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99 =3 Tlv- bandit Durkin followed courses | evil, and when the sleuths had cap- | tured him at last, and brought him | home, there was a great upheaval, the | turned out, the multitudes W state, | returning this man 1 plied with I his gats: and men went wild hurrahing for the zer, and women waved their ndkerchiefs and hats. He looked | \eering creatures Wealthy Socialist Wins Seatj in Commons With Aid of | handic chiefs an His Titled Wife. and happy ' his features, the sed him but small distress, By the Ascociated Press . no prison long could hold I SMETHWICK, Staffordshire tand, December still stanchly Laborite, new representative in travels about in a limousl married to a lady with a | Oswald Mosley was returned in ves.| . terday’s bye-election by a majority of | i, 3.952 over his Conservative and Lib-| 1 would load him down with hix cell he journeyed star was bright, nging high; before rs soon weary of the idol out of s e el S ‘su.ll they do not shed the tear that o s, however bleak e his plight, So now and friendless se tually be his wife. daughter of the late Levi 7. Chicago, and took a leading part in the camp: Two other workers in the campaig! hut on opposite sides, \\lre ol stretch of bondage that to hin ms endless, the well known wage of also well known sin For three decades and more he's doomed to labor | ark and cold and Oliver is a pr supported Mosley for the Conser while Betty worked | hiss them back to him. candidate. | the smiles that he was statement sayin, of the jests that “The result shows that the govern e crowds, admiring, ment has entirely lost the confidence | r: garlands of the country and has now no man ¥ date to govern.” world forgetting the Pike, the Conservative candidate,|name that once #aid: “The electorate seems to have | the land: Li& po been hypnotized by Mosley’s worldly | morse and sweat possessions. The main son of the | frown, the turnkey election is that the conquest of lul\ul" by wealthy aristocrats ha » IE Cumingham 6o | 316 7th St. Pre-Chrlstmas-Sale} Full-Fashioned EVERY PAIR PERFECT $ Cllrut- mm G :fl Wa:h- ington Since 1914 1 Medium Weight or Chiffon Just in time for Xmas giving. 500 pairs in the lot—all regularly $2.00, generously reduced for this famous event. Come and see the values—you'll buy several pairs. The Colors Are: Dust, Shadow, Gun Metal, Black, Peach, Atmosphere, Buff, Even-glow, Beige Blonde, Iris Mauve, Shell, Alesan, White and other popular shades. Special Companion Feature LUXURAY SILK JERSEY VESTS All Colors—Bloomers to Match, $1.50 Come Early, the Assortment Is Limited 314-316 Seventh Street N.W. ON SALE THURSDAY DRESSES Regularly $15 Women’s Misses’ and Extra I The greatest ! dress event of the season— stunning Spring models for all occa- sions. Smart dresses that are examples . of the Cunning- ! ham values. s |Tron Duke class, great Britain's pre. v all are |9 azoned through | 9) STAR, WASHINGTON, D. QGeorge, Thunderer and Ajax, and, though they are outclassed by the “post-Jutland” ships, which are to replace them, they are far superior to many vessels which are being re- tained by foreign powers. Thelr pass- THE EVENING GREAT BATTLESHIPS Four That Formed Backbone of Jutland Fight in World War to Be Discarded. By the Associated Press. LONDON, December 22.—With the exception of four battleships of the war fleet has disappeared, and for the first time in 200 years the British Navy is left without a reserve rnue‘ of ships of the line | Four of the costly monsters that | formed the backbone of the grand | fleet at Jutland, and cost nearly | £8,000,000 to builil. are now being pared for discard respondent of the zette. They are the 9 Our stocks provide for arranged to your \\ estminste Centurion, Jewelry Gifts That Last Open Evenings to 9 P.M. : Blackistone’s Xmas Corsages, $5, $7.50 and $10 Special arrangement of n Orchids, Red Roses and Lilies-of-the-Valley. A charm- ing Yuletide gift. Salvatore Desio 926 F St Bet. 9th and 10th % The First Jewelry Store on F Si Established 1881 Let's make it a Footwear Xmas/ IVE Footwear — useful sensible, thoughtful, sentimental, inti- mate. Selected with good taste and purchased with good value —if from Hahn’s. Square Toe Oxfords OMEN are enraptured with this new square toe oxford, which steps out jauntily on its skyscraper spike heel. Brown or black suede with insert of kid- $7 Silver and Gold Sllppers THIS has been one of the most popular offerings of the holiday season. Silver kid center-strap pump, as pictured. Gold and silver DOrsay pumps, high or low heel. Imag'me “Her” joy in receiving $5.85 a pmr for her Xmas gift! Y Sporty, and only $4.50 STURDY and snappy sports oxfords, as pictured, in tan Russia calf. Others in tan, brown or black collegiate grain or calf, some with novelty alligator or snake calf trim. In our thrifty, nifty $4 50 . “Washington Belle” group, at L3 ing 1s in accordance with the naval treaty years ago. superdreadnoughts Nelson and Rod- ney have been built, and will be ready nine 16-inch guns In three turrets. sure prompt, satisfactory Delivery Anywhere. order WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1926. to join the British fleet during the five | Summer of 1927. These huge ves- sels. considered far and away the To replace these discarded ships the | most powerful fighting ships in the world, says the correspondent, carry signed at \ashington 2 SRS SR SR SR SR S SRR S SRS SR SR SR SR SR S TELEGRAPHIC DELIVERIES ANYWHERE “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” : Send Blackistone Flowers to Convey Your Yuletide Greetings every Yuletide floral preference—our facilities in- Beautiful greeting baskets, with superb cut flowers or blooming plants. Yuletide Candle Centerpieces, $2 & $3 Very Novel Xmas Gifts. Poinsettias, $3.50 up Cyclamens, $3 up Primroses, $2.50 Boston Ferns, $2 up Choicest Cut Flowers of every wanted variety e~ b TWO STORES 14th & H 1222 F St. Telephone Telephone Main 3707 Frank. 6357 Xmas Memorial Wreaths, $3.50 & $5 Made of long-lasting flow- ers and foliage. Can SHIPPED ANYWHE I\L Slipper Sales! Women's & Children’s Felt Moceasins USY as we can be today. And tomor- row we shall continue selling these cozy felt, ribbon-trimmed for women and children. In a bevy of attrac- tive colors, reduced to 59c pair. (Not at our F or G st. stores.) moccasins Women’s Boudoirs ND this fine sale of colored sateen or soft leather boudoir slippers, at only $1.39! The quilted sateen slippers. have leather soles and low rubber heels. The have soles and vivid moccasins padded rayon linings. A large variety of effective colors to choose from. At all our stores. Men’s Slippers VERY man is glad to get comfortable house slippers for Xmas. Sale presents extra fine quality soft kid, leather-lined slippers of fine value. Romeos, Operas—at all This Special Everetts or our stores. At $2.95 pair. Blue Caliskin v $3.95 Red, Opera Slippers, cial Green or Don’t Disappoint the Boys and Girls--- They Want New Shoes! “First Step” Shoes for Baby $1.45 to $2.25 Children’s Shoes, Sizes to 11 $1.79 to $5 Junior Women’s & Big Boys’ $3.95 to $8 Misses’ & Small Boys’ Shoes $3 to $6.50 “Man’s Shop” 414 9th 14thand G 3212 14th Schoolproof Stockings and Sports Socks 35¢ to $1.50 Boys’ and Girls’ 4-Buckle Galoshes $2.45 to $5 Boys’ Storm King Rubber Boots $4.50 and $5 Other Rubber Boots Best Grade $3 to $4.50 th&K 1914-16 Pa. Ave. 233 Pa. Ave. S.E. - Woodward & Wothrop DOWN STAIRS STORE Fashion-Right Scintillating Styles in New Evening Frocks $16,50 Sizes 14.t0 20 and 36 to 44 Sheer, filmy georgettes—crisp, new taffetas, draping, ma- jestic satins—and distinctive gros de londre fashion these new Frocks into models most lovely. Models which dis- play the new styles—tight bodice and bouffant skirts with tiers. Trimmings which embrace—laces, tulle, metal cloth, flowers and dainty ribbons. Sequin, beaded and rhine- stone-trimmed models are $25. Shades—Perriwinkle, orchid. turquoise, tea rose, flesh, peach, mint, black, maize and white. DOWN STAIRS STORE He'll Spend Hours of Comfort in a Lounging or Bath Robe $3.95 © $1075 les and colors that men. ron Lounging Some with All sizes, An assortment which includes all the s admire. Comfortable Beacon Bath Robes and others with high collars or coat sty braid-bound edges, and all in very handsome coloring medium, small and large. Men’s Ties, 50c and 65c Silk and wools, cut silks and knit Ties, in innumerable colors and patterns. Boxed, if you wish, for gifts. DOWN STAIRS STORE Hose, Gloves and Linen Handkerchiefs Wool-mixed Under Hose, in full length style. Without feet....50c All-wool Under Hose, with or without feet. Sizes 874 to 10..68c Fabric Gloves, in all the fashionable _shades; sizes 5% to 7%...$1 Wool Sports Giloves, in novelty cuff styles. Wanted colors....$1 DOWN STAIRS STORE Women’s Linen Handker= chiefs, with one-six- teenth inch hems, Women’s Pure Linen H and kerchiefs, in boxes for gifts. White and colors, Men’s All-linen Handker= chiefs, initialed, white only. Give the Entire Family Slippers for Christmas (For Women) Women’s Boudoir Slippers, $1 Felt and satin Slippers in numerous styles and assorted colors. Soft padded soles and heels. All sizes. (For Women) Satin Quilted Mules, $1.95 SPECIAL VALUES. In black, copen or peach; braid trimmed; all sizes. covered heels; (For Men) Felt Hilo Slippers, $1.50 Men appreciate the comfort of these soft Hilc slippers. Their soft-padded soles and a fine quality felt make these slippers an irresistible value at $1.50. All sizes. (For Children) Felt Slippers, $1 Bedroom slippers for girls and boys. felt, and in a large variety of styles and colors. DOWN STAIRS STORE Made of good soit quality All sizes. She Never Gets Enough Underwear for Christmas Silk Chemise Glove Silk Vests $2.95 $1.25 Soft Crepe de Chine Chemise, Glove Silk Vests, in peach, in pastel tints. Lace-trim- tea rose, orchid and flesh, med and tailored styles; sizes Sizes 36 to 42. Silk Gowns, 495 DUE Soomers Beautiful styles; sizes 16 and , : 17; all popular shades. Glove Silks, in shades to match vests. Heavy quality; 3 P sizes 5, 6 and Shfopms Sk Veus, 5595 Dainty Glove Silk Vests, Lace trimmed or tailored trimmed with Irish lace. models, in lovcly pastel tints; Shades of flesh, nile and sizes 15, 16. 1 veach. Sizes 16 and 17. DOWN STAIRS STORE -