Evening Star Newspaper, June 17, 1926, Page 6

HURSDAY, 17, 1926. STAR. WA |had nesotiated a check on an flliclt | llam . Davidson as having engaxed liquor transaction | In bootieg transactions. said vesterday Together with Col. Frith, Anderson | that Davidson was not known to any said. he went to the 'nited lone at the bank. . | nttorney’s office, where “Some time ago,” Cullinan sald, “a was sent to Prohibition legger bonght, through the hank, 5 L vr o |Andrews at Washinzton, informing | xeveral drafts on Canadian sources, Refuses to Answer Questions of Counsel for Prohibi-|nim of what caine ad toia him. {11 wis an orderly and isual business Out of Committee Session =4 EVENING HING — 6 THE WAN CASE LIKELY IRETIRED BOOTLEGGER CALLS HALT ' TO ‘INSIDE STORY’ AND GOES AWAY | T0 START INQUIRY - | Probe of U. S. Criminal Law | g | System May Result From | Incarceration. Satisfaction«Since 1859 * Full-Fashioned Chiffon Hosiery, 88c 00 pairs of at- tractive Chiffon Silk Stockings with _mercerized garter tops. All colors. Trregulars Silk & Rayon Hosiery, 25¢ { | Ahoire® 300 gmirs K “Woémen'e" Silk: and Rayon Stock- ings. in white and colors. Irregulars of $1 grade. Friday Green Ticket Specials Newly Purchased! 800 Pre-Shrunk Genuine LINEN DRESSES While waiting for a reply, Anderson fransaction and the bank had noj [ he learned Ahat Caine had ap. | knowledge that he wax a hootlegger nroached a local newspaper with an (until the iransactions had heen con- . offer to sell the story and had gone |cluded. The whole amount may have to the bank mentioned and demanded |heen in excess of $10.000. | |$10.000 in return for not giving the| ‘“Thix man was not Davidson. so far Xtory to the newspapers. ‘Thereupon, |as we know, nov does the bank know ‘Alldfir.flnn said, he told Caine. that he | whether he ever had any connec jdid not want anything further from | with or knowledge of Davidson. him. L Anderson said he had never heard Unknown in Portiand. of Caine before he appeared at the | POT D, Oreg.. June 17 (@) Frith | prohibition office and . did mot know | WVe don't know anything about this. the latter's sistant. W. W.!him to be a hootlegger he |sald Emery Olmsted, president of the | Anderson, were accused by Davidson ! Officials of the California Bank here | Northwestern National Bank, when lof having refused to act on evid imes purported | 1old of William €. Davidson's texti- of dry law violations he had gz 3 init Thex had | mony before the House committee. them. He was. in turn, accused by |never h e e aving e | The only way we could have been Rritt of having attempted to exchange | manded money " from the institution | iMplicated at_all in a. liquor trans the evidence for a foh with the pro- o auppress w newspaper story tion weuld have been for some one libition forces and fo sell it 10 news | 4 [ to draw a check on our bank. No one ! Not Known at Frisco Bank. has ever given us a collection that pevs and others ! L . Banks named by Davidson ineluded | SAN FRANCISCO. June 17 (P), | *ort of businexs. & Cullinan, vice president and United States National Rank Diezo, the Northwestern o the T.berty Rink | Rank ‘at Tortiand. Q . mentioned by Wil Bank of Canada ifornta Bank at herty Bank at land others. Officialx of the Los Ang denied knowledge fied check transaction tion Unit—Strol as Denials of Charges Pour Britt to over lLa | ince. The decision to allow » [axamine him was made Guardia’s opposition. By the Assoviated Press William €. Davidson’s “inside stor hefore the House alcoholic liquor | traffic committee about hank transac- | tions with bootlegrers apparently is not to he continued | tvling himself an ex-hootlegger “30ing straight.” he told the commit Tnited States may be the vesult of | (ee most. if not all. of his story ves- the liberation yesterday of the young |terday and jast night, naming a num- Chinese = udent hg Sup Wan. | ber of ‘hanks in the far West and after . isoniment on an | vavious Federal enforcement officials, unprove charze. Friends | Then the committee. voung 4 to 3 of Wan a ady moving in that | decided that James J. Britt. coun direction. 10 induce 1he | for the prohibition unit, might e *Nationa! fon.” which | examine him. has heen e Trobee Davi-| Britt ‘arose. So did Davidso son. son of the late Hemy P. Davison | 1 refuse to amxwer vour questions.” AXew York to intersst itself in ihe | the ex-hootlezzer announced. 1 don't | case, know who you are. hrother. 1've had & vemedinl action oi tedress is[a Santa Claus pulled on me too many mough- on Wan's behalf. What is|times.” desired ix v make hiv am for | tunes the = on which can bhe hung &n 1 tizat.on of what's wreng with American criminal procedure. Wan's friends will also knock at the doc of the American Bar Assoclation which meets at Denver in July. There is to be an imporiant diseussion of eriminal procedure thece. in which Dr. William Draper Lewis. president of the American Law Institute. and Charles C. Butler. president of the Tenver Bar Association. will partlei- pate. The Law Institute has an en- dowment for the purpose of evolving 2 eriminal code to serve as a model for Tegislation throughout the United Srates, Contains Much Material. The Wan of material Accusations Fly to and Fro. Assistant Secretary Andrews. BY FREDERIC WILLIAM WILE. Sweeping investigation of the ad | | | ion of criminal justice in the | L fo A laugh is a good thing If it ix on the other fellow, San tional San Walks From Session. Thereupon he walked out. Washington address is not known, be i . putlined in connection cause, he told the committee, he |}, ace C. Cullinan, vice presi doesn’t want to be “bumped off.” He | j., ind general counsel of the Lib. siid his home was Los Angeles and |,y Rank. told of a transaction with that his nom de guerre during his |, pan who later turned out to be a career as a wholesale bootlegger had | waid “this man was been William Caine. i -l mery Olmsted. preat _ Robert E. Frith, prohibition admin- | oyt of the Portland hank mentioned istrator for southern California, in & |jeserted that *we t know any telegram read to the committee by | i ON L Britt, describes him as a APPROACHED DRY \GENT, ' His | ner such as he with their | SUMMER LEARANCE SALE| OF FURNITURE RUGS LAMPS - SHADES " MIRRORS GEORGE PLITT CO., Inc. Painting, Paperhanging, Upholstering, Draperies Call Main 4224 for Estimates 1325 14th St. N.W. character” and accused him o attempted 1o hlackmail a bank Even before Davidson made his here bankers in the far \West whe institutions had figured in his par tive were denving knnwledge of the alleged transactions Davidson got his hearing after resentative La Guardia. Progr Socialist, New York., had threatened in this district. declared vesterday that to conduct it single-handed becanuse la man who gave his name as \William the other members of the committer aine came 1o his office here last Nep had refused to arrange for his appear- tem I the statement that a | branch of the California Bank here Regular $2.95 Values The large quantities purchased account for this remarkable value-giving event. Ten different styvles, all in pre-shrunk Irish linen, neatly tailored and in a full range of sizes: Regular Sizes 36 to 46 One Extra Size Model 48 to 52 NI Lugaine Told of " Assistant Chief, . dnne 17 (P istant 1o ol dministrator Transaction, | says | LOS ANGELES wWLow Ander case contains a wealth Robert Frith. y for “lahoratory vyers and jurists. Chief i lons has heen interested ethod: for speedinz up the admin- istration of justice in owr country. He made a special trin to England 1wo or three.years ago to acquaint . himself at first hand with the system by which the British contrive to keep the wheels of justice moving with a speed utrerly unknown in this land of alleged “hustle.” Already some of the ontstanding lezal names in the country have been ! pssociated with the Wan case. and un- doubtedly they wou'd be lent to any movement designed to make the voung.J Chinese fate the basis for reform in|ure of the j procedure. At one time and another | to_forget tne There Wan will ~ince Wan first was jailed in 1919, his [ begin writins detatling his e cause has been esponsed in and out of periences and eveniually he and his court by men like Mr. Justice Louis|brother hope return 1o China. | D. Brandeis of the Uniied States Su.|Where their blind mother and a = Federal- American preme Court, John W. Davis. former [31¢ awaiting them. entirely igno; Bank. Democratic candidate for President;| 0 their narrow eseapes from death. ; former United States Senator A. Ows. [for_one. and penitentiary for the Jey Stanlev of Kentucky. Wilton J.|Other. Lambert, William C. Dennis, formerly of the State Department and one time lega! adviser to the Chinese gzovern- ment. and Frederic D. McKenney, American representative on several important international arbitratiens. These will be asked to join, now that Wan is at liberty, in 2 comprehensive movement to exploit the injustice done him as a_means of preventing others from suffering a similar fate. Case May Become Classic. | Wan's friends believe his case is destined to become a classic in the an- nals of American criminal jurispru- dence. They contend that it exempli- fies every evil in eriminal procedure from “third-degree” methods. search without warrant. abuse of circumstan- tial - evidence, suppression. distortion Gestruction and withholding of evi dence (tending to exoncrate the ac cused), manipulation of witnessee. in- defensible delays. and the destructjve methods of penal administration. (Copyright, ENJOYS NEW FREEDOM. trees for the first time and later had | = tirst his sleep in a feather hed. Wan and his brother, who was ex- onerated of a less serious charge in connection with the sume crime simul taneously, had their plans made definitely. Before the end of the week they will go to the farm of Rev Peter .I. O'Callazhan. at_Oakland, N. while Wan drinks in his tull meas. | of freedom and hegins URELY, there are 100,080 Washingtonians who will gladly d o do more to honor the dead of the 26 the District of Col served their o i armed forces the Great War. Send ta John Poole, Treasurer, District of Colum- hia Memorial € Exquisite Colors Peach, Orange, Gray, Tan. IFern Gireen, Brown, Copen, Lemon, \White haok o slon, National T Second Floor—King's Palace Sketche. (C.ontinuing the Sale of $5,‘an $6.95 Summer Hats $3.44 I'hese New Trimmed Summer Hats moved fast vesterday we had to make haste to replenish them. so that those whe couldm’t get here ta share the values would he able to take advantage oi this exceptioral offerina. Large. droopy brim Milans, flower trimmed. ribhon and smartly draped effects are noted. All colors, pastel and bright. white and hlack. All head sizes. Prrlias Facritire bo 529 TEAN ] A SUPER-SPECIAL!! A hipment COMMANDING ATTENTION! Tomorrow at Hahn's— 3 A $259—11-Pc. Bedroom Suite. in \j Fine Walnut Veneers, Reduced to ¥ Anyihine we sas here would not do instice \ The beauts of this suite. There are { T1 pieces—how-end hed. dresser. roomy ehif- forette, your choice of a two.drawer semi or full vanity. bench, guaranteed link spring. two fine pillows, pretty eael frame. elactric bed light with silk shade and pretty electrir boudoi: Earh viece of the suite of handsome ont s Women’s Breezy White Sl’loes $4.50 Charming white kid Wan to Write Book, Then Return to China. Ziang Sun Wan had turned his hack | forever today on the prison that had bheen h home for seven vears and which came so near being also his execution chamber. After gathering his “few belongings at the District Jail, bidding farewell to the prisoners who had been his only pals and tak- ing a last look at the somber the young Chinese student who h Imported Leghorns Milan Straws Swiss Hair Hat Box With the purchase of every Hat at $3.44. Street Floor—King's Palac $1 and $1.19 $2.50 Glove Silk Bloomers, $1.59 Ajour Silk Crepe Hemp Tagal Braid $2.50 Silk Costume Slips, $1.98 heen accused of the triple murder at the Chinese Fducational Mission whieh astonished the Nation in 1919, slept in a feather bed last nighi. Wan's return to the world, which was brought about vesterday morn ing when the Government formally nolle - prossed the three homicide charges against him, was like rein- carnation to the calm.faced student. Within the first hour after his release he made his first telephone call in ®even vears, ate his first beefsteak, had his first vide on the “cushions” of an automobile, ;strolled under real , Picnic Packages OU don't want to be annoyed by car- ryving your good china, silver and glassware on pienics. Much more to your ’ liking to get substi- tutes that can be used and thrown aside. Paper Plates Paper Spoons Paper Forks £ Lily Cups Z Paper Sandwich Wrappers Paper Tablecloths Obtainable here at trifling cost also - A Picnic Package = Containing £ 6 Paper Plates 6 Dessert Plates 6 Drinking Cups 6 Sani-Forks Grarnnteeing Satistaction 6 Napkins for 25¢ i i | 1 it A limited n walnut veneers on lue here can vou pvince you ite tomar =0 come e <olid_zum. uphicate 4 va this? Ve savi price, Easy Payments at Peorless. 829 Tth St. N.JW. 829 Seventh St. N.W. firstthing inthe A day filied with a “thousand and ene” thmngs 1o be done affords little or no time for physical exercise—a contributory cause of constipation. But anyone can spare A the few sZconds xtqufired i 1"““!1“!’1““:“‘; to deink a glass of water 1[‘[}‘ f with a “dash™ of ENO. i It is a sparkling, refresh- ing aid 1 promoting that inner cleanliness wh so condusive to good health. At All Druggists 75c and $1.25 - Sales Agow HAROLD F. RITCHIE & CO loe. 171 Madisen Ave., New Yerl T Sydney Wellinpon Prepaced only by he 1.G. ENO, Limited, Loadon, England ENO TRADE MARK ' THE WORLD FAMED &ffervescent Salt - skin pumps, ties, lattice and gore efiects —high, medium or low heels. Shoes that look like double their price! And at same $4.50 price, colored kids, pat- ents and others—some neduced from much higher-priced lines. 7th St., 9th St. & Pa. Ave Stores VACATION SALE 1,200 Prs. Misses’ and Children’s $2.95 to $5 Low Shoes $9.65 $3.35 Weleome news! Substantial savings on shoes for children, needed for vacation time. Closing out a number of attractive styles from onr regular stocks. Pumps. sandais, anklettes, cut-out effects and play shoes. In patent, white. nile cloth, tan elk and com- hinations. Sizes in the combined lot, from child's 6 to growing girls' 7. **Constant Comfort” A complete line of the \ FHL nationally known “Con- stant Comfort” Shoes--all their name implies! Ks- pedially soft, cool and pli- able for hot weather. Some for stout or elderly women -athers, in more shapely styles, for othe vounger sef. Strap slippers, $3 Juliets & Oxfords, $3.50 to 55.35 Strap pumps, $5.95 7th& K 414 9th 1914-16 Pa. Ave. 3912 14th 233 Pa.Ave.S.E. “Women’s Shop”—1207 F St. , “Arch-Preserver Shop”—1318 G St. Handbags, 49¢ Swall lot of Enamel-finished Underarm Rags, plain black or timmed in colors. Alsd a few beaded bags in patterns or two- toites. Pear) (mfd.) Graduating st ible. > white n Chokers, 29c. Indestruc Excellent le. arls ‘ quality. $1 _and $1.98 Vanities, 69c. Some of genuine leather. Fitted with comb. compact and lipstick case. Others of black or col- ored cellalbid with jeweled deco- rations, card and tassel. Fitted with powder and rouge. $2.98 ‘to. " $5.00 Bead Bags, Flat style with metal and shell frames. Medium and large sizes. . Attractive colors and patterns. B Street Floor Neckwear Reduced 1 t0:23c Ascorted-Collar and Cuff Sets and. Jabots. . Attractive, . clean merchandise, oddments Jeit from . former 50 sales... . s Trimmmg ‘Ribbons, Sc * vd. Narrow widths’ i all” cofors. Satin, moire and picot. Dress Flowers, 10c. Close- out of 30c flowers in all colors, sizes and medium. Good condi- tion. Lace Remmants, 49¢ yd. 36- inch Spanish lace renmants in black and colors. Val Lace Remmants. 2c yd.- Desirable lengths ‘in diamond mesh edgee and insertions. Street Floor Corsets and Girdles $2.98 ‘$350 1o $7.75 discontinued numbers of Nemo and R & G in white and flesh. alsp brocade ; fabries. Medium and low bust models, long hip. - Four and six hose supporters. Broken si?es. ‘Second Floor Wash Goods Remnants, Yard 19¢ Formerly sold for 39 to.59c. English “ Broadcloth, - Printed Foulards, Printed Voiles, Plain Voiles, Tussah Pongee and Lin- ing Sateen. Wash Goods and Domestics, Yard < 12Y4¢ 36.inch Percale, Jb-inchMus- lin, 32inck Dress . Gingham, Plisse Crepe. Various colors and I Silk pongee embroidered Sizes 38, 40 and 42, in pink and peach. Periect quality. Street Floor Remnants of Fine Quality Wash Goods 39c Yd. Formerly 69c to $1.25 New Summer patterns and smart weaves. Splendid color assortment. Lot consists of Plaid’ Ravon Ratine. Plain Rose Ravon Crepe. Navelty Weave Rayon, Colored Rro cade: Tussah. Printed Silk Mixed Crepe and numerons other.smart weaves, in suit- able lengths, ranging from 2 te 5 yards, . Panty Dresses, $1.00 Plain and, checked gingham. trimmed with contrasting color and embroidery. Formerly $1.69. $2.50° Pongee Bonnets, $1 and ruffle immed. $1.25 Iniported Voile Bonnets, $1.00. . Trimmed . with yuffes. Brightocolors. . Second Floor Remnants of 59¢ Felt-Base Floortex Pérfect - quality, #but . short- lengths . ranging from=S to 20 square 4ards to the piece in this splendid, durable floor covering. New Dutch tile and floral pat- terns syitable for all purposes.. © Many pieces may be matched " for a large room. Summer Rugs, $398. Odd lots and seconds of $6 and $8 Grass Rugs, “stenciled patterns. 10 in 9x12-foot. size. 8 in 8x10-foot size. * p A (irasé Rugs, $2.98. * Sedonds of | $5 and 86 stenciled' ‘Summer rugs. 14 i Ox)2-foot size. in 8x10-foot’ size:. - Third Floor ei- lace. Attractive Tub Silk Ships fectively trimmed awith Flesh, peach and archid. Women’s Athletic Union Suits, 39¢ $1 Pink Nainseok. Bodice-top Union Suits. Sizes 34, 36 and RUN $3.50 Rayon Gowns $2.98 Very pretty gowns in varions new sivles. Dainty pastel colors 59¢ Undergarments . 37 Nightgowns. Chemise and Rloomers of erepe. hatiste and mastin $3.50 Girdles, $1.95 Diccontinned number of R & G or Marvelfit Girdles. made of fikgeailies anihiie sl g Bistic Four hose supporters. Broken size range. $2.50 Silk Cherise $1.69 : Tub Silk and Crepe de Chine Envelope - Chemise, in tailored and Jace trimmed styles. Flesh, blue and orchid. - % Rayon Vests, 50c 09 Plain and Richeliew Ribi Ravon Vests in bodice topstyle. Children’s Union -7 Suits, 39¢ Waikt-attachment stvle. in “sizes 2 to 12 vears. Street Floor Tots’ Dresses, $1.98 o only. Whife imported or gandy and net trimmed with picor._ruffles, tucks, rasebuds and ribbons. . Sizes 3. 4 and 5 Formerly $3.50 and $4.98 Girls’ Overblouses $1.00 English broadcloth. pongette and dimity in white. tan. eopen, pink and blue.. Sizes 8 to 18. Fotmerly $1.98. 5 Voile Dresses, $1.00 Gifls' Dotted and_Plain Voile Dresses, trimmed with lacés and organdy. _ Sizes 8. 10 and 12 years. ~nnmrly $2.98. ‘Girls":Gowns, $1.00 “..Shadowbatis e, in flesh, peach. 1 neek and biue and orchi n | Forerly o sleevelg®y styles.