Evening Star Newspaper, August 10, 1924, Page 18

18 ANTANED GANG - IFAUTDSTEALERS :Arrested Garage Man Tells of Receiving 110 Stolen Machines in Few Months. ‘Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. % NM.EMPHIS, Tenn., Xkansas farmers who have been buy- ing stolen automobiles from an al- Neged organized sang of Memphis Rhieves, paying from $75 to $200 the gar, dependent upon whether it was a ivver or a limousine, are panic Btricken following the alleged con- fession of Willlam B. Barnett, alias “Freddie,” 28, which police say bared ¥he thert of 110 motor cars, covering @ period of seven nionths The prisoner, who. police said, was a master motor car pirate, employing ¥3 paid thieves and selling agen eoolly admitted his guilt and revealed the names of his gang. Five have been arrested and warrants issued t others. E s of detectives from Memphis accompanied by government agents, have been touring Arkansas towns 10 days, forcing the return of stolen So far they have recovered and even business men, e situation, have writ! the authorit come and get their cars. Most of the cars recovered have been returned woluntarily by men who feared pros cution on €eiving Hija, s of buying and re- property ra Cause Downfall. The dow of Barnett's alleged band of = obile thieves was brought about by hijackers, who were stealing back the machines as fast as they were cached on Island 40, on the < of the _Mississippi les above Memphis. arnett came to Memphis from Huntington, W. Va., his home. He operated garages in Popular boule- vard and Adams avenue, where, the police say, he malintained the most approved equipment for counte ing motor numbers and otherw guising the stolen cars as fast were delivered to him. On Commixsion Baxix. ng on a commission to the police. The price’ was $50 each, cash, for every flivver delivered at either of the two garages. If it _was a car of finer fanufacture, a bonus was pa But tt deait chiefly in flivve that was the type the Arka wanted Cars Recovered. ¥ confessions_ have daily from Barnett. pector says he took a cold soda pop to day and that Bar- ©ou how much 1 ap- you can find more Inspector Bishop recovered cars three hours later from police rnett is George dmitted, had en fin the art of headquarters W. Rash, 25, without a job," police, “so I made an ief out of him. He was a good one, and I thought more of Bim than n I employed. And he was an t thief.” Hax Confirmed Story. The youth, who was instructed by Barnett to “teli the whole works,” has confirmed Barnett's story. The only merey or consideration these two prisoners ask is that they be given sentences that will run con- Currently, or a sentence upon one charge and nol pros. the others. Barnett told an incident wherein the police found a stolen car in which he had taken his girl home. He had left the car parked in front of her ho hile he was in the hallway 'wo policemen walked up while T was standing in the shadow,” he said. ®They lifted the hood and examined the car and then walked away. In a few minutes they returned. 1 knew they had telephoned headquarters and ascertained that the machine was stolen. Boarding the machine, they drove away. 1 knew some fellow was getting back his flivver.” Stole to Aid I Girl, His girl was compelled to undergo & major operation at a hospital. Bar- nett didn't have any available cash & that moment “But you go to the hospital, girlie,” the police say he said. “I'll pay the Bill if 1 have to steal every automo- bile in Memphis.” Nonchalant in his attitude, this @apper little man has admitted to the police that his gang got away with cars valued at a total of $50,000. “Funny thing,” he said. “In four cases out of every five where Stole a car on the street the owner A nett told ti automobile August 9.—Ar-|a d| Taggart Given D. C. Post Indorse- v | of the Police Court of the District of | 'STUDEBAKER had left his key in the ignition. this remarkable new electric cook stove. Costs less than an ordinary gas range. Rotarex Kook-Rite Free Trial—Only $5.00 Down PALAIS ROYAL—FOURTH FLOOR. ssesssfeuEENESEEEENEENERN WOMAN IS ACCUSED | OF LARCENY OF $975 Former Cashier for D. C. Lawyer Taken in Baltimore by Phone Call. . Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, Md., August 9.—A tel- ephone message from this city to Glenn E. Feeney in Washington this morning led to the arrest here this afternoon of Mrs. Lola Prince, 25 s of age, who gave her address 5 R street, on a charge of larceny after trust of $975. Mrs. Prince is alleged to have taken the money belonging to Mr. Feeney, a lawyer, with offices in the LeDroit Building, Washington. Upon receipt of the telephone message this morn- ing Mr. Feeney communicated with the Washington police, who in turn notified the local authorities. Mrs. Prince was found in a local hotel. She is sald to have admitted taking money belonging to Mr. Feeney, by whom she w mployed as a cashier. She said sl left Washington sev- eral weeks and came to this city three da arrest calls after trust of $9 charges the loss Detective Fowler left Baltimore to bring hington. for the larcen that Mr. about _ $3,000. this afternoon f Mrs. Prince to W URGED FOR POLICE JUDGE. ment by Maryland G. O. P. Special Dispateh to The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, August 9.— At a meeting of the Republ s central committee of Princ County held here the following res lution indorsing the candidacy William L. Taggart of Laurel, Md., to be judge the Police Court of the District of Columbia was adopted “It being known to us that William Taggart, E a practicing attor- ney of wide experience in the Dis trict of Columiba and Maryland, is a candidate for the position of judge Columbia, it is directed that the chairman’ of the committee draw up and forward through the proper chan- nels a recommendation to the Presi- dent of the United States that on account of Mr. Taggart's experience and_ability he be appointed to ceed John P. McMahon. Democ whose term expires September 1. attempted to steal a locked Five flivvers, police said. had been found in the Mississippi River. Farmers who had purchased the ma- chines became alarmed following Bar- nett's confession and the subsequent raids by squads in Arkansas in quest of stolen cars, and y ran their machines into the riv Exposure of the gang of automobile at least tem- phis automobile | 3 achine has been | reported stolen in two Just Drive It; That's All [CUTICURA HEALS ITCHY TETTER Formed Scales. Then Pimples. Could Not Help Scratching. Lost Sleep. ““The trouble I had was tetter of the face. It formed white scales that would itch and burn. Afterthe scales would go away pimples would come. The breaking out itched so badly that I could ‘not help scratching it and that made it worse. Icould not sleep for the itching and burning. “1 read an advertisement for Cuticura Soap and Ointment so purchased some. After using them about a week I was better and in three weeks was healed.” (Signed) Miss Aleane Thompson, Saxapa- haw, N. C. For every purpose of the toilet and bath, Cuticura Sosp, Ointment and Talcum are excellent. Samples_ YI-I‘M Address: *‘Cutieurs Laber- tothe Deph, B, Maitan 48, Base: Soid overy: Soap 2¢. Ointment 25 and 60¢. Taleum Be.. Try our new Shaving Stick. el THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ¢, 'AUGUST 10, 1924—PART 1. Late Arrivals and Smart Store News of Today By ETHEL M. PARKS Give another whirl to the cycle of fashion—and the first time it will stop at fifteen years ago—and on the second try it will stop at seven years ago, and there we will find the shoe fashions of 1924. At that time they were called th e Colonial P u m p, but the leading dress shoe of Au- tumn will be the Dixie Colonial. There is little dif- ference e xcept perhaps in the U modified French toe, for it has a high Spanish Louis heel and is altogether the trimmest bit of footwear we have had for some time. It may be had in black calf, patent leather and black satin, and is lined with gray kid, a protection for the dainty colored hose with which it will be worn. Then there is the Opera pump, a style that can make an ugly foot look positively stunning. It, too, has the modified French toe, but a trifle higher heel. However well dressed a woman may be, the whole effect is spoiled unless she is well shod also. These two styles of footwear will add to the charm of any costume. And we may go back to our grand- mothers’ time for style that has had many re- vivals, but which is always gratefully re- ceived. Those women who are specially dis- criminating in their mode of dress, and who would not think of appearing without gloves, find the old- fashioned mitt not only a comfortable substitute for gloves, but also adding a dainty, old-time air becoming to the figured challies, the printed crepe and alpaca frocks of today. The sketch shows a pair of lace mitts in silver gray, with a wrist and upper arm design, and a pair of white mitts in self striped design, with a narrow pleated ruffle at back. In white, gray, orchid, silver and black. That one may be fashionably clothed, and at the same time be thoroughly comfortable, is one of the joys of the twentieth century. And here is some- thing that I am sure will be of interest to most women. We have long thought of chiffon hose as being almost too sheer and perishable for regu- lar wear. But some have found that the chiffon hose, if prop- erly handled, wear even longer than ordinary silk hose. The Palais Royal has its own brand of chiffon hose, which is guaranteed, made of pure silk with mercerized garter tops, or entirely of silk. If any pair proves unsatisfactory they will be immediate- ly replaced. The price is remarkable, too, the first named costing only $1.95 apair,and the all-silk only $2.25. And, remember, they are guaranteed to give the utmost wear and satisfaction. The simple, straight line effects of .1924 have made it very easy for the clever woman to fashion her own frocks. So much so, in fact, that designers and dress- makers are none too well pleased, and are endeavor- ing to make more compli- cated lines on the extreme- ly simple gowns of Fash- ion’s decree for this season. A late arrival, however, which has appeared in the last few days, is the new skirt length Panelette — consisting of panel and collar attach- ed, made of fine shirred net and lace, or a combination of Venise and Val insertions with lace edging, 35 to 45 inches long. Added to the simple, straight - line dress it transforms it into a dainty, dressy frock. Since it may be attached in five minutes, it can be worn on different dresses, giv- ing it a two-fold value. The price is extremely reasonable, but little more than the collar alone. Come in and see them. Silk Summer = Overblouses Very Special at '9.99 Regular $895 values. Very unusual ‘A lot of summer blouses in crepe de chine, printed crepes, silk broadcloth and tub silk. Trim- med with braid, Irish lace, some embroidered in colored silk, others with tucked bosom fronts. Many styles of neck lines, short, long . and cap sleeves. Colors are white, springtime, canary, tan, gray, navy, green. Sizes 36 to 46 in the lot. Palals Royal—Third Floor. E EREESES I,lj;l_l;l-l ESEEESEEENINESENESENSEESSEEEERAEERSEESE ’ s Munis i The Popular Printed Tie]PALAIS ROYAL| ~ g; G & 1ith Sts. Service and Courtesy Established 1877 M el 1 it New Autumn Hats * Reproductions From Famous Parisian Designers---Maria Guy Descart---Louison and Others Adaptations Favored By American Women The vogue of the summer—new printed crepe frocks—in black and white, navy and beige. The designs tend to- ward floral ef- fects, trailing vines, broken block and dotted effects. Both striking and con- servative patterns in the group. A group of wash silk sport frocks is in- cluded at this price. Sizes 16 to 44, Hats showing the Spanish influence, with laces, and S_fanish Sailo.rx; Hats from the Directoire Period, with high crowns and small brims; Charming Hats with gracefully draped veils. The small hat, which reigns supreme, although larger hats make their ap- pearance occasionally. Black hats are very much in the limelight, in both Panne and Silk Lyons Velvet. Constant arrsvals of the latest models assure our patrons of the best in the accepted styles for formal and informal wear. Moderately priced, $15.00 to $35.00. You will be interested in these mew creations, whether you are ready to purchase now or not. We will be most happy to show them to you. Palals Royal—Second Floor. Palais Royal —Third Floor. August Sale Wash Goods _ This important event will bring hundreds of women to our Cotton Goods Section. Over 35,000 yards involved in this great sale. Many items repre- sent special purchases, others are from our regular stock. Come prepared to find the biggest values we have presented in years. For instance Plain Chiffon Voile 33¢ Other Items That Will Be Equally Interesting Are 39-inch Printed Batiste, 39-inch Printed Voiles, 25 39%inch Radiana Voile, 39-inch Printed Dimity. Dress Linen—There is a These are regular 39¢ to 58¢ values, at, yard, good assortment of colors, also white. Featuring a Remarkable Sale of New Wash DRESSES Every Dress An Exceptional Value Fashioned of splendid quality ginghams and chambravs in a wide range of gay, smart colors that will not fade! You will find won- derful values here! At this astonishingly low price you will want to buy several models. 17 different styles! $1.39 Charming Youthful Modes They’ll wash { i well. 2 Lovely colors Good materials e Smartest 5 Designs : Well cut. 14 A Gingham with This purchase consists of 3,000 yards in the most wanted shades, also black and white. It is a big bargain at the price. At, yard, 5.000 yards Printed Volles Several thousands yards Velation Vetle, TR of Tissue Gingham. Regu- lar 58¢c vaIue._ (._ho:ce of Sl A we st check and plaids in splen- s ‘an exceedingly ; attractive a from did assortment of patterns. S S e Which to select. Yard, e Light Bise 39¢ 48¢c 89c Many Other Items Have Been Substantially Reduced e ——— Rose Tan Copen Blue Lavender Turquoise Gray Gabardine inscts. Dointy frilly lace on this gingham Thousands of Yards of Plain and Fancy Silks —featured at special prices. Grouped into three lots and offered at the following prices 2,500 Yds. All-Silk Canton Crepe Superior quality. Regular $2.98 value. A splendid range of fashionable shades as Beige, Lavender, Brown, Jade, Begonia, Cinder, $ Honeydew, Poppy, Silver, French Blue, Steel, Almond Green, Sandal- wood, Seal, Copper, Havana, Russet, Foliage, Tile, Leghorn, Jap ° Blue, Crocus, Navy, Black and White. Flat Crepe. Regular $298 $2.49 value. In white and black, yard, -~ New styles Smart collars Trimmings of Crochet buttons Striped organdy Gabardine Palais Royal—Third Floor—House Dress Section. Printed Silks. Regular $3.49 value. In choice desi d color- ing;)o;c'c“d.csxgns and color: 52‘49 ‘A Wonderful Lot of Silks, Yard The assortment comprises, All-silk Printed Crepes, Silk-face Duve- $1 98 tyn, and Pure Silk Crepe de Chine. All colors. . Regular $1.49, $1.69 & $1.98 Silks, Yd. Consisting of Alpaca Brocades, Colored Shantung, Colored All-silk Georgette Crepe, Rayon Sports Satin, Rayon Knitted Fabrics, All-silk 1.39 Palais Royal—Second Floor. Something Entirely New! Marvel Fit Reducing Corsets ' Practical, sanitary, hygienic and odorless. Made of covered para rub- ber. In appearance and texture it has the richness of suede and is easy to launder. This garment molds the figure to youthful lines while re- ducing and fits the figure like a glove. Will not ride up on the fig- ure. The Palais Royal is the exclusive agent for Marvel Fit Reducing garments. The service of our experienced corsetieres is a service which adds nothing to the price you pay, Palais Royal—Third Floor. Specially Priced Radium, Silk-mixed Brocades. All included at this price, $1.39 yard. The making of these fabrics will be greatly facilitated by using Pictorial or McCall Patterns Pictorial Review Fashion Book, Autumn, 1924 The McCall Quarterly, Fall, 1924 Now ready for distribution, Z5¢ each. On sale in Bargain Basement. ISR EEEENREGNENEENEENENEET ~