Evening Star Newspaper, December 5, 1923, Page 26

.0, SHITH CHOSEN - POLIGE PRESIDENT E'TTraffic Bureau Officer De- " feats William J. Wagner by Eighteen Votes. Members of the so-called pro- gressive bloc of the Policemen's As- soclation vesterday succeeded in felecting Milton D. Smith of the traf- fic bureau their candidate for presi- dent, defeating William J. Wagner ‘of the tenth precinct, Incumbent, by a vote of 276 to 258, . 1. R. Currier, also a member of the traffic bureau, was elected first vice president, defeating George B. Whee- lock of the sixth precinct by a vote of 359 to 164 ! For the second vice presidency W. J. (Canfleld of the sixth precinct defeated ernan of the traffic bureau B est in the election, for Canfield and LWL €. Aded F nth precinct, pnly candi rer, received cundidate— first pre- ved a vote recording Wilson of mel ed of the third precinet for t 8hip Miller won 209. The thing from t he can learn to with him, to live and Abe Martin Says: cation o' children, bein’ born on' a farm, but they don’t say when | | he left th’ farm. _Next t' locatin’ a Ford, we'd say th’ hardest thing would be runnin’ down a stolen | saxophone. #(Copsright National Newspaper Service.) Origin of Red Letter Day. The expresion “Red Letter day” comes from the custom started years ago in printing p er books to put in red ink all the church festival days of the year. It has come to m memor: or significant d; used in this an and is pilfered | n anv | ’ THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDKY. DECEMBER 5, 1923. DRIVE ON SHOPLIFTERS. / Detectives Prepare for Christmas Rush. Male and female members of the | squad of detectives working under Detective Edward Kelly have launched the annual pre-Christmas d; against the operations of pickpockets and shop. lifters in crowded places of business. Detective Kelly has mapped out a new mothod of having members of the squad do protective wor the stored His method the frequent shifting of his operativ from one store to another, the being adopted with a view to fa iarizing the detectives wi different stores and cally impossible to become their faces. the it for dishonest famillar with LAW CLASS ORGANIZES. ! | Officers Elected for Ensuing School Year. The fréshman class of the Wash- ington College of Law, at 1315 K street northwest, has been organized with Wilbur L. Gray as president. Other officers chosen were: Miss Helen C. Hironimus, first vice presi- dent; Miss Catherine O'Donnell, se- Wassmann, secretary: S. E. pothls, treasurer, and R. E. Che dine, Harry Wolf and Miss Carrie Hunter, members of the executive committee. ———— Confidence. From the New York Sun. Mae—He simply worships her. -I'll say he does. 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Birney, Mrs. g t, Mrs. The Rector's Aid Societ, Soul's Church will hold a baza morrow afternoon and evening at the church. The annual will be served from He is happy whose circumstances suit mper, but he is more excellent an suit his temper to any eircum- | Dion stances. | AVING city Men's The City’s continual rush! Clamorous meals gulped down in stuffy restaurants. Heavy night meals and heavier entertainment. Time for proper elimina- tion of waste matter universally begrudged! How city men live would be a wonder except for the fact that for many of them Beecham’s Pills keep their digestion vigorous, liver and bowels functioning regularly and completely. (See Booklet.) 12 Pills—10c 40 Pills—25¢ 90 Pills—59¢ At All Druggists cond vice president; Mlss Dorothea |- LALL Dept.19,417Canal » . Y., REE packet of Beecham's Pills and Booklet, *“TheWay to Health.” 3 > 2> — onRNe Pennsylvania Ave. at 8th N.W. Thursday Only 38 Women’s and Misses’ Dark Tan Sport Coats... 18 Women’s Gray Mixture 27 Women’s and Misses’ Sport Coats 17 Women’s and Misses’ Striped Sport Coats, fur collars =i $19'98 The Convenience of a Charge Account Is Gladly Extended to Those Who Prefer It From mow wuntil 1 Xmas we will glad- | ly reserve your pur- chases on payment of a small deposit. A We have made special ef fort to help you make this a “Diamond Christmas.” Our collection of ‘these precious stones is not only un ally lgrge, but unusually fine. And when you consider that R. Harris & Co. deal only in diamonds of high quality, this statement ot fact will be most interesting to you. Suggested Gifts for Women Wrist Watch, imported movement, 15 jeweled, 25-year guaranteed gold- filled case, cushion or tonneau shape. $15.00. Wrist Watch, Elgin movement, 14 karat sold white gold case, tonneau shape, $20.85. Wrist Watch, imported movement, 17 jeweled, platinum and 18-karat solid white gold case, set with 6 brilliant cut diamonds and 4 sapphires, rec- tangular shape, $75.00. Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets, ster- ling silver, in case, $25.00 up. Combination Toilet and Manicure Sets, 11 pleces, ivory color, in silk- lined case, $36.50 up. Combination Tollet and Manicure Sets, 14 pleces, sterling ellver, in sllk-lined case, $42.50 up. Vanity Cases, sterling silver, engine- turned and hammered designs; large assortment, $18.50 up. Mesh Bags, sterling silver, soldered links, tango and other designs, $25.00 up. Perfume Bottles, cut glass with sterling silver or -enameled tops; 6 " inches, $5.00 up. Photo Lockets, sterling silver, $2 up. Bangle Bracelets, 10-karat solid gold, 3 to a set, $12.00, R. HARRIS & CO. Seventh and D ~ Jewelers and Diamond Merchants R. Harris & Co. Be Your Gift Counsellors LONG period of pleasant service—satisfying service, as is proven bK in volume of business transacted and friendships secured. | And t! 1 ! of 1923 finds us better prepared for this familiar service than ever before—with a wider selection of beautiful gifts and a generous offering of most attractfive values. Solitaires at $50, $75, $100 and up Bauks are mail- | ing Xmas Club | Checks this — we shall pleased to yours. week be cash our continuous growth e pre-Christmas season. A diamond purchased bere is an investment, the sound- ness of which we guarantee M vacking that guarantee with a reputation for more than half a century of hon- orable, successful experience in impotting, setting and selling thess gems. And our prices are moderate and equitable. . Suggested Gifts for Men _Elgin Watch, 20-year guaranteed gold-filled case, open face, $16.85. Elgin Watch, 15 jewels, 14-karat solid gold case, open face, $30.00. Wrist Watches, Eigin and Waltham movements, sterling eilver, military style, $19.75. Signet Rings, 10 and 14 karat solld §old, 85 to $32. Cuft Links, 10 and 14 karat solid gold, $5 to 815, Cuff 1inks, 14-karat solid gold with platinum edge, $15 to $20, Scarf Pins, 10 snd 14 karat solid £old, all color stones, $2 to $10, Scarf Pins, platinum top, set with diamond, $25 to $250, Watch Chains, Waldemar, gold filled, $2.50 to $5. ‘Watch Chains, Waldemar, 10 and 14 karat eold gold, 85 to 885. Military Style Traveling Sets, comb, brugh, mirror and other toilet requi- sites, in leather case, $12.00 up. Bill Folds, genuine leather with 14- karat solid gold trimming, $5 up. For More Than Half a Century