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THE v. EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1922. lLJitHB. fi ctov t ff mm innw X - - - - - - a a A k a A fttr A l r rT 49 9 wti . wmmwm9m9 IWINIi rLANto AND MACHINE GUNS HUN T MOONSHiNERS i Posses Fail in All Nieht Search for Slayers of Revenue Men. MOUNT STERLING, K, Dec. 12. Posses at dawn to-day had fntled to pture the three alleged moonshiners .who killed Prohibition Agents Robert Duff and Dara Treadway from nm bush Saturday and Sunday In Meni fee County's bootleg war. All night the poises of Federal, late and county authorities searched brush of "Moonshlno Valley." eyeral times machine guns were set a readiness to rout the defenders, but 'not a shot was fired. Members of the man hunting party returning here to-day said they had not given up hope. The hunt will continue. COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 12, Prep arations to - mass 500 Prohibition agents equlppped with bombing planes and machine guns, for an onslaught on the mountain stronghold of "Bob" Ballard's bond of Menifee County moonshiners, are being tnado by Fed eral authorities. Three officers, Elmer Correll, James Weed and W C. Huddlestone, who art back from the scene, said the War Department would be appealed to for two bombing planes and a number of machine guns, saying that only by bombing the entire mountain would it bs possible to drive the moonshiners from the caves and natural barricades afforded In the wild section of the Stat. Belief that moonshiners from other istrlcts wero constantly reinforcing jjT those entrenched In the Slate Creek section was expresseu oy uorreu. a widow nis oxi-v MorrtxEH. CAMDEN, N. J., Dec. 12. His widow was the sole mourner at the funeral to day of Dr. Joel W. Flthlan. who was a physician here for more than thirty years. In compliance with a note writ. ten shortly before his death there were no flowers or services, uunal took tUace st Greenwich, N. J. He stipulated ' I I . -I ..II U Anli. . . WOMAN WHOxWAS HIS HOUSEKEEPER 25 YEARS Iter. Klrl.lrr of ,rrr Cnrtnnn. tlrnttirr of lrintril Inventor of Aolsrleaa T,pewrltrr. The Rev. Benjamin F. Kidder, sixty six. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church nt New Cansan, Conn., and Miss Matilda J. J. Kclley, sixty, his housekeeper for twenly-nvo yonrs, yes terday came to New Tork City and obtained a license to mnrry Dec. 2U Mr. Kidder Is a widower and a brother of the man credited with the Invention of the noiseless typewriter. He has two sons living;, Raymond Kidder ol Brooklyn and Harry Kidder of Strat ford. Conn. His eldest son. Frank, died a month ago. News of the prospective wedding was received yesterday by many of Mr Kidder's church members. Some said It would be a f)ttng reward to Miss Keller, who for a quarter of a century has devoted her energies to the Kidder household. Mrs. Kidder died three years ago. Jir Kidder became 111 recently and his life was despaired of. Many said tlint the devoted ministrations oi miss Kclley aided largely In his recovery. REPORT ASKS DISMISSAL. f.lcense Inspector Charged With Falsification. In a report to the Mayor, made public yesterday. Commissioner of Accounts David Hlrshfleld accuses John H. Ean, an Inspector In the bureau of Licenses, with complicity In the falslflcatlon of a taxlcab chauffeur's license1. The Com missioner accuses John's brother, Tom Egan. of No. 109 West 42d Street, of having committed the falslflcatlon and of having taken a J50 bribe for so doing. John Egan's dismissal has been rec ommended and Commissioner Hh-shfleld has caused -a copy of the record taken upon Inquiry into the case to be sent to District Attorney uanton. KIDNAPPED BY FOUR MEN. .lira. Ilutrliln, Missing 2 Montui Ilnd Jnat lirtnrnnl llonir. Kidnapped on her doorstep as she was returning from nn unexplained absence of two months, during which her family and pollco tried to And her. Mrs. Anna Hutchlns. wenty-elclit, of No. 4!7 Uth Avenue. Irnngton. N. J., was overpow ered by four nun yesterday and carried off In an automobile. Mrs. Ida Sornson saw her daughter crossing; the street vestenlay and went to the door to welcome her. As Mm. Hutchlns climbed the stairs the four mon el7.ed her. In 131.', slip was shot Ave times by her husband, James C. Hutchlns of Montclalr, N. J., and ncail died. He killed himself. SO HE'D FREE HUBBY I Woman Force Allesjed noollrs's llrlrnai- In Unique Way. STltUDENVILLn. Ohio, Dec. 12. Mrs. John Corram of Tlltonvi!le, Ohio, obtained the release of her husband from Jail on a bootlegging charge In a unique manner. On Saturday she ap pealed to Sheriff Edward Lucas for her I husband a release, declaring sno needed his holt In supporting her five children. When Sheriff Lucas refused to free the man Mrs. Uorram left her five children In his care and disappeared. County ofllclnls announced yesterday that Uorram would be released and sent home to care for the five children. Mrs. Uorram has not yet been found. ! give "Her" a ! HOOVER : this Christmas j : : ; It saves her time and : strength it saves you money rugswearlong- I : er and it's easy to buy : only $6.25 down small monthly pay- ments write a check j : today mail the coupon l or phone for name of nearest dealer. For Author Ue d Hootr Service j rhonci! Fitzroy J100-JI01OI0J ; '. The Hoover Suction Sweeper ! Company, 710 Marbrldge ! Bldg., New York City I Please tell me how I can get a I I rug cleaned FREE, with no S obligation. S ; Name '. ; Address j FIFTH AVENUE James McCreery & Go. 34TII STREET PHONOGRAPHS For Christmas Gifts! We have placed on display a number of makes in many different styles, in a wide range of prices in order to facilitate your selection. Sonora Marquette Console A new model designed to meet the requirementsoftheapartment where space has to be considered. Beauti ful cabinet work and a clear, fine tone. 125.00 Liberal Monthly Terms iQ I if 1 MJxaxexoxoxoxoroxc Victrola Console Model A genuine Victrola in a console model. The famous Victrola tc ic and beautiful cabinet work make this a very desirable instrument. 1 60.00 Jf.OO Down, Balance Monthly Sonora Canterbury Console Superior cabinet work and the Sonora tonc-r "Clear as a bell" make :'ns'a very desirable instru nient. coo.oo Liberal Monthly Terms Victrola No. 100 A very popular upi iglit model. Fine cabinet v(ork and good pure tone. It does not require a great deal v space. l o.oo 5.00 Down, Balance Monthly ( nH Fl.t') DOWH m Gimbel Brothers 32ND STREET BRtiADWAY 33RD STREET NEW YORK CITY DOWNSTAIRS Women's Fine SATIN SLIPPERS All Sizes In every new wanted style. The Brocaded Satin One-Strap. Every pair perfect. The Beaded Satin One-Strap, The new tongue Colonials. In With Baby Louis, Full Loui3, black and brown. Cuban and Military Heels. GIMDELS Downstairs IUlrony. 10-Inch Double Faced PHONOGRAPH RECORDS : Sensation G1M BEL'S Downstairs Balcony. 10c 275 Sample Wooden Cribs Bought at a Sacrifice : Sold the Same Way $450 had. We bought all the manufacturer Therefore this low price. Square post, with high drop side. sationally low price. Elastic Cotton Mattresses to Fit: $i.95 GIM11ELS Downstairs. Lower 1 lour Sen- $9150 Velvet 6x9 Seamless Velvet or Axminster Rugs Special low price for a crood servicenblp. run- with i. large line of Persian and Chinese colorings to select from. rugs nave a ciarK nncn tnngo on ends. Small Size Scatter Rugs 2 Yds. Wide Congolcum Floor Splendid For Xmas Gifts r, . , 27x54 Axminster and Velvet fl? A f( Coverings, 3J. yd., 16c. Rugs Jp4.UU 36x70 Axminster and Velvet &n Ff T1,cse arc snSht ml11 seconds in the Rl,Ks ipO.DU printing only; will not affect the wear. Printed Cork Linoleum Art Rugs, Size 6x9 Perfect quality, burlap backs, insuring long wear. Assorted patterns. GIMIirJLS Downstairs, Lower Floor $5.25 A New Shipment! Imported CEREAL SETS Made of splendid quality earthenware. Several at tractive decorations to cIioom; from. Set consists of 6 large Cereal Jars, (i Spice Jars, 1 Oil Bottle, 1 Vin egar Bottle and 1 Sail Uux. One of the puttvrr.n il lustrated GIMIIL'LS Downstairs Iwcr Floor. pecial Christma Warner's Rust Proof And American Lady Corsets In a Wonderful Sale 1.45 IP. "Manujacturtr'i Sam via" o Warner Cartels. Seconds" of Amtrican Lady Conets. Made to Sell For Many Timet This Low Sale Price. Corsets for All Figures Eictllent quality coutlli and tiotflly brood mtetUli. Low and mfdlum butt. A ffw front Urn inndeli In ins lot. eilra 20 to St). GIMBK1. S Donn atairs Ualcony MEN! Leading the Town All-Wool 2-Trouser a Overcoat Incomparable Values ! 18 .75 A value that you will remember for many a day . . be sure to come and save. Overcoats All wool twocdi. cheviots. lifrrlnaMineK. frli-zeii mid nhctliincl will. 11UI1I Imclt. elf linck anrt contrasting bnckM; iiltnrH, ultcr jttfs, box coats nnd ClH'trllells. KIz.m 31 to 41. ' yB KtsSJ Suits All wool tweeds and casximcrcs in the newest models and colors for present wear. All with two pairs of trousers. Sizes 34 to 44. Downstairs Dalcony. Now, this Cold Weather demands All WT 1 ii t? u u i mm POLO COATS For Misses had, two weeks fortunate in re- For Women i we sold all we ago. . . .and we are CeivillC SOIlie llinrn nf flioan ,., fui vaiues. Good looking Polo Coats in all wool coatings in all the newest sport colorings and mixtures. Sizes : Missc' ic to 30. Women's 30 to 4-1. CIMHF.I.S Dowiiblulrs Lower Floor. III- Vm1 'ft KV7 lm ; OWWi. I Nottingham WindowPanels While and Ecru, 45 inches wide $1.75 Wood Silk Table Scarfs 1 Mndo with three IC-inch one Table Scurf, 18 inches JS T 4o "ri ivmvij iiivji Y I VJ I fringed ends 2 yards long; good range of patterns Novelty Net Window Curtains Rpjnndid riipKe of on- $ A Oft -.1 A..'.- ...... P Bt.t terns, ytin. hmr, puir . Opaque WindowShades, Seconds Choice of Green, White, or Ecru color.1. llount.-il on spring rollers with fixtures. Size 36x72 each (ilMHKLS DownttairM, Lower I loor. 47c WE H A V E Sing er Machines 29 ale 0 REDUCED ALL PRICES Lessmg $ Machines All Sold 29 lE3 On Terms o f $ 1 Weekly Sewieg 1, P ROM 2 5 $42 aelimes TO 33 Less in g Cabinets Two Remarkable Specials Machines made by the Singer and Domestic Sewing Machine Co. and priced so low that they com pel immediate action. KIMUELS Downstairs Ualcony. , jo- - 1 I - Brooklyn Long Island and New Jersey Customers Direct to Gimbels via Tubes and Subways It tarsi -ta , 1 . -9 . j ,'yn ; Jo3 ' I r-r . . . "i - 3, 4' 1 1 1 .f : xlLA .