Evening Star Newspaper, September 20, 1924, Page 2

CHINA SEEKS SEAT IN LEAGUE COUNCIL Rumor of Withdrawal Heard in Geneva in Case Re- quest Is Denied. Br the Associated Press. GENEVA, September 20.—China | made the first official effort to cover her lost seat on the council of the League of Nations today when the league assembly reconvened after a week's suspension Peking's delegation resolution calling the the assembly to the resolution of 1923, stating that it is desirable to select six non-permanent members of the council, bearing in mind the world’s main geographical divisions, | the various types of civilization and | the chief sources of wealth. The new resolution was referred the agenda The Chinese move created interest be- cause it is understood the delegation has received instructions to withdraw from the league if China is not suc- cessful in regaining the council seat which went to Czechoslovakia last year. re- a of introduced attention to committee Commisxions Work Slow, President Motta told the delegates he would like to be able to promise that the assembly would be con- cluded by Septem 27, a week from today, but he in to give such assu was | extremely und the labors of the two on arbitration and disarmament, the im- Portance of whose work, he said, | could not possibly be exazgerated Discussion of the jurists’ report fnterpretation of the leas nant, an outgrowth of the fair between Italy and shelved until next vear. the neutral states are not ples is understood, with the jurists’ juds- ment that coercive measures taken by any state may or may not be jus- | tified under the covenant The assembly passed looking toward eventual an international convention by all nations. co-ordinating their efforts for legal assistance to the poor. Thi is a subject in which the American Legal Aid ety and a committee of the American Bar Association are in- terested. Their suggestions and re- ports influenced the assembly’s reso- lution Other er was no position hce, becauss it ble to hurry commissions in resolution option of resolutions which adopted by the assembly referred to | the international conference on re striction of the growth and distribu- tion of opium, which will be held in Geneva in November, and registered concern over the continued produc- tion of opium in China Regrets Resolution. Chach Sinchu of the dele- Fation. expressing regret over one of #he resolutions, deplored the fact that the Chinese efforts to repres the trafic in opium had not been more successful and pointed to the difficulty of the task because of the| great size of China. Some of the provincial governments, he continued, had thoroughly wiped out the e but others had been unable to do so. The fact that opium smoking was still allowed in many of the Far Eastern colonies of various European powers made it especially difficult to | repress the traffic. He emphasized | that the question was not only Far Castern, but was world wide, and that China would co-operate loyally in an attempt to cope with it Antonio Salandra of Italy informed the assembly that Italy and Switzer- land had signed an arbitration treaty at Rome whereby all differences be tween the two nations would he sub- mitted to arbitral decision. A reso- lution commending the action of these two nations was unanimously adopt- ed. Then the assembly adjourned until were Chinese Santo Domingo is preparing to make early application for member- ship ir the Leazue of Nations, ac- cording to unofficial advices reaching league circles. No international conference on the reduction of armaments is possible unless the parliaments of both Eng land and France ratify the proposed protocol on arbitration and security. That fact emerges clearly from the situation here in consequence of| statements made by leaders at the assembly. The Frenchmen are proceeding on | the theory that the London Parlia- | ment will back up the signature of the British delegation. The Englishmen seem disturbed in a hypothetical way over entangle- ments which might possibly arise be- tween England and the British do- | minions under the operation of the protocol, pointing out that it con- cefvable ‘that Great Britain might be called ypon to use her fleet against a dominfon which might be labeled an aggressor state. They argue that such a contingency is impossible, even to dream of, and hence they think English public opinion will hesitate to recommend ratification. WORK STOPS OPENING OF THOMSON SCHOOL Installation of Heating Apparatus in New Addition Makes Week's ‘Wait Necessary. Opening of the Thomson School, at Twelfth and L streets, has been post- poned for at least a week, due to the failure of workmen to complete the| installation of heating apparatus. it| was announced today by Robert L.| Haycock, assistant superintendent of | schools. As a result all of the 18/ classes at the Thomson will be put on | half-time schedule and accommodated in rooms at the Webster and Frank-| lin schools. Plans had been made by school authoritics to open the Thomson School Monday, with its new six-room addition. Men engaged in installing the heating plant have worked night and day in order to complete the work before the beginning of the new school vear, but notified school offi- cials today that it will be another week at least before they will finish. AUTO INJURIES PROVE FATAL TO BASE BALL FAN Joseph Turner, 35 Greenwood avenue, Takoma Park, Md, who was knocked down by an automobile while watching the scoreboard in front of the Washing- ton Post last Wednesday, died at Emergency Hospital this morning from fracture of the skull. Cresson E. Finch of Veitch Sum- mit, Va., operator of the automobile, which also struck a number of other spectators, was taken into custody by the police at the time and later released by order of the District at- torney. Inquest into the death.of Turner will_be corducted today by Coroner J. Ramsay Nevitt at the District morgue. Finch is expected to attend. vears old, of lof | Who have been | pretty | until Monday fu President Makes Plans to See Nats Open World Series President Coolidge today ar- ranged for his and Mrs. Coolidge's attending the opening game of the world series in Washington. Edward Eynon, secretary of the Washington base ball club, called at the White House today in re- sponse to a request from the President and made the necessary arrangements for the attendance of the President and Mrs. Coolidge and whatever friends they may care to invite. It is understood that the presidential party will occupy a private box belonging to Clark Griffith, president of the club. Whether or not the President will throw out the first ball and just who will be in his party has not bLeen determined. Those who have heard the Pres- ident talk base ball during the exciting days of the Washington clul’s climb to the front feel con- fident that he will attend more than one game of the series. ANY INDICTMENTS STIR MYERSVILLE Tar-and-Feather Probe.Has Sensational Turn as News Reaches Public. By & Staff Correspondent FREDERICK, Md., A score of special deputy sheriffs are couring the mountain country west here for eleven men and women indicted by the Fred- k County grand jury in connection with the tarring and feathering of Dorothy Grandon at Myers- ville last July These perso September 20.— are to be taken be- fore Chief Judge Urner in Circuit *ourt here and charged with crimes ranging from felonious assault down to violating the State riot law. Nine crsons originally held are Mrs. ry Shank, who admitted last July that she had applied tar and feathers to Miss Grandon: Roma Shank, her father-in-law; Calvin Shank, Alvin, Arthur and Irving Rice, Harry Leath- ern Paul Grossnickle and Grayson Doub. 1t was originally planned to have the grand jury submit its report Mondas morning and every effort was made to keep secret the result of its findings. News of the latest indictment leaked out, however, and the deputy sheriffs were hurried to Myersville section to round up the alleged offenders this morning before any could flee to mountain retreats, where their arrest could be accom plished only under the greatest diffi- culties. Counntryside Is Stirred. The entire Myersville section, which is in the mountains oetween here and Hagerstown, is wrought up over the stern measures the State’: attorney is adopting to avenge the attack on Miss Grandon. Evidence has been found, it is said, indicating that the tarring and feathering of the girl really resulted from her con- tinued refusal to accept the unwel- come attentions that a group of young men attempted to press upon her. State’s Attorney Storm nounced his intentions to has an- prosecute | the principals to the utmost, and de- clared that he already has sufficient evidence to send a number of those indicted to jail for from 5 to 20 vears. It is believed that the special dep- uty sheriffs will have completed their hunt some time this afternoon, and Chief Judge Urner is holding himself lin readiness to give the prisoners an opportunity of posting bail imme- diately after they are brought before him. Hearings will not take place morning. DEFENDERS REPEL SHANGHAI ADVANCE (Continued from First Page.) | commanders on either side should be heavily discounted Both Chang Tso-lin and Wu Pei- are engaged in a lively war of words. It appears, however, to be true that Chang Tso-lin has obtained the consent of the South Manchurian railway to transport his troops from north and south of Mukden. He is also enlisting a large number of Rus- sians as a foreign legion. There is confirmation here of published re- ports of bombing Tientsin by the Chang airships using foreign pilots, but the ously. The three political parties in the Diet have agreed upon a program of financial retrenchment and readjust- ment by which approximately 300,- 000,000 yen will be saved in 1925 and 1926, and this will be submiited to the cabinet. The program includes the abolishment or merging of a number of government bureaus. (Copyright, 1924, by Chicago Daily News Co.) U. S. PACT IS DENIED. incident is not taken seri- Japanese Press Reports America Takes Sides. By the Associated Press. TOKIO, September 20.—Because of | the reported breakdown in the Che- kiang defense of Shanghai and the possible resultant defeat of Gen. Lu Yung-hsiang, said to be a favorite of the Japanese government by rea- son of his association with the old Anfu party, Japanese interest in the Chinese war today was growing more intense. Defeat of the Chekiang forces at Shanghai_would render the position of Gen. Chang Tso-lin more difficult in Manchuria in the region of Japan's most vital interests. Gen. Chang has made common cause with Gen. Lu against the Peking government. The vernacular press gave promi- nence to reports from correspondents in China, alleging American inferests were supporting Wu Pei-fu, military head of the Peking govermment. The dispatches assert that the Wu Pei-fu forces in Chihli province were fur- nished with arms from United States warcraft anchored at Tientsin. Shanghai correspondents assert American interests are aiding the in- vading Kiangsu forces with Ameri- can-controlled radiocast apparatus. Another story sent from Manchuria by a Japanese correspondent tells of the arrest of an alleged American spy, who was said to be in the employ of the Peking government. Japanese officials declare without reservation that all the reports of American participation are baseless, but the reports are circulated by the vernacular press, undoubtedly with the idea of influencing Japanese pub- lic opinion. Hebrew Congregation to Meet. A special meeting of the Washing- ton Hebrew Congregation is to be held Monday, at 8 p.m., in the vestry rogms of the temple for the purpose of considering the purchase of a piece of property for use for Sunday school pur- poses, jJohnson received 32,633 | with THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON D. C. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1924 —— e e e e e e BONE DRY PROSPECTS WORRY PHILIPPINE LIQUOR DEALERS Foreign Vessels Carrying Rum Barred From Landing in Islands, Under State Department Instruc- tions Based on Willebrandt Ruling. b. 0. P. WAGES WA IN NORTH DAKOTA State Today Conceded te La Follette, But Change Is Seen by Novemker 4. BY DAVID LAWRENCE. FARGO, N. D, September 20.—~Were the election to be held tomorrow and that's about the most accurate basis for calculation thus early—the State of North Dakota would cast its electoral vote for Senator Robert M. La Follette for President. The “real Republicans,” as the wing of the Republican party which is fighting the non-Partisan League style themselves, will not concede the triumph of La Follette, however, on clection day. They insist that with the proper aid from the Republican national organization there is still a chance to carry this State for Presi- dent Coolidge, Many things are happening which might make such an outcome prob ble as the campaign strategy of all concerned is unfolded. For one thing, it is charged, though vehe- mently denied, that the conservative Democrats have entered into an formal understanding to abandon Da vis and support Coolidge so as to be sure and keep the State's vote from going to La Follette. The argument employed is that the Democrats will be throwing a their votes if they vote for Davis and that they will help the fusion State ticket of con- servaive Republicans and Democrats by supporting Coolidge. Shuation Unusual. An unusual situation exists here in that the Democratic nominee for gov- - open indorsement and 1 Republicans” be- cause they want to defeat the regular Republican nominee for governor Who is sponsored by the Non-Partisan lLeague. The latter is out working for la Follette. The on-Partisan Leaguers have pronounced the fusion to be part of an effort of their op- ponents to win for the State tick and at the same time carry the state for Coolidge. It is significant that very little is being said either for or against Davis by the Coolidge supporters. Nothing is being done to stir up feeling on the national ticket. The tactics of conservatives in North Dakota may at times seem unique, but then North Dakota has a unique problem with the Non-Partisan League. For ex- ample, the outside world may not know that Senator la Follette was actually aided in the pre ential preference primary by Republicans of the conservative type who are said to have had funds from friends of Coolidge. What possible object would they have in supporting lLa Follette? They thought th would beat Hiram Johnson, and cutting down his strength would carry the State in the primaries for Coolidge. And it was important in those days for Coolidge to carry North Dakota, if it was humanly possible to do Vote Analyzed. About 40,000 voters names on stickers, but it conceded that much of the money for the stickers came from Coolidge men. in analyzing the primary vote in which Coolidge received 52,815, while and La Fol- lette 40,252, it is fair to assume that some of that vote that went to both Johnson and La Follette now will go to Coolidge. The La Follette supporters claim they are not making an active cam- paign, but they say the Wisconsin leader will poll almost as many votes as Coolidge and Davis com- bined. Just now the Coolidge campaign is held up by a mix-up over the placing of Coolidge electors on the ballot. In a recent meeting of the Non-Partisan Leaguers and the “real Republican: it was agreed by the former that the four La Follette electors whose names would ordinarily go on the ballot under the name of Coolidge because they won in the primaries would resign and that five bona-fide Coolidge electors would be chosen. Suit May Follow. The hesitancy of the Non-Partisan Leaguers to bring about these resig- nations has caused much comment and a suit may be started to adjust the matter. The leaguers say they will carry out their agreement and give the Coolidge electors their right- ful place on the ballot, as was done in Wisconsin, but they do not want the La Follette electors placed in an independent column, but in the list of “individual nominations” where their candidates for state offices will be listed. This situation ultimately will be straightened out, but it is just now holding up the Coolidge campaign. wrote their So (Copyright, 1921.) NOTIFIES FRIENDS OF SUICIDE INTENT War Veteran Writes Letters An- nouncing Purpose, Then Sends Bullet Through Brain. Still another indication of the care- ful preparation for suicide made by John Bronson, whose body was found a bullet through the brain at the Howard House, Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue, vesterday, was presented to the police to when Samuel Eichel of New York City, brother-in-law of the deceased, ar- rived in response to a letter written by Bronson before death to an attor- ney notifying him of his intention. Three other notes had been left by Bronson—one to the “chief of police,” one to “the coroner” and one to “chief physician” at Walter Reed Hospital, in which Bronson expressed his de- sire to have his body turned over to the clinic at the hospital. The notes stated that it was a ‘“clear case of suicide by a man broken down men- taily, physically and financially. News that another letter had been written and mailed by Bronson, de- tailing with such thoroughness his location, and the place where the intended act was to be committed, brought police to the realization that rarely, if ever, in the history of the iepartment has such a determined and well-planned suicide been recorded. While that letter was in the mail, en route to New York, it is believed Bronson shot himself. Eichel was uncommunicative when asked for details concerning the tamily of the deceased. He said, how- ever, that he coutd ascribe no reason for the act. “couldn’t understand it,” and that Bronson left his wife in New York only a few days previously. For the reason that has ma- terialized, Walter Reed Hospital of- ficials refused to take the body which was bequeathed them by the man before suicide. They told police yes- terday they would wait a few days to see whether relatives would claim the remains. ‘Whether the body is to be shipped back to New York, or whether in- terment will take place in Arlington, Eichel sald had not been determined. Bronson was a World War veteran and Arlington therefore may be des- ignated as his last resting place, but Eichel wante to_know the desire of Mrs. Bronson before reaching any decision. |at BY WALTER J. ROBB. By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News. MANILA, September 20.—Whisky and beer importers of the island are frantic over the prospect of a bone- dry Philippines and the Volstead act. All American consular officers throughout the world recently have been advised in circulars issued by the State Department that they are instructed strictly not to issue bills of health to foreign vessels carrying lquor cargoes to the Philippines. Cargoes intended for the islands have been stopped at London, while a cargo from Vancouver, Canada, shipped on the Empress of Russia, a Canadian Pacific liner, was discharged at Hongkong when the consul gen- eral informed the captain of the ship that the consulate would de- cline to clear vessels or grant a bill of health to vessels on which liquor for beverage purposes is loaded for delivery in the Philippines, in accord- ance with the views contained in a recent letter from Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt, Assistant United States Attorney General, in which she holds the eighteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States ex- tends to and is self-executing in the Philip; The consul declares that WILL TRY MINISTER ON MURDER CHARGE Ina, IIl., Pastor Accused of Wife’s Death Said to Have Bought Poison. By the Associated Press MOUNT VERNON. —“Important has come 111, Septembar 20 additional informatio: to light within the last fev hours in the case of the Rev. Law- rence M. Hight. Ina clergyman, in jail here charged with the murder by noison of his wife” F. . Thompson. State’'s attorney, announced today. “We have the evidence now to go to trial on a murder charge' Thompson said. “1 do not care at this time to disclose its nature, but at the proper time we will be able to show that the Ina minister was in the market for poison on a rather extensive scale this summer.” Commenting on the explanation, Rev. Mr. Hight had given for the chase of poison, the said: The rats in the have been very bad, amount of poison the preacher was buying at drug stores in Mount Ver- non and elsewhere.” Two photographs found in the home of the Rev. Mr. Hight were considered by officers to be an important part of the evidence in the case. The photographs, pasted on a sheet of paper. were found in the clergy- man’s home at Ina, near here, while officers were searching for furthe evidence to prove that the death of Mrs. Hight was caused by poison. A chemist who analyze the contents of Mrs. Hignt's stomach, reported hav ing found enough poison to have caused the death of the woman. Other organs of the woman were to be examined, the body having been taken from the grave in a cemetery Mertopolis, Ill, where she was buried last Sunday. In the meantime authorities awaited a report from a Chicago chemist who was instructed to examine the viscera of Sweetin, whose body also w disinterred The ¥ Mr. Hight vesterday waived preliminary hearing. “I want an early trial,” declared the clergyma after the preliminary hearing, “in order to clear my name as soon as possible.” He insisted he was not guilty of any such charge as had been brought against him and attributed his plight to a plot of bootleggers whom fhe had fought from the pulpit. Aside from the formal investigation b, the prosecuting authorit another is being conducted by the Rev. C. C. Hall, district superintend- ent, who will place the matter before the meeting of the Southern Illinois Methodist Conference next week. Members of the minister’s congres gation have reasserted their faith in his innocence and have assured him of their moral support and promised assistance during the court trial. MRS. ALICE E. VELEY DIES. Woman Prominent in Fraternal the pur- State's attorney parsonage must Circles Peritonitis Victim. Mrs. Alice E. Veley, 53 vears old, prominent in Eastern Star and church circles and a resident of this city for the last 22 years, died at the Sibley Hospital yesterday, following an ili- ness of about three weeks. Her death was due to peritonitis. She had un- dergone an operation last Thursdas. Mrs. Veley was a past matron of Naomi Chapter, No. 3, O. E. S. She also was president of the Woman's Guild of the Petworth M. E. Church and had long been an active worker in the church. In addition she was president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brightwood Commandery of Knights Templar. She was a mative of New York. She is survived by her husband, Omar J. Veley; two daughters, Miss Bernice Veley and Miss Edna Vele: two brothers, Dr. Warren B. Earl, connected with the University of Ne- vada, at Reno, and Arthur Earl of Vernon, N. Y., and her father, George E. Earl. The latter has often visited this city, having spent many Winters here. Funeral arrangements been completed. MAJ. K. E. KERN DEAD. Maj. Kenneth E. Kern, United States Infantry, died at Fort Sheridan, 1Il, last Wednesday, according to War Department advices. Born in Easton, Pa., September 27, 1888, he was graduated from the Mili- tary Academy in June, 1911, and served in the Philippines, at Douglas, Ariz, and in France in the World War. In 1918 he organized the train headquarters and military police of the 6th Division and served with the 6018t Pioneer Infantry on the Aisne front, from Chateau Thierry to Chem- in des Dames. Since returning to the United States he commanded the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at the Miami, Ohio, Military Institute, at the General Service Schools, Fort Leavenworth, Kans., and with the organized reserves in the 6th Corps Area at Chicago. He reached the grade of major of In- fantry in July, 1920, o “The Christ of Paul,” Topic. “The Christ of Paul” is the topic of Rev. T. O. Jones' sermon tomorrow morning at Temple Baptist Church. At 8 p.m., his subject will b. “Holden have not judging from the | he was acting “according to my Gov- ernment’s instructions.” Gov. Gen. Wood favors the prohi- bition law, and consultations with his staff today showed that there would be no reluctance on his part to enforce the act if it really applies. The case is sure to reach the United States Supreme Court, it is anticipated by liquor men. The Federal court will only hear Philippine cases iu- volving constitutional cases. Scotch and Bourbon whiskles, panish and Italian wines and German beers of all well known brands are sold everywhere in the islands. The Manila Hotel, owned by the government, as the Army and Navy have bars nearly sticking out over the bay to accommodate the 5 o'clock thirsties and the midnight jazzers. tive liquors, derived from cocoanut, sugar cans and swamp palms, all have a “kick” worse than raw spirits, but are so easily made that it would re- quire an army of sleuths to suppress them. The Chinese chiefly own the distilleries, but distilling also is done by wealthy Spaniards, while a brew- ery, bulging into th et mear the governor's residenc, capitalized by Spaniards, and drinking among the Filipinos, essentially a temperate race, has been increasing steadil (Copyright, 1924, by Chicago Daily News Co.) LOCALS ENTERTAIN SORORITY GUESTS Luncheon and Banquet Features of Kappa Beta Pi Sessions Today. | 1l | A luncheon being held Club this afternoon, an election of oflicers today and a banuet in the New Willard Hotel, under the aus- pices of the lon Chapter, tonight are features of the third day’'s con- vention of the Kappa Beta Pi, legal | sorority, here t the City Ineheon presided Simons, the the sorority Vleck of George versity is the Mrs. § who ean for ). whe, at the City over by Mrs present grand d Dean William C. Washington Uni- | principal speaker. | has been grand | ar, is trom Chi- | president of the | men’s Law League mber of tne | State advis board of the Nation Woman's Party 1 holds other im- | roriant positions Miss Enid Childs is chairman of the | nomination committee for the grand ficers to be elected. At a business | session of the organization it recommended to divide the terri covered sorority into five nd to have a dean” as head of each, with the power | to decide upon the granting of char- ters to new chapters and other mat- ters. Action on the recommendation is expected to be taken this after- noon Tomorrow the delegates will spend the greater part of their time in sight- seelng around Washington, and will attend a tea at the Chevy Chase Club at 5 o'clock in the afternoo Lagt night members attetMed a dance in the rose room of the Washington Hotel, under the auspices of the Nu Chapter of this city. The ballroom was decorated with sorority colors, and songs of the national sorority and were sung. Guests were and officers and the office Nu Chapter. Yesterday Club is saave! | an of | van afternoon the deleg: ded a luncheon at Ward Park Hotel, under the auspices of Omicron Chapter. Miss M. Pearl McCall, the first speaker at the luncheon, emphasized | the importance of all law-abiding | citizens exercising th ight of fran- chise as a means of suppressing law- | lossness. Referring to the Ku Klux Kian, she said, “It is not the Klan | that is a menace to this country, but lawlessness. We shall continue to! have lawlessness in this country as long as good citizens fai] to vote and leave the election of public officers to bootleggers and law-breakers,” | she said. the Judge Frederick L. clate justice of the Supreme Court of | the District of Columbia, urged his! hearers to help solve any political or social problems, explaining that| such is their duty as citizens. “Con-! servatism, where people after lnng‘ and sober thought decide that a cer- tain kind of reform is best, is all right,” but criticized those who feel | that everything good that can be done has been done and that any kind | of a reform is bad. Miss Pearl B. Klein declared "me' refining influence of women in the profession would make the public re- vise its distrust in lawyers” Dean| Albert Putney of the American Uni- | versity also spoke briefly. Dean Cath- | erine M. Butler of the Omicron Chap- ter presided. 60 HORSES TO RUN AT FREDERICKSBURG Famous Racers Entered for Pro- gram at Opening of Fair on Tuesday. Siddons, asso- | Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Septem- ber 20.—Sixty race horses are at the fair ground stables here ready for the race program, which begins Tuesday, the opening day of the Fredericksburg fair. Among them are some celebrated racers which have performed on some of the best tracks in the country, including Westmoreland's Star Court, which has the remarkable record of having won a race each day at Marlboro, Md., for four successive days. The horses are still arriving, some overland by auto trucks and others by rail. The track is being put in good condition and there will be a fine program on each of the first three days of the fair—Tuesday, Wed- nesday and Thursday. Automobile races will hold the center of the stage on Friday, which is designated as Motor day. William T. Peyton, the racing secretary, has visited a number of fairs and race tracks to secure good racers, the most recent of these being Marlboro, Md., race track, where he signed up a number of well known horses. Schooner—i)—riven Ashore. TAMPA, Fla., September 20.—The three-masted schooner Anna M. Hud- son of Tampa, bound from Cuba to Port St. Joe in ballast, was driven ashore near Carrabelle, Fla., in the storm which struck northwest Florida early this week, lccofll\n‘ to reports received here, DRY OFFICERS MUM ON HILL'S “PARTY” Response to Invifation to Cider Sampling Tonight Is Doubtful. JONES LEADS GOLF FIELD AT ARDMORE Atlanta Youth Shoots 72. Chris Dunphy Near Top With Card of 77. It Prohibition Commissioner Haynes or any of his agents intend making a visit tonight to the privately conduct- 2d cider party, of which they kave been notified by Representative John Philip Hiil of Maryland, no indic tions could be discovered of such in- tent today from any officials connect- ed with the prohibition unit. Also it was a dark secret as to how much alcohol the cider, samples of which had been submitted by Mr. Hill, contained. Chemists of the In- ternal Revenue Bureau have com- pleted an analysis, as requested by Mr. Hill in his letter to Commissioner Haynes, but no officials were willing to reveal the percentage of alcohol found. The Maryland representative, leader of the so-called “wet” group in Con- gress and an advocate of 2.75 per cent beer, notified Mr. Haynes a few days ago that his cider had reached the 2.75 per cent alcoholic stage. In- dicating that he intends to invite his friends to partake of the cider to- night, Mr. Hill challenged the prohi- bition commissioner to arrest him or concede that 2.75 per cent beer and cider are within the law. Mr. Hill declared that if the farmer may make 75 per cent cider, the city man Should be permitted to make 2.75 per cent beer. By the Associated Press. ARDMORE, Pa, September 20.— Bobby Jones of Atlanta, jumped into the lead in the first 18 holes of the qualifying test for the national ama- teur golf championship today with a score of 35—37—72. The chances were that this figure would not be bettered. Chris Dunphy of Washington was well up among the leaders with a 77. William 1. Hunter of Los Angeles, former British amateur champion, went round in 38—36—74, and Ell worth Augustus of Chicago returned the same total with a par 34 coming in after going out in 40. Francis Ouimet of Boston went round in 37—38—75. Jesse Guilford of Boston went to the turn in par 36. Evans Stands Well. Chick Evans of Chicago, Dr. O, Willing of Portland, Oreg., Marston of Philadelphia took 38 Harrison R. Johnston of St Waestern champion, and Jack Wenzler of Memphis, Southern champlon, have wired that they will be unable to compete Johnston, who was detained by business, had been a favorite with many for the title. Among the other withdrawals were James A. Kennedy of Tulsa, Okla.; Reginald M. Lewis of Greenwich, Conn.; Charles Black, jr., of Atlanta, J. W. Yuile of Montreal |and Elliott Whitebread of St. Louis. George_Von Elm of Los Argeles had 39-—36— for 18 holes Wanurd I Koperski, champion of Panama, losi all chance of qualifying with 42—55—94. [ Dr. Raymond D. Thiery, Somerville Bobby went out in 35, 1 under par. |physician, who has been held in East and came home in 37, over par. |Cambridege jail without bail on the His total for the round was 2 over, |charge of murder in connection with large! as the result of the only 6 on |the killing of his brother-in-law his card, at a par 4 hole. H |David M. Noble, on August 8, vest Out.. 44354444: day was committed to the Bridg I, 56424354 water Hospital for the Insane, for Scores of Early Starters, observation, a”ruur he had become vio- Pl lent in his cell. o in Tates, '!;"E;)‘l‘““v The physician was arrested after =l e Bracsnaw; the police had investigated the death prAthdrew;iahn Gummon of Noble, who was shot at ht in dence, R. L, 5040 o the Thiery home in Somerville. Thiery L s TAtharew said burglars killed his brother-in- A = bl aw, and then attacked him. The au- L i SR och - thorities were unable to find any 4411 v chran, Chicago, | POTIUeS 5 46—43— Dougias W. Hill, Cinein- | F2¢% of burglars, ST} At A Thiery, at his own request, was et 8i; idmund L. Koberskl | yuken 1o a hospital and operated on Panama, 8 Von ‘“'”; for injuries he claimed to have re- om o k. | ceived in his battle with the burglars “"-("‘ Iphia, Later he opened the wound and also H oW tork pierced a vein in his neck with ley, Atlanta, withdrew; safety pin in an attempt to commit g h{'_*b"r_du 4542 —84; C suicide. He maintained his innocence Y eshineton, |38 8T throughout. Finally he formally ad- pper, Chicago, mitt at e - dict Charles O, n~41 & Bneha mitted that he was a drug addict. TT Edwin 1 Fitier, Phidein | DEMAND UNIFORM FOR MOTOR POLICE Phil- Brown, (Continued from First Page) F. ach. PHYSICIAN IN KILLING IS SENT TO ASYLUM Suspect in Death of Brother-in- Law Becomes Violent in Cell. By the Associated Press. CAMBRIDGE, Mu September 20.— Jack 8% jr. N Y 78; Chick Rid- H. C. Fownes, C. J. Dun- adelphia, 42— Philadel} graham, A C. In- Philad, 37—43—80; Jones, Philadelphia, 42— 4; Philip L. Corson, Philadelphia, 10—82; Charles F. Doelph, Ph delphia, $1—41—82; W. J. Pratt, adelph 44—40—84: Ldward C Larey, Coatesville, Pa. 41—39—80; | after strong protests and the press “In Pittsburgh—Policemen required to wear uniforms when on duty. “In_Columbus—Plain clothes plan dropped in one week's time, cause of Strenuous protest. In Chicago—Policemen in uniforms. “In Milwaukee — Uniformed men only. The other plan proved a total failure. “In Philadelphia—County policemen are in uniform. Town constables in nearby territory are not—and the fight is on regarding it “These are but a few of the answers we have received as a result of our inquiry. More will arrive later Public protests against the method you are employing now have become so insistent when facts are known that we are not aware at the moment of any city where the method has been maintained “It is a_particularly obnoxious rule for the National Capital to adopt The Commissioners will please under- stand that we take our position as a national organization of over 500 and J. G, Counts of the United States| ¢ (he District and as representative Marine Corps, who are wanted Ly the| s oyur local motor club., which has Beaufort County authorities in con- [ ouar's 100 members, . Weo are aware nection with the death last June of [ 0f (ke ifficulties confronting you in aron Fredericksen, also a Marine, [ policing this city and will co-operate are ‘now interested parties before a |k v i a1l constructive whes i naval court of inquiry,” the Com-|joseening accidents and in campaign manding officer at the Marine Corps | o0 ™ 20 e station at Parris Island, has declined [ “Byy the plain clothes system above | to deliver the accused men to county | rererred to is obnoxious. ]fi“‘l‘w”“]“;‘ local officials reported | gifficulty wherever it has been used ast night. o far as we P es no Officérstiwho \want/ to/ithe| Marine | S0 15x 25 W an And, and dves ot Corps headquarters to serve warrants | gorv® *5 W00 on Williams and Counts are said to| “After learning of the protest today. have stated that the officer in com- | oopef (COTNINS o cupervite: mand suggosted that requisition e | police afrairs, declared he was mot made upon the Secretary of the Navy | Jispoccd to abandon the mew poliey o delivery e two me | for the delivery of “’1 two men to| of putting the motor cycle men out in Beaufort County authorities. civilian garb on certain a: | did Jot ‘xz\ 'Q:'rxtilplu “hzr“":;:‘ The Commissioner said Maj. Sulli- would act upon the suggest van reports improvement in the speed- Williams and Counts were held re- | ;ho giiuation since the plain clothes | sponsible for the death of Frederic Swés e dopted en in a verdict returned by a coron- do not believe a poli i i : ot bel policeman should ers' jury here Wednesday, more than | yiqe |ehind a tree or sneak about his two ‘months after the headless bod¥ | ol aid Gommisslomer Onater: of the marine was found in & marsh| «put I also feel that the police should near the Government reservation.|.nnioy any proper means to appre- Authorities charge that Fredericksen | pong violators of the speed regula- met his death after the three marines| y;ons. - Eighteen miles an hour is had left Parris Island barracks to-| ¢,o¢ enough for any one to drive gether with the Intention of deserting. | {0 SROUKR for any one to drive Willlams and Counts are sajd L cam Coveng s d have claimed that Fredericksen was | " @ Short while at that rate of speed. s — RESIGNS U. S. POST. STR'KERS JEER TROOPS‘ The resignation of F. E. Weymouth, who, as chief engineer of the Bureau By the Associated Press. . o of Reclamation, has been in charge LIHUE, T. H., September 20.—A de- | o¢ reclamation workers in the West tachment of the 17th Militia sta- for the last four years, was announc- tioned at Makawell to maintain order, | od yesterday by Commissioner Elwaod which, it was feared, would be dis- |Mead. He s quitting to accept pri- turbed following the recent clash k vate employment. between strikers and police near here, | In the 22 vears he has been iden- reported that their camp had been |tified with the reclamation service, Mr visited early yesterday morning by DY | Weymouth mapped countless reser- howling and jeering striking Fili- | voir sites, pin rrigable land, and supervised con- Sheriff Rice has struction of many dams, including the Farrington to maintain Arrowhead Dam in Idaho, the highest here another week. in the world. from citizens men 40 be- Charles Evans, Robert & James 0. 41 ladelphia, New York, 45— Paul, Melrose, Mass. 42—81; W. 1( Gardner, Buffalo, N. Y.. 42— Harold Weber, Toledo, Ohio, 41—43—84. NAVAL COURT REFUSES TO GIVE UP 2 MARINES Holds Pair Accused of Murder of Comrade for Inquiry on An- other Charge. By the Associated Press. BEAUFORT, 8. C.. September 20.— Chicago, 38— ott, jr., Scotland, S. Manion, St Marcus A. Gree G. L. Conle Howard e they requested Gov. the guard SOUVENIR EDITIONS HOLY NAME CONVENTION The Coening and Sunday Star From Wednesday, September 17, to Monday, September 22, Inclusive Each issue will contain a complete and accurate account of the great event. On Sunday, September 21, will be included an enlarged 12-page Rotogravure Section, featuring pictures of Bautiful Washington and Catholic Buildings. The six issues mailed anywhere in the United States for 25 cents. NAME . STREET ADDRESS..........cuvee CITY , Leave order with representative at Gymnasium (Catholic University) or The Star Office, Eleventh and Pennsylvania Ave. has caused | canal routes and tracts of | WHITE TO OPPOSE KLAN IN KANSAS Will Run for Governor, Ac- cusing Major Party Nom- inees of K. K. K. Support. By the Associated Press. TOPEKA, Kans., His slogan, “F September Kansas From tl Ku Klux Klan,” William Allen Whit in a statement issued today in con- nection with the filing of his inde- pendent candidacy for governor, de- “I am in the race to stay and issue in the Klan above eran Emporia ed that the Klan h menace. He attacked len Jonathan M. Davis, the Republican and Democratic gubernatori nomi= nees, respectively, charging that the two major parties are “led in the ce for governor by men who had Klan support in will not di this Kansas everythi or asserted s become a year is the vet- adding tional S. Paulen and avow White refarred as “the largest ever filed for to his pet Kar ‘None of these petitions came my home town ty “I wished honestly to test sentiner Ku K found aid represents organized I terror s directed at honest, | Ing citizens, nezroes, Jews and ¢ These groups in Kansas « more than population. Tt their full constity zens, law perous, their skin creed, the is subje | pose one -fourth of « entitled abid patriotic. Yet their race Ku Kiux K ting them cott, to social ostr: form of harassment, a every terror that i big can use “And the leaders parties in this St: defend these peopl “1 want to be sas from the disgra Klan. And I want to afraid of the Klar that disgrace. a cand their fear and shame. Moved by Senxe of Duts. “Kansas, with hizh pure American bloo: should be free of this tair and terror. * ¢ * The Kansas should have a gover holden to this hooded gar fanatics, ignorant and tyrannica their ruthless oppression, is what ca me out of the pleasant w | lite into_this a sary, task. I Kansas become States ‘L call or or of the two major lift no hand to to free Ka Ku Kluc Kar offe tasteful annot it id byword among least by K have no class support f every to stop the op- to support those who are oppressed Klux Kian. We must issue here. 1 call t rather, fair-minded cit party, of every creed pression of the minority of “It is a nation-wide mes Klan. It knows no party no country. It knows onl malice and terror. Our N ernment is founded on reason and the Golden Rule. This Klan is preaching and practicing terror and force only prototype is the Soviet of sia. So I feel t 1 am wa path of d:JIy going into this race.” TWO GO TO GRAND JURY ON MANN ACT CHARGE Pittsburgher and Ohioan Held for Transporting Woman From of New York. Charged wi act, John J. K violation of the x of Pittsbur; hard M. Criswell of Ohio wera vesterday by Department of Justice Operator Carroll and Detectives Springman. Darnal Murphy of police headquarters 108 C street northwest Mrs. Willie Edna Oates, 2 lanta, Ga., who was found in a room with King, was held as a Government . Later in the day United ates Commissioner Macdonald held the two men for action of the grand jury under $1,000 bond, which was provided One 4-year-old of Mrs and two children, aced § King, a widower. wer House of Detention pend n of the The Deu menced inv band of Mrs. reported her presence Albany, N. Y. They and Criswe on the ground that he drove mobile in their journey Criswell and King tractors. PLANS NAVY STUDY, WILBUR DISCLOSES. LEAVING COOLIDGE (Continued from F it of At- son stigation Oates is with irst Page.) very sensitive about any invasion of this liberty. We should be just as sensitive about the attack La Follette is making. His a ck upon the Con- stitution and the Supreme Court is a complete reversal of our whole the- ory of government. A legal illustrs tion I used was taken adva age of and my meaning was misunderstood Secretary Wilbur said that after talking naval matters with the Presi. dent and giving him some idea of his observations during his inspection of various naval stations, bases and oil lands, he gave his observations on the Dolitical sitnation in California. According to him, the true situation in the Golden State jis hard to an- alyze. Taking everything into con- sideration, he Is inclined to belicve that Coolldge and Dawes will carry the State by at least 200,000, He point- ed out that this depends upon a con- tinuation of the present effective and intensive campaigning. In his opinion the various elements of the part ganization in that State are working in complete harmony. He would not say this included Senator Hiram Johnson, but he did say it included the vast majority of the Johnson foi- lower. Secretary Wilbur said that in giving the President an accounting of his Inspection trip he described the Ia- cific fleet in splendid shape. He added he was greatly impressed with Goat Island, in Frisco Bay, which was an important naval training station dur- ing the war, and which is used to some extent for that purpose now, as an excellent place for the location of a government psychopathic insti- tution, and that he will take this up with -the Veterans' Bureau later om A Pastor Is Back. Rev. J. Harvey Dunham, pastor of the Western Presbyterian Church, has returned from his vacation, spent at Lake George and Cambridge, N. Y., and will occupy his pulpit tomorrow morning and evenlng,