oc-plain-dealer 1924-04-02

UNITED TREATER, 200 E. Center TONIGHT IS MERCHANT'S NIGHT Irving Bacheller's Greatest Story "THE LIGHT IN THE CLEARING" COMING FRIDAY & SATURDAY "The Broken Silence" By JAMES OLIVER CURWOOD TOMORROW (THURSDAY) THE BEAUTIFUL BURNHAM SUPERTONE Phonograph WILL BE GIVEN AWAY BY Rube Miller AT HIS Country Store COME EARLY "When Love Comes" At United Theater S. S. CONVENTION IN SESSION TODAY About 90 persons from various parts of Orange-co th.'s mornin' attended the opening session of the annual Orange-co S. S. convention at the First Baptist church in Fullerton. The worship in song was begun at 9:45 o'clock, led by Roy O. Youtz. This was followed by the convention sermon by Rev. C. B. Dalton, who took as his topic: "God's Call in the New Program—Go Forward." J. O. Doolittle spoke on "The Objective" and Dr. Frank Dell made the principal talk of the forenoon on "The Land Before Us—Can we Possess It?" Luncheon was served at noon at the First Methodist church recreational dining hall. The program for the afternoon was scheduled to include activities by the children's, young people's, adult and administrative divisions. The convention is to continue throut tomorrow. SENATOR JOHNSON IN NARROW ESCAPE MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. April 3 — Senator Hiram W. Johns WALLACE URGE COUNTY HARR A strong presentation in of the development of Orion Harbor was made today weekly luncheon of the Realty Board at the Cherokee som by Lew H. Wallace port Beach, former member Harbor Commission and a in pro-harbor work. Wallace told of the plan would ultimately result present belt line of the S. Pacific being revived and industrial area created. trial sites at a distance from harbor would be even more able than those near at ha Wallace. Industries on the bor front will be barred by port Beach. No more trackage were needed nor right of way. The line, once humming traffic, runs from Newport thru in turn Huntington Westminster, Sneltzer, Lo mitos, Anaheim, West O Santa Ana and back to N Beach. Garden Grove and ton could connect with spurs, Wallace explained vately. In regard to the fact which been mentioned that the supervisorial district po half the assessed valuation county, Wallace declared that was because of the oil value That wouldn't mean that erage property owner would more toward the $1,500,000 issue than owners anywhere The average five-acre ranch, for example, would only $3.75 extra per year toward the bond issue to both interest and sinking Owing to the increases in tion, he would not pay much than he did toward the p bond issue of June, 1919. The oil interests will ones who will really pay for the harbor development lace averred. Should a girl propose when her sweetheart lacks the courage! Should she risk offending him to capture his heart! Or should she wait and nope that he will overcome his timidity and pop the vital question! This problem haunts the mind of modern girhood, and now comes a photoplay that will answer all: "When Love Comes" which will be shown at The United Theatre on Thursday Night, starring Helen Jerome Eddy, and Harrison Ford and a splendid cast of players. The theme of "When Love Comes" is romance as indicated by the title. It is fine, wholesome romance, such as evryg member of the family can enjoy, altogether it is a production of highest appeal. An added attraction at the United on tomorrow night will be the giving away of the beautiful Burnham supertone phonograph donated by the Hammel Musle store by Rube Miller at his famous Country Store there will also be given away flour, groceries and candy. READ THE CLASSIFIED PAGE HELLO DIXIE al Weber's Toy Bargains IN OUR BIG ALL YEAR ROUND TOY SENATOR JOHNSON IN NARROW ESCAPE MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich., April 2.—Senator Hiram W. Johnson and four others touring the state with him narrowly escaped injury this afternoon when their auto skidded into lowered gates at a railroad crossing near here. Others in the car were Attorjoy E. J. Hayes, Detroit, campaign manager; Ray Burr, secretary to the senator; a newspaperman and the driver. The car came to a halt but a few feet from the engine which was broft to a stop when the engineer saw the auto was going thru the gates. ACCUSES FATHER Accused by his 17-year-old daughter of improper relations with her over a period extending since she was 10 years old, Carlos Silvas of El Toro was today in the county jail awaiting his preliminary hearing. Another daughter, younger, is said to have accused her father of the same charge, but would not sign an official complaint, officers said. The Silvas girl, finally revolting to the alleged mistreatment by her father, walked to Santa Ana from El Toro to complain to officials. TALBERT CONSIDERS HARBOR COMMITTEE T. B. Talbert, chairman of supervisors, today had under consideration the names of 50 Orange-co citizens whom he will appoint on the committee to draft plans for the proposed improvement of Orange-co harbor via the bond issue route. Names of recommended appointees from each of the five districts of the supervisors' jurisdiction were handed to Talbert yesterday. SCHISSLER ACCEPTS GALESBURG, Ill., April 2.—Paul J. Schissler, athletic director of Lombard College, announced here this afternoon that he had accepted the athletic directorship at Ore. Agric. College. He will leave for Oregon at once to arrange for next fall's work and to sign his contract. He will then return to remain at Lombard until June. BARBER SUICIDE Luncheon was served at noon at the First Methodist church recreational dining hall. The program for the afternoon was scheduled to include activities by the children's, young people's, adult and administrative divisions. The convention is to continue through tomorrow. SENATOR JOHNSON IN NARROW ESCAPE MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich., April 2.—Senator Hiram W. Johnson and four others touring the state with him narrowly escaped injury this afternoon when their auto skidded into lowered gates at a railroad crossing near here. Others in the car were Attorjoy E. J. Hayes, Detroit, campaign manager; Ray Burr, secretary to the senator; a newspaperman and the driver. The car came to a halt but a few feet from the engine which was broft to a stop when the engineer saw the auto was going thru the gates. ACCUSES FATHER Accused by his 17-year-old daughter of improper relations with her over a period extending since she was 10 years old, Carlos Silvas of El Toro was today in the county jail awaiting his preliminary hearing. Another daughter, younger, is said to have accused her father of the same charge, but would not sign an official complaint, officers said. The Silvas girl, finally revolting to the alleged mistreatment by her father, walked to Santa Ana from El Toro to complain to officials. TALBERT CONSIDERS HARBOR COMMITTEE T. B. Talbert, chairman of supervisors, today had under consideration the names of 50 Orange-co citizens whom he will appoint on the committee to draft plans for the proposed improvement of Orange-co harbor via the bond issue route. Names of recommended appointees from each of the five districts of the supervisors' jurisdiction were handed to Talbert yesterday. SCHISSLER ACCEPTS GALESBURG, Ill., April 2.—Paul J. Schissler, athletic director of Lombard College, announced here this afternoon that he had accepted the athletic directorship at Ore. Agric. College. He will leave for Oregon at once to arrange for next fall's work and to sign his contract. He will then return to remain at Lombard until June. CLAIM ROSE THE M. H. Perkins was arrested by the Fullerton police yesterday on the charge of pet ceny. Some rose bushes found on his place which bors alleged had been stolen them. He was released on of $100 and his hearing on April 15. Charles Weiskoff and Rosenbaum, charged with rancy, were released on these they would leave town. ELECTION RALLY The boosters for W. J. chael, "Bob" Strain and Ha Crooke, for Fullerton train are planning a rally tonic the Fullerton clubrooms at BIG ALL YEAR ROUND TOY DEPT. ON 2ND FLOOR U. S. flyers made to represent a flying machine and propelled the same as a kiddie car; $3.50 Value Sale $1.95 SCHISSLER ACCEPTS GALESBURG, Ill., April 2.—Paul J. Schissler, athletic director of Lombard College, announced here this afternoon that he had accepted the athletic directorship at Ore. Agric. College. He will leave for Oregon at once to arrange for next fall's work and to sign his contract. He will then return to remain at Lombard until June. BARBER SUICIDE LONG BEACH, April 2.—Rather than submit to arrest by police neighbors summoned when he was alleged to be beating his wife, John W. Fuller, 28, barber shop proprietor, last night shot and killed himself. Joint-Ease For Stiff Joints Pharmacists say that when all other socialized remedies fail Joint-Ease will succeed. It's for joint ailments only—that is why you are advised to use it for sore, painful, inflamed, rheumatic joints. Joint-Ease limbers up the joints—is clean and stainless and quick results are assured—Sixty cents a tube at Heying's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere. HELLO. DIXIE REGULAR SPIRITUALIST SERVICES are being conducted Tuesdays 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m., and 7:30 p.m. Lecture and messages. Ethel E. Purdy Meyers PASTOR 512 E. Center St.—Phone 1197 UNABLE TO SELECTION WILBUR SUCCESS LOS ANGELES, April 2.—ernor Friend W. Richardson is scheduled to return to the tal tonight, announced today unable to reach a decision the appointment of a child associate justice to the court bench to replace Pro Justice Wilbur, who resign join the cabinet as secretary the navy. BOY HOLDS THIEVES LET THEM When the 15-year-old son P. Grafton of West Culver found four chicken thieves in family hen coop at 9 o'clock night he fired a milk bottle them, grabbed a shotgun and the quartet at bay until came. Then they got away. CLAIMS BOY MORE At a hearing today on the city of Everett, O'Dowd, 22 Huntington Beach, facing a statutory charge involving a 16 old girl, Dr. R. A. Cushman Santa Ana gave it as his order that the youth was not inadmissible with the mentality boy of 8. If he is found in the statutory charge, of course will be dismissed. Parking space for auto hick week or month... Central Park, opposite California Tr WALLACE URGES COUNTY HARBOR A strong presentation in behalf of the development of Orange-co harbor was made today at the weekly luncheon of the Anaheim Realty Board at the Cherry Blossom by Lew H. Wallace of Newport Beach, former member of the Harbor Commission and a pioneer pro-harbor work. Wallace told of the plans which would ultimately result in the present belt line of the Southern Pacific being revived and a huge industrial area created. Industrial sites at a distance from the harbor would be even more desirable than those near at hand, said Wallace. Industries on the harbor front will be barred by Newport Beach. No more trackage would be needed nor right of way. The line, once humming with traffic, runs from Newport Beach in turn Huntington Beach, Westminster, Speltzer, Los Alamos, Anaheim, West Orange, Santa Ana and back to Newport Beach. Garden Grove and Fullerton could connect with it by cars. Wallace explained privately. In regard to the fact which has been mentioned that the third supervisorial district possesses of the assessed valuation of the county, Wallace declared that that is because of the oil valuations. That wouldn't mean that the average property owner would pay more toward the $1,500,000 bond than owners anywhere else. The average five-acre orange patch, for example, would pay $3.75 extra per year all told toward the bond issue to cover interest and sinking fund. To the increases in valuation, he would not pay much more than he did toward the previous and issue of June, 1919. The oil interests will be the ones who will really pay heavily for the harbor development, Wallace averred. LA FOLLETTE HAS WISCONSIN LEAD MILWAUKEE, April 2.—Senator Robert M. LaFollette increased his numerical lead of President Coolidge in the fight for Wisconsin's delegates to the Cleveland convention as additional returns were received today. Returns from 460 precincts gave: LaFollette, 43,904; Coolidge, 26,592. Governor Al Smith of New York held his early lead over William G. McAdoo for the Democratic delegation. MILWAPKEE, Wis., April 2.—Senator Robert M. LaFollette was leading President Coolidge 2 to 1 in early returns from the Wisconsin primary. Governor Al Smith of New York was ahead of William G. McAdoo for the Democratic presidential endorsement by a ratio slightly under 5 to 3. Returns from 359 precincts of 2874 in the state gave LaFollette 34,194; Coolidge 16,732; Smith 5,419; McAdoo 3,741. Light voting was reported from most of the state on account of snowbound roads, but it was expected that Milwaukee, due to intense interest in a hard fought mayoralty race, would poll a record vote. Mayor Daniel Webster Hoan, Socialist, was victor over former mayor, Davis S. Rose, non-partisan, 58,597 to 46,232 with but 28 precincts in the city missing. LaFollette's victory in his home state was believed certain today as the update returns will show little difference in sentiment, according to the politically wise, from the city returns first received. Whether Coolidge backers would push a fight to contest the LaFollette delegates at Cleveland regardless of the outcome of the primary, was under discussion today. STOCKS CLOSE STRONG NEW YORK, April 2.—The stock market was strong today. Prices improved steadily from the start until the stimulus of buying by speculators who had carried their bear programs too far and were anxious to reduce their com. WAR SECRETS WEFT BARED TO (A Continued From) A letter written by is a banker in Boston tary Weeks began: "My Dear John: "The officials in case (the Wright-M incompetent." Weeks replied he vinceed that the prop is for your company and make a charitable contribution." The oil interests will be the ones who will really pay heavily to the harbor development, Wallace declared at most of the northern half of county passed the issue by end-sized majorities—much of it fact by two-thirds. The county would possess a vantage in the tide lands of 2400 ft., of which 900 are granted by Irvine and 1500 are owned by the county, and Irvine 1919. Irvine, however, had no permanent title to the tide lands that are part of the public domain. Domaine C. Berger reported on committee meeting in Los Angeles at the Hotel Alexandria last Wednesday, when plans for the industrial conference here on May were discussed. President Barbour, Vice-President Everett A. White and Secretary Williamon of the state association, President Brent of the Los Angeles Reality Board and Chairman Miller of the industrial department of the Los Angeles member spoke. Another meeting will be held at Wednesday at the same place, when W. H. Daum and several other industrial experts are expected to speak. The San Juan basin will be one of the topics on the program. President Barbour made it clear the Los Angeles meeting that industrial opportunity had been greatly enhanced by the withdrawal of 12,000 acres in the Chinguez ranch at Long Beach on the industrial market. LAIM ROSE THEFT F. H. Perkins was arrested by Fullerton police yesterday afternoon on the charge of petty larceny. Some rose bushes were on his place which neighbors alleged had been stolen from him. He was released on bail $100 and his hearing set for April 15. Charles Weiskoff and Henry Senbaum, charged with vagacy, were released on the promise they would leave town. ELECTION RALLY The boosters for W. J. Carmichael, "Bob" Strain and Harry H. Oke, for Fullerton trustees, planning a rally tonight at Fullerton clubrooms at which Turner Sisters presenting their new song hits in "Melody Land" offer a distinct novelty act of rare beauty. "Bright Lights on Broadway" with a cast of eight Broadway favorites—the chorus of the N.Y. mayor, Davis S. Rose, non-partisan san, 58,597 to 46,232 with 38 precincts in the city missing. LaFollette's victory in his home state was believed certain today as the upstate returns will show little difference in sentiment, according to the politically wise, from the city returns first received. Whether Coolidge backers would push a fight to contest the LaFollette delegates at Cleveland regardless of the outcome of the primary, was under discussion today. Former Governor E. L. Phillip challenged the right to enter the names of seven LaFollette delegates at large on the ticket, on authority of the republican national committee, when the state law permits but four. It was felt in his home state, that the LaFollette hardly could loom a formidable contender in the Cleveland convention, he commands a certain following in the midwest and gain of contesting the Wisconsin delegation would be doubtful. The Wisconsin senator's popularity was demonstrated in the north Dakota primaries, official returns showed he gained five delegates to his name was not on the ticket. BIG VODE STARS AT CALIFORNIA Heading an exceptionally big vaudeville bill at the California tomorrow is the well-known vaudeville act, Cecile, Eldred and Carr, in "A Little Bit of Everything." A gloriously beautiful and attractive woman, whose pulchritude is enhanced by a symmetrical shapelliness of form that is most ideally in harmony with her terpsichorean activities, and two versatile young men constitute the personnel of this act. Jean and Art Kelley, in "Her First Lesson," offers a novelty act of pretty numbers with special scenery. Evans and Wilson hit the high spots in fun and laughter in "Bits of This and That." John and Edna Burton; John Burton, composer of many popular instrumental hits including "Red Cross Nurse," "Mammy's Lullaby," "There'll Come a Time" "Teasing the Ivories," 'Warming the Piano," assisted by Miss Burton offers a singing and piano act vastly different from any seen this season. Turner Sisters presenting their new song hits in "Melody Land" offer a distinct novelty act of rare beauty. "Bright Lights on Broadway" with a cast of eight Broadway favorites—the chorus of the N.Y. mayor, Davis S. Rose, non-partisan san, 58,597 to 46,232 with 38 precincts in the city missing. LaFollette's victory in his home state was believed certain today as the upstate returns will show little difference in sentiment, according to the politically wise, from the city returns first received. Whether Coolidge backers would push a fight to contest the LaFollette delegates at Cleveland regardless of the outcome of the primary, was under discussion today. Former Governor E. L. Phillip challenged the right to enter the names of seven LaFollette delegates at large on the ticket, on authority of the republican national committee, when the state law permits but four. It was felt in his home state, that the LaFollette hardly could loom a formidable contender in the Cleveland convention, he commands a certain following in the midwest and gain of contesting the Wisconsin delegation would be doubtful. The Wisconsin senator's popularity was demonstrated in the north Dakota primaries, official returns showed he gained five delegates to his name was not on the ticket. BIG VODE STARS AT CALIFORNIA NEW YORK, April 2.—The stock market was strong today. Prices improved steadily from the start until the stimulus of buying by speculators who had carried their bear programs too far and were anxious to reduce their commitments. Practically all groups participated in the forward movement. Rails were firm, Ill. Cent. rising 1 point to 162½%, Southern Pac. up 2% to 89 and Northern Pac. 1 point to 52. Steeds held steady. U. S. steel at 99½ was up %, and Gulf States 1½ to 74. Oils were quiet but steady. Houston rose nearly 2 points to 71½ and Pacific % to 51½. Industrials and equipment leaders were strong. Motors also were in good demand. Government bonds unchanged: railway and other bonds steady; Stock sales today 734,000 shares; bonds $13,064,000. GRAIN CLOSES FIRM CHICAGO, April 2.—The grain market closed firm today. Trade was light and receipts small. Prices throughout the day moved steadily upward with the exception of an insignificant sagging in wheat after the first trading. News interest in the pit centered on charges and denials regarding alleged manipulation of the grain market to depress prices. What closed % to % up. Corn was % to 1c up and oats % to 1c up. NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, April 2.—Ten cars navels, three mixed cars and five cars lemons sold. Navel market slightly higher on 200s and smaller; slightly lower on 176s and larger; about steady on balance. Lemon market steady. Navel averages ranged from $2.75 to $5.65; lemons $2.90 to $5.75. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, April 2.—Potatoes: Idaho russets $2.50 @ $2.75; poorer $2.00 @ $2.25. Nevada & Oregon Burbanks, best $3.25; poorer $3.00. New Stock San Diego 10 @ 12c pound. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, April 2.—Oranges: Northerns and southernes, special brands $4.50 @ $5.90; zoos and smelters $4.50 @ $5.90. WAR SECRETS WEAKED TO (Continued From) A letter written by is a banker in Boston tuesday Weeks began: "My Dear John": "The officials in case (the Wright-Mcintosh) relied that the property is for your company and make a showing air section. I want that the decision of tion is not final and an appeal to me." This letter was written 1921. A few days later secretary of war, Jerry wright, wrote the air company owed that $3,601,715 and instructed bring suitable action Wright-Martin Corp. In November, 1921 Attorney General Royvet wrote Weeks extended Investigation found that the company heavily overpaid." Lovett said he had "all papers in the United States district New York to take action toward recovery amounts overpaid to Martin company." At the same time documents showed, Lo United States District Hayward at New York institute such proceeded be necessary to recover Wright-Martin corps overpayment of $3,601. Shortly afterward wrote a memorandum regarding the attack from Charles Hayward that an appealed denied the Wright-Man company. He also told that the files of the case forwarded to the de jice justice for criminal action. In view of this fairs, the case has paid control of the war Waltnwright added. On June 23, I wrote Hayward that derided there be action in your case Mr. Hoyt." Who was Hoyt asked? "An official of Martin Company," said "The secretary of Gedf to hold tand he did so." Scarce "Later the case was from the United State attorney at New York action has ever..." SELECTION RALLY The boosters for W. J. Carmitel, "Bob" Strain and Harry H. Coke, for Fullerton trustees, planning a rally tonight at Fullerton clubrooms at which he hope to further the candidity of their group. These three candidates are running in opposition to the policy of the present Fullerton police department, and backed by some of the busmen, it is said. An attendee of more than 100 is expected right. NABLE TO SELECT WILBUR SUCCESSOR LOS ANGELES, April 2.—Govrion Friend W. Richardson, who scheduled to return to the capitatonight, announced today he is able to reach a decision in appointment of a chief and appoint justice to replace Presiding Office Wilbur, who resigned to the cabinet as secretary of navy. BOY HOLDS THIEVES; OPS LET THEM GO When the 15-year-old son of S. Grafton of West Custer-st and four chicken thieves in the fifty-three coop at 9 o'clock last night he fired a milk bottle at m, grabbed a shotgun and held quartet at bay until police seize. Then they got away. CLAIMS BOY MORON At a hearing today on the saintof Everett, O'Dowd, 22, of Buttington Beach, facing a statury charge involving a 15-yeargirl, Dr. R. A. Cushman of Ana gave it as his opinion that the youth was not insane but moron with the mentality of a of 8. If he is found insane, statutory charge, of course, be dismissed. PARKING space for auto by day. or month. Central Auto k opposite California Theater. ne 975. PLAIN DEALER CLASSIFIED ADS PRODUCE RESULTS LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, April 2.—Potatoe: Idaho rusets $2.50 @ $2.75; poorer $2.00 @ $2.25. Nevada & Oregon Burbanks, best $3.25; poorer $3.00. New Stock San Diego 16 @ 12c pound. LOS ANGELES CITEUS LOS ANGELES, April 2.—Oranges: Northern and southernns, special brands $4.50 @ $5.00; 200s and smaller $3.75 @ $4.25; market pack $3.00 @ $3.25, calls $1.00 @ $1.25. Lemons: Special brands $3.50 @ $3.75; choice $2.50 @ $3.00; market pack $2.00 @ $2.50; loose $1.50. Grapefruit: Imperial Valley special brands $4.00 @ $4.22; poorer small $3.00 @ $2.50; locals, special brands $3.25 @ $3.50. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco, $32,200,000. Seattle, $6,779,620. Portland, G, $6,155,254. Oakland, $2,918,600. Long Beach, $1,433,636. Los Angeles, $25,236,453. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, April 2.—Butter 43. Eggs: Extras 28; case count 24½; pullets 24. Poultry: Hers 22; broilers 30; fryers 30. Belgian hares 2 for 5¼ pounds 1¾c; old hares 8¢; Belgian hares 3½ to 5 pounds 12. A speaker engaged to lecture in a small town in the middle west arrived in the afternoon. The place seemed but poorly provided with show bills, and he thought he would find out if people knew anything at all about what was in store for them. Accordingly he entered a grocer's shop. Good afternoon," he said to the man behind the counter." Any entertainment going on here tonight?" Anything that will help me to while away an evening? The shopkeeper gazed at his interrogator, wiped his hands and then replied slowly: "Well, I expect there's goin' to be a lecture. I've been sellin' eggs all day." And wisely, too. We hesitate. To gurgle down You distillate. WASHINGTON, April of America's war-time crets were bared to J.Great espionage system tended to the ownerStandard Aircraft to Captain H.L.Scalfe,partment of justice agen today before the Daughtigation committee. Scalfe supported L with confidential report naval intelligence secreta showed that "blueprint and specifications" one of airplane made in the fell into the possession. In a second rep Scalfe read Ingersoll's "Mingle,Finkelsterich.Woolworth Bullies as attorneys for Japan eats,had some hand in of auctioneers who so sentents of the Standard- TONIGHT ---Your last opportunity to see VICTOR HUGO'S IMMORTAL MASTERPIECE NCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME with LON CHANEY as THE HUNCHBACK A UNIVERSAL PRODUCTION— You'll never forget it—You've never seen its like—Don't Miss It! GO TONIGHT Prices: 55c. 83 cents and $1.10 Children 28 cents. Including Tax CALIFORNIA WAR SECRETS WERE BARED TO JAPANESE (Continued From Page One) A letter written by Hayden, who is a banker in Boston, to Secretary Weeks began: "My Dear John: "The officials in charge of our case (the Wright-Martin) were incompetent." Weeks replied he was "convinced that the proper procedure is for your company to come in and make a showing before the plant. No other plant in America ever had so much money to spend on experimental building. Their policy seemed to be to get the planes and get the supervision of all kinds of machines. Even if they did not get the machinery, they did get the plans and blueprints and specifications." Scalfe charged he was "blocked" in his investigation of the Standard Aircraft company, and of the activation of Mitchell. DRUGGISTS HELD FOR MANSLAUGHTER TOLEDO, Ohio, April 2. Charges of manslaughter were placed this afternoon against Meyer Selzman, druggist, and two clerks, alleged to have sold denatured alcohol, unlabeled, which is said to have caused the deaths of 15 persons here since Sunday. Phillip Miller, Toledo, died at a hospital here at noon and two others are near death there. WAR SECRETS WERE BARED TO JAPANESE (Continued From Page One) A letter written by Hayden, who is a banker in Boston, to Secretary Weeks began: "My Dear John: "The officials in charge of our case (the Wright-Martin) were incompetent." Weeks replied he was "convinced that the proper procedure is for your company to come in and make a showing before the air section. I want you to know that the decision of the air section is not final and you can take an appeal to me." This letter was written in June, 1921. A few days later an assistant secretary of war, J. M. Walnwright, wrote the air section that the company owed the government $3,601,715 and instructed it to bring suitable action against the Wright-Martin Corporation. In November, 1921, Assistant Attorney General Robert H. Lovett wrote Weeks, "that after extended investigation it was found that the company had been heavily overpaid." Lovett said he had forwarded "all papers in the case to the United States district attorney in New York to take proper action toward recovery of the amounts overpaid to the Wright-Martin company." At the same time Scalfe's documents showed, Lovett wrote United States District Attorney Hayward at New York "to institute such proceedings as may be necessary to recover from the Wright-Martin corporation the overpayment of $3,601,715." Shortly afterward Walnwright wrote a memorandum to Weeks regarding the attached letter from Charles Hayden, representing that an appeal had been denied the Wright-Martin company. He also told Weeks that the files of the case had been forwarded to the department of justice for criminal prosecution. In view of this state of affairs, the case has passed beyond control of the war department." Walnwright added. On June 23, 1921, Weeks wrote Hayden that "I have ordered that there be no further action in your case until I see Mr. Hoyt." "Who was Hoyt?" Wheeler asked. "An official of the Wright-Martin Company," said Scalife. "The secretary of war requested Goff to hold up the case and he did so," Scalife added. "Later the case was withdrawn from the United States district attorney at New York and no action has ever been taken plant. No other plant in America ever had so much money to spend on experimental building. Their policy seemed to be to get the planes and get the supervision of all kinds of machines. Even if they did not get the machinery, they did get the plans and blueprints and specifications." Scalfe charged he was "blocked" in his investigation of the Standard Aircraft company, and of the activities of Mitsui & Co. A preliminary inquiry he added, revealed over-payments of more than $2,267,000 to the Standard firm. "There was a clear war fraud case against the Standard Company, but it has never been prosecuted." Scalife added. "It Japanese owners were represented by the law firm of former attorney general George W. Wickerham and that may account for it." "Do you think the attorneys of Mitsui & Co., Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft used personal influence on the department of justice in behalf of their client?" asked Wheeler. "Yes, I certainly do." Scalife read a letter from Wickersham to solicitor General James M. Beck. It was addressed "Dear Jim" and asked Beck to see the chief justice (Tatt) of the United States supreme court regarding the date of Mitsui's trial. "I think that is highly unethical and shows the working of what I call 'the invisible government'" said Scaliffe. "But Beck didn't regard Wickersham's letter as highly confidential and personal for he put it in the files of the department of justice," said Moses. "I think it was improper." Scaliffe revealed that a "gentleman's agreement" was entered into by former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty during his impeachment proceedings a year ago, to "bring immediate prosecution against the Standard Company." "That agreement was reached so you would not touch on that case the impeachment proceedings?" Wheeler asked. "Yes, and not one move has been made to prosecute either the Standard or Mitsui & Co." Scalffe also charged that representatives of Mitsui & Co. were present in the war department and helped take the government's audit in that case." wrote Hayden that "I have ordered that there be no further action in your case until I see Mr. Hoyt." "Who was Hoyt?" Wheeler asked. "An official of the Wright-Martin company," said Scalfe. "The secretary of war requested Goff to hold up the case and he did so." Scalfe added. "Later the case was withdrawn from the United States district attorney at New York and no action has ever been taken against the company. "The actual profit taken from the government by the Wright-Martin company was 270 per cent. In the overpayment were charges for laundry, tips, cigars, expenses in attending meetings, expenses of employees in compiling income tax data for the company and employment of secret service operatives," Scalfe told the committee. "They were also petty graffers?" asked Wheeler. "Yes, but they got $5,000,000 in all." Scalfe retorted. "All these overpayments constitute criminal offences?" asked Wheeler. "Yes, each false item is a distinct and separate criminal offense," said Scalife. "I recommended criminal prosecutions and none has been made to date." The committee then adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning. WASHINGTON, April 2. — All of America's war-time aviation secrets were bared to Japan thru a great espionage system which extended to the ownership of the Standard Aircraft Corporation, Captain H. L. Scalfe, former department of justice agent, charged today before the Daugherty investigation committee. Scalfe supported his charges with confidential reports from the naval intelligence service, which showed that "blueprints, plans and specifications" on every type of airplane made in this country fell into the possession of Japan. In a second report which Scalfe read Ingersoll said: "Mingle, Pinkelstein and Enrich, Woolworth Building, acting as attorneys for Japanese interests, had some hand in the work of auctioneers who sold the contents of the Standard Aircraft Tomorrow Only Vaudeville 5 BIG ACTS JEAN & ART KEELEY IN "HER FIRST LESSON" Very "Petite" and Entertaining EVANS & WILSON IN "BITS OF THIS AND THAT" The high spots in Fun and Laughter JOHN & EDNA BURTON IN "A BLEND OF MELODY" A singing and piano act with class throut splendid costuming. CECILE, ELDRED, CARR IN "A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING" Novelty surprises, gorgeous costumes, beautiful scenery. The prettiest and classiest act of the season. 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