Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1924, Page 16

WCOY TOTESTIFY IN TRIAL TODAY Ex-Pugilist to Tell Own Story of Mrs. Mors’ Death on Stand. By the Assoclated Press. LOS ANGELES, Calif., December 19. ~The sound of a gong in the county jall this morning sent “Kid” McCoy from his cell toward the witness stand in the superior court deter- mined to win his fight for freedom on a charge of murdering Mrs. There- sa Mors, divorced wife of a wealthy antique dealer, who was found shot to death in an apartment which she ing the trial which marked his ring career when he refused to listen to advice shouted from his seconds. The “KIa” was expected to stick to his story that Mrs. Mors committed sui- clde in his presence and he was pre- pared to put up the fight of his life in dodging the attempts of the prosecu- hangman's rope by a series of legal tion to pummel him against the 3abs. Defense testimony vesterday was confined largely to establishing the fact that strained relations existed between Mrs. Mors and her divorced husband, Albert A. Mors, before they knew McCoy and before thelir divorce. Mrs. Clara D. Simpson, a friend of the slain woman, described “a ter- rific fight” between Mr. and Mrs. Mors in their antique shop, and Lewis S. Jones, Mrs. Mors' attorney, de- scribed & similar affray. Teacher Drops Dead. Loulse I. Dandridge, colored, 38, 641 Acker street northeast, teacher in Logan School, dropped dead in front of Union Station this morning as she was about to board a street car. She THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. DEPOSED WARDEN DENANDS HEARING Sartain Jomed by Fletcher in Denouncing Bribery Charge as Plot. By the Associated Press. ATLANTA, Ga.,, December 19.—With the grand jury again in session and A. E. Sartain, deposed warden, and L. J. Fletcher, suspended deputy warden, slated’ to appear before United States Commissioner Abbott for a hearing on charges of soliciting and accepting bribes from prisoners, . | torney gation of the Atlanta Federal peni- tentlary were expected today. United States District Attorney Cllnt LA }unr and_ Assistant AL J. Donovan of vu-mnnon S uud with the task of showing cause why a continuance in the hearing should be granted or presenting svidence to warrant the holding of the two men. After being arrested yesterday, Sar- tain and Fletcher appeared befors the commissioner and demanded an im- mediate hearing. The Government contended for a continuance of the cases until Saturday, but the com- missioner set the hearing for today. Fletcher and- Sartain were released in bonds of $5,000 each. Says Bootleggers Were Favored. Fletcher received 32,600 each from Emmanuel Kessler and Morris Sweet- wood, wealthy New York bootleggers, for obtaining them “soft and easy jobs,” about the prison, according to the charges. An additional $5,000 from Mrs. R. K. Walthall for favors to Kess- ler and Sweetwood also was alleged to have been received by the deputy warden. further developments in the investi- Sartain was charged with receiving C., $5,000 from Graham Baughn, convicted in the Savannah rum ring expose and C. C. Tuten, to have the latter ap- pointed chauffeur to the prison phy- siclan, “This is nothing but a dastardly and contemptible political frame-up from beginning to end and those in charge of the investigation well know it” Sartain and Fietcher charged in & statement issued through their at- torneys. Federal prisoners and other wtness- es were being called before the Fed- eral grand jury In connectfon with the presentation of so called “secret evidence” relating to conditions at the penitentiary. VIOLINIST WITH BAND. Miss Ruby Gerard to Be Soloist at Concert Tonight. Miss Ruby Gerard, concert violin- ist,"will be the sololst with the United States Navy Band Orchestra st the United States Marine Corps Institue Hall, Eighth and I streets ‘FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, T souheast, at 8:15 o'clock tonight. 1924. Miss Gerard i{s making her debut in Washington, having lately re- turned from an extensive tour of the British Isles, the Continent and northern Africa. While abroad Miss Gerard appeared with symphony or- chestras along the Riviera and, pre- vious to her European engagement, -l Al Hi | appeared as sololst' with the Minne- apolis Symphony and with Sousa's Band. i Miss Gerard is an exponent of the Belgian school of playing and the instrument used at these concerts is & genuine Amati violin. This will be the final concert until |January 9, 1925, ?..,. hx‘g:psborn A Saturday Sale of RPN TN GEORGE PLITT C0. Painting, Paperhanging, Upholsterir;,, Radios 1325 14th St. N.W. Myr. Plitt Says: USEFUL GIFTS Our entire stock con- tains the most useful and the most pleasing Christ- mas suggestions. Priscilla Cabinets A true colonia | lesign in genuine mahogany. A u: ful and mue = mired sewin Q‘ Cabinet. | was accompanied by a number of pu- plls on their way to Lincoln Theater shared with McCoy The old legal admonition to a wit- 1 your own story In your was hardly necessary in McCoy's' case, for he has shown the same independent characteristics dur- PSS S SR SR SR S S R SR SR S SR i APPROPRIATE GIFTS For Any One and Every One RRRRRRRRCRRRIRERERRRERERERY to rehearse a Christmas celebration planned for next week. Her death resulted from an attack of heart dis- ease. HATSj; Featured at T}IB}' are most engag- ing shapes—developed with originality and supe- rior taste. You'll ind them most unusual values & laj———]o|c——-]0] EEEEEE Were $11, Now— $10. 00 =) AT AT AT AT T AT A A A L A Lamp ases In the “Old Days” With the Nuts and Wine —SCHNEIDER'S FRUIT CAKE and POUND CAKE were popular accompaniments—but they “go” equally well with Cider, Coffee, Tea or Milk. 1] Choice Imported Fruits and an Old English recipe are the basis of that supreme goodness characteristic of— SCHNEIDER’S Fruit Cake and Pound Cake | Order your Xmas supply now. Beautifully| designed an ndl nicely finished (Shades extra.) 11 $12.00 ..; o Martha w/as}ungton Cabinets Charming— Fountain Pens and Pencils We carry a large assort- ment of Waterman, Parker, Sheaffer, Swan, Conklin and Wahl Pens, Pencils Satin Hats Fajlle Hats Felt Hats Straw Combinations Bengaline On display in the windows * TEE_IEHH—ET ?bxh shorn fil 608 to 614 ELEVENTH ST, SATURDAY—Last Day of Qur Christmas Sale of Silk Hosiery Magaz/ne Book Rack A solld nraho On Sale at All Good Groceries and Market Stands. 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A most unusual showing of these handsome sultes, priced at— $358.00 Telephone Stands and Stools A serviceable and attractive Christmas gift. $9.95 Heavy quality Crepe de Chine: tailored or trimmed with fine lace. Other grades from $1.95 to $25.00. Pajamas $6-95 Slips. $9.95 Splendid quality Tub Silk; with deep hem, or securely hem- stitched. Other grades from $1.95 to $10.00. $9.95 Wool, Rayon or Silk; gay stripes, smart plaids and novelty effects. A big assortment of colorings and com- binations. Two new styles, as illustrated, made of fine quality felt with soft padded soles and heels. Moccasin style with ribbon trimming to match. In solid colors of black, gray, lavender, blue, rose, ecru, purple and orchid. Also in two-tone color combinations. The strap style in contrasting color combina- tions and in purple, silver, “turquoise and Bluch Alistees o each style from 2% to 8 Pongee, in effective- ly tailored model; cut generously full and big, and attractively hemstitched. Other grades' from $10 to $29.75. Governor Winthrop Desks In solid ma- hogany, with dustproot drawars. BLACK SATIN MULES $3.50 All Sizes Hand-Turn Soles Wood-Covered Heels Women's mules made of Skinner’s black satin with satin linings, in colors of peach, rose, lavender, red and blue. Very . pretty for Christmas gifts, and specially pnced at $3.50 per pair. lal———lal——2 0l e— A Eife like this wonld ~make your wife happy. Formerly $140.00, Now $125 Gate-leg Tables I A well made table. Ss24 L mahogany. | $42.06 GEORGE PLITTCO0. 1325 14th St. N.W. Velvcty Corduroy Robes: plain or braid- ed;: in all the bright and staple shades; cord girdles and pock- ets. Made up in heavy Changeable Satin or Crepe de Chine — ruf- fled and draped de- signs, Other drndea from $6.95 to $39.75. Bl ol ——|al———ale—mn|——ali=] ool e——a]——al——aale—u]0] | | fl | | @ | | fl | fl Other grades from “ $2.95 to $39. 75 F