Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1921, Page 5

{ Seeks Jury All Women or Men; BriefNews From QOver U. S. Second Trial of Judge McGannon Opens in Cleveland. Man Killed Searching for Mother—Children Play With Real Bandits—Duel in New York City. By the Associated Press. CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 7.—A jury, composed either of all men or all women, will be sought by Edward C. Stanton, county prosecutor, to try the case of Judge William H. McGan- non, which was scheduled to start today. Stanton said he intended takin matter up with counsel for Judge Mc- ‘Gannon before the trial, in an flort to work out a method Whereby a mixed jury might be avoided because of the possibility of a long-drawn-out Jegal battle. Under the present stat- nton said, it is impossible to the ry. ‘MeGanmon is now on trial for the second time on the charge of sec. ond-degree murder for the alleged Killing of Harold C. Kagy. a garage owner, on the night of May 7 last. The first trial resulted in a disagrees ment after the jury had been out forty-eight hours. X Prosecator Stanton !;\\ld tevler‘yls(:ts ss used at the first trial ha uen a He declared he had Counsel for McGannon said at least geven new witnesses would testify that the judge was not at the scene SAVANNAH, Ga—While starting out to search for his mother, who has { been missing from home since Thurs- day, Rexford Inman Oliff, twenty-one Yeafs old, was struck by a huge gaso- Jine truck yesterday at Barnard and 31st streets and his neck broken. He died instantly. ‘Watchman Halts Ship's Crew. NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—A few min- wutes before the Japanese steamship Yayor Maru was scheduled to sail forty-six Chinese and Japanese mem- bers of the crew made a dash for freedom, but were halted by watchmen. Only one watchman was on the pier when the rush started, N dbut he called for help and held the rebellious sailors at bay at the point of his revolver until other men ar- rived. Aato Kills Clergyman. NORFOLK, Va.—Rev. Charles Wes- ley Cain, sixty-five years old, well known in Virginia and North Carolina Methodist conferences, died from in- Juries received when struck by an automobile in Portsmouth. 35.000-Pond Casting Done. NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—A 35,000- pound casting, claimed here to be the Jargest in the world, was delivered to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company by the navy yard at Portsmouth. The casting, in Which there is standing room fer six men, will be used as a heavy engine part for a vessel now being con- structed for the Shipping Board. Keep Women Off Juries. LINCOLN, Neb.—The lower house of the legislature sustained the report of the judiciary committee by voting 44 to 35 to postpone indefinitely the sen- ate bill giving Nebraska women the right to sit on juries. Reduce Price of Eggs. PITTSBURGH, Pa.—Leading whole- wale dealers of Pittsburgh announce & decrease of 10 cents a dozen in the price of eggs. Fresh eggs were quoted at 55 to 56 cents and current receipts. &t 48 to 49 cents. ‘Banquet “Pussyfoot” Johmson. ‘WESTERVILLE, Ohio.—Westerville bade William E. (Pussyfoot) Johnson, prohidbition campaigner, good-bye fol- lowing a banquet in his honer at the United Brethren Church. “Pussyfoot” will campaign in Illinois, Nebraska, Jowa, Oklahoma and New Mexico un- der the colors of the World League Against Alcoholism until April, when he is to return to England. Children Play With Bandits. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—A boy and a gir], ages five and four, were “playing ‘burglar” with two real, life bandits, ‘whom they thought masked especially for the occasion, while a third and un- masked robber held up their father, 8. G. Gordon, cer, and his wife in their store and got away with a small amount of cash. When the men, with pistols drawn on the grocer, entered the store two of them moved hand- kerchiefs, worn about the neck west- ern style, over their faces as masks. ‘The children, seeing this, ran for them and soon were pulling at their trou- sers, shouting in childish glee. Missing Boy Badly Infured. LANCASTER, Ohio.—After having been missing a week, John White, thirteen, said to be from Cleveland, and an {nmate of the Boys' Indus- trial School, was found under the steps of the institution hospital. His left wrist was broken and both feet were badly frostbitten. The lad is reported to have attempted to escape from a dormitory. Because of his injuries, he is said to have crawled under the steps, where he remained ‘without food or water. The lad was clad in pajamas when found. Attorney Tarred and Feathered, HOUSTON, Tex.—B. L Hobbs, an attorney, was tarred and feathered and thrown out of an automobile in the business section yesterday. A paper bag, containing his night clothing and a card bearing a warn- ing and insignia attributed to the Ku Klux Klan, was thrown from the car with him. b man today. Pouf! goes price infla- tion and with it your confidence in the infla- ters. Chagrin is not the lot of guests here. We’ve kept the lid on food prices. { Reason- able rates for finest fare is'a WALLIS principle. War, pros- perity, gainful oppor- tunity—nothing could alter that rigid rule. By this price policy ‘' and quality precept we aim to win your re- spect, deserve your faith and merit your patronage. § WALLIS’ 12tk and G Streets N.W. bed by five men. Clad only in night clothes, he was forced inte the auto- mobile, driven to an isolated spot and tarred and feathered after his long hair had been shorn. One Dend in New York Duel. NEW ¥ORK.—Chinatown's New Year | celebration. was ziven a melodramatic thrill by a revolver duel in Park Row, during which one man was Kkilled and revolver and dashed to: ists, but his passage was delayed by a surface car as he crossed the street. When the bluecoat reached the op- the men who had the weapons apparently had Spectators saw one man fall and then crawl on his hands around the corner into Pearl street, where the policeman found him. was Michael Demesci, a seaman, and he died within a few minutes. | posite sidewalk used vanished. Herschel S. Hall Succumbs. Ohio.—Herschel Hall of Cleveland, well known as a writer of novels and short storie: dead here, after a protracted illne He was born in Danville, Ind,, in 1874. CLEVELAND, gerously re fired in Find Diamond Under Necktie. NEW YORK.—Two diamond solitaire rings, appraised at $4.000, were seized by customs officers last night after an | d: examination of the personal effects of a_ hotel pro- William H. Litchford, prietor of Columbus, Ohie, who ar- reviously as rived here a few hours a passenger on the st — 3 I 2 e 3 e le e =21 2 21 U S 2212 Ik [s 3) 2 I T2 1 2] =) FRERE | FEBRUARY POSITIVELY LAST MONTH KNABE’ T $250,000.00 SALE YOU MUST HURRY IF YOU WOULD SAVE : The first of January when we started this great sale te de a quarter of a millien dellars in piano and player business during January and February, many peeple said it was impessible, but the heads of our house knew u‘rhnt they were deing, for dunng the first half of this great campaign we have lived up to our quota. We figured that the prices and terms were so low that we could ferce the usual amount of business done in meral' months into these two months. February is positively the last month, and it beheoves you to act quickly if you would save on a piano or player. Youwill find plenty of pianos and-players at our stores. Why? Because we went out with the spot cash and beught them. Deon’t delay any longer. GREA wounded. pid suecession. Fifteen y drew his ard the duel- THE EVENING POINTS IN U. S. INCOME RETURNS MADE PLAIN FOR THE TAXPAYER The revenue act of 1918 under which the income tax for the year 1920 is be- ing collected provides that in the tax- payer's returns gross income from whatever source shall be included, “but.” The word “but” is important, because following it is a list of items which are specifically exempt from taxation. Among these are: The value of property acquired as a gift by will or by inheritance. The income from such property, however, is taxable. Proceeds of life insurance policies. Returns of premiums on life insur- ance, endowment or annuity con- tracts. Amounts received through accident or health insurance, or under -work- men’s compensation acts, plus the amount of damages received, whether by suit or agreement. — o2 STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, T92T. of $3,500 from amounts received for such services. This exemption is in addition to the personal exemptions of $1,000 for sin- gle persons and $2,000 for married persons and heads of families. ment or to employes of the Distri Salaries paid employes of a state |of Columbia, part of whose salary is or “political subdivision thereof.” such received from the federal government. With respect to any taxable income [on or before March 15. 1921, if such received in 1920 from other sources |other income amounted to $1.000 or' the taxpaver is subject to all provi- |$2,000 or more according to his status sions of the law and must file a return | as a single or married person Best as a city, county, towr or hamlet are also exempt from taxes. This applies to school teachers, policemen, firemen and all such employes, but does not apply to employes of federal govern- or any city, town, county or village, and the District of Columbia. Inter- est on obligations of the United States is exempt from taxation, except that interest on obligations ‘issued after HINGS are hum- | September 1, 1917, is exempt only to the extent previded in the liberty loan acts. Interest on securities issued under the provisions of the federal farm loan act of July 17, 1916. Interest on l'berty bonds to the par Aspirin Paints ming at this Paint Store. We made Gen- ff eral Reductions of 109 to 15% on practically value of $5.000 is exempt from all tax- ation. Holders of large amounts of liberty bonds are advised te consult their bankers or cellectors of internal revenue as to their exemptions. None of the above items is taxable (with the exception of securities is- sued under the provisions of the fed- eral farm loan act and liberty bonds), but must be shown in the taxpayer's return. Persons in active military or naval Interest on obligations of any state |se are entitled to an exemption “Bayer’’ on Genuine Warning! When you see the name “Bayer” on tablets, you are getting genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for 21 years and proved safe by millions. $4 gal. now everything in stock, just to liven things up, and business surely is com- ing up to expectations. ¢ Come in and benefit He One of the rings was worn on his finger, while the other, customs ficials his necktie. was found concealed under 10,000 Union Men Tdle. CHICAGO.—Ten thousand out of 34 000 members of eighty-four unions here are now out of werk, it was reported at a meeting called by the 0 Federation of LaBor. ercentage of those unémploy- announced in the building in- There are 300 unions in the is with a combined membership of approximately 200,000 persons. , was shot to death late Satur- ght by Sheriff Robert K. Ken- dall, when he resisted during a raid upon an illicit d Kelley to surrender seven times, firing rmer Come tomorrew or tomorrow night sure. Haines Bros. Upright, ebony, used. eeeeeecaneenceen Berkley Upright, used..... Franklin Upright, mahogany, new.cececaaceececvease Waters Player, mahogany, u Harrington Player, mahogany, used. Winter Player, mahogany, used... Ackerman Player, mahogany, used. Auto Player, mahogany, used... Crippen Player, mahogany, slightly used. cccoaamaee e Huntington Upright, oak, used.. Clarendon Player, mahogany, slightly used.cemeeeencea Foster Player, mahogany, slightly used...ccameee.... Story & Clark Player, mahogany, new..cceaeeeecnnea. Schubert Player, mahogany, new..ecem. . Haines Upright, mahogany, new.....ccececeeeen J. H. Williams Upright, mahogany, new..... Steinway Upright, ebony, used.....coooiieee Franklin Player, mahogany, slightly used. W av Stok p “Margie” = ir e The | guct, P | of more than $20,000 worth of drugs sed.-ces ceevenesovenceee oo oeam. placed his lantern on the ground and drew his own gun on the officer. Everything else except Lead. Oil and Turpentine 10 to 15%Off HUGH REILLY CO. 133N, Y. Ave. PAINTS by the savings on —PAINTS of all kinds —VARNISHES —FLOOR FINISHES —ENAMELS, Glass, etc. Officers Shoot Man Dead. JACKSONVILLE, Fla—Joseph M. | Howard, twenty-five, was shot and instantly killed here by aeputy sheriffs. | The officers, W Edge and S. W. McDowell, claim self-defense. They had placed Heward's brother under charged with disorderly con- Stains en Joseph Howard is said to have opened fire on the officers. Big Drug and Whisky Seizures. NEW YORK.—A ruse by a detective and the accidental overhearing of a conversation atop a bth avenue bus caused raids on two ships in New York harbor yesterday and the seizure SAFETY FIRST! Accept only an “unbroken package” of genuine “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin,” which contains proper direc- tions fer Headache, Earache, Toothache, Neuralgia, Colds, Rheu- matism, Neuritis, Lumbage, and pain generally. Strictly American! Hmdyfinboxuollzwamehtlfeweem—[‘.rgup&% Aspirin 16 the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Salicylicacld on the one and whisky, laces, re- volvers and other goods on the other. Wholesale A radium application made_dormant plants burs {bud during dormant seaso From the Factory ALL the Late Q.R.S. PLAYER ROLLS Liberal Rules Regulating This Great $250,000 Sale FREE DELIVERY ‘We will deliver-any one of these instruments to gm and guarantee safe delivery. ESCR! ON The Pianes and Players we are offering during this great quarter-of-a-millien- dellar sale, whether used, shepwern or mnew, are guaranteed to be as re- presented oryeur money will be cheerfully refunded. TERMS ‘What can be easier than $10 down and aleng time in which topay the bal- ance to aj credit? Surely Foster Grand, mahogany, new.......... teveeeeneae. $765 Woodward & Brown Upright, used... enjoy the plea- Brimsmead Upright, walnut, used.. $89 e GUARANTEE: i3 : e Every one of figj Solo Concerto Player, mahogany, new............... $589 Pianos and Player- Pianes is fully guaran- teed for frem 1 to 10 years according to their age. You. are absolutely protected in: Wilbur Player, mahogany, used.... every way. You are sure to be: Baus Player, mahogany, used... P Premier Grand, mahogany, new. . FREE 3 . Kring Player, mahogany, used.. We include free with every Player Piano! Aeolian Player, mahogany, used. P" beautiful bench to match, or stool with Autogrand Player, mahogany, used. D Cecilian Player, mahogany, used SPECIAL EXCHANGE OFFER Technola Player, mahogany, used... To show our confidence in the wonderful bargains wei Wheelock Player, mahogany, used. are offering during this great quarter of-a-million-dollar! p . ¢.r Upright, mahogany, new sale, within one year’s time you may exchange the Piano ori oo e S Player-Piano you purchase for any other Piano or Player-Piano! Steinmetz Player, mahogany, used. of equal or greater value on our floors and all payments made on' J. H. Williams Upright, mahogany, new he first instrument will be credited in full against-the second. Story & Clark Player, mahogany, slightly used.. Haines Upright, mahogany, new EXTRA SAVING . Extra saving for mere cash down. Ask the salesman about our cash-saving. Solo Concerto Player, mahogany, slightly used........ $539 Story & Clark Player, mahogany, slightly used........ $572 plan when you call Story & Clark Player, mahogany, slightly used........ $585 Comstock Upright, mahogany, used.. Byrne Upright, mahogany, used Boudoir Player, oak, used EMO'NEY BACK THE PRICES _ Sterling Player, oak, used mhdm t ful']gbem“- 4 Ple figures placed‘oln tlhis elega‘:n list of Pi?lnols Story & Clark Player, mahogany used. . t = an ayers are certainly low at this time of high A B “xmm?{,;:-.,: u,','"’ “’Wz E prices. Think of it! A used Upright Piano for $89 Haines Player, oak, used o Could anything be tare? and a used Player for $178. Come and be convinced. Farrand-Cecilian Player, mahogany, used.. . $595 and up USED PIANOS $119 Call at our store, day or night, and our salesmen will take great pleasure demonstrating any instrument to you, u;l!ether_won. buy or not. This is the opportunity you have been waiting for, Don’t put off buying. The terms and prices-are all in your favor. 1 ab /Warergoms, inc. IRNAPC I HAvilliams.pees 1330 G St. N.W. : = = e e = = =% USED PLAYERS $191 ¢ 4 ErE i