Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1924, Page 20

00 BOY RIOTERS LODGED IN GELLS DEFENDANTS” STORIES “ VARY IN"MURDER TRIAL Accused Men Pheed on Stand in Own Defense in Purcell Case. Ernest A. Brown and Joseph Slaugh- Racial Clash Brings Outbreak | tet. two of the four colored men on in Reformatory—Youth, £ Shot, May Die. By the Associated Press. - RAHWAY, N. Y, July 31—Five hundred boys at the’ Rahway re formatory were confined to their cplls today after rioting vesterday, in which the guards resorted to riflefire, seriously wounding one boy and slightly wounding two others..Eight State troopers were on duty today with the reformatory guards. " The trouble started over a fight between a white boy and a negro, and a majority of the 300 balked every effort of guards to secure order as they engaged in. what the superintendent, Dr. Frank Moore, de- scribed as a “race war.” During the fighting, dozens of shots were fired, large-sticks of wood were hurled, dishes thrown and the din- ing hall transform broken chairs and revealed that three injured during the the inmates. it w the bullet. wound be abdomen. Dr. Moore declared the was the second | e One of d, may - die. through the utbreak n yard and engaging In a general fist fight This, it is said, was easil quelled : During the neon meal vesterday, Dr. Moore said. there was an air of Tesentment hovering in the hall be- cause these who had participated in the Monday battle were deprived of many institution privileges. Told Guards to Shoot. The rioting and fighting started in the main dining hall and spread to the yard. Dr. Moore ordereditheitoye not to attempt to I 1 instructed the guards the air” to scare ther tempt was made. Payving ng attention to the threats, a group of more than ouths raided a supply of wooden training rifles and commenced using them on each other. As the trouble spread building, Police wer s cording to Dr. yere passed to Ing effect, and the boys used the blunt end of the wooden rif floored several guards swarmed into the vard. er more than 20 minutes the battle Gereely, It was at this summoned the S command of t at the points boys into their tel GUIDANCE IN RESEARCH TO BE GIVEN STUDENTS} American University Seeks to Pre- | vent Time Waste in Pre- paring Theses. American University has instituted a Dlan that is expected to commend itself to graduate students who are candidates for higher degrees. It s of course, everywhere raquire candidates for the n:k\!/‘»r' . ering fully some particular and embodying, if possible. a dis contribution knowledge. The requirements of American Uni- versity in this respect have recently been announced by Chancellor Clark, who has taken a liberal attitude in the matter; but even with generous allowance made for individual traat- ment of a subject, it frequently hap- pens that candidates who have i tigated some problem for months, even vears, find that it will not velop isfactory the American - Uj has in the from wasting - through the this term special i through a course g v Dr. Tan- sill, in methods of research, in or that students may at all times have the benefit of advice and guidance in carrying forward their investigations. The results to_be most The anno by scientist, tisfactory ment of-the discovery owa .State Col- lege of a new 1, developed from commercial y which can-assimi- n di 1y from th s ial interest to American or some of the most inter- d important experiments in the fixation of .nitrogen . that. have ever been undertaken are being made at the grou the university just west of the f the plan are expected | | who was killed. trial before Chief Justice McCoy and a jury in Criminal Division 1 for the killing of Policeman John W. Purcell, took the witness stand in their own defense and told stories of the sheot- ing which were not in accord. Wil- liam Ludley, another of the accused, WILl be called a5 a witness, it was stated, but Attorney T. Morris Wamp- ler having been denied a motion for a eparate trial as to Lloyd Monroe, the surth man, will not place him on the ness stand, he said _ Brown testified that he remained ‘Aeéar the automobile in which Willlam Ludley was seated and did not take his_pistol from the machine, where he had placed it under the back seat. He admitted ownership of the pistol, which the prosecution claims caused the death of Purcell. but said he did not know it had been fired until the party returned to his house after the shooting; when he examined the gun and found one cartridge had been fired. He placed Monroe on the lot where the shooting occurred. Slaughter in his testimony said that Monroe had no pistal and re- mained near the automobile while Brown went on the lot with George Dudley, the fifth member of the party, He said Brown had a gun and that several shots had been e | fired from it The trial is expected to occupy sevs eral more days. STUDEBAKER Jusf Drive It; That's All TIGER! TIGER!! None Better!!! KEEPING WELL——An NR Tablet (a vegetable aperient) taken at pight will help keep you well, by toning and_strengthening your di- gestion and elimination. N JUNIORS—Little NRs. One-third the regular dose. Made - Hand Sprayer ... namessoes Roachies Anls s BedBufi Etc Ki/ls Fm De OU will feel Tess like writ- ‘ing "last” before some of New Victor Rmrdc Every Friday Come in and hear them " Victrola Galleries, Fourts Soor. Paris Sends Us The Tunic Blouse And sponsors it as a dominant influence in FallWinter fashion In this little, exclusive collection, in- dividual and original models, of exotic coloring, and bizarre design, tell of what is to be for Fall—the tunic for sports, for afternoon, for dinner. In crepes, in Tuxu- rious chiffon velvets—lavishly embroid- ered or beaded—sometimes combining two colors, as does this striking tunic blouse sketched; a white _crepe, with black satin, embroidered in the new fuschia shades. : $22.50 to $150 Blouse Section, Third fioor. The Newport Comb For Bobbed Hair This comb will keep your bobbed locks charmingly in place—for it is a charm- ing little comb designed for just that. One may choose from a great many dif- ferent styles, some set with stones. 75¢c to $5 Hair Ornament Section, First fioor. filunhmav Wear Bobbed Hose $1 The smart half hose which roll just -below _the. knee You will surely realize how comfortable and delightful they are the instant you try them on. Smart, codl, and practical —and even the sheerest summer frock will reveal no unbecoming ridge “below. the knee.” In black, white, beige, buver, gray, red blue and green. Womes's Hosiery Section, First foor. New Underarm Bags Prove Capacious, $3 What interesting news to the vacationist who finds that her handbag must hold such a world of trifies, within easy reach. These newest bags have a roomy inner frame, beside the outside pockets— they’re of plain or beaver calf, with strap- back handles or cords. In brown, tan and gray, and so moderate in price. =~ Leather Goods Section, First floer. : Silk Mitts and 16- button Silk Gloves Crouty, $1.25 pair Reduced A remarkable value for the woman who needs several pairs of silk gloves, to “see her through the Summer.” The Silk Mitts are in mode, gray, black and white. The Silk Gloves, 16-button, in mode, tan, beige, black and white. Glove Bection, First floor. The New. H1gher Crowned Hats The answer to, “after the cloche, what?” And in their higher crowns they show three dis- tinct tendencies that promise much for Fall. The Spanish, seen in the smart morie sailor with its clipped ostrich pompon. The Postillion, seen in hatter’s plush, with the very new fringe trimming. “The- Chinese, seen in both the chic little shapes, and brilliant embroidery. Black leads—there is a new green, aloes, purple, marron, a new wood brown, lacquer and chrys- anthemum, for autumn colorings. $18.50 to $35 Millinery Section; Third fleor. Gay Coloted Sweaters Reduced $2.95 and 33.95 One oi the most popular summer acces- sories, the sweater—and now, you may choose from many smart styles, and more smart color combinations—at prices far lower than. usual. Slip-ons-and golf models, with ever so many different necklines—and in such summery colorings as white with gay bands of jade, blue with yellow, orange with tan, orange with white—five or- six different models. Sweater Section, Third -foor. There’s decided vogue for White Wool Skirts Creatly $7 95-$12.50 Reduced White, so particularly adapted, and smart for summer, is particularly smart in skirts—for it allows so many delightful combinations with colored sweaters or blouses—and makes such a variety of smart costumes. White Flannel and Canton Crepe, in side- pleated, cluster-pleated, panel-front-and- back, or' wrap-around skirts, may be _ chosen now at these noticeably lowered prices. Wxirt Section, Third floor. Women’s Frocks for Late Summer Modératel_y Priced Pure Cream Fudge, Chocolate, Vanilla, Marshmallow, Special, 45¢ Ib. Candy Bection—Fourth- Floor. Here Are";Sa',viAngvs for Young People Especially interesting at Vacation lime . In the Miueg’ TS“‘io"’ Fourth Floor Misses’ Smart Silk Frocks Much Reduced $19.50 and $25 One of them we sketch—and this is typical of the others, quite as attractive. A very gay and youthful frock of red and white checked crepe de chine, has a smart little cape, and scalloped bands of white for contrast$25. While a printed georgette. frock’ combines with plain green, and trims itself with many glass buttons, $19.50. - There are a few foulards—printed-silks, and frocks in rose, or yellow embroidered in self-colorings. : » @ 'Gfi‘ls’ Wool Swimming Suits, Special, $2.95 = 3 §pe:|al purchase that comes in.time for girls who are going to the beach in August—these are the well known Annette Kellermann Two-in-One Swimming Suits that girls always choose—and there are many gay colors from which to select. Sizes 8 to 14 years. \ Khaki Camp Suits, $2.95 Every girl will want at least one of these serviceable, comfortable camp suits this summer—they’re really made to play in. For girls, 6 to 14 years. Other Middy and Bloomer Suits, $2.75. Girls' Sectioa, Fourth Soor. Dainty, Cool, Summer Clothes for Little Folk, 2 to 6 Priced Much Lower Now Frocks, $2.95—Of voile, chambray, organdie and striped dimity—cunning little styles, some with bloomers; in many summer colors. Frocks, $4.95—Of dotted Swiss with pretty smocking, of gandie and chambray—smocking, fancy stitching, a bit of embroidery for trimming.- Frocks, $4.95—Of dotted Swiss with prettf' smocking, of dimity, or crepe de chine, in dainty styles and pretty colors. Short White Dresses, $2.95 Cteepcrs, $1.95 and $2.95 Of fine batiste or nainsook, with deep hem, and And rompers, too, of colored chambray, in pink, a dainty lace-edged ruffie at neck and sléeves. iellow, copen—buttoned under, or gathered at the Infants’ Seetion, Fourth floor. nee. Exceptional Savings in Boys’ Sports Blouses and Shirts Entire stock reduced 85¢c, $1.15, $1.65, $2.65 And they're the very styles that all boys are wearing now—and will wear for many weeks to come. So this is a really unusual opportunity for mothers to supply plentifully ror their young sons—at a great saving. All have sports collars and short sleeves. Broadcloths, Pongees, Oxfords, Madras, Khaki—White, Tan, and a variety of Stripes. Blouses, 7 to 14 years Shirts, 12%%4 to 14 neckband Boys’. Bection, Pourth fioor. Linen-Finish Writing Paper 25¢cLb. Envelopes, 10c 2,000 Ibs. splendid stationery for vacation use—in white. Spectal Offer-- , The Delineator for 1 Year 20 —for the twelve issues if you visit our-- 1 Butterick Pattern counter. You readily - realize the saving. In The Delineator you'll find Kathleen Norri: other full length novels. autobiography, and- the vacation resorts you visit, if you keep in touch with a .good Iaundry like TOLMAN. Mail in your bundlé to us l':y Parcel Post. ) It gets back as qulckly as it would gf you were at your - * home address. THE TOLMAN L AUNDRY F. W. MacKenzie; -Mgr. ~ 6th and C Sts. N.W. - Whatever else may be said - for or against linen or other w# . washable suits, it is no longer any trouble to get them laun- - dered Mail tfiem n by pare * cel post or call ‘Franklin 71 - if you are in town, A Prompt parcel post s Mrmcc wlu’rwcr you an. i Household advice by -experts—advice by a famous baby " specnhs(—‘ the newest iashwns from Paris. ~- Fhis Special Oflwhrn Uflit@i'fineomy Pattern. !-cflou Second flcor. light blue and lavender. An exceptional value. Stationery Section, $3 9.30 Late summar vacauuns bring many occasions wheni_sjich frocks as these ‘will be much in de- mand—for they are the sort that extend their . services from afternoon to informal evening af- fairs, ‘The very moderate pricing makes it pos- sxble to- choose more than one, at no great ex- First fioor. " Another - Extraordinary Value—Tomorrow 60 Black Patent Suit Cases pense. - : .V 50 Sketched, a delightful printed georgette with a . - 'many-tieréd skirt, and sleeveless; beige printed o Spectal 4D *“in brown, S¢ange and green—beige georgette'and 2 lace combme in the distinctive frock, at the left. 5 Others ‘are beautifully beaded—button trimmed —_-tuck!:d, pleated, or combined with lace. Women's Drees Bection, Third Sese. Ordinarily you couldn’t hope to ddy uuh splendidly mule such — fine quality, such good-looking suit cases, at anywhere near this low price. We were fortunate in’ being ahle ta get just 60 of them—and at $7.50, they should go out of here as_ qmckly as they can be’ wnpped. 20 to 28 ineh sizes—with or withoat trays, and trimmmn of tam- or black genuine CO'hIdHlld- sxd« ,u tches or straps. Several dlfierent “zk:m.u:-, s SRS n T o