Evening Star Newspaper, July 4, 1923, Page 5

ot OVERNMENT NEAR ND IN MORSE CASE Court Admits Confession of ¢ U. S. Auditor Alleging He Y. Was Paid Graft. "There was no session of the Morse | wi conspiracy case today. ford and the jury are celebrating Independence day. Counsel for the Zovernment held a conference to de- cide if there remains any more testi- mony which should be given to the jury, and the lawyers for the defense are shaping up the motlons which they will submit for an instructed verdict in favor of the defendants. The government probably will rest its case tomorrow. The prosecution is pleased with the rulin of Justice Stafford late e: afternoon admitting in ¢'a_confession by Philip Rein- who, while acting as auditor for the fleet corporation ut the Alex- nt, recelved girts from the itted that he was n the matter of approving presented to him. Some even were approved at his home, he sald, when he had none of the papers in the matter before him. As an ex- cuse Reinhardt declared he felt he was in the power of the Virglnia Shipbuilding Company because he had accepted the favors. The confession as received In evidence reads: Tells of Alleged P Reinhard Justice Staf- ites. employed pping Board prporation as 1913, until dent auditor of the Virginia Ship- \V-'uwlmnh Corporation at Alexandria, 8. “After I had been working at the Virginia Shipbuilding Corporati for about a week or two 1 need of ready cash, so I approached Mr. Wallace, plant manager, for a loan of $10, which was granted me. 1 returned this loan to Mr. Wallace. He refused to take it at first and told me to keep it, as he thought that we government employes ought to be favored, as the other inspector got his. From this time on I have re- valued at about $40, just asking, took a trip to Canada expense of the Virginia com- costing them about § also some fire wood and electrical goods, above stated 1 different times to the amount ate Knowing at the time that 1 was doing Wrong to ac- cept oney from them, and con- uing to do so after knowing it to e wrong, 1 just naturally plaved right into the hands of the Virginia ¢, as my duties were to audit ove vouchers for payment to the government to the - “for the construc- i vouche being approved by me without giving them a careful audit and check be- fore sending to the home office for payment. Reenlls Signing Vouchers. 1 can recall quite a few cases of R. M. Much Lringing to me vouchers to approve, and asking me to sign them, some one ready to take timore, so that the could get the money I even went as far as to ouchers at my home without having subporting papers attached to the vouchers. I knew that this was wrong, but as I was accepting money from “the Virginia company I was afraid not to sign them, as I way in their power. As I passed quite a fow vouchers In this w I feel that I have passed vouchers for payment that should never have been. “I was called into B. W. Morse's office one morning, and he presented me with a check for $750, and asked me to indorse and give it back to him, which I did; he in turn gave me in cash approximately $200 or $250; also had me to sign a demand note for as $750, stating that it was to cover up the transaction. ~ “At thig writing T have nelther saw or ‘heard anything more of this note of §750 or have I pald as much as one cent on it. Part of this $760 w. paid to me by H. F. Higgins at his house n Washington, D. C., approxi- mately $435, stating that It was from Ben Morse. This grafting on my part through B. W. Morse was when he first requested Mr. Wilcox to put me on the pay roll f r $15, from that time on I have recelved approximate- ly the amount of $750, as stated be- fore, as I was receiving this money for my personal use, and being afrald that the government would be in- formed of grafting if 1 had been too strict regarding vouchers, I passed vouchers without giving them proper audit. »This was written by my own free 11 (Signed) “PHILIP REINHARDT.” DUCK IS AN ANIMAL, POLACE COURT RULES Delivery Truck Driver Fined on Cruelty Charge for Manner of Carrying Fowls. Is a duck an animal? Judge John P. McMahon says it is. e O & icaloret man, employed as’ driver of an auto delivery truck for George\Garner, at 10th street and Louisiana avenue, wholesale and retall poultry dealer, | and who delivers orders for the firm, }was defendant in the United States branch of Police Court yesterday be- | fore Judge McMahon on a charge of cruelty to animals. He was convicted and fined $5. Mrs. Franklin Clark, street northwest, | work of the Humane Society for the | Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was the complainant. She charged that Thomas had boxes of fowTs on I his truck, among them @ box contain- ‘k; that the duck was packed wn on a large lump of ice, back was exposed to the ¥ of the sun, and that the as charged in the infor- the duck . 1415 Chapin interested in the “animal,” mation (meanir fering i y that she had no connection with the local branch of the Humane Society, but that she was interested in its work. The decision of the court in con- victing Thomas means that the court rules that a duck is an animal. SUES FOR DEATH OF HUSBAND Tillie Luskey, administratrix of her husband. Clarence Luskey, has filed suit in the District Supreme Court to recover $10,000 damages from the Pillsbury Flour Mills Company for the death of-Luskey. She says her husband was run down ami killed October 23 last by an of the defendant compan: and Florida avenues nor st. Be- sides the widow Luskey left one child. Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert nd‘ R. H. Yeatman appear for the | Patrons Beginning with next Saturday, and on every Saturday in July and August, we close at 2 P.M. The Avenue at Ninth We Have Moved to Our New Studio Building at 619 13th St. N.W. (Between F and G Streets) Edmonston Studio “While You Are About It, Get a Good Picture” Safeguarding The Diamond Buyer {[For your protection, Chas. Schwartz & Son suy- round the selection of every diamond in their stocks with keen, critical care and expert knowl- edge. Every of one-quarter-carat size and larger is techthically examined under a powerful magnifying glass, and only those stomes which can be classed as “perfect” by Mr. Charles Schwartz are so classed. ITo this protection is added the advantage of se- lecting from one of the most important stocks in this city, and the added benefits of comstant offers of superior values. Open a Charge Account JEWELERS OPTICIANS __THE EVENING BTAR, WASHINGTON, / T U, U, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1923 . ) R R R Summer Hours of Business: 9:15 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. Every Day but Satur- day. Cl_osed All Day Saturdays up to and including Saturday, September 1 ~ Prepare to Keep Cool at July Sale Prices Make a careful inventory of the needs of your family, your home and yourself—and then come here and secure them at a remarkably large saving. The wisdom of buying in this sale is obvious and is substantiated by the timeliness of the merchandise, and by the prices in this advertisement. / 2,000 Yards of White Excuse us if we seem too enthusiastic about this offer. But when you see the’ superior qualities, the deep pebbly, crepy surface of these weaves, and their snowy whiteness they will captivate you, too. Absolutely pure thread silk—rich, heavy weight for summer’s smartest pleated skirts and frocks. Warner’s Wrap- Around Corsets $2 to $5 Such comfortable little models as War- ner’s Wrap-Arounds are ideal for the warm weather, and many women are choosing them, not alone for their sports and care- free hours, but for general wear as well. Many different models, suitable for figures of every build. i Warner Corsets of the heavier type, in all the favorite models. $1.50 to $6.00. THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Carry a Japanese Parasol $2.00 and $2.25 Large protective sunshades in glorious Japanese colors. They are quite the thing at all the smart resorts, and even in the city under the sweltering summer sun. Many styles, patterns and colors. Rain or Shine Umbrellas $4.50 Good-looking silk taffeta umbrellas on the novel 10-rib frames. Shown in several pretty colors, and made to resist both rain and sun. Ring or leather strap handles, amber 'fl;s. FIRST FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER s An Essential Camping-out Companion Woolen Army Blankets Sale price, $4.29 All-wool blankets of the serviceable khaki color, that will give unquestionable service through all sorts of hard wear and outdoor usage. They are heavy and warm and do not show the soil. 60x84. Very specially priced. FIFTE FLOOR,-LANSBURGH & BROTHER of the day. July Sale of Petticoats of Summer Silks With Shadow-Proof Panels - $2.85 Soft radio or tub silks fashion these good-look- ing petticoats at this amazingly low price. They have shadow-proof panels back and front, and are just the thing to wear with sheer frocks, The elastic waist band makes them adjustable to any figure, and there are several styles to choose from. Regular and extra sizes. Sateen Petticoats $1.00, $1.50, $2.95 The sateen petticoat is the most adaptable of all undergarments, as it takes the place of the lingerie and the heavy silk petticoats alike. These are of imported or domestic sateen, with shadow-proof “panels’or hem, and fin- ished with hemstitching or a scalloped bottom. All white. Regular and extra sizes. f THIED FLOOE, LANSBURGH & BROTHER July Clearance of 87 of Our Exclusive French Room and Meadowbrook Hats Formerly $9.75 to $22.50 Imagine French room hats that formerly cost about four times this price, at Five Dollars! a clearance, and to increase the 2 interest in our July Sales we are taking this method of doing it. This Price Does Not Cover the Cost of Materials And this says nothing about the satis- faction of owning a hat that is distinctly the only one of its kind: All Meadowbrooks are included. ing shades, hats for tailored wear. Most of them bear the name of a famous maker in the lining. Dis- criminating women will buy them early, so there may not be many left at the end . \ Leather Party Boxes $2.95 Smart handbags of black or brown leather, that are inseparable com-~ panions whether at home or traveling. They have . five vanity fittings and large bevel and may be locked with a key. FIRST FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER In a SALE of Special Interest Silk Crepe - 40-Inch White Canton Crepe 40-Inch White Flat Crepe $2.65 Season’s Lowest Price Spun Glass Bracelets 10c These are such attractive little bracelets when several of different colors are worn to- gether, that no one need hesitate at the er- pense. Shown in a number of bright colors. Filled Pearl Necklaces, 69c These artificial pearls have an unusual luster, and are especially attractive for such a low price. 24-inch chains with solid gold clasp. Spanish Combs, 95¢ Spanish combs are being worn more and more for summer evenings. Several large and attractive designs in black, shell and demi- shell. g FIRST FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER This price for Thursday only—$2.65 THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER July Sale of Cot Size Garza Sheets $1.15 The quality and wearing powers of Garza sheets are so well known that we do not have to dwell on the splendid values of this feature of the July Sales. These are 54x99, cot size, extra length, and are sturdy enough for camping and other places requiring extra Salisbury Sheets, $1 29 Salisbury Sheets carry the “Second” mark of the famous Pepperell sheets, but the im- perfections are very slight. These are 90x90, for double beds. one of these lovely Yet there must be Salisbury Pillowcases, 35¢ 3 for $1.00 uality, made straight with sel- V5. Pepperell Bolster Cases; 69¢ Size 42x72. Open at both ends and finished with 3-inch hem. ‘Bleached Cotton, 18c Yard A practical material for summer under- - garments, with a chamois longcloth finish. Yard wide. THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER A good vedge. 45x. Besides there are models in street and even- rden parties and dinners, hats for afternoons, sports and . SEQOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER July Sale of Summer Undergarments 51 Regular and Extra Sizes Some of these garments are entirely new, having just arrived in time for the July Sales. Others have been taken from higher priced groups in our regular stock, and offer exceptional purchasing opportunities. 4 * July Sales Bring Cool Panty Frocks Sizes 2°to 6 years. at $1.25 Little tots would never know how hot the day is if they were allowed to wear dainty, cool little frocks like these. They are of pretty printed voiles, in green, pink and blue, trimmed with black stitching, and have smart pockets. They flare away from shirring at the neck, and the matching panties make hot petticoats unnecessary. Gingham Panty Dresses, $2.50 and §2.95 These are practical frocks for play hours as well as many dress-up times. Shown in many pretty gingham col- orings with stitching and embroidery in contrasting color. Sizes 2 to 6 years. FOURTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER, I SBURGH & BROTHER - 420430 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST—FPHONE FRANKLIN 7400 . Nightgowns, envelope chemise, petti- coats and step-in drawers, in a wide choice of styles, Garments that are -as practical as they are neat. and attractive. Some are trimmed with hand-embroidery and dainty laces and embroidery, while others choose the more tailored styles with colored bind- ing and fancy stitching. THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER..