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FOR REFREMENT Quits as Chief of Staff July 1, Granted Leave Until November. Maj. Gen. Peyton C. March, who will be succeeded as chiet of of the Army by Gen. | July 1, will be placed on the retired list ber 1 and has been granted absence to that date. That was authorized by the President on gervice in the Army. necessary under the ficers to retire from a Following his retirement ¢ will go to Europe and writ tary questions of the world war. Mxpresnes Appreciation. annot sever my active connecs e War Departmen ceretary W ng my appreciat ou hav n the p out expres: unfailing consideration corded me personally. i formance of my duties chief of staff, you have given me a Y wish and predict the greatest success for your administration of the affairs of the War Department. Secretary Weekn Repliex. cretary Weeks .. take_this acgon. be aware of your\valu Not only during my s department. but durinz my the S have had an opportunity vour conduct of the im- tion you 1 e, fully the been _pertant 1 appr to mention your the transporta- urope during the tion of treoj war. which was a war council nec s succossor, Gen. to fill th post me of Am: ecrotary Bi matter with Gen. direction that up and afte cussed the ing. It was under troop movements we tnbe virtuall “German off. the battle BENSON MAKES ADDRESS TO GONZAGA GRADUATES Declares Youths Going Out Into World Now Have Wonderful . Chance for Service. Youths going out into the world at the present t have a wonderful op- portunity for to mankinc 1 their count Benson told ege at commenc night in the colle; anding independently for while at the same time having a thétic regard for the rights of others. n urged the graduates study of the relation o the eople. Degre d diplomas were awarded by Archbishop John Bonzano, apostolic delegates to the United Sta He ad- ished the students to keep building their tions which they Rev. Paul T Gonzaga College, ary degree of doct; ferred on Dr. William Raymond J. Mawhinne honorary degree of and William P. Kenealy received the degree of bachelor of science. ~ Diplomas were conferred upon the sident of The honor- following graduates of the high school: Thoma Brine, Henry E. James Al Ferry. Lea Fitzgerald, F. Hilleary. T. Kenne: Preston La quinn, rmot A. Neitzey, George k. O'Dea, Dennis T. Reidy, George Charles Taylor. Jeremiah H. Walsh and Joseph B. Waters. GUESSING MATCH TONIGHT Research ‘University to Open Com- mencement With Novel Feature. Research University will open its commencement festivities with an en- tertainment given the student asso- ciation in homor of the graduates in the lecture hall of the institution to- night at 8 o'clock. One of the fea- tures of the program. which has been arranged by . C. Toothman, will be a series of old-fashioned guessing contests. Commencement exercises will be held in the assembiy nall ot the Woman's City Club next urday night at 8:15 o'clock. Representa- tive Towner of lowa will deliver the principal address. Dr. Roy S. Me- ! Elwee also will speak. SENATOR IN COLLISION. Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jer- sey was owner and driver of an auto- mobile that collided with a taxicab at New Jersey avenue and E streets Thursday night. Mrs. E. G./Sheer, reg- istered at the New Willard, passenger }n et:e{ !uxh:uhb with her husband, suf- fered from shock, and the -lk,rvhllg o Shiook taxicab was . E. Woodson, colored, forty years old, 339 V street, rode his bicycle against the rear end of a motor truck near 7th and S streets and was thrown against a Capital Traction car. He was taken to Freedmen's Hospital and treat- ed for a severe injury to his head. RELEASED FROM CUSTODY. Madison Brooks, colored, recently indicted on a charge of manslaugh- ter in connection with tke death of Edward Brooks, his cousin, has been released from custody. The ‘evidence did not justify a conviction, United States Attorney Laskey decided. Ed- ward Brooks had visited the home of the accused, and not wishing him to remain. it was said, the accused pushed him from the door. The de- ceased fell and sustained injury re- sulting in death Winter clothing is safe from the attack of moths and other insects when sprayed with PREVENTO befcre summer packing. 'PREVENTOL) > MAKES A CLEAN HOME 4— A SEN ARCHLTED R WEEKS SETLES “lupon reasons submitted iat this time. has been able to secure and he intends to sire. to utilize the cxcellent qualitil of hoth these officers to the fullest extent. e as its legal and actual head. nally. it is now clearly under- stood both Gens. Menoher and of Gen. ) ed.” and will personally attend all lady callers. Office hours: 9 to 7t09. . tunity to see these Experts en Hernia. y AR SERVCE ROW, Menoher and Mitchiell Have| Definite Duties, With For- mer in Charge. Through the mediation of Secretary Weeks, friction in the Army airj serviceshas been removed. and Maj. Gen. Charles Menoher. chicf of the service, has withdrawn his request for the relief of Gen. William Mitchell as assistant chief. In announcing that the differences between the two officers had been composed, Secretary Wecks stated the case as follows: ! “The recommendation made Ly Gen. Menoher in this matter was based with the | letter. which, in the opinion of the! Secretary of War, justified his action. The Secretary, however, believing that in the interests of the air service and of the government itself such action would be undesirable and unfortunate a satisfactory adjustment of the dif- ficulties involved. “Gen. Menoher was selected to be the head of the air service because he Was a man of fine fighting record in head. ahd a very capuble ¢ . He is not only the nominal head, but he is the actual head of the air service, and as such is responsible for il policies in that department. o “Gen. Mbchell was selected for duty as assistant to Gen. of his fine fying reco and because he was primarily 2 His persongl knowledge of the flying | Kame was thus put at the disposal of . Menoher in the training of the onnel of the Army Air Service. -is the desire of the Secretary, omplish that d in_his special sphere, but n. Menoher responsible for ‘onduct of the air service he holds the enti hell that the actions of the latter, were the reasons for Gen. Me- ecommendation for the relief itchell. will not be repeat- noher's CONTESTS MOTHER'S WILL. Mrs. Helen Barry Pillsbury, who has filed a caveat e of the will of her arry. She questions ¢ of her parent. At- i . Lambert and R. H. appear for the daughter, UNION | SAVINGS BANK -“OLDEST SAVINGS BANK IN WASHINGTON WELCOMES YOUR ACCOUNT 710 14TH ST. N\.W. RUPTURE, In Washington Re?resenting W. S. Rice, ! Adams, N.Y. Our experts, A. R. Perkins, C. F. Stokes and Miss S. P.‘ Meegan, will be at the National ! Hotel, 6th St. and Pennsylvania | Ave., Washington, D. C., June| 20 and 21. Every ruptured man.} woman and child should takei advantage of this opportynity. | . The Rice Method for Rupturc' is known the world over. You can now sec this Method deth- | onstrated and have a Rice Ap-| pliance fitted to you. Absolute- ly no charge unless you are sat- isfied to keep the Outfit after htxving the * Appliance adjusted and you see. how perfectly and comfortably it holds. No harsh, deep-pressing springs; nothing! to gouge the flesh and make you sore. Can be worn night and day with positive comfort. Soft, rubber-like composition pad, any degree of pressure re- quired. Don’t wear a truss all your life when thousands have re- ported cures-through uding the Rice Method. Why suffer the burden of rupture if there.is a chance to be free from truss- wearing forever? Anyway, it will cost you nothing to come in and see my representative at the National Hotel. Miss Mee- gan has separate apartments 12 AM,, 2 to 5 P.M.; evenings, Don’t miss this great oppor- W S. Rice, Adams, N. Y - 7 "Iflnnfiinar‘h. Open 9:15 AML Chambray Regulatio ne workman- ship. Every detail of material and construc- tion is of a grade to insure durability. The seat and plat- finished green and the sup- port and -standards .form finished Outing Goods Section, Fourth floor. REAL LACES AND EMBROIDERIES MAKE MORE CHARMING THIS Exquisite Handmade Lingerie The sheer white batiste from which all of this lingerie is fashioned is a wonderfully soft material, but a large amount of the charm of this exquisitely styled lingerie is due to the real laces and embroid- eries which so beautifully trim it. GOWNS, ENVELOPE CHEMISE, STEP-IN DRAWERS, STEP-IN COMBINATIONS AND CAMISOLES —there are—the charming simplicity of some lies in the deli- cate insertions and edges of real filet lace and pale pink satin ribbons: others are most claborate with wide or narrow of real baby Irish lace in dainty rosebud patterns, insets of organdy beautifully hand embroidered. real filet laces in lovely designs, and eyelets through which delicate pink satin ribbons are run. Few women could resist the loveliness of this intimate finery, and it is so attractively priced $5 to $25 Bilk Underwear Section, Third floor. Miss Saratoga this, $2.45. Girls' Section, Fourth fioer. Spécial Summer Prices on Reupholstering Furniture This, then, is the ideal time to let us have your order We will send our representative with samples of fabrics which have been generously reduced in price during the past few months. You may select the weave and color you prefer. When your have decided we collect the furniture and take it to our daylight, well equipped shops where the work is expertly done. Let us estimate—that will show you how special the prices are Tpholstery Section, Fifta floor. “This Lawn Swing at $8.75 Could Easily be ‘It is a Swing that has good appearance, good We feel sure you cannot find a better value in Lawn Awnings for “This Swing are $5.75 Children’s Lawn Swings, $8 6 feet high; seat and plat- green; sup- . Porch Swings, $7 Fumed Oak Porch Swings equipped with hooks and chains ready to hang. n Dresses For Girls Exceedingly Good Values ; - $2.45 For summer vacations and warm days spent out of doors girls need plenty of washable dresses —vou will find none smarter or more serviceable than these regulation dresses of excellent quality chambray, in fast, washable colors of blue, orchid, - pink and tan. They are made with good full- pleated skirts, white lacers and tape trimmings. Mothers of girls, who have worn regulation dresses, know their exceptional value, from many _points of view, and will be glad of the opportunit¥ to buy them at such a remarkably low price as " ing apparél for the large woman, are built on the long- New York—WASHINGTON—Paris 90 Madeira Boudoir or Infarts’ Dillowcases $2 each Almost Half the Usual Price Very fine and beautiful pillowcases with Madeira hand embroidery, dome on beautiful Irish linen of an exquisitely sheer texture. Linea Section, Second floor. 24-Hour Service in " Developing and Printing Films You leave your films with us before 4 o'clock and we wilil have them ready for you by, 4 P.M. next ddy. As soon as you have éxposed your films send them to us for developing, printing, mounting or enlarging. Our prices arc very reasonable. For developing the average charge is— 10c Roll of 6 Exposures 20c Roll of 12 Exposures Kodak Section, Fourth fioor. Blankets and Lace Curtains Should Be Cleaned Now' Do not allow the winter’s dust and soil to remain in them and destroy their life and beauty. WE WILL CLEAN THEM AT MODERATE COST. Phone Main 5300—Dyecing and Cleaning Section. BERNARD SHAW AGAIN A new book by Bernard Shaw is an event to be duly noticed. “Back To Methuselah” —is the title. He calls it a METABIOLOGICAL PENTATENCH. he life of man from the Garden of £den way,into the future as far as thought ‘can reach. Science, politics and religion are a part of the framework of the drama, for it is built in dramatic form. ‘Part 1—The Gospel of the Brothers of bas, Present day. tt >_The Thing Happens. A. D. of an Elderly Gentle- an. A D, 3000. ™Part 4_As Far as Thought Can Reach. A. D, 31820 Price $2.25 «THE FOUNDING OF NEW ENGLAND,” by James Truslow Adams, with maps and facsimiles. New England history as a whole is here treated in the light of mod- ern knowledge and methods. New material is- used by a writer of sound scholarship. 482 pages. Price $4.00 WHAT SHALL I THINK OF JAPAN, by George Gleason, contains chapters on Japan Manchuria, Japan in Korea, Japan and China, Japan and America, Signs FUR STORAGE Absolute “safekeeping as- sured of all Furs intrusted to us. Our Modern Dry Air Vaults, on the premises, cannot be surpassed. Every coat, cape, scarf or muff is hung separately on special hangers. d Phone Main 5300— . &n Jagantsc. He. Chris Fur Storage tians?P:::ages. Book Section, Second floor. : Summer Dresses * Attractive New Styles - for the Stout Woman Priced $22.50 to $35 Summer fashions for the women requiring large sizes are shown in a most attractive display of summer dresses. S Models, especially designed by experts in design- lines that slenderize, and use all the favored fabrics. The styles are becomingly characteristic of our modes for the stout woman. ~ 2 g There are: smart checked ginghams, trimmed with colored scalloping and pipings, in brown -or blue with white; daintily barred tissues, with long-lined overskirts and or- gandy collar ‘and cuffs, in black or blue with’ white; pretty figured and dotted voiles in lovely color combinations, to which, dainty vests, collar and cuffs of net, lace trimmed, add charm; and, too, there are fashionable dotted Swisses, with tow broad sashes and tiny ii:]tatinjs of satin, in lavender, blue, brown or black with white dots. - Plain voiles in white or colors are also in the showing. : Sizes from 403 to 5214 /Bpeeial Size Section, Third Toor. S The delicate beauty of summer’s loveliest colorings lingers in Exquisite Garden Hats Characteristic is the black lace veil. which drops in points from either side of the black hair hat, and a single pink velvet rose and a Bunch of tiny pink buds appear on onc side. And then, what could be more delectable than the delicately fetching hat of orchid organdy, with handmade organdy sweet- peas in pastel colors clustered about the crown. A sweeping ostrich feather falls from the brim of a graceful model in new blue braid, faced in rose clouded over with maline. Elower-trimmed hair hats, ieghorns with insets and veils of soft laces or georgette crepe, maline braids drooping under clusters of fruit and flowers, and hats of organdy. all in an exquisite blending of colors, achieve the beautiful and artistic, in the truly sum- mer garden hat. Priced from $12.50 to $28 ‘Millinery Salon, Third floor. TR Lace Trims the Newest Georgette Frocks for Misses Low priced at $29.50 Misses will find any number of occasions this summer for wearing these newest georgette frocks. The charmnig colorings, delightful styles and excellent quality fabric are not too perishable to be practical, and not too practical to be bewitching. ~ Fashioned over-slips of fine silk, these light and fluffy frocks use laces in most interesting ways—some have wide bands of heavy lace on panel overskirts, others fancy lace medallions ; of the various models, there is one with many round lace medallions set in pecoted frillings, with narrow ribbon sash and flower corsage. Apple green, biscuit, watermelon, tea rose and pale gray are but a few of the lovely colors fmmwhidlyon:plychoue. Misses® Section, Fourth floor. Spec'iall)' Priced at $30 THESE ichelieu “Diamond Opera . Pearl Necklaces Offer a value that any one with knowledge of jewelry values can readily appreciate _Beautiful, lustrous, creamy-tinted jridescent graduated beads, made into- a graceful 24-inch necklace, with . - o white gold clasp set with diamond. A most appropriate gift for the June Bride, or from Bride to Bridesmaids, as well as a_ delightful remembrance for graduates. Richelieu Pearls are indestructible, retain their beauty and are easily cleaned . Jewelry Section, First fSoor. . L P P OO