Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1927, Page 34

STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2. 1927. . Woodward &Lotfwop Down Stairs Store - Buy Now—Mail Early for Christmas Tt THE EV IR MMBA |Eovrleres Recckes. IRRELL MRS | ¢ IS OVR VT e As Marriage Gifts SRS ot | Waters in Western New York: f State Receding After Caus- ing Heavy Losses. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, December J. W. Work Agency, a r Lusiness in Evanston, t as “the Hellstrom Agen ding gift from the forme! tor to two of his employe: | After 35 vears J. W. Comedy Star, Guest of Lalles, Says Trip Is “With- “out Political Significance.” | cidca io retive. Tavo empa Sl il e b £ ence Quirk Hellstrom. who had of this city. receding after g ———— worked for Mr. Work for 16 years, |¢ ng damage that will run into and Lawrence S. Hellstrom, who | the hundreds of thousands of dollurs, had been connected with the today left more than 300 families ma agency for nine years. were mar. |rooned in their homes. Public utility ried a few days awo. In addition to |facilities were crippled, and railway | his business, he mive the couple |roadbeds and highways were washed his home In Evanston and most of |out or inundated. No lives were lost the furnishings. | Flooded streets held hundreds of Mr. and | residents in the second stories of their . | homes. and no facilities were avail | anle for their removal as the water |flowed over the city. At the crest of the flood the water ran 4 to 5 feet 1 p through portions of the residen The temperature drop t snow began to | By the Associated Press HORNELL, N. Y. December 2.— ERERNEIERNERNEN By the Associated Press < CO CITY, December 2.—Will R traveling today as a guest of | President . e latter's 5] dy in gov- that in Washington "} : | “L am the only who has come | $0 Mexico without v of the following | untentions: One. to write a book on | exic tell Mexican how | to mix | here is plenty of | fthem in my own country; four, to buy | fa ser: Mexican saddle blanket): | " five. to eat ¢ and tortill: 0.000 flood abatement program R LI JACK PICKFORD FACES i o abmement pror e them better ir o | |gave way Wednesday night, letting d the LlQJOR ACCUSATION | the flood ers of the Caniseto River wind | into the cit —— | The operation of all trains east on | dential | Charge of Possession Made After the main line of the Irie Railroad Arturo | 2 | has been abandoned. v, who Actor's Chauffeur Forfeits | The Caniseto Valley has been inun | dated for miles, and fears are felt fo the lives of many people in that sec | tion. A| Hornell is ip the extreme western R o | charge of possession of liquor ey s HdHine Pt “How | lodged against Jack Pickford, motion | - LENGEL IN COUNTY JAIL. | picture actor, by police yesterday aft- | Mellett Slayer Brought Back From « e spend _th inter. Later they will tour New England and Canada and then go to California. where they intend ‘to settle down ga polits forget that their name Vork."” . & Dykes constructed under the city's Cthey v ] 2 Crestwood Hosier Our $ 1 i 3 5 Full Exclusive Make " Fashioned “The Most Acceptable Gift of All”—for one can really never have too many pairs of silk hose, when there are so many lovely shades to choose from, and so many costumes to consider. Of Splendid Quality These lovely. full-fashioned hose, service or chiffon silk to garter hems, with lisle soles or all- silk chiffon, make most Bail as Speeder. acho | By the Associated Press. with | CcOMPTON, Calif., December e days, | Gifts for the Home Luncheon Linens All-linen Crash Tablecloths, 50x30 size, with colored borders. ... $1.28 {that he would him in fiuent S been devouring = to L n Spanish in f potle reauested newspaper men 10 & |er he forfeited $100 bail posted for Mexico as a mayor or diplomat, much the appearance of his chauffeur on a lless as a presidential candidate. ”i*i““;‘fi‘{“,“,;“,:‘.;?“,'.h AR etk fonly purpose, he s , was to amuse cktot s Cl feur were ar- s ionly purpose, he sald, Was 10 AMUSE | . geq for traveling “about 60 miles | Ohio Penitentiary. < an hour” in a 40-mile zone. He de- CANTON. Ohio. D ! 7 ! . H ANTON. . December 2 (). — : clared they were going only 46, and | gormer police’ Chief S A. Tengel, Gifts for Men Bordered in PRESIDENT IS INVITED. [t beows ey o rn oo A granted a new trial by the SAN FRANCISCO, December 2 (#). ymond Benjamin, attorney and blican leader here, revealed yes- terday that he had recently invited President Coolidge to California for his 1928 vacation, and said the invitation “had been ell received.” Benjamin said he had told the President of the good fishing to be had in the high reaches of the Sierras, and declared :the Chief Executive had shown de-|of women who are pledged to make their own clothes. d interest. To Give Any Woman a Wonderful This week-end the en- tire east window of our store is devoted to & showing of mew Fitted Cases for Christmas giving. Ladies’ “Duplex” Case after a film preview in this Los An- geles suburb. chauffeur was dropped when the bail was forfeited. The liquor charge then was entered against the actor as the result of his failure to appear. arresting traffic officer testified that a e liquor was found | county jail until the State Supreme court in_connection with, of Don R. Mellett, Canton’ brought back to Stark ast night from the Ohio Penitentiary at Columbus, where he was serving a life sentence. The speeding charge against the The | “Unless his attorneys obtain his re- lease on bond, Lengel will remain in Court decides whether County Prose- AT cutor Henry Wharter shall be given London now has a club composed | permission to file a petition in error to set aside the appellate court's de cision. Surprise ! . . give her a Becker FITTED CASE for Christmas! WHERE is the woman who wouldn’t be over- g joyed to receive a beautiful fitted case for Christmas? Especially, if it’s presented by the one person whose gift means more than all the others! The man in search of a feminine gift of real distinction will find in our Christmas display of smart fitted cases a gratifying solution to his most important gift problem. Ladies’ Fitted Suit Case of Genuine “Mustang” A lovely suit case, in the new. Mustang leather, with overnight tray case contain- ing all the desirable fittings for traveling, in the shell on amber finish. Lined with heavy silk of fine quality. Popular 22-inch size, in brown or black. Other Styles, $35.00. to $500.00 Ladies’ Overnight Case . An unusually attractive overnight case ot A perfect combination of dressing table, Street Frocks Stress Brighter Colorings $10 desirable gifts, and are shown in the sea- son’s smartest shades. Sizes 81 to 10. DOWN STAIRS STORE New frocks, typical of the street and sports mode, introduce brighter shades and color combinations—in many attractive and be- coming styles, suitable for the younger set and the smart matron, Jersey, Satins and Crepes Jerseys, colorfully embroidered in worsteds, and lovely satins and flat crepes, present the straightline mode in clever one and two piece mod- els, at this,low price. Sizes 14 to 20, and 36 to 44. DOWN STAIRS STORE Gifts for Women Dainty Underwear “The Intimate Gift” $1 to $3.95 Rayon Undies— “Sunbeam” and “Moravian” lin- gerie, excellent qualities of rayon, in all the lovely pastels. Chemi . Bloomers .. Silk Undies— Crepe de Chine—in dainty lace- trimmed and tailored models, in all wanted shades. Step-ins and Gowns, ch and bed Gowns Rayon Sports Bloomers, $1.15 Reinforced, well made garments, in all the smart shades of green, malaga, copen, tan, gray and black. Gift Bandettes 58¢c $1 Laces and brocades in lovely patterns— some plain—some daintily lace trimmed, sizes 30 to 36. Give Novelty Cuff Lambskin Gloves $2.45 ‘Our Own Importation” *— introduces smart new cuffed gloves, in four different stvles. Soft and durable quality of lamb- skin, in newest shades. Gifts Children Will Like For Little Girls 7 to 14 Years Rayon Combinations Handmade Gowns . “Lucette” Frocks Crepe de Chine Slips, Combina- tions and Bloomers $1.95 Crepe de Chine Gowns, Slips and Combinations . $2.95 Giit Story Books ......... 50c, $1 For Tiny Tots “Cinderella” Togs ............ Baby Dresses, 1 to 3 years Warm Mittens . Protective Leggins Fancy Knit Sweaters. . Handmade Infants’ Dresses. .$1.95 Woolen Bonnets .....58¢c to $1.95 Woolen Sacques .. $1 Brushed Wool Sweater Suits, $3.95 Teddy Bears, and other toys. ...$1 Children’s Oxfords, $3.35 Good looking, well made children’s ox- fords, that will give excellent wear. Patent leather or tan calf, with Good- year welt soles and rubber heels. All sizes, 11% to 2. Boys' Shoes, in popular styles, sizes 1 to 6 . $3.95 Ju7nior Misses’ Oxfords, sizes 2% to $4.85 Boys’ Sweaters For Gifts $2.95 Just the thing that is sure to please him most on Christ- mas Morning. Attractive slip-overs, in the fancy patterns and color combinations that boys like. Sizes 26 to 36. DOWN STAIRS STORE Women’s ’ Men’s Broadcloth Shirts, 51 An exceptional value in a full cut, well made shirt of genuine broad- cloth. In white, tan and blue, in collar-attached and neckband styles. Sizes 14 to 17. Men’s Fancy Broadcloth Shirts $2.50 Fancy Broadcloth Shirts, with rayon and fancy stripes. Collar-at- tached, neckband and styles ywith two collars to match. Sizes 14 to 16)5. Men’s Ties, 65c Very Low Priced A splendid assortment from which to select several for Christmas giv- ing. New patterns in cut silk or crepes, in a wide variety of pat- terns. Men’s Scarfs, $1.95 Eagle Crepes in new printed pat- terns and Radiums in new prints or plain shades with contrasting dots. Men’s Leather Slippers, $2.95 “He'll” like either the Opera or Everett Slippers we have at this low price. Turned sole, full leather lined, a very soft and comfortable slipper for hours after work. All sizes 6 to 12. DOWN STAIRS STORE AN . \, ) sl ", W\ N N w7, S ‘1\;":" SN New Felts and Metallics For Every Wear Women’s and Misses Winter Coats Napkins to match, 10c. blue, gold, green, or pink. Imported Luncheon Sets $2.75 Any one would love to receive one of these sets, which consist of a SIx51 tablecloth and six napkins. Both are bordered in blue and gold, blue and lav- ender, or gold and blue. Gift Scarfs, 58c Linen and Linene A good gift, and one that is always sure to be joyfully received. Lace- trimmed scarfs of linen or linene, with medallion insets, at a price that is at- tractively low. Miscellaneous Gifts Mahogany-finish Nut Bowls, complete with 6 picks and nut cracker..... Bread Boards, with knives, colorfully trimmed ..... ... Boudoir Sets, consisting of brush and mirror, neatly boxed, $2.95 Dresser Sets, consisting of powder jar. atomizer and bottled perfume, 95. Metal Cigarette Cases, $125 Attractive Leather Bridge Sets, with two packs of cards, score pad. and pencil, in desir- able colors, $1.50. DOWN STAIRS STORE ] DOWN STAIRS STORE New Scarfs $1.95 to $4.95 Clever squares, triangles and oblongs are offered in colorful fancy silk prints and modernistic atterns—not to speak of the ovely woolen scarfs and shawls in softer tones, some of which are hand knitted and crocheted. All make ideal gifts—and should include emany persons on the Christmas list. DOWN STAIRS STORE Mustang leather in the new square shape. Completely equipped with 8 maize-colored fictings, 2 lotion bottles and 2 cream jars. Lined with finest quality silk. 14-inch Fashionably Fur-trimmed $39.50 Even if the Weather Man appears a bit unreliable, it stands to reason that this unseasonable weather won’t last long— and an early selection from this smart selection will prove most profitable. traveling case and suit case. Contains two compartments, a mirror and eight toilet articles of fine quality. In alligator, lizard and cobra grain leathers. Silk lined throughout; 16-inch size, size—brown or tawny. $32.50 $5()-00 BECKER'S LEATHER GOODS Co. 13141618 F STREET N.W. Telephone Main 4454 $4.65 Felts in chic, new styles for daytime and sports—and many striking metal- lics, for afternoon and dinner wear —are shown in the smart youthful styles and those most suitable to the matron. In all the bright new shades and the soft subdued tones typical of the season’s mode—sponsored by Fashion. For Miss and Matron DOWN STAIRS STORE Slim wrap-around models, and those with suggested flares, are shown in Bfoadcloth, Venise, Dovemere and Estrella. Fur trimmings of fox, wolf and skunk. Sizes 14 to 46. ¥ ! ! ¥ i o i g s i ; ¥ y y ! ; § ¥ g : y g ’ y i g‘é i i y i ¥ y i ; g y i y ; g g : ; g / g g : y ; 5 . DOWN STAIRS STORE 2SS . ; | ; ! 2