Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1923, Page 19

PRESIDENT SEES I AIDFORFARMERS Writes Maryland Agricultural Society of Hope for Action s in Congress. By the Ansociated Press. FREDERICK, Md., January 11— Prestdent Harding is earnestly hoping for “very useful legislative accom- plishments” at the present session of Congress “in the direction of amellorating the economic situation of the agricultural industry,” he said in a letter read here this afternoon at the elghth annual convention of the Maryland Agricultural Soclety and affiliated organizations. Those Who read his recent address to Con- gréss, Mr. Harding was e, he said, “appreciate the keenne: terest in behalf of the a dusgry. The President he wrote, “that the ] is equally favorable and possible to look forward deal of confidence to some WAREHOUSE RAID FAILS EIGHT MEN ARRESTED By the Assoclated Press. YORK, Pa. January 11.—An at- tempted raid on the bonded whisky warehouse of the New Hellam Distil- lery Company at Hallam, eight miles east of York, was frustrated today |and elght men were placed under ar- rest. Fourteen trucks, manned by a score of men, were involved in the at- tempted raid of the warehouse, which contains liquor valued at $500,000. The prisoners gave their names as i William B. Johnson, James M. Geesey, !Phlllp Falascl, Jacob C. Roberts, Lew- is Johnson and Edward T. Smith, all of Baltimore, and Wilbur E. Slade and Bright E. Throp of this city. Internal Revenue Collector Frank Tindemuth was advised that a gang of Baltimore men and a fleet of trucks were on their way to Hallam by way {of the Susquehanna trail and the Lin- coln highway. He immediately noti- fied the distillery guards and a call n‘afl sent to Lancaster for state po- ce. When the trucks approached the distillery from three different roads =1y, | they were met by the guards, who {held thém at bay until the arrival of the state police. The men taken into custody were brought to York and placed in the city prison. THE .EVENI'NG STAR, - WASHINGTON, -D..-C, ~-THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1923. WOMAN OFFERS DEFENSE OF U. S. ENVOY IN SMYRNA Declares Charges of Inhuman Con- duct Against Him in Turkish Invasion Unfair. NEW YORK, January 11.—Mrs, Irene McAlpine Papasian, recently a refugee from Smyrna, last night rushed to the defense of Maynard Barnes, American vors of the Turkish invasion, arriving L're on the steamer King Alexander Monday, charged with inhuman conduct toward those who appealed to him for refuge from the invaders. Mrs. Papasian is the American-born wife of a sculptor and architect in Smyrna, whence she fled in September. {22 | Brush Wool i Sweaters S81ip.over | model, belt | with pearl buckls. Cone | trasting stripe bottom. vice consul in that city, whom survi- |. She offered to testify in defense of the vice consul before D. D. Shepard, rep- resentative of the federal State De- partment, who is here from Washing- ton to investigate the survivors’ charges. Her statement to Mr. Shepard, she said, will contain “concrete facts" showing that Mr. Barnes has been as- sailed unfairly, and, In her opinion, without good cause. NEW CABINET IN CHILE. SANTIAGO, Chile, January 11—A new cabinet, with Francisco Garces ana, a liberal, as premier and min- iBter of the interlor, was formed here last evening. The new cabinet has not yet re- ceived the approval of the political parties, but this seems assured. —_— e e 222009 89080000080098998000940900000000)0000099000000000800046009080084880890¢ MAKES 6,000 PER CENT. State Unable to Prosecute Whole- sale Dealer in “New Potatoes.” MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., January 11 —Efforts of the state to prosecute a local wholesaler who sold old pota- toes on the Minneapolls market for “Florida new potatoes,” at a profit of 6,000 per cent..have been balked by loopholes in existing laws and ordl- nances, it became known today. The state sought a warrant for the wholesaler who bought old Minnesota potatoes from a Chicago dealer and then sold them hege for as much as 312 a bushel, but Thomas Kilbride, assistant attorney general, refused it on the ground that no law or ordi- nance had been violated. New Spring Blouses Laceana Orope; Paisley and Georgette combinations, and Crepe and Georgette. Handsomely designed. s s 4 N ! ¥, o 71 o AT ant achjevements.” Harding’s letter, which | == was addressed to Col. D. John Mar- ey, president of the chamber of com- merce, follows: Text of Letter. “Dear Mr. Markey: 1 have received| your most cordial invitation to the gath- | ering of farmers which is to be held | at Frederick on January 11. 1 regret exceedingly that the pressure of public duties, together with the insistence of personal cares, render an absence from | Washington at that time impossible | and, therefore, that I cannot have thej Ppleasure of accepting your invitation. “I would be glad to have you convey my compliments to the gathering and to indicate to those who will be pres- ent that 1 am earnestly hoping for very | useful legislative accomplishments at| the present session of Congress in the ! direction of. amellorating the economic situation of the agricultural indus Those who have taken note of my dress to the Congress on December § will, T am sure, appreciate the keen-| mess of my interest in this behalf. T feel strongly that the disposition of Congress s equally favorable, and that | it Is possible to look forward with a zood deal of confidence to some very important achievemen i “Most sincerely you (Signed) “WARRE | FIRE CAUSES $500,000 LOSS. | ALTOONA, Pa., January 11.—Firel early today destroved the S. L. Gold- stein department store and the Bon| Ton department store adjoining with | an estimated loss of $500,000. A high| wind scattered sparks over the entire | business section of the city and thel! fire department was re-enforced by scores of citizens to prevent a fur- ther spread of the flames. The cause of the fire has not been determined. -5 Che Economy Corner Tth.and H.Sts. NNV Today! Our Entire Stock of Two Day Special—Friday and Saturday—These Handsome New Spring Dresses —With actual value up to $15 $9.9O The New Circular Skirt, short and long sleeves, Bertha collars—and wonderfully embroidered and braided in brilliant colors and glistening tinsel. 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