Evening Star Newspaper, July 27, 1921, Page 19

OFFICER DISWISSE BAND SWEARS TO COMBAT |WOMAN IN LYNCHING CASE KU-KLUX KLAN IN TEXAS| HELD FOR INVESTIGATION Club Plans Open Warfare Because | Persisted in Assertions Thet She Lawless Members Are Warned Officials of Threat- Shielded. ened Hanging. By the Associated Press. HATTIESBURG, Miss, July 27.— BEAUMONT, Tex., July 27.—Organi-| Mrs. Louise 1. Tolbert, who is said zation of u band of men to combat nu-lm have persisted in assertions that FOR LIQUOR RAIDS: Alabama Governor Holds Law Enforcement Chief Is Insubordinate. Br the Associated Press. MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 2 rad W. Austin, chief of the law alleged activitios of the Ku-Klux Klun | She warned county -officials of ‘the i - threatened ching of Casey . utheast Texas. with the an-fjones, was committed to jail by red intention of conducting open | Judge K. R. Polk to await action of aguinst_ members of the Klan. | & lunacy mrfilmmslln: i o A ones” was lynched early Saturday “because officers have)oening while he was waiting the nerve or desire to place under | result 'of ‘an_apveal from the jury {(nnwl m.nunlnw who have violated verdict of death for the murder of the law. is-said to hiave been of.|Mre . S. Mosley. The corner's jury for insubordination { ¢ o#iAYaE been; (6 final ‘report on the case, - of his refusal to | who raided | who w: ment department of Alabanu, last night dismis: by Gov. that Jones was hanged “by ot of disguised men unknown His body was shipped to a daughter in Birmingham. Ala. Mrs. Tolbert first attracted atten- tion in the case when she was ejected from the courtroom where the trial Kilby. be three omes i Mobil nnouncement of the new or- |4 n was set forth in a pm- ddressed to the Ku-Klux to a local newspaper deputi service men,” event tha I||< governor dismissed the |y notice have been ap-|Of Jones was in progress. The ac- Three offieers whe contneted e Mobile | hoty gty jtated. “have been ab-|Vion followed her attempt to offer Taids. : .| Klan" It added that summary pun- | testimony in the case and lier sub- _This letier was placed before Gov. !igshment wonyld be inflicted upon any | S€quent ‘retorts to a reprimand by Kilby today. The communic; who are found. The communication | Judge R. S. Hall, who stated that by the g this ishe was conversing with jurors, Her srrest followed her appearance at the jail. where she was said by Jailer | F. H. McKenzie to have accused him of complicity in the Iy YA For Auto or not been made pul Austin ys.in part: fWe ! you may paragrap formed a club, or nmh' 11it, of more than 100 R0 Lo ton 1 and hot steel and that will We have sworn ven- V people and: will shoot {down like n mad dog men whom we| 'learn to be members of the Klan." o ion was Klan of and_have ughow ¢ state, feeling that | man who was honest a fearless in the discharge of h I always felt that | had your bacl and co-operation in the the law, but recent oceurs city of Mobile, in law of vour campaign the firs nd [ ot be signed Southeast volved, have convinced 5 O . T . trarv. ALY i Enforcement Depuiy L. L. hil. | | ATUANTA, uting 1rip ) ) emporarily in RIUX Kl J lips has been placed | emporariy I Teas now, and 1€ the Beaumont Klan and will probably be made the tok part’in w recent tarring and| picpics and the Glad Countree, | ment chief to succeed Mr. A voked, Col. 3. Simmons, imperial, &0 well supplied with our Paper | wizard of the order, stated here. fa klan is guilty of any lawless action its charter will be revoked,” he continued. “There can be no ex- tenuating circumstances, but so far we have no report from our men. who were due to be in Beaurhont about the middle of this week.” “We have more than 1000 klans | am unable to find where any one is NOW. many of them new organiza-| Sxempt, whether he be high or low. and | ions.” Col. Simmons added, “and nat- | that the man who makes home brew is | Urally all this human machinery will | equally as guilty as the man who makes | fitil at times, but we will sdon have | ‘wildeat' liquors. About the only dif- | things going smoothly.” Interest on Your Savings ference is, those who make home brew | 5 30 Compounded Twice a Year are of a more intelligent class and of better social standing than those who, There is no such thing as Chance Success—the first step must be in the direction ‘of thrift. Cups and Napkins, Sani Spoons ! 2 sizes), Paper Plates and Table- | cloths, Paraffin Paper and Im- i Austin's letter of July in which he refused hree deputi are ed liquors found in on of each person whose home was searched, “contrary to the laws of the state.” | “After reading over the prohibition | law carefully.” continued this letter, he bibing Straws. make ‘white lightning.” ** | 22,000,000 NEED FOOD. Hoover Message on Russian Relief Transmitted Through Berlin. BERLIN, July 26.—Herbert Ho. ver's reply to im Gorky transmitted through the Russian commission _here yesterday. Dr. Ansky, chief of the Russian press ection, says that according to latest information about 22,000, 000 " of peo- H ple are facing starvation. chiefly in the Volga region. He is of the opin- ion that relief will be easiest through | Petrograd and the canals connecting | the Volga with the Neva, because of | the crippled state of the railways. | Shipment of food through the Black and Caspian Seas is not feasible for | immediate relief. The bolsheviki, adds Dr. Ansky, are hopeful that Europe and America will | regard the present crisis as tran- | scending politics. demanding the hu- | manitarian attention of the entire world. This association is in a position to assist ev ery person who has a disposition to rise above sordid conditions. We pay the highest rate of interest consistent with absolute satety. We can assist you in acquiring a home. One dol- lar will start your account. Come to our office and let us talk this matter over with you. Columbia Building Association 716 11th Street N.W. UNDER GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION . It Saves When You Buy; It Saves When You Ride! | Yet there is no sign of economy in its Joks! The baked enamel 'finish of the touring car looks new longer than any car near its price. The all steel touring car body is a feature of 0 other car within hundreds of dollars. Even the storm curtains open with the doors g asin the highest priced touring cars. Its gasoline average is above 25 miles per gallon —many individual records exceed 30—its test record is the highest any car ever achieved. Triplex springs give the long swinging com- fort of a 130 inch spring base plus the conven- ience and economy of 100 inch wheel base. Axles are chrome nickel steel. Rear hubs and steering knuckles drop forged steel. Speedometer, dashlight, electric starter and lights—all are designed as parz of the car. Long life with the upkeep 50 small you never notice it—with gasoline mileage so high you can always boast about it—that is'what makes Overland the popular American car.' It is a good investment for business or pleasure. HARPER-OVERLAND CO., Inc. 1128-30 Conn. Ave. Telephone Franklin 4307 The ecomomical Four Door Sedan is ideal for the wwoman whe drives ows car. Now $200 Less F. 0. B. Toledo Touring - $698 Roadster - 695 Coupe - 1000 Sedan - 1275 Dixon, A Lisle Vests? STAR;: WASHINGTON, D. €. WEDNESDAY, SUGAR PLANTERS BRAND A.F. L. STATEMENT FALSE fuLy o1, 1921, ican Federation of Labor, made pub- lic at Washington yesterday, in so far as it charged a conspiracy on the part of the Hawaiian planters to pro- vide for admission of Chinese coolies into the United States. Bishop's statement, issued here to- day. is as follows: ‘The statement of the legislative a negro, was lynched at Moore’s Ferry for an alleged attempt to attack the daughter of u white farmer. The action of the mob was not known here. until after the find- nl‘g of Dixon's body in Big Black river. ‘ Reports here say the negro con- fessed. He was taken by the posse to a bridge, where, after a welght President of Hawalian Association Scores Charges Regarding / had been tied to his feet, he was Chinese Coolies. committee of the American Federa thrown from an automobile. . 2 tion of Labor is an absolute falsehood. ' HONOLULU, July 17.—E. . Bishop, | We never entered into communica{ion president of the Hawallen Sugar |regarding Importation of labor with What is reported to be the largest 8 7 ] any of the beet rugar men of the Best | Planters’ Assoclation. characterized | (N G gtates or with any Loulsiana known deposit of borax in the world | has recently been discovered in Clark county, Nev. us absolute falsehoods the report of the legislative committee of the Amer- interests, and, 8o far as I know, none of our representatives in the main- 1and has done so. “No one has been authorized to take up kuch & matter. The charge by the | Ame-i Federation of Labor is!Cleveland Shuttle Car “bunk.’ showing very clearly the fed- | eration’s attitude.” WEST ASKS CONFERENCE. BAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July Invitations to hold the conference on CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jul: two women and u buby another man and - te were probably fatally injured automobile a shuttle o bhey street viadu All far eastern affairs in San Francisco, o The oo, whi Los Angeles, Pasadesa, Portland, belonged to H. Seattle and Spokanc were tele- was asleep @i home t occurred. He graphed today to President Harding by the mavors of six cties, repairs 19 .|FOUR DIE IN AUTO CRASH. Comdeq With Machine on Viaduct. | when ur ollided on were ocs ich is said when the c| told the police Tre had left the machine in a garage for =~ “GIVE ME THE MOONLIGHT —give me the girl and leave the rest to me,” so runs a popular song. 5 for 11mr<da;, Ty 28 Dl’l b o8 — Very well, come with us for a moonlight boat ride arranged by The Mutual Relief Associa- tion of Lansburgh & Brother. The date is August Third—when the moon is at its most de- lightful phase. Steamer St. Johns has been engaged and tick- ets will be on sale at our REDUCE! Information Bufeau. ‘Aonzum. 75¢; Children, Comes the order from headquartcrs.’ Reduce price! Reduce stock! So down comes the price of 9x12 Rattania Rugs to . $13.95 If there ever was a popular rug, it's RATTANIA! Cool. casy 1o clean, ‘attractive-looking : and this sparc-nothing clearance brings vou our entire stock of the wanted —9x12—at a price so low that it will prove an advantage for you to get one for every room in the The scason’s favored colors and patterns. Fourth Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Forget the city heat, come with us for an eve- ning's enjoyment—danc- ing, too, if you wish, !llere1l be dellxh(ful music. ?~!~?¢-WWA~HW4WW}, The Sale of Printed Voiles Goes Merrily On! 185 PERRERREFR TR EEREEER R X LELRETRRELTLTLIET LIRS We say “Merrily on” because it is in- deed a happy occasion when one can buy such splendid quality and beautiful pat- BOFNS AL i sionisi s sslowise s s aovie s Imagine the patterns and colorings that you have seen in Printed Voiles usually sold at a much higher price—then come here and view this collection—you'll not be disappointed. Every yard is perfect quality—in this season’s choice designs and fa- vorite colors. 36 and 40 inches in width. Ninety per cent light cojors—but the vast assortment in- cludes every accepted patterns in floral, conventional, geo- metrical and foulard effects. Buying now for immediate as well as future needs is practicing real economy. . _First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother g ioodoeioelosfoalseloedoadhalpefoelonlnioofouionte | Need Any Fine Summer Styles in White Canvas Pumps and Oxfords $6.85 One-strap Pumps with Baby. Louis Heels; Wa'king Oxiords with Military or Cuban Heels. Of a very fine quality Sea Island Cotton Canvas that is re- nowned for wear as well as for neat appearance. The Pumps have turn soles and the Oxfords have weit soles. Well made and kid lined—in fact. just exactly the sort of low shoes any woman or miss would select for an August and Summer-weight — cool and comfortable vests of fine Swiss ingrain lisle. The elastic weave that is so satisfactory for immediate wear. Festoon yoke and strictly tailored armhole. Regular sizes are 65¢; ex- tra sizes, 75¢c. First Floor Travel Made Pleasant if September vacation as well as to wear throughout the remain- You Wear ing summer and early fall months in town. S d FI1 Lansb h & Broth: A Motor Coat or S e o v Duster Whether you go vaca- tioning by train, boat or motor, you'll enjoy it more fully if your clothes are protccted by one of these linen or mohair coats that cover you all over. The dust shakes out in a jiffy and your suit or frock is iresh as new when you re- move your Motor Coat. Linen -Motor Coats and Dusters; $5.95. Plenty of New in These Swagger Leather Handbags Mohair Motor Coats and New Styles T New Jheren $2 95 S— New Values 4 The sketch shows the styles—but you'll have to see the bags to get the slant of the new value. It's beenmany a day since $2.95 would buy a. rich-looking handbag of gen- uine leather—in fact, we do not rcxiall such a value as rep- resented in this lot. Spider grain and Morocco, in black, brown and gray. Long, narrow or novelty shapes, and every one lined with heavy silk moire or faille. The inner change com- partment iined with velveteen, and a very important fea- ture is the LEATHER GUSSET. All are fitted with mirror and some with mirror and purse; strong handles and overlapping frames. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Clearance— Lingerie Blouses Are Reduced to - 8139 Attractive styles, in semi-tai- lored aud lace-trimmed models, made of plain and fancy woven stripe voiles. Long sleeves for wear with the popular jumper Exceptional values. Seeond Floor dresses. Many women choose Lisle Stockings for service —at the same time they arc good-looking, especially these that come highly mercer- ized; two styles—plain’or drop stitch, with shaped leg, narrow ankle and seamless fnmt White, black, cordovan and Russian calf, the drop stitch—and black, white and cordm an in the plain. Special value, 50c paif First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Coming! Monday, August Ist . - The Annual August Sale of Furs An exhibit and sale of the finest Furs obtainable—the cor- rect styles for 1921-22 at the lowest prices in years. See ‘Sunday’s papers for details. Second Floor 4 August Vacatwmsts will Welcome Thesc Smart Navy Blue Suits —New ones of Tricotine, in advance Autumn styles have just come in— tailored to perfection and just as 1. We are showing them now -at the same Severely plain, smart as they are practi for women who are planning to go away time we have priced them for your cconomy. A Trig Suit with Slashed Coat —Long lines—the favored 36-inch length. The designer has placed gussetlike pieces under top of slashes, to serve as a stay to kecp lines intact, adding an individual touch in keeping with the dig- nified style of the suit. Crow’s <+ fini'h the slashes—weighted to keep its set—lined with radinm cwrow beit and straight- lme skirt. (Sketched.) At $49.50 Tailored Suit bound with sitk braid —Also in the preferred 30-inch lenath, lined with radimn silk and finished to a nicety. Notch collar with silk braid binding carried out entirely. ready-to-your-measure-looking suit that” will serve not only for early Fall, but for all Winter, ii worn with furs. Second Floor—Lanshurgh & Brother i . Always First to Show New Styles —and Now I’s Panne and Lyons Velvet Hats Begging a Showing at $5 TOMORROW, we present the advance styles in \el- vet Hats—simply beautiful. distinctively stylish. BLACK predeminates, still there are warm colors that suggest early Autummn. Pheasant brown with a golden tinge. peacock blue. decper browns like ripening oak leav"s, navy thut clings to (mpular fancy aud combinations that blend. Strictly tailored styles, combi- nations of tailored brims and crush scrowns, but one dash- ingly smart model is a squashy tam. hand-embroidered | «and finished with long silk tassel. Beading in Oricntai effect. embroidery of chenille, silk and yarn. but all NEW. The value is not overlooked—the bést obtainable. At five dollars Second Floor—Lanxburgh & Brother Express Elevator. without stop. te - he BARGAIN G2 3 r"fihmg%n mgm'nm!’ Doz There are only 120 of them—and they're made of fine quality White Gabardine. Neatly trimmed in Sol satin. The pockets, neck and arms are firmly bound. A sale like this don’t happen every day —s0 don’t miss it—but you'll have to be early, as this small supply be gone after the first few hours’ selling. 300 Bungalow Aprons—Made of high- count perc class manner. gains for Tomorrow only. les and finished in a high- They're REAL bar- fnen 79€ 150 quali ished. 1o get gome 0( these bi aue women's nightgowns. Tomorrow only. " 69 150 Envelope Chemine— ice of cither bhuilt-up R m bhave neat. trimmings. 300 Volle Walafs—-at this ex- ceptional price are even more than. bargains. Neat lace trimmings add to their attrac- tiveness. Special v e amegw oy each, . 69€ 300 Wash Skirts- That are #ell made and finished with deep hems are the ROARON'S best wash !kll‘l values at this reduced price. - Témor- row only. Each 690 ribbon-shoulder-strap and some of 69