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Evening star., 1923-07-15
MRS. PANKHURST TO WAGE
new CRUSADE IN CANADA
Famous Pre-War English Militant
Suffragist Teaches Social
Hygiene.
By the Associated Press,

BY the A5sOcldted PreSs. >
TORONTO, July 14.-Mother of a
new crusade, Mrs. Emmeline Pank-
hurst, famous English militant suf-
fragtst of pre-war days, will start
Monday on a thirty-day motor tour
of northern Ontario seeking to make
Canada "the cradle of a stronger
race and the center of a reconstruct
ed British commonwealth" by the
spread of social hygiene education.
Mrs. Pankhurst, who was impris-
oned in London several times, and
once nearly died on a hunger strike
during the militant campaign for
women's rights, has been living in
Toronto since the war, having be-
come a Canadian citizen. with her
Is her daughter Christabel, who will
care during Mrs. Pankhurst's absence
for the four girl war orphans they
have adopted.
Evening star., 1923-07-15
LEGISLATURE ADJoURNs.

MADISON. Wis, July 1.-THE fifty
sixth regular session Of the Wisconsin
legislature adjourned sine die at p.m.
this afternoon. ending a session that
has extended over six months. Conclu-
sion Of the sessions work was on the
same day as two years ago. when the
fifty-fifth legislature rounded out in
meeting.
Evening star., 1923-07-15
Sports Goods
Fourth Floor.

Fourth Floor.
Boys Base Ball Suits-the remaining stock
divided into two lots. Selling up to 81 ST .95
for SOS; selling up to $3..............
Tennis Rackets-Wright & Ditson's S0.35
HUB-tightly strung and guaranteed.
Golf Balls-Imported English 2(lc
Golf Clubs-about 800 of the popular ST as
Argyle Clubs-that were $3.50. .........
Canoe Paddles-single S1.45
c,: Canoe Life Preserver s1.s5
Cushions -....................
Bicycles-one of the leading makes-coaster
and racing models; guaranteed for $4,000
twelve months-a $40 wheel ........
Gem Safety Razors-in attractive 2Ec
cases; complete, with blade ........ ~
Golf Shoes = mems and women's-wth
Thompson's Professional Studs in toe So .9S
and heel-regular 81 Shoes. ..........
Tennis Nets-2 feet long-for $3.50
double or single court .............
Eastman Premier Cameras-No. 3 ST .9S
take pictures 214x3A ..................
Evening star., 1923-07-15

champion shad boner of the
world" Is the title claimed by the
American fish industry for Miss Mabel
McFarlane of Hartford. Conn.,. who
holds the unchalienged record of
1.971 1000 bones deboned in a year.
Evening star., 1923-07-15
Boys Hats
Second Floor.

All Children's Straw Hats-Milans and Fancy
braids-Blue, Black and Natural; silk
trimmed. Reduced from S., 81 and ST As
% TO.
Boys Cloth Golf Caps, in Tweed and A0c
Checks Reduced from ST and $l.25 to-.
Evening star., 1923-07-15
Boys Clothing
Second Floor.

Second Floor.
Wash Suits-Middy and Button-on styles
Blue Green, White and Tan-small lots 0Sc
2H to years. $3.50 and $4 grades.
Palm Beach MILDLY and Junior Norfolk Suits
Gray Blue and Tan sizes to oyears $2.75
Reduced from so to- to.................
Pongee and Silk-top Novelty Suits; sizes
2H to years. Reduced from S5.95 and $2.95
%.oO to. ...........
Palm Beach and other Feather weight Suits
-smartly modelled; sizes to 18 years $500
Reduced from $3.50 and $8.75 to........
Tweed, Cashmere and Worsted Knicker
booker Suits-fancy patterns; belted models all
sizes to II years, except Is. Reduced SITS
from $3.50 and SIS to-. o................
Blue Serge Suts-all wool and fast color;
sizes, 7, g. IS and II years Reduced $6.75
from SlZ.5O to-.
E Gray Knckerbocker Suits; belted model;
sizes to IL years. Reduced from $500
$3.50 Oto.................... to. .............. =
IS Corduroy Suits-belted model knicker
pants sizes 7, 8, IS, 16 and II. Reduced SITS
from 81 so and $40 0to................. to.
White Duck and Khaki Straight-cut Knee
Pants; sizes to 10 years. Reduced from 6Qc
$1.15 and $l5O to-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Evening star., 1923-07-15
"Junior High Suits

Second Floor.
Fancy Cheviot and Cashmere Suits-in Junior
High models-about 40 Suits-broken sizes, IA
to 1S years. Were up to $3.50. Re- S11.75
Fancy Cashmere and Blue Serge Suits
Junior High" distinctive modes-sizes Il to 1o
years. Sold up to $2975 Reduced S1S.75
Summer Coat and Pants Suits-light weight
and Light Tan shade; sizes 16 to 1S years SQ.75
Reduced to-. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Evening star., 1923-07-15
Mems Furnishings
First Floor.

Thread Silk Half Hose-Black and colors;
full fashioned. Broken sizes of ST and 2Sc
$1.25 grades. Reduced to ...............
Lisle Hose in Black and colors broken 12c
sizes of the Csc grade Reduced to-.
Silk Four n-Hands-Foulards and weightier
silks. Choice patterns Csc and SlOO A5c
Wash Four-in-Hands plain White &c
and fancy stripes. Reduced from 25c to-.
Belt Buckles-with sterling silver tops; plain
and engine turn. Reduced from $lOO 69c
to
Colored Initial Handkerchiefs-with fancy
borders; broken assortment of initials. S for 81
Reduced from for ST to.......
Mems Two-piece. All-wool Bathing Suits
plain colors and Heather mixtures; $2.45
broken sizes. Reduced from $3o5 to-.
Genuine Guyot Suspenders = solid coors,
stripes and dots Reduced from $1OO Toe
for saas
Mems Cotton Rib Golf Hose-Black, Blue,
Oxford Gray and Camel color, with fancy
tops of contrasting color. Reduced from S1.29
Sl.JU
Evening star., 1923-07-15

Tropical Worsted Suits, &1750
Also Cabardines Coat and Y CIV
Trouser.-Worsted. Plain Blue
and Pencil Stripes. Some of the -
Cabardnes have Vests Sizes "a to
"A, including regulars, longs, stouts and shorts.
Floor.
Evening star., 1923-07-15
Boys Furnishings

Second xloof
Fancy Blouses-sport, collar attached and
neckband; light and dark stripes and plain Tan
and Khaki. Sizes to 16 years. Reduced Zoe
from S1l.50 to. to......................
Two-piece Pajamas-piain White with Pink
and Blue silk braid trimming. Sizes 10, IL Roc
and IA. Reduced from $500 to. ..........
Nghties-plain White and Domet;
sizes 2, and 10 years. Reduced from Roc
MILDLY Blouses-plain White; regulation
model sizes to 10 years. Reduced from 6Qc
S1.35 to-. Observation-Disclosures.
Notaseam Hose - Black, Tan and. 12c
White; sizes 5H to 8 years. Reduced to-.
. Soft Collars-popular styles; sizes II to &c
H. Reduced to. .....................
Boys Socks-plain light and dark colors, and
with fancy tops. Broken sizes, 5 to 9H. 1Qc
Reduced to. ..............
Evening star., 1923-07-15
Leather Goods

Brief Cases-Black, Tan and Brown Cow
hide; full size; three pockets; straps and Sd.45
locks bag handle. Reduced from So to
Boston .Bags-genune Cowhide; Black and
Cordovan-1o and 18 inch; with strap and So. SO
double handles. Reduced from $3.50 to-.
Suit Cases-real Cowhide Black and Cor
dovan; linen lined two straps all around, brass
lock and clasps. "a and 26 inch Re- SQ75
duced from $3.50 to Observation-Disclosures.
Hip Pocket Bill Folds-Black Pin Seal :
leather lined gold corner mountings. 50 .95
Reduced from $4.OO to. to..............
Evening star., 1923-07-15
Mems Mohair Suits, $10.75

Plain Blue and Black and Pencil ~
Stripes-Young Mems and Con.
servative models. Sizes "a to 46-
regulars and stouts.
Fourth
Evening star., 1923-07-15
Mems Palm Beach Suits, -$1(

Genuine weave-Sand, Gray Natural, III
Dark Brown and Pencil Stripes-Young ~
Mems and Conservative models. Sizes "a to
48, including some stouts.
Evening star., 1923-07-15
Mems Hats

Straw Hats sennit and fancy braids;
Natural and White; right shapes and all Q5c
Mems Golf Caps exclusive patterns
lined or taped seams. Reduced from 81. so Q5c
and SIUO to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Evening star., 1923-07-15

that has become of Washington
phas of wardrobe us includ
Evening star., 1923-10-26
HEDGES & MIDDLETON, Inc.
1884 H Street NV. Realtors. Franklin 95o3

HEDGES & MIDDLETON Inc.
1884 Street NV Realtors. Franklin 95o3.
JUST OFF I4th ST.-$885o.
% @ give % Soar 81 ee @ @ eonaFs s % rooms @ @ tie bsts s I
a VOC CARA " 80 - - -
TAKOMA PARK-S8I5o
Of
ode @ 10 ba I p large % T po @ % attic electric 8 S are b @ sHd @ hsr % GSo
NEAR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL-S1285o.
High school @ fine y sP4 mo & @ na s a1 % % SRR9fs e eeDsfs
Condition ] eFdw Screened F and has awe Rosse m s
CHEVY CHASE, MD.-s2oooo
beautiful
improved With Oft howsT
screens % h @ nd all 1 g Sn' Psef fs pST
- - ~ - w. ~
PETWORTH-FOUR BEDROOMS-S1o5o
pW vefS % s % Add @ is end62 @ R the the sees gResf sTsh
hare had in this section in bedrooms
oak aor lights hotwater heat
CHEVY CHASE-SIoooo
of the
within half Of Conn
hall
"
SAULS ADDITION-CORNERS
exceptionally good value attractive
has kept it Of condition
heater breakfast
PARK VIEW-S75o CASH.
brick hmeon
S edf5n Park bath view hGTtss ] snS @ car and @ room vacant for ana @
$500 ~ - " ~ ~ ~ ' ~ +"neua'e occupancy
HEDGES & MIDDLETON Inc
MEMBERS OF WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE
1884 H Street NV Franklin 95o3.
Evening star., 1923-10-26
Georgetown.

Here Is your house, rooms, bath; dee
lot; has been newly papered, painted. Thos
old cOzy rooms-the kind you like. Near ca
line. Price. only $3.50.
Evening star., 1923-10-26
BOSS & PHELPS,
REALTORS.


A DECIDED BARGAIN-WASHTNGTON HEIGHTS
andCo dWei6s
pr9poroned
cold storage Psburg automatic
N
NEAR 18th ST. AND COLORADO AVE
1s sas an ene Sns % om oak 1f ar sesn m sRy 2
S13@O 1 ~" at
CORNER PROPERTY-PRICE 5000
Comatiyey brick of
negh5oThood There Electric
excellent terms. eNe- -i'uS'
AN OUTSTANDING VALUE
New tapestry brick house situated
lars % colonial front porch
servants toilet
Terms s1,5 cash % price and terms are
CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PARK
Owner Leaving city obliged bunga-
Park a Phfc
SelG% Special features Iwd FIREPLACE
P omiy sis 1agndr;
DOWNTOWN ROOMING HOUSE
handsome situated
walk in demand
tile baths Isep srp to r
R % Wo Rso saf r % doaR % % spacious r plan
TERMS, ST 900 CASH. 500 PER MONTH
tapesy e 1ek IN GsdIal
pore hest frEe breakfast
entirely fenced in Ideal home for family lot
BOSS & PHELPS
MAIN 434o
Evening star., 1923-10-26
FOB SAL.E-H0USES.
Continued,
$3.50 Cash-Northwest.

Beautiful tapestry brick, 9 rooms and bath; /;
sleeping porch; ami; hardwood floors; nrst
commercial zone. A dandy buy on easy terms.
Evening star., 1923-10-26
Detached Home of Merit.

On large lot, 9 spacious rooms and tiled
bath; sleeping porches; breakfast porch; hard
wood floors; 8 windows in each bedroom; one
block from car line.
Evening star., 1923-10-26
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
Continued.
Chevy Chase-$11, 500.

large roomsi glassed-in sleeping porch;
hardwood floors; fireplace; space for garage;
anil; one block from car line; home you
will like.
Evening star., 1923-10-26
FOR SALE-HOUSES
Continued.
FOR SALE-HOUSES
Continued.

SALE-HUUSES SALE-HUUSES
SIX-ROOM-$75o CASH.
o orthwes q
@ and vaca
Ike
MI PLEASANT-SI4,5 5000 Rooms and Baths
all nmodern mpov
heater
nne location and reasonable
CHEVY C1ASE-8 Rooms, Baths 2-Car Garage-$I3
JUST OFF 18th ST. NW.-$8,25o
thoroughly hh, n
o
MASS. Az f. PARk-Near the Cathedral-$2o,ooo
nome section Washington
you a
BLOOMlNGDALE-o Rooms, Baths.
OF
a
WILLIAM S. PHILLIPS,
18th and K SITS. NV. Phone Main
MEMBER WASHINGTON
Evening star., 1923-10-26

IAKOMA PARK, MD-$7,ooo Terms
SIX rooms and bath On lot 45xI5o
is price
"
THEAST-S6,55o; $500 Cash.
In cton Oft
pore
extending
PETWORTH-S9,35 $780, Terms.
j is his
on front ddobler
' over l40 ieet deep an alley This a
NORlH COLUMBIA HE1GHTS-SIoooo. Terms.
with sD
be
BROOkLAND-S8z5o Terms.
uh eeptSnaly Can be
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS-SIo75o, Terms
tand
GARAGE LOTS FOR SALE
n widec
prices. e u f--"'e
NORRIS CAFRITZ COMPANY Inc
913 18th Maj,
St: Northwest. 61z
Evening star., 1923-10-26

Walking distance of bureau of standards.
Owner has been transferred, must sell home;
MI; porches; lot 50x150. viii consider
terms to suit you. A bargain and will sell
for less than cost
Evening star., 1923-10-26

This comfortable bungalow built by owner
has every convenience; rooms and bath,
porches; garage; fireplace; hardwood foors
lot 40x132. Ask to see it.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-26
Miss Vida Wood is picking cotton
for Mrs. Belle Galbraith.

Miss Vida Wood is picking cotton
for Mrs. Belle Galbraith.
Several families around here missed
their Star Heralds last week from some
cause or other. They may get over IL
but we know they will never feel the
same for il is just like missing a good
Sunday dinner to miss the good old
Star Herald.
Herbert SOnger went to HOxie last
Saturday on business, returning Sun
day night.
p. II. SOnger of Gurdon, Ark, spent
last Thursday night at the home OF
his parents at this place.
l.. Brown and wife spent Sunday al
the home of r. f. Maroney.
G.. w. Kiger went to Mammoth
Spring last Thursday on business.
John Woods went to Portia last
Wednesday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-26
BIGGERS

Floyd Nettles and family of POca-
hontas were here Sunday at the home
Of his father, w. S. Net.les
Abe Hepner. formerly of this place
but now living at Denver, Colo, is
here visiting old friends.
Tom Lane has a force of carpenters
from Jonesboro building his home.
Gay Haas of Ravenden Springs came
over Friday for his sister, Pauline,
who is teaching school here.
Leo Lane and wifeoof Cape Girar-
deau, Mo-, came down Saturday to
visit his father
Mr.. and Mrs Newman johnson of
st. Louis, Mo-, were here few days
last week visiting at the home of his
father.
Cotton picking has stopped and the
gins are closed on account of the con
tinued bad weather.
Jim Holmes died Saturday of pneu
monia and the remains were laid to
rest Monday at Pocahontas.
II is reported that Aunt Josie
johnson has an apple tree that has
tomatoes on it.
Prof. Lawson made n special trip to
Williford Saturday, returning Sunday
evening.
A large crOud of people was in town
Friday attending the Honest Bill cir.
Gus.
Riley Sneed returned Wednesday
from his logging camp on Cache river
Some of the boys had little spat
in town last week and as n result
there is some bitches being dug.
The stock law which excludes all
stock from the streets will go into
effect about the first of the month.
Mrs. X. G. S.ubblefleld and children
of Pocahontas are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Myrt Bennett.
Herbert Schnabaum has installed an
electric light plant in his store.
Ponder and Woodrow Pulliam of
Poynor, Mo-, are here guests of Mr..
and Mrs Harry Wilmington.
Miss Irene Williamson entertained
the Junior Camp Fire girls at the
school house Monday evening.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-26
BIRDELL

Everyone is getting behind with their
work after so much rain.
Several from here attended church
at Opposition Sunday and Sunday
night.
Alvin Guide and family attended
church at Little Spring Sunday.
Lester and Louise Perrin left Mon
day for Hornersville, Mo-, where they
will visit relatives and pick cotton for
while.
Luther Crays has rented land from
Mr.. Maroney for another year.
Mrs. Maroney went to Memphis last
Saturday on business.
Frank Startling has purchased II sor-
ghum mill.
C. p. Hufstedler and wife and II. IL.
Hufstedler took dinner at the home
of J. A. Campbell last Sunday.
Oren and Leander Campbell left
Saturday for Beach Grove where they
will pick cotton.
I. f. Wallis and wife entertained
several Of the young people with sing
ing and music last Saturday night
Lucian Deane of Gum Stump was
visiting special friends from Saturday
until Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. +. Pettijohn are the
nroud parents of new baby girl,
born last Thursday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-26
LORINE

Last week was another rainy one.
Little Jewel Mondy is ON the sick
list this week.
d. ID. Mondy is much better at this
writing.
Several from here attended the show
at Pocahontas Saturday.
About seventy-fve people with well
filed baskets met at the home of Uncle
solon Poe last Sunday and had preach
ing and singing and spread great
dinner. This was the fortieth ami
versary of Uncle Solon's and Aunt
Elen's wedding. We wish for them
many more happy years.
Sank Hurn and Rufe Wiley will soon
leave here for Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Snellings are
the proud parents Of fine baby girl.
Several farms are being sold around
here. Lloyd Mondy sold a farm to
Tom Mckinney one day last week. and
Aunt Dee Mondy and Bud Hurn
sold their home places last week, and
Sank Hurn has sold his home.
Bill Haynes and Bob Layle and their
families visited Uncle George Haynes
last Sunday.
The quarterly meeting was held at
Clearyiew last Monday.
Robert Lewis Of Oak Grove was visit
ing Dill Camps last Sunday.
Z. n. Mondy and wife returned one
day last week from Peach Orchard.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-26
INGRAM

James Early and wife had business
at Pocahontas last Wednesday.
John Timer and wife have moved
into their new home.
Elmer Drlskell and wife visited her
parents last Sunday.
We have had three crackerjack
frosts up to date and some ice.
Homer and James Morris went to
Pocahontas last Monday after truck
load Of goods for their fathers store.
The Pratt brothers were peddling
some fine beef last Monday at reason
able price.
Aunt Eta McIlroy, whose health
has been extremely poor for some time
is some better. DIR. Throgmorton is
treating her.
The aeroplane spoken of by the AL
bertha writer also passed over our
pidCc ou lue ullu.
John Timer was a business visitor
in POcahontas last Monday.
Some of. our people attended the
AIRY sale at Hamil last Tuesday.
John Timer and wife, our newlyweds.
were given u charivari by their friends
last Tuesday night.
The cotton crop here is not turning
out very good and is not more than
one third open yet. Our farmers are
discouraged and think they have sunk
money on the fertilizer proposition.
Fred Driskell spent several days
near Sikeston, Mo-, last week looking
at that country. He rented a farm at
MorehOuse and expects to move there
the coming winter.
This writer has close neighbor
who is 20 years old and who has made
a full hand the past summer, going
three miles night and morning to his
work. He says work is tough but
where work kills one man laziness
kills a thousand. This man Is Uncle
Sebe johnson.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-26
OLD JACKSON

Old Jack Frost visited us last Sun
day night for the first time this fall
and did lots of damage to late gar.
dens.
Rev. ]. o. Hefner preached at this
place last Sunday night to very at
tentive audience.
Our Sunday schools and prayer meet
ings are getting along fine.
J. J. Brooks was in PocahOn as last
week ON business.
Homer Songer sprained his ankle
last Friday but is getting along nicely
at present.
Mrs. Sam Songer returned from
Hoxie last Thursday after spending
a week at the home OF her brother
]. c. Wilson.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-26
Late County News
SHANNON

Cotton picking is the order of the
day here now.
School is progressing nicely.
Rev. Miller of Maynard preached
for MS last Sunday.
Miss Gertie Haynes is real sick with
measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown visited
MIR. and Mrs. Joe Roach at Pocahontas
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Haynes will soon
move to their new home on the Raglin
farm.
Mrs. Helen Boiling and son, Dave,
visited at Lutte Allphin's last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Jack visited at
VIII Keits Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Bowers of Poca-
hontas were guests of Duke Haynes
and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Holder are the
proud parents of nine-pound boy.
Come on, Hamil, with your news.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-26
MIDDLEBROOK

Our farmers are very busy gathering
their crops.
Mrs. S. W. Lindsey and son, Farris,
both have the fever.
Gilbert Parker and wife visited at
Biggers the latter part of last week.
Scott Crotts, who has been confined
to his room for a few days. is able to
be up again.
Rev. S. Johnston was given work
at Sikeston, Mo-. and has gone to take
charge. His family will join him in
a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Bud Jones and Mr..
and Mrs. Wesley Henson left last
Thursday for Blodgett, Mo-, to pick
cotton for a while
Uncle Peter Phipps and wife of May
nard visited here Sunday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-10-26
UNION

Cotton picking, fall blowing and
feeding hogs is the order of the day.
Otis Spencer has the measles.
Willis Henson and |. ID. Smith and
their families were Sunday guests of
Tom Odom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hinton and grand
daughter, Irene, spent the day with
NJ. ID. Spencer and family Sunday.
Ollie Odom and family spent Sunday
with her father, Andy Jackson.
Misses Della and Clara Weaver have
gone to the bottoms to pick cotton for
few weeks.
Earl Johnston and wife were Sun
day guests of A. Il. Swindle.
Grady Swindle has been having a
severe attack of boils.
J.R. Johnston and family of Middle
brook spent Sunday with their SON.
Tom, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hinton and Irene and
Cromer Hinton made business trir
to Doniphan Monday.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
GOSPEL MISSION DRIVE
PASSES $4,000 MARK
Authorities of Institution Hope to
Attain 100000 Goal
Soon.

With the passing OF the $4,000
mark in the Gospel Missions cam
paign for 100000. officers of the in
stitution today predicted carly at
tainment of the financial goal for
which friends Of the mission are
working. A total Of $4,000 was re-
ported at the semi-weekly meeting
Of the drive committe yesterday aft
ernoon at headquarters. PA John
Marshall place northwest.
The subscriptions reported yester
day covered a three-day period. The
total returns for this period were
$2.282 for the teams represented at
yesterdays meeting. Several team
reports were not available, and this
fact may boost the fund considerably
over the $4,000 mark. IL was point
ed out by Rev. G.. W. Cory, Superin-
tendent.
The group Of canvassers headed by
Mrs. Fl. E. Monroe. president of the
institution. led in amount Of contri-
s1,03f. The team headed by William
$50.
Trustees and directors Of the drive
are meeting this afternoon to con-
slider plans for a concerted appeal to
the wealthy class Of Washington resi-
dents. The response to the mission 8
campaign for funds has been SO wide
spread. it was pointed out, that the
canvassers have been handicapped by
lack of numbers in their efforts to ap-
proach personally those desirous of
donating money. Plans for increas-
ing the force of solicitors, all of
whom are volunteering their services,
will be taken up this afternoon. it is
understood.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
ARGUMENTS ARE HEARD
IN CONSPIRACY CHARGE
Alexander w. Phillips, One of De-
PENDANTS in Old Hickory Case.
Dead Court Told.

Arguments Of counsel on the plea
in abatement filed by Everly NJ. Da-
Wis of New York city TO the indict-
ment charging him with conspiracy
to defraud the United States in con-
nection with the purchase of the Old
Hickory powder plant. at Jackson =
vile. Tenn. were heard today in the
District Supreme Court by Justice
Wendell P. Stafford. Decision Will
probably be reserved.
Announcement was made TO the
court of the death Of Alexander w.
Phillips, who was associated with Mr..
Davis in the purchase, and who, with
Ernest C. Morse, former director of
sales Of the War Department, was
jointly indicted for the alleged con-
spiracy. Mr.. Phillips died in New
York last month, 1t was stated.
Counsel for Mr.. Morse have also
filed a motion to quash the indict-
ment. but argument was not had on
that motion today.
Through Attorney Frank J. Hogan.
Mr.. Davis claims that the indictment
Is invalidated by the alleged unau-
thorized presence In the grand jury
room Of John G. Winston, stenog-
rapher in the employ Of the Depart
ment of Justice. United States Attor-
ney Gordon defended the presence of
Mr.. Winston and pointed out that he
had been made a special assistant to
Attorney General Daugherty and as
such entitled to take part in present
fraud grand jury. which returned the
indictment. Mr.. Hogan characterized d
the position taken by the governme It
as subterfuge and declared Mr..
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