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Evening star., 1924-07-13
DECAP|TATED BODY
OF MARINE FOUND
Paris Island Officials De-
clare There Is No Evidence
of Foul Play.
By the Associated Press.

COLUMBIA, S. c., July 12-BeIated
reports reaching here tonight from sew
eral sources told Of the finding by
negro fishermen about a week ago of
the decapitated body of a marine on
Horse Island. Beaufort county.
According to reports, on July 3
Sheriff Bailey of Beaufort County was
asked to apprehend two sailors who
had robbed the crew Of the schooner
Rosalie Hull at Port Royal. He
later received a me essage that the two
men answering the description given
him were on the road near Lebeco.
These two men were arrested bv
Sheriff Bailey at Tomotley, but they
proved they were not. the men
wanted.
Sheriff Bailey Is said to have been
suspicious, however, and took them
to the county Jail at Beaufort and
through telephone messages to Paris
Island proved them to be two of
three marines who had deserted.
When questioned concerning the third
man. they are said to have replied
that he had drowned while SWIM
ming from Paris Island to Port
Royal on the mainland.
The headless and mutilated body
OF the third marine was found three
days later on Horse Island by negro
fishermen.
Over long distance telephone tonight
Capt. Mediary, post adjutant at Paris
Island marine barracks, informed the
Associated Press that Maj. Gen. Ely
X. Cole, commanding the post, had
convened a board Of inquiry, which
found that there was no evidence of
foul play in connection with the
death Of the marine. Asked how the
decapitation had been accounted for,
Capt. Mediary replied that he did not
know.
The names of either of the three
men could not be learned and dis
patches from Beaufort say the nan es
are not known there. Telephone COM
munication between here and Paris
Island is bad, and details are scarce.
Reports from Beaufort say the two
marines who were captured arc be-
ing held at Paris Island. The dead
man has been buried at Beaufort
Evening star., 1924-07-13
u. S. IS FACING ROW
WITH RUMANIA ON OIL
New Law Threatening Standard
Holdings and Baldwin
Locomotive Debt.

By Cable to The Star and New York World.
Copyright, 1924.
PARIS, July 12.-Sharp conflict be-
tween America and Rumania over
American oil interests in the Car
pathians Is expected in diplomatic
circles here as the outcome of the
visit of the American minister, Peter
Augustus Jay, to Washington.
The Standard Oil alone has $7o,-
900, 900 invested in Rumania in works
which under a new law of that
country will fall under control of
Rumanians.
The debt to the Baldwin Locomo-
tive Company also risks reputation.
rest, made on orders from Washing
ton, have brought no results. 1t is
believed he will return from Wash
ington, however, with orders which
will cause diplomatic tension be-
tween the United States and Ru-
mania.
The new law which causes most
of the trouble requires that 60 per
cent Of all foreign companies in the
country be owned by Rumanians. AS
local companies have $150,o00,000 in
vested there, enough capital to buy
up 60 per cent does not exist locally.
Complaint BY Standard.
The Standard Oil Company COM
plains that now it has spent $70,-
100000 developing Rumanian prop
critics, building pipe lines, ETC.. it
cannot make its plant pay without
giving control to Rumanians. The
company's interests in Rumania are
held by the Romano-Americana Com
pany, which is nominally Rumanian,
but owned by the Standard.
AS the Standard officiale are al
ready at outs with Premier Bratiano's
government, they have taken direc-
tion of the company into their own
hands and accuse the government of
having passed the so per cent law
expressly to get control of the oil
Industry without spending money
The Standards two Bucharest rep
resentatives, Messrs. Otis and Ed
wards, refuse to deal further through
the Rumanian authorities. They
have taken up their claim for &c.
000, 900 alleged damage done by Won
Mackensen's army during the war
directly with Berlin, instead of put
ting it through the government
which is naturally annoyed.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
BERLIN PINS HOPES
ON j. S. AT PARLEY
Ambassador Houghton's Re-
turn Interpreted as Help
full to Germany.
P0INCARE ANNOYS MARX
French Statesman's Critical Speech
Causes Anxiety as to Fruits
of London Meeting.
P0INCARE ANNOYS MARX
By the Associa ted Press

| BERLIN. July 12.-Under the i'm
preston that Alanson B. Houghton.
| American ambassador to Germany.
who sailed from New York several
days ago. is going to take some part
ence. Die Zeit, Foreign Minister
Stresmann's organ, in a weekly re-
view of the political situation today,
warmly applauds the idea.
Mr.. Houghton knows the condi-
tion of the German people intimate
ly, and judging from the impartial
attitude characteristic of him." says
the newspaper, "he will not himself
be- used for an Interpretation of the
experts report that runs contrary to
its spirit
The writer, who evidently reflects
Herr Stresmann's opinion, asserts
that American creditors will not
supply a loan to a country which is
occupied by foreign troops.
Marx Feels Anxious.
Chancellor Marx, in statement
to newspaper representatives today,
|
| by Germany regarding experts re-
port had given way to anxiety and
| apprehension. Remarking that the
German government had without de-
lay rushed forward the preliminaries
needed for fulfillment of the reports,
the chancellor criticized M. Poin-
| cares latest speech and declared that
the spirit with which the Germans
were actuated toward the report was
one of frank and honorable under
standing and plain speaking-a spirit
| which was resolved to restore not
only Germany, but the whole of
Europe.
THE London conference" said the
chancellor. Ought to bring Germany
nearer to the realization of this aim,
but many Of our hopes seem to be
threatened on consequence of the
| agreement between Premiers Herriot
| and Macdonald in Paris. If the great
spirit with which we hope to carry
out the experts report is to become
an accomplished fact, the victorious
nations must realize that Germany,
whose economic and national exist
ence is at stake, must be admitted to
the negotiations as a partner with
| equal rights.
| Wants Sacrifices Repaid.
| Germany is resolved to assume
further heavy burdens imposed by
the experts report, which the British
have recognized as being beyond the
scope Of the Versailles treaty, pro-
vided she sees an object in these
sacrifices. The German people desire
| lContinued on Page 5, Column 3D.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Ends Long StruxKie.

The inauguration OF Gen. vasquez
as president of the Dominican Re.
public brings to a successful end the
long struggle of more than eight
years by the people of Santo Domingo
to regain their sovereignty and inde-
pendence, which they have contended
was taken away from them by the
United States when their country
under orders from Washington, was
placed under the control of a large
military force.
After the setting up by the United
States of military government. the
Dominicans made repeated efforts to
bring about withdrawal of the
forces. In 1920 Horace G. Knowles
campaign to secure sovereignty for
the Dominicans. Subsequently, the
United States Senate authorized a
special committee to inquire into the
occupation and administration of the
country, and such committee pro-
ceeded to Santo Domingo. setting UP
a court of investigation.
The committees return to Wash
ington was followed by an agreement
for the withdrawal of the American
forces from the country. The full
and complete sovereignty of Santo
Domingo was restored and, for the
first time in about ten years, an cleo
tion was held March Is last, Gen.
Vasquez being elected president.
There remain in Santo Domingo
about 1900 marines and officers. The
evacuation has begun and transport Is
are taking the troops to the United
States as speedily as possible.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

The Davis and BRYAN ticket put for
ward by the Democrats is not con-
sidered a winner today-no matter
what the sentiment throughout the
country may be next November-ac-
cording to a survey just completed by
The Star through it's political corre-
spondents in the various states. The
Democratic candidates personally are
praised, but if the Democratic ticket is
to land the victory, it is believed that
it can do so only through the defec-
tion in Republican ranks due to the
La Toilette candidacy on an independ-
ent ticket.
An analysis of the reports of the
correspondents in the various states
shows:
l. That in the west Davis is be-
lieved too much the Coolidge type to
make the race for progressive votes.
and it is feared that these votes will
go to La Toilette.
Ticket Hailed in South.
2. That the southern states have
hailed the nomination of Davis and
Bryan with particular favor, notwith-
Evening star., 1924-07-13
BANDITS KILL Detective.

NEW YORK. July 12.-Detective
Timothy Connell was shot and killed
by one OF four bandits late today
while frustrating q hold-up In a for
mer saloon In the Bronx. The bandits
escaped.
Connell and Detective Coogan. see
ing the men enter the cafe, followed
and found them lined up before the
bar with their guns pointed at the
bartender. As Connell and Coogan
drew their revolvers the bandits
turned and fired.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Wife of Pastor Branded With X. k. X.
Denies Husband Is Hostile to Order

Mrs. Van Loon said tonight that
her husband had not expressed
hostility to the Ku Klux Khan and
she was unable to explain why the
three KS had been scared into his
back. Rev. Van Loon. she said, at
one time had offered the use of his
church as a gathering place for the
organization. It was said. however,
by friends Of the Berkley pastor that
he had on occasions denounced the
burning OF fiery crosses.
Police admitted having made no
progress in their attempt to trace the
pastors whereabouts since the day
Of his disappearance, nor were they
able to account for the three KS on
his back. The KS were block letters
scared in the flesh. apparently with a
special branding iron In one piece.
A permanent scar will be left. in the
opinion OF DR.. A. r. Kingsley. who
attended the Rev. Van Loon.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
HUGHES AND LEGAL
CELEBRITIES SAIL
Berengaria Carries $50 Law
yers to London Convention
Beginning July 20.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK. July 12.-Headed by
Secretary of State Charles Evans
Hughes, as president of the Amer
lean Bar Association. $50 distingu
ed lawyers and their families sailed
this afternoon on the liner BerengaTia
to attend the convention of the asso-
citation in London on July 20. The
barristers will meet in Westminster
Abbey, and one of the features OF
the assembly will be the presentation
of a statue of Blackstone, the author
of the world-famous Commentaries,
by the American lawyers.
In addition to those on the Beren-
garia another party of American
lawyers numbering 400 sailed today
from Quebec, 800 others on the La
coma yesterday and 400 members OF
the association on the Aquitania last
Thursday.
So great was the number of men
famed for their knowledge of legal
lore and for their activities in public
service, on board the Berengaria, that
j. Hamilton Lewis, former United
States senator from Illinois, remark
ed as he stood on the sun deck:
wickerxham ON Board.
II don't think any vessel has sailed
from America since the war with SO
many influential men as seem to be
on this ship"
Among those on board was former
United States Attorney General
George w. Wickersham. who will
presentation of the Black stone statue.
The statue, made by Paul w. Bart
lett, will cost $4,000. The sculptor
has virtually completed the cast
which will be used in the dedication.
The site for the monument will be
either the great hall Of the law courts
in London or near the site of Black
stones one-time chambers overlook
ing Fleet street.
Blackstone was a vital force in
shaping our constitution" said Mr..
wickersham. For $50 years his book
has been the greatest text in the edu-
cation Of American lawyers"
Other notables on the Berengaria
included Henry w. Taft, brother of
Chief Justice Taft; Charles S. Whit
man, former Governor Of New York;
Alton B. Parker, Samuel Seabury and
r. E. l. Saner, retiring president of
the American Bar Association.
The absence of Mr.. Davis was re-
sponsible for the startling disclosure
of a political split in the family of
Judge Alton B. Parker, one-time
Democratic nominee for the presi-
dency. After Judge Parker had ex-
pressed regret at the inability Of the
1924 nominee to make the trip and
had paid tribute to his ability, Mrs
Parker spoke up and said that she
had predicted his nomination and
would vote for him despite the fact
that she was a Republican
but, Mrs. Parker" the reporter
asked, "were you a Republican when
Mr.. Parker ran for the presidency?'
Mrs. Parker smiled and nodded.
II certainly was." she answered with
emphasis 'T have always been Re-
publican. Only I didn't have vote
then and now have"
Evening star., 1924-07-13
VIENNA GOAL TODAY
FOR WORLD FLYERS
"Great Adventure" as Term
ed by Bulgarian Air Chief,
Wins Hope of Success.
By the Associated Press.


VIENNA, July 1.-THE American
round-the-world f1iers are expected to
reach Vienna tomorrow afternoon
The United States Army ayiators. who
reached Bucharest at 1880 SATURDAY.
afternoon, have Belgrade as their
next stopping place, a distance of 290
miles from Bucharest, then Buda-
pest. 220 miles, and Vienna. 14o-a
total of $50 miles.
Bulgaria's GreetinR.>
SOFIA, July 12.-On the occasion
of the passage over Bulgarian terri
tory of the American round-the-
world ffers on their way from Con-
stantinople to Bucharest, Gen. Savoff,
director Of the Bulgarian air serv-
Ice. cordially welcomed to the Bull
gar1an air routes 'the Americans on
their great adventure"
He said that he and his colleasu
heartily wished that the Americans
would have complete success on their
epochal enterprise.
Offer Danish Steamer,
COPENHAGEN, July 12.-The gov
ernor of Greenland and other high
Danish officials were making prepara-
tions to facilitate the passage through
Danish territory of the American
fliers on their round the-world trip.
A Danish steamship is to be offered
to the fiiers for fueling or other pos
sible uses in Greenland waters, it is
understood.
Briton on for Minato.
KASUMIGARA. Japan. July IA.
Stuart MacLaren. the British avi-
ator flying around the world, who
was forced to return here yesterday,
owing to engine trouble, made a new
start at $40 this morning for Minato
at the northern end of the main
island Of Japan. From Minato he
will start on his flight across the
PaciAA
Evening star., 1924-07-13
$3,0)O,OD0 SOUGHT
FOR NEW CONDUIT
Commissioners May Have to
Ask for Less for Work,
However.
BREAK EMPHASIZES NEED
Funds. to Start Lighting Program
Also Expected to Be
Requested.
BREAK EMPHASIZES NEED

With the memory of the recent
break in the city's single water con-
duit still fresh in their min6 the
Commissioners are considering an
estimate of s3.0oo.O00 for continuing
the new conduit during the nscal
year 1885. but it may be necessary
to ask for less.
Last year the House allowed only
100000 for conduit construction,
while the Senate raised the item to
S2,500,000. In conference, however
1t became necessary to compromise
on $l,500,000, which will be spent
during the next twelve montha
1t is more than likely that the
Commissioners will request more in
the new estimates than Congress ap.
propriated for the current year.
Facilities Long Sought.
authorities and citizens have been
striving for the necessary authorize
tion from Congress to build a second
water supply pipe from Great Falls,
attention has been called repeatedly
to the danger the city would face If
the old brick and masonry tunnel
under Conduit road should give way.
Year after year went without any
serious trouble in the conduit. and
1t was not until a few years ago that
work was started on the long awaited
new pipe:
A few weeks ago the much feared
lContinued on Page 2, Column So
Evening star., 1924-07-13
By the Associated Press

By the Associate Press
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, July IA
Rev. Oren Van Loon. Methodist pastor
Of the Community Church at Berkley,
a Detroit suburb. lies in a hospital
cot here tonight. still dared from ex-
periences suffered during the eleven
days he has been missing from his
home and still unaware OF the
tx. X. K."- branded in letters two
inches high. between his shoulder
blades.
He talked at intervals during the
day with his wife. whom he recog-
nized, but was unable to recall any
thing that has happened since he
left home. small black bag in his
hand, to catch an interurban car for
Flint, Mich. The bag. Its contents
undisturbed. was found beside him.
where he had collapsed on = street
corner yesterday afternoon.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
i. s. CONTROL ENDS
IN SANT0 DOMINGO
Native President Inaugurated
and Dominican Flag Re-
places American Emblem.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
SANTO DOMINGO. July 12.-Gen.
Horacio Vasquez and Federico Velas-
quez. whose election as president and
vice president. respectively. was pro-
claimed by the national assembly on
July Z. four months after the general
election, took the oath of Office to-
day. The ceremony was held in the
national assembly in the presence of
numerous diplomatic and consular Of
ficials.
This afternoon the American flag
was lowered from the fort and the
Dominican emblem hoisted- The
great crowds which assembled In the
capital from all parts of the republic
then engaged in an enthusiastic DEM
onstration in honor Of the new presi-
dent
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Comes 5000 Miles
To See Coolidge;
Courtesy Forbid>
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July Il. - The
courtesy which prompted DR.. SEN
taro Honda of Japan, director of
the Buddhist Salvation League, to
travel 5000 miles to deliver a mes
sage of friendship from his league
to President Coolidge prompted
him to return to his home today
without even asking an inter-
view of the President.
In a letter to the Executive he
expressed his message and stated
that commiseration for the Presi-
dents grief made 1t impossible
for him to intrude.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Two Ships Damaged on Rocks.

ST. JOHNS. N. F.. July 1.-Two
steamers, the British vessel. Keil-
haven. and the coastwise steamer,
Home, have struck uncharted rocks
OF the Newfoundland coast, and
have been forced to proceed to St.
Johns for repairs, according to dis
patches received here today.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
TODAY'S STAR
PART ONE-39 Pages.

General News--LoeaI, National, Foreign.
National Politics-Paqes and 4.
Winners Of Physical Test EmbIems In
D. c. SchooIs-Paqes "a and IS.
Radio News-Psces 10 and 10.
Maryland and Virginia News-Pace q.
Parent-Teaeher Activities-Pase 27.
Financial News-Paoes 2s and q.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
PART THREE-lO Pages.

PAKT THREE-lO Pages.
Amusements-Theate and the Photo.
play.
District National Guard-Pase 2.
Music in Washinoton-Pase 4.
Army and Navy News-Paae 4.
The Civilian Army-Pase 4.
Motors and Motorine-Pages to 8.
Fraternities-Pase 8.
Spanish War veterans-Paae q.
Reviews Of New Books-Paoe 9.
Boy Scout-Pase 9.
Serial, "RippIins Ruby"-Paae 9.
News Of the ciubs-Paae 9.
PART FOUR Pages.
Pink Sports Section.
PART FIVE-8 Pages.
Magazine Section-Fiction and Features.
The RambIer-Pase 3.
PART SIX-8 Pages.
Classified Advertising.
GRAPHIC SECTfON-1o Pages.
World Events in Pictures.
COMIC SECTION-4 Pages.
Mr.. straphanger; Regular EeIIers; Mr..
and Mrs.; Mutt and jeff.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
MAIL PLANES ON time.
Nearly 100 Per Cent Delivery al
Air Destinations.

CHICAGO, July 12.-During the
first ten days of regular transconti-
mental air mail service the mail
planes Travelled total distance OF
more than $4,000 miles, making 81
per cent of their trips on time. Col
Paul Henderson. assistant postmaster
general in charge of the air service
said today in addressing miniature
airplane competitors at the munich
pal pier.
OF all the mail handled. ss.s Per
cent arrived on time at IT. air destina-
uon. he said.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
GRATEFUL TO McADoo.
Davis Greatly Cheered by Promise
of Californian's Aid.

By the Associated Press.
LOCUST VALLEY, N. Y, July H.
In response to William G. McAdoo's
statement that he would actively
support the Democratic national
Aticket, John w. Davis, Democratic
nominee for President, tonight sent
the following radiogram to Mr.. Nc
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 2.) :
Evening star., 1924-07-13
PART TWO-IO Pages,

Editorials and Editorial Features.
Washington and Other Society.
Tales Of Well Known FoIk-Paae 7.
Around the city-Paee 9.
Veterans Of the Great war-Paee 10.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
DAVIS SKY CLEARS
WITH PROMISE OF
M'ADOO'S SUPPORT
Tension in Party Further
Relieved by RockWeII's
Assurance of Aid.
HEARST-HYLAN EFFORT
TO BEAT TICKET DENIED
Nominee Discusses Campaign Or
ganization Plans With Walsh
and Other Leaders.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. July 1e.-Several sig
nihcant events occurred today to
draw the lightning from the charged
atmosphere in which John w. Davis
has moved since he became the Demo-
cratic presidential nominee
Most important, perhaps, was the
clear-cut statement of William Gibbs
McAdoo, who sailed for Europe with
his family, that he would give the
vis-Bryan ticket cordial support"
and would take an active part in the
campaign upon his return in Septem-
Der.
Rumors that Mr.. McAdoo contem-
plated bolt from the Democratic
party and campaign for the presi-
dency as an Independent candidate
thus were definitely spiked. Further
evidence of party harmony, which
Democratic leaders locally hailed
with satisfaction. was the report that
David Ladd Rockwell, who managed
McAdoo's campaign for nomination.
would not be averse to joining the
managerial staff of the Davis cam
paign.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
WEATHER.

Local showers and thunderstorms
today; tomorrow fair and slightly
cooler; gentle to moderate southwest
winds.
Temperature for twenty-five hours
ended at 10 pm. last night: Highest,
Full report on Page 5.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

The Star is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to Washington homes at
90 cents per month. Telephone Main 5000
and service will start Immediately.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

CONTINUED on Page s, Column 81
The Washington times., 1924-07-21
LICSCHOOLS
PLAN MUSICAL
PROGRAMS
Community Center Depart
ment to Present Two Bills
at Central This Week

The Community Center Depart.
ment Of the Public Schools Of Dis.
trict Of Columbia, win present twu
musical programs on wednesday
and Friday nights Of this week,
in the Central High Stadium, fol
lowing out the schedule for July
and August.
The Wednesday concert win be
given by the United States Army
Band, commanded by Captain RI
g. Sherman and conducted by Band
master w. j. Stannafd. .WCAP
VIII broadcast this concert from
the stadium.
On Friday. the, concert WIN 81
given by the Boys Independent
Band, James e. KidweIl, conduct.
ing. Motion pictures Of the acfiv,
tiles Of one Of the Government
departments will follow and briei
address by some prominent speak,
err win be given. Amplifiers have
been arranged to insure complete
hearing.
In addition to the use being made
OF the stadium, the Central High
School tennis courts are open fol
use, from o'clock until dark on
Mondays and Fridays, and on Sat
urdays from ! O'Clock until dark
Groups Of ten or more may ge,
permission to use the courts morn
ings by applying to the Commun
ity Centers Department, Franklin
School Building.