Evening Star Newspaper, June 24, 1924, Page 12

12 SMITH SUICIDE LAID T0 EXPOSURE THREAT Means Says Daugherty Confidant Killed Self After Witness Refused Further Aid. ASKED RETURN OF BRIBES Secretary Mellon Will Take Stand | on Thursday. | sociated Press. YORK, June 24 —Jess Smith, friend of former Attorney General Daugherty, committed suicide after the refu n B. Means and W. Jarnecke, to s in the return of or liquor withdrawal ns t fied yesterday at h Jarnecke and himself for violation of the prohibition law. This | statement, coupled with the an- | nouncement that Secretary of th‘ Treasury Mellon would take the | stand on Thursday, were outstanding | developments in the federal court| trial today. Mr. Mellon had been cubpoenaed for appearance tom but pressure of business in W. ton led to a request for a delay. ns testified that Smith him and Jarnecke to a for the return of mo when Washington wa indictments > laxness of the | The rumors had frightened |hc1 people who had paid Smith the $21.- 000 and had requested its re- tund aid. tness said he ref advised his secretary 19 do 1 He told Smith, he as. serted, that he would go before the Congressional committee investigat- ing prohibition enforcement and tell all he knew about fraudulent transac- Smith xt morning was 1t wa leakage F he t W practice, £ a r noth- | obtaining nad left pted to re- 1 you now, we nent are not try- we are trying ¥NIFE AND FORK AID 41 PRISONERS’ ESCAPE Four Recaptured After Digging Out of Memphis Jail—Com- mandeer Truck. —Officers t to Mem- | from the | last night | the men com- ry truck, after| out | captured during the| believed others | ded today. B. H. 1y tod: said that for the es- | Ca sheriff, that the was engineered notorious polic un s aggregating mine- . c and federal the Harrison anti-narcotic was brought here several | om the penitentiary in testify in a federal court e prisoners escaped by digging 4 hole in the three-foot brick wall around the stockade, in which they had been permitted to exercise, using pieces of an iron cot from one of the «ells and a table knife and fork for icks. » Nolen, alleged leader, eluded a dep- uty United States marshal here last fall while he was being transferred from the federal prison in Atlanta to the Tennessee penitentiary at Nash- ville. On that occasion he attended a theater in company with his wife @nd his guard, and during an inter- sission. Walked from the building. He s captured several days later in_New Orleans. Thirteen white men and twenty- eight negroes escaped from the jail last night RS S— Beauty Dobpse BROTHERS Specral Iype cars Comfort —_— THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1924, THloohmard & Lothvop Cool Ways to Summer Housekeeping 3-Piece Fiber Suite, $56-50 iz if I e This atractive suite is one of our most popular designs because of its practica- bility. The sturdy wood frame is assur- ance of long and satisfactory service. The backs and loose cushions are covered The Chair or Rocker Separately, $15.75 each Another 3-Piece Fiber Suite, $45 Of solid weave fiber, the seat and back in an excellent grade of rich-toned tap- estry; the spring seat construction con- tributes much towards a sense of luxur- ious ease. In a rich, dark brown finish. v i : cushions. It is especially adaptable to woven, this suite has wide comfortable summer use and on the porch. Settee, arms and is made to be used without Chair and Rocker in brown finish. The Chair or Rocker Separately, $11.75 each. Chair or Rocker in Wing Style with magazine pocket, $17.75 each. Fiber Table, $10 With oak top and under shelf, 30-in. diameter; in dark brown finish. Fiber Breakfast Table, $23.50 \ 42-inch breakfast table that you will find convenient for general use, High Back Chairs to match, $8.50. Breakfast Suites, similar to the one sketched, table and four chairs, $58.50. Full Size Fiber Couch, $30 It has solid weave cane top and deep, woven skirt; a very attractive piece for the porch. An attractive Chair or Rocker to match this couch, $11.75 each, will complete a porch suite. Fiber Ferneries, $6.75 and $11.75. Willow aod Reed Furnitare Sectiop, Fifth fioor ‘Can the Cool Quick Way with the National PressureCanner Insure vour cold pack canning against spoiling this year—insure yourself against long warm days over a hot stove this summer—by using a National Pres- sure Canner. All fruits, vegetables and meats require adequate steam pressure for proper steril- ization—and you can attain it with a “National.” These Pressure Canners, too, can be used on any sort of stove—wood, coal, gas, oil or electric—in any country— anywhere. You'll be interested in the demonstrations given every day by Mrs. MacMillan. Come in Housewares Section, Fifth floor. A 3-Speed Oscillating Electric Fan, $18-50 Will stir up a cooling breeze on the hottest summer day—this Northwind Electric Fan—alter- nating or direct current—oscillat- ing, 10 inch size; with 3 speeds, $18.50. Other Fans $8 to $30 Electric Housewares Section, Fifth floor. The hite House Line Sectional Unit Steel Dressers Ideal for the Summer Kitchen The combination sketched includes the large Dresser,$158, and two side units, $80 each, to take care of all extra sup- plies, cooking utensils, brooms, mops, brushes and other kitchen necessaries. Any of them may be purchased sepa- rately. White House Dresser Another White House Dresser, $135 for Small Apartment It is built along the same gen- $105 > ' 3 i stchen eral lines as the other, but is i o fnae"":nr-lek'apafi- latger i, proportios; iand his ment, arranged so as to be of more cabinet space. utmost service. Don’t put it off any longer; enjoy your porch to the utmost this summer. Hang Vudor Shades and be cool. " House Sizes have 7%-ft. drop 4 ft. wide, 5 ft. wide, 6 ft. wide, $6.50 7 ft. wide, $7.75 8 ft. wide, $8.75 9 ft. wide, $10.50 10 ft. wide, $11.50 12 ft. wide, $14.00 $3.90 Housewares Sectlon, Fifth fioor. Iced-Drink Sets of Crackle Glass, $5.50 By their looks you'd think an ice- berg or frozen amber had formed them—the set includes a pitcher and 6 handled tumblers, in crystal and amber. Other Iced Drink Sets, $1.50 to $10. All include seven pieces. An Ice Lip Pitcher, $1.25—keeps the ice from falling out into one's glass. Other Pitchers, 31625 to $6. Glassware Section, Fifth floor. / Ready to Hang Moderately Priced They will keep the house cool and also add to its appearance. Khaki Awnings, of durable 8- oz. cloth as sketched, in three 3 popular sizes 3 and 3% it 4-it. size; $3.50. Striped Awnings, blue or brown stripes on 2.75 white. Sizes 2%, 3 and 3% ft 4-ft. size, $3.25. Ropes and all fixtures needed are in- cluded with these awnings Awning Section, Fifth floor. Qil Stoves Are Cooler for Summer Cooking You will find a wide range of sizes and styles here, moderately priced Nesco Stoves, 3 burner, $22. Cabinet, $6.50. 4-Burner Nesco Stove, $28. Cabinet, $8.50. Nesco 1-burner Stoves, $17.35. Cabi- net, New Perfection Oil Cook Stoves, with blue chimney burners: 1-burner, $12.75. 3-burner, $22. 2-burner, $17. 4-burner, $28. New Perfection Oil Cook Stoves, with Superflex burners: 2-burner, $36. 4-burner, $5850. 3-burner, $45. ' White Porcelain Enamel Cabinets, for New Perfection Oil Cook Stoves: 2-burner Cabinet, SIL 3-burner Cabinet, $13. 4-burner Cabinet, $1550. Ovens—I-burner, $2.25 to $750. 2-burner, $6.75 to $7.50. Housewares Section, Fifth floor. TheOclly Skaxle “m Rustic Outdoor Furniture Tempts one to the cool, shady retreats of i o——— Screen Doors, $3.50 3-panel screen doors, well built of hard pine. in clear natural varnish finish, in all the wanted sizes, ready to hang. Screen Doors, from our own Cabinet-made shops, 5 sizes, each, $9. Adjustable Metal black, japanned finish, 7 s Bcreen Section. Fifth ficor. Keep the Porch Cool With Vudor Shades Vudor Shades are the only porch shades made with a ventilator that gives con- stant circulation of air. Bungalow Sizes have 6-ft. drop 4 ft. wide, $3.60 5 ft. wide, $5.00 6 ft. wide, $5.90 7 ft. wide, $7.00 8 ft. wide, $8.00 9 ft. wide, $9.50 10 ft. wide, $10.50 12 ft. wide, $12.75 Vudor Porch Shade Section, Fifth floer. Tomorrow--Special, 1,000 Cans 78¢c BONDO 78c LIQUID KILLS INSTANTLY That’s the Lowest Price At Which We’ve Ever Offered Bo-No In Summer, more than at any other time of the year, you must carefully watch your home for moths, insects, roaches, ants, etc. Get a supply of Bo-No now. It kills all in- sects, it is a disinfectant—and is cleansing. Quart Size Can Tomorrow—Special, 78¢ Housewares Section, Fifth floor. Frame Window Screens, summer lawns and gardens And, it is not only artistic and pictur- esque, but most suitable, for it is so sub- stantially built, and is immune to the frequent changes of summertime weather. We sketch only a few of the many pieces this large collection offers. Low-seated Porch Rocker, $2.75. Side Chair to match, $2.75. Rustic Hickory Armchair, $5. Rocker to match, $6.50. Rustic Cedar Garden Chair, $3.50. In natural, artistic effect. Rustic Hickory Lawn Settee, $12.50, to inatch the above rocker. Rustic Cedar Garden Settee, $4.50, to match the garden armchair. Rustic Hickory Armchair, not illustrated, 10. Outdoor Furniture Section, Sixth floor. Sweeps the Cool Way Don't let summer find you so burdened with housework that you have no time for rest and recreation that ever: woman must have in summer. Tet the Hoover do your sweepin few minutes each day means a clean house—with little work. The Convenient Payment Plan Makes It Easy for You to Own a Hoover $6.25 Delivers the Hoover Small monthly payments soon settle the balance of the payments. Housewares Section, Fifth foor. Screen Doors, $6 3-panel Screen Doors, particularly well built finished with 2 coats varnish ed with 14- mesh galvanized screen. Sizes 4 2.8x7, 2.10x6.10 and 3x7, complete with fixtures Any size, $6. Wood-frame Adjustable Screens, well made and finished, in several different sizes, 60¢ to SL15. izes, 60¢ to $1.25. F s s d ’ rigidaire is equivalent to 200 lbs. of ice— is colder than ice and never melts Frigidaire will keep the things you eat colder—better— longer. Think of always keeping your food at a tempera- ture that is 12 degrees colder than ice—think of having pure cubes of ice ready to serve in iced drinks, of freezing delicious frozen desserts in your refrigerator, with never a thought of ice. And all this at a running cost of but a few cents a day. There’s a Frigidaire for Every Home—and, if you have a good refrigerator you may have the Frigidaire Cooling Unit installed in a few hours—or choose from one of these splen- did models already equipped—one sketched, $650. Frigidaires Equipped, $550 to $830 Frigidaire Cooling Units, $285 to $395 See the Frigidaire Demonstrated Housewares Section, Fifth flcor.