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SHOPLIFTING GANG * OVERRUNS CTIES, Greater New York Reports | | { Young and Old Engaged in Christmas Thieving. BY ROBERT T. SMALL. Epecial Dispatch to The Star. NEW YORK, December 14-—An epidemic of shoplifting is sweeping ¢ Greater New York and police reports | from other cities indicate that the ! annual period of pilfering is on in | earnest elsewhere in the United| States and Canada. The pitifulness af 1t all is that much of the stea { is dome for Christmas, and in @n effort by women to keep up_ap- Rearances. At all times of the year shoplifting is one of the most difficult crimes with which the police of « city have to deal. At this particular season it Is especially painful. Yet the which merchants suff gregute from what he impulse stealing srown to euch proport atment. One larg, in this city r ver fourteen shoplifte 1 in one day How went undet Extravagant Living One ¢ living today 5 n ances as the ex- “use of women taken into custody for shoplifting. One of the women arrest- e within the last week gave her ad- dress as one of the government otels in Washington, she was a government employe. She was charged with stealing a dress valued at $49.50 from a atore in 4th sireet just off 5th avenue Ages of the shoplifters taken into custody here vary almost from the cradle to the grave. That is one of the saddest aspects of the wave which is sweeping the city. A girl of ten and a grandmother of sixty- five recently were arraigned side by slde before the desk sergeant of a West Side police precinct. The girl gave her name as Catherine She was seen to take a chea let from a counter that nundated with the baubles they are luxuries which appeal to every aching feminine heart. ¢ Side Conditions Bad. ot often the police run acr the Catherine Miller type. She Luted to the housing condi- tions of the East Side. The judges of en’s_courts all agree that conditions of today tend to Moth large look after children. The result is they n the street and into tions. t of the shoplifters fenders. Many of them married, with husbands ea fairly good <imply want more than warrant and the impulse comes 100 Strong to resist. udges are notably lenfent in such cases, and wherever they can do su either suspend sentenc light tines. The me ever, that such lenienc re first of- or im- ants sa; wilt not break up the evil. _ BOY HUNTER ARRESTED. lYuulh. 13, Fined $20 for Not Hav- | ing License. | Bpecial Dispateh to The Star. RICHWOOD, W. Va,, December 14.— John Wade Bell, jr. of Winona, W. . noted as the youngest hunter in part of the state to kill o deer, was ed by Game Warden W. S. John- son, for killing deer without a hunting | license. and was fined $20. Johnson charged that since Bell was oniy thirteen vears old, he was not en- 11, with ¥ of hunters, brought down largest bucks killed this AW 74 indicating that | ‘THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, NEW STEAMER SCHEDULE. <|Only One Boat to Fredericksburg After December 20. atehi to The Star. RICKSBURG, Va., Decenber 18.—The last eteamer from Baltimore and points along the Rappahannock river to reach Fredericksburg hefore " After that during th there will arriving in We handle only the better grades and can give you prompt delivery on ANTHRACITE and bi- tuminous coal, all lump soft | coals, coke and Kindling wood. . B. J. Werner | 923 New York Avenue Franklin 7626 ernoon. a\fifl last minute gift suggestions By way of thoughtfulness {sn’t it well to anticipate every: day nee ds when getting r Christmas gifts? These practical z::gesdons multiply Christmas Cheer. Christmas W%ill be Thursday, December winter months { | | I { = == =5 D. G, STARTLING REDUCTIO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, ' 1922. Nearly $50,000.00’s Worth of the Season’s Newest FUR COATS Jacquettes and Scarfs The Greatest Fur Sale of Years! This sacrifice of Fine Furs will enable you to buy Furs for Christmas at January Reductions! EVERYTHING NEW—Coats that follow fashion’s modish straight lines or her dashing circular flares often fastening at the side with ornamental button or buckle. TRIMMINGS of the season’s new vogue, Viatka dyed squirrel and azure fox—and the always desirable skunk.—Collars that crush in huge envel- oping and becoming backgrounds or atifi!y straight bolster styles—full loose sleeves—exquisite fancy silk crepe linings. Sale starts Saturday morning! HUDSON SEAL COATS (DYED MUSKRAT) Fashionable three-quarter length—straightline and full flare modcls—crushed and shawl collars of natural skunk HUDSON SEAL COATS (DYED MUSKRAT) 48-inch length—plain skunk collar and cuffs—can be worn belted—good conservative model. (DYED MUSKRAT) $ Reduced from $395—Sale price......... 295 and cuffs of Viatka dyed squirrel. HUDSON SEAL COATS Reduced from $495—Sale price 48 inches long—straightline models—Viatka sq trimmed cuffs. HUDSON SEAL COATS 48 and 50 inch straightline models, w‘i'.h handsome collars (DYED MUSKRAT) room and crush collars—full sleeves with deep cu: rrel mush- A wealth of lovely, luxurious styles—reduced as never before in advance of Christmas. NATUR_A!..V MUSKRAT COA_TS 3 DIAGONAL STRIPE COATS—full flarc rromssirae. Sate prce. o Redwed §135.00 BAY SEAL COA:I'S AND CAPES Reduced fr‘clu_:: iSll‘Q‘S‘(‘)iil—\Sale Price‘ model ish and mr bands—also Bay Scal Capes wi ! handsomely SAMPLE COATS—FINE FURS AP MINK COAT—Bordered bottom J med cu Reduced from $495. Sale price 5395'00 NUINE .‘\"fH‘ MOLE I'— - §395.00 Straightline model, la chin col of azure fox. Reduced from $495 5 > BLACK CARACUIL COAT NS! GIVE HIM Colgste's Rapid Shave Cream - - - - - % tfi‘:‘:figfif:l"mfz: Water (Xmas Package) 100 GIVE HER - Bougquet Toilet Water « + . o 10 Cathmere Bougiet Sosp (Special Xmaspige) 10 Charmis Cold Cream, Jar . « « « « = = Mirsge (Vanishing) Cream, tectives at the West 30th street st tion, in questioning the girl. discov- cred that she had a purse with $17.67 in it “Where did you get that money?" usked one of the detectives. “Oh, I snatched it from a wo in Gimbel's a little whils befor caught me with the bracelet,” irl replied with all the nonchalance of the confirmed crook. “Don't vou know that that is a very wrong thing for a little girl like vou to do? the officer of the remonstrate “I don't think 0. said Catherine, “lots of littie girls ure doing that now." Held ax Juvenile Delinquent. A charge of juvenile delinquency was lodged against the girl and she was glven into the custody of her ars. ka dyed Sale price Flotient Face Powder . + - 5 i § | 8 Scarf At Your Neighborhood Store Extra large, in all wanted fime quality. colors. Sale price Hudson Seal Sale price... 832-50 A wo i ] tion of fu (dyed muskrat) Twenty of these beautiful in natural red, $295, Scarfs to choose from! brown and taupe Tomorrow—A Great Christma And where can gifts for women be more pleasurably and profitably sclected than at Jellefi’s lore (i greater eagerness on the part of all to have you enjoy your shopping at Jelleff's! New CAPE—Tail Sale HUDSON SEAL COAT—Dve f tlare model, = Regular price, $2 Sale price - . Reduced from $650 and $695—Sale price. . RACUL JACQUETTES—Beige shs flounce styles—low waistline coat, full skirted effect. Ma INACAE SeUL e 355 09 Florlent Perfume . . ‘Lboz.og $39.50 Stone Marten $37.50 to $45.00 Fox es long hafdsprely 4 length. Reduced from $2: 1 Reduced from $495. HUDSON SEAL COATS Sa! .- s $395.00 PYubDils s 3495 ODD COATS—HALF PRICE Handsomest of coats—copies of imported models—skin Regular price, $95.00. Sale price.. 547-50 selected and perfectly fnatched—threc-tier cffects, circu i o CARACUL JACQUETTES--Beize nificent coats for gifts. One of a kind. Choose early! = T lar price, $110. E,°"?P'§‘T‘.°,2 SES 25 FUR SCARFS BAY.SEAL WRAP COAT (dyed coney)—43 e I 0. Reduced from ©1985 Gf) §250.00. Sale price 1 emdantd 3 TAP MINK trimmed , ) e 818750 h 1 Half a dozen girls between the of twelve and sixteen ha rested within the past few had stelen etockings ory and small bite of jrwelry. s purses and a desire by the gi have things which other girls in t “get” were wearing were the contrib- uting causes to thelr dellnquency in cach case. One girl of nineteen was arry for ataaling $25 worth of artlsts She gave her address asa e fashionable New Jersey suburb and said she needed tho materials to g0 on with her work. Silk stockings, fascinating bits of lingerle, oosmetics and perfumes are the articles in which the department store losses are heaviest. ay! Your dealer hes many ocher Colgate gifts at. Z4 b lovely Chrie prices up to $10 = ip-over covers usrated COLCATE’S Gifts that are Sure to Please od Hgairbands ' The rea: vious snatch n for this. of course, is ol articles are easy to conce. Furthermore BERMUDA WEST INDIES CARIBBEAN MEDITERRANEAN Around the World—South Ses Island—Cruises. CALIFORNIA—ALL WATER VIA PANAMA CANAL OBER’S STEAMSHIP AND TOURS No. 1 Woodward Duilding Phome Main 1089 and Bags From Paris, $11.50 Those delightiul pou caught at the bea i Flexible and Coronet Rhinestone Hairbands Single-clasp gloves of fine soft cape skin—a slightly stiffened cuff of a contrasting shade of cape— pointed scallops that remind you of the odd outiine of a bat's wing —and you have the newest fashion in street gloves. Gray with lighter gray, beaver with brown, brown with mode. Great Stocks of ‘Centemeri French Kid Gloves—beauti- ful for s! Tthirty Thousand Pairs and More B il ! Arriving Each Day! L ST tion S Wonderi meral p i voung . pear sis Pumps for Parties, 511.00 There never were such beau- tiful handkerchieis to_choose from as this year! Just for cxample—see these At 50c WOMEN'S handmade colored linen Handkerchiefs, vivid color- ings; threaded hems and hand- embroidered corners. 50c. WOMEN’S white or colored linen Handkerchiefs, quarter or half- inch hems, self or contrasting hand embroidery. 50c. WOMEN'S white linen Hand- kerchiefs, with white or colored embroidered initials. 50c, WOMEN'S novelty crepe _de chine printed Handkerchiefs. 50c. WOMEN'S colored linen Hand- kerchlefs, with ruffles of white dotted net. 50c. WOMEN’S white Tinen Handker- chiefs, with scalloped corners and colored initials. 50c. MEN'S plain linen Handker- chiefs, with quarter - inch hem- stitched hems. 50c. MEN'S linen Handkerchiefs, with woven tape borders. 50c. MEN'S linen Handkerchiefs, with long of block style, embroidered quarter and half inch T Gold and silver for eve- ning wear or any of the stunning Gotham street shades—are beautiful for gifts. Paris Beaded Bags REPUTATION During the past 40 years this Company has built a warld-wide reputation for service and a product of the highest quality. Nothing less than the thorough tests of time could give merchants the confidence that they 250 10 Sce the Umbrellas $10.00 “The handle’s the thing new umbrellas. Short and stubby —ionger and more slender—but it's sure to be the popular clubby stylel Beautifully colored bake- lites—carved woods—ivory and amber combinations, all stunning. The silks? Oh, yes, they arc rich and heavy, with wide ~satin or grosgrain " borders, with tips and | 1« :‘znlay '!lrgl:i '!0 ";1:“:" the i .____—_‘ andles. Beautiful shades—red, . - : QufltedS s, $1.50Pr. bro Wh-. e t These are the stockings of Silk 100 Pure —and guaranteed against garter-clasp “runs” by the patented Gold Stripe! Costume Blouses A Manufacturer’s Samples of $10.00 to $15.00 Blouses $6.95 A wonderful assortment” —many slip-over styles with short roll collars—jacquettes in their winter variations! Crepe de chines, velvets, satins, brocades—with lots of colorful trimming. Blue- jay, Havana brown, gray, lxdigr, navy blue, black. For whomever the gift—yvou'll find it among these! Costume Blouses temporarily on Second Floor. They’re all iirinking Was-Cott-—now, sir! And there’s a reason. Was-Cott appeals to the palate like nothing else does. There's a . distinctive exhilirating tang to the flavor of Was-Cott that lingers in the memory for hours afterwards. Extra Salespeople Tomorrow —so that every one may be quickly served with these wonderful silk stockings! 32.00 pair—regular weight — fine cot- ton garter hems. SZ.ZS—chifion weight— fine cotton ter hems. SZJS—rexuhr weight— all-silk garter hems. Be wise—let your gift be Gold Stripe in Silk Stock- ings. Give Silk Underwear---Negligees! There are hundreds of dainty things to choose from in our Underwear Shop—from camisolcs $1.95 to negligees at $15 to $35-—and all dear to the feminine heart. Crepe de Chine Gowns, $10.00 ¢« 1 Fai” Chemise to Match, 8;.90 Vamty Fan- silk The tailored styles that so many women prefer— excellent quality crepe de chine in China biue, orchid, white and flesh color. Strap styles with hand-fagotted yokes—cut amply wide.. Set of gown and chemise in gift box, $15.90. Satin Bloomers, Knicker Length $5.90 on the Black Suede Black Kid Patent Leather Here's a giit Reputation product’s and the: to .’:uri- purple, brown. green—also navy blue and black, Hats, $10 Faille Silks, Satins and —very smart—and greatly under usual cost—Third Floor. no short cut ity The National Cash Register Co. Born of the sparkling water from the fa- mous Was-Cott Springs, 2600 feet above sea level, in the Virginia mountains, this combina- tion of delectable flavors—tropical ginger and le_n!en,wilh pure refined cane sugar and the vivifying Was-Cott Springs water — make a bever‘uge at once healthful, refreshing and m{gly satisfying—a ginger ale that is padded so Men’s Slippers, Too! “Le Garde” The Smart Leather Bags with the safety pocket—extra Christ- mas values at Five Dollars. ‘Was-Cott helps the digestion by inducing the flow of gastric juices. It satisfies the thirst and its exhilirating cheer lingers long after the last drop is gone. ESTABLISHED 1342, ~the famous glove women love. THE ARTISTIC underwear Order a Case From Your Dealer Glove Silk Vests, $1.95 Flesh color, orchid, peach. Glove Silk Bloomers, $2.95 Flesh color, gray, black, navy blue - Glove Silk Chemise, $3.95 Flesh color, orchid. Glove Silk Union Suits, $5.00 Flesh color. Embossed Corduroy Robes, $16.50 Really stunning—and quite as useful as it is becoming. Side fastened—confined with a narrow corduroy girdle.. Fuchsia, cherry, French blue and gray—adorable in each. Other Corduroy or Beacon Robes, $3.95 to $12.00. Many delightful Silk Negliges, $10.00 to $35.00. d A 12 Oz. Bottles 4 - 15¢ The Recognised Standard of i J Modern Piano Manufacture Case 24 Bottles $3.35 Sold Only in Brown Bottles Send for Booklet. Was-Cort Surprise Recipes, Unique, Healthful Delights. Pliant extra weight satin of unusual wearing qualities—shirred at waist and knee and finished with ribbon rosetfes. White or flesh color. Silk Vests and Step-Ins, $3.95 If you appreclate Tllllly—nm the fine radium silks ‘and crepe de chines—e detail of finishing e of rich embroide: Beautiful col- i white “and fiesh color. h in gift box, $7.90. Lace-Trimmed Silk Chemise, $5.90 Lustrous radium silks—clinging crepe de chines— with ots of dainty laces both val and filat. Edgings of lace, lace insertions, lace medallions—lace at top and lace at bottom—hemstitching, tuoking and bits of embroidery for good measure. You'll surely love them alll Peach, orchid, white, light blue and fiesh color. Quilted Satin Robes, $19.50 Beauty and_comfort—lamb’s wool, interlined— long sieéves. Finished with ‘becoming roll collar, deep pockets and a silk cord girdle. Black; tur- quoise, pink, copen, We invite you to see and hear our Petit Grand rodncing pia Preed * bia i at low prices, ivclud- + Sold Direct From Factory BRANCE WARLEOOMS 1108 F St. N.W. 3. . CONLIFF, Manager OPEN EVENINGS Retail Dealers Supplied By These Distributors” James M. Denty M. E. Horton, Inc. o-E, Dyer & Co, F. S Harper