oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-13

SINCLAIR FASHION SHOW AT CALIFORNIA GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was ..... 2,628 For Year 1920 was ..... 5,525 Today Estimated at ..... 12,000 Made 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. SINCLAIR OIL CO U. S. Senate Ratifies Liquor LIMIT WILL EXTEND TO 12 MILES HER LIFE INSURED FOR THREE MILLION COUNTY MAY TAKE CHARGE IN EPIDEMIC EXTEND TO 12 MILES Ry students Authorized to Seize and Seize Runners WASHINGTON, March 13. The senate today convened the treaty between the No. 21 States and Great Britain to search an American prohibition authority to search an American-built British rum ships within an hour'sailing distance of shore. This in effect, extends the three mile limit to 12 miles. The vote was 68 to 7. BRITISH DISCUSS SEIZURE OF SHIP WASHINGTON, March 13. The British embassy today took up with the state department the seizure of the British passenger Orduna by American customs and prohibition agents. No protest was filed against the seizure itself, but the British officials that the $3,000,000 fixed for the Orduna was too high. The matter was referred to the department of justice. DEMAND FORFEITURE OF SHIP NEW YORK, March 13. Following the seizure of the British Orduna yesterday, U.S. Dist. William Hayward today filed in the federal court a libel demanding the forfeiture of the ship. Ten thousand dollars worth of whiskey and narcotics were seized on the ship yesterday and seven of the crew arrested on charges of attempting to smuggle the contraband ashore. Unless the Royal Mail Pacteof line, operators of the ship, posa a bond of $6,000,000, twice the value of the ship, it will not be permitted to sail Saturday as scheduled, it was admitted. ACT TO PREVENT RUM RUNNING WASHINGTON, March 13. Immediate strengthening of the coast guard by the addition of 300 Mrs. Mollie Netcher Newbury. Her life is insured for $3,000,000. Mrs. Mollie Netcher Newbury of Chicago, owner and director of a department store, now is the most heavily insured woman in the world. Mrs. Marshall Field III, whose money also came from a Chicago store, with $2,000,000 insurance is second. REPORT TAFT BANK BANDIT CAPTURED LOS ANGELES, March 13. One of the bandits who this morning held up and robbed the state bank at Taft of $5000, has been captured, according to meager information received here this afternoon by the sheriffs office. LOS ANGELES, March 13. The state bank at Taft was held up and robbed this morning by two armed bandits who escaped with $5000 in cash, according to word received here. The bandits first forced several bank employees into a vault, the county waft TAKE CHARGE IN EPIDEMIC health May Turn Over Its Control Tonight That the Santa Ana city board health would turn over its duties to the Orange-co board of health following its meeting tonight we intimated upon the streets of the county-seat today. This is in line with the record mendations of the Santa Ana of C. in view of the present health situation. The M. & M. Ass'n, the board of education and the C. of C. have been invited to the meeting tonight. NAB 35 JAPANESE IN GAMBLING RAISE LOS ANGELES, March 13. With a background of shattered furniture and three heavy doors wrecked by heavy battering rails to gain admittance, 35 Japanese were to appear in police court day charged with gambling in the Little Tokio Club. More than $1500 in current was seized in the raid, the police said. At the same time "Bob" Harris of Gardena, was expected to entail a plea to two charges of violating the Wright act, as the rest of a raid on his place, during which shots were fired by the officers at a fleeing auto, said he carried several men while arrived at Harris' place while the raid was on. Seeing the officers the men the machine sped away. The officers said they found a eight barrels of liquor and 32 gallons of mash. LONG FLIGHT TO BEGIN ON MONDAY LOS ANGELES, March 13. Despite that one of the planes may not be ready, the around-the-world flight of four army airplanes will take off officially from Clock Field, Santa Monica, early no Monday morning, it was announced today by Major F. ACT TO PREVENT RUM RUNNING WASHINGTON, March 13. Immediate strengthening of the const guard by the addition of 300 officers and 2,000 men to cops with liquor running along the coast lines was ordered by the house today in passing a bill appropriating $334,000 for their pay. 10 INDICTED IN BANDIT "FRAMEUP" LOS ANGELES, March 13. Ten secret indictments were returned today by the grand jury in the investigation of the Arcadia bank robbery "frameup." Only one of the ten named in the indictments is in custody. It is believed the returning of the indictments will result in the freeing of the three Mexicans now serving prison terms for the robbery. MRS. VAN NESS DIES Mrs. Lucinta S. Van Ness, 70, sister of Mrs. H. Z. Beebe and E. A. Dunham of Anaheim, died last night at her home in Los Angeles from bronchial pneumonia, after an illness starting last July. Mrs. Van Ness was a native of Wisconsin, but had been in California 28 days, living for several years in Los Angeles. The boy was at the Mehter funeral parlor in Fullerton where funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday with interment in Loma Vista cemetery. The Free Methodist ministers from Los Angeles is to officiate. $50,000 MORTGAGE Permission to mortgage its property for $50,000 to make additional improvements, was asked by the Sisters of St. Dominic, who conduct an academy at Anaheim in a petition filed today at Santa Ana. Anna Dubbel, president, and Mercedes de la Cova, secretary, signed the petition. "Sorry I didn't come to you first, Dr. Neth"—old story. LOS ANGELES, March 13. The state bank at Taft was held up and robbed this morning by two armed bandits who escaped with $5000 in cash, according to word received here. The bandits first forced several bank employees into a vault, the reports received here said. The two bandits, masked, entered the bank at 8:45 a.m., as was being opened for business. They fired one shot to intimidate the five employees, ordering them into the vault, which had just been opened. Only the counter coin had been removed from the safe. The masks slipped off the bandits' faces before they left the bank but they were not recognized by any of the bank employees. The California Bankers' Assn was notified and immediately offered rewards of $100 each for the apprehension of the bandits. The bandits fled in an auto. CLAIMS HE WAS USED AS CATSPAW This he was being used as a catspaw by Fulleron politicians was no charge made yesterday by Ferdinand Earle of San Juan Capitano when he appeared before Judge French and entered pleas guilty to charges of turning in the middle of the block, and refused to appear in court. Earle was arrested Saturday by George Ann in the former charge, and on the latter charge litter he had failed to appear in court Tuesday. He had in the meantime written the judge charging unfairness and injustice. He said yesterday that this letter and his later action had been influenced by certain "influential men" of Fullerton who he did were trying to get at the judge and the police force or political reasons. He has saved $20. H. E. Martin, charged with vagrancy, appeared before French this morning and paid a 30-day suspended sentence. FOR REM—Parking space California Theater. J. E. Schmidt Realty W. Center. LONG FLIGHT TO BEGIN ON MONDAY LOS ANGELES, March 13. Despite that one of the planes may not be ready, the around-the-world flight of four army airplanes will take off officially from Clock Field, Santa Monica, early next Monday morning, it was announced today by Major F. Martin, commander of the intruder filers. One plane may have to remain behind for the time being. Major Martin said, "but the other will take off as planned, with other plane joining us as soon as possible." The Major Martin did not so it is expected if one plane delayed it would overtake the others before or by the time they reached Seattle, where they will discard their land gear for pooons. The third of the four planes built at Santa Monica, will turn over to Lieut. Leigh Wade, its lot, today, will fly it to Rockwell Field, San Diego, to swing compass and adjust other details of the craft. The first leg of the flight girdle the globe will be from Clock Field to Sacramento. Major Martin announced that the plan will not circle over San Francisco on this trip because of the hazard of encountering fog. POSTPONE HEARING Originally set for 10 a.m. day in Justice J. B. Cox's county Santa Ana, the preliminary hearing of E. W. Topping on a charge of obtaining money under false pretence, was indefinitely postponed. Topping, recently appointed celiver for the Square Deal syndicate, when the affairs Chris Nelson and J. S. Genderel its promotors, became involved in litigation, was charged by Pam Logue, stockholders, with proceeding her investment by means of false representations. Friday night is balloon contour night at Perliss hall, Anaheim next to the California theater $5.00 to the couple holding last balloon on the floor. If you miss it you will miss a lot of AT CALIFORNIA THEATER, MATINEE AND N FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 13, 1924 L COS. TEMPORARILY Liquor Treaty Between United States COUNTY MAY KE CHARGE EPIDEMIC Bandit Gets $1000 And Automobile LOS ANGELES, March 13. While scores of passersby were unaware of what was taking place, a lone bandit this afternoon held up and robbed A. Johnson of $1,000 and his auto at Fountain-ave, and Edgemont-st. The bandit is said to have leaped on the running board of Johnson's car and carried out the robbery at the point of a revolver. Several autoists tried to follow the bandit but wee intimidated when the CHARGE ATTY. GEN. JOINED OIL POOLS Political As Scandal WASHINGTON, March Abandoning temporarily vestigation of loans and "slush funds," the sen committee today decided into the political aspects oil scandal, and issued batch of usbpoenas for m tified with presidential cles past and present. Ana City Board of Health May Turn Over Control Tonight the Santa Ana city board would turn over its duties Orange-co board of health its meeting tonight was ended upon the streets of the meant today. In line with the recommendations of the Santa Ana C. view of the present health M. & M. Ass'n, the boardation and the C. of C. have invited to the meeting to 35 JAPANESE GAMBLING RAID ANGELES, March 13.—background of shattered and three heavy doors by heavy battering ram admittance, 35 Japanese appear in police court toarged with gambling in the Tokio Club. Than $1500 in currency used in the raid, the police The same time "Bob" Harrisena, was expected to enter to two charges of viplat-Wright act, as the result shots were fired by the offi-ta fleeing auto, said to carried several men which at Harris' place while the on. The officers the men inchine sped away. The offi-ta found a still, barrels of liquor and 3200 of mash. G FLIGHT TO BEGIN ON MONDAY ANGELES, March 13.—that one of the planes may ready, the around-the-world of four army airplanes will officially from Cleveland Santa Monica, early next morning, it was an today by Major F. L. LOS ANGELES, March 13.—While scores of passersby were unaware of what was taking place, a lone bandit this afternoon held up and robbed A. Johnson of $1,000 and his auto at Fountain-ave, and Edgemont-st. The bandit is said to have leaped on the running board of Johnson's car and carried out the robbery at the point of a revolver. Several autoists tried to follow the bandit but weer intimidated when the man flashed a revolver. BIDS OPENED TO CLEAR TRACT Bids will be opened this afternoon on the contract to clear the industrial tract of 39 acres north of the city, preparatory to locating factories. One Anaheim concern, a man residing near Anaheim and Fullerton man already have submitted bids, and two other bids are expected by this afternoon, Secretary George W. Reid of the C. of C.said. G. E. Harrison, Industrial Agent of the Santa Fe, inspected the tract again yesterday preparatory to drawing of a plan for spur tracks thru the land. According to Reid, the tract will be divided up into blocks as sites. Hitherto five acres has been mentioned as the unit to be adopted, but there is nothing arbitrary about this, sites being adapted to the needs of the particular concern. Engineer Smith of Fullerton, also with the Santa Fe, was also here yesterday. Representatives of the Union Pacific have been invited to make similar inspection. The Southern Pacific has an interchange arrangement with the Santa Fe, which will be of assistance, but has no direct connection itself with the tract. Whether it will build one with spurs, or depend upon the Santa Fe's tracks is not known. The fund of the Community Industrial Land Co. continues to CHARGE ATTN. GEN. JOINED OIL POOLS Divorcee Gives More Sensational Testimony Before Committee WASHINGTON, March 13.—Sensational charges that Attorney General M. Daugherty participated in "some western oil pools" with Col. Thomas D. Arden and the late Jesse W. Smith, and that Daugherty had "for years been trying to get some oil leases thru in Washington" were made this afternoon by Mrs. Roxie Stinson, divorced wife of Smith, on the witness stand in the Daugherty investigation. She quoted her former husband as telling her of many "deals" in which Smith and the attorney general participated and said Jesse marvelled sometimes where Daugherty got so much money. Mrs. Stinson also declared that Smith acted as the go-between for the attorney general and moving picture people for the exhibition and transportation of the Dempsey-Carpentier fight pictures, in violation of the federal law on that subject. She said Smith told her "they" were to get $180.000 but whether they ever got it or not she said she did not know. Another sensational charge made against the attorney general by Mrs. Stinson was that Daugherty and Smith came to Washington courthouse, Ohio from Washington, Smith carrying a suitcase full of liquor which was "their week-end supply." Mrs. Stinson testified she heard them frequently talk of liquor withdrawals and permits etc. The investigation got under way again this afternoon with a sputter of fireworks. Paul Howland, attorney for Daugherty, was again present, and his requests to the committee to subpoena certain witnesses and to be kept informed of those whom the committee subpoenaed again led to an outbreak of bad feeling. “You're not conducting this hearing” shouted Senator Wheeler, Dem. of Mont. “I want you to understand now you can't fill this record for the purpose of defend- Scandal WASHINGTON, March 13. Abandoning temporarily the investigation of loans and "slush funds," the senate committee today decided into the political aspects oil scandal, and issued batch of usaboenas for modified with presidential clles past and present. Among those subpoenaed Rud. Hynicka, Republican national committeeman from Norman J. Gould, eastern ager for Wood in 1920; Mackenzie, now identified Coolidge's Chicago headquartered Charles H. Gerrish, of Co., and Tiffin Glimore, of Co. These men will be quoited about the rumors of "dealing made concerning them" of the naval oil reserves. MOTHER A DAUGHTER ARRESTE TAMPA, Fla., March 13. J. C. Winchester, aged al-and her daughter, Joan Iwere arrested here late thne noon following the finding-body of J. C. Wincehster,and band and father, beaten neathe front door of her here today. The girl told Sheriff's she 'stamped her father to because her mother told ht.it She said that her mot-hit him on the head and commanded her to "fifecb" Sheriff's officers declare woman is demented. The her as saying: "Grd come me to do it." BETTER REGISTER To clear up an apparelof uncertainty existing in quarters in spite of publici-the matter, County Clerk Backs today reminded voters April 5 is the last day fo- G FLIGHT TO BEGIN ON MONDAY ANGELES, March 13.—that one of the planes may ready, the around-the-world of four army airplanes will officially from Closer Santa Monica, early next morning, it was an today by Major F. L. commander of the intruded plane may have to remain for the time being." Major Mr. wird, "but the other three be off as planned, with the plane joining us as soon as." Major Martin did not say is expected if one plane is it would overtake the oth- or by the the time they Seattle, where they will their land gear for pon-third of the four planes, Santa Monica, was formed Lieut. Leigh Wade, its play, who will fly it to Rock-eld, San Diego, to swing its and adjust other details in it. First leg of the flight to the globe will be from Clover to Sacramento. Major announced that the planes circle over San Francisco trip because of the hazardunting fog. EPONE HEARING finally set for 10 a.m. to Justice J. B. Cox's court,ana, the preliminary hear- S. W. Topping on a charge filing money under false, was indefinitely post-ing, recently appointed re-for the Square Deal Office, when the affairs of Nelson and J. S. Genderon, motors, became involved in loan, was charged by Panela stockholders, with procur- investment by means of representations. NY night is balloon contest Perinss hall, Anaheim, to the California theater; to the couple holding the floor on the floor. If you you will miss a lot of fun Engineer Smith of Fullerton, also with the Santa Fe, was also here yesterday. Representatives of the Union Pacific have been invited to make similar inspection. The Southern Pacific has an interchange arrangement with the Santa Fe, which will be of assistance, but has no direct connection itself with the tract. Whether it will build one with spurs, or depend upon the Santa Fe's tracks is not known. The fund of the Community Industrial Land Co. continues to grow and subscriptions still are being sought. G P. MUST START WELL HERE SOON The General Petroleum Co. will be obliged to drill at once on its 160-acre lease near the Wagner lease east of the city, if the Staind brings in its well near Placentia-ave, and Wagner-rd. This was the answer today of the Simpson Realty Co. to the report that the G. P. was preparing to drill. Nobody connected with the G. P. in this territory knows about the report. G. M. Simpson took a leading part in getting the acreage signed up. FULLERTON WINS Fullerton high- and grammar school faculty volleyball team last night won -3 to 0 over the "Y" team at Los Angeles. Fullerton players were Ralph F. Essert and Kenneth M. Mock of the grammar school, and A. L. Nunn, Glenn Lewis, and L. E. Plummer-of the High school. OBEY THAT IMPULSE-- Saturday, March 15, is the last day to register if you want to vote at the city election. Don't lose your vote thru fail-ure to register this week. The investigation got under way again this afternoon with a sputter of fireworks. Paul Howland, attorney for Daugherty, was again present, and his requests to the committee to subpoena certain witnesses and to be kept informed of those whom the committee subpoenaed again led to an outbreak of bad feeling. "You're not conducting this hearing" shouted Senator Wheeler, Dem. of Mont. "I want you to understand now you can't fill this record for the purpose of defending the attorney general or for the newspapers. You have fried the same tactics in the house but you won't get away with it here." Howland had requested the committee to subpoena John Price, former attorney general of Ohio, Samuel Ungerleider and Henry Ellis, Cleveland brokers, and James W. Holcomb and E. H. Morse of Cleveland. Peace was finally restored and Mrs. Roxie Stinson, divorced wife of Jesse Smith, resumed the witness stand. Mrs. Stinson was questioned concerning the mysterious limestone house on K. Street, Washington, that was introduced vaguely in the early testimony. "Did you ever visit it?" she was asked. "No, I've never seen it." "Tell what you know about it." "I'd rather not. It's very personal." "From whom did you get your information: Mrs. Smith or the attorney general?" "From Mr. Smith. It is of no consequence." The witness then admitted that Smith told her he and Daugherty had met there. "Who was the permanent occu- nant?" asked Senator Ashurst. "I don't know. I understood it was one of Mr. McLean's bouses." "Did Mr. Smith ever tell you the purpose of those visits?" "Did Mr. Smith ever tell you the purpose of those visits?" "No, except that they wanted privaey." "Did employees of the depart- ment of justice ever meet there?" "Yes." "And people seeking appoint- (Continued on Page Two) Why waste money on a lesser light? Soon Dr. Neth and feel all hit him on the head and commanded her to "fin jcb" Sheriff's officers declare woman is demented. The her as saying: "Gcd com me to do it." BETTER REGISTER To clear up an apparel of uncertainty existing in quarters in spite of publici- tion the matter, County Clerk Backs today reminded vot- April 5 is the last day for tering to vote at the May ential primary. Backs also reiterated voters that when registrar must state their party al- iff they expect to vote at elc May or August primaries. to specify party disquali- voter so far as the two p- are concerned. W.P.BUYS CAWASHINGTON, March The Western Pacific raili plied to the Interstate Co Commission today for auth issue $3,105,000 of equ trust certificates to be use purchase of a large amo rolling stock. TRY A CLASSIFIED Doheny Dec Loan CHICAGO, March 13. loan to Fall was a loan friend of prospecting days wouldn't hesitate to loan other $100,000 right now needed it. Edward L. Doheny, one central figures in the oligation made this statement today while talking with paper men as he waited two private cars to be se- t to a Pacific coast train e. There is no connecti- tween the Fall loan a lease," he continued, speed the lease to the Elk Hill near Los Angeles," and hysterical bright eyes in ate are just talking in a tion of election. "The oil inquiry ran month before the democrati- pend said to themselves E AND NIGHT, MARCH 25 AND 26 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 Fair tonight and Friday with moderate temperature. 27TH YEAR—NO. 166 RARILY ENJOINED United States and Great Britian Political Aspects of Dome Scandal to be Investiated WASHINGTON, March 13.—bandoning temporarily the investigation of loans and alleged slush funds," the senate oil committee today decided to delve into the political aspects of the scandal, and issued a fresh batch of usboenas for men identified with presidential candidates past and present. EXTRACTION FROM DOME STOPPED larly in 1920 at the Chicago convention. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt was then called to the stand and declared the order had been insisted upon by Fall, who said "he and the president wanted the trespassers put off Teapot Dome." "Ex-secretary of the Navy Dan- Scandal to be Investiated WASHINGTON, March 13.—Unbandoning temporarily the investigation of loans and alleged slush funds,” the senate oil committee today decided to delve into the political aspects of the oil scandal, and issued a fresh batch of usbpoenas for men identified with presidential candidates past and present. Among those subpoenaed were Aud. Hynicka, Republican national committeeman from Ohio;orman J. Gould, eastern manager for Wood in 1920; Harry Jackenzie, now identified with Coolidge’s Chicago headquarters; Charles H. Gerrish, of Columbus; and Tiffin Gilmore, of Columbus. These men will be questioned about the rumors of “deals” being made concerning the leasing of the naval oil reserves, particularly in 1920 at the Chicago convention. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt was then called to the stand and declared the order had been insisted upon by Fall, who said “he and the president wanted the trespassers put off Teapot Dome.” “Ex-secretary of the Navy Daniels did practically the same thing in a previous case,” said Roosevelt. “Apparently there was some argument at the beginning whether the president (Harding) would agree for it appeared that one of the trespassers was a friend of the president. But it turned out not to be true and the president fully agreed with the order.” Roosevelt told Senator Kendrick, Dem., of Wyoming, there (Continued on Page Two) MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ARRESTED TAMPA, Fla., March 13.—Mrs. C. Winchester, aged about 50, and her daughter, Joan Eva, 18, were arrested here late this afternoon following the finding of the body of J. C. Wincechter, 60, husband and father, beaten to death near the front door of his home here today. The girl told Sheriff’s officers she “stamped her father to death” because her mother told her to do so. She said that her mother first hit him on the head and then commanded her to “finish the bob.” Sheriff’s officers declare the woman is demented. They quote her as saying: “God commande-ble to do it.” BETTER REGISTER! To clear up an apparent state uncertainty existing in many quarters in spite of publicity given the matter, County Clerk, J. M.acks today reminded voters April 5 is the last day for registration. MOTOR TURNS OVER BANK IN CANYON Mr. and Mrs. M. Pickering and daughter of Fillerton were injured this morning when the car in which they were riding left the road in Carbon Canyon and tumbled over the embankment, turning over. They were brot to the Fullerton hospital where it was found that the wife and daughter had suffered many cuts and bruises, and the husband had been less seriously hurt. KENYON DECLINES POST WITH NAVY WASHINGTON, March 13.—William S. Kenyon, former U. S. senator from Iowa and now federal judge in the eighth judicial circuit, today declined an offer from President Coolidge to become secretary of the navy, succeeding Edwin Denby. Considerable pressure was brot EXTRACTION FROM DOME STOPPED U. S. Judge at Cheyenne Files & Decree Late This Afternoon CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 13.—Federal Judge T. Blake Kennedy today granted the U. S. government a temporary injunction against the Mammoth Oil Co., and two other Sinclair oil companies, restraining them from further extraction of oil from the famous Teapot Dome leases, which have been under fire on charges of fraud and corruption in acquisition by Harry F. Sinclair from former secretary of the interior Albert B. Fall. Judge Kennedy announced later that the decree on temporary injunction and appointment of receivers would be formally entered by him late this afternoon, eliminating further formal proceedings tomorrow. CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 13.—Charging former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall and Harry F. Sinclair, president of the Mammoth Oil Co., with conspiracy to defraud the United States, the government today filed suit in federal court here to cancel the lease under which Sinclair obtained rights to the oil in Teapot Dome naval reserve. The suit was filed by Atlee Pomerene and Owen J. Roberts, the special counsel named by President Coolidge to conduct the oil litigation for the government. Atlee Pomerene and Owen J. Roberts, government counsel and several of the Sinclair attorneys reached the courthouse at 9:55. They entered Judge Kennedy’s chambers for a brief conference before the formal hearing opens. Counsel for both sides remained in conference with Judge Kennedy long after the time set for the formal opening. Rumors, unconfirmed, spread thru the court room that the conferees would determine the exact course of the procedure and come to an understanding on some definite action to be taken by the court. Sinclair himself had not arrived at the courtroom up to 10:30 KENYON DECLINES POST WITH NAVY WASHINGTON, March 13.—William S. Kenyon, former U.S. senator from Iowa and now federal judge in the eighth judicial circuit, today declined an offer from President Coolidge to become secretary of the navy, succeeding Edwin Denby. Considerable pressure was brot to bear on Kenyon to accept the post, but repeated offers from the president were turned down. His refusal was contained in a formal statement issued after he had conferred with the president at the White House this morning and again this afternoon. With his withdrawal, choice of a navy head, narrowed down to Judge Curtis D. Wilbur of California, and Governor Joseph M. Dixon of Montana, with everything favoring the Califronian. Judge Wilbur is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He already has signified a willingness to answer a call. Several weeks ago he was in conference here with the president. Doheny Declares He Would Loan Fall $100,000 Again CHICAGO, March 13.—"The loan to Fall was a loan to a friend of prospecting days and I couldn't hesitate to loan him another $100,000 right now, if he needed it." Edward L. Doheny, one of the central figures in the oil investigation, made this statement here today while talking with news paper men as he waited for his two private cars to be switched to a Pacific coast train en route. "There is no connection between the Fall loan and my lease," he continued, speaking of the lease to the Elk Hills field near Los Angeles, "and those theoretical bright eyes in the Senate are just talking in anticipation of election." "The oil inquiry ran for a month before the democrats woke up said to themselves, 'Oh, the baby that has here on our doorstep. It has rich clothes. Let's feed it and it will grow up to be a valuable asset to us.'" "They have fed it until it is developing a bad case of colic—and the colic is what you are hearing now from Washington." Mr. Doheny, who was accompanied by a corps of lawyers and numerous guests, declared he believed the Elk Hills lease of immense value to the navy. At Los Angeles, the Doheny party is to meet Alice Pomerene, special government prosecutor, who will ask for a federal receiver to handle the Elk Hills leases during litigation over their legality in federal court. FOR RENT—Parking space opposite California Theater. Inside J. E. Schumack Realty Co. They entered Judge Kennedy's chambers for a brief conference before the formal hearing opens. Counsel for both sides remained in conference with Judge Kennedy long after the time set for the formal opening. Rumors, unconfirmed, spread thru the court room that the conferences would determine the exact course of the procedure and come to an understanding on some definite action to be taken by the court. Sinclair himself had not arrived at the courtroom up to 10:30 A.M. It was evident from the chambers that an arrangement was being arrived at. It was understood that this agreement would provide for the appointment of a temporary injunction. There was a hitch in agreeing upon the naming of a receiver. After more than an hour's conference in chambers, Judge Kennedy and the attorneys prepared to go into open court. It was virtually agreed that the court would give the Sinclair interests 30 days in which to prepare a reply to the government's charges. At 11 a.m. the attorneys entered the courtroom. All preliminaries had been disposed of. Judge Roberts opened the proceedings by outlining the government's complaint against Sinclair. Both sides, he said, had agreed to waive technical formalities. E. H. Chandler, representing Sinclair, formally waived their technicalities, also. Judge Roberts requested that Sinclair interests be prevented from further operating cities in Teapot Dome. Judge Roberts asked that property of the allied Sinty terests be excepted from my straining orders. This omitted storage tan specified equipment for employees. Judge Roberts asked if separate tracts of allied Teapot Dome strutron excepted from their receiver asked fiction are already in it Kennedy's courthouse. In view of the oil involved in oil, Judge Gebhardt on