Evening Star Newspaper, June 8, 1924, Page 10

WICKERSHAM TO AID » DAUGHERTY PROBERS " Will Conduct Appeal From Court Decision Curbing Power of Committee. _REMUS' TESTIMONY UPHELD Checks for $515,000 Shown—Some P Initialed “J. 8.” Announcement that the Senate “Daugherty committee had engaged g tieorge W. Wickersham, former At- torney Gener; as counsel to conduct the committe ippeal from the de- cision of the federal district court at Cincinnati, freeing M. S. Daugherty 1rom the necessity of appearing as a * witness, under committee subpoena, “was made last night by Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Montana, the committee prosecutor. Important corroboration st by George i hooflom,m of the u: the committee ex- celed checks amounting cach of them signed by f these epresents a made o stave off =e in amount from ,000. More important s themselves, how- t that items aggre- 00 wers found to memorandum . e checks $10.000 fo §1 the disclosures oncé sought an orney General stance in future Case. husband, federal prison tlanta d has signified will tell the . | panied by his aide, Capt. THE SUNDAY ST NAVY HEAD GETS A TASTE OF FL Secretary of Navy Wilbur (left), skown as he arrived at Naval Air Sta- tion yesterday from Norfolk, Va., on his first airplane trip. He was accom. LOFTY SHAFT UNVEILED TO JEFFERSON DAVIS Obelisk, Towering 351 Feet, Is Southland’s Tribute to Former Leader. B the Associated Press. FAIRVIEW, Ky, June crete shaft, towering 351 ;. [the air, was dedicated to the mem- ‘Whether ed to her a question which the Attorney will himself have to decide. understood that the initials « not the only ones found Other memoranda cating_payments to found to be dated in January, 1921, “shortly before the Harding adminis- tration came into office. Phone Calls Probed. The committee has been told that us was facing a ution in Chicago and an ex- > inquiry is to be made to what happened to the © committee has also re- Allegen telephone conversations vhich are said to have taken place between a Remus agent. a man other than Smith. who occupied an im- portant position in the Department of st new developments have made sible to stop the work of the committee with the adjournment of Congress. Shortly after the conven- tions, the e will reassemble ; on to take further evi- e, Attorney Gen- cral Stone will be given an oppor- tunity to present such witnesses from the department fo clear up the wrong hich e says have been of the testimony The Remus matter be concluded at that time. \fter which Senator Wheeler wili draft a report illbert Contradicts Means. mmittee held a brief session it which a letter was read 1 the latter testified. Thomas W. Miller, alien property custodian, swore Friday that Means had talked with Gilbert in his office about Rex Sheiden, who was named as the mnan through whom the Re- publican National Committee was to be supplied with funds in return for liquor permits The letter from Mr. Gilbert reads: ‘I notice that Gaston Means, in his absurd test 1y before the Wheeler s that he talked with 1 of 1922, and gives to be the substance with me. What he articular importance, . as I told vou last I never talked with any subject or at any that on the one occasion when Means tried to get me to talk to him through Col. Miller 1 flatly re- fused to see him. and told Miller that 1 regarded him crook, and would have no with 'him under any conditios and that the first time T ever him was about six weeks ago, when he went by as I was talking to John Adams in the Jobby of the Wardman Park Hotel. Mr. Gi red to appear before the comit lo_testity if further denial was n —— “MCLEAN FAR AHEAD "IN CAROLINA PRIMARY Leads Bailey for North Carolina Governorship Nomination, Two to One. Returns Indicate. s the Associated Pres . N "‘ June T.—Angus umberton was lead- vy of Raleigh by ely two to one the Democratic nominnuon for governor, in scattered returns from today’s primary coming from fifty of the State's one hundred counties. ‘STUDEBAKER ¥ Just Drive It; That's All One Flre Does Al Visit Premises No. 1713 8th St. N.W. on June 9th or 10th —and _our representative will be pleased fo show you the marvelous THRIFT Kitchen Range in_operation. The one fire in the range cooks and bakes and also heats the Louse by the Lot-water system—using radiators vnmgnun Distributed and Installed by Zimmerman Stove Heater Co., Inc. 919 ‘District Bank Bldg. Phone Main 7580 ory of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy three-score vears ago, and presented to the state of Kentucky here this afternoon. The obelisk, with a Confederate flag flying high above the copper - |cap which crowns it, was closed to public inspection today because the interior has not yet been finished. Thousands of visitors, tramped about twenty acres sur- rounding, the Dovis homestead, in- specting the exterior of the huxe monument from every possible angle. Kentuckians united with the na- tion in erecting the memorial for Lincoln, Gov. Fields of Kentucky pointed out, and “likewise united with the southland in erection of the Davis memorial.” Maj. Jefferson Hayes-Davis, U. A., grandson of the southern presi- || dent, was given a long ovation when he was presented to the visitors by Gen. B. Haldeman, Louisville, commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans. e Two Students’ Bodies Found. BEAVER FALLS, Pa., June 7—The bodies of Renwick Russel of Delhi, N. Y. and David Thompson of Can- onsburg, students at Geneva College who disappeared on commencement day, Tuesday, were recovered today from Beaver River. The students were last seen paddling a canoe down the river. however, | | R. Gerhardi, also shown. Rumanian Minister Quits. BUCHAREST, Rumania, June 7.—A political crisis is developing and the minister of agriculture, M. Constan- tinescu, ha¢ presented his resignation. The king is credited with the in- tention of calling on Gen. Averesco, former premier, to form a new ocab- inet. The confusion of political groups is still greater since the fusion of the peasant, Transylvanian and nation- alist parties. ON D. C. LAW, ORDER|2 Eepluenhhve Demands Another Hearing of Shooting of Senator Greene. CITES GRAND JURY REPORT Dry Amtfi Defense Branded ‘“Unsubstantiated.” Stating his conviction that the ends of justice demand that all evi- dence regarding the shooting of Senator Frank L. Greene of Vermont on February 15, 1924, and regarding the alleged illicit trafic in contra- band liquor responsible for the shoot- ing should be submitted to another grand jury for ful] investigation, Representative E. W. Gibson of Ver- mont filed a minority report yester- day on the “law and order” investi- gation which has been conducted by a subcommittee of the House District committee. Representative Gibson's report goes caretully into all details in connection with the shooting, his evidence tend- ing to show that the shot which struck Senator Greene came from the gun of Otis K. Fisher of the prohibi- tion unit. He declares that his con- clusions are ‘“not at variance with the conclusions arrived at by the| United States District attorney.” Agent's Youth Cited. Stating that there is no evidence to show that the shooting was done with “malicious intent,” “the report says of Fisher: “He is a young man, twenty-two years of age, recently graduated from Eastern High School, and undoubtedly lacked the judg- Ment necessary to use & gun with discretion in an emerge: “The grand jury fof ¢ the District of Columbia has conducted an investiga- tion, both as to the shooting and as to the charge of possessing a still lodged against Beavers and Chesi- vorii, and no indictments have been returned. “I am_ convinced that the ends of justice demand that the whole mat- ter be submitted to another grand jury for full investigation. ““The testimony of Officer Moore and Officer Dowd to the effect that the bootleggers fired at Agent Fisher when he was standing back of the automobile, in which he rode into the alley, is not substantiated by any at- tendant circumstances and must be discarded as untrue.” —_——— Miss E. W. 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This Busy Basement Store is always seeking for opportunities to present Styles and Values that also include Moderate Prices. Several hundred attractive Dresses have been grouped together and combined with new arrivals. Many reduced from higher prices for this Important Sale of -BEAUTIFUL DRESSES ’10 Over Thirty=Five Styles to Select From Every One a Gem There are Smart Street Dresses, Stylish Afternoon Dresses, Clever and Unusual Dance Frocks—in Fashion’s Newest and Most Favored Materials, including— Flat Crepe Georgette Crepe Crepe de Chine Canton Crepe All the new sleeve and neck ideas — Tiers, Ruf- fles, Straightline, Sports models, Cape effects and Lacy, Frilly, Summery Frocks you would hardly expect at such a moderate price. We have refrained from using comparative prices in this event. The Character and Quality of these Dresses at $10 is so unmistakably in evidence that their real values will be apparent to the most casual shopper. To describe them in detail is impossible because of limited space and the large number of models included —each one seemingly more attractive than the other. Without any exaggeration, we can truthfully say: “A Re- markable Assemblage of Dresses at a Very Low Price.” Sizes for Misses, 16 to 38; for Women, 40 to 48 On Sale Palals Royal—Bargain Basement. The dresses sketched will give you some idea of their beauty, but you must see them to realize the importance of this offering. Superior in style, ex- cellent in quality of ma- terials and workman- ship and featuring all this season’s color ideas. 1,000 Pieces of New Summer Undergarments Iucluding Nightgowns, Petticoats, Envelope Chemise, Bloomers, New All made of sheer tub ma- terials, such® as wash and ready crepe, nainsook and sateen. Many styles to choose from, both tailored and lacy. Some h a n d-embroidéred in A Large Collection of dium, off-the-face and cloche shapes, showing all the most wanted shades, such as brown, bright colors. sateen. Good Assortment of Wreaths, offered for Mon- day’s selling at the low price of 79c. Frimming Done Free of Charge in ° Untrimmed Hats In a good variety of large, me- navy, copen, sand, gray, flame, 8 9 C purple and black. Our Own Workrooms flounces. Sizes for women and women. tremely low price of $1. Step-ins and Princess Slips All Grouped Into One Big Lot and Priced Special for Monday at $ Princess Slips are of twill and white Straightline with bodice top. Scalloped or hem. Some with pleated larger Your choice Monday, at the ex- Palais Royal—Bargain Basement. Two Groups of House & Porch Dresses Group No. 1 Choice Made of bnght-colored Lin- | ene, embroidered and trim- | med with braid and pipings of | cot‘xérasting colors. Sizes 36 to 44. - Group No. 2 | lme models. Sizes 36 to 52. Wemes's Sillc and Gles Special Reductions for Monday (Fiber Silk) HOSE Irregulars of Our Regular - $1.00 Quality For Monday’s Selling at 1,100 yards 30-inch Longcloth, chamois finish, 10-yard bolt, 36-inch White Dimity, in checks and stripes; mill lengths. Yard, 2,000 yards Bleached Muslin, 36 inches; mill lengths. At, 8 yards, 40-inch White Voile, lengths from 10 to 20 yards each. At, yard, 36-inch White Crepe de Chine, part silk. At, yard, 32-inch Mercerized Cotton White Bottom Pongee. At, yard, 40-inch White Pique, cut from the full bolt. At, yard, 44-inch Imported Sheer White Swiss Organdie, permanent finish. 40-inch White Mercerized Sateen, for bloomers or bathing suits. Hemmed Crochet Bedspreads, 64x76 inches, light weight. Each, Hemmed Crochet Bedspreads, 70x80 inches; medium weight. E Hemmed Crochet Bedspreads, 70x80 inches; heavy weight. | Attractively made of Amoskeag | gingham and chambray, in plaids, | checks and plain colors. Trimmed ® ! with braid and pipings. Straight- Palais Royal—Bargain Basement. On White Goods and Beddlngs $ 45¢c Yard, 57¢ Yard, 45¢ 66¢ Pair Silk and Glos Mixed Hose, with high spliced heel and fashioned boot. Shown in the wanted shades of Sun- burst, peach and sand; also plenty of black and white. Sizes 8Y; to 10. Palals Royal—Bargain Basement. Huck Towels for home, hotel or camp use. 16x32-Inch Size 17x32-Inch Size 124c:Each 15c Each Or 12 for $L37 Or 12 for $L65 Or 12 for Thousands of them, of pure whlte, very absorbent huck, 18x36-Inch Size 20c Each $220 Palais Royal—Bargain Basement SR A EES RN EEE SN SN NN EERERAENEE N RS AAE AN NN AN NS EAS A A NEENEN N EEE NN NS A NSNS EENE SRR I EEONO O EEN O ASE N E IR NN NN R RO O EE N NI N AN RN NN RN RSB AR EER