Evening Star Newspaper, February 10, 1930, Page 11

WOMAN 1S SLAIN BY SCORNED LOVER Killer, Who Hacked Up Body With Ax, Is Expected to Plead -Guilty. By the Associated Press. e MUSKEGON, Mich,, February 10.— Arrested at his father's instigation, Forest ‘Weaver, 28, was in jail today, the confessed slayer of Gladys Echardt, 20. He shot her, dismembered her body and buried it in.woods. It was founid Saturday night. Weaver, whose eccentricities had caused his family apprehension for some time, was slated for a quick sentencing unless his sanity was questioned by authorities. Recently he had worn a “ten gallon” hat and dressed to appear as & cowboy. He also posed as a deputy sheriff or Federal prohibition agent. Gladys Echardt had been married four years to Ronald Echardt but was separated from him-last Spring. Weaver became acquainted with her a month ago. Friday afternoon Weaver and the ung woman went to the wood near home to take pictures of children iing. ‘Weaver's brother George, 18, saw them go into the wood but did not see Mrs. Echardt return. Saturday, George followed their tracks and discovered the grave. He notified Myskegon officers, who went to the wood and discovered the mutilated body about midnight Sat- urday night. Weaver's father, J. O. Weaver, Muskegon City maintenance foreman, told the officers to “arrest my oldest son.” WOMAN AND TWO MEN HELD IN JEWEL THEFT Birmingham Police Official Arrests Three in Montgomery for New York Authorities. By the Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala., February 10.— A pretty 20-year-old woman, bearing three apparently bullet wounds in her legs, and two men were under.arrest here last night in connection with the robbery two weeks ago,of a jewelry store and a pawnshop in Buffalo, N. Y. Po- lice said they found several thousand dollars’ worth of jewelry in their pos- session when they were arrested on a downtown street in Montgomery. ‘Those arrested gave their names as Sallie Joyce Richards, Joe Damser and Eddie Palmer, alias Eddie Planmermeak. All denied connecfion with the hold- ups. The apparent bullet wounds on the woman's legs were old. She de- clined to say when she received them. Milton E. McDuff, chief of ‘the 1dentification bureau of the Birmingham Police Department, made the arrests while visiting in Montgomery. i GLIDER PILOT TO SPEAK. Lieut. Ralph Barnaby of Navy to Address D. C. Air Legion Tonight. Lieut. Ralph S. Barnaby, the only Navy glider pilot and the first licensed glider pilot in the United States, will be the speaker at a meeting of the Dis- trict of Columbia Air Legion tonight in the legion headquarters, room 711, 1319 F street. Lieut. Barnaby is to describe his re- cent glider flight from the dirigible Los Angeles at the Naval Air Station, Lake- hurst, N. J., the first of a series of glider launchings to bé made by Lieut. Bar- neby from the airship, . The legion recently established glider unit and members will begin pri~ mary glider flying in the Spring. A soaring camp is to be established later in the mountain country of Virginia or Pennsylvania. Real Estate Loans (D. C. Property Only) 6% No Commission Charged You can take 12 years to pay off your loan without the expense of renewing. $1,000 for $10 per month, including’ interest and principal. Larger | or smaller loans at proportion- ate rates. Perpetual Building Association Established 1881 Largest in Washington Assets over $20,000,000 Cor. 11th and E N.W. PRAISING | MILLER’S HERB | EXTRACT Today’s Statement Given by Mr. E. J. Porter 3266 N St. N.w. 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If you want to see how your girl stacks up you've got to meet her down- town in the afternoon an’ not at home in the evenin’. (Copyright, 1930.) CUBA WILL ARBITRATE Property Confiscated by Persons Close to Government. By the Assoclated Press. the presidential palace yesterday indi- cates that Cube is now to arbitrate the American resident of Havana. closely connected with government. A" meeting between governments. With Hea t Indicator electrical appliances, shows when iron is hof for the batter. Kann's—' Sample Actual 39¢ to 1 should not recommend it to others ||| —Tapestry Wall of sizes. $1.98 $2.50 values Kann's—Street MARLOW $9,000,000 CLAIM | American Asks Compensation 'for | HAVANA, February 10.—A report at $9,000,000 claim filed against the Cuban government by Joseph E. Barlow, | Barlow asks the sum as compensa- tion for real estate in Havana which he charges was confiscated by persons the Cuban 4-Pe. Green las Waffle Sets —Very attractive, handy sets of spiral - glass, in a rich green color. of a 10-in. plate, a syrup jug with nickel- plated top, a small plate and a batter bowl with handle and lip to assure easy pouring. A very special value. +HE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, TRI-STATE PARLEY . ON DAM IS FAILURE California and Arizona Delegates Disagree on Power Act Meaning. By the Associated Press. PHOENIX, Ariz, February 10.—The tri-Staté Colorado River conference, which convened here last Thursday, ;:ged yesterday in at least temporary ure. W. J. Donovan, chairman and B sonal representative of President Hoo- ver, announced Arizona and California commissioners were unable to agree upon interpretations of a clause in the Boulder Dam act defining the manner in which the power question should be determined. The parley was recessed subject to the call of the chairman. California had contended that the question of power allocation and prices to be charged for power under the act should be determined by the Secretary of the Interior, while Arizona favored settlement through a tri-State compact between a, Nevada and California, the three lower basin States. ‘The super .qluLllI; n Aut Motor Oil assures you of supreme performance—more z“llcl of safe lubrication per To fully appreciate Autocrat Motor Oil quality, however, . you should use it ight— ve your crank drained, and refilled with clean, new Autocrat. Nothing is more important than thorough lubrication. AUTUCRAT-THE. OIL THAT 1S DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHERS Beware of Substitutes. President | If your dealer can’t suj Maghado, American Ambassador Gug- ! 70 b S getheim, and Jose Gomez Mena, who disputes Barlow's right to land involved | [l J in the claims, they are said to have Y agreed that the claims should be placed before an arbitration board, Whose members were to be chosen by the two telephone us, and Youptfih:deakr’l name convenient. to you. Bayerson Oll Works Columbia 5228_ LI, Consisting X e Electic Waffle Irons $6.95 —New style waffle irons with pierced border designs—made by the makers of Universal The new heat indicator t enough for the batter— the patented expansion hinge allows clearance Third Floor. Special Purchase and Sale! Squares of Upholstery Fabries $1.50 Values at 19¢ 39¢ 59c¢ —In this very attractive sale collec- tion of sample squares you will find lengths suitable for upholstery work, plllows, scarfs, etc. Rich colored fab- rics, including velours, tapestries, mo- hairs-and damasks — in a host of charming new patterns, Panels, in a variety * $1.29 Ea. and Third Floors. D. C, MONDAY, FEBRUARY' 10, 1930. » ‘WESTBURY’ ) Sports and Top Coats J Reduced to $28 Formerly $39.50 to $69.50 —~Westbury coats are distinctive, They are de- sirable for wear now, and for early Spring; in fact, are year-round travel coats; warm, yet light in weight, dust proof and wrinkle proof. The mate- rials are Scottex, English, and domestic Tweeds; with trimmings of kit fox, badger, raccoon, natural wolf, beaver, skunk, Jap-cross-fox and caracul. Misses and Women’s Sizes Kann's—Second Floor. DRESSES Reduced to $6 Kann's—Second - Floor. T — | ey oD e Unusual Savings Sleeveless Crepe Blouses to Wear With Suits Specially Priced $1.95 —A delightful collection of new blouses—sleeveless styles of flat crepe, with frills down the front, becoming collars or plain round necklines fin- ished with bow. In capucine, pink, aquamarine, powder, green, eggshell and white, Sizes 34 to 40 Kann's—Second Floor. No. 6 of a Series of -_-_—’— Stamped 5 Pe. Sets 49c Kann's—Fourth Floor. (Luncheo SsC. PIECE! LAY. FINISHED MODELS ON DISP 'Ti:e February Silk Sale Features 3 hed ° $2.50 to $3 Silks, Special 40-in. Heavy Printed Flat Crepe 40-in. Printed Silk Chiffon $ 1 8 8 d ° yda. —Beautiful silk fabrics in a host of new patterns and lovely L (3 (3 Plain and Printed Silks 39-in. Printed Flat Crepe 1 3 Printed Pique 3.:-.'...3 ;v:l.;fle g::.::fi jfirfinn $ ® 9 yd. collection. $1.50 Washable Silk Flat Crepe. . . ..... 33-in. Jap Silk Natural Pongee. .. . . Kann's—8treet Floor, FROCKS For Home, Sports oo 3119 yd. and Beach Wear : v vo0 8149 yd. 40-in. Washable Plain Crepe plain colors. 39-in. Printed Chiffon Crepe —Silks for nearly every purpose will be found in this special $1.95 “Busy Corner’”” Washable Crepe. Mrs. Ida G. Crawford Representative from the Pictorial Review Pattern Company —1Is in our Pattern Department to aid you with your dressmaking problems. She will show you how to adjust patterns so that when material is cut you will have a perfect fitting garment. She will also help you in selecting your materials. Lectures at 10:30 A.M., 2:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. Printed Chiffon Voiles pimnie 38e yd. ~—These beautiful fabrics are known as the “Garden Gate” printed chiffon voiles, and flaunt gay colors on white grounds. They are 38 inches wide and fadeless. —The woman who dresses well all the time will add several of these delightful wash frocks to her ward- robe. Clever sleeveless styles of dotted and gr ntéd pique, with con- rasting color trimmings. Flared skirts, pleats and the new higher waistlines stamp them as distinctly Spring, 1930. All tub fast. Misses’ and Womeh's Sizes Kann's—Second Floor. 54-in, Diess Goods and Coatings $1.79 yd. —8oft woolen fabrics, includ- ing tweeds, bordered tweeds, basket c,lo!h. m ‘301'- , Wool crepe, ié‘.\mln!u.lr. etc. From Botan) orsted Mills, , Forstman etc. Formerly $3.00 “Dolita” Printed Rayon Crepe, 98c —40-inch fabrics with neat, small designs on dark grounds. Also in all-over effects. Sold exclusively at Kann's in Washington. Kann's—8Street Floor. by i Silk and Jerséy Formerly $8.00 and $10.00 —They are very serviceable dresses for business, street, office, and home wear, and have been radically reduced to close them out. In the group are Jersey, wool, covert, and silk frocks. The Jerseys are in two-piece styles, smartly tailored, also flared and draped models, in black, navy, brown and tan, Some are slightly soiled, Misses’ and Women’s Sizes , “The Rise of American Civilization” Now in One Volume $3.00 A t hlt.bu! rangement has to_publish this $3.00. The entire contents of the two-volume edition are in this book. The two volumes were published to sell at $12.50. A' limited quantity—so secure your copy now. Kann's—Downstairs Bookstare. Sample Silk Undies $1.95 and $2.95 Values $1.79 —An unusually lovel, lection of silk lingerle, in- eludln%‘ Gowns, Chemise, su&l. ep-ins and Dance Sets of flat crepe and crepe de chine. Also Pajamas of silk pongee. Sample gar- ments, -therefore not many of any one style. Misses’ and Women’s Sizes col- Cashmere Bouquet Toilet Soap 3 for 59¢ Regularly 25¢ Ea. —A very low price fon this well known and very u- lar toilet soap. ‘A soap that is used by the most fas- tidious—for its refreshing fragrance and for its smooth, rich lather. Quan- tity limited, come early. Kann's—Street Floor, Raggedy Ann Pleating, $1.00 yd. —Beautiful new pleal of aoorntu. in white, and tan. Speclally priced. —Plain and Georgette Srowa nd rose, Yo $1.00