Evening Star Newspaper, October 31, 1930, Page 24

SUSPEETS ADMT MLLNG BAKER Pair Arrested in Gary, Ind., Confess Stabbing, Accord- ing to Chicago Police. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, October 31.—An all-night lling, police said, brought confessions from John Popesoue, 23, of. Gary, Ind, and Charles Rocco, 23, that they had slain Courtney Merrill, South Side hl}.lk'fl‘, during a hold-up last Tuesday night. i!errl“. vice president of the Union State Bank of South Chicago, was fatally stabbed with a stiletto by one of two bandits who trapped him in a garage at the rear of the bank. According to Police Lieut. Frank Ford, who conducted the questioning, Popesoue confessed carrying the weapon. ‘The pair were captured the home of Rocco at the request of Gray po- lice, who wanted them for robberies and had traced them to this city. ‘When Chicago and G officers searched Rocco’s apartment they found three revolvers and a stiletto. A young woman, Rose Miller, 20, said to be Rocco’ sweetheart, was also found in the apartment. — EX-POLICEMAN HELD IN MOONSHINE PLOT Will Serve Two-Year Prison Term “All Because” of an “X” Signature. By the Associated Press. ST. LOUIS, October 31.—All because of an “X" William L. Probst, former roucernan. must serve two years and wo days in Leavenworth prison. Probst was arrested for moonshining. ‘When his case was called in Federal Court, Andy Homoky, {lliterate for- eigner, arose from his seat, went for- ward and said “Guilty.” When “Probst” applied for a parole he affixed an “X” to the application, Officials recalled Probst had signed a bail bond, so Homoky was released and Probst was taken to psison to serve a year and a day. Yesterday Probst pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to an- other year and a day. Homoky, who received $400 for going to prison for Probst, also pleaded guilty, but he was released when Judge Faris sentenced him to-the 10 months he had mfi in city jail unable to furnish e WOMEN GO TO JAIL Bentenced as Flag Desecrators, Will Serve Rest of Sentence. ELMIRA, N. Y., October 31 (#).— Ailene Holmes and Mabel Husa, teachers 8t & Communist children’s camp near last Summer, who were sentenced to prison for uncomplimentary remarks against the flag, surrendered themselves at _the Chemung County jall to await a!u!er to the Monroe County peni- itiary to serve the remainder of their ninety-day sentences. MORE MONEY NEEDED Bays Ministers Cannot Afford to Have Large Families. NASHVILLE, Tenn., October 31 (#).— ‘The United States would have a N‘?h:r grade of citizens as a whole if ministers could afford larger families, Rev. Ken- neth McArthur, fleld representative of the American Eugenics Society, told & Ay SEEK MONEY CHANGERS Two Young Men Sought for Fraud in Confusing Cashiers of Stores. A police search has been instituted for two young men who are working the so-called “short change” game at business houses. They have obtained money at several stores by confusing the cashiers while making change. | ‘Their most recent successful operation | of the game was at the store of thw American Furniture Co., 519 Ninth street, where a shortage of $10 was re- ported after the departure of the swin- With eapital of $4,000,000 three of electrical companies in Aus- OROR(TY HATS Always New Winter Shapes Flattering new Felts, Satins and Soleils in new Winter shades — Blacks, | Wine, Green, Brown and Tan. Large and small head sizes. IBe: berichS F ST. « TWELFTH THE EVENING STAR, WAbuinuiluN, D. C, Frab.. ¥, © "Wo0ODWARD & LOTHROP 10™ 11™ F aNnD G STREETS A—Boys’ Suits, Special $2.95 An unusually low price for these suits of tweed, flannel and jersey. Tops of linen, fine madras and broadcloth. Many popular styles; sizes 4 to 10. -B—Blyle Suits, $7.50 An exclusive imported suit of fine worsted jersey . .. washable and nonshrinkable. Sizes 3 to 10. Others $6.50 to $8.50. Tz Bovs' Storx, Fourt FLOOR. eys anc] Gir's... anta WI" Be Here In Person Tomoxrow| To Open The -l:by Store Yes, sir, as you read this, Santa is on his way from Arctic land . . . and at 9:15 tomorrow morning he will be in Woodward & Lothrop's Toy Store to greet you. He is bringing the most exciting array of Christmas toys and displays you can imagine ... a Doll’s Merry-Go- Round . . . a big Snow Man . .. a Clown on a donkey . . . a big Tom Tinker Toy that works by electricity . . . a giant Reindeer . . . everything new and thrilling. Come in and talk with jolly old Santa yourself . . . tomorrow . . . and tell him everything you want on Christmas. Be Sure and See These The Animal Circus With All Its Caged Beasts The Snow Man with the cherry red nose The Giant Reindeer that bows Limited Quantity—Mama Dolls Specially Priced For Toy Store Opening $2'95 This Is Electric Town... A wonderful village built right in The Toy Store—with electric trains, electric lights, a real waterfall, tiny houses with tinier people in \ With eyes that close . . . a very plaintive cry . . . and a dainty frock and bon- net . . . this Mama Doll usually sells for much more than $2.95. Tex Tox Storr, Fourtm FLOOR. them. Do not miss seeing Electric Town . . . in the | 1th and F Street corner of the Toy Store. Tue Toy StomE, FOURTE FLOOR. Boys’ Store Values—Tomorrow If you will shop once in th e Boys' Store we believe you will be convinced that here you will find the outstanding assortments, varieties and values C—Rowe of London Clothes Special $25 Tailored by Rowe of Bond Street, London, and exclusive with us in Washington, these fine 4-piece suits and topcoats for boys and youths. D—Campus Cords, $8.75 pair These Beige Long Campus Cords . ., the cord- uroy longies everyone is wearing to school . .. can be had in sizes 14 to 20. E—Windbreaker Suits Special $5.75 An unusually low price for these all-wool suits . . . knickers and reversible jacket to match. Sizes 6 to 18. F—Continental Fleece Coats $16.75 Exclusive with us, these warm overcoats come in the new browns, tans and blues, both plain and patterneds Sizes 3 to 10, $16.75; 11 to 14, $25; 15 to 20, $32.50 and $35. G—Rugby Suits, Special $12.75 The fabric values and tailoring of these pop- ular English type suits are exceptional at $12.75. Coat and 2 pairs of shorts that usually sell for very much more. Sizes 6 to 10. H—Blanket Bath Robes Special $4.45 Tailored for us by our best maker, of his finest materials. One and two of a kind . . . assort. ed colors. An unusual value. Sizes 4 to 18.