oc-plain-dealer 1925-03-11

U.S. SENATOR ON WITNESS STANO CHEYENNE, Wyo., Mar. 11—U. S. Sen. John R. Kendrick of Wyoming, was called to the witness stand today by government counsel at opening of the third day's session of government's equity suit to break leases on Tenpot Dome naval oil leases. Only a small crowd was present. Former Sen. Pomerene questioned his former colleague as to Kendrick's first knowledge of Teapot lease. Kendrick testified he received a telegram from Wyoming oil representatives April 7, asking him to investigate Teapot negotiations. Kendrick said he appealed on April 14 to interior department for consideration of 50-50 proposition with government for lease by Wyoming oil interests, represented by L. A. Miller, of Cheyenne. Kendricks activity at the interior department was thru the senator's secretary, W. A. Anderson. Defense counsel objected to Anderson's report on his conference at the interior department. Government counsel did not press the matter. Sen. Kendricks questioning went on to data concerning communications from H. Foster Bain of the interior department. Kendrick testified that on Apr. 10, 1922, he did not know the Teapot Dome had been leased and that communications from the interior department at that time indicated that the lease was still under consideration. The lease it has subsequently been shown was made on April 7, 1922. Sen. Kendrick identified a telegram from former Gov. B. B. Brooks of Wyoming, protesting the reported leasing of Teapot Dome "under a private contract without opportunity for sub- NEWS IN BRIEF SEATTLE—With rudder broken, tramp steamer Hokyn Maru was adrift off Tatosh today, according to wireless. NEW YORK—Executive committee of Western Pacific Ry, recommended to directors today payment of $5 share to common stock holders. The committee also recommended stock dividend of 16 2-3 per cent in common and 16 2-3 in upreferred to be paid to both common and pfd. stock holders. WASHINGTON—Rear Admiral Wm. A. Moffett was renominated today by Pres. Coolidge as chief of navy bureau of aeronautics. WASHOE—Dr. Arthur House, 55, Ashland dentist was exonerated today of statutory charges involving his 14-year-old daughter. A district court jury, after five hours' deliberation, returned a verdict of "not guilty." Cecil House, 22, student at Univ. of Neb., accused by sister of similar alleged offenses, will be tried in district court within few days. WASHINGTON — Conferences of Republicans and Democrats in senate were called for tomorrow to discuss legislative program for remainder of special session. The world court proposal is to be brought up at both caucuses. WASHINGTON—Eugene Meyer, Jr., was nominated this afternoon by Pres. Coolidge for another term as director of war finance corporation. LOS ANGELES—Nearly score are under arrest or suspicion in new drive on girl attackers and mashers following report of two new cases in which child and young woman are said to have been attacked. LOS ANGELES—Justice Scott will decide tomorrow afternoon whether Mrs. Mary E. Lawrence will be required to stand trial in superior court on a manslaughter charge filed against her after a coroner's jury returned a verdict that Mrs. Jessie Glicchrist died from phenol poisoning resulting from a "beauty" treatment. SAN PRANCISCO — Chinese were thrown into a panic today when an ammonia tank in a refrigerating plant exploded. Employees of the company as well as others in adjoining hotels in the heart of Chinatown were driven to the streets by the fumes. NEW YORK—Acquisition of control of St. Louis Southwestern Ry, by interest identified with the Rock Island and S. P. R. R., was announced today by Charles Hayden, chairman of the Rock Island lines. SACRAMENTO — Reopening administration's fight against Will C. Wood, state supt, of public instruction, Charles H. Duel, of Chico, late today introduced a constitutional amendment in assembly to abolish school superintendency and place educational system under sole charge of director of education named by the state board of education. WASHINGTON — Senate confirmed nomination of Jeanette A. Hyde of Salt Lake City to be collector of customs at Honolulu. NO DECISION ON UNIVERSITY SITE SAN PRANCISCO, March 11—The site for an enlarged Southern Branch of the U. C. remained undecided today following three Kendrick testified that on Apr. 10, 1922, he did not know the Teapot Dome had been leased and that communications from the interior department at that time indicated that the lease was still under consideration. The lease it has subsequently been shown was made on April 7, 1922. Sen. Kendrick identified a telegram from former Gov. B. B. Brooks of Wyoming, protesting the reported leasing of Teapot Dome "under a private contract and without opportunity for public bidding." As a result of these protests, Kendrick testified, he introduced a resolution in the senate calling for an inquiry into the Teapot negotiations. The afternoon session was taken up with further depositions, laying ground for introduction of deposition by former Asst. Secy. of Navy Roosevelt, in reference to Harding executive order transferring naval oil lease from navy to interior department. "BLACK" ARMADA CONTINUES HUNT ABOARD U.S.S. SEATTLE, WITH U.S. S. PLEET OFF MEXICAN COAST, Mar. 11—The "Black" armada of U.S. fleet continued today its relentless advance on "Blue" fleet, which sent out cruisers vainly scouting in a fruitless endeavor to locate "Black" fleet. Frequent code messages, sent on low power and breaking radio silence, indicated today final preparation of this great drama which is about to take place. The "Blue" destroyers are reported ready to launch a night attack on invading "Black" fleet. When "Black" fleet has been located, "Blue" submarines will probably follow with an attack at daylight, diving under water in an effort to protect its destroyers and reaching a position near "Black" battleships from which numerous torpedoes could be launched. Here submarines will be in great danger, for the speedy destroyers closely surrounding the "Black" battleships are ready to attack any periscope that shows itself even for an instant. The submarines hope sea at time of their attack will be covered with whitecaps so tell tale wake of their periscopes may escape detection from the keen eyes of the destroyer look-out. All hands are alert night shrouds movements of two great fleets. SHOOTS CHILD AND COMMITTS SUICIDE NEW YORK March 11—Will WASHINGTON—Eugene Meyer, Jr., was nominated this afternoon by Pres. Coolidge for another term as director of war finance corporation. LOS ANGELES—Nearly score are under arrest or suspicion in new drive on girl attackers and mashers following report of two new cases in which child and young woman are said to have been attacked. KANSAS CITY—Miss Ethel Barrymore, taken ill Monday night, is worse, according to her manager, and has cancelled all engagements this week. Her physician, Dr. L. S. Milne, will make examination at noon. SEATTLE — Japanese trump steamer Hokuyo Maru, reported in distress with rudder broken off Tataco this morning, has made repairs and is proceeding to port under own (steam), according to advises late today. PITTSBURGH — Two masked robbers escaped with $6,000 jewelry this afternoon after beating clerk unconscious in shop of Robt. Gestrich. TOPEKA—Kansas senate today passed anti-allion land owning bill already passed by house, which bars all persons not eligible to citizenship from owning land in Kansas. The vote was 34 for and none against. VANCOUVER — Hon. Isago Gomyo, Japanese consul-general here, has received cabled orders recalling him to Tokyo, where it is reported he will be given important post in Japanese government foreign office. His successor here has not ben named. WASHINGTON—Secy. of Labor Davis today frankly admitted he had been unable to make up his mind whether to order deportation of Mrs. Hannah Chaplin, or permit her to remain another year for medical treatment. NEW YORK—A charge of disorder conduct against James Rennie, husband of Dorothy Gish, film actress, by Charles H. Duell, film producer., suing Rennie's sister-in-law, Lillian Gish, was dismissed today in magistrate court. Duell charged Rennie threatened him because of injunction suit Duell seeks to restrain Lillian Gish from appearing in pictures other than his own. Duell claims prior contract rights. NORFOLK—In a heavy fog today the Pennsylvania railroad steamer Pennsylvania, ran down one of that company's freight car barges and James Jones, barg man, was crushed to death. The brought up at both causes. WASHINGTON — Senate confirmed nomination of Jeanette A. Hyde of Salt Lake City to collector of customs at Honolulu. NO DECISION ON UNIVERSITY SITE SAN FRANCISCO, March 11—The site for an enlarged Southern Branch of the U.C. remained undecided today following three hours of futile balloting at meeting here late yesterday of regents Only 17 of the 24 regents were present at the meeting, which was presided over by Gov. Richardson and it is understood situation was deadlocked. Among sites considered were Huntington and Hastings states offered jointly by Pasadena, South Pasadena, Monrovia, Alhambra, Sierra Madre Arcadia, San Gabriel and San Marino; and sites in Fullerton Beverly Hills, Burbank and Palo Verde. It was decided nos to select a site unless choice represented wish of majority of entire board of regents. Another meeting was called for March 21 to be held In San Francisco for purpose of further considering offered sites. The site receiving 13 votes at that time will be selected it was announced. HEAD OF KIWANIS ENJOYS QUARTET An idea of what one man at least thinks of the Kiwanis club double quartet may be obtained from the letter of invitation sent President Charley Mann by Geo K. Gann, general chairman of the international convention to be held at St. Paul in June. "I was much interested and impressed with this chorus at Denver," said Gann, who hopes the quartet will help to put ginger into the big gathering. CAPTURES HOLDUPS LOS ANGELES, March 11—Fighting terrific hand to hand battle with two armed men, S. J. Hahn, owner of jewelry store in West Third-street, frustrated robber of store today and held男价 once until arrival of police. Hahn managed to snatch from one hold up pair piece of honee, convert into impromptu blackjack, and beat his two assailants into sub mission. FOSDICK DECLINES MANCHESTER, Eng, March 18 Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdle former pastor of First Prebyterian church of New York, alth Baptist by faith, has decline pastorate of Manchester Union Chapel, it was learned today. are ready to attack any periscope that shows itself even for an instant. The submarines hope sea at time of their attack will be covered with whitecaps so tell tale wake of their periscopes may escape detection from the keen eyes of the destroyer look-out. All hands are alert as night shrouds movements of two great fleets. SHOOTS CHILD AND COMMITTS SUICIDE NEW YORK, March 11.—William Cortallera, 25, a Porto Rican, shot and killed himself today in Brooklyn after shooting and wounding Katherine Papino, 19, daughter of his landlord. Cortallera had been ordered by her parents, with whom he boarded, to move because of his attentions to the child. He waylaid her this morning on her way to school. The girl will recover from two shots that grazed her forehead. LEGAL NOTICE ELECTION NOTICE FOR MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given to the voters of Magnolia School District, County of Orange, State of California, that an election will be held on Friday, the twenty-seventh day of March, 1925, for the purpose of electing one trustee to the school board of said district. The polls will be open at the Magnolia schoolhouse in the Magnolia district from 1 o.m. to 6 p.m. on the date of said election. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES. Publish Mar. 11, 18 and 25, 1925. ELECTION NOTICE FOR ORANGETHORPE SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given to the voters of Orangethorpe School District, County of Orange, State of California, that an election will be held on Friday, the twenty-seventh day of March, 1925, for the purpose of electing one trustee to the school board of said district. The polls will be open at the Orangethorpe schoolhouse in the Orangethorpe district from 1 o.m. to 6 p.m. on the date of said election. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES. Publish Mar. 11, 18 and 25, 1925. "SOUTH" Coincident with the appointment of James Barton of Des Moites, Iowa, as national adjutant of the American Legion, it is announced that an effort is being made to make Barton a permanent permanent and in attendance at adjutant's salary from $7,000 to $10,000 a year. FOSDICK DECLINES MANCHESTER, Eng. March 19. Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Foddle former pastor of First Presbyterian church of New York, alth Baptist by faith, has declined pastorate of Manchester Union Chapel, it was learned today. Dr. Foddle recently resigns New York pastorate because of exceptions taken by Presbytery in his modernist views. "FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS USURPED PERSONAL AND PROPERTY RIGHTS" Nine personal and property rights which the constitution guarantees have been insurped by the federal government in the late decade, Gov. Albert C. Ritchie Maryland declared recently. "Ten short years have witnessed a revolution in governmental power in this country," he said, new order, amazing in the swirlingness of its coming and in the construction it has wrought." He cited the income tax and inheritance tax as violations of the constitution which gave the government "complete, arbitrary and despotic power" over the citizens' income. His list of examples of violation of the bill of rights was headed by the prohibition amendment "centralizing in the federal government the power to control internal calling liquors." "What has become." Governor Ritchie asked, "of the right for jury trial in criminal cases, when the courts substitute for it a wrong proceeding in which the court acts as grand jury, prosecutor and judge? "What has become of the grantee against double jeopardy when states are permitted to proclaim a person for the same net which the federal government has already punished him?" USE GOPPER SLAP Copper slag is being crushed road construction and the main facture of cement at a new plant in New South Wales. BRIEF NOGELES.—Justice Scott made tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Mary E. Lawrence required to stand trial in court on a manslaughter led against her after a jury returned a verdict Jessie Glicchrist died school poisoning resulting beauty” treatment. FRANCISCO.—Chinese town into a panic today ammonia tank in a reagent plant exploded. Emily the company as well as adjoining hotels in the Chinatown were driven to be by the fumes. YORK.—Acquisition of St. Louis Southwestern interests identified with the land and S. P. R. R. was sold today by Charles Hayman of the Rock IslandEMENTO.—Reopening nation’s fight against food, state supt, or publication, Charles H. Dueel, late today introduced additional amendment in to abolish school super-ty and place educational sole charge of education named by the board of education. INGTON.—Senate confirmation of Jeanette A. Salt Lake City to be col- customs at Honolulu. DECISION ON UNIVERSITY SITE FRANCISCO, March 11.—For an enlarged Southern the U. C., remained un-today following three DECISION ON UNIVERSITY SITE STATUS OF BILLS IN LEGISLATURE STATH CAPITOL, SACRAMENTO, March 11.—Passed out of assembly public morals committee over protest of 15 Hebrew religious organizations headed by unordained rabbis, Assemblyman Edgar C. Levy, bill empowering district attorneys to issue permits for withdrawal of sacramental wine is subject submitted to lower house carrying “do pass” recommendation. Isdore Golden, assistant district attorney of San Francisco, led fight for measure in committee declaim bill represents ‘an attempt to step use of sacramental wines for bootlegging purposes.” Speaking against, Ed F. Maher of San Francisco denounced Levey act as “a bill aimed at pthodox Jews in endeavor on part of reform element to gain control of sacramental wines.” Another important measure passed out of committee today with favorable recommendation was amended to “Blue sky” law granting State Corporations Commissioner E. M. Daugherty 20 additional deputies to wage genetic campaign against fake oil stock promoters and traffickers in other alleged spurious stocks. As passed by assembly committee on corporations act provides for additional $150,000 in the corporation department budget. The amended bill also gratefully increases the power of the corporation commissioner in prosecution of dealers in bogus securities. The status of other important measures before legislation today: Bill by Assemblyman Reindollar, San Rafael, establishing eight-hour day for guards and other employs at two state prisons, passed by assembly. Twenty salary increase bills for county officers tabled by senate government efficiency committee after warning by Gov. Richardson he would subject all such measures to careful scrutiny. Foreign News PARIS.—Brigands attacked a party of Anglo-American archeological students near Arta, in the Greek province of the same name, according to exports received here today. An American named Logan was injured seriously. PARIS—“France still adheres to Geneva protocol and will remain faithful to obligation,” Premier Herriot told International News Service today before meeting with cabinet. “Nevertheless,” premier continued, “France will consider carefully all suggestions for coordinating decision of all nations regarding protocol. We have sent telegram to M. Briand at Geneva with these points for presentation before council Thursday.” Seats for “The Blue Moon” will be on sale at Jackson’s Clothing store Thursday and Friday. The play is to be presented in the high school auditorium Friday night, with Miss Bickley as director. LONDON—Peace in Morocco where Riff tribesmen under Abdel Krim are in revolt against Spain, loomed tday when Moors made overtures for parley. Gen. Primo Rivera, head of military directory, now in Tetuan, is drawing up peace terms. ROME—Albanian consul, reported instigator of recent slaying of Communist deputy, Guurakutgi, at Barl, has fled into interior of Albania. LONDON—Turkish government has taken drastic steps to put down rebellion in Kurdistan. All males between 24 and 38 have been drafted for service and mobilization in all districts has been carried out. Kurdish rebels have withdrawn from Diar Bekir, Armenia, and are regrouping force. PARIS—A new foreign loan is necessary if France I to stabilize EPIDEMIC OF FLU IN STATE SCHOOL SACRAMENTO. March Outbreak of an epidemic of enza at the Preston State of Industry today caused the board of charities and corrected to postpone its inquiry charges that Allen Albee, I.M. Francisco youth, was disclined from the institution auxiliary from partial paralysis as the suit of alleged improper mistreatment. Niancy youths in the institute have been stricken with “diving the past few days,” Mrs. Amy Steinhart Braden retary of the board of charities and corrections and it was impossible to probe condition the school during the epiphany Four nurses and an add physician were dispatched here today to help the medical force at the institute handle the “flu” epidemic. Mrs. Braden announced the board will consider the Los Angeles “baby market” scandal today and that a state-wide limitation will probably be levied into the alleged sale of life-mate children. Reports that conditions to those exposed in Los Angeles exist elsewhere in the state reached the board, Mrs Braden cleared, and it is planned quest all courts in the state make careful inquiry into case before approving adopt quests. IMPORTANT NEW TOMB DISCOVERY CAIRO, Egypt, March 11 other important archeologist covery has been made at South of Giza, it was learned day. The structure is bellied the temple of the famous pyramid. Italian excavator unearned at Assoum a chapel DECISION ON UNIVERSITY SITE RANCISCO, March 11.—For an enlarged Southern U. C. remained untidy following three tentile balloting at meet- date yesterday of regents of the 24 regents were the meeting, which was over by Gov. Richardson, under situation was Among sites consid- ered Huntington and Hastings offered jointly by South Pasadena, Mon- ambra, Sierra Madre, San Gabriel and San and sites in Fullerton, Hills, Burbank and Palos decided not to select a choice represented wish of entire board of re- another meeting was call- march 21 to be held in San for purpose of further offering sites. The site 13 votes at that time will it was announced. OF KIWANIS JOYOS QUARTET a of what one man atanks of the Kiwanis club quartet may be obtained letter of invitation sent Charley Mann by Geo. general chairman of the national convention to be it. Paul in June. MUCH interested and im- with this chorus at Den- d Gann, who hopes the will help to put ginger big gathering. BURES HOLDUPS ANGELES, March 11.—terrific hand to hand with two armed men, S. J. owner of jewelry store in third-st. frustrated robbery today and held men pris- arrival of police. Hahn to snatch from one hold- piece of hose, converted promptu blackjack, and two assailants into sub- DICK DECLINES HESTER, Eng. March 11. Harry Emerson Foadick pastor of First Presbyterian of New York, altho by faith, has declined form Manchester Union it was learned today. LITTLE FIRE LOSS Fire department was called at 9 p.m. Tuesday to answer an alarm from Holly Sugar Factory, where conveyor belt in pump-drive house had caught fire. The flames were quickly extinguished with little damage. G. W. Gould, night watchman at the sugar factory, today expressed his thanks to firemen for their efficient work. The origin of the fire is thought to have been spontaneous combustion. QUARREL FATAL SEDALJA, Mo., March 11.—Clyde Porter, 45, and his wife, Siebe, 32, were both shot and killed today culminating a family guarrel of long standing, according to John Zinn, the stain man's father-in-law, who surrendered to authorities immediately after the double slaying. Porter first shot and killed his wife, Zinn Lin turn killing Porter. All are farmers. The shoot- ing orphaned three children. One Time Texas Cow Girl Wins Honor in Paris Grand Opera IMPORTANT NEW TOMB DISCOVE CAIRO, Egypt, March 11 other important archeologist covery has been made at South of Giza, it was lear- day. The structure is belled the temple of the famous pyramid. Italian excavator uebearted at Assoun a chur- longing to the eighth century Christ. Treasures and solldors tomb discovered near Giza. Boston Museum-Harvard University expedition will be great those found in King Tut's it was declared today by an gists. Already there is to be coffin of alabaster covere gold leaf. On the coffin is touch or scroll with an indication indicating the mummy of a member of the royal not of King Sneforu. Consl furniture of the third dynasty the tomb as well as alabas sels and copperware. DENIES SALE OF MEXICAN OIL I NEW YORK, March 11 final of a print report tha ward Doheny had begun an for the sale of his Mexi properties was made today magnate's secretary, wh plans were under way for nization of the Pan-An Companies Mexican and Ca properties for the purpose o lting these two interests. The two properties he the plans go thru, will over by separate corporate subsidiaries of the Pan-An HEAVY SNOWPA What are declared to heaviest snowstorms in years have fallen in the states according to reports 99 inches being piled up in Pass district where So. Cal son Co. is doing devel- work. Drifts two or three as deep as this have gather is said the total snowfall 236 inches. Big Bear couldn't be read telephone yesterday. CORONA MAN HEAD ON GIRL'S CHA Accused of criminally atta and 17-year-old Fullerton Frank Marabella, 20. Corot taken into custody late year The crime is alleged to have place near the girl's hom- day night. One Time Texas Cow Girl Wins Honor in Paris Grand Opera For the first time since Nordica was one of its stars, the Paris Grand Opera has given a contract to an American singer Mary McConnle (above), one time Texas cow girl, will make her debut there in "Penst." WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1925 EPIDEMIC OF FLU IN STATE SCHOOL MACRAMENTO, March 11.—break of an epidemic of influenza at the Preston State School industry today caused the state board of charities and corrections postpone its inquiry into charges that Allen Albee, 17, San Francisco youth, was discharged on the institution suffering from partial paralysis as the result of alleged improper care and treatment. Directly youths in the institution have been stricken with "flu" during the past few days, according to Amy Steinhart Braden, secretary of the board of charities for corrections and it would be possible to probe conditions at school during the epidemic. Nurse and an additional assistant were dispatched from today to help the regular medical force at the institution to handle the "flu" epidemic. Mrs. Braden announced that she will consider the Los Angeles "baby market" scandal late May and that a state-wide investigation will probably be launched into the alleged sale of illegitimate children. Reports that conditions similar those exposed in Los Angeles at elsewhere in the state have reached the board, Mrs. Braden deferred, and it is planned to rest all courts in the state to take careful inquiry into each case before approving adoption retests. IMPORTANT NEW TOMB DISCOVERY CAIRO, Egypt, March 11.—An important archeological discovery has been made at Saguara, south of Giza, it was learned today. The structure is believed to be the temple of the famous Step Pyramid. Italian excavators have arrived at Assoum a church be- Woman Explorer Is Feared Lost Fears are felt for the safety of Mrs. Delia J. Akeley, naturalist and explorer, from whom no word has come since she entered the East African Jungle last November. Around The COURT HOUSE O. Howard Lucy, Placentia, was held to answer to superior court on charge of acting as DENY DANGER OF FIRE FROM WIRE There's no danger or fire if insulated or even "live" electric wires lay next to wood in dwelling. Furthermore glass, or other insulators are not needed in wiring a house—they simply are placed, according to company rules, for "moral effect" on dwellers. In fact they never found it to be a case in their experience that fire in any house over was caused by electric light wires, under any condition, engineers and experts for So. California Edison Co. declared from witness stand in Superior Judge K. Y. Williams' court this morning at trial of a $3500 damage suit brought against the company. To further their contention, a miniature "set" was brought into court, and wood was placed across two "live" wires, not insulated, to show wood wouldn't burn. The electric light wasn't burned out or fuses weren't blown. One expert explained wood is a poor conductor, and in early days o felectricity wooden insulators were used. Bringing action are L. A. and J. A. Bloomer of Newport Beach who claim fire in their new dwelling was caused by electric light wires. COOLIDGE STILL MINUS ATTY.-GEN. (Continued From Page One) to attorney generalship, it was reported in administration quarters this afternoon, following the senate's rejection of Chas. B. Warren. Judge McCammant will be remembered as Oregon delegate at 1924 convention in Chicago who IMPORTANT NEW TOMB DISCOVERY CAIRO, Egypt, March 11.—An important archeological discovery has been made at Saguara, south of Giza, it was learned to-day. The structure is believed to be the temple of the famous Step Pyramid. Italian excavators have hearted at Assoun a church belonging to the eighth century after its treasures and splendors of the tomb discovered near Giza by the Boston Museum-Harvard University expedition will be greater than those found in King Tut's tomb, was declared today by archeologists. Already there is to be seen a coffin of alabaster covered with red leaf. On the coffin is a caricature or scroll with an inscription indicating the mummy is that of a member of the royal suite if not of King Sneferu. Considerable furniture of the third dynasty is in tomb as well as alabaster vases and copperware. GENIES SALE OF MEXICAN OIL LAND NEW YORK, March 11.—Deal of a printed report that Edward Doheny had begun negotiations for the sale of his Mexican oil properties was made today by oil magnate's secretary, who said pins were under way for recognition of the Pan-American companies Mexican and California properties for the purpose of handling these two interests. The two properties, he said, if plans go thru, will be taken over by separate corporations as subsidiaries of the Pan-American Heavy Snowfall. What are declared to be the earliest snowstorms in many years have fallen in the mountains, according to reports today. Inches being piled up in Kaiser as district where So. Calif. Edina Co. is doing development work. Drifts two on three times deep as this have gathered. It said the total snowfall there is 5 inches. Big Bear couldn't be reached by telephone yesterday. ORONA MAN HELD ON GIRL'S CHARGE Accused of criminally attacking a 17-year-old Fullerton girl, Bank Marabella, 20, Corona, was taken into custody late yesterday. The crime is alleged to have taken place near the girl's home Sunny night. Around The COURT HOUSE O. Howard Lucy, Placentia, was held to answer to superior court on charge of acting as broker without proper state authority, following preliminary hearing before Justice K. E. Morrison at Santa Ana late yesterday. Lucy has been at liberty under $500 ball since arrest a fortnight ago. Shortly after marriage at Redding in 1921, Hazel Keller deserted her husband, Roy A. Keller, according to complaint for divorce on file today in superior court at Santa Ana. It was stated in the suit they have no community property or children. Trial of $25,000 damage suit brought by Mrs. Heizen Simons against Dr. Wm. A. Flood, Santa Ana dentist, came to an abrupt end late yesterday, after plaintiff rested case, when Judge Z. B. West granted defense motion for non-suit. There was no evidence to show Dr. Flood had been guilty of malpractice when he treated Mrs. Simons' wisdom tooth, defense contended. Judge West stated that even if he permitted case to go to jury and a verdict for Mrs. Simons was found, he would be compelled to grant new trial. HELD UPON CHARGE OF HAVING LIQUOR Joe L. Leon, operator of a pool hall on W. Santa Fe-ave, Fullerton, was arrested last night by Fullerton police on charge of having liquor in his possession and carrying concealed weapons. Officers say they found two plints of whiskey. He was in jail today in default of $500 bail. COOLIDGE STILL MINUS ATTY.-GEN. (Continued From Page One) to attorney generalship, it was reported in administration quarters this afternoon, following the acnate's rejection of Chas. B. Warren. Judge McCammant will be remembered as Oregon delegate at 1924 convention in Chicago who placed Gov. Coolidge in nomination for vice-presidency. 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