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Evening star., 1923-04-11
EVIDENCE DECLARED
ILLEGALLY OBTAINED
Appeal Is Noted in Case of Moe H.
Baron, Convicted on Dry
Charge.

An appeal in Moe H Baron's pro-
hibition case. which has attracted
wide attention, today was filed with
the Supreme Court.
With Hyman Barnett, convicted in
the same case, Baron asked
the court for 4 review of the action
of federal courts in Ohio in holding
them on evidence which they assert
ed was illegally obtained without
search warrant.
Baron, who is a resident of Brook
lyn, n. Y, was sentenced with Barnett
to I.eavenwort hon charges of con-
spiracy to violate the Volstead law
in the shipment of 500 cases Of
whisky In 1920, from Finch distillery
in Pittsburgh to Youngstown, O.,
where 1t was captured by prohibition
agents. Baron contended that the
liquor was being shipped to his home
in Brooklyn by way Of Youngstown.
The government charged that he had
entered into a conspiracy with
Adlolph Click at Youngstown to bribe
federal prohibition agents and sell
the liquor there.
The two men also insisted that
their conviction was obtained upon
letters unlawfully taken without
proper warrant The court later will
announce whether 1t will review the
case.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
Maj. Gen. Fl. T. Allen to Retire
Tomorrow, Reaching Age Limit
Rhine Army Chief
IN ActiUe Service
Since June, 1882.
District Troops to
Be Paraded il, Spe-
cial Compliment.

Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen, who
commanded the American Army of
Occupation in Germany after the
arfnistice, and who Is now in this
city completing his official report.
will be placed on the retired list Of
the army tomorrow night by opera
tion' OF law on account of age. AS
a special compliment to him and in
recognition Of his conspicuous serv-
ices In the world war, Brig. Gen.
Harry r. Randholtz. commanding the
District Of Washington. has arranged
for dress parade of all the troops
In this vicinity on the Washington
Monument grounds tomorrow after
noon at 4:30 o'clock. Gen. Allen will
be the guest Of honor and will re-
view the parade as probably the last
official act of his active military
service.
All arms Of the service will be
represented In the parade. including
the cavalry and field artillery at Fort
Myer and the infantry at Fort WASH
ington. Music will be provided by
THE Army Band at Washington Bar
racks and the Cavalry Band at Fort
Myer.
Gen. Allen has had a long and
eventful career. A native OF Ken
lucky. he was graduated from the
Evening star., 1923-04-11
CHARGE OF MURDER
IN BALLANTYNE CASE
Officials in Salt Lake City Suspect
Two in Staying of Former
Bank Teller.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. April II.
Information charging murder in
the first degree was expected to be
filed here today against one or more
persons in connection with the slay-
ing Of Benjamin +. Ballantyne, for
mer bank teller. in his home in a
fashionable part of the city last
Monday. 1t was said authoritatively
here late last night.
County Attorney Arthur L. Morton
and other officials who are investi-
eating the killing we're reluctant to
discuss the affair and declined to
say definitely what disposition would
be made of Mariner A. Browning and
connection with Ballantynes death.
Both of the men, who are known
throughout the state, are under ar
rest at the city Jail, booked under
Investigation"
They were arrested at the Bal
lantyne home after the shooting and
Mariner the police declared. confessed
he shot Ballantyne in self-defense
The shooting was the outgrowth OF
an attempt, according to the police.
Ballantyne to leave her husband and
return to her fathers home In Ogden.
Mrs. Ballantyne is the daughter OF
John NJ. Browning. noted gun in
ventor. John. jr., is the inventors
son.
The Brownings asserted in a state
ment, said to have been given to
the police. that they wished her to
leave her husband temporarily be-
cause of disagreement between the
husband and wife.
Ballantyne. in a deathbed state
ment, denied he attempted to kill
either of the Brownings and. accord
ing to the police asserted that the
two Brownings tried to break up my
home.
1t had not been decided early to-
day whether an inquest over the body
would be held.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
BUILDERS REFUSED RAISE.

NEW YORK, April 11.-contractors,
members Of the Building Trades En-
DIoyers' Association, will not increase
the wages Of their employees, as de-
manded by the new Building Trades
Council, which succeeded the one
ousted from the American Federation
Of Labor after the building scandal
Investigation by the Lockwood com-
mittee, =
The decision was announced last
night by Christian G. Norman, chair-
man Of the board Of governors OF the
Building Trades Employers Assocta-
Iion. The association is of the opin-
ion. he said, that its obligations to
the pubic and its clients require a
refusal" ="
The Building Trades Council has
presented requests for increases for
from 81 to 81 q day, with the under
standing that unless they are granted
q strike will be called for May I.
About 10000 workers would be af-
fsotsd directly. and $1,000 indirectly.
BY meeting the unions demands tina
0ensdt from state tax exemption laws
3oul6 b tonk Ma Nosznan asserted
Evening star., 1923-04-11
WHIPPED DOCTOR WILL
QUIT MIAMI, AS ORDERED
Blames Wifeis Relatives for Beat
ing, But Tells Sheriff He Will
Leave City.
nv thA Axsoriate,d Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla, April I---Dr. F. Eugene
Elmer, who was kidnapped Sunday
night by three men and severely
beaten, has told Sheriff Louis Allen
that he intends to obey the warn
ing given him to leave the city. and
asked for protection until he was able
DR.. Elmer laid the affair.". accord
ing to the sheriff, to his wite's rela-
tives and asked that Investigations
be dropped. He alleged they have
hounded him because he refused to
permit her to obtain o divorce. Mrs
ELMER was tho widow Of Fred
gheperd, the Georgia "peach king"
when she married DR.. Elmer.
There is no use to dght tho Shep-
ard millions,'n DIR. Elmer said. ac-
cording to the sheriff. Il will go
when am able"
= Dr.: Elmer wan called from the
homo of friends Sunday night by
three men who posed as deputies In
search Of q stolen automobile. At
1 O'Clock Monday morning he was
brought back to his home by negro
on . truck, his body covered with
soloua virtually al day Monday but
a0W = md t0 b EecoHer1aD
Evening star., 1923-04-11
U. S. WILL DEFEND
TURKEY OIL GRANT
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divisions which have taken a deep
interest in the world war for the
oil deposits in MesopotaInia. and all
of which say that America has won
a victory of great international i'm
portance In having the Chester con-
cessions ratified.
The Chester concession will be eK-
ecuted by the Ottoman De-
velopment Company. It's representa-
tive in Constantinople ts Commander
Arthur Chester, formerly in the
United States Navy and who was for
several years in Constantinople as
representative Of the United States
Shipping Board.
This company plans to construct an
oil port at the mouth Of the Orontes
river on the Mediterranean sea, with
pipe line connections leading from
the Oil wells of Kurdestan. where
in the center of possible future
strategic operations. This supreme
advantage for the United States has
been recognized in official communi-
and Interior and the United States
Shipping Board.
Good VIII OF Turkey.
This American syndicate is the
pioneer for the United States in this
promising field of natural resources
and boundless trade opportunities. 1t
established and has maintained for
many years with the Turkish govern
ment a substantial good will that
other nationals do not and probably
While claims of mandatory powers
In Asia Minor are being made by other
nations, and particularly by Great Brit
ain, whose spokesmen insist that such
claims must be recognized by the 1au
tN- fIn lrw-x, N9
American government, including close
students of the situation employed by
the State Department. recognize that
such claims will not OF themselves be
good will of the natives is sine qua
non--absolutely essential. and that
the Americans have and none else
The sovereign. not the mandatory
power of the land, will in every case
be the Anal court of appeals. Every
that the Turk Is coming into his own
again in Asia Minor. and for an In
definitely long regime, It Is believed
here.
II there had been no world war the
American syndicate headed by Gen.
Goethals to work the concessions
secured through Admiral Chester's
personal good standing with ABDUL
Hamid. the Sultan Of Turkey. would
long ago have opened up for America
this undeveloped region that 80 long
has been without benefit to mankind.
The support OF the State Department
in the international grab for these
treasure lands OF oil and mineral
wealth, given to the Ottoman-Ameri-
can Development Company, 1t Is also
pointed out, serves very valuable
purpose In establishing a precedent.
1t, gives announcement to American
nationals in the future to blaze trails
in foreign lands, and spend their
money and resources for the develop
ment of American trade and the pro-
motion OF American prestige with
confidence that their home govern
ment is standing firmly behind them.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
D. c. BOY, LEASED,
CHARGES FLOGGING

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In the meantime, however, the boy,
broken in body and spirit by over
work. as he charged in his affidavit
which brought about the indictment
of John Roddenbury. convict gang
boss at the camp. had been removed
10 the MacClenny Jail by the sheriff
OF Baker county and the superin-
tendent OF prisons. There he was
given medical care and treatment by
the state.
Brought Brother Back
Mr.. White then brought Paul back
to Washington with him, where the
affadavit was prepared. After a few
days stay here. he was sent to the
but is now in MacClenny as a witness
to Mr.. White, Is being tried on q
blanket charge Of cruelty TO the pris-
oners.
The boy has a rowing disposition.
and delights in travelling the country
over. although he constantly keeps
In touch with his parents. his brother
said.
In November he was arrested on
the vagrancy charge, Mr.. White said.
and few weeks later Harrison
mite received letter from the boy
written in the prison camp. The let
ter told nothing. however "as he was
not allowed to write just what was
going on"
Suit for Damages Prepared.
Suit for damages against State Sem
ator knabb is being prepared by Mr..
Whites attorneys in Florida, because,
that goes on. He explained that
county prisoners are leased to the
turpentine camp for a small sum and
that the labor is therefore cheap to
not long ago. Mr.. White learned on
his visit to that section. that several
counties withdrew their prisoners and
Cancelled the leases. he said. Then
scene, he declared, he was approached
with an offer for a settlement"
knabb then was known to have gone
into conference with the governor
hassee and a few days later the press
carried stories that "Knabb promised
to remedy conditions in his camp
Mr.. White added.
Conditions Abominable.
The conditions at the Baker county
and other turpentine camps were de-
clared abominable by Mr.. White and
the light on them that is possible
1t Is generally known In that section
that prisoners--not criminals, oui
men and young men sentenced for
some petty breach of law-are horribly y
treated at those places, he said. A
few Of the citizens in the vicinity OF
these camps are making strenuous
efforts to bring to justice the alleged
leaders and sponsors Of such condi-
tions. he added.
AS legal guardian Of the boy since
his fathers death recently, Mr.. White
employed the attorneys and directed
the steps to be taken.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
REGRETS EVOLUTION
THEORY; REINSTATED
Prof. Demaree Of Kentucky Wes-
leyan Colleges Agrees to Re-
strict His Utterances.
By the Associated Press.


WINCHESTER, Ky, April IL
Having signed a statement In which
he expressed regret for any "dam-
age" caused TO the institution as a
result OF chapel address in which
he declared he was unable to find
conflict between the organic theory
OF evolution and the biblical account
Of the creation, Prof. Ralph Demaree
again was meeting with his classes
in physics and mathematics at Ken
tucky Wesleyan College here today.
He was suspended Saturday. The
statement also pledged the instruc-
sion Of the controversial subject so
long as he should continue in his
present relation with the school.
The address delivered by Prof.
Demaree last Thursday and which re-
suited in a division of the student
body and citizens on the question of
evolution, apparently was a closed
incident, trustees and offcials Of the
college having declined to comment
after an agreement to reinstate tho
Instructor, provided he would sign
the statement submitted to him, was
reached at B. meeting held behind
closed doors yesterday.
Before delivering the chapel ad-
dress Prof. Demaree had resigned, ef-
fective May 90, to go to California to
make his home.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
BRITAIN IS URGED
TOBUY IN COLONIES
Head of the Board of Trade
Stresses Need to Keep Money
In Empire While Paying U. S.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, April -ll.--Sir Philip
Lloyd-Greame, president OF the Board
of Trade, speaking in the house OF
commons to a motion for fostering
trade with the British Dominions.
pointed out that British traders had
a great opportunity to trade with
Canada, as against America. owing to
the economic conditions prevailing.
The United States was bound to dis
cover that it was impossible TO adopt
u policy of absolutely exclusive pro-
lection and at the same .ime do a
great export trade; and If. in addi-
tion to Il high tariff, America vas the
fortunate recipient OF gold through
debt payments, there was no possible
doubt that such a country was in the
worst possible position to do q large
export trade.
Therefore, the minister contended
1t was vital moment for merchants
TO seek a way into markets in which
there had been American competi-
ton. The fact that Great Britain
was paying her debt to America en-
Joined that she should draw to the
utmost her raw materials from with
In the empire, and as little as possible
from America.
Urges Cotton Growing.
Sir Philip especially emphasized
that the present position Of depend
ence upon America FOR cotton sup
plies could not be allowed to con-
tinue. England had ready to hand III
the empire soil on which cotton could
be grown, and he referred to the com
ing bill to promote cotton growing
within the empire by means of a levy
on trade, and laid stress on the addi-
tional necessity Of developing trans
port, irrigation and all resources and
factors required in the growing of
cotton.
The general spirit of the govern
nent speakers in the debate was that
the matter was subject or discus
sion of the imperial conference next
October. and that the Government.
while wholly in sympathey with the
aims Of the motion. did not desire to
go In advance of that conference. Sir
Philip said that the government J
whole policy was to cooperate with
the dominions in schemes which
would accelerate development, give
openings for emigration and lead to
a general development CT Interim
perial trade, with the help of Brit
ish credit.
Would Develop Raw Materials.
The debate also revealed an aim on
the part of the government to make
strong efforts to develop the crown
colonies and to interest private en-
terprise in such development, pre-
sumably with the assistance Of Brit
ish credit.
William G. Ormesby-Gore, under
secretary Of the colonial department.
announced the intention OF the gov
eminent to appoint a committee to
explore how far it might be possible
to interest private enterprise in the
development and cultivation of the
raw materials the empire mostly
needed, such as fax and cotton. The
strongest criticism came from the la
bor benches and was directed against
the idea that the unemployment prob
lem could be remedied by emigr alton,
and complaining that the government
policy in India and the near east
tended to destroy those markets for
British commodities
Evening star., 1923-04-11
FRANCE rs AROUSED.
Papers Urge Her Interests Be Pro-
tected at Lausanne.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, April 1.-The readiness OF
the Americans engaged In the So
called Chester concession to invest
large sums Of money In the develop
ment OF Turkey by building railroads.
ports and cities Is arousing wide
spread comment in the French news.
papers, with the suggestion that
French investm ent and concession In.
terests be protected at the resumed
Lausanne conference. A meeting or
the French companies with pre-war
interests In Turkey has been called
here to discuss measures for their
In some of the comments on the
recent ratification Of the Chester prof.
ect by the Angora parliament, 1t Is
suggested that the Americans are to
carry out the concessions which cost
large sums of money to the allies
before the war. The allies at Lau-
same, It is declared, renounced GER
tain Of their economic demands only on
condition that the Turke recognize
the pre-war concessions. One OF
these concessions, 1t is added. was the
construction of a railway from sam
SUN to Sivas, which was originally
given to the French. but which row
goes to the Americans.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
SAYS PACT IS IGNORED.
Complaint That England Failed to
Ratify Eight-Hour Agreement.

GENEVA, April lie. L. Poulton,
British delegate on the council of the
international labor bureau. which met
here. complained that his own gov
ernment had failed to ratify the
eight-hour day convention agreed on
at the Washington conference. Mr.
Poulton introduced a resolution in
viting the director of the bureau to
remind the British labor minister "of
the obligations undertaken at Wash
ington."
NJ. Jouhaux, France. remarked that
there were other countries that had
failed to ratify the eight-hour agree
ment. but omitted to name them. He
proposed that the council appoint a
commission to decide what procedure
should be followed in order to secure
ratification of the convention.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
SEEK GREAT WEALTH,
Three iowa Residents After Part
Of Gotham Under Old Ieasa.

MUSCATINE. Iowa. April 1l.-Three
Muscatine residents, who claim as an
ancestor Robert Edwards, have
turned their eyes to New york city.
from where they believe may come
to them vast funds. They are, W, r.
Luellen, rural natl carrier; George
Edwards, telegraph operator, and Mrs,
Harry I. Reeves, wife OF a barber
section Of the island Of Manhattan
has just been made by members of
the Edwards family residing in Diff
ferent sections OF the country. There
are said to be some eighty claimants.
They base their expectations Of un-
told wealth 70 IN alleged ninety .nine-
year lease granted BY the original
E6vaNdS NOW Dad
Evening star., 1923-04-11
FAIL TO BLOCK STATE
IN MURDER INQUIRY
Injunction Denied Wealthy Baker,
Who Protested Documentary Evil
dence in Ex-Marine's Death.

ALBANY. n. Y, April 11.-Another
attempt of attorneys for Walter S.
Ward, wealthy baker, TO block the
state investigation Of the killing of
Clarence Peters. eX-marine, was pre-
vented by Supreme Court Justice
Staley here today. when he refused
to issue an Injunction restraining the
state from obtaining documentary
evidence to be used in the case. The
evidence consists of cablegrams
which passed between Ralph Ward,
Walters brother. and his father. re-
garding a request by Walter for a
loan of between $4,000 and 100000
to meet demands for blackmaIl.
Justice Staley said Ward attor-
neys had not complied with the law
which requires that state officials
shall be notified Of any intention to
diately took steps to do this.
Evening star., 1923-04-11

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ronents that certain schedules Of the
tariff act were entirely too high.
Protest Reopening OF Schedules.
Petitions in protest from southern pro-
ucers and bankers againt the reopening
OF tariff schedules on vegetable oil.
wool and other southern products
were presented to the Tariff Com
mission yesterday by President Kirby
Of the Southern Tariff Association
THE south as well as the nation
is prospecting under the Fordney-
McCumber rates" Mr.. Kirby said.
land there are no economic reasons
for any change in our important
schedules at this time"
Mr.. Kirby announced he would
carry the protests to President Haru-
ing today. recommending to the chief
executive a stabiliaation of tariff
conditions.
The docketing of schedules for
izing effect upon industry" Mr.. Kirby
said. with uncertain tariff rates.
the banker will hesitate to finance
the crop or TO extend credit to the
allied industries handling the prod
ucts. The farmer will hesitate to
ofttimes unable to do so.
. mo industry can prosper or long
endure with credit impaired, and the
docketing of the vegetable oil and
wool schedules for investigation may
inject an element OF uncertainty into
our rates that will place these in
dustries beyond the pale Of sound
banking and will result in a panic in
the peanut and cotton-seed and wool
producing sections of the United
States while these rates are under
fire.
mo industry can permanently
thrive under the fear Of government
and none should be compelled to do
80. II the rates fuifill the intent OF
Congress and the industry 10 func-
tioning, which is the case with both
vegetable oil and wool, and I speak
with authority for the producers Of
these products. there can be no COM
pelling reason for the tariff commits
sion reopening these schedules and
we protest against IT.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
MEN, ABDUCTED, BRANDED
AS KU KLUX MEMBERS
By the Associated Press.

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CINCINNATI, Ohio, April l1.--At
the same time that q fiery cross was
burning on the grounds Of Knights of
Columbus Hall in the western section
of Cincinnati late last night, two
men, blindfolded and garbed only in
their trousers and undershirts were
hurled from an automobile in the
heart of the city in view OF scores Of
persons. On the back OF each was
stenciled: "He is q Ku klux Khan
ner."
Later two men appeared ut police
headquarters and reported they had
been abducted by hve unidentified
men, who, after taking them on a
wild ride in an automobile. took most
Of their clothes, and warning them
not to take the matter up with the
police, under penalty of DEATH"
threw them out at a prominent down
town corner and sped away.
The victims, who gave their names
as william L. Miller and Erwin J.
Burkhardt, statesmen. denied they
were members OF the Ku Klux Klan.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
DO DANCE BEFORE JUDGE.
American in Paris Charged With
Immoral Performance,

PARIS, April II. Harry Pilcer,
American dancer. with his partners,
Miles Rhana and Zulaika, appeared
before the examining magistrate and
gave q reproduction Of their dance.
THE Afternoon Of Faun," which has
been declared obscene by the commits
sary Of police.
The police official, who was present
when the accused dancers appeared,
said he maintained his charge that
the performance was contrary to law
and an offense to the public morals.
Mr.. Pilcer and his partners entered
emphatic denial.
Let me see for myself" said the
Judge. whereup the dancers began
their two-hour exhibition The Judge
reserved his decision.
Evening star., 1923-04-11
TO STAGE FLOWER SHOW.

The Takoma Park Horticultural
Club will stage its annual narcis-
sus and spring flower show tomorrow.
evening at the Public Library, corner
Cedar ana 5th streets. at O'clock
DR.. D. N. Shoemaker will give a
nfteen-minute talk at o'clock on
DR.. w. A. Orton will be in charge
of the Judging.
Evening star., 1923-04-11

Military Academy in June. 1882. Be
fore reaching brigade rank most of
his service was In the cavalry arm.
During the Spanish war he was a
ma jor In the volunteer adjutant gen
erars department, and in the Philip
pine insurrection he was major and
lieutenant colonel in the 43d United
States Infantry. He reached the
grade Of brigadier general in May,
1917. and the grade of major general
In July, 1920. He served with dis
tinction III the world war as a.
major general in the National Army
and was awarded the distinguished
service medal. His plans for the fu-
ture are somewhat indefinite, but II
Is expected that he will make a visit
to his old Kentucky home and later
take up his residence in this city and
write his military memoirs