Evening star., 1923-12-30

WHICH was QI1CuVereQ by Lieut.. ",
T. Davis some months ago. Investi-
cation is being made to determine
whether the persons named on this
list, are customers ofsEehis particu-
lar syndicate.
There have been no other lists in
our possession, but we have been In
formed that there were code numbers
issued to LII persons and one Of the
defendants has testified that the list
Of these persons was kept in a little
black book. The Investigators have
been unable to locate such q book"
Announcement Of the retention on
the case of Assistant Attorney A. n.
Presmont yesterday by District Attor-
ney Peyton Gordon served to quiet
hints that friction wag arising in the
Office Of the United States attorney In
the initial stages Of the case. Be-
fore the day was over both Mai. Gordon
and Presmont had laughed down the
rumors, and in a joint interview with
newspaper men Gordon paid Presmont
. q tribute for his sincerity and loyalty,
and Presmont reciprocating with q
tribute for the fairness always dis
played by his chief.
Upshaw Meets Oyster.
Representative Upshaw of Georgia
yesterday afternoon called. Commits
stoner James F. Oyster to his apart
nent at the Potomac Hotel, where he
is confined with q fractured rib. to
see X the Commissioner could fur
nish him with q list of names of high
government officials involved In the
local liquor scandal. 1t was learned
last night
Mr.. Upshaw said that he wanted
to get perspective for his address on
THE Majesty Of the Law and Ma
tional Sobriety" next Thursday when
the House reconvenes. and that he
was Of getting a list of names of
high officials before he spoke.
'T called Capt Oyster" Mr.. Up
shaw said, because I have full faith
in his character and offioial purpose.
I have found him always the soul Of
blade OF Justice wrapped in a reg
nsnt conscience.
II asked Capt. Oyster as to- the
list. He said he had not seen 1t and
that he did not consider 1t conclusive
evidence Of connivance with Illicit
liquor traffic. because even in COM
mercial life many firms hold lists Of
prospective patrons which do not
mean that the names on the list are
patronizing the Arm holding them.
Capt. Oyster did say what I was de-
lighted to hear him say-that In 50
far as he Is concerned he will leave
no stone unturned to bring violators
OF the law to Justice, regardless of
social standing or high political po-
sition.
To Continue FIGHT.
And 50 far as I am concerned"
continued. Mr.. Upshaw. II am de-
termined that the fight / began a
terpretative OF our Constitution and
an example for American youth, shall
know no abatement during this ses-
sion OF Congress. The man clothed
in purple and fine linen. who lives in
= palace and helps q bootlegger to
and to tear down the flag from above
our heads, 10 q practical enemy of our
Christian civilization just az much-.
indeed a great deal more-than the
poor. devil In q hut down an alley
At least one trail in the local rum
scandal has run to New York city. n
became known last night, when
agents OF the special intelltgencs unit
warrant has been Issued In this case.
Ia known to be in that city.
Reports received At the effice Of
Elmer Trey. in charge of the investi-
gators, yesterday stated that the
residence OF Foley was now under
surveillance and an arrest might be
expected 1t any time in the immedi-
ate future. The United States mar.
shaIs ONCE in New York has been
handed the warrant for service and
assistance Is being given by oper-
atives of the Intelligence unit OF
that city. II was stated o6icially.
seizure of q large amount Of choice
LIQUOR some time ago In the Union
station by the vice squad under Lieut..
Davis. This liquor was traced here
from Savannah, Ga