Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1924, Page 19

EDITOR IS ACQUITTED ' OF CRIMINAL LIBEL Carl Magee Was Accused of Mis- representing Former New Mexico Court Justice. : CONVICTED . IN FIRST CASE ! Jovernor Pardoned Him After; Prison Term ‘Impo!ed. Sy the Amsociated Press. SANTA S, N. A, January 7. -4 jury Saturda turned a ver- Glet of acquittal in the case.of Carl Magee, Alberquerque editor, charged with ecriminal libel of Clarence J. Roberts, former justice of the state sypreme court. The jury was out more than thirteen hours. Magee was charged with libel for ing alleged in an editorial that e Roberts, as supreme court jus- case growing out of the elec- tion 071916, and “threw out 600 to 500 democrat bullots” in order to seat the republican contestant. Magee aceuded Roberts of “gall and chi- or such an act, Roberts pro- rt records to show that himself and did not sit which was ad- se. contended a mah to the penitentary ng a mistake and offered to that Magee obtained his ecdi- from an Albuquerque lawyer nd publisted in good falth in the vublic interest. The state stood chiefly its proof of the falsity of the \agee charges, which, it held, sought o disgrace Roberts by showing him zullty of malfeasance in office. Magee, some moths ago, Wwas con- victed before District Judge D. J. leahy at Las Vegas of libel of for- xcer Chief Justice F. W. Parker of The state supteme court and also was held guilty of contempt of Judge T.cahy for articles printed in his Vuper attacking Leahy during prog- Tess of the lbel trial. Magoe's at. N. Hanna, former chicf allcgations that ha pleaded casc in public speeches at places while the case was s pardoned on the livel “being eentenced to & ¥ term by Judge Leahy. that” Judge Roberts ators of Magee's Vegas. FRANCE LOWERS DUTY ON WHEAT IMPORTS (ncrease in Price of Bread Due to' Shortage Is Cause for Action. ne Asgociated Press. ARIS, Jenuary 7.—A decrec is- sued yesterday lowers the duty en wheat from 14 francs per hundred- welght to 7 francs. The decrease in the dutd Is based on the increase in the price of wheat which has fol- lowed the exchange tension. A dispatch from Parls last Friday said a further increase of 1 sou in the price of bread, bringing the to 1 franc 25 centimes per kilo, oreseen in the cost of flour, that day had jumped 1 franc francs per cuintal. The dis- i added that the rise in the of flour was attributed to lack fons, owing to the depre- a_the value of tho franc & shortage in last year's wheat er up which the government overs estimated. WO0O0D WELCOMES PROBE | DF HIS ADMINISTRATION Commenting , on Frear Resolution for Inquiry, Hopes “They Will Hew to tha Line.” ' Hy the Associated Press, scussing the ¥ Representa- for a congres- sfonal inquiry into his administra- tion, Gov, Gen. Leonard Wood de- slared he would welcome such an in- “I hope they'li ‘hew to the line and let the ships fall where they may.’ Gon. . Wood denfed that any of his siaf had investments in the Philip- sines with tho exception of one con- siabulary officer, who owned a few | shares in a sugar plantation. —_— The Parls catacombs are ag. :o:mning one of the show places "The great labyrinth stigation, and, he added, . Experience —has demonstrated tim and time again the futilit; of “economizing” by em: ploying “bargain tinners. Cheap work must soo be replaced, and repairs3 rapidly Jeas up the first= ng.” ; Colbert Tinning i lugh'grade, and as low- priced as dependabilit; allows. 2 Guttering, sflwfl”l“flw and T TR TR R T LT L T Heating—Plumbil ing—Tinning £621 F Street "‘3;::_;'1‘," Stubborn coughing is a necdless wasteofstrength. And it increases the irritation that is causing the cou; Stop ?mc ly Dr. s Pine-Tar Honcywmbule! the very same medicines which the ablest” doc- T TR cld time, wel ine- tar honey that gmm selied upon. It swiftly loosens the hard-packed phlegm, 2 the inflamed throat and lung nuue and restores normal breath- ‘astes good, too. Keep Dr. nfi’x ' o8 hand for &l the family, All druggists. Be sure o get the genuine. DR: BELL'S Pine-Tar Honey / ! i THE, EVENING - STAR, -WASHINGTON; - D. C,, TMoodmard &1 Extreme Reductions on . Gorgeous Metal and Velvet Brocades in a very lmporlant clearance here tomorrow \Imt important just now at the height of the social season when clothes of this type are most in demand— asnY. from the very real and substantial savings these reduced prices offer. Brocade Velvets Reduced to $8.50 yard Exceedingly beautiful, are these lovely brocade velvets on backgrounds of filmy georgette or silk voile—black and white is fashioned into one charming pattern—glorious col- ors and color combinations; an unusually wide selection. Printed Velvets Reduced to $10 Yard Gloriously lovely in their soft, shimmering colorings—and Beautiful, lustrous quality velvets. Silk Moire Velvets Reduced to $6 Yard Handsome for street and afternoon costumes—in black, navy and brown. Metal Brocades Reduced to $8.50 yard onrgeom creations in exquisite colorings—in striking color combma\.ims, with the glint of metallic threads adding much to Jhen' artistic beauty. Especially for evening go“ns_sc\;.ral distinctive designs in black with go!d or silver. \ Brocade Via'vet on Metal Reduced to $8.50 Yard Varicd beautifyul colors and designs from which to select. Colored Chiffgn Velvets Reduced to $7.50 Yard Beautiful, lustrus quality velvets in handsome colorings. Ik Sectloz, Second fc@T. t designs. 300 Pairs Greatly Reduced for this January Clearance Swiss Point and Duchess Lace Curtains Reduced $7.50, $9.75, $11.75, $16.50 Prices far lower than you would ordinarily expect to pay for such hand- some curtains as these—but because of the quantity, we have dras- tically reduced the prices—and at these prices they shou]d be immedi- ately selected. Choose from many decorative, artistic designs—in ivory, ecru or cream —also in the fashionably new two-toned -effects. 100 pairs Filet Grandee and Casement Net Curtains Greatly Reduced for Clearance Handsome fringed-bottom curtains that are ®so fashionable today—curtains that might well be used in the finest homes—so beautiful, so arthfic are their designs—and soft tones. Fringed Filet Grandee Curtains $7.50 $9.75, $11.75 Pair Fringed Casement Net Curtains $8.75, $9.75, $11.75, $16.50 Pair Both style curtams may be bought singly oz fa pairs. Curtain and’ Drapery Section, Fifth floor E s Imported Italian Brocades Yard, Much under reg‘ular price—are these beautiful imported brocades for up- holstering fine furniture—for pillows, scarfs and coverings. Handsome de- signs, artistically different, beautifully colored, with mietallic threads adding a touch of exquisiteness. 50 inches wide—$12.50 yvard Diapery Seetion, Fifth focr Tapestry Table Covers Reduced- § 1 2 50 Handsome tapestry covers for round tables—tapestries of exceptionally fine quality—finished with the straight boullion fringe —some of the fringe beaded. And when you buy coverings of this sort you not only buy for pres- ent use, but for future use—for tapes- tries of this quality are lasting. Dzapery Sectlom, llfth Hm.‘l’ 1000 yards Cretonnes Yard, 3 8¢ Imported and. domestic cretonnes—in a great variety of interesting and at- tractive designs and colorings—pat- terns that are adaptable to every type of room—and every type of home. A particularly interesting value just now —when one can look forward to re- decorating in the spring. Cretonze Sectlon, Fifts Soor TwoHousewaresSpecials White Enameled @ Combinettes. Spe- cial, $1.65. “Ridjid” Folding Ironing Tables— | Hogsewares Section, Fifth fioor. MONDAY, JANUARY | i 1924. CLOSE 6 P.M. "1 Values Extraordinary January Sale Linens Towels Bedwear January is the month fior going over your linens—and January is the month to buy your new linens for the whole ycar. Not only because of the very real sav ings that the January Sale offers, but because qu‘mtmh are large; selection is easy, .md it relieves you of the necessity of making several trips to bu\ the separate pieces as needed. This assures you that your linen closet is prepared to meet ev: ery emer- gency—for unexpected guests. Fine Linen Tablecloths "Way Underpriced John S. Brown & Sons—fine damask cloths and napkins; long well known for their beauty of design, their exceptionally fine quality. Tablecloths in Small Sizes—such as the young housekeeper is especially interested in—and very good valuwes at these low prices. $3.75 and $3.95 63x63. ... Handsome Damask Napkins, $7.50 dozen ¥rom these same makers—Dbeautiful designs from which to choose—at very much less than usual prices. 24x24-inch size. 100 Hemstitched Damask Tablecloths, $7. 85 A very special price for these handsome cloths—varied patterns—size 70x70. Towels at Special Low Sale Ptices Hemstitched Pure Linen Huckaback Towels, 18x34, 50c Hemmed Pure Linen Huck Towels 200 dozen “Linen-Weft” (part linen) Towe 18x34 inches, popular size, hemmed end: 100 dozen Blue Border Turkish Bath Towel 50 dozen Turkish Bath Towels, white—colors 6,000 Yards All-Linen Crash, 20c, 25¢c, 30c Yard For tea and dish towels—splendid quality Fine Linen Sheets and Pillowcases Fine Quality Capitol Sheets Lower Priced Than Usual and Pillowcases All Pure Linen Sheets, 72x99 Low Priced All Pure Linen Sheets, 72x99 the “rcal good. standard quality 200 pairs Hemstitched Linen i pillowcases that will give spleadi Plllo“cases, 22%4%36....... $2.50 pair service, now greatly below usual prices. fact, at the lowest prices we have ever Very Fine Muslin Sheets ‘ered them. at Low Prices Sheets 72x99, $2.90 90x99, $3.75 63x99, $145 81x90, SL58 72x108, $3.15 90x108, $4.15 72x99, $L.60 81x99, $L75 ‘e Pillowcases Beautiful, Hemstitched Damask Luncheon Sets Very Special, $11.75 Seldom can we offer you such an.exceptional! value as this. A handsome damask liven luncheon set, beautifully hemstitched; cloth designed with a: handsome oval “cen- ter, particularly adapted to the new refrectory type of dining table. Six napkins to match. Cloth, 66x84; Napkins, 20x20. Linen and Bedwear ection, Second floor. January Sale “Nature’s Rival” Brassieres—Special 38¢, 68c, 95¢, * 1'45 2= A well Imown make at the very lowest prices at which we have ever offered them—doszens of styles 3 styles, Nafie’s Rival 3 styles, Nature’s Rival s vy Brassieres, 68c ° Brassieres, 38c Drastic 3 styles, Nature’s Rival Bn:neres, 95¢c Lxly of France, Modart, Gotham, P;rame, ‘Woodthrop, Madame Irene and Bon Ton Cerset and Brassiere Bection, Third Soer. c $ 3.95 3 styles, Nature’s Rival 3 styles, Nature’s Rival * Brassieres, S2.25 rauierel, $1.45 Reductions on Many of Our Finest Corsets and Girdles Imported and Domestic Makes—lace- less, laced-back and laced-front styles $7 95 =Ty I o LHULA RN TR LT LI