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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1923. v . Ll ¢ t i 't i £ the L] t of - 1 r convict, stood cleared today|said sufficient evidence to warrant| rested in Pittsburgh. i ¢ now Inasguats, for, e ervice, ox: | revrenentad. Gur force of Inspestors| i exsgas of the entire cont of opera- | FREES NEGROES IN DEATH |former convict stooa cleared todey | suia sufcient evidance (o warrant|rosed Iy, Pitisburgh, Fa.” fovery v Droposed by Mr. Roberta would: ro: |of this work &s othorwize wosld haye Law on Coal Quality Urged. OF GIRL FROM ATTACK|Xich the death of Miss Lura Parsons | The case of Jerry Reed. negro. information to the commonwealt quire all persons operating a business | heen done, but 3,772 such packages school teacher in the Pine mountain|former convict, also charged with|But court officials declined to com under a trade, firm or business name | \ore weighed In various -stores. In HEPGS = SRaEte I =hkag thia, Commiac ettlement, who was attacked and|murder in connection with the deat: | Ment on this report. owners of the business, such record cir- [ tion of defense c ed by a human beiog was 148 d %o be open to public inspection. He | instructed in regard to the best meth and Robinson were dismissed in ci f o counsel. does not come up to the legal re-|Marcum, former conviet road camp y motion| Opinign wa the sufferer bei 1 to use in order to avold such mis- t 3 cuit court here yesterday on ig) s expressed in some| grees, sufferer being a fireman Fhatasdili L iy ‘,"f:‘,“;'u“,!fl‘_ Talies in the future. In aggravaied | Quirements as to quality. “There was|guard, and James Robinson. negro,' of the commonwealth when it was quarters that Robinson, who was ar- who had been scverely injured | s O e tified copy of | cases prosecutions were Instituted on [ MOre or less complaint regarding the | their charters. list of officers, direc- | charges of exposure of short-weight | Quality of coal last winter, which w i w w W w w W V | tors a lders, and comply ckages f le. Special attention|E&Ve rise to some consideration re- m o Increased ~ Work Under |tors and sickholders, and ‘comply | packages for sale. Special attention | Zirdig™ o0 iofion “mguiating the AR A A4, 2 SREER SBNINE3 82 2 cac lity which may be shipped into : being permitted to fransact business|of hread. and It is gratifying to report | 4ua! Yy be Weights and Measures Law | the bistrict. That the bakers of the eIty gencrally | 7 501d tn the District,” he deciared. “Business estublishments are being |00 (A UGN 1L G e satistac- n most instances the weights of operated in the District under names coal delivered during the past fiscal H H tory manner.” v v . | Which bear no relution to the mame | o7 _| year were correct, Mr. Roberts sald. : Detailed by Superintendent e AT R0 Ll ometimes,maich | | During the year, (he report empha- | Iiventigation of salcs of coul in smali L ki o i dimeuity it encountered in useertain | sized, prosecutions were instituted in| quantities, such s are usually made ew resses 10r e an ee uper- ing such names when necessary to|145 cases, the largest number ever|(o poor people, however, disclosed The law requiring sules of com- |INE, SUCh Bames WhED hat are’ en |made by the department in any one|that’ In many iasthnces the law. re . moditfes by weight which had pre- | tirely justifiable,” said the report vear. Defendants were acquitted Quiring sales to be made by welght a i 3 v CAse: e s d for-| only ” viously been sold by dry measure, the Examinations and Textx. only’ two cuses, The fines and for-| only was ~being * disregarded, Mr. ver a 1mm V ue ankKe S’ A Roberts declared. ealers were increase in the number of business | Exln\lflullnnb( xn‘\d‘lextlslnuuh“ dur- $1.45 found to be selling so-called ‘bushels’ establishments and the general tend- | ing the year include scales asol of coal, the weights of which ranged n . : ‘ ‘es of length,| Smfeguarding Gasoline Buyers. : g ency among merchants to install new | Y5 ou “of Eapacity, 2.808:| Mr. Roberts daciared that! examina- il o L R Quite as important as fall ap- and more modern equipment placed & | imechanical measures, 304 WUOMAC | ong of wutomatic measuring pumps Of most Of the Drosesutions netitated parel is the new bedwear, and heavy burden upon the department of | measuring pumps. 1786 and drus |, ;' {ienaively for retail sales of | 4ginst coal vendors. B If one feels very de- you will not regret having se- weights, measures and markets of the | A04 JeWEY WERRG GRE (5 gasoline were given special attention, | Kewer complaints regarding short. Y i o lected your warm blankets District during the last fi veur,| mnte wore mide iu 248 o one inspector having devoted his en- I};i‘l"i‘p.i"'fifun‘" L befor rf:e“ed mure and wants a carly. The “Ell and B i Supt. George M. Roberts pointed out | 2,385 picces of equipment were | tire time to this work. In addition to | pointad out, due brincipally to & re- tailored dress for iy ]»c[ B e s tea toduy in his annual report to Com- | demned. and 665, found thoroushly|making exuminations’ of “equibment | quirement of the present law that o very special value, made for us missioner Oyster. efective, wer C used, test purchases of gasoline are|the weight of fce sold shall be ascer- street or business by one of the largest mills in tained at the time of delivery. I struction’ in accerdance with law. e e o O et 1 y Although the work of the depart- The total number of official visits s especially equipped for the put In summarizing general condi- wear she may choose the country. Shown in many tions, Supt. Roberts expressed the f cther than,their own. to file with the|gome ingtances where slight inaccu- | Sioners to give serious consideration alain as sre fraveled the lonely trail|of Miss Parsons, was transferred to _— E | Rae D:‘hrd‘:if- omcinl the correct | flilex were found correction of | to a law for the District which would | By the Associated Press. aver Pine ‘mountain {n Soptember,| the Madison circull 'court and his| Highest temperature ever rrliu«} fagme anl. @IGreat & welghts was required and merchants | Fequire the confiscation of coal which| HARLAN, Ky., September 4.—John [1920. Indictments ~against ~Marcum | trial docketed for October 15 on jmo- 4 « Us also recommends a law ment has for a long time grgdually | by inspectors to established places of of permitting accurate measure- v A inereased, Supt. Roberts said, the in. | Dusiness was 9,744, Special and sur- [ ment of the quantity recelved. Gpinion tHAC & Sreat TonJCEI (Yi0f Tiéte & a coat frock, or other prettily colored block plaids and 8 | prise inspect made out of the| “Many dealers in this commodity,” | Oh: i B - finished with soise: indi orease ' uil branches at oar L tine. by spechil reaneht | aid e epere. “ird oandurrine hia | (1anth I varlous lines of business. dignified model of ShECL setebincioe: much greater than in any ‘preceding | or for speciul reason numbered 1, business on a4 more satisfactory basis | yna definite desire to deal fairly with Sl 213 o similar perfod. The total number of | an s e in th | than formerly. Takin 5 = 2 iret twill or trico- ar h ) | and ) an fo & into considera- | the public. T 5 = oiret twill o inSpections S Of L TiCIBIIE, miedsures. {ijabora ever; does ou the fuct: that the estimated con- | Vulling h:re,'ll:’:r;’u!l:l’,’e"‘s‘;‘:n“;';!::'c(‘:::a ]lin(' The young miss ghing and measuring devices of | include the wor lookin . peion: of & istric e the work > | on of g s in the District o ‘ 5 W W F character made during the hundreds of transient venders - is 35,000,000 ga nnually, ,','.V,,,}(.':,‘;,",‘,',;‘;“.:2;‘;:’,‘,5;;,,; hl',fe" face preparing for college, SUE oolen Golden Fleece was 64,540, an increase of 17,631 ove the preceding vear, and an Increaee | <18 throushout the District. R e Lythut eyen # | that they are usually cmployed in who must look to Blankets, $8.95 pair Blankets, $10.95 pair of 29,664 over the fiscal year ended Specinl Inspections. P tage on each sale would |very small retall transactions. Among June 30, 1921, We were able to take up during x”.‘;!..‘.’i“"f.f.‘}"l’fi‘s’.‘.‘Z’:"'\.3',’.'.{'.:5\'"!}1;12‘."; those which may be mentioned is the service as well as These are all-wool, in These are 80 per cent Renews Recommeydation. the your for the factine Lo any con=|Lelleve Hithe er given to \:‘“‘:,“J,‘.‘Cp‘r'&?‘ifh"r"i..'l'ri".'.“’\e‘}‘;"fifn’;‘.’l . A youth and smartness, attractive block plaids of wool, the small portion 5 slderable extent,” said Superintendent | 1 EVG 0 e e [to chase v 2 : 5 S e e novea Mis recom: ! TOharts: - th worl b walehing Dasks g sales of hETents anid 1 [ quantity less of commodities than the . will find models de- blue, rose, tan, French of cotton giving them Crease in pay for the emploves of | the purpoxe of determining whether |rors to such extent s to suve the | The middle verse of the Bible is the | v her needs. black, . combined with dering qualities. 72x84, his department, which, he declare r not the weights were correctly | purchasers of gasolir ¢ | eighth verse of the 118th Psalm. / white or red. Wide soi- with wide bindlg. Tn - s 11y Then for dressy wear, sette binding. Size 66x80. many pretty plaid color- llFE 'fluf aiternoon frocks with Golden Fleece ines: —_— - | ,‘ i of vl | Do, Part Wool ! ity, or dresses that Part wool, but so care- Blankets, $5.95 pair might strike an ap- fully loomed and fin- The warmth and wear- pealing note in the ished you will welcome ing qualities are excellent most exotic taste, their luxurious warmth. at this low price. Block dresses with colorful Blue, pink, rose, lavender, plaids of blue, pink, tan trimmings, and nov- tan and gray with soisette and gray, with wide soi- clties in many differ- binding. Size 70x80. sette binding. Size 66x80. ent moods. FIFTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER £ Canton and crepe, crepe i College and Prep Men : an sy greatly by se- It poirct tawill, trico- Can save greatly by se tine and charmeen in- curing full supplies of dress terpreting the smart- accessories in our Men’s est wogue in ool ack, Navy and the Shop now, while special prices prevail. English Broadcloth Separate Skirts : Shirts for Between-Season Days o $1.95 . White Only, $8.50 - An unusually fortunate Silk crepes in white, tan or gray—the shades that i purchase enables us to sell harmonize with fall sweaters and admit the very bright- these genuine imported est color contrast Roshanaras in plain or fancy English Broadcloth shirts weaves, crepe de chine and canton, some accordion 1 . [Eenas oo Q 25 pleated, otiers box pleated, and others leaning to a o at ‘!"5 opgprIce: .,p.lendld more simple style. There are several bodice skirts f quality, accurately tailored. . ’ among them, too, especially serviceable for wear with Sizes 13%% to 17. This Month We Feature et SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER. Pull-Over . ~ : g : i Sweaters The September Displa New Models Added Daily to Lounging Robes g p p . y Chapeaux L’EtOile ;'ll\e\,:ell tailored$r‘i;e?§ Gogrdhgo ;‘:; 3 k;$Zx;d9§1 Of 2 smart conservative and Sweaters that a man novel effects, with high wants i college colors B and plain tones. Sizes 34 Carpets and Rugs - e - EAD Cot}t);r]}afic;:gee Extra Good Sox : H v ) Q0 Nicely $1 49 o 25¢ 'and 35¢ ¥ Just at the timie of year when your thoughts / ¢ R Trimmed, . Our own brands. Red The sort of comfortably ~ Label at 25c, Blue Label turn toward making your home comfortable 3 2 y cut sleeping garments at 33c (3 pairs for a dol- that fit as well as street lar), are just about the and attractive during the long sieg‘e of Fall t, . 7 : clothes and launder best values you can find. staunchly. All sizes. All sizes. and Winter, comes this September display of : g - STAEEERONANIN T MMOTAES good carpets and rugs that are featured at i special prices. e el A e s | Preserving Season Is . " airs of Paris—can be included at this moderate price. With dozens and dozens cf the best lOOk]ng pat- Lyons and Pamne velvet are shown in their most at Hand beautiful interpretations, jashioning quaint pokes, off-the- tems Of th e Country’s best I'ug weavers, thiS face hats, tams, turbans and rolling and droop brim modcls. You Can Save Greatly by Securing Accessories Here There are very few of each style, too, insuring an unusual display affOrds a Splendid opportunity tO degree of individuality in this popular showing. - Buscious fiataate Wood browns, beaver, Havana and cocoa shades make your Fall selections now. Weare quot- are prominent among the new colorings, with national fllueol:x[llcfl:‘t andey O: : blue, pearl gray, sand, almond green, a few bright S i £ o uart of them on ac- };xijgebsfl%%Veanf:gy?iigl;d?dg;t&% display. b L (gt equipment. i 1 M: Fruit J. Lansburgh Special Spocially Friced. Fringed Wilton Rugs, 9x12 size, Pint size, dozen, 70c. good looking patterns, soft ap- Corsets’ $3.50 to $8 gauait M doegn front and sl s braid trinmmng, § brown. SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER. i z i pealing colors ....... $85.00 Hali-gallon size, Our years spent in dozen, $L10. . g 3 corseting Washington Excellent quality Wilton Rugs, long Heavy Worsted Wilton Rugs of { women have taught us E-Z Seal Jars linen fringe, size 9x12, choice of finest quality linen fringe, 9x12 I the wishes and needs Special patterns, delightful color- size, all patterns attractive and jof the many types and Glass-topped jars, Dandy Ice Cream i i tastes. The outcome v to seal and open. NS meneeeceeenmmee $S7.50 desirable ....c......$112.00 has been Lansburgh ““Half_pint size, dozen, Freezers, 79¢c Bz 3 A 75c¢. ;! W Special Corsets—styles 2 3 s N o Seamless Axminster Rugs of good Heavy Wool Velvet Rugs, 9x12 size, ; W designed specially ~for Snur:ns:zes.i Zci?zegbzscs; It's more econ'omu.al to quality, 9x12 size, excellent col- choice patterns, beautiful color- 4 f us, selecting and com- 90c. 2 free_ze your own cream, orings and attractive pat- ings; very desirable f | bining the best points d}iilf-l}sfllofl size, besides lots of fun. These jozen, . terns cuieevvenceoenee $49.50 TUZS e crmvvenne oan $59.75 g Soflicaughesand Wearever Preserving are two-quart freezers | adapting them most Kettles, 8-quart. size, 2 5 e fittingly to the needs oe “<h _g;?llV?}gllfid t(lillb' gear fl of our own patrons. 12-quart size, $1.98. ed, wi side handle. 37, 74 . 4 " Styles, materials and Featuret.i Along Wlth the Rugs and Carpets Are Many sizes for every figure. Let our expert corsetieres fit Bread Boxes, 98¢ Interesting Furniture Values That You Ought to See a Lansburgh Special to you. : s b THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGE & BROTHER . Z Convenient, medium-size boxes of heavy tin that will A Favorite Sweater keep your bread clean and fresh. Finished in white. D eea ey S ey ter ey U 4 LIFE TIME FURNIIURE IS MORE THAN__A L] The GOlf Coat, $1-95 SIXTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER The tailored trimness of the golf coat has given it a long lead over the fancier sweaters for the autumn Seventh Stroet Maye'r & Co. e o e vl | LANSBURGH & BROTHER . Sizes 36 to 46. / Ut g;‘ao};n FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER I 420-430 SEVENTH ST. N.W. L g S, e e i e e AR )RR SR PEPTETTTPTPPDPPTPPETETPTDPPTDD -