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REAL IMBRIE DEATH STORY T0 BE Tflll] WIdOW of Consul Killed i Persia Will See Hughes Here This Month. BY CONSTANTINE BROWN. By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News. VILLEFRANCHE, September 11.— The light cruiser Trenton, conveying the body of Robert Imbrie to its last resting place at Washington, reached this harbor Tuesday evening. While ehore batteries were exchanging with the American warship the usual salutes, shrill and plaintive notes trom French bugles were heard sound- ing the last post to honor the mem- ory, not of an American Government ofiicial murder by a savage mob, but an American citizen who, by his un- doubted bravery at the battle of the Somme, obtained the highest decora- tions of any Frenchman's ambition, won only few, the Legion of Honor, the Croix de Guerre and the Medaille Militaire. The casket was covered with the Stars and Stripes and placed amid- ship. 1t had been brought aboard at Bushire, a small port on the Persian Gulf, Mrs. Imbrie, who had to suffer for weeks not only the mental torture of having permanently be- fore her eyes a coffin reminding her at all hou of the horrible way her husband wa butchered, but also of the physical hardships throughout the trip through Mesopotamia and €outhern Persia, the theromometer rarely showing less than 120 in the shade. Make Seven-Day Trip. Accompanied by Maj. Sherman Miles, American military attache at Constantinople, and a small Persian guard, the funeral party left Teheran on August 2 in automobiles reach- ing the Persian Irak frontier seven days later. The British authorities at Irale did not spare any effort to Dprove their regret for the tragic event. The vice marshal commanding the Trak forces, accompanied by numer- ous British officers, came to the Per- sian Irak border to receive and take fuil charge of the car containing the coffin, while guards of honor of Irak zendarmerie and the British air force rendered military honors. At Bagdad the body was placed in a van and left for Bassorah by rail. The director of Irak ra comfortable railway carriage at the disposal of Mrs. Imbrie, thus trying to make the trip less tedious for her. At Bushire the British and American consuls and a few foreigners re- ceived the party. The Trenton awaited the arrival of the body, a small boat taking it to the ship. The arrival of the Amer- ican cruiser on the previous day was saluted first by a Persian gunboat with 21 guns. This humiliation of saluting the first foreign warship entering its national waters, together Wwith $60,000 which are to be paid to the widow are the only penalties im- posed by the United States Govern- ment on Persia for the crime. : Persians Pay Tribute. When the coffin arrived the Persian gendarmerie and all local officials rendered last honors to the body of e murdered consul. Detachments f American and British sailors fol- owed the casket. A British guard of thonor accompanied the body to the -American cruiser where it was sur- ‘rendered to American naval author- sdties while American Navy flyers were circling in the air. During the ceremony the thermometer showed 7150 defrees fahrenheit and the officers jahd men forming the landing party ireturned aboard the ship after the itwo-hour ceremony with their white clothes as wet as if they had all fallen into a pool of water. 05 Mrs. Imbrie is returning te Wash- #ngton where she will tell Secretary JHughes the details and causes of dmbrie’s death, which cannot be told %o the public as long as the State Department is not in full possession sof the facts. Imbrie was killed by a imob and his last words to those who ihastened to his death bed were: ‘Keep on with my work until it is isompleted.” - Fanaticism One Cauxe. Tremendous forces of fanaticism ‘combined with probable base political intrigues caused Imbries death. The Dehavior of the Persian police was ®eyond words. Imbrie, seriously in- Jured, was brought to the hospital where he might have had a chance to Tecover, when an hour later a mob ZJunder the very eves of the police, ®roke into the ward and finished up fthe criminal work. Martial law was :)ro(‘lalmrd next day and yet four days later when Imbrie's widow. went !sul for a short drive in an Amercan joar the mob selected her out of many to spit in her face and tear 'off her nourning veil in full view of the Wwersian police who did not think it mecessary to intervene. It was only Aue to her American companion driv- dng the car that a more serious inci- ‘dent was averted. He pushed the Persian “patriots” aside and let the powerful Cadillac go full speed. A week later the Persion g iment informed the legation: * Fulprits of the undignified assault on dhe much regretted Consul Imbrie's *widow have been thrashed.” , How the Persian police were able ito single the culprits from the mob is ?llll a mystery to every intelligent Jmind. After Mrs. Imbrie has seen Sgztary Hughes at the end of Sep- Stember ‘she probably will tell the womple and true story of the as 'sassination of the American consul ‘provided diplomatic secrecy does not sorce her to sile again. ACopsright, 1924, by Chicago Daily News Co.) RITISH EXPEDITION EXPLORING IN ARCTIC ireless Message Tells of Difficul- ties Encountered in North- East Land. Mpectal Dispatch to The Star. 1 LONDON, September 11.—A wireless message from the Polar Bjorn, the Spotor-ship of the Oxford Arctic Ex- ‘Podition, says that owing to excep- tonal ice conditions the Polar Bjorn shas been able to reach the east coast 7f North-East Land, and vaat the Mthird and last sledging party has heen landed, consisting of Mr. George Binney, leader of the expedition, Sir Jain Colquhoun, Capt. Helmar Han- $sen and Mr. Eilertsen. Existing charts have proved very inaccurate, and unmarked land has been located at a number of points. A traverse of 70 miles to Wahlen- berg Bay was made in unfavorable ‘weather. Nests and eggs of the Eory gull were found in the cliffs in vern- the west coast of North-East nd. This bird has never before "been found breeding. . The Polar Bjorn, with Col. Ten- ‘nant, Messrs. Relf, Thornycroft, Ston- ‘borough and Dr. Florey, is proceed- ing north to explore and determine the east eoast of North-East Land 'and to endeavor to circumnavigate ahe island. 2 = —_—- ‘Frem London Answers. Flora—Jack tried to kiss me last nlgh i Dorl—\\'hat in the world did you he | U. S. WILL TAKE TIME CALLING ARMS PARLEY (Continued from First Page.) ment vote, for he does not consider the issue sufficiently acute to excite the populace on this side of the At- lantic. President Coolidge feels that the lines of battle have been drawn and that no new factors will be thrust into the campalgn—at least so far as he is concerned. Mr. Coolldge holds what may truly be called a “common sense” view- peint toward his own political for- tunes. When asked, for instarice, whether he intended to make many speeches in the campaign, he laugh- ingly remarked that he never heard of a candidate being defeateéd for talking too little, but that he heard of a number who had been defeated by talking too much. Occasional ad- dresses will be made, but they will be. largely in amplification and explana- tion of the main principles that already have been laid down by the President. Our discussion coverqd a wide range of subjects from agriculture to the Klan question as a political issue. The President has been getting let- ters of all kinds and advices from all quarters with respect to the im- portance of the Klan as an issue in the national campaign. Mr. Coolidge feels that he cannot forget for an instant that he is President of the United States and that he must pur- sue for the campaign an attitude which does not involve him in the mire of politics itself. Maintaix Traditions of Office. From a publicity viewpoint, Mr. Coolidge appreciates full well that his opponents are obliged to make wide speaking tours and campaign actively but that the man who s President of the United States is ac- tully performing the duties of the of- fice and the public impression of him is obtained from the day to day de- velopments in the White House. It is irksome every now and then to be tied down to official tasks and not be able to answer back political fashion. Mr. Coolidge, however, has deter- mined to maintain an attitude in conformity with presidential tradi- tions and make only occasional aa- dresses. The President has a fixed idea that most of the discussion of the Ku Kilux Klan is academio and' that it does nct touch the Chief Executive or the powers of the Federal Govern- ment. Most of the crimes laid to the Ku Klux Klan by its accusers are covered, he believes, by the police powers of the several States. As for the theory that a President should not apply any religious test in mak- ing appointments to office, Mr. Cool- idge is of the opinion that his own record, both as Governor of Mass- achusetts and as President, will be sufficient answer on that/score. Not only has he appointed Jews and Cath- olics to office but also negroes and he thinks it woula be unwarranted on his part to be c8nscious of any dis- tinction while considering persons for public office. He does not even care to dignify the subject by a public dissertation because he believes it to be one of the natural functions of the presi- dential office to consider appoint- ments for office on the merits of the individual and without being provoked by or related to racial or religious questions. ‘Thros With Klan Talk. Not long ago the President’s secre- tary gave out a letter in which he stated that Mm Coolidge is not a member of the Klan nor in sympathy with its objects. So far as the White House is concerned, that will have to suffice for the remainder of the campaign. Mr. Coolidge will dis- cuss from time to time the princi- ples of religious freedom and the constitutional guarantees as he finds them appropriate for discussion in connection with the general c: paign, but he has already said vir- tually all that he is going to say on the issue. Incidentally, he would not be sur- prised if. after the campaign was over, people were admitting that they had exaggerated the importance of both the Klan and the issue itself. In respect to _In respect to agriculture, the Presi- Dll-'gklm Sq. Ho!el. Coffee anpg(e 14th Street at Do You Want a Home In Chevy Chase? QUINTER, THOMAS & CO. Grand—Upright—Players Factory Prices 1210 G Street TIGERTTIGERT! None Better!!! The Ginger Ale With That F1 1l Flaver arewel In 10 and 16 oz. Bottles Only Ask for It Refuse Substitutes THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1f, 1924 dent has it in mind to make the pro- posed agricultural commission a clear- ing house for all ideas on the subject of agricultural relief. He is aware that the board itself will not complete its work until after election but he is hopeful that something concrete may be worked out before the next session of Congress, so that whatever is deter- mined upon may soon be put into legis- lative form. Mr. Coolidge, it will be recalled, did not come put for or against the McNary-Haugen bill with the ex- port corporation plan when it Was up for discussion in the last session of Congress. He did give particular attention to all the various proposals for farm relief and seemed to think well of the suggestions contained both in the Curtis-Aswell and the Capper-Wil- llams bills. These related to a scheme for the co-ordination of co-operative marketing organizations. Mr. Coolidge had a group of experts examine the McNary-Haugen bill and he was in hopes that out of the general discussion would come a bill satisfactory to all farm interests. For a while, on the surface, it appeared as if most of the farm organizations were in favor of the McNary-Haugen bill. The true nature of the support given the measure was discounted in the National Capital to some extent because of the pressure extended from various sections of the country upon the executive boards of the farm organizations to swing into line behind the bill though the farm leaders here were not altogether cer- tain of its value. \ Hopes Plan Will Develop, ‘What Mr. Coolidge is seeking is a practicable plan for handling the ex- port problem of the farmer and he are offered. No. 1 Cans, Ho. 2 Cans, No. 21-2 Cans, RAISINS 12-0z. cans. Orienta Your Luck Maxwell House Lord Calvert Clean Easy Soa Eating Apples Sweet Potatoes Fresh Spinach Cucumbers BEETS Gold Brand; Smoked Hams SLICED HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE Your choice of any brand on our '12-|b.51¢k o All strictly high-grade pack. White House Vinegar each 100 3 for 25¢ COFFEES Wilkins’ Breakfast 1-b- pko- 1-Ib. pkg. 1-lb. can Wilkins' Perfect Blead "> 50 Strawberry Preserves per bunch BUTTER Fancy Fresh Creamery—Our Sunset ‘Wonderful Value. Ib. 46¢ thinks that the new commission which is to function at once will find some scheme suitable to recommend to him for presentation to Congress. The President is fully conscious of the importance of agriculture as a factor in the national campaign and he is confident that the Republican party will be intrusted with power once more so that it can carry its plans with respect to agricultural legislation. He thinks that the farm- ers who intended to vote for him be- fore La Follette entered the race will continue their support of the regular Republican ticket and that those who had not intended to vote for him in the first place probably will be found voting for La Follette or for Davis as they originally planned. He professes to be no prophet as to the outcome of the election in mathematical terms but he doesn't believe that the race of 1924 is com- parable to the race of 1912 when there were three candidates in the field because he does not think that La Follette has the hold upon the popular Imagination that Roosevelt had and that La Follette’s vote will come largely from the Democrats and will not disturb the regular Repub- lican vote. That is his conviction. (Copyright, 1924.) Angel to Fly Soon. From the Times of Havana, Cuda. “Do angels have wings, mummy?” “Yes, darling.” . “Can they fly?” “Yes, dear.” “Then when is nursie going to fly, ‘cause daddy called her an angel last night?" "Tomorrow, darling. ' each 15¢ very fancy sma!l hams, 8 to 10-Ib. average, mild, sugar cured FLOUR Our Well-Known “Peerless” Brand ASKS COURT DISMISS WIFE’S DIVORCE SUIT Husband Says Cruelty chu;‘ ?‘nho—chugu Mate Failed in Business and Home. Willlam A. Parsley has asked the District Supreme Court, to dismiss a suit for a limited divorce brought agalnst him by his wife, Lillian M. Parsley. He donles her charges of cruelty and asserts that his wife failed, both in business and in the conduct of the home. She started a taxicab business, he informs the court, but neglected it and took Joy- rides with some of the chauffeurs, he charges. The home was not cared for either, the husband says, and he had to work Sundays and holidays in put- ting it in order. Attorney Jean M. Boardman appears for the husband. Limited divorce is asked in a suit filed by Victoria G. Debb, against Michoel G. Debb. They were married February 6, 1921, and have two chil- dren. The wife charges her husband spent his money in gambling and drinking and gave her only $7 since August 10. She was compelled to leave him August 22, she states. At- torneys Casteel and King represent the wife. How Careless. From the Annapolis Log. First Cannibal—The chief has hay er. - ©Second Cannibal—Serves him right; we told him not to eat that grass widow. NEW STORE OPENS FRIDAY, SEPT. 12th . 1704 17th St. N. W. (Cor. R St.) We are pleased to announce the opening of our 17th & R St. Store on Friday. In addition to carrying a full line of nationally atvertised products, this Store is equipped with a FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT, offering the choicest cuts the market affords, and also a fresh FRUIT and VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT where ali seasonable fruits and vegetables Ib. 26¢ 24-1b.Sack - - PRUNES each 20C | Large Meaty Santa Claras, 3040 Size each 25C A special sale on Sun California State Brand. Maid Seedless in the To reduce stock we offer special the tall cans, at— 18¢ 2fr 35¢ Ib. 15¢—3 Ibs. 40¢ Preserving Time Is Ve-gal. jug 26' Here—This Is Your Opportunity gal. jug 45‘ ANGEL CAKE Dorsch’s Special. The de- mand exceeded the supply last week so we decided to repeat. V2 Ib- Gake 13¢ COLGATE SPECIALS 35 These high quality products have c stood the test for years. 46c [Octagon Soap cake T 2 for {3¢ 1-b. can 48g-Octagon Toilet Soap, 8¢ 2 for 15¢ 1-lb. can FAB “Edwacds,” e 200 s cakes 23 per |b. per Ib. each 5¢ | Tomatoes 15¢ | CABBAGE 5¢| CELERY 6¢| LETTUCE ~ Milk, Van Camp’s , Baking Powder, “Fova” 24, 47¢ Fresh Fruits and Vegetables The Pick of the Market, Strictly Fancy, at Lowest Prices. TOKAY GRAPES swet s s [b. 12¢ 3 bs. for 25¢ | CARROTS from young, spring (ambs, cut from prime steer beef 48¢ (Oct.Scour’gCleanser, 7¢ 3 for 20¢ 48c |Oct. Soap Powder, 8¢ 2 for 15¢ 10¢ and 22¢ 3 cans 25= per bunch 5' per. Ib. se per Ib. ] 1-2¢ per bunch 10¢ per head 10e EGGS Strictly Fresh, Every Egg Guaranteed doz. 49¢ FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENTS Fresh Meats of the Finest Quality, Special for Friday and Saturday LEG OF LAMB CHUCK ROAST Ib. 30¢c Ib. 20c CHINA’S FIERCEST WOMAN BANDIT SLICED TO DEATH Heartless Slayer of Men, Women and Children Herself Suffers Cruelest Execution. By the Associated Press. SHANGHAI, September 11.—*“Old Mother” Djao, said to be the most notorious and bloodthirsty bandit the province of Shantung ever produced, has been executed at Ichowfu, in Shanturg, according to reports re- ceived in Shanghal by mission orgari- =zations. These advioces add that the dreaded feminine bandit underwent that most fearsome of Chinese death Special Sale of Fall Coats of Overplaid Polos at $15 Downastairs Store penalties, the ling-che, or in Eng- lish, the slicing process. Forty-seven vears old and an ex- pert horsewoman, “Old Mother” Djao led a band of several hundred out- laws, who terrorized a broad area. It s related of her that last Summer she planned an attack against Ichowfu after calling to her aid two added groups of bandits. They had as- sembled at a place near the village of Balihsiang when a homeguard of villagers, known as the “Big Knife Society,” appraised of their purpose, attacked them and suffered utter defeat. The villagers were driven back into Bailhsiang and the bandits followed them. Then the gates of the village were closed and every man was shot down. Sixty women and children then were lined up, and “Old Mother” Djao was @sked what to do with them. Her orders to kill them all were carried out with the result that overy man, woman and child who was within the walls after the gates had been closed was slain. Even the cattle and dogs of the village suf- fered the same fate. Ling-che is simply vivisection done by experts in such a manner that the victim survives in a conscious state through hours of a terrible ordeal. Novel Running Shoe Invented.' H. M. Abrahams, the English track athlete and runner, has utilized a novel running shoe that enabled him to win an event in the 1924 Olympiad. The shoe is made in two parts, being laced together under the instep. Abra- ham's trainer had much to do with developing the shoe. WY ///// 22720, // L2700 T SWORZYN 1219-1221 G Street N.wW Store Hours, 9to 6 Special Sale of Fall Coats of Overplaid Polos at $15 Downstairs Store A Downstairs Store Sale Of 350 Satin-faced Cantons, Satins, Jer- seys, Canton Crepes, Georgettes, in all the new Autumn shades. A really marveious offering at this special price. A All High-grade Sizes 14 to 44 Special Purchase Sale Shoes Pumps and Oxfords, just received from a well known manufac- The lot comprises the very newest models and up-to-the-minute styles for Fall. These shoes were made to sell for a great deal more. turer. Imported Highland Plaid Flannel Scarfs The sensation of the Fall Season in the breezy Scotch color combinations, suggest- ing the tang of moor and dell. Very special at— X Main Floor Big R / Black Dress SATIN Black Dress TAFFETA Very special, choice, Pillowcase Linen 36-in. Pure Irish Linen. } About 100 yards in the lot. Special @t .....coooieannt Yd. 13 Specials in Household Linen Linen Tea Toweling Downstairs Store. A Special Purchase and Sale of Van Raalte CHIFFON Silk Hose All-silk Full-fashioned Hose. Every pair guaranteed perfect, in a large assortment of colors, in- cluding Beige, Champagne, French Nude, Castor, Skin, Sunset, Rac- quet, Silver, Rose Taupe, Melon, Gun Metal and Black. Very special at— s 1 Pair Sell for $3.00 & $4.00 a Pair Main Floor. The New Fall Brushed-Wool “Playboy’’ Sweater Coat Just what you will need and want for these cool days and Made in all the new models, in a beautiful assortment I of colors, including tan, gray, brown, powder blue, lanvin, red, 4 nights. yellow. Priced special from $4.95 to $12.50 Main Floor Reduction in SILKS for Friday and Saturday TUB SILKS Our $1.69 and $1.98 grades. Light grounds in stripes and checks. Special at . 50¢ Yard Goods Section—Main Floor. 18-inch, plain white with colored borders; also blue and white checks NN 2%, 25¢

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