Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1924, Page 37

ROBBERY IS REVEALED BY WOUNDED PIGEON Boys, Yollowing Bird, Discover Tooted Mail Concealed in Sewer. By the Assoctated Press. . OMERY, Ala, December 13.—A wounded pigeon was the means B _ Many of the letters had een opened ‘|and others contained checkl of vary- | Gardinter ‘would statement in nnrd to the: robdery. are expected soon. - | Arrests tention of two small boys, who, in an endeavor to get the wounded bird, pursued it to the sewer. Lifting the heavy iron ld, th uncovered = —_— - Reserve Officers Named. Henry Ollvll‘ AM llll T _street, hu bnn ited by the Wi noflnmuv Mm street, f a captal packige of letters tied with & string | 7°h¢ & SRPEIR OF InTen and partly wrapped in a newspaper. The boys, noticing some of the let- ters opened and to contain checks, called the matter to the attention of police. Postmaster Roy A. Lifsey, who In- vestigated tho matter with city de- tettives In the absence of Inspector lleutenant of Infantry, 1 street, et ul-n.nc of !nlumv un in the OM- ' Reserve Corpe. 3 ma&vxma&&&&&&m&&m&&axwm Directed to Those Who Are in Search of the Gift That Will Please “HIM” Most! His One BIG WISH! This Christmas give “Him” the gift that he will thank you for—and really mean it. Many of our men customers, who know and enjoy the popular brands of cigars, cigarettes and tobaccos that they buy from us the year 'round, Rave requested us to tell their wives, sweethearts, mothers and friends to give them “smokes” this Christmas. As it is xrnpoaslbls to see each one of you personally—we are trying to convey “his . one BIG WISH” in this message to you. Gratify that “BIG WISH" by giving him his favorite smoke—whether it is cigars, cigarettes or tobaccos. You will find them all at Peoples—the most popular, nationally known brands—and priced at a definite saving, too. Ladies will like to shop at Peoples Drug Stores, where intelligent cigar salesmen will gladly assist them in choosing “smokes” for “HIS” gift. Cigars That Satisfy —at Peoples Special Low Prices Cinco (londres) 67¢ San Felice (invincibles).....boxof 10, 67c White Owl (invincibles). ... .boxof 10, 75c El Rei Tan (puritanos) boxof 10, 85¢ Colon Chervantes (coronas) box of 25, 83¢ Sine (invincibles) box of 25, $1.25 Flor De Intal (eminentes). . .box of 25, $1.50 Ches. Denby (londres) box of 25, $1.65 Cinco (londres) ..box of 25, $1.65 Pare Grit (perfectos).......box of 25, $1.65 Newcomer (perfectos)..... . box of 25,$1.65 Forty-Four (invincibles) box of 25, $1.65 Engagements (invincibles). . .box of 25, $1.65 White Owl (invincibles). .. .box of 25, $1.75 Havena Darts (panetellas ) .box of 25,$1.25 Henrietta (populares)......box of 25, $2.00 Rosa Del Rancho ceveseres Doxef 25,5200 (rothchilds) .. Rosa Del Ranchos (panetellas) .box of 25,82.00 Jose Diaz (Jockey Clal .box of 25, $2.00 Jose Diaz (panetellas) .Box of 25, $2.00 Webster (savoy).. .box of 25, $2.00 El Roi Ten (| blunts ) .bexof 25,52.00 Chancellor (liberty). . .box of 25, 32.00 Deer Head (perfectos ) .boxof 25,$2.00 Admiration (bon-ton). El Prodacto (paritanos).....bex of 25, $2.75 Manael (presidents).......bex of 25, $3.00 Muriel (supreme)....yeeen .iufl 25,33.00 La Palina (senefors)....,..boxof 25, §3.00. Admiration ~ (invi n)... boxof 25, 34.00 Popular Cigarettes —always priced at a saving carton of 200, $1.25 arton of 200, $1.25 .carton of 200, $1.25 Y, , 7S¢ Mclublm: No. 9., Phillip Morris . ... Herbert Tareyton . il liboxof 50, Pall Mall...., .boxef 50,5110 English Oval .boxef 50, S3c Johnnie Walker . box of 80, Chesterfield . boxof 50, Piedmont . Fatima ... Lord Sllublry & Lacky Strike ...........boxof 100, Choice Fresh Tobaccos —at real money-saving prices .. 8-0z.tins, 43¢ ..16-0z. tins, 93¢ oo 8-0z.tins, 50c J6-0z. tins, $1.00 «. 8-0z.tins, 65c 16-0z. tins, $1.25 QualitySmokers’A rticles —priced exceptionally low- Cigarette Holders.10¢, IS¢, 25¢, 39c, 49¢ 98¢ Ciger Holders........25¢c, 49¢, 98¢, $1.19 Pi Smoker's Set [RTPTTIRRRe J ¥ | § (Pipe and Cign Ihllu) Ash Trays ...... +:25¢, 50¢, 98¢ and $139 Cigarette Cases ...........25: and $1.98 Tobaceo Pouches........25¢, 69¢ and 98¢ boxof 25,8275 - §io ride the ncing pis. Tlustrated. 98¢ Parcel Post Truck “Santee Claus” and His Slclgh e Jenny, the balking mule.......... Twin Trolleys ...cvvvee Mflmx Dolls ..............79c and 98¢ Special Gift “HE” Will Want a Gillette Safety Razor Every man likes to receive & practical gift. A Gillette Safety Raszor is something that is used every day—and always & happy reminder of your thoughtfulness. By all means give “him™ a Gillette this Christmas. 95c to $5.39 For “HIS” Office Chicago Pencil Sharpener Special, 89c Hereisa nsetu gin—jnut the thing .for “his” office. It eliminafes the bother of sharpening pencils by hand. Just a few turns of the crank and the pencil i{s sharpened and ready for use. To Keep “HIS” Razor Blades Sharp! Twinplex Stropper $2.89 For Gillette ‘and Durham-Duplex blades. A Twinplex Stropper will keep ““his” razor blades in the “pink” of con- dition—and after every perfect shave he will recall your thoughtfulness in s::eeung a Twinplex Stropper lor his B A Useful Gift for “HIM” Shaving Brushes 59c to $5.98 Ev man will appreciate a new shav- ing brush. Amid our large stock you'll find just the style that he wants and priced at 2 saving. The Gift of Lasting ' Pleasure! KODAKS Not only will a Kodak be ap- preciated at the time it {s re- ceived, but it will be a cohstant joy and reminder of you, dur~ ing the years to come. Come in tomorrow and make_your selection. Kodaks. .$6.50 and Up Brownies, $2.75 to $5 A Practical Gift! Alarm Clocks $1.19 to $3.98 Beautifully finished alarm clocks with extra loud alarms. Every one fully guaranfeed. A splendid gift for the home. . Gifts to Please “HIM”’ Cigarette Case Model Gem Razor...... ... 79 Eversharp Pencils ........c......75c’and Up Flashlights .......... ceses.SL50 to $4 Ingersoll Watches. . ... «+$1.75 and Up Wahl Foantain Pens..............$275 to $8 Parker-Daofold Fountain Pens......$5 and $7 $1.50 Harris Famum Pens........ .....98¢ W«W&%&W&Wmam Be Sure to V' it— PEOPLES CHRISTMAS SHOP 1006 F Street N.W. ? Opposite Weodward & Lothrop’s F St. Entrance Here you -m hd '.hu perplexing prohhu of sift choos: Bverything is right on the first: Im. ntmuvely displayed and price 'iln attached. It is a simple matter to shop ere. It matters not whether you are in search of gitts for brother, sister, mother or dad—amid our large stocks you will find hundreds of ap- propriste gifts for everybody. And the special Iov prices quoted on desirable gifts will please l will .pay yoa to include Peoples Christmas Shop on yeur shopping tour. Open 9 till € daily. Values Tomorrow! ChristmasTrees Special, 98 C Beautiful Christmas Trees, three feet. tall—just the thing to add an extra touch of joy to the home during the Yuletide season. You will be sure to want one —an exceptionally . good value at 93c. - —and LIGHTS o Byighten the Tree— Eight pretty colored bulbs, all wired and ready for light- ing. Simply attach it to any electric socket. Special, $1.49 A Wonderful Assort- ment of Beautifully Engraved Christmas Greeting Cards 10c size.3 for 10c Sc size..2 for 5c Playing Cards —make nice gifts Bicycle ....cc...... 42c Angel Back Clipper ....cccc.... 25¢ De Luxe (gilt edge).75¢ Congress Poker Clup: 65c and 85¢ ‘Aluminum Percolator Pretty percolator e 98¢ Aluminam Pitchers- 65c Panel effect ptaher. Belds s A Gift That Will Please “HER” . delightful, . Ending your quest for a zestful fragrance. Per- fume and silky face powder in the gayest of gay gift boxes. Perfume bottle of finest French Plquant in name, scent and pack- age. Luzurious as an Fastern idol in a jeweled shrine. A gold- and-red cabinet guarding the golden richness within. Flori- ent perfume and toilet water, rouge and face powder. A royal gift for the ruler of one’s eart. Colgate’s Watch- Case Compact Watch-shaped for slimness. Black enameled for beauty and durability. Appropriate for tailored frock or formal costume. Two mirrors, pow- der and rotige. In case and content making the art of looking smart a simple mat. ter. $1.50 Lovely Toilet Waters Hudnat's (ell eders, Melba (all odors). . Lilly. Mm De Garden. The Gift Tluu “SHE” Will Adore! De Vilbiss Perfumizers —for applying toilet water and perfume Nothing could please “her” more than a beautiful De Vilbiss Perfumizer. A gift that combines beauty and utility. Many graceful mod- els from which to choose—in both plain and cut glass. 75cto $4 Beautiful Toilet Sets —to delight the femmme heart Melba Toilet Set................... Ry (Face Powder, Tollet Wltcr Perfum TIIC\UI\) Violet Sec Toilet (Face Powder, Tollet Water, Tl c.) Hudnut’s Lily of the Vallcy Set. . (Tollet Water, Perfum Karess Toilet Set. “ (Face Powder, Perfume. Melba Fleurs Tonl e (Tale, Compact, Perfume, Toilet Water.) Fiancee Toilet Set......eeeveasiuaenn. (Face. Powdu. Tollet Water.) Cappi let S (Tolm Wllor Melba Lov’ Me Toilet (Face Powder, Toilet Water.) Karess Toilet Set Face P.v\l.r ? Rouge) Ve s i dens 5175 .................38.00 (Double Compact, Tale, Extract) Djer-Kiss Toilet (Talc, Face Powdo- Totlet Water.) oilet bet.. (Extract, tuc. Faoce Powder.) Hudnut’s Narcissus Toilet Set...... (Tollet Water, Perfume, Talc.) Karess Toilet Set......coooceenenn... ...$5.50 (Talc and To"QI Water.)y - Fiancee t Set..ooonninnn (Compast and Face wder. Melba Lov’ Me Toilet (Bxtract, Tollet Water, ma Powder, TIIE) Three Flowers Toil (Tollet Water, Extract, -me.) Shop Daytmm or Evemnxs, as Yol I.lke—The 18 B:g Chmtmas Stores Are Opeu Until'11 P. M.