committee, the personnel of which will be selected by the senate instead of by the presiding officer, as is customary. The resolution providing for the investigation was sponsored by Senator Wheeler, Deim, of Mont., but Daugherty had advised his friends in the senate to support it. The investigation will be specifically directed into Daugherty. QUIZ WOMAN WHO KILLED AUTOIST Official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Fred C. Mesh of Escondido, fatally hurt near Westminster late yesterday when struck by an auto driven by Ms. Lena Brown of Huntington Beach, was projected today. Mesh, 35 who had been driving west of Westminster, stopped at the side of the road and started to walk across the pavement when the approaching car, said to be traveling 20 miles an hour, struck him, throwing him several feet and rendering him unconscious. Mrs. Brown's car then swerved into the ditch, where it was badly damaged, though none of the occupants was injured. Motorcycle Officers Warner and Helmner of the local sheriff office, who investigated, learned the woman had sounded the car's horn before Mesh was struck. Eye-witnesses expressed the opinion the accident was unavoidable 'on the woman's part,' and that she lost control of the car after the man had been felled. Mesh had sought to retrieve his coat, which had blown off the rear seat. He was said to have been struck just as he picked up the garment. Dan Good of Huntington Beach pushed the injured man and Mrs. Brown to Long Beach. There Mesh was transferred to an ambulance, in which he died. Long Beach police released Mrs. Brown after questioning her. An inquest probably will be conducted by Long Beach authorities late today. SELECT SENATE "JURY" FOR TRIAL WASHINGTON, March 1.—Formal selection of a senate "jury" for the "public trial" of Now Employs 150 at present and may be 350 within a strangely interested in taking acres in the 39-acre tract Community Industrial Land. The manager told Sec George W. Rold of the C. that he would recommend it chase at $7700 per acre; paid by the holding company other cities bidding for offered cheaper sites. Rold further broached which he will put up to the annual California Valenela Show and to President B. Mesh of the Realty Board, with the industrial tent of which will be made a bigger feature ever, with a broader appearance the proposed industrial once, under the auctions of State Real Estate Assn.'s multi simultaneously with range show. Andrew Jain hasn't yet secured the conference, which he State-wide, but is being favored. It is to be held 60 days, but if the date could not further ahead the plan be realized. The Orange dates are May 16-25, both elusive. Among the exhibits at the dustrial show Reid suggest consisting of a big relief at the Boulder Dam canyon park Orange-co Harbor and text industries also might be encouraged to enter more elaborate expositions in Reid's opinion. The permit to sell stock Community Industrial Law should have reached Anahel day after it was sought, but deputy commissioner of courts got out of town before signature was obtained, papers had to be sent toimento. BIGAMIST GROOM DESERTS BR When Eddie F. Sutherlander running away with prettyeen Soden from her homFresno, marrying her inAna, then leaving a note eing that he was a big Ellicen and her father.WSoden, took Eddie's word.The father swore to a b complaint. Meanwhile a being made is being made for Sulphur political debate concerning his alleged connection with the naval oil scandal. The inquiry will be made by a special senate committee, the personnel of which will be selected by the senate instead of by the presiding officer, as is customary. The resolution providing for the investigation was sponsored by Senator Wheeler, Deim, of Mont., but Daugherty had advised his friends in the senate to support it. The investigation will be specifically directed into Daugherty's alleged failure to prosecute violators of the Sherman anti-trust law or to prosecute Albert B. Fall, E. L. Doheny, H. F. Sinclair, C. R. Forbes and their conspirators in defrauding the government. On motion of Senator Willis, Republican of Ohio, the resolution was amended just before passage so that the word "alleged" was inserted before each charge against the attorney general. The vote was 66 to 1. The resolution was supported by 23 Republicans, 31 Democrats and two farmer-laborites. It was opposed by Senator Elkins, Republican, of West Virginia. Upon the suggestion of Senator Borah, Republican of Idaho, the senate late today agreed to strike out all of the preamble of the Wheeler resolution. The preamble contained a number of "whereases," charging Daugherty with failure to prosecute those involved in the veterans bureau and oil scandals, etc. Senator Smith W. Brookhart, republican of Iowa, was selected as chairman of the investigating committee. Brookhart was proposed for the chairmanship by Senator La Follette, Republican of Wis. It was apparent the three factions had previously been agreed upon by the committee. The vote was by acclamation and efforts of Senator Elkins to obtain a roll call were blocked by republican leaders. The senate elected Jones, Republican of Washington; Moses, (Continued on Page 8). SELECT SENATE "JURY" FOR TRIAL WASHINGTON, March 1—Formal selection of a senate "jury" for the "public trial" of Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty was assured this afternoon when administration leaders withdrew their opposition to the plan of insurgent-democratic coalition. Faced with certain defeat, Senator Lodge, the Republican leader, announced the withdrawal of his amendment, calling for appointment of the "jury" by the president pro tem of the senate. His action, he explained, was prompted by the desire of President Pro Temp Cummins. Republican of Iowa, to be relieved of the responsibility of naming the investigating committee. MRS. WOOTAN DIES The death of Mrs. Julia W. Wootan, 66, following a lingering illness, occurred yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Cole, near Yorba Linda. She was a native of Indiana but had resided in California 24 years. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Cole, and five grandchildren, but one of them living nearby. Others reside in Los Angeles or cities more distant. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from Huddle Funeral Home, with a Baptist minister officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Los Angeles. MOVED CAR MARKET Sld McGraw used car dealer, has moved his location from the lot on North Los Angeles near Chartres to the corner on East Adele and North Los Angeles sts. When you get Colonial Confections of any kind you have the best. BIGAMIST GROOMER DESERTS BRIDE When Eddie F. Sutherlander running away with pretty seven Soden from her hometown Fresno, marrying her in Ana, then leaving a note exiting that he was a big Ellen and her father. W Soden, took Eddie's word. The father swore to a complaint. Meanwhile a judge is being made for Sutherlander who it is alleged, left after bogus checks as well as a marriage ceremony behind him. ASSESSORS TAKE ACTION TO FIELD MONDAY County Assessor James Sloc deputies will take to the Monday with instructions enter into discussion over which they have nothing do but obtain assessments in peditiously as possible. Sleep day, in urging property owners co-operate, quoted the law effect that returns must be on all property whether or not assessor makes a call. He pointed out that Monday no limit for filing deeds in change of ownership. Deputies named for No. Co: Anaheim, H. H. Oelke; heim school district and Plain and Commonwealth, L. Z. M.; Fullerton, Robert M.; Cypress, Stanton, Buena Park Westminster, Wayne Holt; Habra, Brea, Olinda; Lowery Yorka Linda; Clyde Ridgeway. SEEKS PROBATION Having entered a plea for forgiveness and applied for action, L. E. Dunning of Annapolis was today awaiting a hearing fore Superior Judge F.C. Dunn who received his plea late that day. Hearing on the probation cation was set for March 9:30 a.m. Dunning admitted forgery check that was passed at a store in Anaheim recently. 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, March 1, 1924 WE Fair tonight IN BLAST AT NITRA sharp Political Debate, Senate Orders In NG FACTORY MAY LOCATE IN ANAHEIM ow Employs 150 and May be 350 in Year, C. of C. Sec. is Told manufacturing concern encing 150 at present and like-o employ 350 within a year is ungly interested in taking five Expand Coast Guard To Chase Smugglers WASHINGTON, March 1.—The government's war on rum runners and bootleggers was advanced a step today when the house appropriations committee favorably reported a bill providing for the immediate expenditure of $15,850,.822 for the expansion of the U. S. coast guard, involving the purchase of 323 fast motorboats and the utilization of 20 naval destroyers to protect the coast line. FORBES SAYS CONSPIRACY ENGINEERED Makes Sweeping Denial of Charges and Promises Sensation Later WASHINGTON, March 1.—Charging he was the victim of a "hell engineered conspiracy," Col. Charles R. Forbes, former director of the veterans bureau, today Long Beach Hypode LONG BEACH, Malleged to be the needle" attacker who terrorizing women last week or more, L. E. was arrested by the and positively identified of his alleged victim to the officers. Shortly after Vaughen to police headquarter E. Aahley was taken and identified him FAVOR $200,000 GRAIN EXPO WASHINGTON, Malle The McNary-Haugen a $200,000,000 agric port corporation w favorably to the seni ernoon by the senate committee. The bill would auth HOW Employs 150 and May be 350 in Year, C. of C. Sec. is Told manufacturing concern covering 150 at present and like-o-employ 250 within a year is mainly interested in taking five acres in the 23-acre tract of the community Industrial Land Co. The manager told Secretaryarge W. Reid of the C. of C. he would recommend its purchase at $2700 per acre; the price by the holding company, all other cities bidding for it had cleared cheaper sites. He further broached a plan which he will put up to the executive committee of the Fourth Annual California Valencia Orange Law and to President B. H. Sidler of the Realty Board, whereby industrial tent of the show be made a bigger feature than with a broader appeal, and proposed industrial conference under the auspices of the Real Estate Assn. may be simultaneously with the Orte show. Munich hasn’t yet positively urged the conference, which will state-wide, but is being strongly favored. It is to be held within last, but if the date could be further ahead the plan might realized. The Orange show is May 16-25, both inclusive. Among the exhibits at the initial show Reld suggested one listing of a big relief map of Boulder Dum canyon project. Age-co Harbor and textile industries also might be encouraged enter elaborate exhibits, hold’s opinion. The permit to sell stock in the community Industrial Land Co. had have reached Anaheim the after it was sought, but the city commissioner of corpora got out of town before his nature was obtained, and the era had to be sent to Sacramento. GAMIST GROOM DESERTS BRIDE When Eddie F. Sutherland, affunning away with pretty Elli-Soden from her home in no, marrying her in Santa then leaving a note explain that he was a bigamist, en and father, W. E., took Eddie’s word for it, the father swore to a bigamy plaint. Meanwhile a search being made for Sutherland motorboats and the utilization of 20 naval destroyers to protect the coast line. HOLLY SUGAR CO. SEELS 25 ACRES The 25 acres adjoining the 29-acre industrial tract of the Community Industrial Land Co. has been purchased by private partner of Angheim or Vicinity, at the price, it is said, of $1700 per acre, for which the holding concern could have obtained it. This information, which appeared to be in possession of several individuals about town today, comes from a thoroly rehab facility. The land was owned by the Holly Sugar Co. and lies southwest of the former Anaheim Sugar Co. factory. It is founded on the west by North Lehon-st., on the south by the State highway, on the north by the sugar company’s lands and on the east by a street not yet cut thru. Its purchase apparently ends all hope of the holding company increasing its holds in that vicinity for factory purposes. The understanding here is that a large part at least of the 25 acres will be used for subdivision purposes. FIRE THREATENS THREE RESORTS SAN BERNARDINO, March 1. Making a desperate last stand against the onurush of a raging forest fire which was sweeping rapidly toward three large resorts in the mountains north of here, more than 500 fire fighters succeeded, shortly before midnight, in controlling the fire, according to reports brought here this morning. The fire was halted when it had reached to within a quarter of a mile of the municipal playground of San Bernardino, the first of the three resorts threatened. ENGINEERED Makes Sweeping Denial of Charges and Promises Sensation Later WASHINGTON, March 1—Charging he was victim of a “hell engineered conspiracy.” Col. Charles R. Forbes; former director of the veterans bureau, today told International News Service he would waive extradition to stand trial in Chicago on indictments of conspiracy and bribery. Forbes issued a sweeping denial of the charges and declared he was being made a “political goat” by his enemies. He promised a future sensation by announcing he would reveal later the “complete details and names of individuals involved in the attempted political corruption of the veterans bureau” while he served as director. Forbes bitterly condemned the Reed senate committee which investigated his administration and charged it with suppressing evidence “which tended to show that one of the committee’s counsel attempted to bribe a witness to commit perjury.” The accused director declared the charges against him were based on “Perjury, subordination of perjury and the suppression of evidence.” The Chicago grand jury, which indicted him, he said, was “subjected to the same forces.” His statement, given to International News Service, follows: “I welcome these indictments with a clear conscience because they will permit me to present my case before a fair court of justice and a jury of my peers.” Throught the senate investigation I was not permitted to present the facts of the case. My destruction was sought by perjury, subordination of perjury and the suppression of documentary and other evidence which would have fully exonerated me. The federal grand jury at Chicago has seen fit to excuse from indictment, Elia H. Mortimer, a confessed criminal who is the only witness against me. “I am firm in the faith that these indictments will give me an opportunity to reveal before an impartial court, a fair jury and a just press, a hell-engineered conspiracy against my honor and integrity. I shall interpose no technical objection to a trial thereunder these conditions but on the contrary shall go to Chicago voluntarily as the first step toward any complete vindication.” FAVOR $200,000 GRAIN EXPO WASHINGTON, M. The McNary-Haugen-M. a $200,000,000 agricultural corporation will favorably to the senior afternoon by the senate committee. The bill would authorize port corporation to pay cultural commodities; lots of farm depressions; mature sale in foreign period of depression; terminated by president as an “emergent” to be paid by the coe be based on a ratio价a bushel for wheat. OIL INVESTOR CASH GOES A Alleged financial order on the Square Deal Oil system today been paraded court, in testimony by Armstrong, special baron who was summoned yesterday at the Nelson Winterburg, Bush Long Beach, closing the mails to defenders from 1640 investees covering something half of a thirty-acre cost but $39,000 crisis Armstrong’s testimony that although investors that the syndicate hit to its credit in the dollar was ever deposited syndicate all monies posited in Nelson’s never more than $12.00 deposit at any time. Of the $365,000 that according to Armstrong was paid in commutes $82,000 in drilling operators or abandoned, and $3 to J. S. Genderon, Neer in the syndicate, K. Nickerson, employnent geologist for l prospective investors. What become of the $116,000, Armstrong know, he said. J. E. Ellott, consultant and investor of the tary core barrel, testil had declined to make report on oil prospect tract. Literature elicited the syndicate was “the mistic,” however, he GAMIST GROOM DESERTS BRIDE When Eddie F. Sutherland, aff. running away with pretty Elli-Soden from her home in Anno, marrying her in Santa Clara, then leaving a note explain that he was a bigamist, men and her father. W. E. Men, took Eddie's word for it, the father swore to a bigamy plaint. Meanwhile a search being made for Sutherland, it is alleged, left a trail bogus checks as well as a bogus marriage ceremony behind him. SESSORS TAKE INTO FIELD MONDAY County Assessor James Sleeper's duties will take to the field today with instructions not to enter discussion over taxes which they have nothing to out obtain assessments as extensively as possible. Sleeper to urge property owner to operate, quoted the law to the fact that returns must be filed all property whether or not an assessor makes a call. He also cited out that Monday noon is limit for filing of deeds show change of ownership. PEEKS PROBATION Having entered a plea of guilty surgery and applied for probation, L. E. Dunning of Anaheim today awaiting a hearing be-Superior Judge F. C. Drumm, received his plea into yester-bearing on the probation application was set for March 7 at 9 a.m. Manning admitted forging a bank that was passed at a drug deal in Anaheim recently. SAN BERNARDINO, March 1. —Making a desperate last stand against the ourrush of a raging forest fire which was sweeping rapidly toward three large resorts in the mountains north of here, more than 500 fire fighters succeeded, shortly before midnight, in controlling the fire, according to reports brought here this morning. The fire was halted when it had reached to within a quarter of a mile of the municipal playground of San Bernardino, the first of the three resorts threatened. More than 250 men are still on guard in event the fire breaks out again. Fifteen hundred acres of San Bernardino's Devil Canyon watershed was burned over by the fire which is reported to have been started when an auto caught fire and plunged over a 300-foot embankment into a creek bed. ENLARGE GROUP OF ELDER STATESMEN TOKIO, March 1. —The death of Prince Masayoshi Matsukata at 11:15 this morning brought up today the question of enlarging the group of men surrounding the emperor and known as the elder statesmen. Any move to enlarge and continue this system of genero or elder statesmen will face the strongest national opposition. Under it, two or three men practically decide the government of Japan, picking the premiers. Prince Saigonji, the remaining living geno, will choose others to fill the places of Princes Matsukata and Yamagata and others who have died before. The emperor and empress were represented today at the death bed of Prince Matsukata. The Matsukata family is one of the largest in all Japan, the prince having had numerous wives and between 40 and 50 children. C. OF C. GETS VASE The handsome silver vase won by the C. of C. flont at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses has arrived. Secretary George W. Reid intends to fill it with roses as an ornament in his office. PLAIN DEALER CLASSIFIED ADS PRODUCE RESULTS Ellas H. Mortimer, a confessed criminal, who is the only witness against me. "I am firm in the faith that these indictments will give me an opportunity to reveal before an impartial court, a fair jury and a just press, a hell-engineered conspiracy against my honor and integrity. I shall interpose no technical objection to a trial thereunder these conditions but on the contrary shall go to Chicago voluntarily as the first step toward any complete vindication. "I am not going to Florida; I am not going to stand on my constitutional rights and refuse to testify. While other men now charged publicly with crimes against the government have been reported hiding behind the screen of ill health, it is a matter of official record that I left a sick bed on the Pacific coast to cross the country in order to attend the senate investigation in the mistaken belief that it would be fair. I welcomed that investigation just as I now welcome the court proceedings in Chicago. "There will be this difference tho: The constitution gives me right to present my complete defense before the Chicago tribunal and I intend to exercise it to the limit." "There was not one lota of truth in any evidence given the committee which reflected on my honor or integrity. Evidence taken before the committee late at night on November 7, 1923, tended to show that one of the committee's counsel (now an assistant director in the bureau at a salary of $7,200 a year) attempted to bribe a witness to commit perjury. Thereupon this testimony was suppressed by the committee. "By most despicable and dishonorable means, witnesses were subjected to browbeating and unfair treatment." "These same forces were at work on the grand jury which returned the indictments in Chicago." "These indictments are as false as the lies of Mortimer, as vindicative as the villainous conduct of O'Ryan and Arnold, as cowardly as the so-called second preliminary report of the senate committee who (Continued on Page 8) B. B. MAN VICU OF SCARLETS PASO ROBLES, C. 1. —No quarantine has cleared today on the hall square in training further observation case of Jewell Ens, who removed to the Atascaral suffering from warts declared to be a scarlet fever. Close watch will be physical condition of the squad. Manager McKetchle declaredcept Ens were in the back and that workouts woas usual. MEXICAN BOY RULE A Mexican boy was and slightly injured day on North-st, by owned by Tetsno Ohra said to have been driven wrong side of the street was riding a "bike", damaged. He was no hurt. Claim Suspense Wm. T. Best, alias Donald, 26. was re Santa Ana officials too confessed to 11 burglars mitted at the county week. Much of the was recovered from A Best's room. He recd from Long Beach. Best was arrested WIRE IN 'ANAHEIM dealer COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,277 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 WEATHER Fair tonight and Sunday. 27TH YEAR—NO. 156 NITRATION PLANT Borders Investigation of Daugherty Long Beach Woman Identifies Hypodermic Needle Attacker LONG BEACH, March 1.—Alleged to be the "hypodermic needle" attacker who has been terrorizing women here for a week or more, L. E. Vaughn, 31, was arrested by the police today and positively identified by one of his alleged victims, according to the officers. Shortly after Vaughn was taken to police headquarters, Mrs. F. E. Ashley was taken before him and identified him as the man who attempted to way lay her and force a hypodermic injection into her arm as she was walking down State St. last Tuesday night. Other victims of attempted attacks, who reported to the police that they were approached by a man who attempted to inject a needle into their arms, were scheduled to appear at police headquarters today and try to identify the man. FAVOR $200,000,000 GRAIN EXPORT ACT WASHINGTON, March 1.—The McNary-Haugen-bill creating a $200,000,000 agricultural export corporation was reported favorably to the senate this afternoon by the senate agricultural committee. KEEN STORE TRUSTEES NEW JERSEY ROCKED BY EXPLOSION 100 Injured; 18 Men Who Were Repairing Roof Unaccounted for METUCHEN, N. J., March 1.—Between 30 and 35 persons were killed or are missing and 100 injured in the explosion which destroyed the Nixon Nitra- FAVOR $200,000,000 GRAIN EXPORT ACT WASHINGTON, March 1. The McNary-Haugen-bill creating a $200,000,000 agricultural export corporation was reported favorably to the senate this afternoon by the senate agricultural committee. The bill would authorize the export corporation to purchase agricultural commodities during periods of farm depression for ultimate sale in foreign markets. The period of depression would be determined by presidential proclamation as an "emergency." Prices to be paid by the corporation to be based on a ratio price of $1.60 a bushel for wheat. OIL INVESTORS' CASH GOES ASTRAY Alleged financial operations of the Square Deal Oil syndicate had today been paraded in federal court, in testimony by George L. Armstrong, special bank examiner, who was summoned as a witness yesterday at the trial of Chris Nelson, Wintersburg, and Wabster Bush. Long Bench, charged with using the mails to defraud. That $365,000 had been collected from 1640 investors in oil lots covering something more than half of a thirty-acre tract that cost but $39,000 originally, was Armstrong's testimony. He stated that although investors were told that the syndicate had $100,000 to its credit in the bank, not a dollar was ever deposited for the syndicate all the money being deposited in Nelson's name, and never more than $12,000 being on deposit at any time. Of the $285,000 thus collected, according to Armstrong, $137,000 was paid in commissiones, about $82,000 in drilling operations later abandoned, and $30,000 went to J. S. Genderon, Nelson's partner in the syndicate, and George K. Nickerson, employed as "enient geologist" for lecturing to prospective investors. What became of the remaining $116,000, Armstrong did not know, he said. J. E. Elliott, consulting geologist and investor of the Elliot rotary core barrel, testified that he had declined to make a favorable report on oil prospects for the tract. Literature circulated by the syndicate was "highly optimistic," however, he testified. B. B. MAN VICTIM KEEN STORE TRUSTEES HEARD WED. The charge of obtaining money under false pretences, preferred by Bert Kuebler of Anaheim against Glenn B. Churchill and O. C. Hardeebek, trustees of the bankrupt Keen Hat Stores, will be given an airing on Wednesday before Justice G. B. Brown, the latter said today. The docket of Justice J. B. Cox in Santa Ana is too crowded to permit his conducting the case. The trustees obtained approximately $104,000 cash by selling units in the concern and are believed to have appropriated much of the cash to their own uses. BLAME AUTOIST AS WOMAN DIES In the absence of an exact report of proceedings and evidence in the case of Mrs. Lydia Eff, San Diego woman who was fatally injured in an auto wreck near Buena Park, the district attorney's office was today undecided as to what action; if any, might be taken upon a coroner's jury verdict, which assigned blame to George Redmond. At the inquest in Santa Ana late yesterday, the jury found Redmond guilty of negligent operation of his car, which collided with and caused the stage upon which Mrs. Eff was riding to be upset. The possibility of criminal charges being filed against Redmond awaited perusal of the inquest proceedings by the district attorney's office, it was said. "We have not yet received a report of the verdict and the evidence submitted," stated Chief Deputy Dist. Atty. C. N. Mozley-today, "and until we do" it would be impossible to say what our course would be. I might say, 100 Injured; 18 Men Who Were Repairing Roof Unaccounted for METUCHEN, N. J., March 1. Between 30 and 35 persons were killed or are missing and 100 injured in the explosion which destroyed the Nixon Nitration works here, it was announced by officials of the plant at 2 o'clock. Eighteen men were doing repair work on the roof of the building when it blew up. None of them has been accounted for. It was reported from another source that 75 persons were in the building when the explosion occurred. No accurate figures could be obtained, however, so great was the confusion. The terrific explosion rocked buildings for miles around. It was impossible to get the exact number of the dead and injured. One whole family, by the name of Duman, was reported to have been killed. They were father-mother-two sons and a daughter-At 2:30 investigators were informed the first explosion—there were two in sharp succession—probably occurred at the plant of the Ammonite Co., 300 feet from the nearest building of the Nixon Nitration Co. There were 1,000,000 gallons of ammonia nitrate in drums standing in a yard behind the main building of the Ammonite Co. and belief was expressed that this ammonia nitrate caused the disaster. Immediately following the explosion, the Nixon building burst into flames. The flames quickly communicated to another large building close to the Nixon plant. Then the flames spread to 25 small buildings used to house workmen and soon the place was a raging inferno. The shock of the explosion was terrific. It lifted the Nixon building high into the air, brick and wood were hurled in all directions. The earth fairly trembled, buildings for miles around vibrated and walls in homes in the region crumbled. Hurryup calls for ambulances, surgeons and nurses were sent to nearby cities. Within a half hour ambulances were arriving here with doctors and nurses who went into the ruins to take care of the dead and the dying. B. B. MAN VICTIM OF SCARLET FEVER PASO ROBLES, Calif., March 1.—No quarantine had been declared today on the Pirate baseball squad in training here pending further observation of the case of Jewell Ena, who has been removed to the Atascadero hospital suffering from what physicians declared to be a mild attack of scarlet fever. Close watch will be kept on the physical condition of the members of the squad. Manager W. B. McKetchie declared that all except Ena were in the best of shape and that workouts would proceed as usual. MEXICAN BOY RUN OVER A Mexican boy was run over and slightly injured late yesterday on North-st, by a Ford car owned by Tetno Ohges, who is said to have been driving on the wrong side of the street. The boy was riding a "bike", which was damaged. He was not seriously hurt. EXPECT ACTION ON BONUS BILL SOON WASHINGTON, March 1.—Quick action in the house on the soldiers bonus bill appeared likely today. Announcement was made by the ways and means committee that public hearings will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week on a compensation bill identical with that vetoed by President Harding and that upon completion of the hearings the bill will be laid before the house and placed upon passage. Claim Suspect Confesses to 11 Burglaries at Santa Ana Wm. T. Best, alias Guy McDonald, 26, was reported by Santa Ana officials today to have confessed to 11 burglaries committed at the county-seat this week. Much of the alleged loot was recovered from a suit-case in Best's room. He recently came from Long Beach. Best was arrested by Private Detective O. K. Carr last night on suspicion. The arrest was made in the north part of Santa Ana where the burglaries were reported. When Carr placed his hand on Best's shoulder, the latter attempted to draw a gun but was overpowered and handcuffed. None of the burglaries are said to have netted more than $200 in jewelry and clothing. It lifted the Nixon building high into the air, brick and wood were hurled in all directions. The earth fairly trembled, buildings for miles around vibrated and walls in homes in the region crumbled. Hurryup calls for ambulances, surgeons and nurses were sent to nearby cities. Within a half hour ambulances were arriving here with doctors and nurses, who went into the ruins to take care of the dead and the dying. The explosion was caused. It is believed, by T. N. T. (tri-nitrotoluene) one of the most powerful explosives known. It is used extensively in the U.S. army and navy and was utilized in the bombs that came into use in the war. Work for caring for the injured and removing the bodies of the dead went forward rapidly. The demolished nitration works adjoins a large government arsenal. Medical officers at the arsenal took charge of the rescue work. Nurses arrived on the scene from nearby towns and aided the army doctors. Trucks were brought to the devastated region to remove the injured and then the bodies of the dead. Some of the bodies were taken to the reservation. The fire departments for miles around meanwhile were pouring streams of water on the burning buildings. The cause of the explosion was not known. It occurred without warning. There was a sudden, enormous blast and the T. N. T. building, $80 feet long and made of brick, was hurled into the air and scattered in all directions for hundreds of yards. A great sheet of yellowish flame emerged from the ruins of the building. Burning debris fell into nearby buildings that had been partly destroyed by the blast, and set fire to them. Within a radius of a mile or two of the explosion there are no (Continued on Page Eight) Colonial Flower Shoppe,eral Designs Our Specialty, 2 Center-st.