Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1929, Page 48

SIX OF 23 ARE HELD GUILTY INDRY TRIAL 13 Acquitted of Conspiracy Charge, Including Former U. S. Agents. By the Associated Press. BUFFALO, N. Y, May 16.—Of 23 defendants in the Iilinois alcohol case | accused of conspiracy to violate the Federal prohibition law, six were found gullty yesterday afternoon by a Federal | Court jury. Thirteen were acquitted | and on four others the jury was unable to agree. will be imposed May 25. Sentence on those convicted Neither of the former prohibition officials and none of the former prohibi- tion agents were found guilty. The jury convicted a group of local men and freed the defendants from Belvi- dere, Il Those found guilty of con?flrscy were: The Illinois Alcohol Co. falo, Inc.; Charles R. Berney, Buffalo, ‘who as administrator of an estate held the contract for the purchase of. the shares of the Illinois Alcohol Co. of Belvidere; Maurice Bloom, said to have been former manager of the Buffalo plant; Carl G. Maundrell, Kenmore, broker in denatured alcohol; A. Brown, i Buffalo, said to have been former as- sistant manager of the Buffalo plant, and G. Chester Illig, Buffalo. ‘Those acquitted were: Roscoe C. Har- per of New York City, former dry ad- ministrator at Buffalo; Michael H. Stapleton, Sea Cliff, L. I., another for- | mer administrator here; Alcohol Co. of Belvidere, III; the Tilinots | Hugh | R. Dysart, Belvidere, IIl., said to have been former secretary and treasurer of | the Illinois Alcohol Co. of Belvidere, Ill.; Frank A. Rogers, former manager of the Belvidere Co., and these former prohibition agents: John A. McQuade, LeRoy Weller, Edward D. Fred T. Koch, Lester J. Bergman, Herve Reeves, Donald V. Murphy. Maloney, J. ‘Thomas Lacey and Those on whom the jury failed to agree were: William Lasdon, New York City: Nathaniel Seaman, attorney for Lasdon, also of New York; Walter P. 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Sizes 16 and 18. ... 1 $2950 Rose beaded ge orgette evening gown, size ‘10 19 $49.50, $39.50 and $29.50 black and brown satin frocks for women, misses and little women. Sizes 16, 2214, 4014, 42, 421, 4 44y, 43 2 $95 French Gowns, rhine. | $ .75 stone beaded, both size 36.. (Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) llh 5 Imported by the Hecht Co. Colorful Lido Sandals $3.95 Smart, comfortable and inexpensive. Medium heels, woven in two tones . . . beige and brown, I)flge and red, beige and blue, beige and green, all white and white and black. All sizes, 3 to 7. (Fifth Floor, The Heeht Co.) Attractive Neckwear and Lingerie (4) $7.95 Van Raalte Glove Silk Union Suits. .$4.95 (5) $3.95 Van Raalte Glove Silk Chemise (130) 52 50 and $3 Step-ins and Dance Sets, of crepe .$1.88 (16) $8.50 and $10.95 Van Raalte Singlettes. . .$4.95 (155) $1. 95 and $2.95 Costume Slips, radium and (71) $2.50 and $3 50 Collar and Cuff Sets. . (30) $1 Collar and Cuff Sets . . ties (13) $1.50 Collar and Cuff Sets . . . lace and nov- elbies o SR ailng iy b oo s Birbiide b ey 89¢ (20) $1.95 Collnr and Cuff Sets . . . lace and novel- ties (46) 79c Windsor Ties, crepe de chine, some hand painted, many colors (25) $1.95 Vestees, of vrgandy or novelty silk, 89¢ (200) $2 Van Raalte Rayon Bloomers, flesh and pink; sizes 5 and 7 ! (24) $1.50 Extra Size Rayon Bloomers, pastel shades (4)- $3.95 Rayon Union Suits, flesh color. Soiled ..$1.69 . lace and novel- (Main Floor, The Hecht Co.) $1.95 Lace-Clock Chiffon Stockings $1.55 Full fashioned . . . fine chiffon, + with dainty, slenderizing clocks. Lovely for afternoon or evening wear. In such shades as mystery, ,allure, champagne, sunset, suntan, lido sand and Boulevard. (Main Floor, The Hecht Co.) Clearance of Women’s Spring Coats $15 (many one-of-a-kind models) Furred . . .. without furs . . . yokes . . . bow effects . . . scarfs ¢y tuckings . .. seamings .., excellent w o r kmanship, In bengaline, moire, faille, broadcloth, kasha, velve- teen, tweed and twills. Featuring black and new shades. (Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) 36 Pieces of Summer Furniture % Price Attractive examples.....many floor samples that bring a touch of cool charm for the warm months. (9) $3.95 Natural Willow Chairs (2) $4.95 Decorated Willow Chairs. . (2) $5.95 St."George Chairs (1) $4.95 Bar Harbor Chair (1) $12.95 Decorated Hickory Rocker. (2) $5.95 Enameled Fibre Rockers. ... (3) $12.95 Fibre Armchairs (1) $14.95 Miami Blue Rocker.... (1) $24.75 Peacock Yellow Rocker. . (4) $14.95 Fibre Armchairs (1) $19.75 Tan Fibre Settee. (2) $24.75 Fibre Settees (1) $24.75 Stick Reed Settee (2) $5.95 Fibre Chairs (2) $19.75 Fibre Tables (1) $24.75 Decorated Fibre Desk. . (1) $24.75 Fibre Davenport Table (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) Toiletries An opportunity to lay in a supply for gifts and for your vacation trip. (5) $1 Ounce Colgate’s Florient Perfume..50c oz. (4) 50c Ounce Colgate’s Rose Perfume (6) $4.50 Ounce Denny Bizare Perfume. . (5) $2 Denny Voilet Perfume. .. (5) $5 Chas. Fay Perfume.... (6) $4 D’Orsay’s Perfume. (5) $2 Colgate’s Perfume. . . (13) $1 Imported Perfume. . (8) $1.50 Melba Perfume. (23) Coty’s Toilet Water (3) 50c Mary Garden Toilet Water. (18) $1.25 Celma Loospacts (24) $1 Imported Atomizers (18) $1.50 Denny & Aubrey Powder. (24) $2 Imported Perfumes (12) $1.50 Imported Powder Jars. (5) $1.25 Imported Bath Salts (11) $3 Houbigant Round Compacts. (6) 35c Nalga Talcum (40) 39c Imported Powder Puffs. (24) Lip Sticks, Vivadou, Djer Kiss, etc. (13) Cheramy Talcum (20) 50c Refills, Trejur .. (41) Celma Loospacks (32) $1 Compacts " (100) Woodbury Dandrufi Lotion (14) 75c Creams, Marsha or Vivadous. (11) $1 Lip Sticks (10) 15¢ Chamois (16) 25c¢ Face Cleansers. . . (20) 15c Shampoo, Fracy. ... (11) 25¢ Compacts, Vivadous (19) 29c Soap for gloves and lingerie (27) 50c Jade Waving Fluid (74) 35c¢ Toothbrushes (13) 35¢ Compacts. ... (24) 35c¢ Refills 3 .512 37 ..$12.37 ..$2.97 ...89.87 ..$12.37 .$2.50 oz. Floor Model Sewing Machines $5 to $29.50 Demonstrators and turned machines. In treadle and electric types. (Third Floor, The Hecht Co) From the Junior Miss Shop (11) $16.50 Tweed Ensembles, with printed and plain silk frocks $5.95 (4) $16.50 Frocks, of flat crepes, in navy, green and pur- $5.95 $13.75 $13.75 ile or - 316 50 plet.. (2) $25 Taffeta Evening Frocks, white and cope: (1) $25 Peach Colored Taffeta Evening Dress. . @) 529.5(7 Evening Dresses, taffeta and tulle, (1) 539 50 Nile Green Taffeta (10) $39.50 Navy, Black and Tan Brondcloth furred or plainly tailored (Junior Miss Shop, Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) Interesting Values in Coats, Evening Wraps and Suits (1) $69.50 Blue Evening Wrap. . (1) $49.50 Gold Evening Wrap. . (1) $59.50 Turquoise Evening Wrap. (1) $98 Brocade Evening Wrap... (7) $15 Black Kasha Suits. (3) $19.75 Tan and Grey Tweed Suits. (2) $29.50 Tan Tweed Suits (12) $5.95 Trench Model Raincoats (1) $39 Tan Sports Coat, with wolf collar.. (4) $19.75 Women’s Coats, of black henvalme . (5) $7.95 Leatherette Coats, in sun tan <1|ade (3) $19.75 Black Velvet Coats (2) $19.75 Middy Blue Velvet Coats (1) $39 Black Velvet Coat, stitched. (3) $28 Women’s Tweed Coats, nav, squirrel collar ... (1) $39 Tweed Sports Coat, throw scarf 21 (Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) 1,825 Yards of Plain and Printed Silks Plain and Brocaded Rayons Regularly $2.75 $ 1 d and $1.95 yd. y ? 250 yards of $1.95 54-inch-wide flat crepe. In grey, nile, blue, tan, coral and other shades. 275 yards of $1.95 charmeuse. 40 inches wide, in desirable colors and black. 300 yards of $2.25 taffeta. printed designs and plain colors. 400 yards of $1.95 crepe georgette, 40 inches wide, in many good shades. 150 yards of $1.95 brocaded rayon. 36 inches wide, in a variety of colors. 150 yards of $2.75 satin rayon. 40 inches wide, in green, navy, orchid and black. 300 yards of $2.45 printed rayon, 40 inches wide, 36 inches wide, in A; { ‘ga‘ di demure patterns. (Daylight Dress Goods Section, PFifth Floor, The Hecht Co.) The newest Cotton Fabrics in Summer Wash Frocks $2 “All Daye” modes Dimity, batiste, broad- cloth, “Borden’s” prints and Manchesters. Many charm- ing styles; one piece modes « « princess lines . . « quaint basque models, with or without sleeves. In smart Summer shades. Regular sizes, 16 to 44. Extra sizes, 46 to 50. (Pifth Floor, The Hecht Co.) Clearance of Women’s Hats < (20) $6.95 Jauntee and Catalina Felt Hats, smart shades, $5 (12) $5 and $3.95 Hats, of fabrics, felt and cellophane...$1 (15) Crochet and Novelty Hats good assortment of colors, $5 (Third Floor, The Heeht 'Co.) Upholsteries 800 yds. 29¢ to $4.95 yard. 3 $67.50 48-inch Console Cedar Cretonnes, damask, gauze, etc., Chest, as is. Oc to $2.50 1 $10 36-inch 50 prs. $1.29 to $3.95 Curtains, ruffied and tailored, priced in two groups 65¢ and $1.50 50 prs. $1.95 Ruffied Cnfl-llnl. 51 e 75 $1.59 ly-to-hang A s, 2 $29.95 Folding Sc gfi inches wide. Tan ,lnd wn 1.29 1 $21.95 Folding Screen...§12.95 7 $1.50 Leatherette-covered Foot B ST Sl S Stools, square shapes. $1 12 $7.95 Couch Hammocks, $3.95 36_prs. 49c Sash Curtains, with 1 $24.95 Glider Hammock, $19.95 Porto Rican embroidered cor- 1 $34.95 Glider Hammock, $24.95 1 $49.95 Glider Hammock, uus 1 $35 Out-door Set, metal, chairs and table, as h 817! ll 5 Hammock Ci ners 39¢ 1 $19.95 Roll Porch Awning, painted stripes, 13 feet, as ls 5.95 1 $12.95 Roll Porch Awning. ’3 95 1 $32.50 3- Covers . BASEMENT STORE- Yard Goods 109 Yards 39¢ Printed Broadcloth, taken from our regular stocks: 36 inches wide; fast colors, 29¢ 239 yards 35c Printed Cotton Pongee, fine mercerized cloths, printed in patterns; fast col- . _ors: 32 inches wide....... 25¢ Remnants of 25¢ to $1.95 Silks, Rayons and Cottons 10c to $1.15 12 to 31; yard lengths. Fine assortment. Infants’ Wear 61 49¢ Infants’ Bibs 22 Infants’ 97c Wool - Mixed Shirts, soiled; broken sizes, 49c 39 prs. 49c Infants’ All-Wool Long Hose; broken sizes. .. 66 3% Kiddies Dress with Panty Dresses........4 4 Infants' $1.97 White Dresses, solled 2 Infants’ $1.9 sizes 3 and 59 Kiddies’ 97c Cretonne Kimonos 59¢ Various patterns in col- ors. Linens 11 79 Lace-Trimmed Pillow- cases, soiled; boxed 22 $1 Crash Pillow Tops, hand- slwnl:lued in colorful de- 59¢ 43 il 89 Card Table Covers, re- versible soiled 5 18 59¢ hand-stencilled; 36-inch clothl and 4 napkins Housefurnishings 108 Sample 69¢ to $1.29 Window Shades 39¢ Many colors and sizes. Some soiled. Sold as is. 69 29¢ Card Table Covers, hand- stencilled; pastel grounds..10e 20! Sc e(d) loth Doilies, neatly de- Mate, several shapes. . 14 u Sheets, various nlm, 23 snss Fimous Make Felt Base Rugs, (irregulars), 9x12- 1t. and 6.9x10.6-ft. Congoleum, Feltona, Sandura; _Neponset, floral and tile patterns...$6.97 140 yds. $1 Burlap-Back Cork Li- noleum, mill lengths of 4 to 10 square yards. As is...5% Women’s and Children’s Footwear 100 prs. Women’s 97c Bedroom Slippers 39¢ Soft pldded soles. Solled from dling. Suede, nyon nnd kid. Broken 170 Wn-l 97 Bllllllefl. cu nnd umsxwmss.uum lm len Tennis Oxfords, soiled..97¢ 43 prs. Youths’ and Boys' $1.87 Tennis Shoes, double soles, canvas uppers; broken sizes, $1 100 prs. Women's $3.97 Arch- Fitta Shoes, black kid, patent and browgd Gypsy tle 5:;‘& sizes $1. 70 prs. Big and Little Boys’ $1.97 Black and Tan Shoes, (factory rejects), broken sizes..... $1.88 Misses’ and Women’s Dresses 116 Women’s and Misses’ $5.95 Silk Dresses $3.97 Sport_and strect, styles. Sizes 1 6 Women's and Misses’ $5.97 Silk Enumble Consz 'nreet shade: 16 Women's ‘Exiea ‘Sina $14.99 Dresses and Ensembles, geor~ gette and fiat crepe; sizes s ls Misocs'” 589 Novelty Tweed nsembles, with 3 oar Sloevelcis match $7.¢ 4 Viomen's $9.99 Silk Coats, full lined, scarf throws; in black; sizes 16 to 38 $1.97 (Basement Store) Call Main 5100 For Prompt Fur Storage We call for and store your furs and Winter coats in cold storage vaults that provide protection from moths, fire, theft and dust. (Third PFloor.)