Evening Star Newspaper, December 10, 1928, Page 11

REED FAGES LI TERM N BOMBIG “That’s That,” He Says When Informed of Convic- tion in Plager Death. B¥ the Associated Press. DOCKFORD, I, December 10.—An “eternal .triangle” drama had ended its St d act today with Paul Reed facing life imprisonment for the. murder by bombing cf Vernon Plager, whose wife Reed loved. Reed, who was accused of planting the dynamite which killed Plager as he stepped “on the starter of his”car, was convicted early yesterday. Mrs. Ivy Plager, the slain man’s young wife, was the star witness for the State to help convict the man with whem che once eloped. Alibi Claimed by Reed. Plager's death the morning of lest July 18, marking the end of a rivalry for his wife's attentions, at once brought Reed from his clandestine ro- mance into the courtroom. And it was Reed's whereabouts the night of July 17—when the State contended the bomb was planted—that furnished a vortex ol contradictory testimony at the trial. Recd's denial of guilt was built eround his explanation that he was out of town at the time. Courtroom Packed. A’ Circuit Court room packed with crowds had heard Reed and Mrs. Plager bare the story of their romance, which had included a two-week elopement to Peoria, Ill, and Davenport, Iowa. On their return Plager caused their arrcst, but later forgave his wife. Their last séries of s=eret meetings, + Mrs. Plager said, occurred two months . before the bombing. It was then, she sald, that Reed had warned “something . was going to happen soon.” . . i “That’s that,” was Reed'’s only com- ment when awakened in his cell to be tojd the verdict. His attorneys im- mediate’s announced that .they would seek a new trial. FORTUNE NOT TO CHANGE LIFE FOR RYAN'S HEIR Grandson, Willed $6,000,000, Plans to Maintain Present Interests " and Connections. _ By _the Associated Press. EL PASO, Tex., December 10.—Life will be;just. what it “used to be” for Thomas Fortune Ryan, 3d, when he re- ceives the $6,000,000 fortune bequeathed by his wealthy grandfather, who died & few days ago in New York City. Young Ryan—he is 2:—will be given the money when he is 30 under the terms of the will. “I.am going to continue to make my " home in El Paso and =« shall live my i life"as I always have,” he said here. * “I have mining interasts in Silver City, Ny N. Mex., and I shail continue to make two trips there each month just as «’ usual” a ¥ Sunday . the cabinet.is considering COAL RELIEF SOUGHT. British ‘Cabinet Studies Bolster Industry. LONDON, December 10 (#).—The Express yesterday said that a new plan Plan to ¢ to save the hard-pressed British mining P semmr * of prices, ‘together + guarantee of eapital for the develop- B L T T industry. The project, which is being { discussed by a committee of ministers, government advisors and-experts, is to © encourage the formation of a great combined marketing committee for the sale of coal overseas and the ition with a government mént and concentration of all approved systems for extracting such by-products as gasoline, fuel oil and gas. By the Associated Press. | PHILADELPHIA, December 10.—For | the first time since the financial crash | that sent Gen. U. S. Grant from a man- sion home to a modest cottage for the remainder of his life many years ago, the inner feelings of the post Civil War President regarding the misfortune are revealed in a letter he wrote to his close friend, the late George W. Childs, Philadelphia publisher. The letter, one of a collection of rare manuscripts, letters and historic docu- ments acquired by Mr. Childs, is to be sold at auction here today. The pub- | lisher, it is believed, held the communi- cation in strict confidence during his lifetime. Written in the hand of Gen. Grant and dated May 15, 1884, the letter reads: “The events of the last few days are | much morz disastrous than I supposed | |when the failure first occurred. The | night before the failure I supposed the | irm of Grant & Ward had a surplus of | about $2,400,000 over and above the | original capital of $400,000, as Ward |reported, and th: books of Grant & Ward at the time showed it, and that we were credited at the Marine Bank with more than $660,000. Myself and my three sons had ail that w2 pos- sessed except real estate in the bank We also believed that there wes $1,300,- 000 of unpladged securities in the | vaults, “The’ catastrophe throws us all into a different style of living. Fred and 1 have taken a little house in Morris- town, N. J., where we will live together. J. 8. jr. has also taken one thor: Ly Long Branch_ cottage will, therefore, be for rent. If you have a friend who wants it, I will be glad to let them have it. I do not want it to go to other than a pleasant neighbor. “I could bear all the pecuniary loss if that “ere all, but that I could be so long deceived by a man whom I had such opportunity to know is’ hu- miliating. ‘Then, too. to have my name | and that of my family associated with what now nroves to have been nothing but a fraud for at least two years back. When you met me in the office the day before the doors were closed, I ra Qutfits is of practical value beauty of your gift. Johnson’s Electric’ Waxer Usually $29.50 SPECIAL A good gift for the woman of the house Christmas Tables —buffets and desks look all the handsomer for Plate Glass Tops, and the protection Let us cut and fit such tops for your gift pieces—and leave your order, now, if convenient. Prices w able. Floor Wax, Enamels Furniture Polishes, etc., at Specially Low Prices. HUGH REILLY CO.. PAINTS & GLASS THE EVENING Old Letter Bares Grant's Humiliation Following Crash of His B_anking House believed Ward to be worth 1,000,000 dollars himself alone. . “With kiudest regards of Mrs. Grant and self to Mrs. Childs. “Very truly, “U. S. GRANT. “P. S." T would be glad to see you at my office if convenient. Pleass re- gard this as confidential for the present.” Air Commuter, SHEFFIELD, Mass. (#).—Thanks %o Judge R. R. Silliman of New York, the little town of Sheffield now has an air- port. Judge Silliman insists upon com- muting by airplane—hence the flying field. YOUNGSTERS LOVE < NESTLE'S FOR N\ DESSERT. GIVES 'EM QuiCcK ENERGY TOO ~ 12M. NESTLE's MILK CHOCOLATE Richest in Cream{ $24.50 for preserving the ill be found reason- for Xmas Toys, B e e e e e e s et oo A GIFT OF GOOD FURNITURE IS A GOOD GIFT ... ALWAYS! HERE is no question about the ‘correctnes$ of a gift of furniture. It is always in good taste and always welcome. Furniture is so cer- tain of its charm. A lovely chair is so sure qf its beauty and comfort. A stately secretary is so secure in its majesty. You need never feel apologetic about a gift of good furniture. And it lasts so tong. The gift of this Christmas _wlfl be doing gracious service ten, twenty, thirty years from now, perhaps even longer. Yet with all its charm and practicability it is one of the most economical gifts you could give. We'd like to have you come wander through our gift- crowded floors and see for yourself what lovely, lovely things your money will buy. At Mayer & Co., A Gift of Lifetime Furniture Is A Good Gift . . . of Furniture P MAYER & CO. Seventh Street Between D and E STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 10, 1928. Wloshinatons Christmas Siore +-(DeneBous <t MONDAY, Mufflers $2.35 to $13.50 (d SilkRobes $15 to .$75 Dress Shirts $3.50 to $5 $r985 . g Dress Vests $5 to 815 + White Shirts $1.95 to $5 Dress Sets $3 to $10 Fancy Hose 75¢ 10.$2.50 $1to 85 i | =y 85 to $10 Silk Pajamas $8.50 to $22.50 Handkerchiefs 25¢ to $3.50 Coat Sweaters $5 to $12 Cigarette Lighters $3.50 to $10 Umbrellas and Canes $2 1o $25 Flannel Robes $10.75 to $25 Smart Gloves $1.65 to $8.50 Blanket Robes $6 to $13.50 House Coats $7.50 1o $22.50 AN _— EDOWND STORE S 2 A A S e