Evening Star Newspaper, June 18, 1923, Page 15

Meikle john’s Battle to Remain At Amherst Stirs College World Special Dispatch to The AMHERST. Mass, June 18.—A| natlon-wide educational controversy | * between the conservative and Ibleral | clements in American institutions of learning will be the big outcome of | the fight here to depose Alexander Meiklejohn as president of Amherst College. Every college trustee and college | head in the country is watching the | Amherst row. Already some of the 8o-called liberals, like President Gar- | fleld of Williams in the adjoining | Berkshires, have sent word to Presi- | dent Meiklejohn to stand firm and of " to assure him that they will back him to the limit All is not praye: with the trus “tudent body irthodox seat of le che western part e discordant f: apart that no matter what action is taken ‘by the trustees it is certain the breach will be but widened. and fasting today v, alumni and d-fashioned, up here in Massachusetts. ctions are o far Long-Standing Opposition. Opposition to President Meiklejohn dates back eleven years ago when he came to Amherst from Brown Uni- versity. Many changes were mude in the d radical departures collego services appealed g . but the d some of not in ac- ord with the new president, made no objection for the time being. They zive him an oppor- te his theory. This up to four or five when dissention actively President Meiklejohn members of the board of trustees and the faculty against him. While President Meiklejohn con- demned the present collegiate athletic xystem and declared that the same money spent in providing gymnasi- ums and athletic fields for the stu- dents should have been spent in en- began, found th termination to have his ow to speak out what he thinks ifism Charge Made. » gravest charge brought against y his opponents is that his ism borders on , and after his ‘quote & member committee, heud of which » 2 of New York. who allege that a few months before the United States en- tered the rld war the committee was making a survey of the colle, of the country on the prepare movement, and that President Meil > them no encoffr- give them both sides presented. med by the same au- befor > committee P Meiklejohn members and in- . ohin not only agement, but 4 hall for a meetin, of the question co It is also thority tha left Amherst stopped one of th Another charge made against Presi- dent Meiklejohn is that when he was remonstrated with for employing pro- tors with radieal true quainted with clare that he lack o become iny disputes with h Coolidge Although Am smallest- colleg some able men prone d in unnecessary associates Graduate. st is one of the . it has graduated who, like Vice aker Gil- to the idea or should the cur- ind Presi- arian ideas them h New York group publishers and divines I the board of trustee have little use fo. man so out- spoken in ideas w h they profess to fear will develop a crop of young men whose sympathies will lean to- ett of the House. that the classics still have, a prominent pl riculum of a sm ibuting to the p: of the country. The majority of the students of the senior s, ‘however, think other- wise. They are for Pres i john and his brand of libera tion eSent unrest (Copsright, i) GET REPORT TOMORROW. Amherst Trustees Committee Hears Views of Both Sides. Mass ident Alexander inderstood to be nsideration The committee has ives of the faculty hus interviewed n. It is expeoted that it will submit it findings ’;L the annual meeting of the trustees to- occupied of its report heard repre: and _studen - of alumni are in sidered likely that v will figure p-oceedings of the alumni meeting mMOTTOW. Yesterday the senior class pagsed u resolution praising Meikle- jolw's poli The commencement in the|Z oxexgises will be held on Wednesday. Fall Short of Ideals. “It s the fate of every man, of «cvery people, to take the teaching of seligion as a goal, but fall far short of reaching it in <, in_ working principles" President Alexander Meiklejohit of Amherst said yester- ALEXANDER MEIKLEJOHYN. y in his b aduatir Answerlng World Chris john said: “I am inclined to answer ves and to say it is, but also, it 1% not, and I think a truer answer can be I think that in the only sense in which such men as We can take a moral creed we do accept the Chris- tian teachings. “I have complained against the world that Jesus was killed by it soon as people thought they knew what He was teaching. And vet the self- same world s kept that teaching in its mind, has talked of Him and of His words for these 2,000 years, has thought of Him more than of any other man whom it has known. What shall you say of a world that slays a man, just as the Greeks slew Socrates and then defines its very mind and spirit in terms of Him?" " OPEN ALL-WATER ROUTE. New York and Duluth Connected by Direct Barge Line. NEW YORK, June stablish- ment of an ali-w direct freight service betweer r ity Duluth by way he grea the New York state bary announced by M. H. Tracy & Co., Inc., ocean shippers: Two steam motor s capacity each, equi erator holds, are nearing completion and will be placed in service soon. They will m v sailings and ‘mm will ta laureate sermon to lass of the college. question: “Is Our " President Meikle- s of 2,600 tons with _refrig- Eyes Ezamived Glassos Fitted Dr. CLAUDE S. SEMONES Eyesight Specialist 498410 McLaokien Blés. 10th end G Sts. N.W. 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OILS, GLASS _Phone Main 1703 1334 New York Ave. — Bathing Suits $2.95 and $5.98 Going Away?—Well, You Surely Want One of the Dashingly Auractive Suits Fit; snugly, yet made so as to give the maximum /of comfovt while in bathing— all wodl, in light and heavy weights\ Navy, black, Hard- ing bluey brown, in solid or pretty color trimmed. V neck and yound can be had, one or two piece models. AlL Sizes and Splendid Models. e PALAIS ROYAL The Shopping Center—11th and G Sts.—Est. 1877—A. Lisner, Pres. Untrimmed Garden $1.98, $2.98, $3.98 As vacation time draws near the demand for these pretty hats increases daily. Our selection of these hats is now at its best, offering a choice of Yetta, Tagal and bird’s nest body hats in a choice selection of styles and colors now in demand. Untrimmed Hair Hats, $3.98 tire underwear needs from this interesting large assort- ment—including : BINATIONS, LONG PETT COATS and CAMISOLES. longcloth, cambric and Mid-Summer Undermuslins Unseasonable weather of the last two months brings these garments to you at $1.98 You may select your en- Of nainsook, shadow batiste, muslin, with very fine Extra Sizes Can be Had at $5.98 $2.95 AN-Wool Sweaters, $1.95 The Sweater \for vaca- tions and utility wear. Of light-weight wool in plain and fancy weaves. Choose from solid colors or' combi- nation’ stripes. Rd_und. square and V necks. Inbuff, white, jade, Harding* blue and navy. Palais Royal—Third [Floor. and Canton Crepe Capes Taken jrom our regular stock and underpriced at $22.50 Always 1 favor. Always fashionable—tand always dignified and refined ldoking. Box-pleated Capes, in tan, gray, navy blue, also cocoa. Correct for after- noon, street und evening wear. Only a limitad number in this collection. Yolu better hurry. Palalw Royal—Third Floor. Kaltex Fiber Arm Rocker for Real Porch and Home Service & Comfort Made' o give a Metire of service— each nocker has a “Hearty of steel” , (As Wlustrated) $12.49 By a “hearjt of steel” we mean that the fiber is tightly wrapped around steel wire, assuring strength amd dependa- bility. Loose cushion, spring seats, aovered with attractively designed cre- tonnes. 0-So-Easy Folding Canvas; Cot Just the thing for camp or outing trips. Mhade extra strong with steel braces. Heavy khaki canvas. At $6.50. 4=ft. Lawn Settee ! Made of hardwood, all-steel frame, put togetiter with heavy bolts. At $5.95. | 0‘k b,o'o MO0 Palais Royal—Fourts Floor. Basement Da Midsummer Underwear following less than regular prices: _ Slight irregulars—immaterial. for 98c, saving you 40 cents. $1.00 Athletic Suits at 69¢c Women's Man-like Suits—flesh color, low neck, sleeveless, knee length. Sizes 36 to 4. Buy two suits and save 62c. Extra Size Union Suits, 50c Comfort and style for women requiring sizes 46 to Low neck, no sleeves, lace knees, Spe- cial at Soc. ¥ Lisle Union Suits at 69¢ Light in weight but wear re- sisting—such as lisle—elastic be- cause ribbed. Low neck, no sleeves, knee length. Sizes 36 to 44, Basement Sto) Of summer knees. for 79c. =] tight knees. re. R R R The Elastic Ribbed ‘Union Suits, expanding and contracting, so easy to adjust, yet fitting so perfectly, prove ideal summer undergarments. Immense purchases for prompt «ash enable the 69c Union Suits at 2 for 98c—Savie40c - Elastic glove fitting ribbed suits, low neck, no sleeves, loose knees. Sizes 40 tor44. Two suits Juveniles’ Union Suits, 50c Grade, 2 for 79c. nainsook —made with low neck, no sleewes, bloomer Sizes 2 to 12 years. 2 suits Store. 25c Vests, 3 for 55¢ ‘Women’s Ribbed Vests, built« style—low neck and sleeveless. Sizes 40 and 42—irregulars. Tuess it Store. 50c Pants, 2 Prs., 85¢ Ribbed—with muslin b: Extra sizes: Tuesday—Basement Store. - These smart hair hats, made on buckram frames with Crepe facings, make ideal mid-season dress hats. and sailor effects in a good range of the most wanted colors. dress hats by a simple trimming of flower wreaths, rosette of Maline, Os- trich band or fancy feather. Included are several styles in drooping brims Make ideal Beautiful Summer Flower Trimmings 39¢, 49¢c and Up to $2.49 Our selection of flowers offers a world of suggestions for retrimming the early hat or trimming the new shape. Every wanted style and color to choose from. Ostrich Bands, Tips and Fancies at 98c and Up to $3.98 Many women prefer Ostrich trimmings; consequently to meet this demand, we offer a choice assortment of bands and fancy feathers in all the season’s most pop- ular colors. Summer Silk Dresses Fashioned to Make You Look and Feel Cool-=Reduced FOR STREET, AFTERNOON AND DINNER—JUNIOR MISSES’, WOMEN'S AND LARGER WOMEN’S SIZES ] Dresses Re; rly at $25.00, $29.75, $35.00 $23.75 Dresses Regularly at $39.75, $45.00, $49.75 $55.00, $59.00, $65.00 $36.75 $49.75 Fashioned of such fabrics as: Georgette Roshanara Lace Novelty Chiffon Fabrics Flat Crepe and others There are only one and two of a kind so you had better be here early Tuesday morning—beauti- fully made. Dresses Regularly at $19.75, $22.50, $25.00 $16.75 Dresses Regularly at | | g i Palais Royal—Third Floer. Individual Fitting Service of H. & W. Brassieres, Bandeaux, Girdles and Corselettes Come in and have this expert corsetiere from New York help you choose the correct model. Appointments may be arranged by phone, too. Remember this special fitting is for one week only. H. & W. make is known universally by women. Express- 1y fashioned of supe- rior materials and beautifully finished. At 50c to $8.50. This week we are also introducing the new H. & W, Bras- siere, Bandeaux, Girdle and Corselette models. Palais Royal—Third Floor. Tuesday, the day to es.peciaI}y demonstrate the Palais Royal Basement Store policy of reliable merchandise, up-to- date styles, lowest=in-the~city prices. For tomorrow Summer dress needs are to be featured—an event that comes aiter due preparation—rightly prolific of results. This page tells you. 3 Superior Silk Mixed Hose at 85¢ You and others can only see the shimmering silk—the hidden Summer Dresses $4.85 and $10 Late arrivals make this Basement Store more than ever headquarters. The season has advanced in the whole- sale markets. It is always ahead of the retail—and so it has been possible to now acquire the maker’s summer stocks at our prices. The Dresses, at $4.85 Last-moment styles—Ilately from New York—of best materials, including Lin- ene, Normandy Voile, Ratine, Dotted Swiss, Monte Carlo Voile and Novelt ‘Tub Fabrics. The making alone of sucg dresses is worth $4.85—and more. The Dresses at $10.00 Of De Luxe Canton Crepes, Silk Shan- t\mgs,E Flat Cre;;;,i ‘lll‘rit:uillfii:1 !fabé rics. Every one originally a high-price model. Misses’, 16 to Zg; women’s, 36 to 46.—Palais Royal—Basement Store. mixture is there to help the wear. First quality—and with seam at white, black, gray and tan. Hose, 2 Prs,, 98¢ ‘Women's— i lars 16?(; Thretd‘Silk s%ose. isle er tops t m—bm only.l—&l:- ment Store. 8% to 10, Worth moqre than Princess Skps, $1.19 Of white sateen. Straightline models, with camisole tops and hemmed skirt. Misses’ and Wom- en’s sizes. Tuesday—Basement Store. | ds and to 50. ‘NIIIIII‘IIll-llll.I,IlIllIIlIIIIIIIIIII.IIII.IIIIII v High spliced heels and lisle garter hems, resisting fricton. All sizes, in Looking worth dollars—costing only 85c.—Basement Store. Chiffon Hose, $1 ‘Women® First ity Chiffon Silk greep, atmosphere and black. Basement Store. Women's Extra Size Summer Nightgowns \ —of Crepe-and Batiue69c5izet 46 10 50 Inclusive Plain tailored—others embroidered, -Basement Store the daintiest trimmings of laces, embroidered medal- lions, novelty stitchings and | handwork. Buy for June Brides! Buy for Vacation wear! Buy for immediate wear! Buy now, for savings are worthwhile. Palais Royal—Third Floor. it Silks Ideal for Summer Wear. Our assortment comprises: White Georgette Crepe, $1.78 to $298 yard. White Crepe de Chine at $1.98 to $349 yard. ‘White Canton and Flat Crepe, $2.98 to $3.69 yard. White Wash Satin at $1.98 to Wivas Dress S ite Dress Satin at $2.98 to $3.98 yard. White Crepe Meteor at $3.69 White Crepe Satin at $3.98 White Crepe Diana at $449 rd. yai ‘White Silk and Wool Crepes at _$3.69 to $4.49 yard. White Novelty Crepes, $4.49 to $4.98 yard. White Sports Satin, plain and fancy, $249 to $2.98 yard. .:'gme Brocade Crepe at $4.49 v White Rayvette at $4.49 yard. White Novelty Fiber Silks, $3.98 yard. s . White Silk and ‘Wool Novel- ties, $449 yard. White Habutai, 98c to $2.49 Palals Royal—Seeond Floor. Boys’ Hot-Weather Clothes at Attractive Prices _ Boys’ Genuine Palm Beach Suits at $7.95. Boys’ Two-pants Genuine Palm Beach Suits at $9.95. Boys® Summer Norfolk Suits, of good quality Beach cloth and best grade Daytona; neat patterns, washable Nor- folk models for boys 7 to 17. Special at $3.95. Little Boys® $1.25 to $1.95 Wash Suits, sizes 7 to 10. Special at 95c and $1.25. Boys® Wash Suits, usual $295 to $495 grades. Sizes 215 to 10. At $2.45 and $2.95. Boys” Khaki Knickers at 95¢ and $1.25. Boys” 'O. D. Khaki Knick- ers, very best made. Sizes 7 to 20. Usual $225 to $2.50 grades. Special at $1.95. Palais Royal—Main Floor. back to simulate fashioned hose. Socks, 2 Prs., 45¢ Ribbed ~ mercerized with _roll cuff tops, in colors; 5 to 9. Irregu- lars—also first quality, —Basement Store. ale ose, in beige, | Ample size—and well made. SPECIAL. Sun-proof Petticoats, $1.00 Of white sateen, finished with scallop or hem. Note the panel— making them sunlprocl. Tuesday specials —. tomorrow— Palais Royak—Basement Store.