Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1924, Page 5

. 'SOCIETY T0 HONOR MEMORY OF R. E. LEE Ceremony at His Statue in Capi- tol Tomorrow, Celebrating Chief- tain's Birth Anniversary. be assisted by the pupils of the King- Smith studlo. - Mrs. Cornella Stone of Texas, the first president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and known as the “mother of the Confederacy,” will be present. The Veterans wiil be represented by Capt. Fred Beall, commandant of Camp 1' 1 United Cenfederate Veterans. All members of the Daughters of the Confederacy and United Confederate Veterans are invited to be present. e POLICEMAN TO SPEAK. Tomorrow the birthday of Robert : F. Lee will be celebrated by the Chil- dren of the Confederacy with a cere- mony ut his statue in the Capitol Alout one hundred of the children under Mrs. Maud Howell Smith, di- rector of the children's organization, preceded by the American and Con- federate flags, will march through the Capltgl to the foot of the statue and there ‘place a wreath. Following the singing of “Dixie" there will be an address by Senator Park Trammell of Forida. “My Country, 'Tis of Thee” will conclude the program. The children in their singing will ‘Will Address Parents, Teachers and Students of Randall High. Milton D. Smith, motor cycle po- {liceman of No. 4 precinct and presi- dent of the Policemen's Association, will address the teachers, parents and students of the Randall High School (colored) at 1st and I streets southwest, Tuesday at 8 p.m. The school is observing “District night” Music and refreshments will be furnished by the Parent-Teacher Club. e AV]ENUIE at N]IN"JTIHI' Another Thrift-Week Offering! Of all owv ercoatmg, ‘Worumbo is l the finest made in America. | Of all fabrics, Worumbo is the' equal in quality of any cloth made in the world. Of all overcoat makers, these ‘Worumbos are made by one of the most prominent manu- facturers in this country. These Worumbos are of the most sought, most fash- ionable overcoats, and -are offered at a most moderate price during Thrift Week. Made in seven distinct shades and in three models. Satin yoke and sleeves and; fancy plaid backs. Chesterfield model (suitably worn with evening dress), in blues and dark grays. Formerly $75 and $80—now %59 Town and Great Ulsters in seven shades Formerly $85—now %695 The Avenue at Ninth °on_ the’ Second Floor of the P-B Storee — Values Exceptionally Worth While Here are two groups representative of many splendid values to be chosen in The Boys’ Shop during the last few days of our Semi-annual Clearance Sale. In group 1 and 2 each suit has two pairs of knickers. Patterns and colors are differ- ;ent, material good and the taxlormg excel- ent Group 1. Suits, $10.75 Sold for $15 and $16.50 All sizes in this group, but not all sizes in each lot. Group 2. Suits, $16-35 Sold for $20, $22.50 and $25 Boys’ Mackinaws $10.75 Sold for $12.50 and $13.50 All ages Patrick Mackinaws Sold exclusively in Washington by us are also reduced. Sizes for boys 6 to 10, that sold e A TS AV INGINER B R O Ty AN THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, from the time he quit apprenticeship under his father, a soap maker, until he died in 1790, a great American. In speaking of Franklin as a self- EULOGIZES FRANKLIN AS ‘SELF-MADE MAN’| et e o, S5, i s .| noted Americans were nearly all “born with .HVGP“ lpozfll(!; flth:r:r mouths.” ‘ranklin - “snatches e Dr. Thomas E. Green of Sons of thunderbolt? from 'heaven and the 3 Cak scepter from the rant,” he L Revolution Sounds Praises of Br. Green. declased that “Frankiin was the only man who ha X0 “Poor Richard.” his signature to the four great — American documents — the Deolara- tion of Independence, the treaty of alliance with France, the peace treaty with Great Britain and the express rates on foods. becoming effective February 21, “Benjamin Franklin was the first Self-made man, the type of which our country sees so often,” declared Dr. Thomas Edward Green of the Amer- fcan Red Cross and chaplain general of the Sons of the Revolution at a Mmeeting of the District soclety of the organization at the Metro, Club last night. Poilten Dz, Green eulogized Franklin outlined the life of “Poor mch:r:d panies to put them into effect. J. Blanchard of the Department|& resu of the Interior gave an lllustrated lecture on “The Wonders of Zion" the new national park in southwest| Pa! Colorado. Brig. Gen. George Richards, U. 8. M. C., president of the local soclety, presided, and Senator Spencer of Mls- sourl, president general of the or- ganization, welcomed the members. lines in Colorado. Jron\‘é/le AVENUE ¢ NINTH- Thrift Week Special! Men’s Overcoats 27 Still a splendid selection of these overcoats in va- rious models, including staples, English straightline coats, town and great ulsters. Half belts and some with belt all around. not affected by today's order. We bought these coats from a prominent Eastern manufacturer at an absurdly low prlce, far below the actual cost of making. We are passing the advantage of this extraordinary purchase along to you. Ordinarily they would retail at $37.50, $40 and $50. These coats are not from our regular stocks, but are all of the same high standard that P-B exacts in correct tailoring, fabrics and style, and the fabrics are in the wanted colors: Oxfords, grays, browns and the popular heather shades. In all sizes, 33 to 50 Regulars, stouts and shorts A Bedroom Easy to Arrange There is no denying the charm of the colonial bedroom. With its easy arrangement, it suggests rest- fulness and the ruggedness of our early American ancestry.. It is a room easy to decorate as there are so many quaint and amus- ing ideas that can be used to give it a truly colonial atmos- phere. Start with a poster bed. Here at Mayer’s you'll find a large indefinitely postponed and no new date Is assigned for the express com- | The reductions in foodstuffs order- Constitution of the United States. fed up to 11 per cent, and were | C t of the commission’s own in- ' vestigation into the method of mak- ing express rates. The express com- ' nies also wero directed to change | slightly the method of fixing rate but this section of the decision wa: There are still more than 200 stage . D. C. FRID'KY JANUARY 18, 1921 RATE RULING HELD UP. I. C. C. Order Lowering Express| Charges on Foods Postponed. The Interstate Commerce Commis- slon today temporarily held up its re- cent decision ordering a reduction 1 Instead of “Puritan” Pumps New Spring Shades Gray "Alred-le" and size, Specially Women’s High Shoes —A complete line in black and brown kid and tan calf — low, military and walking heels. Priced at $5.00 to $10.00. A special number at $650. Also Grover’s “Soft Shoes for Tender Feet,” high and low, at $5.00 to $10.00. Hosiery Sale For Women At this price we hae selecned e 99€ continued lines which sold * for $1.50 to $3.00. Nation- ally known es and popular shades — other wonderful hose to select from. Nice, Warm, Fascinating “Comfy” ' Spring colors of “Jack Rab- | bit” i Calf and Suede—and Both made f;:.e:m ight quality -weight qu with hand- lome nnd refined nickel buckles, every width 360 Children’s Shoes —both high and low. The Family Shoe Store has a competent sales force to properly fit the children’s feet and a lifetime repu- tation for good Shoes. Oxfords for Women Specially Priced For sport, 36.50 street or “real” comfort wear. Reasonably priced and an unusually large selection give the “Family Shoe Store” pref- erence. Styles in black kid, brown kid, calf leath- ers and patents. Military, low and college heels. Every New Style. | Featuring ‘‘Specials” der the new order the reductions are . In Ever-y Department At the Family Shoe Store Special Sale! Discontinued Lines Right out of our regular stock we have selected several hun- dred pairs of women's pumps and oxfords, in every leather and style imaginable. A complete run of sizes and widths in the entire lot. Former s 3 :g Prices, $5 to $8 . .. The New Novelty De- partment for Women No more desirable or creative styles to be seen anywhere else. Every conceivable “new thing” in suede, kid leather, pat- ents, satins, etc.— giving you the advantage of every size and width. Priced $5.00 to $10.00. Men’s Shoes at Five and Six Dollars They’re specials at these prices, and they’re good enough to give guaranteed service with every pair. Our new men’s section of - fers “the best to be had” in snappy young men’s or conservative styles. House Slippers for Women FAMILY SHOE STORE 310-12 Seventh Street N.W. Qe Fifiy Joseph Strasburger Co,, Inc. Vears’ Satisfactory Service e G O Novelty Crepe Gowps, with neat colored plaids or small sigures; as- mr(td colors Worth $20 to $22.50 a success. $17, and it’s up to you, Mr. want to pay. Sizes 32 to 44, $18 and $21. at our expense. Sizes 32 to 44. Pre-Inventory Clearance Men’s $5 and $6 High or Low, All-Lenther 1316 to 1326 7th St. N.W. A Sale of Interest to Every Thrifty Man 300 Men’s Warm Overcoats $13 and $17 Worth $25 and $30 Values that have proven to be the most sensa- tional in Washington is the reason for this sale being Tan, oxford, brown, gray, well as checks and plaids, are being sold at $13 and olive, etc., as Man, to share in these savings and get the coat you want at the price you N ol c izes. 300 Men’s Fine Suits '15-18-21 A more complete array of colors, styles, fabrics and patterns would be difficult to find. Think of getting your choice of cassi- meres, worsteds, tweeds, cheviots, etc., in conservative styles, single and double breasted coats and Norfolks and sports models at $15, Well, that’s our story, and it’s up to you to profit | CLOSING OUT ALL WINTER COATS At Tremendous Reductions $12.95 Sport - fashioned coats, ‘B« All-wool, full-lined coats, side tie or belted all around; stripes, plaids and plain colors; sizes up to 42. assortment of good - looking “four-posters.” And there’s a beautiful one in brown mahog- any for only $34.75. We'll be delighted to show you. for $15, now $]2.50 Sizes for boys 12 to 18, that sold for $18 now $14.85 Barber Bill Shop. Children on hobby horses, bobbing reduced to 35¢ Official headquarters for Boy Scout Equitynent. fifiNA Qs Choice of Men's $5.00 .00 Good- $16.95 Velour COATS, Beaverette fur collar coats, of all-wool 'velour, full lined, side tie or hclted pockets and conve e collars. All siz $25 & $30 Fine, COATS, High luster Bolivias, with moufflon or Manchurian wolf collars, in black or brown, full lined, all sizes. 20 Extra Size Coats, $12.75 n metal and "'u:'e" and_ blucher LIFE TIME FURNITURE IS MORE THAN A NAME @ CO. Bctwe‘w.D.&E A Seventh é"tmt Mayer et THEATARMNRAR MRS 2 _ Avother big sale of Roys' Tan_snd Black Lace Bhoes leather; wonderful qualities. ' Boys' sizes 11 02 and 2% _to 6; children’s sizes 8% to 11 and 11% to 2. Tl BT TIONALLY KNO