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WOMAN ACCLSED | 0F HUGE EXTORTN Marked Monéy Alleged to Have Been Accepted From N. L. Amster, Financier. By the Associated Press. ! NEW YORK, November 14.—Accused | by the police of extorting more than | $170,000 from Nathan L. Amaster, promi- nent financier, an attractive brunette of | 84, who charges Amster is the father of | her 6-year-old boy, is under $5,000 bail | today pending a hearing tomorrow, Miss Olga N. Edwards was arrested after Amster's secretary, through ar- THE EVENING. STAR. CORNHUSKERS- TO BATTLE TOMORROW FOR U. S. CROWN Radio Chain to Carry Story of Missouri Town’s Contest to All Corners of the Nation. By the Assoclated Press. | Down in the fertile Missouri River bot- toms of Platte County approximately |board at record speeds comes only with All a runners-up i | the passage referring to the inviolability 0 stadium, no cheer leaders, no pen- | State contests. They are the cream of 20,000 persons will gather tomorrow to | arduous years in the field. atch a sporting event. There will be State champions or nants or colors, but excitement will be | the “tall-corn” States. at fever heat along the sidelines and 23 | radio_stations will carry the play-by- play to millions of persons. It's the sixth annual “world series of the corn fields"—the national corn- | husking contest. | Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. Towa, Most _of the 12 contestants have a | | PLATTE CITY, Mo November 14.—| liberal sprinkling of gray hairs, for-the |{ ian ministry of foreign affairs has stud- | evening from bullet wous art of bouncing 'em off the bang-'{eq president Hoover's Armistice day Represented in the field and in the thousands of spectators will be Indiana, | and it is understood that Italy will do Nebraska, WASHINGTON, held, has made the “battlefield” produce an estimated 80 bushels an acre. The contest lasts 80 minutes and & bulletin board and loudspeaker set will eep watchers informed of standings a'lmu‘hout the “game.” The National Broadeasting Co. has strung wires from Kansas City with the program to begin at 11:45 am. Central standard time. The present national record is 35.8 bushel® for the 80-minute period, es- tablished in 1925 by Elmer Williams of Illinois. ROME, November 14 (#)—The Ital- | speech with great interest, especially of food ships in wartime. The foreign ministry completely sym- pathizes with Mr. Hoover's suggestion, anything to support it. It is essential for Italy that in case of war ships Despite an unfavorable Summer, Paul | bringing food should not be at the mercy | Renz, on whose farm the meet will be | of the belligerents. D. €., THURSDAY, IRAK PREMIER FOUND DEAD FROM WOUNDS No Explanation of Sir Abdul Muh- sin's Shooting Is liade Public. By tfe Ansocia 5. BAGDAD, , November 14.—Sir Abdul Muhsin, premifr and forelgn minister of Irak, was lnmd dead last No explanation of the shooting has been made public. Sir Abdul became premier and for- eign minister in January, 1828, reor- *l‘nlmn. his cabinet to include greater ationalist strength in September last when it was reported Great Britain would relinquish its mandate and per- mit Irak to enter the League of Nations. At that time he said: “I and my col- leagues are convinced the new offer satisfied part of the aspirations of the NOVEMBER. 14, - Irakc nation, which will accept in the | V]GTORIA’S HUSBAND HELD;?{‘T" on 1929. long run nothing short of complete in- | dependence. “In view of this conviction I have ac- | Spouse of Dead Princess Is Arrested cepted the call of King Fiesal to form | & new government and sincerely hope a spirit of comradeship will prevail among British and Irak officials alike. I call upon all officials strictly to ob- serve the provisions of the constitution and warn them wgainst any deviation therefrom.” Clothes Win Retrial. ATLANTA, November 14 (#)—Hav-| |Ing worn his Sunday pants when ar- rested in a Sunday raid on a still, John | | Birchfleld has won from the Court of | | Appeals a retrail of his conviction on a | liquor charge. It was argued that his | clothing indicated he was not working at the still, in Germany. BERLIN, November 14 (#).—Alexan- der Subkoff, husband of the Princess Victoria of Schaumburg L“s)?e who died yesterday, was arrested today at Bonn for entering Germany without & permit, It was believed he went to Bonn with the intention of attending the funeral of Princess Victoria. Honduras Seeks Temperance. TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Novem- ' ber 14 (#).—Moving pictures exhibited | free of charge in public places will he | used by the government in its campaign egainst alcohol. The sale of strong drinks -is already prohibited in Hon- meya Lunlindres i8 prepired to employ propaganda of all:kinas to induce the people not to purchase d THE = AMBASSAIDOR, DINING ROOM CLUB BREAKFAST s0c SPECIAL 65¢ LUNCHEON TABLE D'HOTE DINNER $1.50 Alse A La Carte. Ne Cover Charge EXCELLENT CUISINE — MUSIC e T Saturdays and Bundays ‘énd | rangement with the police, pald her | $500 in marked bills. { Mr. Amster, who is 60 years old, mar- ried and the father of two sons, denied the paternity of the child, but admitted rl}'lmx the woman huge sums over the ast six years. “All this,” he said, “is due to my natural big-heartedness, nothing else. I | met Miss Edwards at a party in New York. She told me a very sad story, and I felt sorry for her. “She wanted to go home to Cali- fornia, and she had no money. So I gave her $500 and sent her home. Sha came back and went West again several | times after that, and to Europe also. | Defended by Friends, “PFinally her demands became so great that I felt I could not comply with them any longer. When I cut down on gifts she threatened me. Then my | lends decided to take the matter into their own hands to prote¢t me, and caused her arrest. | “Now it is just too ridiculous to say that I am the father of her child. All her threats against me were based al- t er on my natural big-heartedness, I have given lots of money to lots of az:e in need, but this is the first one a The Broadloom Carpet in 10 Qualities and 150 of the Latest Colorings 1875 1929 . Fifty-Fourth Anniversary Sale ALL SHOES REDUCED Tt is:an occasion well worth enthusiastic celebration. Think of it! Over half a century of successful shoe selling, each year building up’ more arfid more confidence and patronage through merit. The fundamental aim of the house has been to fit shoes perfectly, for through fitting the right shoe the buyer not only enjoys the comforts of healthy feet, but relieves and corrects any foot ailment that would prove a handicap. we Se“ the Most Reliable,F ootwear FOOT FORM SHOES FOR EVERYBODY PHYSICAL CULTURE SHOES FOR WOMEN STACY-ADAMS SHOES FOR MEN Take advantage of this sale to provide yourself with the shoes.you will need this season. Reductions Like These Will Celebrate Our Anniversary! Plain in color, it is ideal for rooms where the draperies and furniture coverings carry the main design interest. Shades of Wistaria, Lilac and Mulberry, the soft Apple and Jade Greens, the popular Copper Rose and Rust, the season’s new color, with the always current Taupe and neutral shades, provide a selection of satisfying variety obtainable in seamless widths Jrom 9 to 18 feet. Prices range from $5.00 to $15.00 per square yard. ever turned sour on me.” . Amster at one time was chair- man of the board of directors of the , Rock Island & Pacific Rail- road and at present is head of the pro- tective commitiee representing s mi- nority of the Manhattan Railway Co.” He also is a director of several large corporations. His wife was the former Estelle Drey- fus of Boston and he resides in Boston and Brookline, Mass. He maintains | offices in New York and Chicago and is | & member of many prominent clubs. Max D. Steuer, attorney for Amster, said an agreement had been made with On Our Second Floor g | W. & J. SLOANE *“The House with the Green Shutters'’ 709-711-713 TWELFTH' STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C Store dpen from 9 a. m. to 5:30 p. m., including Saturday Our telephone number is now DISTRICT 7262 ‘The detectives seid . they heard. her threaten to shoot Mr. Amster and in- form Mrs. Amster that he was the father of her child. The child was plaged temporarily in the custody of the Children’s Soclety. Edwards, whose home formerly ‘was in Seattle, declined (o reveal any of her history. - AR FORMER CASHIER HELD. XKentuckian Is Charged With Con- version of $11,900. PARIS, Ky., November 14 (#).—John W. Yerkes, cashier of the Farmers & Traders Bank here until it was liquid- ated last week, was arrested yesterday on two warrants charging conversion of $11,8000. He was released on bonds to- taling $7,000. The Farmers & Traders Bank was taken over last week by the Bourbon Agricultural Bank. An investigation of its affairs has been in progress since by the State Banking Coramission. Circuit Judge Ben G. Willlams Tues- aly called for a grand jury investi lon. Children’s Shoes Women’s Shoes Women’s Shoes | Stacy-Adams Men’s i woarreme masn et | $4.00 ... $3.40($7.85 ....... $6.68/$11.50 ..... $9.78 Shine fufm’f"“mh:‘"ffu"::w«' .. $4.25/$8.50 ....... $7.23/$12.50 ..... $10.63($14.50 .. Bt Betig Am‘; ‘e “.‘68 59.00 .o e ‘7.65 $13.00 s e $11.05 $15.00 SMe $12.75 mindra 3 Mo S e "y he .. $5.53/$10.00 $8.50/$14.00 $11.90/$16.00 . .... $13.60 Banton and plans made for her arrest. e T ok sy after the money had changed hands. /”ocol”’lu,s;gv?n 8 CARL M. BETZ, Magr. i West Side— 612 13th:Street XA the provieo that she would it .. $3.83/$8.00 ....... $6.80($12.00 ..... $10.20 agreement and that recently her de- S s12'33 He said she obtained $2,000 from . 35.10 $9.50 . . $8.08 $13.50 e . $11.48 manded & like sum on Tuesday the ‘When the woman refused admittance ALL MEN’S 310 SHOB, s8.85 1aid for her h C. R. Jeffers, secre- detectives placed her under arrest No Branch Stores Bet. F & G Sts. is all ittakes . . . .. .. to have one of these beautiful Grand Pianos putin your home under this cooperative plan FOR THE THE PRICE OF § THIS PIANO 1§ 435 The balance is payable 12 dol- lars and fifty cents monthly, plus a small carrying charge. This gives you almost 3 years tmwhilohite pay Toi the plisie. vantage of this plan. And this for your first payment. This $25 is credited to the price of your instrument. This leaves a balance of 8410 to pay. And you are given thirty-four months (almost 3 years) to pay the balance. Also, your piano will be delivered at once. No delays. No Waits. But now. These grands are now on our floors awaiting your selec. tion. Cometomorrow. It's toyour advantage. Mr. De Moll writes of the plan (A Personsl Card) ET this first fixed in your mind. That under this cooperative plan you get for four hundred and thirty-five dollars, a thoroughly dependable, real Grand piano, made by the Aeolian Company, great inter- national piano makers and manufacturers of the renowned and incomparable Duo-Art. Anyone can cooperate in this extraordin- ary opportunity, on account of the easy terms. You have to pay out only $25 to take ad- Ancther of the Compelling Features Those who “go in"” to own a piano on this plan must see in the first place that they are getting a big bargain. That they are getting easier conditions of purchase; that they are obtaining more privileges and that they are better protected than if they were to buy a piano through the regular run of piano busi- ness. And if, after having the piano in their home for a whole year, they decide to buy one of the world’s celebrated makes of pianos— the fullest co-operation from every person every cent they have paid in may be applied who participates in it. on the purchase. 0.J. DEMOLL & CO. Twelfth and G Sts. PIANOS—RADIOS—VICTROLAS—FURNITURE How to Obtain One of These Pianos ! To take advantage of this un- §! usual sale, all you have to-do is to send or bring in twenty- § five dollars, for which we will i at once give you a receipt. | This twenty-five dollars is credited to your account om the co-operative books—leav- ing four hundred and ten dollars to be paid. The co-operative plan then allows thirty-four months (al- most 3 years) in which to pay ! this amount—at the rate of i} twelve dollars and fifty cents i amonth. There are no further payments except a very small i carrying charge. You can select your piano at once—to-morrow—next day— ! next week or any other time convenient to you. It will be delivered immediately—next ij week or merxt month. The | time you select your piano and the date of delivery are wholly optional with you. If not convenient for you to personally select your piano, will make the selection for you under your instructions. This plan of buying and sell- ing appeals so strongly to me that I am constrained to add a personal word to our advertisement. bouquet and amber hue, use In the first place, it is sound economically. Any plan for reducing that great enemy of low prices — '"the overhead" — has my wholehearted endorsement. We weloome the opportunity of joining in this cooperative movement. A merchandizing plan based on such sound economic principles, and backed by an organization of the Aeolian Company's standing, is sure to be successful. the tea of delicate NGLON OTEA DAINTIEST OF TEAS And that is—If at any time within a year you decide to have a Steinway, a Weber or a Steck (these are the three greatinternational pianos) we will give you the privilege of making the exchange without loss. Every penny that you have paid in will count on the purchase of the more expensive piano. Then, the ethics of the whole idea appeal to me very much. The FAIR and SQUARE proposition of- fered the buyer, and the 100% pro- [ tection he enjoys under this ar- rangement is certainly a big step forward. The whole idea back of this plan of selling pianos is to secure the heartiest good will and And I feel that the biggest feature of the whole campaign will be its pogular appeal . t is right in line with the most up-to- date sentiment of the buying Fuhuo. As R. H. Macy puts it — "It is Smart to be Thrifty". Nylce? 'tllntam Take the recognized standard ly—Grove’s Laxative BROMO QUININE. Taken by i 0. J. De Moll. - During this Sale the Store will be Open at 8:30 a.m. Lcerifei Since 1888

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