Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1924, Page 17

M’LEAN, IN MESSAGE, -DENIES OIL HOLDINGS “Loan to Fall Made Without In- terest in Sinclair Enterprise, Says Publisher. OFFERS TO GIVE ALL FACTS Note for $100,000 Taken Without Any Security. Denial that Edward B. McLean, who loaned former Secretary Fall of the Interior Department $100,000, owns any interest in the Sinclair ofl com- panies, which obtained the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve lease, is con- tained in a telegram from Mr. Me- Lean made public here. A. Mitchell Palmer, former Attorney General, in a letter to Senator Walsh of Montana, member of the Senate committee investigating the Teapot Dome lease, gave the text of Mr. Mc- Lean's’ telegram. Mr. Palmer's letter tollows: “December 31, 1923. “Hon. Thomas J. Walsh, United States Senate, Washington, D. C. My Dear Senator Walsh: T have 6b- served in the press the report of the hearings before the Senate committee investigating the Teapot Dome oil lease. by which it appears that Hon. Albert B. Fall, former Secretary of the Interior, made a statement in ref- erence to moneys which he borrowed from Edward B. McLean. “Mr. McLean is now in Florida for the winter and Is obliged to remain there, owing to the condition of his own health and that of his wife He has requested me to say that if you desire a complete statement from him in ref- erence to sald loan for the record of | your hearings he will be glad to give, it. He has just telegraphed me as fol- n 1921 I loaned Fall $100,000 on | his personal note. I have never met Harry Sinclair nor have I ever met TDoheny or any of the sa-called oil erowd. I have never owned any Sin- clair oil stock nor stock in any of its subsidiary companies. 1 have never| owned any - stock in Mr. Doheny’s company or any company with which he is connected, nor any of his sub- sidiary companies. the note. It is absolutely unsecured.’ “I am conveying this information |1 to you at Mr. McLean's request, and suggest that if you desire any fuller detalls of the transaction, as far as Mr. McLean Is concerned, he will be very glad to give you all the Informa- tion you desire, greferring, however, that ‘it may be ¥nade in @ written statement, under oath if yod wish, as under the circumstances it would be There is no stock | | of these oll companies pledged with THE Forecast for January. THERE will be a serious dsturbe ances in Mocha, Java and the minds of several million of Amsr- icans who started the new year with new resolutions. + It will be a month of prosperity for dealers in coal, slate and crushed stome. A famous public man will drop dead following the discovery that Wwhile he was dellvering a high- brow address over the radlo to “this great radio audience of twenty million people,” nineteen million nine hundred and ninety- nine thousand, eight hundred an six left him flat and tuned int jazz orchestra stations. The Yale bowl will be leased for a con- Yentioy of the ex-kings of Greece. Washington will announce plans to scatter the rum fleet. February. The sclentific world, will be startled by the discovery that the * tomb of King Tut has been finally opened and found not to contain the body of the king but that of a man in‘a brown derby, sport sult and congress galiters beileved to be P. T. Barnum's chief of publicity. This will be a short month in ail parts of the United States, Canada and the Malay countries. The Le- viathan will make her first ap- pearance ‘with disc wheels, front and. rear bumpers, bigger and better mudguards and a set of €00d roads maps under the dash. The Prince of Wales will, fall off his horse. Washington will announce plans to scatter the rum fleet. March, Soft and hard hats will establish new records for sustained flights in all parts of the country. There will be riots in Barcelona, Bremen Perth Amboy, Long Island house- parties and all subway stations. BY H. L PHILLIPS, - the Year 1924. ONCE OVE Restaurant men will discover a substitute for rubber in chicken les. Two famous rulers will be it with cup custards. The King of Spain will discover & new dance step. The Prince of Wales wil fall off his horse. ! Washington will announce plans to scatter the rum fleet. Over 234,567,234 American housewives will suffer nervous relapses fol- lowing the discovery their hus- bands have been using the $3 guest-towels to thaw out the Ford intake valves. ' April. The oldest living member of the Elks will die in twenty-aix states. The ex-Kalser will sus- tain slight injuries by falling out of his crib. Theatrical managers will organize and demand reforms in church dancing. Trotsky will escape from his squirrel cage. The Prince of es will fall off his horse. ‘Washington will announce plans to scatter the rum fleet. May. The Prince of Wales will fall oft his horse. Washington will announce plans to scatter the rum eet. June. There will be eruptions of Ve- suvius, Mount Etna and in Cleve- land, the last named place being in great peril from escaping gasos for a full week. There Wil be a severe epidemic of handshaking in political ~circles. President Cool- idge will buy a delegate a G-cent cigar. Seismographs throughout the country will record the shock. The Prince of Wales will fall off his_horse. Washington will announce plans to scatter the rum fleet. OIN CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB of the There will be talk of investi- gating the stock exchange.. There will & great marine disaster: po! York without being photographed for the American newspaper public with their legs crossed, The clvilized world will be . thrown {nto despair by the Bews of & tremendous calamity: - uth - wi L e out witl the bases full. /) The Prince of Wales will fall off his' horse. Washington will an- nounce plans to scatter the rum fleet. August. There will bey bathing beauty contests wherever the ugliest girls in Americi gather to go wading. The former Crown Prince of Ger- many ‘will be polsoned by eating the paint off his rattle. Mu hi Kemel will open his fall m: cres under the Lausanne tre There will be an outbreak of tional apple, prune, raisin, cucum- ber, squash, vanilia extract and onion weel —the same high opin- £ ion of Colbert service that-is generally held, once we do a Tinning 2 job for you. 1 Colbert’s reputation arises from the com- plete satisfaction our work and prices invari- G ably give. MAURICE J. COLBERT Heating—Plumbing—Ti inning =621 F Street " ot H N - FEDERAL-AMERICAN (Copyright, 1023, shows. The Prince of Wales will fall off his horse. ‘ashington will announce plans to scatter the rum fleet. This also goes for September, October and November. i “September. President will announce there is no danger of a coal shortage. , _ October. Iliners, coal dealers and fuel administrators will announce there is no danger of a coal shortage. November. There will be the worst coal shortage in-vears. -December. The Prince of Wales will fall off his horse. Washington will announce plans the rum fleet. The to scatter by the Associated News- papers.) Have KLANSMEN VISIT CHURCH. Fund Presented Pastor of Colonial Beach Congregation. FREDERICKSBURG, Va., January 8.—~The religious service at the Methodist Church in Colonial Beach a few nights ago was interrupted rwhen an automobile stopped in front of the church and flve men, wearing masks and robes alighted and entered the church. A sentinel stopped at each doorway while two of the knights walked to the pulpit and handed the pastor, Rev. R. A, Craig, an envelope. While the pastor and congregation sat motionless, the hooded men turned and left the church. Rev. Mr. Cralg opened the envelope, took from it a number of crisp greendacks and a letter, which was signed “Knights of the Ku Klux Klan." Your Furniture UPHOLSTERED Now at a Big Saving Right now our upholstery ex- perts are nof busy, and to get your order right away we are UPHOLSTERING 3-Piece Parlor or Livi =210 Labor. Only Special low prices on our com- plete stock of Tapestries, Velours aj nd Silk Upholstery materiss. Skip Covers Made to Order AMERICAN UPHOLSTERY CO. 627 F SEN.W. yiron Little Boys’ Tweed Suits $1.98 Write or Cal Bring Sam Phone Main 8139 Satisfaction First Since 1859 that. people to their goals. DISTRICT “THE GOOD THINGS OF LIFE” Opportunity It has been said that opportunity knocks but once at every man’s door. 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Get a sup- ply. very difficult for him to come to Washington to testify in person be- fore your committee. “With very kindest regards, I am yours truly, “A. MITCHELL PALMER.” ALLEGED ROBBER HELD AFTER HALF-MILE CHASE Spent Sunday in Store He Is Charged With Looting, Say Moss Neck, Va., Police. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG, Va.. January —J Garrett, upon going to his general store, near Moss Neck, in Caroline county, Sunday morning, dis- covered that a thief had broken into the place and ransacked many of the | shelves. The theft was reported to the authorities. When Mr. Garrett, accompanied by | his son and nephew, returned to the store Sunday uight to get a coil for 2 Ford car. a @oor which had been shut was found open. A search was made and in an wpstairs room a pistol greeted young Garrett and Linwood Garrett when they entered the room with a lantern. The boys ran downstairs and gave the alarm and the intruder jumped from an upper window. After a half-mile chase a man, giving the name of James Jones, was captured. Jones, 1t appears. had consumed about twe dozen bottles of lemon and vanillg extract and crawled upstairs, where he slept through Sunday. Jones fs & stranger In the scction, He was sent on to the Caroline court. $3.00 and $4.00 suits, in sizes 3 to 8. Tailored of serviceable tweeds in two-piece and middy styles. @ Early Spring Millinery Modes First of the New Fashions for the Coming Season—and King's J P.alave First to Show Them $3.00 ma $6.95 Quality, style and moderate prices combine to make this ad- vance spring showing of trimmed hats an irresistible attraction to women who appreciate smart headwear at low cost. Models so many and so varied that every woman will find a becoming hat.” Such new and fashionable materials as Faille Silk Gros de Londres Satin Timbo Combinations Silk and Straw Combinations . Bright new flower and fancy trimmings that bring the springtime atmosphere in the heart of winter. Black and all colors. Trimmed Hat Sale New $5.00 Satin and Brocade Hats, in a wealth 32 98 - Men’s Shirts 59¢ o Left from Xmas Dollar Sales Continuing the sale that has taken the city by storm—sev- eral hundred still left of men's superior quality percale, printed madras and Krinkletex shirts, in white and a range of popular patterns. English Broadcloth hirts S $1.25 Actual $3 English_broadcloth shirts, sensationally under- priced because most of them are a bit soiled or mussed from handling. Sizes 13% to 17. +Neckbands or attached collars. White, tan, gray and blue. 50 cts. a week for 50 weeks will give you $25.37 $1.00 a week for 50 weeks will give you $50.75 $2.00 a week for 50 weeks will give you $101.50 $2.50 a week for 50 weeks will give you $126.87 $5.00 a week for 50 weeks will give you $253.75 $10.00 a week for 50 weeks will give you $507.50 Good for Grown-ups and Evlcrybody Federal-American National Bank 1315 F Street SAVINGS DEPARTMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5 P, M, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY of clever trimmings and in.black and all colo Also_clearance of $5.00- to $7.50 trimmed Vi vet Hats, cholce. Sale—Women’s $25.00 ‘ Stylish Stout Because we are planning a sale of such tremendous importance, Dresses we could not conscientiously. - | 3 1 5 recomménd- g buy .a P oo, e i . “ own a frock- of quality and dis- Society Brand New Purchase Women's Sateen 15 $ 1 00 3 N . Petticoats In Black, Navy and High Shades news for_hundreds of women—heralding a speciul pur- -chase of the same richly fabricked and beautifully styled petticoats Googd that sold so fast during’ our recent sales. Qf soft, lustrous sateen, made up for -trim fit and extra wear. Novelty ruffles in striking color combinations. Minette Moire Princess Slips Black, navy, brown and gray, Tailored to perfec- tion, with hemstitched tops and self-straps Women’s and Men’s Gloves WOMEN'S PERFECT MEN'S & CAPESKIN QUALITY CAPE, SUEDE GLOVES, in AND KID GLOVES, in prac- Biowns tan laudl tically every oy, tn wanted shade $l 00 b dac . re;sy 51.00 Gracefully designed dresses of b and serviceable. SPORT COATS $10.75 Sport Coats Marked down for prompt clearance— $ 75 L] viceable coats of polaire and other soft, thick ) sport materials. In plain color, and rich lined. ‘Tailored with large collar, belt and pockets. N $15.00 Sport Coats Sport Coats, in plain colors and plaids, fully lined. Rag- lan and set-in sleeves, belt Also_a number of warm vel6ur coats, richly embroidered, with beaverette collars or seli collars. Beautiful fabgics, distin- " guished styles, women's high- grade cgats of chinchilla, medium plaids and plain col- ors. Silk and lingette lined. With self col- lars—a few with fur collars. Sizes 16 to 48%. Canton Crepe and Crepe de Chine —in black, navy and brown. All sizes 42Y; to 52%. These midwinter frocks are expertly created to clothe the generous figure with much of the slender appearance of the reg- ular size. $8.00. BLANKETS $5.98 Pair 70x80 and 66x80 Part-wool Plaid Blankets, bound with Soisette. In blue and white, pink and white, tan and white and gray and white. $12.50 All-Wool Blankets $9.95 Pair 70x80 High Grade, Al Wool Blankets, extra heavy and fluffy. Bound with soisette. suit or overcoat here tomorrow. We can assure you it will pay’to wait a day. Watch for the an- nouncement in Thursday’s Star { , 4 {14 cover to match. T g : $6.00 and $7.00 Bedspread Sets, §3.98 4 e ec g a £ Noyelty Colored Striped and 1 G : Whi@ Crocheted Sets, consisting e 3 - of double bedspread with bolster » 3 b < 05 S e $9.00 Marseilles 7th at F RGE oy : ' Bedspreads, $598 3 - Quality de Luxe~Snowy =3 ‘White Marseilles Sfllfllfl:a with > deep patterns. Scallops cut Double-bed size. ! $1.25 Imported Blankets ~Each, 79c Weigh nearly two pounds. Warm, Gray Separate Blankets, single-bed size, with fancy col- ored borders. 69c and 75¢ Extra Sise Pillowcases, 39¢ Each *Made of Frult of the Loom tton, In extra sizes, 50x36 and ity H a : : El El and black. women’s smart and ser- shaded stripes. Mostly lined—a few un- Women’s Full Length $ 1 0 and pockets. $25.00 and $35.00 Sport Coats polaire, tweeds and other soft, fine materials in_ light and L IIllllllllllIIIIlllIIlllllIl|lI|IIllllllllII|IIlilII‘I'IIIIllm!IlI}flli.lllIlllllllllllIIIIlllIIIIlIlé ’