Evening Star Newspaper, June 13, 1924, Page 16

16 KLAN RIOTERS FACE NEW TRIALS NOW District Attorney to Press’Murder and Manslaughter Charges Jwrmediately. 31 CONVICTED OF AFFRAY Sentence Upheld Pending Motion for an Appeal. ted Press. JRG, Pa, June 13— >4 of murder and manslaughter against the alleged Ku Klux Klans- men and residents of Lilly, under arrest for participation in the affray at Lilly on April 5, which resulted in the death of three persons and wounding of others, are .to be pressed for immediate trial, accofd- ing to District Attorney D. P. Weimer. The commonwealth is pre- pared to start the trials today, the district attorney said. A jury vesterday found thirty-one of the deferflants guilty of affray and unlawful assemblage, but not guilty of riot. Judge Thomas P. Finletter, € the defendants’ ¢ of eleven alleged Klans- taining the contention that they not been sufliciently identified as ticipants | charges riot, unlawful assembly after th had refused a severance in their cases, Sentence was not passed pending a motion for a new trial. The district attorney today was expected to an- nounce his decision as to whether or not the thirteen defendants found not Zuilty by direction of the court would be tried on the charge of murder and manslaughter. Defense counsel will ask a severance in the trials on this charge, and, it is pointed out, under the laws of Pennsylvania they are entitled to separate trials on a mur- der indictment. MYSTERIOUS CLAIM FOUND IN ESTATE OF HARRY THAW Payment of $12,000 Marked Paid to Frank K. Johnston Discov- ered in Court Accounting. By the Associated Press, PHILADELPHIA, June 13.—A mys- terious claim of $12,000 of “Frank K. Johnston,” marked paid, appeared Yesterday in the accounting of the estato of Harry K. Thaw, filed in common pleas” court by Walt Riddle, Pittsburgh, and Howard xri!:sg this city, who constituted the com- mittee of the estate while Thaw was confined at the Pennsylvania Hos pital for Mental and Nervous Diseases. No explanation of the item was in the schedule. The figures of the ac- counting approximated $200,000, but did not show the real value of ‘s property. which, made up of | (rust funds, is said to total Thaw was recently adjudged sane and competent to manage his own affairs by a jury here. Attached to the report of the trustces was a formal affidavit signed by Thaw acknowledging return of the various securities of the estate, and agree- ing that the balance of $14,000 be held by the trustees for future dis- bursements. Beyond @ $7,500 counsel fee, mno mention of the settlement out of court of the suit brought by Frederick Gump, Kansas Gity school Doy, whom Thaw was alleged to have whipped in New York in 1917, was in_the trust report. Evelyn Nesbit, Thaw's divorced wife. and her son, Russell William Thaw. were not mentioned in the ac- counting as having received any money from Thaw's estate, POLES BAN ALCOHOL. Boy Scouts to Refrain From Use of Liquor and Tobacco. WARSAW, June 13.—The Polish Boy Scouts have introduced com- * plete prohibition against alcohol and tobacco into their organization, and the restriction is rigorously applied to all except honorary members. On the recent feast of St. Stanislaus, the patron saint of the Polish president, whose first name is Stanislaus, the Scouts presented to him the Scout badge and made him an honorary member. Immediately after receiving the decoration the president returned to his palace to receive numerous guests and delegations bringing him good wishes. When during the re- ception wine was served the presi- dent excused himself, saying, “I am wearing the Scout sign and there- fore must respect the laws of the organization, so although it is my 1 do not feel free to drink Fiske Passed “Fair Night.” BALTIMORE, June 13.—The condi- tion of Bishop Charles Fiske of the central New York Episcopal diocese, was declared to be virtually un- changed this morning. He had a fair night, the superintendent of the hos- pital 'said, but was holding his own, #which means a good deal,” the super- intendent added. His temperature at 8 am. was 102; pulse, 106; respira- tion, 40. Bishop Fiske entered Union Me- morial Hospital on May 15. Pneu- monia_developed after an operation for_intestinal trouble. LI L I LT LD DURANT “Just a Real Good Car” JI11 111 LI LI AT I II AP 2 171000 "I $25.00 iz $30.00f Above prices until June 17 olly. Salvatore Desio 926 F (Bet. 9th and 10th) Tatablished 42 Father’s l)ay Sunday, June 15 “I'm greeting you, Father, This day that’s all yours, And I hope every joy That inspires and endures Will bless you today, And forever increase, Bringing infinite comfort, Contentment and peace.” This is but one of the many de- lightful sentiments expressed on Father’s Day cards. 5c to 25¢ Stationery Section, First floor. Dad’ll appreciate a card—but better accompanied by any of these much-liked gifts. English Foulard Ties, $1.50 Silk Socks, 6 pairs, $5.25 White Broadcloth Shirts, $3 Wool Golf Hose, $3 Beltograms, $2 Sterling" Belt- Buckles, $1.50 Leather Collar Bag, $3 Enamel Cuff Links, $2 Gold-plated Tie Clasps, $1, $1.50 Soft Collar Clasps, $1 Men's Furnishings Section, First floor. 16-button Silk Gloves Very Special, $1.50 In All the Wanted Summer Colors Every fashionable wardrobe de- mands many pairs of gloves for the summer season—and 16-button silk gloves are among the most im- portant. The quality of these, at this low price, is most unusual— and offers you the opportunity to buy several pairs, at little expense. They are Paris point stitched; in white, black, mode, pongee, cocoa, beaver, silver and French gray. Sleve Section, First floor. U. S. Standard Flags, $1.75 to $16.75 Full assortment of sizes. Printed Silk Flags, 5c to $1.75. Muslin Flags, 5c to 25c. Flag Section, Fourth fioor. A Flag Package for Flag Day, 50c Delicious gum drops, the old-fashioned kind that all of us like, attractively boxed in the Flag Package. The Congratulation Box, delicious chocolates and bonbons, for the Girl Graduate— 2-1b. Box, $3 Oandy Section, Fourth floor. Smart Neckwear Adds a Chic Note To Almost Any Type of Summer Frock or Suit Large Chiffon Scarfs, in the lovely summer colors, are hand-fringed; for afternoon or evening frocks, $10.50. For One's Tailleur, crepe de chine scarfs in plain colors with wide bands of a contrasting shade, are very smart, $3.95. Crisp Organdie Collar and Cuff Sets, trimmed with a bit of vivid color, in most attractive styles, $1 and $1.50. Neckwear Section, First floor. A Croquet Set for 8--$3.95 Croquet, favorite summer pastime for so many folk who don’t go in for more active sports, is most enjoyable when you .have a really good set to play with. This set includes 8 hardwood varnished balls, mallets to match, - wickets, stakes and book of directions. Other Sets, natural or varnish finish— - $1.50 to $11.50 Section, Fourth floes. rd & Wathrap, L PETE : .TQ‘morrow—Saie E'xtraordlnaly 3,000 Beautiful Necklaces At These Two Remarkably Low Prices - 30c « * When it’s the fashion to have a necklace to match every. frock, and when every. woman wants to be in fashion, what an opportunity this sale offers. 3,000 new necklaces—in all the colors, shapes, designs, color combinations - one could ask for.s And every necklace much lower priced than ordinarily. See'them tomorrow—cleverest imitations of crystal, jet, ruby, emerald, jade, amethyst, topaz, bizarre oriental effects; some 60-inch lengths. Jewelry Section, First floor, New SportsHats, $5 Every sports costume for every summer occasion may find its smart and fitting ‘sports hat in this collection of several hundred clever little hats. We sketch three—a.white straw banded in white silk—a charming little cloche in the new “petal pink” of summer fashion; and a brimmed hat of golden yellow—however, these are but three of the : many, many.different styles—white is much in fashion—the best of summer’s colors are here—and there are darker blues and grays and tans, often worn with street frocks or suits. Millinery Section, Third floor. .Many Smart Skirts $7.95 and $10 Skirts are the beginning of so many chic summer costumes that one wants at least two—a flannel or wool and a silk skirt. Here you may choose from many different styles: Hip-line wrap models that fit and look so well; envelope wrap skirts, pleated side and panel front and back styles, one of which we sketch, $7.95. Cluster and knife pleated models. In Flannels, Tub Silks, Russian Crepes, Crepe de Chines. In the smart high shades, as well as the wanted street shades. 3kirt Section, Third ficor. New Sports Blouses $3 to $5.75 Are of linen and broadcloth, in white, orchid, tan, gray or green— exceptionally smart are both the overblouse and shirt types, one of which we sketch. A’ white linen with country<lub collar fastened," as are the cuffs, with links of glass buttons; the four-in-hand tie has a monogram in black, $5.75. Some, too, have cool, short sleeves, and there are different necklines from which to choose; ties, pockets, but- tons or monograms add the last chic finishing touches. Blouse Section, Third foor. Costume Slips Are Most Necessary $1.95 $3.95 $5 $5.95 Four moderately priced groups of costume slips which offer a large selection—answering every summer need. $1.95 Charmeusette Slips, trim- med with filet and Val face; dou- ble hem, plain or . scalloped. White, canary, orchid, peach, flesh, gray. $3.95 Radius Cloth Slips, also tub silk slips, hemstitched bodice top, deep hem ‘to the hip; white, peach, flesh, gray, navy, black. Petticoat Section, Third Soar. ¥ $5 Silk Costume Slips, radium and crepe de chine, some trimmed with laCe; others bodice style; in the wanted summer. colors, $5.95 Silk Costume Slips, double- to-hip models, in radium or crepe de chine, in white, flesh, peach, * orchid and the darker shades. T8 ; Tumdrrlo the Mma’ Section, Fourth floor 1 Sale-- : stses’ Summér' Silk Frocks 'Remarkably Low Priced L They are quite the charming and suitable sort of frocks that youthful vacations demand.so many of. For country”club, for sports, for street wear in town, for anylittle informal afternoon occasion— and, considering their quality and marked individ- uality, the value'is exceptional at this low price. Sketched A charmin, printed sil frock combin- ing with black, ties at the side, $15. trimming, $15. Dots of - red and beige on ‘a ‘\ oy The three frocks sketched, picture but a few of the many different styles—all typi- cally youthful, new and summerlike in their. gay-colored prints. Another sports model in plain-colored silk 4n_the sports shades has a smart tucked vestee, collar and cuffs of white; pleats; buttons, a bit of lace or ribbon add the individual touches of chic. Misses’ Section, Fourth floor. Cool Underthirig‘sr for Little Folk Bloomers, 50c; of white cambric or . sateen, with elastic' at the knee; sizes 2 to 6. Drawers, 25c; of cambric, with ruffle or lace edge; sizes 2 to 6. Combinations, $1.50 to $3.50; are of nainsook or cambric, cunning styles with a bit of embroidery or lace; sizes 2 to 6. Boys’ Union Suits, $1; of cross- . bar nmslin, drawers and waist combined, with buttons to fasten little trousers to; sizes 2 to 6. Gertrude Skirts, $1.50 to $3.50; of nainsook, with ruffles or lace or embroidery ; sizes 2 to 6. Night Drawers, $1.25; are of cam- bric, with drop seat and frog trimming; others of cross-bar muslin, $1.50; and of crepe, in pink, blue or peach, $2 and $2.50. Infants’ Section, Fourth fioor. Patent Leather Pumps for Girls 0 s a7 Are Pumps Girls Like Best for Summer ‘We sketch but two of the attractive new styles. A New Tongue-strap Pump, with flat heels; in sizes 24 to 6; for older girls, Caut-out Patent Leather Pumps, with one strap, come in sizes for girls of all ages; sizes 6 to 8 $3; 8% to 11, $4; 112 to 2, $5; 2 to 6, $8. Young People’s Shoe Section, Fourth floer. 300 Ne;v Tug roc_s for Girls, $2.95 Mothers will find them most attractive values. Dainty little voiles and prints in gayest summer colors— three of which we sketch. Very specially priced at $2.95; these in sizes 7 to 14. BUTTERFLY PLAY FROCKS, $2.95, are delightful play frocks, they just slip on, no hooks, buttons or snaps to worry about; and they’re in chambrays and ginghams in prettiest colors with a bit of applique. Sizes 6 to 12, SMART NEW SUMMER HATS—White felt and kid hats in attractive new shapes, for sports wear, $5 and $7.50. New Straws, with bands of white gros- grain ribbon, for any summer wear, $2.95. COOL SUMMER UNDERTHINGS, well made, of cool, summery fabrics, some edged with a bit of lace or embroidery. Knicker Drawers 50c to $1 Combinations $1 to $2.50 Slips, sizes 8 to 16 $1.15 to $3.50° Girls' Section, Fourth fioor. Nightgowns . $1.25 to $3 Pajamas, sizes 8 to 18 $1.75 to $4 Blue Serge Suits with Two Pairs Knickers for Young Fellows Who'll Graduate And, of course, a blue serge will be serviceable for a lot of other occasions this summer, so he'll want to choose one of these fine, tailored suits, in any of these new models. The English, $30 Nerfolk or Sports, $22.50 and $25 Separate White Knickers, $2.25 a=d $3 Palm Beach Suits, $12.75 Have one pair golf and one pair regular knickers.” Nor- - folk or sports models, finely tailored in every detail; in -the shades the younger fellow likes best. . = — " Khaki Knickers, $1.50, $1.75, $2 Khaki “Shorts,” for sports, $1.25 'Sports Blouses, many styles, $1 up Sports Shirts, $1.50 and $2 Nag e ik g SRR Tl By T2