Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1923, Page 54

FORD BACKERS PLAN NATIONAL MEETING Conference to Decide Method to Nominate Auto Maker to Be Held Next Month. ! By the Associated Pross. 3 DETROIT, December 14.—Plans to icall a conference some time in Janu- ‘ary at Chicago, St. Louls or Kansas 1€Ity to decide on a method by which ‘Henry Ford can be nominated for :President in 19 e late yes- iterday at the c sion of a friecting of supporters of the autom ibile manufacturer, which Wedn forganized the national Ford-for-Pres- {ident Club, I The group. made up of a few dele- igates to a Ford-for-President meet- fing which was called o teral meetings here Wedne: jvesterday, at which y were m; - | midnight e THREE WALK TO CHAI AFTER PRISON FROLIC Men Awaiting Death for Murder Hear Musical Comedy in Cells. By the Associated Press. OSSINING, N. Y., three men walked to the electric chair in Sing Sing prison last night with the laughter and songs of a musical comedy staged by other con- viets ringing in their ears. The death cells in which they p hours were but a f the auditorium in’ Lady" was glven and they could plainly hear the applause of the aud- ience and the voices of the perform- ers a short time before they were executed The men were Abraham Becker, ‘| New York wife slayer, and George Hacker and lia hamton murde: antancllo, Bing- had been set orig- but were delayed n went down on d all lights were Tha men’ were executed about condemned pri bi and a priest ing their ose watching the per v siven by the en | prison wel days, Harrop s GIVEN BRITISH HONOR. Pr. R. A. Foster Elected to Royal} |German Friseur Takes Lead in Com- | cu K city ; Julian bert Delafield Dr. Willis |DRESSES HAIR OF SIX petition With Nineteen the of ton rmany d ar! e curled, powder: a 4 the hair of mplete satiefa EDMONSTON'S — Hony of the *“Original” FORM Boots and Oxfor FOOT e I December 14— d their last | ners sat \\Hh' IN HOUR; WINS PRIZE | 1 orch [ from ixlrugglnl to Dutch_gulde throughout the strenuo h critics were passing rema his work. and took the money. Onty women who ‘required curls were eligible as subjects. { wigs were barred; so was stered down Spanish styl r without curling. offered in kept cool while Shingled & year. Let Music Help tc;fl-Make Your Home Merry This Christmas No Cash Payments| on Victrolas Buy a few records of your own selection is all that's necessary An absolute guaran- tee given by this com- pany and the Victor Co. goes with each machine. $150 The terms that:can be arranged will be moderate and conven- ient to you. Open Nights Until Christmas It is a popular superstition among the peasantry of Europe that if the light is let go out on Christmas eve some one in the house will die within ' C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1923. THE MEN’S STORE B Fine Gifts in The English Shop Exclusive imporis of the newest, correct things from Great Brit- ain and the Continent. Scotch Mufflers, $5 Striking plaids in pure alpaca yarns; light in weight but warm. Other Smart Mufflers, $5. $7.50 1o $22.50. for Men, Women and Chil- dren. “Quality Is Important—Fit Is Imperative” If Ankles Are Weak and the Heels "Run—in.“ There Is a Corrective Shoe It is smart enough to appeal to most tastes, but besides pos- HugoWorcl‘l Give Him a Belt Buckle Est. 1110 @ 2ares or Beltogram . They are practical gifts, but encased like jewels, certain to serve and to please, as will the other items of men’s jewelry and smart New Ties, $3, $3.50 The tie in the center is the latest thing; solid colors, with hand- Kranich sesses tho that make It re cures t ankle, ¢ ete. built-in arch support. Our professiona Shoe for yo“r needs No obligation entailed San Francisco of foot trouble. v flat foot, weak ankle, so- called foot rheumatism, This shoe iz made with and witf\oxl a shoe fitters will advise you as to the proper se corrective features it invaluable in cases lieves and he “run-in" ee ]. 1 . Oxfords to Match * EDMONSTON & CO. (incorporated) Advisers and Authorities on 1334 F Street All Foot Troubles ANDREW BETZ, Manager In the foofprints of the piofr’l’eers . West, the route of the explorer, Indian, pioneer, Forty-niner, is the route of the Union Pacific, which pursues the very paths they made to Cal- ifornia’s wonderlands. Now, on the old Over- land Trail which they blazed in privation you may travel in luxurious ease inthe splendid trains of the Union Pacific. Overland Limited i-arany one of 4 other trains direct fo Califormia ‘Two more daily trains to Denver with connections for California. ‘The Union Pacific is the leading transcontinental carrier— its service is planned to provide accommodations to suit the taste of everyone. 24 transcontinental trains are con- stantly moving between Chicago, St. Louis and California. Side trip to Salt Lake City, en route to San Francisco, without additional cost. F, L Feakins, General Agent Union Pacific System, $68 Commercial Trust Bldg., 16th and Market Sts. Philadelphia, Pa. Union Pacific | & Bach M ondward & Lothrop DOWN STAIRS STORE Sale Knit Ties, 50c In Christmas Boxes Holiday Selling The always acceptable gift to men, and a gift that any man is sure to appreciate. Ties that tie a splendid knot, and retain their good looks a long time* without wrinkling. In this unusually complete as- sortment are nearly all shades and mixtures. DOWN STAIRS STORE Manufacturer’s Close-Out Boys’ Blouses, 85c¢ Santa’ll be sure that sonny will get a blouse or so for Christmas. And here are some excellent value blouses that boys will be glad to receive. Included are blouses of percales, chambrays, woven madras and fiber striped madras reps. Every one of these blouses represents a splendid value; all are perfect. Fast colors and full cut.. Sizes from 6 to 16. ; accessories mentioned below. Sterling Silver Belt Buckles $2, $2.50, 53 to %6 Plain and hammered sterling sil- ver in many attractive designs, with space for engraving. Buckles, with lodge emblems, $3. Of sterling silver. : Sterling Silver Buckle, Beltogram, with cut-out initials, and Belt, $5 set. Sterling Silver Belt Buckles, with Cuff Links to match, $5 and $7. New Stick Pins $], $2, $3.50 In a variety of attractive designs and mountings. Enamel Cuff Links . Special, #1 Colored Enamel Cuff Links, smart designs; very low priced. Silver and Enamel Cuff Links, $1.50, $2 and $2.50 pair. Cuff Links of handsome white and green gold, round, square and oval shapes, $3 and $5 pair. White Gold Cuff Links, with lodge emblem, $6.50 pair. Sterling - Silver Beltograms, #2 The correct watch guard; it chains the watch securely to the belt. A smart, convenient accessory. Jewelry Sets Pearl and White Gold Links, Studs and Vest Buttons, $7.50 and $13 set. Rolled Platinum-center Links, Studs and Vest Buttons, $17.50 set. _ Links, Studs and Vest Buttons of white enamel, seed pearl centers, $20 set. Sterling Silver Chains, with Knife and Cuff Links to match, 89 and $12. Kum-a-Part Links and Studs, white %old and enamel, $3.50 set. Collar Bags $2, 33, ¥4 In black, tan or cordovan leather, attractively lined. New Walking Sticks £3, 85, 8750, 815 Either plain or with gold and sil- ver mountings. Men’s Furnishings Section, First floor Every Man Likes Slippers Romeos, $5-50 Very soft and comfortable slip- pers, in tan or black id. They are full leather lined.. Felt Slippers, #2:25 Genuine Daniel Green Comfy Slip- pers, in silver brown, blue and gray. Others, $1.50 to $4. Opera Slippers, #5 These popular gift slippers are in tan, black or red kid, with light, flexible leather soles. Cavalier Slippers,$9 Luxurious gifts,” these; in green or black Morocco leather, with cuffs of velvet. Men’s Shoe Section, Second floor, woven figures, $3.50. The others are Irish poplins, $3. Golf Sweaters, $15 From the finest looms of Scotland; tan and gold checked design: pure alpaca. Others, $12 to $30. Wool Hose, $2.50 Plain -and fancy plaid and checked hose: made in England. Others, $2 to $1.50. Golf Hose, $4 to 89 Fancy checks, dia- monds and novelty weaves; also plain rib- bed; all with tmrmover Silk Handkerchiefs $3.50 to $6.50 Those sketched are $3.50. Hand-blocked, pure silk. + The English Shop, Second floor,