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| Lynching of Negro May Cause J Postponement of Jones Trial [ Officials on 'Shore Undecided What Action to Take in Hearing F Scheduled for Tuesday in Murder Case; Delay in Davis' Arraignment Also May Result N (Continued From Page One) cused of attacking Mrs. Elizabeth Lusby, a young mother, near Ken-nedyville, Kent County, about two weeks ago. A mob which marched upon the county jail at Chestertown was foiled by armed guards, and Davis was brought to Baltimore for protection. Militia Refused Stephen R. Collins, state's attorney for Kent County, who will prosecute Davis, declared early this ACT IN LYNCHING Officials Condemn Salisbury Mob Attack on Negro morning that there would be no change in his policy of "no militia and no change of venue." He said he anticipates no trouble if Davis is tried in Chestertown. R Sheriff John T. Vickers of the -( county was not so sure. He declared that the leaders of the mob which 2 once attempted to break into the jail are still inflamed and have been heard to threaten "to shoot Davis on sight." _ It is not expected that the Negro will be brought to Chestertown on Monday if the scheduled arguments M on the venue change take place. Q State's Attorney James A. McAl- j. lister, of Dorcester County, said to- ^ night he was "uncertain" as to whether he would assent to the post- w ponement of the Jones trial "in += view of the present situation" or w whether he would ask for a guard of militia in the event the trial takes place next week as scheduled. "We hare decided nothing definite w as yet," McAllister said. e' __ Tourt i* the Boss' - |